Special Sub-Topic: Goalies with Goals Authored by: sixzero Sub-topic of: NHL Goalies

Billy Smith of the New York Islanders was the first goalie to shoot the puck into the opposition's net?

f. Smith was the first goalie to be credited with a goal, being the last player on his team to touch it, but the thanks should go to the Colorado Rockies, who actually, accidentally put the puck into their own net.

Ron Hextall of the Flyers scored two goals in his career. Who were the teams he scored against?

The Washington Capitals and Boston Bruins. Hextall was the first goalie to shoot the puck directly into the net. His first was against Boston in 1987, during the regular season. The second came against Washington in the 1989 playoffs.

Who was the first goalie to score a powerplay goal?

Evgeni Nabokov. Evgeni Nabokov of San Jose was the first goalie with a powerplay goal. It came against the Canucks, March 10th of the 2002 season.

What else did Jose Theodore accomplish on the night he scored?

A win and a shutout. Along with his goal, Jose also won the game 3-0 against the Islanders, January 2nd 2001.

Martin Brodeur had two goals to his credit. Which teams were they against?

Montreal and Philadelphia. Brodeur scored against Montreal in the Playoffs in 1997.His second was against the Flyers,being the last player to touch the puck before it went in.

In 1996, the Hartford Whalers were on the receiving end of an open net goal by which goalie?

Chris Osgood. Osgood lit the lamp in a 4-2 victory over The Whale. He shot the puck with a one goal lead.

What Michigan Tech netminder scored a goal on January 21, 1999?

Damian Rhodes. Rhodes also scored a goal in the NHL. On January 2nd 1999, while playing the Devils, he was the last player to touch the puck before an errant Lyle Odelein pass eluded Scott Niedermayer, and hit the back of the net. Martin Brodeur was off the ice for an extra attacker during a delayed penalty.

Jose Theodore scored a goal against the Islanders. What were his feelings that he shared with the press afterwards in a post-game interview?

"it was awesome". After the game Theodore said to the press, "It was aawesome. I clear the puck better with my backhand, and just gave it a high arch. I was trying to clear the zone".

Martin Brodeur has a playoff goal to his credit?

t. Brodeur scored in a 5-2 victory over Montreal on April 17th 1997. Ron Hextall scored a playoff goal as well 8 years earlier against Washington.

If a goalie is standing on his goal line, how many feet must the puck travel to go into the opposing net?

174. From the goaline to blueline is 60 feet. Add that to the total length of the neutral zone, which is 54 feet, and the length of the oppositions zone, which is 60 feet.