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What is the fastest goal in NHL history at the start of game?

Question #152432. Asked by GBfan.
Last updated May 07 2026.
Originally posted May 05 2026 1:15 PM.

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The fastest goal at the start of a game (opening faceoff) in NHL history is 5 seconds. The record is shared by four players:

Merlyn Phillips (1926)
Doug Smail (1981)
Bryan Trottier (1984)
Alexander Mogilny (1991)

link https://records.nhl.com/records/skater-records/fastest-goals/fastest-goal-game-start



May 07 2026, 4:36 PM
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