By the Letters: “R” for Remarkable Rookies
From Selanne’s 76 goals to Gretzky's playmaking to Barrasso's brilliance in net, discover the NHL debuts so dominant they turned prospects into instant legends.
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NHL Goalie Records—Only three 18-year old goalies have posted an NHL shutout. Tom Barrasso, Marc-André Fleury, Harry Lumley—the NHL Teen Titans of Perfection.
NHL Records: The Quarterbacks of the Crease—The Elite 40-Assist Club
Meet the NHL’s quarterbacks of the crease: Four goalies who didn’t just stop pucks—they helped spark offense and posted 40+ assists during their NHL careers.
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Only 6 goalies have won an NHL game at 18 years old. A closer look at three—John Vanbiesbrouck, Tom Barrasso, Marc-André Fleury—illuminates an elite "Win" club.