
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.