record goal shootout It is November 25 2016 The close-fought game between the Edmonton Oilers and Arizona Coyotes ends in a tie During the shootout Coyotes winger Radim Vrbata takes the puck He backhands it into the net Goal Vrbata just scored his record 43rd career shootout goal 4
A Growing League Since 1967 the NHL has grown from just 6 teams to 31 Most records noted are from after the league’s expansion By the end of the season Vrbata extended this record to 45 goals His National Hockey League NHL record is one of many that have amazed fans over the years Read on to learn about other incredible NHL records 5
record breaking players NHL hockey is a fast-paced sport Players speed across the ice while passing and shooting the puck Star players have some unbelievable skills They are some of the best players to ever lace up their skates In the NHL defensive players do whatever they can to stop the other team from scoring But defender Ray Bourque was also a scoring threat His 410 career goals are the most ever by a defensive player REGULAR SEASON CAREER GOALS DEFENSIVE PLAYER Record 410 goals Record holder Ray Bourque Year record was set 2000 Former record holder Paul Coffey 6
double record holder Ray Bourque also holds the record for most assists by a defender with 1,169 7
