A Blackhawks Record: Landon Slaggert Scores 7 Seconds into a Game Against Florida
A Lightning-Fast Goal
Just seven seconds into a game against the Florida Panthers, Landon Slaggert etched his name into the history books by scoring the fastest goal to start a game for the Chicago Blackhawks.
A New Record
The previous Blackhawks record was set by Brent Sutter, who scored eight seconds into a game against Vancouver on February 5, 1995. Slaggert’s goal not only broke the team record but also the fastest goal to start a game in the NHL this season, edging out a goal by St. Louis’ Robert Thomas against New Jersey on November 27.
The Goal
Ryan Donato won the opening faceoff, then played the puck into the Florida zone. Slaggert, getting his second goal in just his third game of the season, skated past two Panthers defenders, collected the puck, and beat Florida goalie Sergei Bobrovsky with a backhander.
A Piece of History
There have been only seven regular-season goals scored more quickly than Slaggert’s marker on Saturday in NHL history. The most recent of those was a goal six seconds into a game by Vancouver’s Alexandre Burrows in what became a 5-2 loss to Detroit on March 16, 2013. Slaggert’s goal is the eighth scored at the :07 mark of the first period, according to the NHL.
Reaction from the Players
Slaggert said, “That’s pretty wild.” “I was just focused on getting some pressure on their defensemen. The puck kind of just squirted to an area and I saw that I could get on it first and, you know, just caught a break. Ended up working out.” Florida’s Carter Verhaeghe said, “It’s never a good feeling. But we kind of just reset from there and played it like a normal game.”
The Rest of the Game
Unfortunately for the Blackhawks, Slaggert’s historic goal was the only highlight of the day, as Florida went on to win the game 5-1.
Conclusion
Landon Slaggert’s record-breaking goal will be remembered for a long time, and it’s a testament to his speed and agility on the ice. The Blackhawks will look to build on this momentum as they continue their season.
FAQs
Q: What was the previous Blackhawks record for the fastest goal to start a game?
A: The previous record was set by Brent Sutter, who scored eight seconds into a game against Vancouver on February 5, 1995.
Q: How does Slaggert’s goal compare to the fastest goal in NHL history?
A: Slaggert’s goal is the eighth fastest goal to start a game in NHL history, and the fastest goal to start a game in the NHL this season.
Q: What was the score of the game after Slaggert’s goal?
A: The game was tied 1-0 in favor of the Blackhawks after Slaggert’s goal.
