Two other players have matched Doug
Smail’s five-second score. Bryan Trottier
did it in 1984, and Alexander Mogilny
matched the record in 1991.
Hockey is a speedy, action-packed game. Players try to
get the puck down the ice as quickly as possible, often
creating exciting experiences for fans. Some plays make
the record books!
Scoring is not easy in the NHL. But on December 20,
1981, Winnipeg Jets player Doug Smail made it look
simple! He scored a goal in the first five seconds of the
game against the St. Louis Blues.
Sharing the Record
Bryan Trottier
Alexander Mogilny
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