Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie scored an historic goal in the game against the Vegas Golden Knights last night. With that goal, he’s earned 73 in the NHL, all with the Avalanche. That means he’s officially surpassed Sandis Ozolinsh.
Barrie now has the most goals by a defenseman in franchise history. Not just Avs history — franchise history, so going back to 1972.
And the goal almost didn’t get credited to our rover.
The play started with a faceoff win by Carl Soderberg. While the NBCSN announcers were rambling on about Connor “Whatever” McDavid, Barrie took possession of the puck.