Nearly 70 years ago, Gump Worsley stopped more shots in a single season than any goalie before or since — a record that feels untouchable today.
Dec 1971; New York, NY, USA; FILE PHOTO; Minnesota Northstars goalie Lorne Gump Worsley (1) in action during a 1971 game against the New York Rangers. Worsley played 21 seasons in the NHL after making his debut in 1952 and played on four Stanley Cup championship teams. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio-Imagn Images | Manny Rubio-Imagn Images
The New York Rangers' franchise has been blessed with legendary goaltending throughout its 100 year history, and in 1955-56 they had a netminder who set a record that may never be broken.