BUFFALO — Another Pittsburgh Penguin has made history this season.
Penguins goalie Alex Nedeljkovic became the first goalie in NHL history to score a goal and record an assist in a single game in Friday’s 5-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres.
The first goalie in NHL history to score a goal and record an assist in a game.
— NHL (@NHL) January 18, 2025
Alex Nedeljkovic. 🐧 pic.twitter.com/PqLEL1IVld
The goalie scored on the empty net at the end of the third period. He recorded an assist on Cody Glass’s power play goal in the second period.
GOALIE GOAL! GOALIE GOAL! GOALIE GOAL! 🚨 pic.twitter.com/SCwSAcVZg2
— NHL (@NHL) January 18, 2025
Nedeljkovic entered the 2024-2025 season as the only goaltender in AHL history to score two career goals, with the second coming last season with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
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