Hockey Hall of Famer Patrick Roy set the record for most games played by a goalie in October 2002. Who's passed him since?
Here's today's NHL Nugget – this Weekend's Way Back When looks at the historic achievement of then-Colorado Avalanche goaltender Patrick Roy.
When the puck dropped on Oct. 24, 2002, between the Avalanche and Phoenix Coyotes, Roy began playing a record-setting 972nd game in net. But three other netminders have passed him since.
Watch today's NHL Nugget to learn more about Patrick Roy's games played record in 2002.
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