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    Kristy Flannery
    Kristy Flannery
    Nov 6, 2023, 02:47

    Vanecek stopped 32 of 34 shots against Chicago to secure a 4-2 victory.

    Vanecek stopped 32 of 34 shots against Chicago to secure a 4-2 victory.

    Oct 24, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; New Jersey Devils goalie Vitek Vanecek (41) looks on against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports - GOTTA SEE IT: Devils’ Vitek Vanecek Makes Unbelievable Stop Against Blackhawks

    For those who have already begun compiling "save of the year" candidates, New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek would like to add a submission. 

    On Nov. 5, Vanecek led his team onto the ice at the United Center to face the Chicago Blackhawks. It marked the 27-year-old's seventh start of the 2023-24 season and third career start versus the Original Six club. 

    With 1:15 left in the opening frame, it looked like Blackhawks' forward Tyler Johnson had a sure goal, that is, until Vanecek made an unbelievable diving desperation save.  

    [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuHMZZIiKAc[/embed]

    New Jersey earned a 4-2 victory over Chicago, improving their record to 7-3-1.