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Carl Wetzel's 1967-1968 season

Wins
1
NHL#28
Save pct
.869
NHL#30
GAA
4.02
NHL#29
Shutouts
0
NHL#24
Games
5
6%
6% of 74

Goaltender Carl Wetzel was 28 years old when the 1967-1968 season began, his 2nd in the NHL, and played it for Minnesota North Stars. He played 5 games and won 1 of them, at .869.

Below: the whole season, game by game.

1967-1968Playoffs
  1. Season opener

    Carl Wetzel plays the 1967-1968 season for Minnesota North Stars

    MNSMinnesota North Stars

    Carl was 29 years old when the 1967-1968 season began. It was his first season with the club. His 2nd NHL season in all.

    A late start

    Carl Wetzel's season starts in game 54 of 74

    Minnesota North Stars have played 53 games53 of 74 without him
    • The game
      MNS3–6PIT
      L
      game 54/74
      His night
      .786SV%in relief
      11SV14SA3GA28:36TOIL
      in relief
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    • Checkpoint

      3/4 into the season

      Game 56 of 74
      0
      wins
      .786
      SV%
      6.3
      GAA
      MNS
      22-24-0W-L-OT54Points
      Playoff spot
      7th in the whole NHL
    • The game
      BOS3–5MNS
      W
      game 57/74
      His night
      .885SV%
      23SV26SA3GA60:00TOIW
      .885
      View the game
    Milestone

    Carl Wetzel records his first NHL win

    in the game against Boston Bruins · February 21

    • The game
      MNS1–3DET
      L
      game 59/74
      His night
      .930SV%
      40SV43SA3GA60:00TOIL
      .930
      View the game
    • The game
      OAK3–3MNS
      game 60/74
      His night
      .903SV%
      28SV31SA3GA60:00TOI
      .903
      View the game
    • The game
      MNS3–6OAK
      L
      game 61/74
      His night
      .739SV%
      17SV23SA6GA60:00TOIL
      .739
      View the game
    The season in numbers

    Carl Wetzel closes the 1967-1968 season with 1 wins

    MNSMinnesota North Stars
    Wins
    1
    Games
    5of 74
    7%
    Shutouts
    0
    SV%
    .869
    GAA
    4.02
    Starts
    4
    Events
    1
    career best in wins
    1
    First NHL win
    1 month and 7 days later
    Playoffs

    Minnesota North Stars are in the playoffs

    Quarterfinal

    Minnesota North Stars meet Los Angeles Kings

    MNSvsLAK
    Swedes on Minnesota North Stars
    No Swedes
    Swedes on Los Angeles Kings
    No Swedes
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    14 days later
    Quarterfinal

    Minnesota North Stars knock Los Angeles Kings out 4–3

    MNS4–3LAK
    Advance
    He did not play in this round
    3 days later
    Semifinal

    Minnesota North Stars meet St. Louis Blues

    MNSvsSTL
    Swedes on Minnesota North Stars
    No Swedes
    Swedes on St. Louis Blues
    No Swedes
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    12 days later
    Semifinal

    St. Louis Blues knock Minnesota North Stars out 4–3

    MNS3–4STL
    Eliminated
    He did not play in this round
    The run in numbers

    Carl Wetzel ends the 1967-1968 playoffs with 0 wins

    MNSMinnesota North Stars
    Wins
    0
    Games
    0
    Shutouts
    0
    SV%
    —
    GAA
    —
    Starts
    0
    LAK4–3→STL3–4