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Dave McLelland's 1972-1973 season

Wins
1
NHL#42
Save pct
.857
NHL#42
GAA
5.00
NHL#43
Shutouts
0
NHL#30
Games
2
2%
2% of 78

Goaltender Dave McLelland was 19 years old when the 1972-1973 season began, his 1st in the NHL, and played it for Vancouver Canucks. He played 2 games and won 1 of them, at .857. Vancouver Canucks did not reach the playoffs.

Below: the whole season, game by game.

1972-1973
  1. A late start

    Dave McLelland's season starts in game 75 of 78

    Vancouver Canucks have played 74 games74 of 78 without him
    NHL debut

    Dave McLelland makes his NHL debut

    TORToronto Maple Leafs4–7VANVancouver Canucks

    Dave was 20 years old · Pacific Coliseum, Canada

    First NHL win
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    • The game
      TOR4–7VAN
      W
      game 75/78
      His night
      .867SV%
      26SV30SA4GA60:00TOIW
      .867
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    Milestone

    Dave McLelland records his first NHL win

    in the game against Toronto Maple Leafs · March 25

    • The game
      VAN3–6LAK
      L
      game 78/781
      His night
      .850SV%
      34SV40SA6GA60:00TOIL
      .850
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    The season in numbers

    Dave McLelland closes the 1972-1973 season with 1 wins

    VANVancouver Canucks
    Vancouver Canucks did not reach the playoffs
    Wins
    1
    Games
    2of 78
    3%
    Shutouts
    0
    SV%
    .857
    GAA
    5.00
    Starts
    2
    Events
    1
    career best in wins
    1
    First NHL win