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Michael Zanier's 1984-1985 season

Wins
1
NHL#51
Save pct
.880
NHL#22
GAA
3.89
NHL#38
Shutouts
0
NHL#29
Games
3
3%
3% of 80

Goaltender Michael Zanier was 22 years old when the 1984-1985 season began, his 1st in the NHL, and played it for Edmonton Oilers. He played 3 games and won 1 of them, at .880.

Below: the whole season, game by game.

1984-1985Playoffs
  1. A late start

    Michael Zanier's season starts in game 66 of 80

    Edmonton Oilers have played 65 games65 of 80 without him
    NHL debut

    Michael Zanier makes his NHL debut in 5–⁠3 win against Calgary Flames

    EDMEdmonton Oilers5–3CGYCalgary Flames

    Michael was 22 years old · Olympic Saddledome, Canada

    His first NHL game
    35
    Saves
    3
    Goals against
    .921
    SV%
    W
    Decision
    60:00
    TOI
    First NHL win

    Swedes on the ice: Willy Lindström, Håkan Loob and Kent Nilsson.

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    • The game
      EDM5–3CGY
      W
      game 66/803
      His night
      .921SV%
      35SV38SA3GA60:00TOIW
      .921
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    Milestone

    Michael Zanier records his first NHL win

    in the game against Calgary Flames · March 5

    • The game
      NYR3–3EDM
      game 67/804
      His night
      .880SV%
      22SV25SA3GA65:00TOI
      .880
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    • The game
      EDM3–6VAN
      L
      game 68/803
      His night
      .838SV%
      31SV37SA6GA60:00TOIL
      .838
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    The season in numbers

    Michael Zanier closes the 1984-1985 season with 1 wins

    EDMEdmonton Oilers
    Wins
    1
    Games
    3of 80
    4%
    Shutouts
    0
    SV%
    .880
    GAA
    3.89
    Starts
    3
    Events
    1
    career best in wins
    1
    First NHL win
    1 month later
    Playoffs

    Edmonton Oilers are in the playoffs

    First round

    Edmonton Oilers meet Los Angeles Kings

    EDMvsLAK
    Swedes on Edmonton Oilers
    Swedes on Los Angeles Kings
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    3 days later
    First round

    Edmonton Oilers knock Los Angeles Kings out 3–0

    EDM3–0LAK
    Advance
    He did not play in this round
    5 days later
    Second round

    Edmonton Oilers meet Winnipeg Jets

    EDMvsWIN
    Swedes on Edmonton Oilers
    Swedes on Winnipeg Jets
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    7 days later
    Second round

    Edmonton Oilers knock Winnipeg Jets out 4–0

    EDM4–0WIN
    Advance
    He did not play in this round
    9 days later
    Conference final

    Edmonton Oilers meet Chicago Blackhawks

    EDMvsCHI
    Swedes on Edmonton Oilers
    Swedes on Chicago Blackhawks
    No Swedes
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    12 days later
    Conference final

    Edmonton Oilers knock Chicago Blackhawks out 4–2

    EDM4–2CHI
    Advance
    He did not play in this round
    5 days later
    Stanley Cup Final

    Edmonton Oilers play the Stanley Cup Final against Philadelphia Flyers

    EDMvsPHI
    Swedes on Edmonton Oilers
    Swedes on Philadelphia Flyers
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    9 days later
    Stanley Cup Champions

    Edmonton Oilers

    beat Philadelphia Flyers 4–1 in the final

    He did not play in this round