Montréal CanadiensBorn in CanadaGoalie
Retired1980–81 to 1991–92
Roland Melanson
- 11
- Seasons
- 291
- Games
- 129
- Wins
- .883
- SV%
- 6
- Shutouts
Roland Melanson played in the NHL 1980–81 to 1991–92, for New York Islanders, Minnesota North Stars, Los Angeles Kings, New Jersey Devils and Montréal Canadiens. Melanson won 129 of 291 NHL games, 6 shutouts and a .883 save percentage. The best season was 1982–83 with 24 wins in 44 games. Career honours include William M. Jennings Trophy.
BirthplaceMoncton
Born1960 (66 years)Height178 cmWeight84 kgCatchesL
Born1960 (66 years)Height178 cmWeight84 kgCatchesLDRAFT 1979: selected No. 59 in round 3 · New York IslandersDEBUT November 5, 1980(45y ago)vsDetroit Red Wings
Roland Melanson's whole career
Stats
Games played
291
Wins
129
SV%
.883
GAA
0.0
Shutouts
6
Season by season
Trophies
NHL teams
MTLMontréal Canadiens
1991–921 season
W
5
SV%
.887
GAA
0.0
GS
8
Shutouts
2
GP
9
NJDNew Jersey Devils
1990–911 season
W
0
SV%
.714
GAA
0.0
GS
0
Shutouts
0
GP
1
LAKLos Angeles Kings
1985–86 to 1988–894 seasons
W
40
SV%
.869
GAA
0.0
GS
110
Shutouts
3
GP
119
MNSMinnesota North Stars
1984–85 to 1985–862 seasons
W
7
SV%
.866
GAA
0.0
GS
24
Shutouts
0
GP
26
NYINew York Islanders
1980–81 to 1984–855 seasons
W
77
SV%
.900
GAA
0.0
GS
129
Shutouts
1
GP
136
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