In the Penguins' 5-2 win in Buffalo, Nedeljkovic became the first goalie in NHL history to notch a goal and an assist in a single game.
Former Red Wing Alex Nedeljkovic, now with Pittsburgh, became the first goalie in NHL history to score a goal and get an assist in the same game.
Alex Nedeljkovic became the first goalie in NHL history to have a goal and an assist, and made 40 saves as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2.
Nedeljkovic recorded an assist on Cody Glass's second-period goal which made the game 3-1 at the time. Moreover, he capped off the win with a goalie goal, scoring on an empty net to cement a 5-2 victory. The Penguins goalie skated to the bench and leaped into the arms of his teammates in celebration after the goal.
BUFFALO -- Alex Nedeljkovic had a goal and an assist and made 40 saves for the Pittsburgh Penguins in a 5-2 win against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on Friday.
Alex Nedeljkovic may not have gotten a Gordie Howe hat trick on Friday in Buffalo, just missing the fight portion. But his unique accomplishment that night should perhaps be named after him moving forward.
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic scored the 19th goalie goal in NHL history. But there's more to it.
Nedeljkovic scored when he sent the puck from behind the net down the ice and into an empty net with 2:42 left in the third.
Nedeljkovic became the first goalie in NHL history to have a goal and an assist in a game during the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 5-2 win against the Buffalo Sabres.
Penguins goalie Alex Nedeljkovic became the first goalie in NHL history to score a goal and record an assist in a single game in Friday’s 5-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres. The first goalie in NHL history to score a goal and record an assist in a game. Alex Nedeljkovic. 🐧 pic.twitter.com/PqLEL1IVld
An epic reaction from Sidney Crosby, a goalie goal and even a piece of hockey history. Needless to say it was a big night and an even bigger moment for Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic who was no doubt the big star of the night on Friday night.