Coach Steps In When Goalie Goes Down | New York Rangers News
Published: July 16, 2026
Duration: 1:17
In 1928, the New York Rangers were down 2-0 against the Montreal Maroons, with their star goalie Lorne Chabot injured and no backup available. With no other option, 43-year-old coach Lester Patrick—never having played goalie—donned Chabot’s gear and took the ice. The crowd in Montreal erupted in applause, stunned by the audacious move. Patrick’s oversized gear and sheer guts turned a desperate situation into one of hockey’s most legendary underdog moments.
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