Rangers veteran Johnathan Quick becomes the first U.S born goaltender to reach 400 career victories
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The New York Rangers pull off a huge comeback during Sunday nights game against the Vegas Golden Knights and manage to get veteran goaltender Jonathan Quick his 400th career victory.
As Igor Shesterkin started in the nets for Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday, Jonathan Quick was given the start for tonight's game against the Golden Knights and with a 4-2 victory he officially becomes the first U.S.-born netminder in NHL history to achieve the 400-win milestone.
Along with that, Quick also becomes the 15th goaltender to ever reach 400 career victories.
Jonathan Quick becomes the 15th goaltender, and first American-born netminder, to reach 400 career victories. Of the 15 goaltenders in NHL history who have earned 400 or more career wins, Quick is the fourth to play for the Rangers (Others: Henrik Lundqvist, Terry Sawchuk, and Jacques Plante). #NYR
FINAL: The Rangers come back in the third period to win 4-2 against Vegas. Jonathan Quick was marvelous in net.
That's win No. 400 for Quick, who bested Adin Hill, the goalie he backed up in Vegas's 2023 Cup win.
That's win No. 400 for Quick, who bested Adin Hill, the goalie he backed up in Vegas's 2023 Cup win.
Jonathan Quick has gone 0-1-2 since recording his 399th victory against the Boston Bruins back on January 2nd. Now, he has tallied his 400th career victory against the Vegas Golden Knights, the team he backed up during their 2023 Stanley Cup victory.
Truly an amazing performance by Quick tonight. Following the game he spoke with the media on achieving his 400th victory, here's what he had to say:
"It means I've been lucky enough to play with a lot of great hockey players that value winning and put that above all else"
- Jonathan Quick on his 400th victory
- Jonathan Quick on his 400th victory
Huge congratulations to Jonathan Quick!
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