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Gilles Meloche Shines Offensively In 1975 Seals–Rangers Tie

Golden Seals goalie Gilles Meloche was known for facing heavy shot totals, but on January 17, 1975, he made history in a different way: recording two assists in just 4:07 during the third period against the New York Rangers. A rare offensive outburst from the crease helped California earn a 4–4 tie and cemented one of the most unusual goalie stat lines of the era.

We go deeper into this game here: Gilles Meloche 2-Assist Period

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Gilles Meloche Stops 55 of 58 in 1973 vs Rangers

On January 31, 1973, Gilles Meloche made 55 saves on 58 shots against the New York Rangers in a 3-1 loss at Madison Square Garden. Despite playing for the lowly California Golden Seals, Meloche regularly faced massive shot totals, 14 times facing 40 or more in 1972-73 alone. He led the NHL in shots against, saves, and minutes that season, yet never received MVP consideration. One of the NHL’s unsung goaltending warriors of the 1970s.