9 Memorable NHL Opening Night Moments
2011-12
Fresh off of their Stanley Cup Final collapse against the Boston Bruins, the Vancouver Canucks entered the season with high hopes but lots of controversy in net (we all know how that turned out).
Roberto Luongo had the misfortune of facing the offensive juggernaut in Pittsburgh on the first night of the season. Bobby Lu allowed 3 goals on 28 shots and couldn’t make a single save in the shootout as Vancouver went down 4-3.
The Canucks’ starting netminder couldn’t have been too happy when the coaching staff decided to start Cory Schneider in game two despite it being four days later.