After injuries to their top two goalies, third-string Ottawa Senators’ goalie (and possible long-lost distant cousin?) Andrew Hammond was an emergency call-up for the Sens a month ago.
In that short time, Hammond has set his team on fire while tying a record for goalies at the start of their career that stretches back to 1938. In each of his first 12 games, he’s let in two goals or less, a phenomenal accomplishment, even in the lower scoring current NHL era.
His biggest challenge will be the Sens’ next game against the Boston Bruins tomorrow. Hammond’s great run has helped the Sens close the gap with Boston to four points for the last wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. If he wins tomorrow, the Sens close the gap that much more and, as a bonus, Hammond takes the record all for himself!
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