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New York Islanders' goalie Jaroslav Halak (41) lets in a goal from Edmonton Oilers' Anton Lander (51), not pictured, as Ryan Pulock (6) and Matt Hendricks (23) look on during third period NHL hockey action, in Edmonton, Alta., on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. The Oilers won 3-1.
It happens almost every week in the NHL. Somebody, somewhere steps on the ice for their first-ever game in the show.
The moments are always special because, as the hockey cliché goes, you only make your debut once. It’s about family and the people that helped get you there.