Canadiens set NHL record by scoring 2 goals in 2 seconds
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The Montreal Canadiens set an NHL record for the fastest two goals scored by one team Thursday night against the Washington Capitals, according to NHL Public Relations.
Max Domi notched the go-ahead goal off the rush with 22 seconds left in the game.
MAX DOMI TRICKLES ONE HOME! HABS LEAD LATE!#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/8BeRrTLn4w
— NHL Daily 365 (@NHLDaily365) November 2, 2018
Trailing with little time left, the Caps pulled their goalie. Immediately off the ensuing faceoff, Joel Armia scored to put the Habs into the record books.
JOEL ARMIA SCORES AN EMPTY NETTER TO SET A RECORD WITH TWO GOALS IN TWO SECONDS FOR THE HABS!#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/jWwAPYDt13
— NHL Daily 365 (@NHLDaily365) November 2, 2018
The Canadiens moved to 7-3-2 with their victory, good for third place in the Atlantic Division.