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Archives: Vancouver Canucks set new NHL record

This day in Vancouver history: Feb. 25, 1971

In an away game versus the Boston Bruins, 22-year-old Vancouver Canucks goalie Dunc Wilson was lit up three times within 20 seconds to set a still-standing NHL record for the fastest three goals by one team. Left winger John Bucyk, centre Ed Westfall and defenseman Ted Green each scored during the third period of an 8-3 win over the Canucks, who were playing their first year in the league and finished the season one point out of last place in the East Division.

Wilson, one of three Canucks goalies that season, posted a dismal 3–25–2 record in 35 appearances.

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