On November 28, 1970 at Maple Leaf Gardens against the Detroit Red Wings, in his 20th NHL game, Darryl Sittler finally scored his first goal. He would go on to score 483 more regular season goals over his NHL career.
At 1:41 of the third period, Sittler put one past Detroit goalie Don McLeod with help from Mike Walton and Jim McKenny. Later in the period, he assisted on a Ron Ellis goal for a two point game. Toronto came out victorious with a 9-4 win.
This sparked a three game goal-scoring streak for Darryl. The following night at Boston Garden, he put one past Ed Johnston in a 4-2 loss. On December 2, he had his third career goal at 6:36 of the first. It held as the game winner in a 7-0 shutout win. Jacques Plante made 35 saves for the blank while Dave Keon led the way with a hat trick.
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NHL Hockey Trivia: Darryl Sittler
1. Darryl Sittler is best known for recording a historic 10-point game in 1976. Which team was it against?
2. Sittler was originally drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in which year?
3. During his 10-point night, Sittler scored six goals and added how many assists?
4. After leaving Toronto, Sittler later played for which two other NHL teams?
5. Darryl Sittler was named captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1975. Who was the head coach at the time?