Yesterday was a big deal for football, but it was also memorable for hockey fans. It was one year ago that Montreal Canadiens' center Scott Gomez scored his last NHL goal.
Players have had slumps, but none as profound as the one for Gomez, who's last lamp-lighter was the game winner against the New York Rangers. He hasn't been injured or missing games - he's just suckedAs this season has progressed, the lack of scoring has become a phenomenon. A Quebec bar has been offering free drinks when and if Gomez scores. Songs have been popping up on the interweb. And DidGomezScore.com provides the cold, hard numbers.
With almost eight minutes before the anniversary, the clock almost got reset. It was on a power play in the second period the then puck edged past Winnipeg Jets goalie Ondrej Pavelec. Gomez was a presence at the net, and after a lengthy review, the officials awarded the goal to his teammate Tomas Plekanec. Yeah, it's getting onboard the bad karma wagon to join in the mockery, but for a skater making $7.5 million, a full calendar year without scoring a goal is embarrassing. That's no better than me, and I'm not even playing...where's my millions?
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