But it was Mike Vernon, in goal, who created the first signature moment of the game. Less than a minute into the game -- his first since he retired -- he made a smart save and helped turn the puck the other way.
Also interesting is that Joel Otto, one of the best two-way centers of his generation, is playing defense in this game.
Also, Martin Gelinas, a former Flame, is playing for Montreal, which has a short bench for this game.
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