Hurricanes celebrate anniversary of David Ayres game

One year ago, a legend was born.

On February 22, 2020, David Ayres walked in off the street and into the crease to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Ayres was the Emergency Backup Goalie that night in Toronto and stopped eight of 10 shots to help the Hurricanes to a 6-3 victory.

On Monday, leading up to their game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the team
honored Ayres' moment
in history on the broadcast and on social media.

They even celebrated with some customized downloadable Ayres wallpaper.

Ayres, who lives in Toronto, could not attend the game in Raleigh, obviously. But he still remains an unforgettable part of team history.