The NHL season was paused on March 12 due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus. During the break in the action, NHL.com writers will each look back at his or her favorite memory of the season so far. Today, staff writer Mike Zeisberger writes about David Ayres' magical journey from emergency backup to NHL goalie for the Carolina Hurricanes against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Feb. 22.
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