Trevor van Riemsdyk, a 33-year-old defenseman, broke his lengthy goal drought of 145 games by scoring against the San Jose Sharks. This goal was his first since March 9, 2023, and his only seventh in a season that was beset by a lack of scoring. Van Riemsdyk humorously noted that his son had nearly never witnessed him score in his lifetime. Teammate Dylan Strome praised his hard work and dedication throughout the challenging drought, underscoring the significance of this milestone for van Riemsdyk and his family.
"I was shocked when I saw it [was in]," van Riemsdyk said postgame. "But as I was just rounding the net, I saw it behind his foot there, so it was a fortunate bounce, but at this point I'll take anything."
"[Felt] pretty good," van Riemsdyk said. "It's been a long time, but I was joking in the locker room saying my son's almost two and hasn't been alive for a goal yet, so it was nice a week before his birthday to get one."
"Oh, that's the best," Dylan Strome said. "The guy works so hard. Doesn't say much, doesn't complain ever. Just goes out there, does his job, makes flat passes, doesn't take shortcuts."
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