We had not just a rare win against our long-time rivals, but we actually won 8-0. Usually if we are fortunate enough to win against these guys (with me in the net, anyway), it is by one point in a shootout or two with an empty net. But the usual game has them scoring a lot early and then sitting back for the rest of the game.
Their goalie is the best in the division and played well; he wasn’t their weak point. My shutout was the kind where it was the team that earned it; I didn’t have to stop a lot of shots. My defense covered me when I lost the puck, which was more than once.
So, this was the rarest of wins, and I have no doubt they’ll be back to their usual shenanigans in the next game.