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On a normal day, Dave Ayres is the Zamboni driver for the Toronto Marlies. On Saturday night the 42-year old was credited with his first NHL victory in his first NHL game. Ayres filled in admirably for the Carolina Hurricanes as they beat the Toronto Maple Leafs, 6-3. Ayers entered the game in the second period when backup goalie Petr Mrazek went down with an injury. Mrazek was in the game because starter James Reimer was injured in the first period.

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Ayres gave up two goals on the first three shots he faced, but ended up making eight saves and even got credit for a shot on goal. After the game he was mobbed by his teammates. Teammates he either didn't know or had maybe said hello to at some point in the previous hour.

Three hours ago, David Ayres was sitting in the press box. Now he's got his first @NHL win. What a moment! ? pic.twitter.com/VOTTWnHjIl — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) February 23, 2020