In a thrilling display of skill and athleticism, Tristan Jarry of the Pittsburgh Penguins made history on Thursday by becoming the 14th goalie to score a goal in NHL history. The 28-year-old netminder accomplished the feat by shooting the puck into the net, joining the exclusive club of goal-scoring goaltenders.

Using the NHL's cutting-edge Puck and Player Tracking technology, the recent development of NHL EDGE stats allowed for a direct comparison between Jarry's historic goal and the lone goalie goal from last season, scored by Linus Ullmark of the Boston Bruins on Feb. 25.

According to NHL EDGE stats, Jarry's empty-net goal was propelled at an impressive speed of 55.76 mph. As it sailed through the air, it covered a remarkable distance of 148.7 feet and reached a maximum height of 16.4 feet above the ice. By contrast, Ullmark's goalie goal from last season clocked in at 53.24 mph, with an airborne distance of 132.9 feet and a maximum height of 15 feet.

Furthermore, Jarry's memorable goal traveled a total distance of 175 feet, including after the puck bounced. This impressive distance lands him in a tie for the fifth-longest distance on goals scored this season.

It is worth noting that Jarry's goalie goal was not his first taste of scoring success. He previously achieved this rare feat for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton team of the American Hockey League on November 14, 2018. In the past decade, only three other NHL goaltenders have scored goals. Ullmark, who accomplished the feat last season, joined the ranks alongside Pekka Rinne for the Nashville Predators on January 9, 2020, and Mike Smith for the Phoenix Coyotes on October 19, 2013.

Beyond the excitement surrounding his goalie goal, Jarry has been an outstanding performer for the Penguins this season. The 28-year-old leads all NHL goalies with three shutouts and boasts an impressive save percentage of .919, placing him third in the league among the 16 goalies with at least 15 games played. Cam Talbot of the Los Angeles Kings and Thatcher Demko of the Vancouver Canucks narrowly edge out Jarry with save percentages of .928 and .926, respectively.

In addition to his stellar standard stats, Jarry's performance in advanced metrics has been equally impressive. According to NHL EDGE stats, he ranks near the top of the league among goaltenders in terms of high-danger save percentage, boasting a stellar mark of .832, placing him in the 80th percentile. Furthermore, Jarry has achieved a save percentage greater than .900 in an impressive 10 games this season, placing him in the 96th percentile in this category.

Tristan Jarry's goalie goal will be remembered as a standout moment in NHL history. Coupled with his exceptional performance both on the ice and in advanced statistics, the 28-year-old netminder continues to solidify his place among the league's top goaltenders.