Before The Trade: Avalanche vs Canadiens 1995

Nov. 25, 1995 - Patrick Roy & the Canadiens face Jocelyn Thibault & the Colorado Avalanche 11 days before both goaltenders switched teams in a blockbuster trade. Andrei Kovalenko (also involved in the trade) had a goal and an assist for the Avalanche. With this game ending in a 2-2 tie, the Habs’ record stood at 12-3-1 under new head coach Mario Tremblay. All hell broke loose exactly one week later when Roy let in 9 goals against the Red Wings and promptly demanded to be traded. He was dealt to Colorado