You could say Richard Bachman is an opportunist.
In the second game of a back-to-back, the Vancouver Canucks turned to the 29-year-old on Sunday in Anaheim, and he stepped up in a big way, turning aside 43-of-44 Ducks shots to preserve the victory.
A 43-save performance is a feat for any netminder, but considering this was Bachman's first NHL start since Oct. 30, 2015, you have to tip your cap.
"I was making good reads and it felt good to shut the door late. The team was great in front of me; this was a total team win." - @Bacher31
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) March 6, 2017
Since the 2015-16 season, Bachman's started 61 games for Vancouver's affiliate, the Utica Comets, but Sunday marked just his second-ever start with the big club.
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