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Cooper Black becomes tallest goalie in NHL history in Panthers debut
Florida Panthers goalie Cooper Black made his NHL debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday.
The game was played in Pittsburgh.
Black stands 6 feet 9 inches tall, making him the tallest goalie in NHL history.
He is a rookie, meaning this was his first game in the league.
His debut set a height record for NHL goalies.
No further plans or next steps were reported.
Florida Panthers goaltender Cooper Black made his NHL debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
At six-foot-nine, he became the tallest goalie in NHL history.
The game was played in Pittsburgh.
Black was described as a rookie in the Yahoo Sports headline.
- Who
- Cooper Black, a Florida Panthers goaltender.
- What
- He made his NHL debut and became the tallest goalie in NHL history.
- When
- Thursday, October 22, 2026.
- Where
- Pittsburgh, against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Player
- Cooper Black
- Team
- Florida Panthers
- Height
- Six-foot-nine
- Milestone
- Tallest goalie in NHL history
- Debut opponent
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- Date
- October 22, 2026
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