David Gust’s journey to first Blackhawks goal follows movie-like script

David Gust (right) scored his first NHL goal Saturday off an assist from Colin Blackwell (left). (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Less than a year ago, career minor-leaguer David Gust considered quitting hockey and moving into the next stage of his life.

On Saturday, the 29-year-old forward scored his first NHL goal on his first shot of his first shift of his first game. And he did it with his hometown team, having grown up a Blackhawks fan in suburban Orland Park.