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Wayne Gretzky November 2 NHL History

November 2: This Day in NHL History

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November 2 NHL History 1937: The second benefit All-Star Game in NHL history is held at the Montreal Forum, with the proceeds going to the family...
Pete Babando

April 23: This Date in NHL Hockey History

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THIS DATE IN HISTORY: April 23 1950: In the first Game 7 of the Final to be decided in overtime, Pete Babando scores at 8:31...
Mark Messier October 23 NHL history

October 23: This Day in NHL History

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October 23 NHL History 1966: Rookie defenseman Bobby Orr of the Boston Bruins scores his first NHL goal. Orr's 50-foot slap shot beats Montreal Canadiens goaltender Gump Worsley...
Wayne Gretzky December 10 NHL History

December 10: This Day in NHL History

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Dec. 10 NHL History 1924: The NHL's first game featuring two Montreal-based teams is played, with the first-year Maroons facing the Canadiens. The Canadiens win 5-0 at the...
Paul Coffey

April 2: This Date in NHL Hockey History

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THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: April 2 1927: Lorne Chabot of the New York Rangers becomes the first rookie goaltender in NHL history to earn...
Wayne Gretzky LA Kings January 30 NHL History

January 30: This Day in NHL History

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Jan. 30 NHL History 1926: Alex Connell of the Ottawa Senators becomes the first goaltender in NHL history to have 10 shutouts in one season. He...
Bobby Orr December 14 NHL History

December 14: This Day in NHL History

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Dec. 14 NHL History 1933: Howie Morenz becomes the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer when the 247th of his career moves him ahead of Cy Denneny. The...
Jean Beliveau December 2 NHL History

December 2: This Day in NHL History

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December 2 NHL History 1909: The National Hockey Association, the predecessor of the NHL, is formed in Montreal. Charter members include the Montreal Wanderers, Renfrew Creamery...

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