April 13: This Date in NHL Hockey History
THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: April 13
1927: The Ottawa Senators defeat the Boston Bruins 3-1 in Game 4 of the Final at the Ottawa...
February 5: This Day in NHL History
Feb. 5 NHL History
1980: Gordie Howe receives one of the greatest spontaneous ovations ever given in sports when he steps onto the ice for the NHL...
September 3: This Day in NHL History
September 3 NHL History
1966: The NHL begins a new era when 18-year-old defenseman Bobby Orr signs a two-year contract with the Boston Bruins.
The Bruins, who haven't qualified...
October 19: This Day in NHL History
October 19 NHL History
1957: Maurice Richard of the Montreal Canadiens becomes the first 500-goal scorer in the NHL when he gets a first-period power-play goal in...
November 25: This Day in NHL History
November 25 NHL History
1951: Three weeks before his 46th birthday, assistant trainer Moe Roberts of the visiting Chicago Blackhawks replaces injured goaltender Harry Lumley after two periods...
June 10: This Day in NHL History
June 10 NHL History
1971: The Montreal Canadiens use the No. 1 pick in the NHL Draft to select forward Guy Lafleur, who's coming off a...
January 13: This Day in NHL History
Jan. 13 NHL History
1926: Babe Ruth drops the puck for a ceremonial face-off at Madison Square Garden prior to a game between the Montreal Canadiens...
September 29: This Day in NHL History
September 29 NHL History
1963: Dave Andreychuk, one of seven members of the Hockey Hall of Fame's Class of 2017, is born in Hamilton, Ontario. Andreychuk...
