July 23 in NHL History
On July 23, 2015, Lou Lamoriello, who led the New Jersey Devils to three Stanley Cup victories, took on a new challenge by becoming...
March 17: This Day in NHL History
THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: March 17
1938: The Montreal Canadiens defeat the Montreal Maroons 6-3 at the Forum in the final game between the...
December 28: This Day in NHL History
Dec. 28 NHL History
1918: Georges Vezina becomes the first NHL goalie with an assist when teammate Newsy Lalonde picks up the puck after a Vezina save,...
January 6: This Day in NHL History
Jan. 6 NHL History
1980: The Philadelphia Flyers score twice in the third period to defeat the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 at Memorial Auditorium, extending their NHL-record undefeated...
March 3 This day in NHL Hockey History
1875 - The earliest recorded ice hockey game was played, with McGill University going against the Victoria skating club, at the Victoria Rink in...
April 12: This Day in NHL Hockey History
THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: April 12
There's something about this date that seems to bring out the best in Wayne Gretzky.
1987: The Great One...
September 25: This Day in NHL History
September 25 NHL History
1926: The NHL officially approves franchises in Chicago and Detroit for the 1926-27 season. Along with a second franchise awarded earlier to...
June 2: This Day in NHL History
June 2 NHL History
1972: The NHL's new Atlanta franchise, scheduled to begin play in the 1972-73 season, announces that the team will be called...