March 23: This Day in NHL History
THIS DATE IN HISTORY: March 23
1918: Alf Skinner of the Toronto Arenas scores three goals for the first hat trick by an NHL player...
May 1: This Day in NHL Hockey History
THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: May 1
1965: Jean Beliveau becomes the first winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy, awarded to the most valuable player...
February 27: This Day in NHL History
Feb. 27 NHL History
1918: The Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens play the first neutral site game in NHL history. Frank Nighbor scores twice in the first period...
July 4: This Day in NHL History
July 4 NHL History
1994: In a trade involving two defensemen and future members of the Hockey Hall of Fame, the St. Louis Blues acquire...
May 30: This Day in NHL History
May 30 NHL History
1985: The Edmonton Oilers roll to their second Stanley Cup championship by defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 8-3 in Game 5 of...
December 17: This Day in NHL History
Dec. 17 NHL History
1924: The NHL has the first 0-0 tie in its eight-year history. Goaltenders Jake Forbes of the Hamilton Tigers and Alec Connell of the...
October 16: This Day in NHL History
October 16 NHL History
1946: Gordie Howe makes an instant impact in his first NHL game.
The 18-year-old scores a goal and gets into two fights during the...
June 12: This Day in NHL History
June 12 NHL History
1958: The Red Wings name Gordie Howe, 30, as their new captain. Howe serves as captain for the next four seasons before he's...