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Wayne Gretzky December 5 NHL History

December 5: This Day in NHL History

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December 5 NHL History 1939: Eddie Shore plays his final game as a member of the Boston Bruins and scores the winning goal in a 2-1 victory against the...
Gordie Howe December 4 NHL History

December 4: This Day in NHL History

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December 4 NHL History 1909: The oldest NHL franchise still in operation is officially founded when J. Ambrose O'Brien creates the Club de Hockey Canadien, known...
Phil Esposito December 3 NHL History

December 3: This Day in NHL History

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THIS DATE IN HISTORY: Dec. 3 1929: The Boston Bruins begin two NHL-record winning streaks when they defeat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 at Boston Garden. It's the first...
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...
December 1 NHL History

December 1: This Day in NHL History

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December 1 NHL History 1924: The NHL makes its debut in the United States when the Boston Bruins play their first game, a 2-1 victory against...
Joe Thornton November 30 NHL History

November 30 NHL History

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November 30 NHL History 1954: The Chicago Blackhawks tie the Montreal Canadiens 3-3 in a game played in Omaha, Nebraska. The Blackhawks play six home games during...
The Montreal Forum opens in 1929

November 29: This Day in NHL History

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November 29 NHL History 1924: The Montreal Forum, one of hockey's iconic arenas, has its official opening. The Montreal Canadiens celebrate by defeating the Toronto St. Patricks...
Billy Smith November 28 NHL History

November 28: This Day in NHL History

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November 28 NHL History 1925: Montreal Canadiens goaltender Georges Vezina, playing in his 328th straight game, collapses during a 1-0 loss against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He's diagnosed with tuberculosis...

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