May 31: This Day in NHL History
THIS DATE IN HISTORY: May 31
1961: Defenseman Doug Harvey, a six-time Norris Trophy winner with the Montreal Canadiens, signs a contract with the New...
June 11: This Day in NHL History
THIS DATE IN HISTORY: June 11
1969: The Chicago Blackhawks hit the jackpot at the annual intraleague draft when they claim rookie goalie Tony Esposito from...
August 27: This Day in NHL History
August 27 NHL History
1962: Center Adam Oates, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and arguably the best undrafted player in NHL history, is...
January 31: This Day in NHL History
Jan. 31 NHL History
1920: Joe Malone of the Quebec Bulldogs sets an NHL record by scoring seven goals in a 10-6 victory against the Toronto St. Patricks....
January 29: This Day in NHL History
THIS DATE IN HISTORY: Jan. 29
1953: Montreal Canadiens forward Maurice Richard makes NHL history by becoming the first player to score 20 or more goals in each...
May 27: This Day in NHL History
May 27 NHL History
1975: The Philadelphia Flyers win the Stanley Cup for the second straight year by defeating the Buffalo Sabres 2-0 in Game...
January 26: This Day in NHL History
Jan. 26 NHL History
1961: Wayne Gretzky, the NHL's all-time scoring leader, is born in Brantford, Ontario.
Gretzky's talents are obvious almost from the time he learns...
August 12: This Day in NHL History
August 12 NHL History
1981: Defenseman Serge Savard, one of the keys to the Montreal Canadiens' dynasty in the late 1970s, says he's "done with hockey"...