July 30: This Day in NHL History
The Birth of a Hockey Legend: Sidney Crosby
On July 30, 2005, Sidney Crosby was selected first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL...
October 12: This Day in NHL History
THIS DATE IN HISTORY: Oct. 12
1972: Germain Gagnon scores with 1:09 remaining in the third period to give the New York Islanders the first victory in...
May 9: This Day in NHL History
THIS DATE IN HISTORY: May 9
1974: The Philadelphia Flyers end a 19-game winless streak at Boston Garden when Bobby Clarke scores at 12:01 of overtime...
September 20: This Day in NHL History
September 20 NHL History
1951: Guy Lafleur, arguably the biggest star during the Montreal Canadiens' dynasty years of the late 1970s, is born in Thurso, Quebec.
After...
January 2: This Day in NHL History
Jan. 2 NHL History
1980: Gordie Howe, age 51, becomes the first NHL player to play in five decades when he takes the ice for the...
May 7: This Day in NHL History
THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: May 7
1972: Bobby Orr supplies the offense for the Bruins in a 3-2 victory against the New York Rangers...
April 3: This Day in NHL Hockey History
THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: April 3
1928: The New York Rangers defeat the Bruins 4-1 in Game 2 to win their Stanley Cup Semifinal...
November 11: This Day in NHL History
November 11 NHL History
1930: The NHL comes to Philadelphia for the first time. But the Philadelphia Quakers lose 3-0 to the New York Rangers when goaltender John...