November 24: This Day in NHL History
November 24 NHL History
1926: The Detroit Cougars (later renamed the Red Wings) get the first win in franchise history by defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 1-0...
October 24: This Day in NHL History
October 24 NHL History
1972: Jacques Lemaire scores three goals for his third NHL hat trick and has an assist for a four-point night, helping the Montreal Canadiens...
August 29: This Day in NHL History
August 29 NHL History
1901: Aurel Joliat, one of the NHL's first stars, is born in Ottawa. Joliat joins the Montreal Canadiens from Saskatoon of the...
October 8: This Day in NHL History
October 8 NHL History
1946: Gordie Howe begins his NHL journey when he signs a contract with the Detroit Red Wings.
Howe, an 18-year-old from Floral, Saskatchewan, makes...
November 26: This Day in NHL History
November 26 NHL History
1917: The NHL is founded and elects Frank Calder as its first president. The League's charter members are the Montreal Canadiens, Montreal...
January 19: This Day in NHL History
Jan. 19 NHL History
1971: Gordie Howe appears in a record 14th consecutive All-Star Game, surpassing the mark set by Maurice Richard. It's Howe's 22nd appearance in...
August 30: This Day in NHL History
THIS DATE IN HISTORY: Aug. 30
1982: The Washington Capitals, who have yet to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs since entering the NHL in 1974,...
October 7: This Day in NHL History
October 7 NHL History
1954: The Detroit Red Wings extend their unbeaten streak on opening night to 15 games (14-0-1) by defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 at...