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Theo Fleury February 10 NHL History

February 10: This Day in NHL History

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Feb. 10 NHL History 1942: The Boston Bruins' "Kraut Line" of Milt Schmidt, Bobby Bauer and Woody Dumart combines for 11 points an 8-1 victory against the Montreal Canadiens...
Wayne Gretzky December 18 NHL History

December 18: This Day in NHL History

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Dec. 18 NHL History 1928: Goaltender George Hainsworth sets an NHL record with his fifth consecutive road shutout when the Canadiens defeat the Blackhawks 5-0. Howie...
Jean Beliveau 1965 Conn Smythe winner

May 1: This Day in NHL Hockey History

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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...
Tim Horton August 25 NHL history

August 25: This Day in NHL History

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August 25 NHL History 1939: Recently retired NHL star Babe Siebert drowns while on vacation at his family's cottage on Lake Huron in St. Joseph, Ontario....
Patrick Kane

May 28: This Day in NHL History

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May 28 NHL History 1992: Mario Lemieux scores his 14th and 15th goals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to power the Pittsburgh Penguins to a...
Paul Coffey

April 2: This Date in NHL Hockey History

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THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: April 2 1927: Lorne Chabot of the New York Rangers becomes the first rookie goaltender in NHL history to earn...
Wayne Gretzky

March 28: This Date in NHL Hockey History

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THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: March 28 1929: Rookie Tiny Thompson becomes the second goalie in NHL history to have a shutout in his Stanley...
Mike Gartner December 26 NHL History

December 26: This Day in NHL History

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Dec. 26 NHL History 1923: Howie Morenz scores his first NHL goal in the Montreal Canadiens' 3-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators. Morenz finishes his first season with 13...