NHL History

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NHL History | This day in hockey history

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August 1: This Day in NHL History

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On August 1, 1961, hockey history was made when Rod Gilbert signed his first NHL contract with the New York Rangers. Just a month...
Eric Lindros September 19 NHL History

September 19: This Day in NHL History

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September 19 NHL History 1990: The Pittsburgh Penguins defeat Wayne Gretzky and the Los Angeles Kings 5-3 in a preseason game at St. Petersburg, Florida. The game draws...
Jari Kurri - May 30 NHL History

May 30: This Day in NHL History

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May 30 NHL History 1985: The Edmonton Oilers roll to their second Stanley Cup championship by defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 8-3 in Game 5 of...
Bobby Orr

March 9 This Day in NHL Hockey History

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THIS DATE IN HOCKEY HISTORY: March 9   1952: Center Sid Abel scores his final goal as a member of the Detroit Red Wings and their...
Craig MacTavish

April 20: This Day in NHL Hockey History

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1950: Don Raleigh becomes the first player in Stanley Cup Playoff history to score in overtime in back-to-back games during the Final when he...
Bobby Orr January 1 NHL History

January 1: This Day in NHL History

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Jan. 1 NHL History 1961: Boston Bruins rookie Willie O'Ree, the first black player in League history, scores his first goal. He beats Charlie Hodge for...
Ray Bourque

March 27: This Date in NHL Hockey History

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THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: March 27 1938: Rookie goalie Earl Robertson makes 60 saves and the New York Americans defeat the Rangers 3-2 in...
Gordie Howe and Jean Beliveau August 24 NHL History

August 24: This Day in NHL History

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August 24 NHL History 1972: The Hockey Hall of Fame inducts perhaps its most star-studded class yet, even waiving its mandatory three-year waiting period for two...