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...
December 3: This Day in NHL History
THIS DATE IN HISTORY: Dec. 3
1929: The Boston Bruins begin two NHL-record winning streaks when they defeat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 at Boston Garden. It's the first...
February 23: This Day in NHL History
THIS DATE IN HISTORY: Feb. 23
1952: Elmer Lach of the Montreal Canadiens becomes the NHL all-time scoring leader. Lach gets four points (goal, three assists) in a 7-0...
July 19: This Day in NHL History
July 19 NHL History
1892: Hockey Hall of Fame coach Dick Irvin is born in Hamilton, Ontario.
Irvin plays 94 games during three NHL seasons, but he...
December 11: This Day in NHL History
Dec. 11 NHL History
1969: Kate Smith's rendition of "God Bless America" is played at the Spectrum for the first time, and the Philadelphia Flyers respond...
January 18: This Day in NHL History
Jan. 18 NHL History
1945: A crowd of 7,687 wait at Olympia Stadium for more than three hours to see the game between the Detroit Red...
June 27: This Day in NHL History
THIS DATE IN HISTORY: June 27
1950: The Hockey Hall of Fame announces its newest members. They include Newsy Lalonde, Joe Malone, Scotty Davidson, Mike Grant,...
July 30: This Day in NHL History
THIS DATE IN HISTORY: July 30
1973: Markus Naslund, a three-time First Team NHL All-Star, is born in Ornskoldsvik, Sweden. The Penguins take Naslund at No....