August 1: This Day in NHL History
On August 1, 1961, hockey history was made when Rod Gilbert signed his first NHL contract with the New York Rangers. Just a month...
September 19: This Day in NHL History
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...
May 30: This Day in NHL History
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...
March 9 This Day in NHL Hockey History
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...
April 20: This Day in NHL Hockey History
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...
January 1: This Day in NHL History
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...
March 27: This Date in NHL Hockey History
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...
August 24: This Day in NHL History
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...