December 16: This Day in NHL History
Dec. 16 NHL History
1934: Two brothers oppose each other as coaches for the first time in NHL history. Frank Patrick gets the better of older...
May 25: This Day in NHL History
May 25 NHL History
1978: The Montreal Canadiens win the Stanley Cup for the third consecutive season by defeating the Boston Bruins 4-1 in Game...
July 30: This Day in NHL History
The Birth of a Hockey Legend: Sidney Crosby
On July 30, 2005, Sidney Crosby was selected first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL...
November 30 NHL History
November 30 NHL History
1954: The Chicago Blackhawks tie the Montreal Canadiens 3-3 in a game played in Omaha, Nebraska. The Blackhawks play six home games during...
April 19: This Day in NHL Hockey History
THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: April 19
1947: Ted Kennedy, a 21-year-old center, scores the Stanley Cup-winning goal to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a...
July 2: This Day in NHL History
July 2 NHL History
1979: Joe Thornton is born in London, Ontario. He becomes the first player taken (by the Boston Bruins) in the 1997...
June 30: This Day in NHL History
June 30 NHL History
1982: The relocating Colorado Rockies, preparing for their first season in New Jersey, officially adopt the nickname "Devils" after fan balloting. The...
December 22: This Day in NHL History
Dec. 22 NHL History
1974: Phil Esposito becomes the sixth player in NHL history with 500 goals when he scores twice in the second period for the Boston Bruins...