May 1: This Day in NHL Hockey History
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...
April 18: This Day in NHL Hockey History
THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: April 18
1942: The Toronto Maple Leafs complete the greatest comeback in the history of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by...
October 31: This Day in NHL History
October 31 NHL History
1942: Rookie Maurice Richard plays his first NHL game with the Montreal Canadiens. Richard, wearing No. 15, gets his first NHL point (an assist) 36 seconds...
November 24: This Day in NHL History
November 24 NHL History
1926: The Detroit Cougars (later renamed the Red Wings) get the first win in franchise history by defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 1-0...
September 24: This Day in NHL History
September 24 NHL History
1937: The NHL adopts the icing rule, under which a team not playing shorthanded that shoots the puck from its own zone...
April 14: This Day in NHL Hockey History
THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: April 14
1928: The New York Rangers, playing their second season in the NHL, win the Stanley Cup with a...
January 5: This Day in NHL History
Jan. 5 NHL History
1957: The NHL is shown on network television in the United States for the first time when CBS airs a Saturday afternoon game between...
September 28: This Day in NHL History
September 28 NHL History
1926: The New York Rangers, preparing for their first NHL season, acquire center Frank Boucher in a trade with Vancouver of the...