May 24: This Day in NHL history
May 24 NHL HISTORY
1980: A dynasty begins when Bob Nystrom scores 7:11 into overtime to lift the New York Islanders to a 5-4 victory...
January 26: This Day in NHL History
Jan. 26 NHL History
1961: Wayne Gretzky, the NHL's all-time scoring leader, is born in Brantford, Ontario.
Gretzky's talents are obvious almost from the time he learns...
April 16: This Date in NHL Hockey History
THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY, APRIL 16:
1949: The Toronto Maple Leafs become the NHL's first modern-era dynasty.
Toronto wins the Stanley Cup for the third...
March 23: This Day in NHL History
THIS DATE IN HISTORY: March 23
1918: Alf Skinner of the Toronto Arenas scores three goals for the first hat trick by an NHL player...
April 12: This Day in NHL Hockey History
THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: April 12
There's something about this date that seems to bring out the best in Wayne Gretzky.
1987: The Great One...
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...
October 13: This Day in NHL History
October 13 NHL History
1947: The NHL holds its first All-Star Game with the Stanley Cup champion Toronto Maple Leafs playing a group of stars from...
March 25: This Date in NHL Hockey History
THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: March 25
1924: The Montreal Canadiens defeat Calgary 3-0 in Game 2 of the Final (played in Ottawa), to become...