August 6: This Day in NHL History
Barry Trotz Becomes the First Coach of the Nashville Predators
On August 6, 1997, Barry Trotz was named the first head coach of the Nashville...
January 31: This Day in NHL History
Jan. 31 NHL History
1920: Joe Malone of the Quebec Bulldogs sets an NHL record by scoring seven goals in a 10-6 victory against the Toronto St. Patricks....
October 16: This Day in NHL History
October 16 NHL History
1946: Gordie Howe makes an instant impact in his first NHL game.
The 18-year-old scores a goal and gets into two fights during the...
March 14: This Day in NHL Hockey History
THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: March 14
1929: George Hainsworth earns his NHL-record 22nd shutout of the season to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a...
October 25: This Day in NHL History
October 25 NHL History
2000: Ray Bourque becomes the highest-scoring defenseman in NHL history.
Bourque passes Paul Coffey by earning two assists in the Colorado Avalanche's 2-1 overtime victory against the Nashville...
July 1: This Date in NHL History
July 1 NHL History
1941: Rod Gilbert, the Rangers' all-time leading scorer, is born in Montreal. In his 18 seasons in New York, Gilbert sets...
October 9: This Day in NHL History
October 9 NHL History
1952: Announcer Danny Gallivan calls his first NHL game, on radio, a 3-2 loss by the Montreal Canadiens to the Chicago Blackhawks...
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...