September 16: This Day in NHL History
September 16 NHL History
1978: Wayne Gretzky, 17, attends his first professional training camp as a member of the Indianapolis Racers of the World Hockey Association....
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 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...
February 2: This Day in NHL History
Feb. 2 NHL History
1918: Joe Malone scores five goals in the Montreal Canadiens' 11-2 win against Toronto to extend his goal-scoring streak to 13 games, beginning...
NHL History September 20: Guy Lafleur, Chara & More
NHL History September 20 features the birth of Montreal Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur, a rare NHL trade that eventually helped both teams win the...
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...
December 13: This Day in NHL History
Dec. 13 NHL History
1958: Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings scores his 400th NHL goal in a 2-2 tie against the Montreal Canadiens at the...
September 7: This Day in NHL History
September 7 NHL History
1945: Jacques Lemaire, an 11-time Stanley Cup champion as a player, coach and executive, is born in LaSalle, Quebec.
Lemaire wins eight championships...