January 30: This Day in NHL History
Jan. 30 NHL History
1926: Alex Connell of the Ottawa Senators becomes the first goaltender in NHL history to have 10 shutouts in one season. He...
January 29: This Day in NHL History
THIS DATE IN HISTORY: Jan. 29
1953: Montreal Canadiens forward Maurice Richard makes NHL history by becoming the first player to score 20 or more goals in each...
January 28: This Day in NHL History
THIS DATE IN HISTORY: Jan. 28
1918: Forward Joe Malone extends his goal-scoring streak to 11 games (beginning with the NHL's inaugural game on Dec. 19,...
January 27: This Day in NHL History
Jan. 27 NHL History
1951: Jean Beliveau, wearing No. 20 and playing on an amateur tryout contract, scores his first NHL goal when he beats Chicago Blackhawks goalie...
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...
January 25: This Day in NHL History
Jan. 25 NHL History
1964: Chicago Blackhawks rookie center Phil Esposito scores his first NHL goal. He beats Detroit Red Wings goalie Terry Sawchuk at 16:01 of the...
January 24: This Day in NHL History
Jan. 24 NHL History
1937: Howie Morenz scores the 271st and final goal of his NHL career during the Montreal Canadiens' 4-1 win against the Chicago Blackhawks at Chicago...
January 23: This Day in NHL History
Jan. 23 NHL History
1934: New York Rangers forward Murray Murdoch is honored in a ceremony prior to playing in his 400th consecutive NHL game, a 5-2...