August 11: This Day in NHL History
August 11 NHL History
1920: Goaltender Chuck Rayner, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame who nearly leads the undermanned New York Rangers to the...
April 26: This Day in NHL Hockey History
THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: April 26
1975: The New York Islanders become the second team in the history of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to...
January 18: This Day in NHL History
Jan. 18 NHL History
1945: A crowd of 7,687 wait at Olympia Stadium for more than three hours to see the game between the Detroit Red...
August 6: This Day in NHL History
August 6 NHL History
1997: Barry Trotz is named as the first coach of the Nashville Predators, who are scheduled to enter the NHL in the...
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...
December 14: This Day in NHL History
Dec. 14 NHL History
1933: Howie Morenz becomes the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer when the 247th of his career moves him ahead of Cy Denneny. The...
March 13: This Day in NHL Hockey History
March 13 NHL History
1984: Wayne Gretzky reaches 900 points in his NHL career when he has a goal and an assist in the Edmonton...
October 7: This Day in NHL History
October 7 NHL History
1954: The Detroit Red Wings extend their unbeaten streak on opening night to 15 games (14-0-1) by defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 at...