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Chuck Rayner August 11 NHL History

August 11: This Day in NHL History

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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...
New York Islanders 1975

April 26: This Day in NHL Hockey History

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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...
Willie O'Ree January 18 NHL History

January 18: This Day in NHL History

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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...
Barry Trotz August 6 NHL History

August 6: This Day in NHL History

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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...
Bobby Orr January 1 NHL History

January 1: This Day in NHL History

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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...
Bobby Orr December 14 NHL History

December 14: This Day in NHL History

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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...
Wayne Gretzky

March 13: This Day in NHL Hockey History

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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...
Tampa Bay Lightning October 7 NHL History

October 7: This Day in NHL History

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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...

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