October 22: This Day in NHL History
October 22 NHL History
1953: Dick Irvin becomes the first coach in NHL history to win 600 games when the Montreal Canadiens defeat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2...
April 2: This Date in NHL Hockey History
THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: April 2
1927: Lorne Chabot of the New York Rangers becomes the first rookie goaltender in NHL history to earn...
May 17: This Day in NHL History
THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: May 17
1979: Ken Dryden of the Montreal Canadiens becomes the first goaltender in NHL history to score a point...
November 21: This Day in NHL History
THIS DATE IN HISTORY: Nov. 21
1942: Regular-season overtime becomes a casualty of World War II when the NHL Board of Governors announces that it will...
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 26: This Date in NHL Hockey History
THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: March 26
1919: The Seattle Metropolitans and Montreal Canadiens, playing in the fourth game of the best-of-5 Stanley Cup Final,...
May 13: This Day in NHL History
THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: May 13
1975: The defending champion Philadelphia Flyers earn a return trip to the Stanley Cup Final by defeating the...
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....