August 16: This Day in NHL History
On August 16, NHL history witnessed several significant events that left a lasting impact on the league. Among the most notable was the 1996...
December 28: This Day in NHL History
Dec. 28 NHL History
1918: Georges Vezina becomes the first NHL goalie with an assist when teammate Newsy Lalonde picks up the puck after a Vezina save,...
December 17: This Day in NHL History
Dec. 17 NHL History
1924: The NHL has the first 0-0 tie in its eight-year history. Goaltenders Jake Forbes of the Hamilton Tigers and Alec Connell of the...
June 4: This Day in NHL History
THIS DATE IN HISTORY: June 4
1980: At age 52, Gordie Howe retires again, this time for good.
Howe's first retirement, from the Detroit Red Wings...
October 5: This Day in NHL History
October 5 NHL History
1932: Detroit is renamed the Red Wings; the team logo is changed to a winged wheel and red uniforms are introduced. It's...
December 25: This Day in NHL History
THIS DATE IN HISTORY: Dec. 25
1930: The Detroit Falcons (renamed the Red Wings in 1932) defeat the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 10-1. The 10 goals are...
December 30: This Day in NHL History
Dec. 30 NHL History
1934: Goaltenders Tiny Thompson of the Boston Bruins and Dave Kerr of the New York Rangers are flawless in a 0-0 tie at Madison...
April 18: This Day in NHL Hockey History
THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: April 18
1942: The Toronto Maple Leafs complete the greatest comeback in the history of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by...