May 4: This Day in NHL Hockey History
THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: May 4
1969: The Montreal Canadiens complete their second straight sweep in the Stanley Cup Final by defeating the St....
December 27: This Day in NHL History
Dec. 27 NHL History
1952: Detroit Red Wings goaltender Glenn Hall plays his first NHL game, a 2-2 tie against the Montreal Canadiens at Olympia Stadium. Hall helps the Red...
April 22: This Day in NHL Hockey History
THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: April 22
1945: The Toronto Maple Leafs avoid a reverse of their historic comeback three years earlier when they defeat...
November 18: This Day in NHL History
THIS DATE IN HISTORY: Nov. 18
1926: Detroit's new NHL franchise, known as the Cougars, plays its first game but loses 2-0 to the Boston Bruins.
Duke Keats scores...
January 17: This Day in NHL History
Jan. 17 NHL History
1932: Roy Worters of the New York Americans becomes the fifth goaltender in NHL history to have 50 shutouts in his career....
September 30: This Day in NHL History
September 30 NHL History
1923: The Montreal Canadiens sign free agent forward Howie Morenz. The "Stratford Streak" is coveted by several teams, but opts to join the...
February 23: This Day in NHL History
THIS DATE IN HISTORY: Feb. 23
1952: Elmer Lach of the Montreal Canadiens becomes the NHL all-time scoring leader. Lach gets four points (goal, three assists) in a 7-0...
September 3: This Day in NHL History
September 3 NHL History
1966: The NHL begins a new era when 18-year-old defenseman Bobby Orr signs a two-year contract with the Boston Bruins.
The Bruins, who haven't qualified...