January 3: This Day in NHL History
Jan. 3 NHL History
1929: Defenseman Eddie Shore of the Boston Bruins drives through a blizzard to get from Boston to Montreal. He arrives in time for the...
June 6: This Day in NHL History
June 6 NHL History
1956: The NHL Board of Governors passes a rule allowing a player serving a minor penalty to return to the ice...
January 20: This Day in NHL History
THIS DATE IN HISTORY: Jan. 20
1946: Max Bentley scores three goals for his fourth NHL hat trick and the Chicago Blackhawks defeat the New York Rangers 9-1 in...
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...
August 6: This Day in NHL History
Barry Trotz Becomes the First Coach of the Nashville Predators
On August 6, 1997, Barry Trotz was named the first head coach of the Nashville...
May 22: This Day in NHL History
May 22 NHL HISTORY
1970: The NHL grows from 12 teams to 14 when the Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks are officially granted franchises. The...
August 3: This Day in NHL History
August 3 NHL History
1896: Gerry Geran, the first U.S.-born player to skate in an NHL game, is born in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Geran, a center playing...
January 5: This Day in NHL History
Jan. 5 NHL History
1957: The NHL is shown on network television in the United States for the first time when CBS airs a Saturday afternoon game between...