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Dominik Hasek Buffalo Sabres

April 10: This Day in NHL Hockey History

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THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: April 10 1934: The Chicago Blackhawks, in their eighth NHL season, win the Stanley Cup for the first time by...
Gordie Howe Hartford Whalers

April 9: This Day in NHL Hockey History

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THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: April 9 1931: Cy Wentworth scores at 53:50 of overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 3-2 victory against the...
Montreal Canadiens 1971

April 8: This Day in NHL Hockey History

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THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: April 8 1937: Clarence Campbell referees his first playoff game, a 4-2 win for the Detroit Red Wings against the...
Lester Patrick

April 7: This Day in NHL Hockey History

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THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: April 7 1927: The American Division champion Boston Bruins and the Canadian Division champion Ottawa Senators played to a 0-0...
Gordie Howe Hartford Whalers

April 6: This Date in NHL Hockey History

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1926: Clint Benedict helps the Montreal Maroons win their first Stanley Cup championship with his third shutout of the Final, a 2-0 win against...
1970 New York Rangers

April 5: This Date in NHL Hockey History

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THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: April 5 1919: The death of Montreal Canadiens star Joe Hall during an influenza epidemic brings an end to the...
Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers play final NHL tie game.

April 4: This Date in NHL Hockey History

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THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: April 4   1921: The Ottawa Senators become the first NHL team to win the Stanley Cup in back-to-back seasons when...
Darryl Sittler

April 3: This Day in NHL Hockey History

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THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: April 3 1928: The New York Rangers defeat the Bruins 4-1 in Game 2 to win their Stanley Cup Semifinal...

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