March 8 This Day in NHL Hockey History
March 8 Hockey History
1937: Howie Morenz, the first great NHL star of the Montreal Canadiens, dies from an untreated blood clot less than six...
June 28: This Day in NHL History
June 28 NHL History
1964: The Montreal Canadiens make a franchise-altering trade with the Boston Bruins, although no one knows it at the time.
Shortly after taking...
March 28: This Date in NHL Hockey History
THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: March 28
1929: Rookie Tiny Thompson becomes the second goalie in NHL history to have a shutout in his Stanley...
October 29: This Day in NHL History
October 29 NHL History
1952: Maurice Richard of the Montreal Canadiens scores the 323rd and 324th goals of his NHL career to tie the all-time goal-scoring record held by...
NHL History September 9: The Rod Langway Trade That Changed the Capitals
NHL History September 9 is highlighted by one of the most important trades in Washington Capitals history, a memorable Canada Cup victory over the...
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...
October 27: This Day in NHL History
October 27 NHL History
1963: Gordie Howe scores his 544th NHL goal during the Detroit Red Wings' 6-4 loss to the visiting Montreal Canadiens. The power-play goal midway through...
January 26: This Day in NHL History
Jan. 26 NHL History
1961: Wayne Gretzky, the NHL's all-time scoring leader, is born in Brantford, Ontario.
Gretzky's talents are obvious almost from the time he learns...