October 23: This Day in NHL History
October 23 NHL History
1966: Rookie defenseman Bobby Orr of the Boston Bruins scores his first NHL goal. Orr's 50-foot slap shot beats Montreal Canadiens goaltender Gump Worsley...
February 28: This Day in NHL History
Feb. 28 NHL History
1929: The Chicago Blackhawks are shut out for an NHL-record eighth consecutive game. But they don't go home empty-handed: Blackhawks goaltender Charlie...
April 20: This Day in NHL Hockey History
1950: Don Raleigh becomes the first player in Stanley Cup Playoff history to score in overtime in back-to-back games during the Final when he...
December 9: This Day in NHL History
Dec. 9 NHL History
1933: Howie Morenz of the Montreal Canadiens ties Cy Denneny as the NHL's all-time leading goal-scorer. Morenz scores the 246th goal of his...
May 19: This Day in NHL History
MAY 19 NHL HISTORY
1974: The Philadelphia Flyers become the first expansion team to win the Stanley Cup when they defeat the Boston Bruins 1-0...
July 20: This Day in NHL History
July 20 holds a special place in NHL history, marking significant events and milestones that have shaped the league.
The Birth of Peter Forsberg
On July...
September 5: This Day in NHL History
September 5 NHL History
1959: The Hockey Hall of Fame holds its first formal induction ceremony at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto.
The Hall is established...
October 6: This Day in NHL History
October 6 NHL History
1955: Goaltender Glenn Hall begins a streak that likely will never be equaled when he takes the ice for the Red Wings' season-opening 3-2 loss to...