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NHL History | This day in hockey history

Martin Brodeur

March 17: This Day in NHL History

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THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: March 17   1938: The Montreal Canadiens defeat the Montreal Maroons 6-3 at the Forum in the final game between the...
Bernie Geoffrion

March 16: This Day in NHL Hockey History

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THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: March 16   1923: Brothers face each other for the first time in Stanley Cup Playoff history. Cy and Corb Denneny,...
Bobby Orr

March 15: This Day in NHL Hockey History

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THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: March 15 1934: The visiting New York Americans defeat the Ottawa Senators 3-2. It's the final NHL game played in...
Joe Mullen

March 14: This Day in NHL Hockey History

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THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: March 14 1929: George Hainsworth earns his NHL-record 22nd shutout of the season to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a...
Wayne Gretzky

March 13: This Day in NHL Hockey History

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March 13 NHL History 1984: Wayne Gretzky reaches 900 points in his NHL career when he has a goal and an assist in the Edmonton...
Bobby Hull

March 12: This Day in NHL Hockey History

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THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: March 12 1935: The St. Louis Eagles defeat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 in their final home game of the...
Phil Esposito

March 11: This Day in NHL Hockey History

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THIS DATE IN HISTORY: March 11 1930: The Bruins extend their NHL-record home winning streak to 20 games by defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3. Cooney...
Zamboni

March 10: This Day in NHL Hockey History

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THIS DATE IN HOCKEY HISTORY: March 10 1920: Joe Malone scores six goals for the Quebec Bulldogs in a 10-4 victory against the Ottawa Senators,...

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