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Wayne Gretzky January 27 NHL History

January 27: This Day in NHL History

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Jan. 27 NHL History 1951: Jean Beliveau, wearing No. 20 and playing on an amateur tryout contract, scores his first NHL goal when he beats Chicago Blackhawks goalie...
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...
Toronto Maple Leafs 1949

April 16: This Date in NHL Hockey History

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THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY, APRIL 16: 1949: The Toronto Maple Leafs become the NHL's first modern-era dynasty. Toronto wins the Stanley Cup for the third...
Ian Turnbull February 2 NHL History

February 2: This Day in NHL History

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Feb. 2 NHL History 1918: Joe Malone scores five goals in the Montreal Canadiens' 11-2 win against Toronto to extend his goal-scoring streak to 13 games, beginning...
Eric Lindros June 30 NHL history

June 30: This Day in NHL History

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June 30 NHL History 1982: The relocating Colorado Rockies, preparing for their first season in New Jersey, officially adopt the nickname "Devils" after fan balloting. The...
Miikka Kiprusoff November 16 NHL History

November 16: This Day in NHL History

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Nov. 16 NHL History 1926: The New York Rangers are a winner in their NHL debut. One season after the New York Americans join the League and...
Bill Gadsby Ken Dryden August 8 NHL History

August 8: This Day in NHL History

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August 8 NHL History Two members of the Hockey Hall of Fame share this birthday. 1927: Defenseman Bill Gadsby is born in Calgary, Alberta. Gadsby comes to...
Curtis Joseph July 15 NHL History

July 15: This Day in NHL History

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July 15 NHL History 1994: Thirty-one days after coaching the New York Rangers to their first Stanley Cup championship in 54 years, Mike Keenan quits...

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