NHL History

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Jari Kurri - May 30 NHL History

May 30: This Day in NHL History

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May 30 NHL History 1985: The Edmonton Oilers roll to their second Stanley Cup championship by defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 8-3 in Game 5 of...
New York Rangers June 14 NHL History

June 14: This Day in NHL History

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June 14 NHL History 1993: The Florida Panthers officially receive their membership in the NHL. The franchise is based in Miami. 1994: The NHL's longest championship drought ends...
Martin Brodeur October 20 NHL History

October 20: This Day in NHL History

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October 20 NHL History 1965: In the 19th and final preseason NHL All-Star Game, Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings scores two goals and assists on another...
Eric Lindros June 22 NHL History

June 22: This Day in NHL History

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June 22 NHL History 2013: Right wing Patrick Kane scores two goals to help the Chicago Blackhawks defeat the Boston Bruins 3-1 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup...
P.K. Subban Shea Weber June 29 NHL History

June 29: This Day in NHL History

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June 29 NHL History 1968: Forward Theo Fleury is born in Oxbow, Saskatchewan. Despite big offensive numbers in junior hockey, Fleury's lack of height (5-foot-6) leads...
Toronto Arenas December 19 NHL History

December 19: This Day in NHL History

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Dec. 19 NHL History 1917: The newly formed NHL begins play in its first season when the visiting Montreal Canadiens defeat the Ottawa Senators 7-4, and the Montreal...
Patrick Kane

May 28: This Day in NHL History

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May 28 NHL History 1992: Mario Lemieux scores his 14th and 15th goals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to power the Pittsburgh Penguins to a...