November 16: This Day in NHL History
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...
July 14: This Day in NHL History
The history of the NHL is rich with significant events, and July 14 is no exception. On this date, several key moments have left...
April 1: This Date in NHL Hockey History
THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: April 1
1919: The fifth and deciding game of the Stanley Cup Final between the Montreal Canadiens and Seattle Metropolitans...
December 31: This Day in NHL History
Dec. 31 NHL History
1975: In what many consider the greatest game ever played, the Montreal Canadiens and Soviet Central Red Army play to a 3-3...
August 7: This Day in NHL History
1987: Sidney Crosby is born
On August 7, 1987, Sidney Crosby was born in Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia. Known for his remarkable talent and leadership,...
September 24: This Day in NHL History
September 24 NHL History
1937: The NHL adopts the icing rule, under which a team not playing shorthanded that shoots the puck from its own zone...
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...
July 7 in NHL History: Key Moments and Milestones
Soviet Stars Join the NHL
On July 7, 1989, the New Jersey Devils introduced two groundbreaking Soviet defensemen, Viacheslav Fetisov and Sergei Starikov. This marked...