May 23: This Day in NHL History
May 23 NHL HISTORY
1979: The New England Whalers, one of four teams from the World Hockey Association slated to join the NHL for the...
April 29: This Day in NHL Hockey History
THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: April 29
1959: The Boston Bruins and New York Rangers begin a 23-game, 26-day exhibition tour of Europe, playing games...
August 26: This Day in NHL History
August 26 NHL History
1961: The Hockey Hall of Fame officially opens its doors at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. Canadian Prime Minister John Diefenbaker...
December 10: This Day in NHL History
Dec. 10 NHL History
1924: The NHL's first game featuring two Montreal-based teams is played, with the first-year Maroons facing the Canadiens. The Canadiens win 5-0 at the...
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...
November 1: This Day in NHL History
November 1 NHL History
1924: The NHL officially comes to the United States when the Boston Bruins join the League. The NHL expands to six franchises...
September 13: This Day in NHL History
September 13 NHL History
1926: Emile Francis, who follows a long playing career as a goaltender with a longer one as an NHL coach and executive,...
April 9: This Day in NHL Hockey History
THIS DATE IN NHL HISTORY: April 9
1931: Cy Wentworth scores at 53:50 of overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 3-2 victory against the...