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Wayne Gretzky 1985 NHL History

December 13: This Day in NHL History

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Dec. 13 NHL History 1958: Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings scores his 400th NHL goal in a 2-2 tie against the Montreal Canadiens at the...
Maurice Richard December 12 NHL History

December 12: This Day in NHL History

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Dec. 12 NHL History 1942: The Boston Bruins defeat the Canadiens 3-2 in the first afternoon game in their history. The game's proceeds are donated to the American...
Edmonton Oilers Chicago Blackhawks December 11 NHL History

December 11: This Day in NHL History

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Dec. 11 NHL History 1969: Kate Smith's rendition of "God Bless America" is played at the Spectrum for the first time, and the Philadelphia Flyers respond...
Wayne Gretzky December 10 NHL History

December 10: This Day in NHL History

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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...
NHL Expansion December 9 NHL History

December 9: This Day in NHL History

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Dec. 9 NHL History 1933: Howie Morenz of the Montreal Canadiens ties Cy Denneny as the NHL's all-time leading goal-scorer. Morenz scores the 246th goal of his...
Ron Hextall December 8 NHL History

December 8: This Day in NHL History

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Dec. 8 NHL History 1931: The Boston Bruins lose 3-2 to the New York Americans at Boston Garden, ending their 24-game unbeaten streak (19-0-5) at home. It's their...
Wayne Gretzky December 7 NHL History

December 7: This Day in NHL History

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December 7 NHL History 1919: The Toronto Arenas change their team name to the Toronto St. Patricks. The name remains until 1926-27, when they become known...
Wayne Gretzky December 6 NHL History

December 6: This Day in NHL History

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December 6 NHL History 1987: If a five-goal night can be a ho-hum occurrence for anyone, it's Wayne Gretzky. He scores three times in the first period, and once...

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