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Today in Hockey History: Jan. 25

Matthew Zator | January 25, 2024

The numbers 200 and 400 showed up numerous times on this date throughout National Hockey League history. In addition, there were a handful of events and feats to happen for…

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 24

Matthew Zator | January 24, 2024

One of the greatest goal scorers in National Hockey League history had two big achievements on this date. He was far from the only Hockey Hall of Fame member to…

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 23

Matthew Zator | January 23, 2024

Streaks are the running theme through National Hockey League history on this date. In addition, quite a few members of the Hockey Hall of Fame had memorable moments, and a…

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 22

Matthew Zator | January 22, 2024

Jan. 22 is a very eventful date in the history of the National Hockey League. It has given us everything from big personal milestones, great goaltending, and even a pair…

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 21

Matthew Zator | January 21, 2024

Two of the greatest goal-scorers in the history of the National Hockey League had milestone moments on this date. Also, new franchise highs were established, memorable All-Star Games were played,…

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 20

Matthew Zator | January 20, 2024

Two of the greatest players who ever skated in the National Hockey League had memorable performances on this date. Plus, the number 1,000 was a reoccurring theme, a shortened season…

They Wore It Once: Bruins Players and Their Unique Numbers

Scott Roche | January 19, 2024

Probably the most memorable sweater number retirement ceremony in Boston Bruins history occurred on Dec. 3, 1987, when Raymond Bourque surprised the legendary Phil Esposito and delighted the fans at…

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 19

Matthew Zator | January 19, 2024

Jan. 19 has been a very interesting day in National Hockey League history. Players scoring their 200th career goal was an overwhelming theme of the day. Plus, there were some…

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 18

Matthew Zator | January 18, 2024

Jan. 18 is a very important date in National Hockey League history as it was when the color barrier was broken. Also, a trio of major milestones was hit in…

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 17

Matthew Zator | January 17, 2024

Both 500 and 13 were magic numbers on this date in National Hockey League history. Three was a pretty big number, too, as a slew of Hockey Hall of Famers…

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 16

Matthew Zator | January 16, 2024

This hasn’t been the busiest day in National Hockey League history, but it still has its charm. One of the earliest games played for the Stanley Cup provided one of…

Today in Hockey History: Jan 15

Matthew Zator | January 15, 2024

The list of players who had big days on Jan. 15 reads like who’s who of the Hockey Hall of Fame. This was a huge date for defensemen as well…