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Capitals History

Today in Hockey History: April 25

Matthew Zator | April 25, 2023

April 25 has provided us with some great playoff moments throughout the history of the National Hockey League. Two of the greatest players to ever lace up a pair of…

Categories Bruins History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Penguins History

Today in Hockey History: April 24

Matthew Zator | April 24, 2023

If you had to choose two words to describe April 24 throughout the history of the National Hockey League, “overtime goal” would be the perfect pair to use. This date…

Categories Avalanche History, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Penguins History, Sabres History, Wild History

Today in Hockey History: April 23

Matthew Zator | April 23, 2023

Some of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” teams made postseason memories on this date. However, there are plenty of the league’s newer franchises that made their mark on Stanley…

Categories Blues History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Lightning History, Penguins History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: April 16

Matthew Zator | April 16, 2023

April 16 is a huge date amongst the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” franchises, with four of them winning the Stanley Cup. There are also plenty of Hall of Fame…

Categories Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Capitals History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History, Wild History

Today in Hockey History: April 13

Matthew Zator | April 13, 2023

One of the greatest dynasties in National Hockey League history was nearly cut short on this date 39 years ago. April 13 has also provided plenty of big moments in…

Categories Blackhawks History, Capitals History, Column, Golden Knights History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Rangers History

Zdeno Chara – 7 Cool Things About the Big Guy

Brandon Share-Cohen | March 18, 2023

When thinking about former NHL defender and future Hall of Famer Zdeno Chara, one word should come to mind. That word, as you might have guessed, is big. Whether it’s…

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Today in Hockey History: March 16

Matthew Zator | March 16, 2023

Today is about scoring goals and keeping them out of the net, as this date in National Hockey League history had provided multiple 50-goal scorers and some great goaltending. Plus,…

Categories Bruins History, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Lightning History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: March 15

Matthew Zator | March 15, 2023

March 15 has been a good date in National Hockey League history for defensemen and an even better one for goaltenders. Numerous members of the Hockey Hall of Fame made…

Categories Bruins History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History, Penguins History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: March 12

Matthew Zator | March 12, 2023

The man known as the “Golden Jet” made numerous memories on this date in National Hockey League history. Also, a handful of impressive streaks were extended, and one best goal-scorers…

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Ovechkin, His Milestone Goals & the Goalies He Beat

Andrew Forbes | March 12, 2023

*This article was updated in March 2023 On June 26, 2004, the Washington Capitals drafted Alexander Ovechkin with the first overall selection in the NHL Draft. It was known then…

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Today in Hockey History: March 7

Matthew Zator | March 7, 2023

March 7 is full of the biggest names the National Hockey League has ever seen adding to their legendary resumes. This date has seen it all; huge assists, record-setting shorthanded…

Categories Blues History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Oilers History

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 20

Matthew Zator | February 20, 2023

One of the top offensive stars in the history of the National Hockey League was born on this date and celebrated in style three different times. Feb. 20 came up…

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