Today in Hockey History: Oct. 20 Matthew Zator | October 20, 2023 Two of the greatest goal scorers in NHL history excelled on this date. Plus, a whole slew of Hall of Fame goaltenders left their mark on the game, and this…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 17 Matthew Zator | October 17, 2023 Some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history had big moments on this date. The records for the most wins by a goaltender and points by a defenseman…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 13 Matthew Zator | October 13, 2023 So many historical events occurred on Oct. 13 throughout NHL history. “Mr. Hockey” scored his first NHL goal in eight years, numerous big names lit the lamp for the first…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 12 Matthew Zator | October 12, 2023 Oct. 12 was another very busy date in NHL history. The laundry list of milestones that occurred includes two teams getting their first-ever wins, a bunch of first goals, some…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 9 Matthew Zator | October 9, 2023 The greatest player in the history of the NHL had his fair share of memories on this date throughout his career. Also, on Oct. 9, we’ve seen new franchises hit…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 5 Matthew Zator | October 5, 2023 Oct. 5 is remembered for a lot of firsts in NHL history. There were plenty of first goals by future hockey legends, first games by franchises playing in new cities…
Capitals’ Most Common Jersey Numbers in Franchise History Raphael Caron | September 24, 2023 When it comes to jersey number history for teams, the retired numbers often have the greatest meaning for fans. For the Washington Capitals, these jerseys include numbers five (Rod Langway),…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 17 Matthew Zator | September 17, 2023 Sept. 17 has been a very busy day in NHL history. One franchise played in its first-ever game, while a future Hall of Famer made his league debut. Plus, two…
Ovechkin, His Milestone Goals & the Goalies He Beat Andrew Forbes | September 17, 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…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 9 Matthew Zator | September 9, 2023 This date in hockey history saw some big moments in the NHL and on the international stage. Sept. 9 has been full of Hall of Fame players with induction ceremonies,…
Today in Hockey History: Aug 31 Matthew Zator | August 31, 2023 Some of the greatest players from multiple NHL eras had big moments on this date. Everything from birth dates, to the signing of a first professional contract, to being traded…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 30 Matthew Zator | August 30, 2023 Aug. 30 has proven to be a newsworthy day in the history of the NHL. A longtime and successful general manager got his first job, one of the greatest European…