Today in Hockey History: Feb. 4 Matthew Zator | February 4, 2023 The greatest player to ever strap on a pair of skates had himself three big nights on this date in National Hockey League history. Both teams in New York had…
New York Islanders’ Greatest of All-Time THW Archives | February 4, 2023 On Feb. 4, 1978, Hockey Hall of Famer and a member of the 100 Greatest NHL Players club, Mike Bossy, recorded the first hat trick of his NHL career as the New…
Islanders’ Greatest NHL All-Star Game Performances Justin Caron | February 3, 2023 Now in their 50th season, the New York Islanders have been well represented at the NHL’s showcase event. This season’s edition gives Islanders fans three players to watch during the…
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 29 Matthew Zator | January 29, 2023 One of the greatest goaltenders the National Hockey League had ever seen officially ended his playing career on this date. Jan. 29 has also seen a plethora of personal milestones,…
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 28 Matthew Zator | January 28, 2023 Jan. 28 has been a good day for continuing streaks, however, one of the most impressive streaks in National Hockey League history came to an end on this date. Also,…
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 24 Matthew Zator | January 24, 2023 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…
50 in 50 for Mike Bossy THW Archives | January 22, 2023 On Jan. 24, 1981, New York Islanders’ winger Mike Bossy became the second player in NHL history to score 50 goals in the first 50 games of a season. The original…
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 21 Matthew Zator | January 21, 2023 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,…
Revisiting Islanders’ Nick Leddy to Detroit Trade Jon Zella | January 20, 2023 As with the New York Islanders trading Jordan Eberle, it’s important to point out the irony in trading away a player, in this case, Nick Leddy, to the Detroit Red…
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 18 Matthew Zator | January 18, 2023 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, 2023 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. 14 Matthew Zator | January 14, 2023 This was a significant date for the pioneers and early stars of the National Hockey League. Jan. 14 stood out for a legend in Boston and a pair of all-time…
