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Today in Hockey History: Feb. 5

Matthew Zator | February 5, 2023

Feb. 5 has had a little bit of everything over the years. We saw one of the coolest moments in All-Star Game history. One of the greatest goaltenders to ever…

Shattenkirk Trade Was Key to Blues’ Success

Stephen Ground | January 27, 2023

The St. Louis Blues’ 2019 Stanley Cup victory seems in hindsight like the culmination of 10 years of sustained success. But a closer look at the decade shows that the…

Revisiting Capitals’ Trade for Anthony Mantha

Jesse Courville-Lynch | January 24, 2023

On April 12, 2021, the Washington Capitals acquired forward Anthony Mantha from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for Jakub Vrana, Richard Panik, a 2021 first-round draft pick, and a…

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 23

Matthew Zator | January 23, 2023

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. 11

Matthew Zator | January 11, 2023

This wasn’t the most eventful date in National Hockey League history, but there was a huge win in Philadelphia in 1976. Fans in Edmonton and Los Angeles had a lot…

Today in Hockey History: Jan 10

Matthew Zator | January 10, 2023

Some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history have had plenty of reasons to celebrate on Jan. 10. The fans in Montreal, Boston, and Buffalo were treated to…

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 9

Matthew Zator | January 9, 2023

One of the greatest goal-scorers in the history of the National Hockey League laced up his skates one final time on this date. Plus, Jan. 9 was a big night…

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 31

Matthew Zator | December 31, 2022

As we get ready to say goodbye to the year and welcome in new beginnings, we will take our daily look back at National Hockey League history. One of the…

The TJ Oshie Trade Analyzed

THW Archives | December 23, 2022

It has been more than six years since a blockbuster trade went down during the offseason between the St. Louis Blues and the Washington Capitals. The Blues sent forward TJ…

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 16

Matthew Zator | December 16, 2022

There is little doubt that the city of Montreal is responsible for some of the biggest moments and greatest players in National Hockey League history. They had three of their…

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 13

Matthew Zator | December 13, 2022

The greatest player to ever strap on a pair of ice skates had plenty of memories on this date in National Hockey League history. He was far from the only…

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 4

Matthew Zator | December 4, 2022

The most successful team in National Hockey League history was founded on this date. Decades later, one of the league’s greatest players achieved something nobody ever had, and very few…

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