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Today in Hockey History: Nov. 24

Matthew Zator | November 24, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 23 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 25 This date in National Hockey League history was very eventful in both Detroit and Philadelphia. In addition, a…

Categories Archives, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Penguins History, Red Wings History, Stars History

Top 10 Longest Stanley Cup Playoff Streaks

Ryan Gagne | October 23, 2025

The 2025-26 NHL season is here, with playoff aspirations very much alive throughout the league. Some teams have been a consistent presence in the postseason, with the Toronto Maple Leafs…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Top 10 Lists

Best NHL Goalies of the 1990s

Greg Boysen | October 21, 2025

The 1990s was an amazing decade of growth and excitement for the National Hockey League. With the European influence on the game leading to a faster, more wide-open style of…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Goaltending

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 18

Matthew Zator | October 18, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 17 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 19 Oct. 18 has seen some memorable victories in NHL history, including the first for two expansion teams. Many…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Penguins History, Red Wings History, Wild History

The Strangest Superstitions in NHL History

Greg Boysen | October 3, 2025

As professional athletes, NHL hockey players will do whatever it takes to be successful on the ice. On top of their on and off-ice training and preparation, many players throughout…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Humor

NHL Goalies with the Most Saves in a Game

Ryan Gagne | September 12, 2025

According to NHL.com and HockeyReference, the league did not officially keep track of shots on goal until the 1959-60 season. Interestingly, the six teams averaged 31.6 shots a game during…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Goaltending

How Drafting Roberto Luongo Could’ve Changed 25 Years of Maple Leafs History

The Old Prof | August 21, 2025

In hockey, it’s often the moves you don’t make that come back to haunt you. For the Toronto Maple Leafs, one of those sliding-door moments came at the 1997 NHL…

Categories Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs

3 San Jose Sharks That Fans Would Like to Forget About

Alex Hutton | August 6, 2025

Every franchise has opposing players who have done their team dirty in the past. I’m sure Philadelphia Flyers fans wouldn’t mind Wayne Gretzky taking a few shots from Rocky Balboa after…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, San Jose Sharks, Sharks History

The Cat, The Eagle & Cujo: Remembering a Golden Era of Maple Leafs Goaltending

The Old Prof | July 8, 2025

Throughout the history of the Toronto Maple Leafs, a myriad of goaltenders have come and gone. Some more noticeable than others, but all with the same team goal of winning…

Categories Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs

Today in Hockey History: July 2

Matthew Zator | July 2, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: July 1 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 3 Usually, July 1 is reserved for the signing of big free-agent contracts, but July 2 has seen its…

Categories Archives, Column, Hockey History, Lightning History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History, Sharks History, Stars History

Sabres Fans Still Stinging From the ‘No Goal’ 26 Years Later

Matthew Morris | June 19, 2025

Though a popular old adage states that time heals all wounds, we all know that that isn’t always the case. Sometimes the emotions brought on by a particular situation will…

Categories Archives, Buffalo Sabres, Dallas Stars, Hockey History, Sabres History, Stars History

Today in Hockey History: June 17

Matthew Zator | June 17, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: June 16 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 18 There was a trio of Stanley Cup Final games played on this date with one providing and huge…

Categories Archives, Devils History, Hockey History, Lightning History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History, Red Wings History, Stars History
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