Top 10 Longest Stanley Cup Playoff Streaks Ryan Gagne | October 23, 2024 The beginning of the 2024-25 NHL season is upon us, with playoff aspirations very much alive throughout the league. Some teams have been a consistent presence in the postseason, with…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 18 Matthew Zator | October 18, 2024 Oct. 18 has seen some memorable victories in NHL history, including the first for two expansion teams. Many personal milestones were reached, including first goals and shutouts and even a…
Best NHL Goalies of the 1990s Greg Boysen | October 15, 2024 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…
The Strangest Superstitions in NHL History Greg Boysen | October 3, 2024 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…
NHL Goalies with the Most Saves in a Game Ryan Gagne | September 12, 2024 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…
Top 10 Best Undrafted NHL Goalies Jeff Seide | July 27, 2024 The NHL Entry Draft has long been the NHL’s pipeline for talent. While teams draft players in the hope that they will one day be in their NHL lineup, there…
Today in Hockey History: July 2 Matthew Zator | July 2, 2024 Usually, July 1 is reserved for the signing of big free-agent contracts, but July 2 has seen its fair share of new deals getting done too. One Hall of Fame…
Sabres Fans Still Stinging From the ‘No Goal’ 25 Years Later Matthew Morris | June 19, 2024 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…
Today in Hockey History: June 17 Matthew Zator | June 17, 2024 There was a trio of Stanley Cup Final games played on this date with one providing and huge upset and another extending the season for one last game. Also, an…
Ranking the Maple Leafs’ Best Goalies Since 1990 The Old Prof | May 9, 2024 I’ve enjoyed the past five years as I’ve covered the Toronto Maple Leafs. As many readers know, I come to writing about hockey from my history of being a teacher,…
April 21 Hockey Birthdays: Belfour, Goulet, Lecavalier Ryan Gagne | April 21, 2024 On April 21, we celebrate the birthdays of 24 past and present NHL players. Today’s list includes two Hockey Hall of Fame members, a handful of Stanley Cup champions, and…
Today in Hockey History: April 16 Matthew Zator | April 16, 2024 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…