NHL Goalies with the Most Saves in a Game Ryan Gagne | March 10, 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…
Best NHL Goalies of the 1990s Greg Boysen | February 7, 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…
3 San Jose Sharks That Fans Would Like to Forget About Alex Hutton | February 5, 2024 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…
The Strangest Superstitions in NHL History Greg Boysen | January 18, 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…
Top 10 Best Undrafted NHL Goalies Jeff Seide | December 27, 2023 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…
Top 10 Longest Stanley Cup Playoff Streaks Ryan Gagne | December 11, 2023 The end of the 2022-23 NHL season is upon us, leaving many teams outside the playoff picture and putting several streaks on the line. Moreover, the Pittsburgh Penguins are on…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 24 Matthew Zator | November 24, 2023 This date in National Hockey League history was very eventful in both Detroit and Philadelphia. In addition, a pair of Hall of Famers hung up their skates, an all-time great…
Ranking the Maple Leafs Best Goalies Since 1990 The Old Prof | November 19, 2023 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,…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 18 Matthew Zator | October 18, 2023 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…
Today in Hockey History: July 2 Matthew Zator | July 2, 2023 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…
Today in Hockey History: June 17 Matthew Zator | June 17, 2023 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…
Today in Hockey History: April 16 Matthew Zator | April 16, 2023 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…