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Today in Hockey History: Jan. 16

Matthew Zator | January 16, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 15 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 17 This hasn’t been the busiest day in National Hockey League history, but it still has its charm. One…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Column, Hockey History, Rangers Management, Red Wings History, Sabres History

NHL’s 5 Weirdest Records & Accomplishments

Alex Hutton | January 14, 2026

Since Alex Ovechkin has completed his quest to break the NHL’s most famous record, I have been speculating on the opposite — some of the least famous records in the…

Categories Archives, Hockey History

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 12

Matthew Zator | January 12, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 11 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 13 Jan. 12 had some big moments from some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history. One…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Devils History, Flames History, Hockey History, Penguins History, Red Wings History

Greatest NHL Player for Each Jersey Number

Spencer Lazary | January 8, 2026

Debates over great NHL players have been conducted for decades. People have debated over the greatest player to play each position, who the best goal scorer is, and who the…

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Today in Hockey History: Jan. 3

Matthew Zator | January 3, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 2 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 4 The players who had big days on Jan. 3 read like a list of who’s who in the…

Categories Archives, Devils History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 2

Matthew Zator | January 2, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 1 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 3 Jan. 2 has been a unique date in National Hockey League history. It has seen two legends of…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Column, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Islanders History, Penguins History, Rangers History, Red Wings History, Senators History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 24 & 25

Matthew Zator | December 24, 2025

It has been nearly 50 years since the National Hockey League has played on either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. With that in mind, we have combined all the great…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History

Top 5 Father-Son Duos in NHL History

Jeff Seide | December 22, 2025

Father-son bloodlines are deeply rooted in the NHL. And with every passing NHL Draft, it seems there’s high-end talent continuing to be passed-on. It’s a family tradition. Fathers teach their…

Categories Archives, Hockey History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 16

Matthew Zator | December 16, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 15 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 17 There is little doubt that the city of Montreal is responsible for some of the biggest moments and…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Senators History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 13

Matthew Zator | December 13, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 12 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 14 The greatest player to ever strap on a pair of ice skates had plenty of memories on this…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Capitals History, Column, Ducks History, Hockey History, Kings History, Oilers History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 4

Matthew Zator | December 4, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 3 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 5 The most successful team in National Hockey League history was founded on this date. Decades later, one of…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Canucks History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Oilers History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 1

Matthew Zator | December 1, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 30 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 2 For those of you who like to look back at the early days of the National Hockey League,…

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