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Today in Hockey History: Dec. 20

Matthew Zator | December 20, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 19 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 21 Dec. 20 has been a very eventful and exciting date in the history of the National Hockey League.…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Kings History, Oilers History

Montreal Canadiens 50-Goal Scorers

Jeff Seide | December 4, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens have six players who have made it into the celebrated 50-goal club. Prior to 1970, the elusive milestone was rarely reached. During the 1970s and 1980s, as seasons…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 11

Matthew Zator | November 11, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 10 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 12 Minnesota is rich in hockey history and this date brought some big moments over the years. Also, there…

Categories Archives, Blue Jackets History, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Stars History

Canadiens’ Retired Jerseys – the Story of a Famed Franchise

THW Archives | November 2, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens, one of the oldest professional sports franchises in North America, have a very storied past of success. They have honoured 18 players by taking their 15 jersey…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 21

Matthew Zator | October 21, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 20 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 22 Oct. 21 has seen plenty of memorable moments from some of the best players in NHL history. This…

Categories Archives, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

Montreal Canadiens’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time

Blain Potvin | October 13, 2025

There is no doubt that the Montreal Canadiens are the most iconic franchise in the hockey world. Having won 24 Stanley Cups since their inception in 1909 has helped the…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens, Top 10 Lists

A Look Back on the 5 Worst Teams in NHL History

Ryan Ventura | October 12, 2025

The San Jose Sharks made headlines to start the 2023-24 season, losing their first 11 games. While this start was one of the worst in NHL history, they were able…

Categories Archives, Capitals History, Hockey History, Islanders History, New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, San Jose Sharks, Senators History, Sharks History, Washington Capitals

Guy Lafleur: The Last of the Great Habs Skaters

Jeff Seide | September 20, 2025

Guy Lafleur’s 17-year NHL career spanned from 1971 until 1991. The first 14 years were with the Habs, followed by a three-year retirement. He then skated one season with the…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 20

Matthew Zator | September 20, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 19 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 21 There have been some unique moments in NHL history that have occurred on this date. In California, two…

Categories Archives, Blue Jackets History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Maple Leafs History

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 17

Matthew Zator | September 17, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 16 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 18 Sept. 17 has been a very busy day in NHL history. One franchise played in its first-ever game,…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Sabres History

What if the Bruins Had Kept Ken Dryden?

The Old Prof | September 9, 2025

Some trades are just bad. Others quietly reshape the future. In 1964, the Boston Bruins used the 14th overall pick to draft a lanky teenager from Ontario named Ken Dryden.…

Categories Boston Bruins, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens

Myth of the Montreal Canadiens’ Early Success

THW Archives | September 5, 2025

For generations, the Habs have been dogged by accusations that their historic Stanley Cup success was because they had territorial rights to the best players French Canada had to offer.…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens
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