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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

10 Greatest Pittsburgh Penguins in Franchise History

Nick Horwat | January 2, 2026

*This article was last updated in Jan. 2026 Since their inaugural 1967 season, fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins have witnessed some of the greatest players the sport has ever seen.…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Penguins History, Pittsburgh Penguins

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 31

Matthew Zator | December 31, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 30 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 1 As we get ready to say goodbye to the year and welcome in new beginnings, we will take…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Golden Knights History, Hockey History, Penguins History, Sabres History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 22

Matthew Zator | December 22, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 21 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 23 Dec. 22 is jam-packed with some of the biggest names and greatest players in National Hockey League history.…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Blues History, Bruins History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Oilers History, Panthers History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 8

Matthew Zator | December 8, 2025

Dec. 8 has been a very unique date in National Hockey League history. It gave us the first goal that was actually shot into the net by a goaltender. It…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Blues History, Column, Ducks History, Flames History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History

Pittsburgh Penguins’ All-Time Greatest Lines

Nick Horwat | November 24, 2025

In its 108-year history, the National Hockey League has seen some phenomenal players, and fans have been blessed enough to see these players join forces as linemates. Some of these…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Penguins History, Pittsburgh Penguins

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 21

Matthew Zator | November 21, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 20 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 22 This has been a very intriguing date in National Hockey League history. It has provided us with a…

Categories Archives, Flames History, Hockey History, Kraken History, Maple Leafs History, Penguins History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

Oldest Players with 100-Point Seasons

Kyle Gipe | November 15, 2025

It is difficult to score in the NHL. Not exactly breaking news. That’s why only six players, including Nikita Kucherov, Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, David Pastrnak, and Nathan MacKinnon, reached…

Categories Archives, Hockey History

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 13

Matthew Zator | November 13, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 12 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 14 This extremely busy day in National Hockey League history included a little bit of everything. For the first…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Blues History, Column, Hockey History, Predators History, Sabres History

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 9

Matthew Zator | November 9, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 8 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 10 Nov. 9 has been a very eventful day through the decades. A pair of the most successful brothers…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History, Red Wings History

6 NHL Players to Know for Your Daily Puckdoku Game

Stephen Ground | November 8, 2025

NHL fans are becoming addicted to a viral, daily online game called Puckdoku. Each day, a new grid of nine squares is released, with each column or row corresponding to…

Categories Archives, Elsewhere on the Web, Hockey History

Jaromír Jágr Breaks Gretzky’s Professional Hockey Goal Record

Ryan Gagne | October 31, 2025

Like a fine wine, Jaromír Jágr has only improved with age. As a 19-year-old in 1990, Jágr made his NHL debut and finished his rookie season hoisting the Stanley Cup.…

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