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Today in Hockey History: March 3

Matthew Zator | March 3, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: March 2 Tomorrow in Hockey History: March 4 March 3 was a special day for one of the most successful families in National Hockey League history.…

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

The NHL 500-Goal Club

Brandon Share-Cohen | February 18, 2026

In hockey, one of the most basic, quantifiable ways to measure success is by tracking a player’s goal-scoring numbers. While the game is complex and has many moving parts, at…

Categories Archives, Hockey History

Guy Lafleur: The Last of the Great Habs Skaters

Jeff Seide | January 6, 2026

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: Dec. 18

Matthew Zator | December 18, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 17 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 19 The Montreal Canadiens are the most storied and successful franchise in the history of the National Hockey League.…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Blue Jackets History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Rangers History, Red Wings 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. 7

Matthew Zator | December 7, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 6 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 8 This was a significant date in Montreal as their greatest captain played his first game with the “C”…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Oilers History, Rangers History, Wild History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 2

Matthew Zator | December 2, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 1 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 3 This date in National Hockey League history has been a somber one for fans in Montreal as they…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Maple Leafs History

10 NHL Players with the Most Stanley Cups

Ryan Gagne | November 26, 2025

According to numbers obtained from NHL Records, there have been 1,090 players to win the Stanley Cup, with 467 players (42%) winning it more than once. Interestingly, the further we…

Categories Archives, Hockey History

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 5

Matthew Zator | November 5, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 4 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 6 This date in NHL history has seen a little bit of everything. There were multiple goals scored in…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Canucks History, Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Kings History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings 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. 30

Matthew Zator | October 30, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 29 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 31 One of the greatest lines in NHL history was put together for the first time on this date.…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Lightning History

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 29

Matthew Zator | October 29, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 28 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 30 Some of the most legendary players in NHL history added to their resumes on this date. Detroit and…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Penguins History, Red Wings History
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