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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

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

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 3

Matthew Zator | October 3, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 2 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 4 The most storied team in NHL history signed one of their most legendary players on this date. Also,…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Canucks History, Column, Hockey History, Rangers History

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

Jean Béliveau, Miracle of Modesty

THW Archives | August 31, 2025

Originally written when Mr. Béliveau passed away in Dec. 2014. The hockey world, and all of Canada, mourns the loss of Jean Béliveau, a man of miraculous talent and total modesty,…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens, Player Profiles

Today in Hockey History: Aug 31

Matthew Zator | August 31, 2025

Some of the greatest players from multiple NHL eras had big moments on this date. Everything from birth dates, to the signing of a first professional contract, to being traded…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Devils History, Ducks History, Hockey History

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 24

Matthew Zator | August 24, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 23 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 25 On this date, in 1972, the greatest single class in the history of the Hockey Hall of Fame…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History

The NHL 500-Goal Club

Brandon Share-Cohen | August 20, 2025

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

Today in Hockey History: May 18

Matthew Zator | May 18, 2025

The winningest franchise in National Hockey League history had plenty to celebrate on this date throughout the decades. Also, one of the greatest European imports to ever play in the…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Oilers History
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