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Today in Hockey History: Jan. 30

January 30, 2021 by Greg Boysen
Wayne Gretzky, Los Angeles Kings

On this date in National Hockey League history, the best two players of their generation both hit major milestones on the same night. Also, a whole slew of Hockey Hall …

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Categories Bruins History, Column, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Kings History, Penguins History, Red Wings History Tags Johnny Bucyk, Mario Lemieux, Top Story, Wayne Gretzky

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 1

January 1, 2021 by Greg Boysen
Maple Leafs, NHL, Winter Classic, Tom Turk, The Hockey Writers

New Year’s Day has meant outdoor hockey for National Hockey League fans over the past few years. That tradition began on this date along with many other great moments that …

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Categories Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History Tags Joel Quenneville, Johnny Bucyk, Sidney Crosby, Top Story

Worst Trades in Red Wings History

December 17, 2020 by Tony Wolak
Ted Lindsay, Detroit Red Wings

As the Detroit Red Wings continue to rebuild, thoughts of missed opportunities, unnecessarily long contracts, and poor trades often come to mind. And with general manager Ken Holland leading the …

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Categories Archives, Red Wings History Tags Johnny Bucyk, Ken Holland, Ted Lindsay, Terry Sawchuk

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 7

December 7, 2020 by Greg Boysen

This was a very important date in Montreal as their greatest captain played his first game with the “C” on his sweater. There were numerous Hall of Famers who had …

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Categories Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Oilers History, Wild History Tags Jean Beliveau, Johnny Bucyk, Top Story, Wayne Gretzky

Boston Bruins With 100-Point Seasons

October 24, 2020 by Brandon Share-Cohen
100 point seasons Boston Bruins Brad Marchand Phil Esposito Bobby Orr

The Boston Bruins are one of the NHL’s oldest franchises. As such, the team has seen its fair share of legends pass through the city through multiple generations that will …

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Categories Archives, Boston Bruins Tags Bobby Orr, Brad Marchand, Joe Thornton, Johnny Bucyk, Phil Esposito

Boston Bruins 50-Goal Scorers

October 12, 2020 by Brandon Share-Cohen
Phil Esposito Cam Neely Johnny Bucyk Rick Middleton

Throughout the 95-year history of the Boston Bruins franchise, there have been 11 different instances of a player reaching the 50-goal mark. Those 11 instances of 50-plus goals are made …

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Categories Archives, Bruins History Tags Cam Neely, Johnny Bucyk, Ken Hodge, Phil Esposito, Rick Middleton

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 15

September 15, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Beliveau and Richard

The date was a pretty big one for Canadian hockey. The national team won a pair of big tournaments and one of the greatest players to ever skate in the …

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Categories Bruins History, Canadiens History, Canucks History, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History Tags Johnny Bucyk, Mario Lemieux, Maurice Richard, Top Story

Bruins’ Top 20 Goal Scorers All-Time

August 17, 2020 by Carrie Salls
Bruins' Top 20 Goal Scorers All-Time

The Boston Bruins have had numerous prolific goalscorers in the team’s storied history, which dates back to 1924. Here are the best of the best: the top 20 Bruins’ scorers …

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Categories Archives, Bruins History, Top 10 Lists Tags Johnny Bucyk, Phil Esposito, Ray Bourque, Rick Middleton

Today in Hockey History: July 10

July 10, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Nikita Kucherov Tampa Bay Lightning

July 10 saw a big trade between two “Original Six” franchises that saw one of them obtain the greatest goal scorer in their team’s history. Also, two current stars inked …

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Categories Bruins History, Column, Lightning History, Rangers History, Red Wings History Tags Dominik Hasek, Johnny Bucyk, Terry Sawchuk, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: May 12

May 12, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Bernie Federko

This date has provided plenty of big postseason moments throughout the history of the National Hockey League. In addition, two Hall of Famers and all-time greats are celebrating birthdays today. …

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Categories Blues History, Bruins History, Islanders History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History Tags Bernie Federko, Borje Salming, Johnny Bucyk, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: April 21

April 21, 2020 by Greg Boysen
John Bucyk Boston Bruins

April 21 has been a very busy day in National Hockey League history. We have seen defensemen shine on the offensive stage, some big hat tricks and plenty of other …

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Categories Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Lightning History, Maple Leafs History Tags Bill Barilko, Johnny Bucyk, Long Read, Top Story

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Habs Crush Leafs; Gamble Hurt

March 17, 2016 by Rick Cole
Jean Beliveau

The Montreal Canadiens crushed the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-2 last night in Toronto in one of three National Hockey League games. In the other two matches, Bobby Hull scored his …

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Categories Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Expansion Tags 50 Years Ago, Jean Beliveau, Johnny Bucyk, Sidney Salomon Jr.
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