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Today in Hockey History: Dec. 27

Matthew Zator | December 27, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 26 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 28 On this date, one of the greatest players in National Hockey League history made his triumphant return after…

Categories Archives, Canucks History, Column, Hockey History, Oilers Management, Penguins History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

Penguins Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Goaltending Drama, Crosby, Blown Leads and More

THW Staff | December 15, 2025

The Pittsburgh Penguins enter the week of Dec. 15-21, 2025, in a precarious position, looking to snap a five-game losing streak while integrating a major new piece into their lineup.…

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NHL Hat Tricks History & Fun Facts

Matthew Zator | December 12, 2025

A hat trick is one of the NHL’s rarest achievements with only 77 during the 2024-25 season. That’s rarer than a shutout, with 154 in 2024-25, or a shorthanded goal,…

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Today in Hockey History: Dec. 12

Matthew Zator | December 12, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 11 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 13 This date in National Hockey League history has been quite eventful. Nearly 70 years ago, the league got…

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

Sid the Kid vs. Super Mario: Crosby Still Falls Short

Sylvie McCarthy | December 11, 2025

Sidney Crosby is in his 19th season as captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins and is playing some of the best hockey of his career. At 38 years old, he is…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Pittsburgh Penguins

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 11

Matthew Zator | December 11, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 10 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 12 One of the wildest games in National Hockey League history was played on this date in the Windy…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Blackhawks History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Oilers History, Penguins History

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 30

Matthew Zator | November 30, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 29 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 1 This date in 2005 saw a major trade that forever changed two franchises. Also, one of the greatest…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Penguins History, Sharks History

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 19

Matthew Zator | November 19, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 18 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 20 This date in National Hockey History has seen quite a bit of action in New York, both on…

Categories Archives, Canucks History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Penguins History, Rangers History

5 Greatest Canadian Hockey Players Ever

Colton Pankiw | November 17, 2025

Since the NHL was formed back in 1917, fans have seen a plethora of talent come and go. There have been many greats in the past, plenty of whom are…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, International Hockey, Top 10 Lists

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 17

Matthew Zator | November 17, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 16 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 18 Nov. 17 saw the first-ever meeting between the two highest scorers in NHL history. This date has also…

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Longest Winning Streaks in NHL History

Ryan Gagne | November 17, 2025

In Feb. 2024, the Edmonton Oilers came within 60 minutes of tying an NHL record with their 17th consecutive win. They only fell short of the mark held by the…

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All-Time Best Player From Every NHL Team

Ryan Gagne | November 11, 2025

*This article was updated in November 2025**Archive originally written by Jeff Seide Inside the Hockey Hall of Fame, there’s a large room–a sanctuary–that honors hockey’s most notable players, athletes, builders,…

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