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Today in Hockey History: March 17

Matthew Zator | March 17, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: March 16 Tomorrow in Hockey History: March 18 The greatest of them all had another huge day on this date in NHL history. Plus, two of the…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History

10 Things You Never Knew About Hockey

THW Archives | February 18, 2026

From the THW Archives, written by former contributor Alli Baker and originally published Feb. 16, 2015. So you think you know everything there is to know about hockey, eh? Well if…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Top 10 Lists

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 15

Matthew Zator | February 15, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Feb. 14 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Feb. 16 One of the most iconic teams in the history of the National Hockey League was close to relocating…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Penguins History, Red Wings History

New Jersey Devils Olympians From 1998 to the Present

Devora Slonim | February 9, 2026

With the 2026 men’s Olympic hockey tournament set to begin in just a few days, the global spotlight turns to one of sport’s grandest stages. After being absent from the…

Categories Devils History, New Jersey Devils, Olympics

Where Are They Now? The 2010 Canadian Olympic Hockey Team

Lukas Bernasiewicz | January 29, 2026

The NHL makes its mighty return to the Winter Olympics next February. NHL players have produced some of the most memorable Olympic hockey games, such as the 2006 gold medal…

Categories Hockey History, International Hockey, Olympics

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 29

Matthew Zator | January 29, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 28 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 30 One of the greatest goaltenders the National Hockey League had ever seen officially ended his playing career on…

Categories Archives, Column, Devils History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Islanders History, Sabres History

Most Games Played By a Goalie in One NHL Season

THW Archives | January 17, 2026

Marc Denis can proudly say that he etched his name into the hockey history book somewhere. He earned a spot on this list of most games played by a goalie…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Goaltending, Top 10 Lists

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 14

Matthew Zator | January 14, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 13 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 15 This was a significant date for the pioneers and early stars of the National Hockey League. Jan. 14…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Devils History, Hockey History, Islanders History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 21

Matthew Zator | December 21, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 20 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 22 Dec. 21 has been a very eventful date in National Hockey League history. Two NHL records were broken,…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Kings History, Lightning History, Sabres History

10 Best First-Round Drafted Goalies in NHL History

Ryan Gagne | December 19, 2025

*This archive was originally published before the 2023 NHL Draft Historically, more than 12,000 players have been drafted in the NHL Amateur (1963-1978) and Entry Drafts (1979-present), with around 11…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft

Gretzky, Ovechkin and the Goalies They Scored On (A Lot)

Ryan Gagne | November 29, 2025

Hockey fans who were old enough probably remember where they were on Mar. 23, 1994. Wayne Gretzky, known as The Great One, took a pass from longtime teammate Marty McSorely…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, Kings History, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, Oilers History, Rangers History, St Louis Blues, Washington Capitals

The NHL’s Most Unbreakable Playoff Records

Andrew Forbes | November 23, 2025

A while back we sat down together and opened the NHL’s record book in search of some of the game’s most unbreakable records. While Wayne Gretzky’s name is found throughout…

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