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Today in Hockey History: Dec. 30

Matthew Zator | December 30, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 29 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 31 If you had to construct a Mount Rushmore of the four greatest players in National Hockey League History,…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Canadiens History, Canucks History, Hockey History, Kings History, Maple Leafs History, Penguins History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 29

Matthew Zator | December 29, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 28 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 30 This date in National Hockey League history has seen a little bit of everything. One of the most…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Kings History, Rangers History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 28

Matthew Zator | December 28, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 27 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 29 This date in National Hockey League history included some big names in Montreal and Pittsburgh having huge nights.…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Canucks History, Devils History, Hockey History, Penguins History, Rangers History

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. 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

Montreal Canadiens 50-Goal Scorers

Jeff Seide | December 4, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens have six players who have made it into the celebrated 50-goal club. Prior to 1970, the elusive milestone was rarely reached. During the 1970s and 1980s, as seasons…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 8

Matthew Zator | November 8, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 7 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 9 Nov. 8 has been a very eventful date in NHL history. Arguably the greatest defenseman ever retired, while…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Canucks History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Kings 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. 31

Matthew Zator | October 31, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 30 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 1 Halloween has provided us with plenty of (hat) tricks and treats throughout the history of the National Hockey…

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

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. 19

Matthew Zator | October 19, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 18 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 20 If you like legendary names, then Oct. 19 is the date for you. Some of the greatest players…

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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…

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