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Today in Hockey History: Feb 7

Matthew Zator | February 7, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Feb. 6 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Feb. 8 The greatest single offensive performance in National Hockey League history took place on this date. Plus, some of…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Column, Ducks History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Maple Leafs History

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 6

Matthew Zator | February 6, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Feb. 5 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Feb. 7 Arguably the best father and son duo in National Hockey League history had huge moments on this date.…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Blues History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History

New York Islanders’ Greatest of All-Time

THW Archives | February 4, 2026

On Feb. 4, 1978, Hockey Hall of Famer and a member of the 100 Greatest NHL Players club, Mike Bossy, recorded the first hat trick of his NHL career as the New…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Islanders History, New York Islanders

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 24

Matthew Zator | January 24, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 23 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 25 One of the greatest goal scorers in National Hockey League history had two big achievements on this date.…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Canucks History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Wild History

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 2

Matthew Zator | January 2, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 1 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 3 Jan. 2 has been a unique date in National Hockey League history. It has seen two legends of…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Column, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Islanders History, Penguins History, Rangers History, Red Wings History, Senators History

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,…

Categories Archives, Hockey History

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 16

Matthew Zator | November 16, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 15 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 17 Nov. 16 has seen quite a few memorable moments in NHL history, including an “Original 6” franchise taking…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Ducks History, Flames History, Hockey History, Kings History, Rangers History, Red Wings History, Sharks History

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 24

Matthew Zator | October 24, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 23 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 25 Perhaps the greatest defenseman in NHL history hit a pair of milestones, with two different teams, on this…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Penguins History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: May 17

Matthew Zator | May 17, 2025

May 17 is a very good date for hockey fans on Long Island and in the Steel City. However, the fans in the Twin Cities did not enjoy this date…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Oilers History, Penguins History, Stars History

Today in Hockey History: May 8

Matthew Zator | May 8, 2025

The teams from the Empire State have enjoyed quite a bit of success on this date throughout the years. May 8 has also provided some “Original Six” memories, big performances…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Column, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Islanders History, Oilers History, Rangers History, Sabres History

Today in Hockey History: May 7

Matthew Zator | May 7, 2025

Today we look back at another busy day in National Hockey League history. May 7 has seen its fair share of Stanley Cup Final games, legendary players doing what they…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Islanders History

Today in Hockey History: May 3

Matthew Zator | May 3, 2025

May 3 has seen quite a bit of National Hockey League history throughout the decades. Among the memorable moments include the first non-North American scoring champion, numerous overtime goals, and…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Bruins History, Column, Flames History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Penguins History
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