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The Strangest Superstitions in NHL History

Greg Boysen | January 18, 2023

As professional athletes, NHL hockey players will do whatever it takes to be successful on the ice. On top of their on and off-ice training and preparation, many players throughout…

Revisiting the Oilers’ Stunning 1998 Playoff Upset of the Avalanche

Brian Swane | December 27, 2022

*This article was published ahead of the Oilers’ 2022 Western Conference Final series against the Colorado Avalanche On May 26, 2022, the Edmonton Oilers punched their ticket to the Western…

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 6

Matthew Zator | December 6, 2022

The greatest player to ever skate in the National Hockey League set another one of his numerous records on this date. Also, there was a trio of very rare goaltending…

Top 3 All-Time Canadiens Goalies

Ryan Szporer | December 4, 2022

While the adage goes that defense wins championships, 16 goalies have won the Conn Smythe Trophy in NHL history compared to just 10 defensemen. Considering the Montreal Canadiens have won…

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 2

Matthew Zator | December 2, 2022

This date in National Hockey League history has been a somber one for fans in Montreal as they lost one of the biggest legends, and a great goaltender played his…

The NHL’s Most Unbreakable Playoff Records

Andrew Forbes | November 23, 2022

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…

The 5 Greatest Goaltenders in NHL History

THW Archives | November 16, 2022

Ranking goaltenders throughout the history of the NHL is an arduous task. Multiple factors must be considered: sheer dominance, longevity, impact on the sport, etc. For some, raw win and ring totals…

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 14

Matthew Zator | November 14, 2022

This date in NHL history saw a son join his father in the 1,000-point club. There were also plenty of offensive milestones reached while a handful of goaltenders did their…

Top 5 All-Time Avalanche Trades

Kerry Collins | November 4, 2022

Since they moved from Quebec in 1995, the Colorado Avalanche have made a handful of trades whose legacy was felt for seasons after the transaction itself. This list will discuss the five franchise-defining trades…

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 17

Matthew Zator | October 17, 2022

Some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history had big moments on this date. The records for the most wins by a goaltender and points by a defenseman…

Best NHL Goalies of the 1990s

Greg Boysen | October 15, 2022

The 1990s was an amazing decade of growth and excitement for the National Hockey League. With the European influence on the game leading to a faster, more wide-open style of…

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 14

Matthew Zator | October 14, 2022

Oct. 14 is a very important date in NHL history as its greatest player lit the lamp for the first time. Also, three expansion teams found the win column for…

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