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Today in Hockey History: April 19

Matthew Zator | April 19, 2025

April 19 has proven to be a big day for netminders in National Hockey League history. This date has also given us the start of the first modern-era dynasty, a…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Column, Devils History, Flames History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Sharks History

Today in Hockey History: April 4

Matthew Zator | April 4, 2025

This date might be one of the most significant in the history of the National Hockey League. Many legendary had huge moments, including some playing in their final regular-season games.…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Boston Bruins, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Chicago Blackhawks, Column, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens

Today in Hockey History: March 19

Matthew Zator | March 19, 2025

The NHL history made on this date spans nearly a century. The names in today’s column read like a who’s who list of the Hockey Hall of Fame. From the…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Panthers History, Rangers History

Today in Hockey History: March 11

Matthew Zator | March 11, 2025

The rivalry between Boston and Montreal is one of the best in National Hockey League history, and both franchises had numerous memories on this date. The pioneers of the sport…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins Management, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 20

Matthew Zator | February 20, 2025

One of the top offensive stars in the history of the NHL was born on this date and celebrated in style three different times. Feb. 20 came up huge in…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 8

Matthew Zator | February 8, 2025

Some of the biggest names in the history of the National Hockey League accomplished feats on this date no other player ever had before. Also, fans in the Windy City…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 25

Matthew Zator | January 25, 2025

The numbers 200 and 400 showed up numerous times on this date throughout National Hockey League history. In addition, there were a handful of events and feats to happen for…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Column, Hockey History, Oilers History, Penguins History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 14

Matthew Zator | January 14, 2025

This was a significant date for the pioneers and early stars of the National Hockey League. Jan. 14 stood out for a legend in Boston and a pair of all-time…

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

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 9

Matthew Zator | January 9, 2025

One of the greatest goal-scorers in the history of the National Hockey League laced up his skates one final time on this date. Plus, Jan. 9 was a big night…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Capitals History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

Daily Hockey Trivia – Swedish Goals, 100 Points & Golden Knights

Jacob Billington | August 7, 2024

Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Aug. 7, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…

Categories Column, Hockey History, Vegas Golden Knights

Boston Bruins 50-Goal Scorers

Brandon Share-Cohen | April 14, 2024

Throughout the 96-year history of the Boston Bruins franchise, there have been 11 different instances of a player reaching the 50-goal mark. Those 11 instances of 50-plus goals are made…

Categories Boston Bruins, Bruins History, Hockey History

Crosby Records 1,000th Career Assist & Passes Esposito in Points

Matthew Zator | April 11, 2024

Sidney Crosby is now 10th alone on the NHL’s all-time scoring list. With a goal and two assists against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, he passed the great Phil…

Categories NHL News, Pittsburgh Penguins
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