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Today in Hockey History: Feb. 24

Matthew Zator | February 24, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Feb. 23 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Feb. 25 Feb. 24 has been a big day for two of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” franchises. In…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Column, Hockey History, Oilers History, Rangers History, Sabres History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 24 & 25

Matthew Zator | December 24, 2025

It has been nearly 50 years since the National Hockey League has played on either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. With that in mind, we have combined all the great…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 9

Matthew Zator | December 9, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 8 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 10 This has been a very busy date in the history of the National Hockey League. The theme of…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Blues History, Canadiens History, Hockey History, Kings History, Lightning History, Oilers History, Sabres History, Senators History

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 26

Matthew Zator | November 26, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 25 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 27 If it weren’t for one of the events on Nov. 26, there wouldn’t even be a National Hockey…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Oilers History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 16

Matthew Zator | October 16, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 15 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 17 The NHL changed forever on this date when one of its most legendary players took to the ice…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Kings History, Maple Leafs History, Penguins History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 7

Matthew Zator | October 7, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 6 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 8 Oct. 7 has been an extremely busy date in NHL history, starting in 1954 all the way until…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Column, Flames History, Golden Knights History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Lightning History, Rangers History

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 22

Matthew Zator | September 22, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 21 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 23 A pair of longtime teammates were inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame together on this date. Also,…

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

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 7

Matthew Zator | August 7, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 6 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 8 Aug. 7 is a bittersweet day in NHL history as the hockey world lost one of its greatest…

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Stan Mikita: A True Chicago Legend

Greg Boysen | August 7, 2025

On Aug. 7, 2018, the hockey world lost one of its greatest ambassadors and the city of Chicago lost one of its biggest sports legends. Stan Mikita passed away at…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Chicago Blackhawks, Hockey History, Player Profiles

Today in Hockey History: May 20

Matthew Zator | May 20, 2025

On this date, Mother Nature made her presence felt during one of the most memorable games in National Hockey League history. Also, there was plenty of overtime drama and some…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Column, Ducks History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Penguins History, Sabres History

Today in Hockey History: April 14

Matthew Zator | April 14, 2025

Some of the greatest players to ever play in the National Hockey League had big moments on April 14. A pair of legends hoisted the Stanley Cup for the final…

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Today in Hockey History: March 28

Matthew Zator | March 28, 2025

March 28 is a significant date in National Hockey League history, with some of the biggest names and greatest players to ever take the ice having historical moments. Between some…

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