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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

Top 10 All-Time European-Born NHL Forwards

Kyle Gipe | May 1, 2025

*This was originally published in April 2018 Europeans are having a bigger impact in the NHL now than ever before. Of the 1,023 players to play in at least one…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Top 10 Lists

Top 10 Hockey Celebrations of All Time

THW Archives | April 16, 2025

Originally published in July 2015, this post has stood the test of time. We feel many of our new fans will enjoy it. The NHL has seen its fair share of…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Top 10 Lists

Today in Hockey History: April 8

Matthew Zator | April 8, 2025

Mr. Hockey broke a pair of Stanley Cup playoff records on this date, 29 years apart. Also, three franchises won their first-ever postseason games and plenty of new records were…

Categories Archives, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Jets History, Oilers History, Penguins History, Red Wings History, Sabres History

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…

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

5 Best 10th-Overall Draft Picks in NHL History

Josh Reinitz | March 16, 2025

The 2024 Draft was the first time in over a decade that the NHL Draft Lottery failed to change the draft order. The New Jersey Devils selected 10th overall in…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, New Jersey Devils, NHL Entry Draft

The Evolution of Europeans in the NHL

THW Archives | March 15, 2025

European NHL players have played a large part in the development of the National Hockey League over the last three decades – but try to imagine the NHL without all…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, International Hockey

Today in Hockey History: March 7

Matthew Zator | March 7, 2025

March 7 is full of the biggest names the National Hockey League has ever seen adding to their legendary resumes. This date has seen it all; huge assists, record-setting shorthanded…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Oilers History

Today in Hockey History: March 5

Matthew Zator | March 5, 2025

Some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history had big moments on this date. The numbers 50 and 100 have come up repeatedly, there were some major assists…

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Every NHL Team’s All-Time Leader in Points

Andrew Forbes | March 3, 2025

*This was updated in March 2025 It means something to have a good NHL career. For players, numbers and success are everything. After all, that’s what defines a player’s career…

Categories Archives, Hockey History

Today in Hockey History: March 2

Matthew Zator | March 2, 2025

March 2 has been loaded with huge names having big nights throughout National Hockey League history. If you are a fan of the 1990s, then today’s journey back in time…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Bruins Management, Column, Hockey History, Jets History, Penguins History

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 28

Matthew Zator | February 28, 2025

Feb. 28 is far from the busiest date in National Hockey League history, but it has given us some great memories, especially for fans in the Big Apple. Also, this…

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