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Today in Hockey History: Jan. 21

Matthew Zator | January 21, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 20 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 22 Two of the greatest goal-scorers in the history of the National Hockey League had milestone moments on this…

Categories Archives, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Kings History, Oilers History, Penguins History, Red Wings History, Sharks History

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 20

Matthew Zator | January 20, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 19 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 21 Two of the greatest players who ever skated in the National Hockey League had memorable performances on this…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Blues History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Oilers History, Penguins History, Predators History, Red Wings History

Mark Messier – NHL Legend and 6-Time Stanley Cup Winner

Jeff Seide | January 18, 2026

Mark Messier did it all in a career that spanned 25 NHL seasons over four decades. He’s the only player in NHL history to captain two different professional teams to…

Categories Archives, Canucks History, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, New York Rangers, Oilers History, Player Profiles, Rangers History, Vancouver Canucks

The Strangest Superstitions in NHL History

Greg Boysen | January 18, 2026

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…

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Edmonton Oilers 50-Goal Scorers

Tony Wolak | January 15, 2026

During the 1980s, the Edmonton Oilers epitomized offense. From the 1981-82 season through 1985-86, they scored an average of 5.29 goals per game. They peaked in the 1983-84 season, putting up…

Categories Archives, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, Oilers History

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 12

Matthew Zator | January 12, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 11 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 13 Jan. 12 had some big moments from some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history. One…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Devils History, Flames History, Hockey History, Penguins History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 11

Matthew Zator | January 11, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 10 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 12 This wasn’t the most eventful date in National Hockey League history, but there was a huge win in…

Categories Archives, Capitals History, Column, Ducks History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Kings History, Oilers History

Today in Hockey History: Jan 10

Matthew Zator | January 10, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 9 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 11 Some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history have had plenty of reasons to celebrate on…

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Greatest NHL Player for Each Jersey Number

Spencer Lazary | January 8, 2026

Debates over great NHL players have been conducted for decades. People have debated over the greatest player to play each position, who the best goal scorer is, and who the…

Categories Archives, Hockey History

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 7

Matthew Zator | January 7, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 6 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 8 Jan. 7 has been a very busy day in both Philadelphia and Los Angeles throughout the history of…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Kings History, Oilers History

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 6

Matthew Zator | January 6, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 5 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 7 Jan. 6 has not been the busiest of dates in the National Hockey League history, but there are…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Canadiens History, Column, Devils History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Kings History, Maple Leafs History

Nick Stajduhar: The Forgotten Piece of the Wayne Gretzky Trade

Andrew Forbes | January 5, 2026

There’s a single day in Edmonton Oilers history that remains one of the darkest days in the organization’s history – Aug. 9, 1988. It was the day that fans of…

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