First-Year Islanders Shocked Big, Bad Bruins 48 Years Ago
It’s somehow appropriate that the New York Islanders play the Boston Bruins on Monday. Of the tens of thousands of NHL games played since the league was founded in 1917,…
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Marleau Leads Players, Coaches Seeking NHL Milestones in 2020-21
Patrick Marleau has a chance to break one of the NHL’s longest-lasting records this season. The San Jose Sharks forward enters 2020-21 having played 1,723 regular season games. If he…
2020-21 Season Openers: Flames Lose Again, Islanders & Capitals Excel
The Calgary Flames still can’t win on opening night, not even with a two-goal lead. But the start of the 2020-21 NHL season portended good things for two East Division…
Opening Night Storylines: Lightning, Matthews, Rivalries & More
The Tampa Bay Lightning will have history on their side Wednesday. The Lightning open defense of their Stanley Cup championship when they host the Chicago Blackhawks at Amalie Arena in…
NHL Opening-Night History Trivia
Opening night for the pandemic-delayed 2020-21 NHL season is Wednesday, when the first the first five of 868 regular-season games will be played. It will be a season like no…
Ovechkin Poised to Keep Climbing in NHL Record Book
Alex Ovechkin may only be able to play 56 games because the 2020-21 NHL season has been shortened by the coronavirus pandemic, but that doesn’t mean he can’t pass a…
Flyers Staked Claim as World’s Best Team By Defeating Red Army
The Philadelphia Flyers had the entire National Hockey League rooting for them on Jan. 11, 1976. That was an unusual occurrence for the “Broad Street Bullies,” who had used a…
NHL’s Most Exciting Players All-Time: From ‘Rocket’ Richard to McDavid
There are exciting players, and then there are players who yank you right out of your seat — the guys who make you shake your head and wonder, “How did…
Phil Esposito Grew to Love Rangers Fans, Playing in New York
Phil Esposito hung up his skates for good 40 years ago today. On Jan. 9, 1981, he played his 1,282nd and final NHL game, earning an assist in the New…
Devils Have Uphill Climb to Qualify for 2021 Playoffs
The New Jersey Devils look like a team that’s in the wrong place at the wrong time. They should be better than they were a year ago when they were…