Today in Hockey History: May 18
The winningest franchise in National Hockey League history had plenty to celebrate on this date throughout the decades. Also, one of the greatest European imports to ever play in the…
Jean Beliveau
Best NHL Team of All-Time Brackets: 1959-60 Montreal Canadiens
In at least one way, 1959-60 was the Montreal Canadiens’ last kick at the can, as it was the final season of superstar Maurice Richard’s career. It just so happens,…
Canadiens 12 Days of Hockeymas: A Dynasty Is Born with 5 Straight Cups
In NHL history, only a single franchise has won five straight Stanley Cups. Unsurprisingly, the Montreal Canadiens, with a league-leading 24 championships up to now, accomplished the feat from 1956-60.…
Jean Beliveau: A Class Act
On this date, March 3, 1968, Jean Beliveau scored for the Montreal Canadiens in a 5-2 loss to the Red Wings to become the second player in NHL history with…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Canadiens Crush Wings in Game Five
Montreal Canadiens are one win away from their second straight Stanley Cup after they drubbed the Detroit Red Wings 5-1 last night in Montreal. It was an all-round team effort…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Habs, Hawks Draw First Blood
The Stanley Cup playoffs opened last night in Montreal and Chicago and went pretty much according to form. The Canadiens edged the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 while the Black Hawks…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Playoffs Start Tonight – Who’s Gonna Win?
The Stanley Cup Playoffs start on two fronts tonight. The Montreal Canadiens will host the Toronto Maple Leafs while the Detroit Red Wings will journey to Chicago to take on…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Habs Crush Leafs; Gamble Hurt
The Montreal Canadiens crushed the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-2 last night in Toronto in one of three National Hockey League games. In the other two matches, Bobby Hull scored his…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Big M First Leaf to Tally 250
Frank Mahovlich made history in front of the home fans as the Toronto Maple Leafs edged the Boston Bruins 3-2 in one of three National Hockey League games played last…
Canadiens Remain Revered Icons Of The Game
One look at the press seating chart at a Montreal Canadiens game, and numbers can be overwhelming. Not only are there a plethora of print, web and electronic personnel…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Death Threats Can’t Deter Howe
Gordie Howe scored his 20th goal of the season and added an assist as his Detroit Red Wings skated to a 4-2 win over the Boston Bruins. Howe’s strong performance…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Leafs Bring Bruins Back to Earth
The lowly Boston Bruins were winners of four games in a row until last night. They came crashing back to earth with a resounding thud as a result of a…