Mike Gartner: Revisiting a True Hall of Fame Career
Right winger Mike Gartner played 19 seasons in the National Hockey League. He scored at least 30 goals in 17 of those 19 campaigns. This phenomenal feat is an NHL…
Mike Gartner
Capitals History: Reliving 1987’s Easter Epic vs. the Islanders
Fans drove into the parking lots of the Capital Centre in Landover on a warm Saturday evening on April 18, 1987, expecting to see the thrills and excitement of playoff…
Today in Hockey History: April 16
April 16 is a huge date amongst the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” franchises, with four of them winning the Stanley Cup. There are also plenty of Hall of Fame…
Today in Hockey History: April 7
On this date, the emergency backup goaltender was taken to a whole new level during a Stanley Cup Final game. This was also a big date for extending streaks and…
New York Rangers Trade Deadline History
The New York Rangers will look to be buyers during the upcoming trade deadline on Mar. 21, as they’re in a position to qualify for the playoffs for the first…
Today in Hockey History: Feb. 5
Feb. 5 has had a little bit of everything over the years. We saw one of the coolest moments in All-Star Game history. One of the greatest goaltenders to ever…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 19
When it comes to historical dates in the National Hockey League, Dec. 19 is right up near the top of the list. The first game in league history was played…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 14
Dec. 14 has been a very eventful and unique day in National Hockey League history. Among the more memorable moments are a pair of Hall of Fame blueliners scoring their…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 13
So many historical events occurred on Oct. 13 throughout National Hockey League history. “Mr. Hockey” scored his first NHL goal in eight years, numerous big names lit the lamp for…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 26
Aug. 26 is a date that is loaded with big names in National Hockey League history. The Hockey Hall of Fame inducted three different classes. A legendary defenseman signed the…
Washington Capitals’ 50-Goal Scorers
In 44 years of hockey, through the team’s darkest seasons and golden eras, plenty of scoring sensations have suited up for the Washington Capitals. Surprisingly, for a team that did not win their first Stanley Cup until 2018, five different Capitals have breached the 50-goal barrier, more than on half of the “Original Six” teams. Only three Toronto Maple Leafs, three Chicago Blackhawks, and three New York Rangers have ever managed the same feat over a combined 287 seasons.
Hall of Famer Mike Gartner
In honour of his 60th birthday, we are re-publishing this great profile of Hall of Famer Mike Gartner. On March 26, 1994, Toronto Maple Leaf and future Hockey Hall of…