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 playoff records while one team’s direction was forever changed. Let’s take our daily trip back in time and relive all the best moments April 7
Canadiens History
Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price defied the odds when he won the 2022 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. He technically defied the odds just coming back to end the 2021-22 season too, though. Should anyone really be surprised? Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price – (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images) It’s almost business as usual
Three big-time hockey cities – Montreal, Edmonton, and Washington – all had plenty of memories on this date. Feb. 19 has also provided us with some great performances and milestones between the pipes. It is time for us to take our daily trip back through NHL history and relive the best moments from this date.
The Great One had an infatuation with the number five, while 200 was another lucky number on this date in National Hockey League history. Also, there were multiple memories in Chicago, and some of the game’s early pioneers raised the bar. Let’s take our daily trip back in time to enjoy all the best moments
If you look at a list of all-time great books about hockey, invariably, Ken Dryden’s The Game will be in the top 10. The book is actually number nine on Sports Illustrated’s list of the 100 best sports books of all time. The only other hockey book to crack that list—which, complied in 2002, is
The top two scorers in National Hockey League history both had memorable nights on this date. Jan. 27 was a very busy date in Montreal, Toronto, and Pittsburgh. Some of the biggest names in the history of the game left their mark on this date through the years. So, let’s fire up the THW time
A lot of names that you would see while touring the Hockey Hall of Fame had big moments on Jan. 8. A pair of all-time greats made their National Hockey League debuts, some impressive streaks were extended, and the year 2000 gave us quite the evening on this date. Let’s fire up our daily hockey
Minnesota is rich in hockey history and this date brought some big moments over the years. Also, there were plenty of big offensive performances including some from defenders on the back end. The first-ever empty-net goal in NHL history was scored and a new franchise revealing its name are among the other memories to occur
Welcome back to another edition of the Montreal Canadiens draft class revisited, where we look at each selection and use hindsight to determine whether the team made the right choice or missed out on big-name talent. Next up is 2016, a short draft for Marc Bergevin’s regime, with six picks. The Canadiens and second-round picks are like
Nov. 16 has seen quite a few memorable moments in NHL history, including an “Original 6” franchise taking the ice for the first time. This was also a significant date for a Hall of Fame goaltender, an Anaheim Ducks legend, and for defensemen finding the scoresheet. The THW time machine is warmed up and ready
A pair of Hall of Fame teammates both hit big milestones on this date. Nov. 6 was also very memorable during the early days of the NHL, with some of the game’s pioneers making contributions. Plus, the son of a hockey legend kept the family tradition of success alive and well. So, let’s begin our
Nov. 1 was a big date for one of the greatest goaltenders in NHL history. Plus, there were numerous memories for hockey fans in Boston, Detroit, New York, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis. So, let’s take our daily trip back in time to relive all the best moments from this date. Plante Changes the Game Forever
Oct. 18 has seen some memorable victories in NHL history, including the first for two expansion teams. Many personal milestones were reached, including first goals and shutouts and even a significant first professional contract. So, let’s begin our daily journey back in time to enjoy all the best moments this date has given us over
The Montreal Canadiens have six players who have made it into the celebrated 50-goal club. Prior to 1970, the elusive milestone was rarely reached. During the 1970s and 1980s, as seasons became longer, stick blades curved and offense increased, 50-goal seasons became more frequent. By 1980, it had been reached 24 times in NHL history but 76
For the Montreal Canadiens, a franchise deeply rooted in well over a century of tradition and excellence, there have been hundreds of overtime goals. While all these goals led to a victory, these overtime goals hold significance beyond mere victories. They are not just game-winners; they helped to excite the fan base and expand the
Sept. 10 has been a pretty busy date throughout NHL history. Two “Original 6” rivals made a trade that left only one side feeling good years later. A very successful general manager took the reins in New Jersey, and one of the most popular captains ever in Montreal announced his retirement. It is time to
Another class of NHL greats took their rightful places in the Hockey Hall of Fame on this date. Also, one of the biggest tragedies to devastate the hockey world took place in Russia. The THW time machine is warmed up and ready to take us on our daily journey through the years. A New Class
Few players had a life as remarkable as Hall of Famer Frank Mahovlich. He played 1,418 professional games in 22 seasons between the National Hockey League and World Hockey Association (WHA). He was an All-Star in half of the NHL’s “Original 6” cities, played on both sides of the biggest rivalry in the game, won
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