Canadiens History

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The events of July 9 are full of Hall of Fame names who left their mark on the National Hockey League, both on the ice and in the front office. There were trades, free agent signings, births, and retirements. So, let’s begin our daily trip back in time to relive all the best moments from
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June 9 might be the busiest day, historically, for the month. This date in National Hockey League history includes some memorable Stanley Cup coronations, with one legend retiring and another joining the league. Let’s hop aboard the THW time machine to relive all the best memories this date has to offer. A Big Day for
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May 28 has given us a lot of National Hockey League memories through the decades. Among them are two Hall of Famers calling it a career, numerous Stanley Cup Final victories, and a huge swing and miss in the draft. Let’s all hop aboard the THW time machine and go back through the years to
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May 11 has proven to be a big date in the history of the National Hockey League. Some of its legendary players and coaches had big moments, some for the final time. Franchises with long histories of success have made plenty of memories on this date. Let’s begin our daily trip back through the decades
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One of the biggest treats for National Hockey League fans is the thrill of watching a Game 7 during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This date has provided quite a few of those, including one that completed an epic comeback. Let’s strap into the THW time machine and enjoy all the best moments April 26 has
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April 21 has been a hectic day in National Hockey League history. We have seen defensemen shine on the offensive stage, some big hat tricks, and plenty of other memorable Stanley Cup playoff moments on this date. Plus, one of many legends in Toronto began on this date. The Legend of Bill Barilko Bill Barilko,
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April 20 has been a busy day in National Hockey League history. Among all the big moments, we saw some new records and Stanley Cup Playoff firsts. The THW time machine is fired up and ready to take back through the decades to relive all the memories this date has had to offer. Wayne Gretzky
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April 10 has been quite an eventful day in National Hockey League history. Among some of the memorable moments is the greatest comeback in Stanley Cup playoff history and a new record for the most goals ever in the postseason. The THW time machine is fired up and ready to take us back through the
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Some of the greatest goaltenders to ever play the game had huge moments on this date, including a record that will likely never be broken. A hockey legend won his first and only scoring title and an American-born player scored 100 points for the first time in National Hockey League history. We have the THW
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