Offense is making a comeback in the NHL. Games are finishing with higher scores, as the Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets displayed in a 15-goal affair a couple of years ago. The average of goals per game has gone up over the last few seasons, and the number of 100-point scorers each season has increased, too.
Hockey History
The greatest player in the history of the National Hockey League took his place at the top of the scoring list on this date. Plus, if you wore a hat to a game on Oct. 15, there is an excellent chance you threw it on the ice before the end of the night. It’s time
The greatest player in the history of the National Hockey League had his fair share of memories on this date throughout his career. Also, on Oct. 9, we’ve seen new franchisees hit the ice for the first time, new players leave their mark on the game, and plenty of personal milestones by some of the
Oct. 8 is another extremely busy day in National Hockey League history. One of its greatest players ever signed his first professional contract. This date has seen a little bit of everything, including some big moments in California and Montreal, a new fixation with rats, and the league’s first-ever third-generation player. So. let’s climb inside
This has been a very busy date in the history of the National Hockey League. Its greatest player ever made his debut on a new team, three expansion franchises took to the ice for the first time, and numerous players found the scoresheet for the first time in their careers. Also, the world’s largest crowd
Oct. 5 is remembered for a lot of firsts in National Hockey League history. There were plenty of first goals by future hockey legends, first games by franchises playing in new cities and even the first-ever shootout. Plus, a pair of Hockey Hall of Famers are born on the same day. History Made in ‘83
Equal parts exhilarating and devastating, sports are quite simply unpredictable. Ask the city of Pittsburgh. This week 25 years ago, Penguins fans experienced both emotions at the same time. Riding back-to-back Stanley Cup championships and looking like a team destined to three-peat, Mario Lemieux stepped to the podium at a sudden press conference to announce
One of the biggest trades of the 1990s went down on this date, altering the path of two National Hockey League franchises. Also, a new team joined the ranks, one of the greatest defensemen in history got his number retired, and a trio of Hockey Hall of Famers all earned their first points on the
In the years when the New York Islanders consistently finished at the bottom of the standings, then-general manager Garth Snow made one of the most talked-about trades among Islanders fans. It was a simple swap of Nino Niederreiter for Cal Clutterbuck, but the deal will always be debated. Let’s take a look back at the trade
On this date, the most storied franchise in the history of the National Hockey League signed one of its future legends. Also, three different team captains were named, and a whole slew of moves were made before the start of regular-season action. The THW time machine is fired up and ready to take through the
The NHL Draft can be a bit of a crapshoot. Even the best prognosticators of talent make mistakes from time to time. Teams spend months scouting the best young players in the world, gathering as much information as they can so that when they’re on the clock, they can make the pick they believe can
Sept. 18 was a good day for National Hockey League debuts as a former number one overall pick, and a new franchise took to the ice for the first time. Also, the largest crowd to ever gather for an NHL game showed up in Florida for a preseason tilt. Finally, a pair of future Hall
This date in hockey history saw some big moments in the National Hockey League and on the international stage. Sept. 9 has been full of Hall of Fame players with induction ceremonies, trades, retirements, and even a death. So, let’s begin our daily trip back in time to relive all the best moments this date
This date has been very busy over the years in the National Hockey League. There was the addition of two teams. The Hall of Fame officially began, multiple captains were named, a big international game was played, and exhibition contests took place all over the globe. Let’s begin our daily trip back in time to
One of the legends of the National Hockey League announced his retirement on this date, but he wasn’t able to stay off the ice very long. This date also saw two Hockey Hall of Fame inductions ceremonies and a memorable postgame speech after a tough international loss. It’s time for our daily journey through the
The 12th installment in this series has arrived after looking at how the Minnesota Wild did in their first 11 drafts. If you missed any of them or want a refresher, you can find those recaps below: The 2010-11 NHL season didn’t treat the Wild kindly. While they allowed fewer goals than the previous campaign, their 206
In 2015, my THW colleague Andrew Forbes wrote a series of posts on the all-time best forwards in Toronto Maple Leafs history. With the 2019-20 NHL regular season now on hiatus in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, it seemed time to add my own thoughts to his. I encourage Maple Leafs fans to read his
– latest update: Aug. 2021 With over 100 years of history, it should come as no surprise that the NHL has seen its share of sibling rivalries. In some cases, those from the same bloodline have even played alongside one another. While there are a plethora of family connections throughout every era of the league,
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