Matthews in Elite Club of 300 Goals in 500 (or Fewer) Games
On Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 in a thrilling 6-5 shootout win, the Toronto Maple Leafs came back to beat the Montreal Canadiens. Trailing 5-3 with under five minutes remaining in…
Category Archives: Wayne Gretzky
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 6
This has been a very busy date in the history of the NHL. Its greatest player ever made his debut on a new team, three expansion franchises took to the…
NHL’s All-Canadian Lineup
It’s really no secret that nearly all of the best talent in NHL history belongs to the country of Canada. Over the years, it alone arguably has more talent in…
The Strangest Superstitions in NHL History
As professional athletes, NHL hockey players will do whatever it takes to be successful on the ice. On top of their on and off-ice training and preparation, many players throughout…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 1
Oct. 1 has been a very busy day over the years. The greatest player in NHL history had his number retired by the team he started his career with. The…
9 Fun Facts From the Day the Oilers Retired Wayne Gretzky’s No. 99
Oct. 1 marks the 25th anniversary of the night the Edmonton Oilers raised Wayne Gretzky’s No. 99 to the rafters at Skyreach Centre. In a ceremony before their 1999-00 season-opening…
The Best NHL Players of All-Time, by Decade
The National Hockey League was founded on Nov. 26, 1917. Over the league’s 100 years, countless players have left indelible marks on the game. Names like Morenz, Shore, Richard, Howe,…
Revisiting Wayne Gretzky’s Time with the LA Kings
Wayne Gretzky, the greatest player in hockey history. When people talk about him, they usually talk about his immense skill, his accomplishments, or how he led the Edmonton Oilers’ 80s…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 16
The final Canada Cup match ever played occurred on this date. Plus, the greatest player in NHL history reported to his first-ever professional and NHL training camps exactly one year…
Every NHL Team’s All-Time Leader in Points
*This was updated in Sep. 2024 It means something to have a good NHL career. For players, numbers and success are everything. After all, that’s what defines a player’s career…