There were only five games in the NHL yesterday. And there was plenty of action nonetheless! The Canadiens blanked the Leafs in their opening game at the Bell Centre thanks to a sublime performance by Samuel Montembeault, but otherwise, what does it look like?
Gordie Howe is one of the most tenured players in NHL history. Learn more about the players who have played the longest in the NHL now.
Some moments in Detroit Red Wings history are frequently the cause for celebration. Gordie Howe reaching 700 goals. Sergei Fedorov’s five-goal game. Steve Yzerman’s 60-goal, 155-point campaign.
Sweaters and hockey have been synonymous with each other since the infancy of the sport. Teams have been identified by their iconic colors and patterns.
Former Detroit Red Wings forward Steve Wochy is the Timex watch of the NHL. He just keeps on ticking. Not only is he the oldest living player in NHL history, he’s the first Red Wings player to celebrate his 100th birthday.
Imagine Detroit Red Wings legend Gordie Howe as a slugger on the diamond. Or perhaps driving the ball with authority off the tee on the links of a golf course.
The first round of the playoffs was nothing but a formality for the Edmonton Oilers, bringing regicide to the L.A. Kings. The Oilers showed little stutter in the series.
The Stanley Cup is the hardest trophy to win in professional sports. Every season, teams must win 16 games to hoist the 132-year-old Silver Chalice, which
Former NHL superstar Jaromir Jagr added another achievement to his impressive hockey resume Thursday, passing Gordie Howe as the sport's oldest professional goal-scorer.
ELMONT — New Jersey Devils forward Timo Meier is typically a pretty reserved guy. That concept went out the window in the second period of the Devils’ tilt with the New Jersey Devils on Sunday evening at UBS Arena.
It’s leap day! Feb. 29 only comes every four years, so there’s not a whole lot of NHL history that has happened on this date. Having said that, some significant events have occurred, including a huge milestone for Mr.
Detroit Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde knew a lot about Alex DeBrincat when the club acquired him from Ottawa in the summer. He’s also learned a few things about the diminutive sniper since DeBrincat arrived in Detroit.
After an embarrassing loss to the Los Angeles Kings, the Arizona Coyotes won 8-1 in a romp with two special twists. The Yotes had to feel inspired after losing two straight to the Kings by blowing a 4-1 lead in their last game.
It was 72 years ago today Gordie Howe fractured his skull in a playoff game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The injury occurred when he collided with Leafs legend Ted Kennedy at the 8:37 mark of the third period.
Late in the first period, Ovechkin put a backhander by Flyers goaltender Carter Hart, securing the 17th 30-goal season of his illustrious career. Ovechkin matches Hall of Famer Mike Gartner for the most 30-plus goal campaigns in NHL history.
After a hard-fought 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils on Friday night, the Boston Bruins headed home as the best team in the NHL at the Holiday break.
After tying Gordie Howe with goal No. 801 earlier in the game, Alex Ovechkin passed the Hall of Famer, tallying an empty-net goal late in the Washington Capitals' 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night.
Alex Ovechkin has tied legendary forward Gordie Howe for the most goals in NHL history, scoring his 801st on Monday against the Winnipeg Jets. The goal came with 1:38 left in the first period, with Dylan Strome grabbing the assist. Jets backup David Rittich was the goaltender of record on the wrist shot from just near the high slot.
Only three active NHL players have scored 60 goals in a single season. Two of them will be on the ice at Capital One Arena in D.C. on Saturday as the Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Washington Capitals.
With Sidney Crosby leading another strong run be the Pittsburgh Penguins, discussions have started debating where he ranks among the greatest hockey players of all time.
Alex Ovechkin continues to inch closer to being the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer. The ‘Great 8′ scored two empty-net goals in the Washington Capitals’ 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Future Hall of Famer Alexander Ovechkin hit another milestone in his pursuit of the NHL record for career goals.
Led by Grant Hill and Christian Laettner, the Duke Blue Devils (34-2) routed Michigan and its “Fab Five” freshmen, 71-51, to win their second consecutive NCAA hoops title on April 6, 1992. Here's other big sports news on this date through the years.
Sometimes your given name just isn't enough. Hockey has had some great nicknames over the years, from ones that are simple and fitting ("The Great One"), to some that are just a perfect play on a player's actual name ("Pickles").
We know the names at the top. Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and Gordie Howe are probably in just about everyone's top three. It is after those three, though, that things get a little more complicated...
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