Leagues

This Day in Hockey History – December 27, 1981 – Gretzky’s Hundred

Even those who don’t know hockey usually recognize the name of Wayne Gretzky—the “Great One.” There really are no words that do justice...

This Day in Hockey History – December 26, 1991 and 1993 – Rangers Rally to Eight

(Photo: Mike Gartner as found on Newspapers.com) Usually when a team finds themselves on the road and losing 6-1 late in the first...

Bergeron’s Rustless Return

Patrice Bergeron missed 16 games with a shoulder injury after taking a funny hit while the Bruins were on the road in Dallas...

This Day in Hockey History – December 21, 2009 – Brodeur Endures

Mere days after Martin Brodeur, already the winningest NHL goalie, broke the NHL goaltender record for career appearances, he set a new NHL...

Halak Proving Doubters Wrong

When Don Sweeney, General Manager of the Boston Bruins, announced the signing of Jaroslav Halak during the offseason, there were a few...

This Day in Hockey History – December 18, 1952 and 1965 – Hat Tricks on Blueshirts

The New York Rangers seem to have been in the giving mood on December 18 in 1952 and 1965 as they...

This Day in Hockey History – December 16, 1929 – Ruling Offside

The whistle blows halting an offensive drive in its tracks forcing a faceoff. Why? An attacking player skated over the blue line into the...

This Day in Hockey History – December 13, 2006 – Ducks Fly High Away

The Anaheim Ducks, currently in their 25th season, had their most successful season as a franchise about halfway through their history. The 2006-07...

Not on Their Best—B’s Still Get the Win

The Boston Bruins came into Tuesday night’s game carrying a 2-3-0 record in their last five games and hoping to notch their third...

Bruins Physicality Key to Win

The Boston Bruins came into Saturday night’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on a three-game losing streak—the longest so far this...