Paul Henderson Explodes for 5 Points in Red Wings Comeback Win

On October 27, 1966, the Detroit Red Wings hosted the New York Rangers at Detroit Olympia, still searching for their first win of the young 1966-67 season. After dropping their first four games, frustration was building, until Paul Henderson delivered a performance for the ages.

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Game Highlights

• Paul Henderson records 4 goals and 5 points

• First of four career NHL hat tricks for Henderson

• Red Wings earn first win after 0-4 start

• Detroit rallies from 2-0 deficit

• Henderson scores natural hat trick in second period

• Henderson & Norm Ullman combine for 9 points

• Gordie Howe and Alex Delvecchio held pointless

• High-scoring battle ends in 5-4 Detroit victory

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The game didn’t start in Detroit’s favour. The Rangers jumped out to a 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Bernie Geoffrion and Don Marshall, putting the Red Wings on the brink of a fifth straight loss. But momentum began to shift midway through the second period when Norm Ullman got Detroit on the board, finishing a play set up by Henderson.

Just 31 seconds later, Henderson struck for his first goal of the night, assisted by Ullman and Gary Bergman, igniting the home crowd and completely flipping the script. From there, Henderson took over.

He completed a natural hat trick with more than five minutes remaining in the second period, turning a 2-0 deficit into a Red Wings lead in stunning fashion. Although Marshall added another for New York just before the period ended to keep things tight, Henderson wasn’t finished.

At 12:55 of the third period, Henderson scored his fourth goal of the game, his fifth point overall, to seal the victory for Detroit. It was a dominant individual effort that powered the Red Wings to a much-needed 5-4 win.

Henderson and Ullman were unstoppable together, combining for five goals and four assists while accounting for 13 of Detroit’s 49 shots on Ed Giacomin. Remarkably, legends Gordie Howe and Alex Delvecchio were held off the scoresheet entirely.

Despite the loss, the Rangers saw strong production from their own stars. The trio of Geoffrion, Marshall, and Phil Goyette, all former Montreal Canadiens, combined for eight points in a game that showcased offensive firepower on both sides.

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Bobby Hull’s Lone Hat Trick Highlights Blackhawks’ 1960-61 Cup Season

During the 1960-61 NHL season, the Chicago Blackhawks achieved the ultimate goal, winning the Stanley Cup. But surprisingly, offensive fireworks were not a regular occurrence.

Across the entire league, 21 hat tricks were recorded that year. The Blackhawks accounted for just one of them. Despite finishing third overall in the six-team NHL and placing fourth in goals scored, Chicago relied heavily on elite goaltending and structured defensive play rather than high-powered offense.

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Highlights

• Chicago recorded just one hat trick during the 1960–61 season
• The Blackhawks still went on to win the Stanley Cup
• Bobby Hull scored all three goals in a 3–2 win over the Rangers
• Hull fired 13 shots on goal in the game
• Two of his goals came on the power play
• The hat trick included the game-winning goal late in the third
• Hull followed it up by factoring in all goals in a 3–0 shutout win
• Chicago relied more on defense and goaltending than offense

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The Golden Jet Takes Over At Chicago Stadium

That lone hat trick came early in the season and it belonged to a rising superstar.

On October 9, 1960, at Chicago Stadium, Bobby Hull delivered a dominant performance, scoring all three goals in a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers. Hull was a one-man offensive engine, firing 13 of Chicago’s 38 shots on goal against Rangers netminder Gump Worsley.

Hull opened the scoring late in the first period with a power-play goal, assisted by Bill Hay and Murray Balfour. The timing was especially painful for New York, as Andy Hebenton was just seconds away from exiting the penalty box.

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Clutch Goals Seal The Comeback

The Rangers responded by taking a 2-1 lead into the third period on goals from Harry Howell and Brian Cullen. But the final frame belonged entirely to Hull.

Just 2:53 into the period, he struck again on the power play to tie the game, with assists from Ed Litzenberger and Moose Vasko. Once again, the Rangers were on the verge of killing the penalty before Hull capitalized.

Then, at 16:08, Hull completed the hat trick, scoring the game-winning goal with help from Bill “Red” Hay.

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Hull Stays Red Hot

Hull didn’t slow down after his standout performance.

In the very next game, a 3-0 shutout win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, he factored into every Chicago goal. Hull assisted on Dollard St. Laurent’s game-winner, scored an insurance goal, and added another assist on Murray Balfour’s first goal of the season.

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Bobby Orr Dominates as Bruins Crush Kings 11-2 in Boston Blowout

On November 14, 1971, the Boston Bruins delivered a ruthless performance at Boston Garden, overwhelming the Los Angeles Kings by a staggering 11-2 score. The Kings entered the matchup struggling, with just three wins in their first 16 games of the 1971-72 season and things only spiraled further once the puck dropped.

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Key Highlights

• Bobby Orr records 6 points, including a hat trick
• Bruins score 11 unanswered goals after early deficit
• Phil Esposito posts 5-point night (2G, 3A)
• Ed Westfall adds 4 points (1G, 3A)
• Boston dominates with 35 shots on goal
• Kings struggle continues with lopsided loss
• Gary Edwards faces full game in net under heavy pressure

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Los Angeles briefly held the lead after Eddie Joyal opened the scoring just over two minutes into the first period. But that early goal quickly became a footnote. Boston responded with relentless offense, turning the game into a one-sided showcase of firepower and precision.

At the center of it all was Bobby Orr, who delivered a masterclass performance with six points, two in each period. He began by assisting on Phil Esposito’s goal before scoring one of his own later in the first. Orr struck again early in the second period, then added another assist before closing out his night in style with a third-period hat trick goal.

The offensive explosion didn’t stop there. Esposito finished with five points (two goals, three assists), while Ed Westfall contributed four points with a goal and three assists. Mike Walton also found the scoresheet as Boston piled on. Orr was especially aggressive, leading all players with eight of the Bruins’ 35 shots on goal.

Despite facing a barrage all night, Kings goaltender Gary Edwards remained in net for the full 60 minutes, a tough assignment against one of the most dominant teams of the era. By the final horn, the Bruins had turned a brief early deficit into a commanding and unforgettable rout.

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