Showing posts with label Jacques Plante. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jacques Plante. Show all posts
Sunday, April 5, 2026

Jacques Plante’s Smashing Debut With the Boston Bruins

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When Jacques Plante joined the Boston Bruins late in the 1972-73 season, few could have predicted just how memorable his short stint would ...
Friday, February 27, 2026

Doug Harvey’s 4-Point Night Powers Canadiens Past Red Wings 7-0 In 1958

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On January 30, 1958, Doug Harvey delivered one of the finest performances of his Hall of Fame career, leading the Montreal Canadiens to a d...
Thursday, February 19, 2026

Hat Trick Heroics Wasted: Ron Ellis Shines In 1972 Loss To Vancouver

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On March 24, 1972, the Toronto Maple Leafs paid a visit to the Vancouver Canucks at the Pacific Coliseum. On paper, it looked like a mismat...
Thursday, October 30, 2025

Ralph Backstrom’s Rookie Heroics Seal Montreal’s Fourth Straight Stanley Cup

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In the spring of 1959, a young Ralph Backstrom put a dazzling exclamation point on his rookie season and on another Montreal Canadiens dyna...
Thursday, September 25, 2025

Gordie Howe’s Natural Hat Trick Powers Red Wings Toward 1955 Stanley Cup

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On April 10, 1955, Detroit’s Olympia Stadium witnessed one of Gordie Howe’s finest playoff performances. Facing the Montreal Canadiens in G...
Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Henry Boucha Scores His First NHL Goal in His First NHL Game

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On February 22, 1972, just ten days after skating for Team USA at the Winter Olympics in Sapporo, Japan, Henry Boucha made his long-awaited ...
Sunday, July 27, 2025

Red Kelly’s Hat Trick vs Canadiens Includes His Only NHL Penalty Shot

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On January 31, 1963 , the Toronto Maple Leafs stormed into the Montreal Forum and took down the Canadiens 6-3. The spotlight belonged to...