Showing posts with label Vintage NHL. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vintage NHL. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 5, 2026

10 Points, 6 Goals: Blues Duo Quietly Take Over Against Quebec

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On January 6, 1981, the St. Louis Blues delivered a strong but somewhat understated 6-3 victory over the Quebec Nordiques, despite a rare o...
Monday, May 4, 2026

Dick Cherry’s Rare Offensive Explosion: Shorthanded Game-Winner Lifts Flyers in 1969

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When fans think of Dick Cherry, offensive heroics aren’t usually the first thing that comes to mind. A dependable, stay-at-home defenseman,...
Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Stan Mikita’s OT Heroics Spark Chicago’s Final Playoff Win Before Historic Losing Streak

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On April 17, 1975, at Chicago Stadium, Stan Mikita delivered a clutch overtime performance that would unknowingly mark the end of an era fo...
Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Rogie Vachon Starts 1977-78 With Opening Night Shutout

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The 1977-78 NHL season opened with a statement performance from Rogatien “Rogie” Vachon and the Los Angeles Kings. On October 12, 1977, Va...
Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Cowboy Rides Into L.A. and Burns His Old Team in 1972 Return

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When Bill “Cowboy” Flett stepped onto the ice at the Forum on March 9, 1972, it wasn’t just another regular-season game. Less than six week...
Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Milestone Moment: Maruk’s 300th Goal in His Hometown

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On November 11, 1984, Toronto-born Dennis Maruk reached a personal milestone and did it in front of the fans at Maple Leaf Gardens. Enterin...
Thursday, October 9, 2025

Len Fontaine Bursts Onto The Scene With 3 Points In His 1st NHL Game

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On opening night of the 1972-73 NHL season, rookie forward Len Fontaine made a stunning first impression in his very first game with the De...
Thursday, July 24, 2025

Bobby Orr Begins His Chicago Blackhawks Career With a Three-Point Statement Game

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It never felt quite right seeing Bobby Orr in anything but black and gold. Yet on October 7, 1976, Orr officially began the final chapter o...
Monday, July 21, 2025

In Season Two The St. Louis Blues Finally Get Their First NHL Hat Trick

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The St. Louis Blues made their NHL debut in the 1967-68 season, but offensive fireworks were in short supply. Red Berenson led the expansi...
Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Dave Keon’s Six-Point Explosion Powers Leafs Over First-Place Red Wings in 1964

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On December 5, 1964, the Toronto Maple Leafs faced off against the league-leading Detroit Red Wings at Maple Leaf Gardens. Though Detroit s...