Showing posts with label billy smith. Show all posts
Showing posts with label billy smith. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Bobby Gould’s Big Moment in Washington’s First Playoff Run

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The Washington Capitals endured a long and difficult start after entering the NHL in 1974-75. With just eight wins in their inaugural seaso...
Monday, July 28, 2025

Rick MacLeish’s Lone Penalty Shot Goal Comes Against Billy Smith in 1978

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On March 20, 1978, the Philadelphia Flyers hosted the New York Islanders at the Spectrum in a battle for Patrick Division supremacy. The Isl...
Thursday, July 3, 2025

Denis Potvin Sparks Islanders’ First-Ever Win Over Rangers in 1973

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The New York Islanders didn’t find much early success against their New York City rivals after joining the NHL for the 1972-73 season. Faci...
Wednesday, July 23, 2014

NHL Hockey Trivia: New York Islanders

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The New York Islanders are a National Hockey League that began play in 1972-73 along with their expansion partners, the Atlanta Flames. ...
Wednesday, June 11, 2014

1993 Hockey Hall of Fame Inductees

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In 1993, four National Hockey League players entered the Hockey Hall of Fame. Three of the four starred on either the Montreal Canadiens...
Thursday, September 12, 2013

4 Big Name Goalies to Come out of the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft

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When it comes to goalies and the NHL Draft, it’s a pretty bitter relationship to say the least. Goaltenders are rarely picked high in th...
Tuesday, September 10, 2013

3 From 1970 NHL Amateur Draft Now In Hockey Hall Of Fame

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The 1970 NHL Amateur Draft was the first for the Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks and saw 14 teams select 115 players over 14 rounds. ...