Showing posts with label tony esposito. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tony esposito. Show all posts
Thursday, April 2, 2026

Rick Vaive & Bill Derlago Combine for 10 Points in Leafs’ 5-2 Win Over Chicago (1982)

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When the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Rick Vaive and Bill Derlago from the Vancouver Canucks in February 1980, the deal didn’t immediately ...
Sunday, March 8, 2026

Pete Mahovlich Scores Two Goals in Five Seconds for Canadiens Record in 1971

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On February 20, 1971, Pete Mahovlich etched his name into the NHL record book with one of the fastest scoring bursts the league had ever se...
Friday, March 6, 2026

Two Shorthanded Goals Highlight Darryl Sutter’s First NHL Hat Trick

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On October 18, 1981, Darryl Sutter delivered the first hat trick of his NHL career, and he did it in memorable fashion. The Chicago Blackha...
Thursday, February 5, 2026

Pat Hickey’s Five-Point Night Sinks Tony Esposito At MSG

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On November 15, 1978, the Chicago Blackhawks rolled into Madison Square Garden to face the New York Rangers, and left with very little to s...
Friday, January 16, 2026

Tony Esposito and the Only Road Shutout of the 1974 Playoffs

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The 1973-74 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs featured five shutouts in total, split among some of the era’s elite goaltenders. Bernie Parent recor...
Monday, November 24, 2025

Darcy Rota Lights the Lamp in His First NHL Game

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Darcy Rota arrived in the NHL with serious scoring credentials. Drafted 13th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round of the 19...
Friday, November 14, 2025

Butch Goring’s First NHL Game: Marked By A Rare Trip to the Penalty Box

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When fans think of Butch Goring, they picture discipline, consistency, and almost no time spent in the penalty box. Across 1,107 NHL regula...
Friday, October 31, 2025

When Denis DeJordy Ruled December: Chicago’s Forgotten Goalie Hero

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Between the eras of Glenn Hall and Tony Esposito, Chicago fans were treated to another standout goaltender: Denis DeJordy. Though often ov...
Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Yvan Cournoyer Clinches 1973 Stanley Cup For Montreal Canadiens

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The 1972-73 Montreal Canadiens were a powerhouse, losing just ten games during the regular season and storming through the playoffs. After ...
Thursday, September 4, 2025

Steve Shutt’s Hat Trick and Fight vs. Blackhawks (1976-77)

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On November 6, 1976, the Montreal Forum played host to one of the most dominant Canadiens teams in NHL history. The 1976-77 Habs crushed th...
Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Broadway Hero: Pete Stemkowski’s 3OT Goal vs. Blackhawks

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In one of the most dramatic moments of the 1971 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Pete Stemkowski etched his name into New York Rangers history with a ...
Friday, June 20, 2025

Tony Esposito’s First Shutout with Chicago Comes Against Canadiens

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When the Chicago Blackhawks acquired Tony Esposito from the Montreal Canadiens in the 1969 off-season, few could’ve predicted just how quic...
Tuesday, August 12, 2014

NHL Hockey Trivia: Chicago Blackhawks Retired Numbers

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The Chicago Blackhawks have been a fixture in the National Hockey League since the 1926-27 season. Many great hockey players have worn the...
Monday, July 21, 2014

NHL Hockey Trivia: Tony and Phil Esposito

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Phil and Tony Esposito are two brothers that played in the National Hockey League in the 1960’s, 1970’s and 1980’s. Both are members of ...