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Chicago, you’ve been Mahovliched! On May 16, 1971, Frank tied Game 6 in the third, then assisted on brother Peter’s shorthanded winner. The Habs beat the Blackhawks 4-3 to force Game 7 and went on to win the Stanley Cup. #GoHabsGo #NHLHistory
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First & Last: Tim Horton 🏒 1952-53 Parkhurst rookie: Maple Leafs. 1973-74 O-Pee-Chee finale: Sabres (still wearing a Penguins jersey!) Over 20 years between cards, with four Stanley Cups in Toronto along the way. #HockeyCards #NHLHistory
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On Sept. 26, 1980, Washington edged Djurgården 3-2 in Stockholm to complete a perfect 3-0 run through a Swedish preseason tournament. The prize for winning the four-team event? $28,000. #NHLHistory #ALLCAPS
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Dave Keon made the Kings pay on the penalty kill! On Dec. 2, 1970, the Leafs captain scored twice shorthanded and added an even-strength goal in Toronto’s 7-0 win over Los Angeles. Jacques Plante stopped all 35 shots. #LeafsForever #NHLHistory
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Hockey birthday spotlight: Frank Brimsek and Garry Howatt Frank Brimsek was born 111 years ago on September 26, 1915 in Eveleth, Minnesota. Frank passed away in 1998 at the age of 83. Garry Howatt was born on September 26, 1952 in Grand Centre, Alberta and turns 74 today!
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Gordie Howe had just TWO Gordie Howe hat tricks in his NHL career. His first: Oct. 11, 1953 vs. Toronto. A goal, an assist and a fight, all in the first period! Detroit won 4–0 as Dave Gatherum earned a shutout in his NHL debut. #NHLHistory #LGRW
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Doug Keans earned his first 2 NHL shutouts in his consecutive appearances for Boston: Jan. 16, 1984: 27 saves vs. Islanders Jan. 21, 1984: 32 saves vs. Whalers Both were 2–0 wins. Pete Peeters played the Bruins’ two games in between. #NHLHistory #BostonBruins
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First & Last: Gump Worsley 🏒 1953-54 Parkhurst rookie: Rangers. 1973-74 O-Pee-Chee & Topps finale: North Stars. From Calder Trophy winner to the minors the next season and eventually the Hall of Fame. Quite a journey for the Gumper! #HockeyCards #NHLHistory
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On Sept. 25, 1980, the Minnesota North Stars were playing somewhere rather unexpected: Stockholm. They edged Swedish club AIK 4-3 during an NHL preseason tournament that also included Washington and Djurgården. #NHLHistory #NorthStars
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One Point, One Game: Bobby Hull’s Final-Night Chase for the 1960 Art Ross Trophy

Bronco Horvath entered the final game of the 1959-60 NHL season with a one-point lead over Bobby Hull in the scoring race. He also held a narrow edge in goals, 39 to 38. On March 20, 1960, the two
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Before Mike Bossy, the Islanders had the Long Island Lighting Company! Bryan Trottier, Clark Gillies and Billy Harris combined for 98 goals and 226 points in 1975-76. Harris led the way alongside a rookie Trottier and second-year Gillies. #Isles #NHLHistory
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Hockey birthday spotlight: Carol Vadnais was born 81 years ago on September 25, 1945 in Montreal, Quebec. Carol passed away in 2014 at the age of 68. #carolvadnais #hockeyhistory #nhlhistory
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Which one do you want in net? #rogatienvachon #gillesmeloche #hockeyhistory #nhlhistory
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First & Last: Reggie Leach 🏒 1971-72 O-Pee-Chee rookie: Boston. 1982-83 O-Pee-Chee finale: Detroit. Original Six bookends, but his glory came in Philly: a Stanley Cup, a 61-goal season and a Conn Smythe Trophy, even in defeat! #HockeyCards #NHLHistory
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On Sept. 24, 1990, Gilbert Perreault and Bill Barber entered the Hockey Hall of Fame together. Perreault retired with 512 goals, all with Buffalo, while Barber scored 420 and won two Stanley Cups with Philadelphia. #NHLHistory #HHOF
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Two Shots, Two Goals: Thomas Gradin’s Instant Impact in Vancouver

Thomas Gradin needed just 4 minutes and 14 seconds to score his first NHL goal. By the end of his debut, he had scored on both of his shots and added an assist. If the Vancouver Canucks were wondering
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Nine games without a goal then a natural hat trick! On March 5, 1966, Dave Keon scored Toronto’s first three goals in a 5–0 win over Chicago. Bruce Gamble stopped all 33 shots, including six from Bobby Hull. #LeafsForever #NHLHistory
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Hockey birthday spotlight: Tim Ecclestone was born 79 years ago on September 24, 1947 in Toronto, Ontario. Tim passed away in 2024 at the age of 76. Dan Maloney was born 76 years ago on September 24, 1950 in Barrie, Ontario. Dan passed away in 2018 at the age of 68.
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Now 35% off at Amazon! End of an Era Original Six Arena's Hockey Hockey Memorabilia Collector Frame For more details: link.amazon/B0h2LHBR2
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Gilbert Perreault opened 1974-75 with a bang! Three goals and two assists powered Buffalo to a 9-5 win over Boston at Memorial Auditorium. Danny Gare also made his NHL debut unforgettable, scoring just 18 seconds into the game. #NHLHistory #Sabres
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