The Boston Bruins (32-38-9) took a bulldozer to an already shaky season, deciding to enter rebuild mode for the first time in ages. They fired head coach Jim Montgomery in November and dealt away franchise great Brad Marchand and fixtures Charlie Coyle, Brandon Carlo and Trent Frederic ahead of the trade deadline.
One of the best players in the history of the game has etched his name in a unique chapter of the record book. On Tuesday night, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby scored two goals against the Vegas Golden Knights, making him the first player in league history to have multi-goal games against 31 different NHL franchises.
The Bruins are officially conducting a fire sale as this season goes down the drain. According to multiple reports, after previously trading Trent Frederic and Justin Brazeau, the Bruins have been busy selling off huge pieces at the close of the 3 p.m.
Probably the most memorable sweater number retirement ceremony in Boston Bruins history occurred on Dec. 3, 1987, when Raymond Bourque surprised the legendary Phil Esposito and delighted the fans at the old Boston Garden.
With a goal and an assist in Thursday night’s game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings, Sidney Crosby recorded his 1,589th and 1,590th career points, tying him with Phil Esposito for 10th on the NHL’s all-time points list.
Here's a list of notable events on February 20 in Chicago Blackhawks history. On February 20, 1944, the Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs played the only scoreless, penalty-free game in NHL history.
Here's a list of notable events on January 25 in Chicago Blackhawks history. On January 25, 1964, Phil Esposito scored his first NHL goal. Esposito's inaugural tally came at the 16:01 mark of the second period in the Blackhawks' 5-3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings.