Category: Phil Esposito
McDavid Needs a Stanley Cup Before Being Mentioned With Gretzky & Orr
Oilers’As Edmonton Oilers forward the end of his eighth regular season in the NHL, his dominance on the ice leaves us almost speechless, struggling to find new words to describe his play. It’s quite an impressive list of players to join, and a remarkable accomplishment, considering the last time it was ac...
Read morePastrnak hat trick helps Bruins top Flyers, set NHL wins record at 63
New Jersey DevilsPHILADELPHIA -- The Boston Bruins set the NHL record with their 63rd win, 5-3 against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on Sunday.
Read more41 Years Ago Today, March 28, 1982: Wayne Gretzky scored his 92nd NHL Goal of the Season
Edmonton Oilers’Wayne Gretzky scored his 92nd and final goal of the 1981-82 NHL season in the Edmonton Oilers’ 6-2 win against the Los Angeles Kings at the Forum in Inglewood, California. Despite the fact that his 92 goals were 16 more than the previous record set by Phil Esposito in 1970-71, Gretzky admitted years...
Read moreMarch 28, 1982: Wayne Gretzky scores his 92nd NHL Goal of the Season
Los Angeles KingsWayne Gretzky scored his 92nd and final goal of the 1981-82 NHL season in the Edmonton Oilers’ 6-2 win against the Los Angeles Kings at the Forum in Inglewood, California. “It was a thrill to get 92 goals, but in some ways, I thought I let myself down by not getting 100,” he says. Gretzky gave hims...
Read moreLightning honor Lecavalier, Esposito, St. Louis with new Hall of Fame
St. LouisIt was a good night to honor some Tampa Bay Lightning legends.
Read moreLightning honor Esposito, Lecavalier, St. Louis with new Hall of Fame
LightningThree legends inducted in inaugural class, drop ceremonial puck Saturday by Dan O'Leary @DanOLeary25 / Staff Writer The team inducted Vincent Lecavalier, Phil Esposito and Martin St. Louis as its inaugural Hall of Fame class. It was the perfect night for it as St. Louis was already at Amalie Arena...
Read moreToday in Hockey History: Feb. 20
Hockey Hall of FameOne of the top offensive stars in the history of the National Hockey League was born on this date and celebrated in style three different times. Feb. 20 came up…
Read more7 Worst Trades in Boston Bruins History
Jeff GortonAs mentioned in this article’s companion piece, the Boston Bruins have come out on the winning end of several of the most lopsided trades in NHL history. Milt Schmidt turned…
Read moreStamkos got encouragement from Esposito on way to 500 goals
Tampa Bay LightningPhil Esposito had a few words of advice a month ago for Steven Stamkos, the Tampa Bay Lightning captain parked at 497 goals and in the middle of a six-game scoring drought.
Read moreNew York Rangers’ Top-20 All-Time Goal Scorers
Brian Leetch*This was updated in Jan. 2023 The New York Rangers have been around for almost 100 years and they’ve had some of the best players in NHL history come through…
Read moreToday in Hockey History: Jan. 9
New York RangersOne of the greatest goal-scorers in the history of the National Hockey League laced up his skates one final time on this date. Plus, Jan. 9 was a big night…
Read moreThey Wore It Once: Bruins Players and Their Unique Numbers
Raymond BourqueProbably the most memorable sweater number retirement ceremony in Boston Bruins history occurred on Dec. 3, 1987 when Raymond Bourque surprises the legendary Phil Esposito and delighted the fans at…
Read moreTony Esposito was reluctant Summit Series hero for Canada 50 years ago
Tony EspositoIt was first out of deep loyalty to his older brother, then a sense of national pride, that the late Tony Esposito signed on to be a part of Team Canada for the historic 1972 Summit Series.
Read moreToday in Hockey History: Aug. 15
Phil EspositoAug. 15 has been a very interesting day in National Hockey League history. The THW time machine is warmed up and ready to take us back in time to relive all the memories. On Aug. 15, 1989, the as their new head coach, replacing , who coached the final two games of the previous season. This was his...
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