Category: Phil Esposito
First NHL goal 'big relief' for Blackhawks' Bedard
BlackhawksConnor Bedard scores his first NHL goal for the Blackhawks (0:40) Connor Bedard is relentless in front of goal as he grabs his own rebounded shot and slots it in. (0:40) "It's a big relief," said Bedard, who posed with the puck in the locker room after the to Boston. "You want to get one really ba...
Read moreBoston Bruins’ 2023-24 Player Projections: David Pastrnak
David PastrnakWith time winding down until the Boston Bruins open the 2023-24 season, their roster is taking shape after undergoing many changes over the summer. As part of looking ahead to the coming…
Read moreNew York Rangers’ Top-20 All-Time Goal Scorers
Wayne Gretzky*This was updated in July 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 their ranks, such as , Jean Ratelle, Barry Beck, and Esposito scored 717 goals However, his production slowed down drastically when he cam...
Read moreMcDavid of Oilers wins Art Ross, Rocket Richard trophies
Edmonton OilersConnor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers won the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL scoring champion for the fifth time and the Rocket Richard Trophy as the NHL goal-scoring champion for the first time.
Read moreMcDavid Needs a Stanley Cup Before Being Mentioned With Gretzky & Orr
Phil EspositoAs 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
Wayne GretzkyWayne 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
Tampa Bay LightningIt was a good night to honor some Tampa Bay Lightning legends.
Read moreLightning honor Esposito, Lecavalier, St. Louis with new Hall of Fame
Tampa Bay 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
Phil EspositoOne 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
Ken HodgeAs 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.
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