Category: Phil Esposito
They Wore It Once: Bruins Players and Their Unique Numbers
Phil EspositoProbably 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
Team CanadaIt 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
New York RangersAug. 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...
Read moreEsposito's loyalties with Lightning against Rangers in conference final
New York RangersTampa Bay Lightning broadcaster Phil Esposito was on the phone from midtown New York on Wednesday morning, two blocks from Madison Square Garden.
Read more'Savour Every Moment': Esposito recalls 'magical' 76-goal season
Phil EspositoAn NHL career is defined by many events, players present and past cherishing a single snapshot, a game or a broader body of work. Eight players reflect in our weekly eight-part series "Savour Every Moment" presented by Olymel, sharing a personal slice of what makes hockey a special part of their liv...
Read moreOvechkin ties NHL power-play goals record with No. 274, equals Andreychuk
Peter LavioletteAlex Ovechkin tied the NHL record for power-play goals by scoring No.He had not scored a power-play goal in seven games, since Nov.Ovechkin has scored five power-play goals among his 21 goals this season.Nicklas Backstrom had an assist on the goal playing his first game of the season after recoverin...
Read moreOvechkin ties NHL power-play goals record with No. 274, equals Andreychuk
Dave AndreychukAlex Ovechkin tied the NHL record for power-play goals by scoring No.He had not scored a power-play goal in seven games, since Nov.Ovechkin has scored five power-play goals among his 21 goals this season.Nicklas Backstrom had an assist on the goal playing his first game of the season after recoverin...
Read morePoint keeps producing for Lightning ahead of Game 4 against Islanders
Jari KurriBrayden Point won't single himself out for what he's again accomplishing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Read moreBruins defeat Islanders in OT in Game 3, take series lead
Jean-Gabriel PageauUNIONDALE, N.Y. -- Brad Marchand scored at 3:36 of overtime, and the Boston Bruins defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Second Round at Nassau Coliseum on Thursday.
Read moreBruins defeat Islanders in OT in Game 3, take series lead
Jean-Gabriel Pageau-- Brad Marchand scored at 3:36 of overtime, and the Boston Bruins defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Second Round at Nassau Coliseum on Thursday.Marchand took a pass from Charlie McAvoy and scored with a wrist shot from a sharp angle close to the left boards to give th...
Read morePastrnak dresses for success, delivers hat trick for Bruins in Game 1 win
Cam NeelyBOSTON -- When David Pastrnak flipped through his closet before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Second Round against the New York Islanders, he hesitated.
Read moreOvechkin 'confident' he'll sign contract, finish NHL career with Capitals
Phil EspositoAlex Ovechkin reiterated his desire to finish his NHL career with the Washington Capitals on Tuesday and said he is optimistic they will agree on a contract soon.Obviously, we still have time," Ovechkin, the Capitals captain, said.As he did in 2008 when he signed his expiring 13-year, $124 million c...
Read moreGretzky vs Lemieux: Head-to-Head
Stan MikitaSimilar to other sports leagues, the NHL has been lucky to have some of its greatest players and biggest names play in the same era. The 1950s had Gordie Howe…
Read moreTuesday Afternoon Hockey Thoughts
Mike Bossyfrom Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, - GMs seen so far at the Under-18s: Doug Armstrong (St. Louis), Jim Benning (Vancouver), Ron Francis (Seattle) and Steve Yzerman (Detroit). - During Monday’s Board of Governors’ meeting, Bettman made it very clear there would be serious consequences for...
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