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Hockey Events of the Day

This day has some hockey history to remember! The fast-paced action on the ice and the talented individuals that skate on it provide some lasting memories. Celebrate the games, teams, players, and events that make hockey a fantastic sport.

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May 18 NHL History

1986: Brian Skrudland scores the fastest overtime goal in Stanley Cup Playoff history when he beats goaltender Mike Vernon nine seconds into OT to give the Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 victory against the Calgary Flames in Game 2 of the Final at the Saddledome. — www.nhl.com
The NHL.com site shares the May 18 history of Bobby Orr winning the Norris Trophy, Brian Skrudland scores the fastest overtime goal in Stanley Cup Playoff history, Beliveau retires and more.

May 30th Hockey

1985: The Edmonton Oilers roll to their second Stanley Cup championship by defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 8-3 in Game 5 of the Final at Northlands Coliseum. — www.nhl.com
The NHL.com has some great moments in hockey history of the day, like:
1985 - Jari Kurri scored a record-tying 19th goal for Oilers playoffs.
1998 - Craig Berube scores the first playoff goal of his 12-year NHL career.
1999 - Chris Drury ties a rookie playoff record with his fourth game-winning goal.
These items and more!

This Day in Hockey History - May 29

Today in hockey history, a player is born who did something only four players have managed in their debut, Gretzky sets another record, Patrick Roy sets a very impressive record, and a little love for a state that hasn’t had the best professional hockey results. — www.hookedonhockeymagazine.com
Hooked on Hockey has multiple events to share from May 29 such as:
2001 – The Columbus Blue Jackets signed free agent Brett Harkins.

June 3 Hockey History

1993: Eric Desjardins of the Montreal Canadiens becomes the first NHL defenseman to score three goals in the Stanley Cup Final … with a little help from Los Angeles Kings defenseman Marty McSorley’s illegal stick. — www.nhl.com
The NHL.com posts some great items for June 3 Hockey history including:
1982 -Dave Keon retires after 18 NHL seasons
1993 - Eric Desjardins has first hat trick by defenseman in Cup Final.
2000 - Jason Arnott has a goal and an assist, rookie defenseman Brian Rafalski has two assists and the New Jersey Devils defeat the Dallas Stars 2-1 in Game 3 of the Cup Final
2004 - Calgary Flames earn playoff-record 10th road win

May 28 Hockey history

2013: Justin Williams rises to the occasion again in Game 7. Williams scores two goals and the Los Angeles Kings defeat the San Jose Sharks 2-1 in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals at Staples Center. — www.nhl.com
The NHL.com shares these gems of May 28 hockey history:
1999 - Rookie Chris Drury scores at 19:29 of overtime to give the Colorado Avalanche a 3-2 victory against the Dallas Stars
2013 - Justin Williams scored two goals to help the Los Angeles Kings defeat the San Jose Sharks 2-1 in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

Edmonton Oilers history of May 18, 1980

1990: Jari Kurri scores three goals — his seventh career playoff hat trick, tying Rocket Richard and Wayne Gretzky — in the Oilers’ 7-2 win over the Boston… — edmontonjournal.com
Jari Kurri scores hat-trick in Game 2 win over Boston Bruins, May 18, 1990

This Day In Hockey May 25

May 25, 1989 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhmjyPaB77I The Calgary Flames beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 to win the 1989 Stanley Cup. It was the first time since 1928 that the Canadiens — tedtalkshockey.com
TedTalksHockey.com tells of the 1989, The Calgary Flames defeating the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 to win the 1989 Stanley Cup.

May 12 Hockey- Blues pull of the Miracle

1986: The St. Louis Blues pull off the \"Monday Night Miracle\" with one of the great comebacks in Stanley Cup Playoff history. — www.nhl.com
The NHL.com shares events from May 12 in hockey history including the Monday Night Miracle, Joe Mullen, Mike Vernon, Bryan Trottier, Anders Kallur, and more. NHL May 12

This Day in Hockey History – May 25, 1990

BOSTON (CP) — Wayne Gretzky’s shadow hung over the Edmonton Oilers for two years. Only a Stanley Cup could make it go away and that’s just what Mark Messier, Kevin Lowe, Glenn Anderson and Gretzky’s other ex-teammates accomplished with heart and flair Thursday night. “This is for you Gretz,” Messier said in the champagne-soaked Bosto’n — www.thisdayinhockeyhistory.com
The 1990 Edmonton Oilers Win Stanley Cup as Mark Messier says ‘This one’s for Gretzky’

This Day in Hockey History – May 19

It’s been 25 years since Canadiens changed the face of hockey with Cup victory over Flyers The defining moment 25 years ago was an explosion of body on wood, when Canadiens defenceman Larry Robinson nearly drove Philadelphia Flyers forward Gary Dornhoefer clear through the unforgiving boards of the Forum. In his book The Game, former — www.thisdayinhockeyhistory.com
ThisDayinHockeyHistory.com remembers May 2001 - Canadiens launch 2nd dynasty.
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