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Today In NHL History - Omark's Shootout Goal
On March 31st in 2009, the 97th pick in the 2007 NHL Draft scored a spectacular shootout goal for Sweden in a friendly with Switzerland. Eight months later, Linus Omark was tapped for a shootout attempt in his NHL debut and beat Tampa Bay Lightning backstop Dan Ellis with a spin-o-rama move, cinching a 4-3 win for the Edmonton Oilers. That's today in NHL history.
Today In NHL History - Getzlaf Gloves Flames Goal
On March 30th in 2011, Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Getzlaf tricked referee Gord Dwyer and the off-ice video review crew when he grabbed a puck that had clearly crossed the goal line and was resting on netminder Ray Emery's arm, and inconspicuously placed it in the crease after the whistle preventing Calgary's tying goal. For his encore, Getzlaf denied allegations relating to his suspect role in
Today In NHL History - Bouwmeester's Own Goal
On March 30th in 2012, Calgary Flames blueliner Jay Bouwmeester intercepted a pass from Colorado Avalanche forward Mark Olver and accidentally tucked it past the outstretched right pad of Flames netminder Miikka Kiprusoff for an own goal to open the scoring in a must-win game. Bouwmeester explained, "It was rolling and I tried to play it across my body and put it in the corner. Obviously, it
Today In NHL History - Steven Stamkos' Own Goal
On March 29th in 2014, Tampa Bay Lightning sniper Steven Stamkos fired a pass past defenseman Michael Kostka which deflected off the boards and ended up in his own empty net during a delayed penalty, putting the Buffalo Sabres up 3-2 midway through the third period. Stamkos' own goal was credited to Cory Conacher, the Sabres skater whistled for hooking prompting Ben Bishop to abandon
Today In NHL History - Tie Domi Fights Fan
On March 29th in 2001, Tie Domi of the Toronto Maple Leafs pummeled Philadelphia Flyers fan Chris Falcone who, upon being sprayed with water by the bruiser, banged his way through the plexiglass into the penalty box. Falcone required stitches in his forehead and Domi received a $1000 fine from the league. Toronto beat Philadelphia that night 2-1. That's today in NHL history. * See also Today
Today In NHL History - Patrick Eaves Shootout Miss
On March 27th in 2010, former first round draft pick Patrick Eaves of the Detroit Red Wings tripped and fell during a 9th round shootout attempt against netminder Pekka Rinne of the Nashville Predators. Even Eaves enjoyed a laugh about the gaffe afterward the game. The Red Wings eventually sealed a 1-0 shootout win over the Predators that night on the strength of Niklas Kronwall's 11th round
Today In NHL History - Naslund Trade (PIT-VAN)
On March 26th in 1996, the Vancouver Canucks acquired Markus Naslund from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Alex Stojanov resulting in each team trading their first round selection from the 1991 NHL Entry Draft (16th for 7th, respectively). Stojanov skated in 45 games for Pittsburgh over the next two seasons amassing six points (2G, 4A) in the process. He spent the remainder of his career
Today In NHL History - Shorthouse's First Game
On March 24th in 1998, John Shorthouse called his first NHL game as a paid play-by-play announcer for the Vancouver Canucks filling in for Hall of Famer Jim Robson and working alongside Tom Larscheid. Eighteen months later he inherited the full-time role and his mug has remained behind the microphone ever since. Shorthouse's debut saw the return of recently traded fan favorites Trevor Linden and
Today In NHL History - Fastest Hat Trick
On March 23rd in 1952, Bill Mosienko of the Chicago Blackhawks scored three third period goals in 21 seconds against New York Rangers netminder Lorne Anderson laying claim to the fastest hat trick ever had in the NHL. Assisting on each score, linemate Gus Bodnar owns the league's quickest three assists to date. The hat trick came with Chicago trailing 6-2 in the final frame. The Blackhawks
Today In NHL History - Richard's Three Stars
On March 23rd in 1944, Maurice "Rocket" Richard was awarded each of the game's Three Stars after his five goal Stanley Cup Semifinal performance, leading the Montreal Canadiens to a 5-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Upon being announced the game's Third Star, fans booed believing none had outperformed Richard that night. When the Rocket was called for the Second Star and then First Star, the
Today In NHL History - Malarchuk's Throat Slit
On March 22nd in 1989, Buffalo Sabres goaltender Clint Malarchuk had his throat inadvertently slit by the skate blade of Steve Tuttle of the St. Louis Blues when he became tangled with Uwe Krupp in a chase for the puck. Losing copious amounts of blood with every heartbeat, Malarchuk's life was saved by the quick actions of the team trainer Jim Pizzutelli and the good fortune of being in the
Today In NHL History - Shane O'Brien's Own Goal
On March 21st in 2009, Vancouver Canucks boozehound blueliner Shane O'Brien inadvertently scored an own goal into his empty net during a delayed penalty, putting the Phoenix Coyotes up 4-0 midway through the match. Ironically, the goal was credited to Viktor Tikhonov the same Phoenix player who was penalized moments earlier for hooking Vancouver's Sami Salo. The Coyotes beat the Canucks that
Today In NHL History - Kovalchuk Fights McCabe
On April 9th in 2009, Thrashers superstar Ilya Kovalchuk challenged, fought and finished Panthers bruiser Bryan McCabe. 8 years his junior and 10 pounds his senior, the prize of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft KO'valuchuk'd the once-feared blueliner at the midpoint of their match. Kudos to the captain for handling himself in front of the hometown few. Florida went on to beat Atlanta that night by a
Today In NHL History - Bobby Orr
On March 20th in 1948, Robert Gordon "Bobby" Orr was born in Parry Sound, Ontario. Widely considered the greatest defenceman to ever play the game, Number 4 revolutionized the blueline position with his fluid skating style and unprecedented offensive approach. Orr entered the NHL at the age of 18 as the league's highest paid player (earning $25,000/year) and soon after became its best. During
Today In NHL History - Harry Neale Fights Fan
On March 20th in 1982, Vancouver Canucks head coach Harry Neale traded punches with Nordiques fan Pierre Fournel in response to an attack against Tiger Williams, resulting in several players entering the stands at Le Colisée before police restored order. Punished with a 10 game suspension for the fisticuffs, assistant coach Roger Neilson guided the team to an undefeated record (9-0-1) during
Today In NHL History - Rocket Richard Riot
On March 17th in 1955, Montreal fans rioted when NHL President Clarence Campbell visited the Forum after suspending Maurice Richard for the remainder of the regular season and playoffs for actions four days earlier. Sparked by an eight stitch highstick from Hal Laycoe of the Boston Bruins, the league leading scorer shattered his stick on Laycoe's face then grabbed another from a teammate and
Winnipeg Jets recall Brayden Yager and Nikita Chibrikov
Pair of prospects head up on an emergency recall.
Oilers recall Isaac Howard from AHL’s Condors
The Edmonton Oilers have made a late-season call-up as the continue their fight for the Pacific Division title. On Sunday, the team recalled forward Isaac Howard from its American Hockey League affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors. The #Oilers have recalled forward Isaac Howard from the @Condors. The first-year pro has scored 22 goals & 25 assists in…
The Day After 80.0: Kings shut out Oilers in what could be Anže Kopitar’s final game in Los Angeles
Six of the eight playoff spots in the Western Conference have now been clinched. Despite a 1-0 loss to Los Angeles on Saturday, the Oilers secured their place in the playoffs. The “x” next to Edmonton’s name came courtesy of Philadelphia’s win over Winnipeg. Five teams are now battling for the final two spots. Anaheim…
Oilers Prospect Update: Tommy Lafrenière and William Nicholls’ CHL careers end as David Lewandowski fights on
With Round 1 of the CHL playoffs finished, two Edmonton Oilers prospects have been eliminated, with one fighting on after a big upset win. Tommy Lafrenière and William Nicholl both saw their respective CHL clubs get eliminated in the first round of playoffs. Both of them signed amateur tryouts with the Bakersfield Condors this week,…
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | Apr 12, 2026
A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
Oliver Officially Named Head Coach at St. Cloud State
St. Cloud State has named Nick Oliver its new head coach, replacing Brett Larson, who went to Minnesota.CHN reported last week that the job was Oliver's to lose, but an announcement was likely being delayed by Wisconsin's continued participation in the NCAA Tournament. Oliver, a St. Cloud State alum, has been on the Wisconsin staff as an assistant. The Badgers lost the NCAA national championship game...
The Neverending Story
As skaters took turns hoisting the national championship trophy over their heads, blaring throughout T-Mobile Arena was “All I Do Is Win.”A typical song to play after championships have been won.But the song seemed especially poignant, given that Denver was doing the winning. Because, really, all Denver seems to do is win, win, win, no matter what.It was most aptly put by Paxton Geisel, a Denver...
So Close And Then ... Heartache
Wisconsin goaltender Daniel Hauser sat at his stall, goalie pads, jersey and skates still on, as a teammate came up and hugged him.All around the locker room, the rest of the Badgers were doing the same: sitting in their gear, some with towels over their hair, some with their heads in their hands, some with tears.“This team means everything to me,” sophomore Ryan Botterill said. “These are all...
Home, Again
In Denver, at DU's Magness Arena, fans have grown fairly accustomed to tradition — including of course the now-longstanding tradition of winning national championships, a tradition that began with No. 1 in 1958 under Murray Armstrong and that continued on a memorable Saturday evening on the Las Vegas Strip, with the David Carle-led Pios extending their NCAA record total to 11.Tradition implies continuity...
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