April 21 Hockey Birthdays: Belfour, Goulet, Lecavalier

On April 21, we celebrate the birthdays of 24 past and present NHL players. Today's list includes two Hockey Hall of Fame members, a handful of Stanley Cup champions, and a former first-overall pick. Let's look at some big names blowin...

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NHL Goalies with the Most Saves in a Game

According to NHL.com and HockeyReference, the league did not officially keep track of shots on goal until the 1959-60 season. Interestingly, the six teams averaged 31.6 shots a game during that first season, slightly more than the 31.24 from the most recent 2022-23 s...

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Top 10 Longest Stanley Cup Playoff Streaks

The end of the 2022-23 NHL season is upon us, leaving many teams outside the playoff picture and putting several streaks on the line. Moreover, the Pittsburgh Penguins are on the verge of losing their 16-year streak, currently the longest in professional s...

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Top 10 Longest Stanley Cup Playoff Streaks

The end of the 2022-23 NHL season is upon us, leaving many teams outside the playoff picture and putting several streaks on the line. Moreover, the Pittsburgh Penguins are on the verge of losing their 16-year streak, currently the longest in professional sports, ranking 10th all-time. 

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Ranking the Maple Leafs Best Goalies Since 1990

I’ve enjoyed the past five years as I’ve covered the Toronto Maple Leafs. As many readers know, I come to writing about hockey from my history of being a teacher, a professor, and a researcher. I continue to do those jobs and bring that background to...

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