Wayne Gretzky’s move from the Oilers to the Kings in 1988 changed the face of hockey -- and the psychology of a nation.
In a game that touted Wayne Gretzky’s All-Star debut and nine combined goals, what has stood out the most was Mr. Hockey Gordie Howe's introduction.
Fifty goals in 50 games. That was the standard set by Rocket Richard and Mike Bossy, two all-time greats. Until the Great One came along.
The Oilers were titans. But for one night, nothing they could do was enough to stop the determined Kings.
Mark Messier didn’t just guarantee victory, down 3-2 to the crosstown rival Devils in the 1994 Eastern Conference Finals, he ensured it.
Jacques Plante took a puck to the face. That led to a revolution in how we look at goalies.
The first three-nothing series comeback in the sport’s history remains the only one in the Cup Final.
The Red Wings swept the Capitals to earn a second consecutive championship, and the first victory lap with the Cup went to former Red Wing Vladimir Konstantinov, who was tragically paralyzed the year before, never to play again.
No player is untouchable. This was proven true when Hall of Fame goalie Patrick Roy was traded by the Montreal Canadians in what is considered one of the worst trades in NHL history.
