January 12: This Day in NHL History
Friday, January 12, 2018 109
January 12 in NHL history features Mario Lemieux is diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. NJ Devils use four players from Soviet Union. Joe Malone becomes NHL's first 20-goal scorer; Gordie Howe returns to Joe Louis Arena; New York Rangers retire Mark Messier's No. 11.
October 13: This Day in NHL History
Friday, October 13, 2017 134
October 13 in NHL history features Gordie Howe gets first NHL goal in eight years. Mark Messier scores in debut; League holds neutral-site games.