NHL's March 22nd: Grit & Glory

0:00It's March 22nd. Welcome in. This is NHL News today, where team coverage meets AI. March 22nd stands out in National Hockey League history with tons of milestones, especially for the Boston Bruins. Back in 1964, Goalie Eddie Johnston became the last ever to play every single minute of a full season, starting all 70 games. Despite a tough 18-win record, then in 1970, Bobby Oorscore twice to hit 30 goals as a defenseman for the first time, and broke the assist record with 78. The date also delivered huge scoring feats across decades. Gordy Howe wrapped 1953 with a league record 95 points, earning his third straight scoring title. Dickie Moore topped that six years later with 96 points for Montreal. Rookie shone two, like Marcel Dion 75 points in 1972, and Mario Lemuse 30 power play goals in 1989. Goldtenders grab headlines from Jacques Plants' third 41 season in 1962 to Patrick Roy's home-unbeaten streak of 26.

1:05Games in 1989, but the day turned terrifying that same year, when Buffalo's Clint Malarchuk suffered escape play to his jugular against St. Louis. Fans and players vomited on the ice, yet quick work by trainer Jim Pizotelli, a Vietnam vet, saved his life with over 300 stitches. More recent highlights keep the streak alive. Vegas Golden Knights reached 100 points in their expansion season of 2018. In 2024, Nathan McKinnon tied Wayne Gretzky's 33-game home-point streak, while the league hit its 100th hat trick of the season. From Hall of Famer Dave Keon's 86th birthday to enduring records, March 22nd captures the grit and glory of hockey's past shaping. Today's game.