NHL Legends: April 3rd Milestones

0:00On April 3rd, April 3rd packs a punch in NHL history, especially for the original six cities of Boston and Toronto. That day in 1966, Bobby Hall shattered the points record with 97 topping Dickey Moore's 96 in Chicago's win over the Bruins. 34 years later, Sun Brett Hall, tied dad's 610th goal, cementing the most successful father-son duo ever. Toronto Maple Leafs owned this date too. Back in 1933, they won the longest playoff game then, one nothing in six over times against Boston. In 1966, they made history as the first team to use three goalies in a game, tying Detroit. Daryl Siddler hit 100 points first for the Leafs in 1976, a mark only he and Doug Gilmore reached twice. Bruins legends lit it up. Bobby Orr became the first, with 100 assists in a season in 1971. John Retail hit 1000 career points in 1977, Brad Parkott's 600 assists in 1983, and Ray Borkay, reached 800 assists in 1993.

1:06Patrice Bergeron, tied fourth in franchise points on April 3rd, 2021, now sitting third. Mario Lemieux dominated with 70 goals in 1988, a goal against 22 teams in 1993, and passing Bobby. Hall's 611th goal in 1997, Gordy Howe scored his last as a Red Wing, that same year as Orr's feet, while Guy Laflore stretched his record point streak to 28 games in, 1977. Fast forward to now, Nikita Kutraov joined the league company with 130 points this season on April 3rd, 2024, plus 20, three point games. Stars like Artemis Panorin, with 45 goals and Wyatt Johnson's 30th as a young gun, keep the legacy alive alongside birthdays for Bernie. Parent and others, what a time mind for puck fans. That wraps NHL News Today, brought to you with AI.