NHL's March 28th: Legendary Moments, Records Shattered

0:00It's March 28th. You're listening to NHL News Today, AI Power Coverage of Your Team. I'm Cory with The Story. March 28th stands out in NHL history, like a highlight reel on steroids, packed with legends smashing records. Wayne Gretzky owned this date, starting with his record 92 goals in 1982 against the kings, breaking Phil Esposito's mark, and still untouchable today. He hit 100 assists for an eighth straight season in 1988. Wayne tied a franchise point streak in 1991, and capped his last 100 point year in 1996. Digging deeper, 1967 saw Stan Makita break his own assist record at 60, while Gordy Howe became the first to 1,005. Hundred points in that, Black Hawk's wings clash. Fast forward to 1993, Timo Saland notched his 70th rookie goal, finishing with 76 and the Jets made history with. Jaro Rookies over 20 goals. Jaro Mir Jager joined the 60 goal club in 1996, setting the European points record at 149

1:07that season. These moments shaped careers and rivalries, with fans still buzzing about Gretzky's regret over not hitting 100 goals or Howe's milestone. Paving the way for 13 others like Joe Thornton. Rookies like Saland redefined Rookie Benchmarks, tying for 5th all-time goals, while Jager's feats elevated European players in the league. Goaltending Jim Shine 2, Tiny Thompson's shutout in the 1929 finals debut, Jacques Plante's final 434th win in 1973, Grant first 250th in 1992, Patrick Roy passing 506 combined wins and Brayden, Hopi's third straight 41 season in 2017, elite company with Brodoor and the Bokov. From early playoff wins to modern firsts, like Leon Dryzidol's German 100 points in 2019, March 28th keeps delivering. Magic, reminding us why Hopi's past fuels its fire.