Gordie Howe Hat Trick

It was a meaningless game in the standings near the end of the 1985-86 NHL season. The Edmonton Oilers had first place overall clinched and the Detroit Red Wings had last place overall all wrapped up. Still, the game between the two clubs on March 14, 1986 at Northlands Coliseum was quite significant (for the Oilers). The game was a blowout. Edmonton won 12-3, leading 5-2 after the first period and 8-2 after the second. It was the 50th win of the season for the Oilers. Paul Coffey tied two records for scoring in a single NHL game, records that still stand today. Coffey also scored his 42nd and 43rd goals of the season. He would total 48 in 1985-86, the most by any blue liner in the history of the National Hockey League. Along with the two goals, Paul added six assists for eight points. His point total tied Tom Bladon for the most in a game by a defenseman. His six assists still has him tied for the most in a game by a blue liner. The mark was also equaled by Gary Suter, Ron Stackhous

 On the night of November 23, 1974, Bobby Clarke of the Philadelphia Flyers cemented the mutual hatred between him and the Toronto Maple Leafs (and their fans). First, he helped the Broad Street Bullies jump out to an early lead then dropped the gloves to do battle with maybe not Toronto's toughest player. The Game On that late November night, the Flyers and Leafs were at opposite ends of the standings. Philly had lost just five of their first 20 games while Toronto had won just five of 18. The Flyers would go on to finish the season in a three way tie for first overall in the NHL with Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens. The Buds would pick up their socks, finishing nearly at the .500 mark and qualifying for the post season. Played at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, the game featured a matchup of two former goaltending partners. Between the pipes for the Flyers was Bernie Parent while his former back-up man Doug Favell was playing for Toronto. Favell was the busier of the two, f