1979 - Gordie Howe scores 1st NHL goal in 8 years

Gordie Howe, the sport's all-time leader in games played, scores his first NHL goal in eight years, helping the Hartford Whalers earn their first point in franchise history following a 3-3 tie with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The goal, the 787th in Howe's legendary career, comes in his 26th NHL season and 32nd professional campaign.

Mr. Hockey finishes with 15 goals and 41 points in his final season, and 801 goals and 1,850 points for his career.

1993 - Mighty Ducks win 1st game in team history

The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim capture their first win in franchise history with a 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers at the Duck Pond.

Ron Tugnutt makes 28 saves for the victory, while Bill Houlder, Steven King, Joe Sacco and captain Troy Loney register goals.

2002 - Henrik Zetterberg scores 1st goal

Surrounded by Hall of Fame talent on the Detroit Red Wings' power play, clean-shaven rookie forward Henrik Zetterberg scoops up a rebound and scores his first career NHL goal against the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.

Zetterberg scores 22 goals in his rookie campaign and finishes second in Calder Trophy voting to Barret Jackman.

Birthdays

1971 - Sean O'Donnell

1980 - Marc-Andre Bergeron

1985 - Andrej Meszaros

1990 - Jakob Silfverberg