Today In NHL History - Ryan O'Byrne's Own Goal

On November 24th in 2008, Montreal Canadiens blueliner Ryan O'Byrne played the puck into his own net during a delayed penalty, tying up the game for the New York Islanders with five minutes remaining in the third period.

O'Byrne's own goal was credited to Islanders captain Bill Guerin, who subsequently sealed the 4-3 win with his third round shootout score as the Habs faithful taunted a dejected O'Byrne at the Bell Center.

That's today in NHL history.

Today In NHL History - Pettersson Hit by Candy

On November 23rd in 2022, Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson was hit in the back by a bag of candy thrown by a frustrated Colorado Avalanche fan in the final minute of regulation time with their team shorthanded and trailing by a goal.

While the type of candy remains a mystery, early guesses leaned towards gummy bears, sours or jelly beans. Regardless, tossing anything on the ice is never acceptable as it creates an unsafe situation for the players.

The Canucks held on to defeat the defending Stanley cup champions 4-3.

That's today in NHL history.

Today In NHL History - Hughes Stick Shoves Miller

On November 23rd in 2019, Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes used his stick to shove teammate JT Miller in the backside, propelling him to catch Washington Capitals forward TJ Oshie on a breakaway with seconds remaining in overtime.

The nudge allowed Miller to close the gap on Oshie, lifting his stick to prevent a shot on net. It also afforded JT a karmic moment, as it was TJ who stripped him of the puck moments earlier that led to the breakaway. Surviving overtime, the Canucks headed to a shootout where captain Bo Horvat beat Braden Holtby in the seventh round to clinch a 2-1 win.

That's today in NHL history.

Today In NHL History - Takko Bell Trade

On November 22nd in 1990, the Minnesota North Stars traded goaltender Kari Takko to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for defenseman Bruce Bell. The swap would forever be known as the Takko Bell trade, playing off the famous California-born fast food chain Taco Bell founded by Glen Bell in 1962. 
Bruce Bell never skated with the North Stars, playing his remaining eight seasons in the minors and overseas. Takko backstopped the Oilers eleven times before leaving the NHL at the end of the season to spend the next nine seasons in Sweden and Finland. Live Mas!

That's today in NHL history.