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Sidney Crosby is now 10th alone on the NHL’s all-time scoring list. With a goal and two assists against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, he passed the great Phil Esposito in points with his 1,591st and recorded his 1,000th career assist in the process.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Daily Faceoff / April 11

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby ties Phil Esposito for 10th on NHL all-time points list

With a goal and an assist in Thursday night’s game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings, Sidney Crosby recorded his 1,589th and 1,590th career points, tying him with Phil Esposito for 10th on the NHL’s all-time points list.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / April 11

Crosby Ties Phil Esposito with 1,590 Points All-Time

As the Pittsburgh Penguins battled the Detroit Red Wings with a potential Wild Card spot on the line, Penguins superstar Sidney Crosby reached a personal milestone.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / February 20

On This Day in Blackhawks History: February 20

Here's a list of notable events on February 20 in Chicago Blackhawks history. On February 20, 1944, the Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs played the only scoreless, penalty-free game in NHL history.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / January 25

On This Day in Blackhawks History: January 25

Here's a list of notable events on January 25 in Chicago Blackhawks history. On January 25, 1964, Phil Esposito scored his first NHL goal. Esposito's inaugural tally came at the 16:01 mark of the second period in the Blackhawks' 5-3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings.

Boston Bruins News / Boston.com / November 28

NESN to debut first of four-part series on Wednesday celebrating the history of the Bruins

The series will showcase the impact Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito, and the Big, Bad Bruins had on hockey‘s regional popularity in the early 1970s.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / August 17

Lightning Round: Get on board the Bolts Cruise

The Tampa Bay Lightning have released a unique fan cruise called “Bolts on Board” that will sail to the Bahamas and back and will feature famous guests like Dave Andreychuk, Phil Esposito, and the Stanley Cup.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / The Hockey Writers / August 14

Lightning Forgotten Ones: First Goaltender Wendell Young

Before the Tampa Bay Lightning took the ice for the first time on Oct. 7, 1992, general manager and team president Phil Esposito and his staff had the daunting challenge of putting together a team that made a respectable impression on the Lightning fans and the rest of the NHL.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / July 25

Behind the Sweater Number: No. 77

Sweater numbers are synonymous with players. Most hockey fans can instantly tell you a great player by the number they wear on their back. There are many different stories about how players became associated with the famous numbers.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / March 18, 2023

Lightning Round: The Lightning hosted their inaugural Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Martin St. Louis, Vinny Lecavalier and Phil Esposito are the first-ever inductees On Thursday, the Tampa Bay Lightning started the Lightning Alumni Weekend, a series of events dedicated to the Lightning’s recently introduced Hall of Fame.

Buffalo Sabres News / Die By The Blade / January 31, 2023

When Will the NHL Bring the All-Star Game Back to Buffalo?

The Sabres haven’t hosted the marquee event since 1978. The last time the NHL brought its All-Star Game to the city of Buffalo saw stars like Mike Bossy, Phil Esposito, Guy Lafleur and Yvan Cournoyer make their way to the Queen City.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / November 21, 2022

Bruins’ Patrice Bergeron hits 1,000-point milestone

Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron has joined the 1,000-point club after assisting on Brad Marchand’s goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night.

Surging Bruins bid to stay hot vs. Lightning

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 1, 2022

‘This was war’: Remembering the 1972 Summit Series 50 years later

The Summit Series, pitting Canada against the Soviet Union, produced the North American country’s proudest hockey moment.

'Do you believe in miracles? Yes!' Most memorable upsets in sports history

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / August 15, 2022

Lightning Round: 25 years since Fax-Gate

Ahh, the late-90s, what a time to be alive! Twenty five years ago Tampa Bay Lightning founder and general manager Phil Esposito claimed he couldn’t read a fax.

Washington Capitals News / NoVa Caps / December 5, 2021

Alex Ovechkin’s 750th Career Goal Is His 118th Game-Winning Goal – Tying Phil Esposito for Third Place All Time

Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin scored his 750th career goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 16, 2021

Canadiens News and Rumours: Pettersson, Galchenyuk, Esposito & More

Now that we are in the dog days of summer, the news has settled down quite a bit. Usually at this time of year, NHL general managers (GM) go on vacation or take a break.

Tampa Bay Lightning News / Raw Charge / August 11, 2021

Lightning Round: Tony Esposito, original member of the Lightning front office, passes away at the age of 78

Without Tony and Phil, there would be no hockey in Tampa. “The only person I ever brought with me was my brother. And if you can’t trust your brother, who can you trust?

Chicago Blackhawks News / NHL Trade Talk / August 10, 2021

Tony Esposito Former Chicago Blackhawks Goalie Died Today {Report}

We here at NHLTradeTalk.com have to report the sad news that Hall of Fame Goalie Tony Esposito, who played his entire career with the Chicago Blackhawks (except for 13 games in his rookie season with the Montreal Canadiens), died today at 78 years of age after a battle with pancreatic cancer.