This date in NHL history was especially good for players named Bobby. It has also provided many memorable moments all across the state of New York and in the City of Brotherly Love. So, let’s take our daily trip back in time and revisit all the best memories from Nov. 15.
Orr’s Enormous Day
Bobby Orr had many memorable days throughout his legendary career, but Nov. 15, 1973, is near the top of the list. On this date, he became the first defenseman in NHL history to have a seven-point game when he scored three goals and added four assists in the Boston Bruins’ 10-2 blowout of the New York Rangers.
The Hall of Famer started his evening off with a goal in two assists in the opening period. After being kept off the scoresheet in the middle frame, he scored two goals and assisted on two others during the third period. This was Orr’s fifth career hat trick, who retired with 10 in total, nine in the regular season and one in the playoffs.
Hat Tricks for the Hulls
Chicago Blackhawks’ legend Bobby Hull scored three goals on Nov. 15, 1964, for the 13th hat trick of his career. He also added an assist to lead the Blackhawks to a 4-2 victory over the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs.
Exactly 23 years later, on Nov. 15, 1987, Bobby’s son, rookie Brett Hull, scored his first career hat trick. He had three straight goals in the third period of the Calgary Flames’ 8-4 win over the visiting Vancouver Canucks. This was the first 33 hat tricks in Brett’s career, five more than his father had in the NHL.
New Team Records
Bernie Federko set a St. Louis Blues team record on Nov. 15, 1980, when he picked up an assist in his eighth straight game. He finished his night with a goal and two assists in a 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Kings.
When the Hartford Whalers beat the Edmonton Oilers on Nov. 15, 1986, Ron Francis dressed in his 358th game for the team. He passed Blaine Stoughton for the most games played in franchise history. He eventually played in 1,186 games which is still the record for the Whalers/Carolina Hurricanes.
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