One of the most important buildings in the history of the National Hockey League hosted its first-ever game on this date. Also, Los Angeles and St. Louis saw their fair share of memorable moments. In addition, a handful of goaltenders had their time in the spotlight while numerous personal milestones were reached. It is time for our daily trip back in time to revisit all the great memories made on Nov. 29.
Magic Moments at the Montreal Forum
The world-famous Montreal Forum officially opened its doors for the first time on Nov. 29, 1924, as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Toronto St. Patricks 7-1. Billy Boucher treated the crowd of 9,000 fans with a hat trick, including the opening goal in the game’s first minute.
However, the Forum would not become the regular home for the Canadiens until the 1926-27 season. They played their home games at the Mount Royal Arena while the Montreal Maroons called the Forum home. The two teams shared the iconic arena until the Maroons folded in 1938. The Canadiens played at the Forum until 1996 before moving to Bell Centre.
Six years later, on Nov. 29, 1930, George Hainsworth became just the second goaltender in team history to win 100 career games, as the Canadiens beat the visiting Boston Bruins 3-2.
Jean Beliveau scored his sixth career hat trick on Nov. 29, 1958, in a 6-2 Canadiens’ win against the Detroit Red Wings.
On Nov. 29, 1981, Mario Tremblay scored a goal and added four assists in the Habs’ 6-3 win over the Hartford Whalers. Doug Risenbrough chipped in with his second career hat trick and Pierre Mondou and a goal and three assists for the home team.
Royal Memories in Los Angeles
Bob Nevin became the 22nd player in NHL history to score 300 career goals on Nov. 29, 1975, when he lit the lamp to lead the Los Angeles Kings to an 8-3 win over the visiting Buffalo Sabres.
Two years later, on Nov. 29, 1977, Rogie Vachon became the first goaltender to record 150 victories. The milestone came in a 4-2 win over the visiting Washington Capitals. He registered 171 wins before signing with the Red Wings in 1978, which were the most in franchise history until Jonathan Quick came along.
Charlie Simmer scored his 200th NHL goal on Nov. 29, 1983, and added two assists in the Kings 6-5 home loss to the Winnipeg Jets.
Exactly one year later, on Nov. 29, 1984, the Kings beat up on the visiting…
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