Actually, the first goal was indeed scored by Defenseman Dave Ritchie; however, he played for the Montreal Wanderers and they defeated the Toronto Arenas 10-9. A post on Wikipedia 'History of the National Hockey League (1917-1942)' indicates this player is Dave Ritchie on December 19, 1917.
The impact of Swedish hockey players in the NHL has been tremendous over the years. Stars such as Peter Forsberg and Nicklas Lidstrom call Sweden their home country. The first player to make the trek from Sweden to the NHL was Ulf Sterner who played for the New York Rangers.
What year did Stu heart die
He scored his first goal in his second NHL game.
He scored his first goal in his second NHL game.
Edmonton Oilers
Stephen Shutt
quebed nordiques
No
october 8 2005 Crosby scored his first NHL goal against the Boston Bruins.
What team did Gordie Howe score his first goal against?
yes he did the score the winning goal of the game and he is the yonugest hockey player in the NHL to scoer the Stanley Cup goal .
Billy Smith. He scored when he was with the New York Islanders against the Colorado Rockies on November 28, 1979.
His first NHL goal was actually a penalty Shot so no assit. His first goal in a game was assisted by Glen Anderson and Jarri Kurr
Gretzky scored his first NHL goal on October 14, 1979 against the Vancouver Canucks. It was his third NHL game. http://www.oilersheritage.com/history/big_memories_gretzky_first_goal.html