Leafs will be playing an afternoon game on a Tuesday in what is being called the
Next Century Game. They will be facing off against their long time rival the Carolina Hurricanes.
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THIS DATE IN HISTORY: Dec. 19
1917: The newly formed NHL begins play in its first season when the visiting Montreal Canadiens defeat the Ottawa Senators 7-4, and the Montreal Wanderers hold off the Toronto Arenas 10-9.
Wanderers defenseman Dave Ritchie scores exactly 1:00 into the game for the first goal in the history of the new league; his second of the game early in the third period stands up as the game-winner after the Arenas rally from down 10-6. Harry Hyland scores five goals for the Wanderers, and Reg Noble scores four for the Arenas.
Joe Malone of the Canadiens scores five goals, including their first in the NHL, in the win against the Senators. He finishes the season with 44 goals and 48 points in 20 games.
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