March 28 resonates throughout the National Hockey League (NHL) history, marked by memorable moments and stellar performances from iconic figures. Wayne Gretzky, known as 'The Great One,' left an indelible mark on this date on multiple occasions. In 1982, Gretzky scored his 92nd goal of the season, a record that still stands.

Six years later, in 1988, he added an assist to reach 100 assists for the eighth consecutive season, a streak he would extend to eleven seasons. In 1991, Gretzky tied the Kings' record by scoring in 25 straight games. In 1996, Gretzky achieved 101 points between the Kings and the Blues, marking his last 100-point season of his career.

These feats underscore the exceptionality of Gretzky, whose impact on hockey is undeniable.

On March 28, 1967, the match between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings witnessed key moments for two legends of the game. Stan Mikita achieved his 60th assist of the season, surpassing his own record.

Gordie Howe, for his part, assisted on the first goal, accumulating 1,500 career points, an unprecedented achievement. These milestones highlight the historical rivalry and individual greatness that characterized that golden age of hockey.

In 1993, the game between the Winnipeg Jets and the Kings witnessed a memorable night for rookies. Teemu Selanne scored his 70th goal of the season, setting a record as the only player to score 70 goals in his rookie season. Alexei Zhamnov, Evgeny Davydov, and Keith Tkachuk also shone, making the Jets the first team with four rookies scoring at least 20 goals. This event demonstrated the emerging talent and excitement that the rookies brought to the game.

In 1996, Jaromir Jagr had a historic night by scoring his 60th goal of the season, joining Mario Lemieux in the 60-goal club. Jagr also accumulated 140 points in the season, the most by a European-born player in the NHL. This achievement surpassed the previous record set by Peter Stastny. Jagr ultimately finished the season with 149 points, solidifying his status as one of the greats of European hockey.

March 28 also witnessed important achievements for goalies. In 1929, Tiny Thompson had a shutout in his Stanley Cup final debut. Jacques Plante recorded his 434th career victory, and Grant Fuhr recorded his 250th win. Patrick Roy became the winningest goalie in NHL history, while Braden Holtby tied the record for consecutive 40-win seasons. Furthermore, in 1933, the Red Wings won their first playoff series, and in 1944, Doug Bentley achieved the first playoff hat-trick for the Blackhawks.

These moments highlight the rich history of the NHL and the importance of each date on the hockey calendar.