NHL History: Howe's Return, First Wins and Notable Debuts on Oct. 13
On Oct. 13, 1979, Gordie Howe scored his first NHL goal since 1971 as a Hartford Whaler at age 51. The date also saw the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and Nashville Predators earn their first franchise wins in 1993 and 1998, respectively. Several players scored their first NHL goals on this date, and the first All-Star Game was played in Toronto.
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