Today in Hockey History marks several memorable moments, showcasing remarkable debuts, milestones, and a few unexpected turns of events.

On November 28, 1925, a poignant moment occurred when Montreal Canadiens' goaltender Georges Vezina collapsed during a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Vezina, a Hall of Famer, played 16 seasons with Montreal.

Darryl Sittler, a name synonymous with the Toronto Maple Leafs, launched his NHL career on this day in 1970, scoring his first goal and adding an assist in a 9-4 victory over the Detroit Red Wings. Sittler would go on to score 484 goals in his 15-season career, with the majority (389) scored while wearing a Leafs jersey.

A quirky piece of history unfolded on November 28, 1979, when Billy Smith, playing for the New York Islanders, became the first NHL goaltender credited with scoring a goal. This unusual event occurred during a 7-4 loss to the Colorado Rockies.

In 1992, Chris Kontos of the Tampa Bay Lightning became the first player in the team's history to reach the 20-goal mark in a season. On November 28, 1996, Dwayne Roloson, then a rookie goalie, recorded his first career shutout, leading the Calgary Flames to a 2-0 victory against the Los Angeles Kings.

Roberto Luongo, a prominent name in goaltending history, made his NHL debut on November 28, 1999. He secured his first win by stopping 43 shots in the New York Islanders' 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins.

Bryan Murray, a respected coach, reached a significant milestone on November 28, 2001, coaching his 1000th game in the NHL. This occurred while he was with the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, in a game where they lost 2-0 to the Edmonton Oilers. Interestingly, that same game saw Jussi Markkanen, the Oilers' goaltender, achieve a shutout in his NHL debut.

The Atlanta Thrashers ended a long 14-game losing streak on November 28, 2009, with a 1-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. Johan Hedberg, the Thrashers' goalie, made 34 saves, and Rich Peverley scored the lone goal.

Jason Spezza, a veteran player, marked his 1,200th NHL game on this date in 2021. The New Jersey Devils achieved their 10th consecutive road win on November 28, 2022, beating the New York Rangers 5-3.

Seth Jones recorded his 300th career assist on November 28, 2023, becoming the fourth player from the 2013 draft class to reach that mark. In the same game, Adam Larsson of the Seattle Kraken recorded his 200th career point.

Brady Tkachuk, captain of the Ottawa Senators, made his return from injury on November 28, 2025, after recovering from surgery to repair torn ligaments in his right thumb.

These events highlight the rich tapestry of NHL history that has unfolded on November 28, filled with personal achievements, team milestones, and memorable moments that continue to shape the league's narrative.