Matthews in Elite Club of 300 Goals in 500 (or Fewer) Games & Red Wings’ Top 5 Defensemen of All Time Ranked

Also, some "Today in Hockey History", looking back on playing career of Bruins head coach Marco Sturm, and more.

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Today in Hockey History: Oct. 8

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Matthews in Elite Club of 300 Goals in 500 (or Fewer) Games

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Red Wings’ Top 5 Defensemen of All Time Ranked

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Today in Hockey History: Oct. 7

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Looking Back on Playing Career of Bruins Head Coach Marco Sturm

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