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November 29: On this day in 1924, the Toronto St. Patricks kicked off their 1924-25 season facing the Montreal Canadiens at the official grand opening of the Montreal Forum. The Canadiens won 7-1. The first ever goal was scored by Billy Boucher of the Habs. The first Forum was built at a cost of $1,500,000 and seated 9,000 people.
November 29: On this day in 1958, GM George (Punch) Imlach replaces Billy Reay as Coach.
November 29: On this day in 2000, the St. Louis Blues shocked the Leaf Nation by coming back from a 5-0 deficit in the third period to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5 in overtime. Alexander Khavanov, a future Leaf defenseman led the way with two goals, including the goal to tie the game at 5-5 with 25 seconds left in the game. The 5-0 deficit the Blues overcame tied the largest comeback in NHL history. The Blues scored their six goals in 15 minutes and 27 seconds, making it the fastest time span a team has come back from a five-goal deficit.
