{"id":89374,"date":"2020-10-17T09:30:56","date_gmt":"2020-10-17T13:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=89374"},"modified":"2025-12-01T20:17:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T01:17:32","slug":"today-in-hockey-history-kings-jari-kurri-scores-500th-goal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2020\/10\/17\/today-in-hockey-history-kings-jari-kurri-scores-500th-goal\/","title":{"rendered":"Today in Hockey History: Los Angeles Kings Jari Kurri Scores 500th Goal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u2019re normally starting up another hockey season, but we\u2019re in a different world. Last Word on Hockey is still going to look back at each date\u2019s historical significance to the game. We\u2019ll remember the moments that shaped the sport of hockey that happened on this day. Here\u2019s our look at this date in hockey history for October 17th, featuring <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kurrija01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jari Kurri<\/a><\/strong>.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Today in Hockey History<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kurrija01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jari Kurri<\/a> Gets 500th Goal<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1992:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/kings\/\" target=\"_self\">Los Angeles Kings<\/a> forward is the first European-trained forward to get 500 career goals. He scores an empty-net goal in an 8-6 win over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/bruins\/\" target=\"_self\">Boston Bruins<\/a>. The Finnish star takes the puck from future Hall of Famer <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bourqra01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ray Bourque<\/a><\/strong> and beats him and another defender for the goal.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0Y7gaGRYxLg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Kurri scores the 500th goal in 833 games and a day shy of the 12th anniversary of his first goal that was scored against the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/islanders\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Islanders<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Other Notable Events<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1957: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/richahe01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Henri Richard<\/a><\/strong> gets three goals and three assists in a 9-3 victory over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/leafs\/\" target=\"_self\">Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1974:<\/strong> The expansion <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/capitals\/\" target=\"_self\">Washington Capitals<\/a> get their first win with a 4-3 triumph over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/blackhawks\/\" target=\"_self\">Chicago Black Hawks<\/a>. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/e\/egersja01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jack Egers<\/a><\/strong> gets the game-winner and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/lowro01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ron Low<\/a><\/strong> stops 33 shots. However, it would be a rare win as the Caps finish with an 8-67-5 record.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1989:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/flames\/\" target=\"_self\">Calgary Flames<\/a> make a furious comeback to forge an 8-8 tie with the Quebec Nordiques. Calgary was down 8-3 with seven minutes to go. However, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/roberga01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gary Roberts<\/a><\/strong> gets a pair of goals in 16 seconds and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/pepliji01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jim Peplinski<\/a><\/strong> scores another one 11 seconds later. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/gilmodo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Doug Gilmour<\/a> <\/strong>sets up a goal with 16 seconds remaining in regulation and sets up <span id=\"token-C0F2BBF725C3C3BF00A86\" class=\"token token-hyperLink\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/ranhepa01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paul Ranheim<\/a><\/strong> four seconds later. The last two goals are the shortest span between shorthanded tallies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1991: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/coffepa01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paul Coffey<\/a><\/strong> of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/penguins\/\" target=\"_self\">Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a> becomes the league&#8217;s highest-scoring defenceman. He has two assists in an 8-5 win over the Islanders. He passes <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/potvide01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Denis Potvin<\/a><\/strong> with his 1,053rd career point.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2000: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/roypa01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Patrick Roy<\/a><\/strong> of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/avalanche\/\" target=\"_self\">Colorado Avalanche<\/a> gets the most regular-season wins with a 4-3 overtime victory over Washington. Roy passes <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/sawchte01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Terry Sawchuk<\/a> <\/strong>with his 448th career win in net.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2015:<\/strong> The Canadiens extend their franchise-best start to a season with a 4-1 victory over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/redwings\/\" target=\"_self\">Detroit Red Wings<\/a>. It&#8217;s the Habs&#8217; sixth consecutive win after starting seasons 4-0-1 four times before since 1977-78.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2017: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kucheni01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nikita Kucherov<\/a><\/strong> of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/lightning\/\" target=\"_self\">Tampa Bay Lighting<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2019\/02\/19\/tampa-bay-lightning-nikita-kucherov-chicago-blackhawks-patrick-kane-lead-nhl-scoring-race\/\" target=\"_self\">becomes the sixth player<\/a> since 1943 to score a goal in his team&#8217;s first seven games to start a season. Kucherov joins <strong><span id=\"token-5E6C035A2FEE3188A87A9\" class=\"token token-hyperLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/lemiema01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mario Lemieux<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, <strong><span id=\"token-A0863E78D522171736FB7\" class=\"token token-hyperLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bossymi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mike Bossy<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, <strong><span id=\"token-F3142DA368A38D67698A7\" class=\"token token-hyperLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/gretzwa01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wayne Gretzky<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, <strong><span id=\"token-AC6DBCD8F2BCD1FFCCC83\" class=\"token token-hyperLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=hodgeke01,hodgeke02&amp;search=Ken+Hodge&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ken Hodge<\/a><\/span><\/strong> and <span id=\"token-630C2A34EDAB183B591A1\" class=\"token token-hyperLink\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/tantito01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tony Tanti<\/a><\/strong> in accomplishing the feat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Happy Birthday to You<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1955: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/blighri01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rick Blight<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1956: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/morroke01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ken Morrow<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1975: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/bouilfr01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Francis Bouillon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1984: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/l\/lepissa01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sami Lepisto<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1990: Natalie Spooner<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1996: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/debruja01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jake Debrusk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Main Photo<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"FWmaScnSRyJfqKdXG6XTLA\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.ca\/detail\/72360902\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'FWmaScnSRyJfqKdXG6XTLA',sig:'-SVQydw9vQ2UyD7iEn3Z4EmorAWd2Y08ppb04BP0kY4=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'72360902',caption: true ,tld:'ca',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re normally starting up another hockey season, but we\u2019re in a different world. Last Word on Hockey is still going to look back at each date\u2019s historical significance to the game. We\u2019ll remember the moments that shaped the sport of hockey that happened on this day. 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