{"id":92435,"date":"2020-12-08T09:30:01","date_gmt":"2020-12-08T14:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=92435"},"modified":"2025-12-01T20:17:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T01:17:22","slug":"today-in-hockey-history-philadelphia-flyers-ron-hextall-scores-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2020\/12\/08\/today-in-hockey-history-philadelphia-flyers-ron-hextall-scores-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Today in Hockey History: Philadelphia Flyers Ron Hextall Scores"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Normally we\u2019d be in the midst of starting up another hockey season now, 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 December 8th, featuring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hextaro01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ron Hextall<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Today in Hockey History<\/h2>\n<h3>Ron Hextall Gets Goalie Goal<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1987:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/flyers\/\" target=\"_self\">Philadelphia Flyers<\/a> goalie scores the first player at his position to score by shooting into the net. Hextall grabs a lose puck while his team is leading the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/bruins\/\" target=\"_self\">Boston Bruins<\/a>, 4-2, in the third period. The Flyers netminder lifts a shot from the left side of his net and it goes into the Bruins&#8217; goal.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iPmTiGpjbZ0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/islanders\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Islanders<\/a> goalie <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/smithbi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Billy Smith<\/a> was the first goalie <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2020\/11\/28\/today-in-hockey-history-new-york-islanders-billy-smith-scores\/\" target=\"_self\">credited with a goal<\/a>. However, he was the last player from his team to touch the puck before a <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/devils\/\" target=\"_self\">Colorado Rockies<\/a> back pass went into the net.<\/p>\n<h3>Other Notable Events<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1931:<\/strong> Boston loses 3-2 to the New York Americans and that ends the team&#8217;s 24-game unbeaten streak. The Bruins go 19-0 with five ties during the run.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1974:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/leafs\/\" target=\"_self\">Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a> player <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/u\/ullmano01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Norm Ullman<\/a> becomes the fourth player to get 1,200 points. He reaches the mark with a goal against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/e\/esposto01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tony Esposito<\/a> in a 4-1 win over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/blackhawks\/\" target=\"_self\">Chicago Black Hawks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1979:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/blues\/\" target=\"_self\">St. Louis Blues<\/a> name birthday boy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/berenre01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Red Berenson<\/a> as the team&#8217;s new head coach. He replaces <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/plageba01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Barclay Plager<\/a> one year after retiring as a player.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1993:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/kings\/\" target=\"_self\">Los Angeles Kings<\/a> forward <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> becomes the highest-scoring European player in a 6-5 loss to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/panthers\/\" target=\"_self\">Florida Panthers.<\/a> Kurri passes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/stastpe01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peter Stastny<\/a> with a goal ad two assists. The Finn ends his NHL career with 1,398 points.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1997:<\/strong> Toronto plays its 5,000th game in franchise history and gets a 3-0 win over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/stars\/\" target=\"_self\">Dallas Stars<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/belfoed01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ed Belfour<\/a> makes 25 saves and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/sundima01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mats Sundin<\/a> gets two goals in the Leafs&#8217; milestone game.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1999:<\/strong> Brothers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kariypa01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paul Kariya<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kariyst01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Steve Kariya<\/a> oppose each other for the first time in the pros. Paul gets a goal and Steve hands out an assist in a 2-2 <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/ducks\/\" target=\"_self\">Mighty Ducks of Anaheim<\/a> tie with the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/canucks\/\" target=\"_self\">Vancouver Canucks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2014:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/devils\/\" target=\"_self\">New Jersey Devils<\/a> forward <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/j\/jagrja01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jaromir Jagr<\/a> marks his 1,500th career game with a goal and an assist. Jagr powers the Devils to a 2-1 victory over the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/hurricanes\/\" target=\"_self\">Carolina Hurricanes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2017:<\/strong> It&#8217;s more brotherly love as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/subbapk01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">P.K. Subban<\/a> of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/predators\/\" target=\"_self\">Nashville Predators<\/a> takes on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/subbama01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Malcolm Subban<\/a> of the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/vegas-golden-knights\/\" target=\"_self\">Vegas Golden Knights<\/a>. Malcolm makes 41 saves and stops six shootout attempts in Vegas&#8217; 4-3 win.<\/p>\n<h3>Happy Birthday to You<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1905: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/barryma01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marty Barry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1939: Red Berenson<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1944: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/i\/irvinte01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ted Irvine<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1969: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/shannda02.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Darrin Shannon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1989: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/doughdr01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Drew Doughty<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1992: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/j\/janmama02.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mattias Janmark<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1995: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/demkoth01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thatcher Demko<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"n1fgfciaQlpoF971-xfS4g\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.ca\/detail\/1271869598\" 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:'n1fgfciaQlpoF971-xfS4g',sig:'qD20yMOZHWiJxZA_6BNpI-EPU4PFtdq5TaZTQPI3qN4=',w:'594px',h:'401px',items:'1271869598',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>Normally we\u2019d be in the midst of starting up another hockey season now, 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 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2352,"featured_media":92438,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[16,8245,4547,4548,6331],"tags":[392,3534,2206,410,673,788,5569,253,1856,126,1531,423,72],"class_list":["post-92435","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-flyers","category-history","category-hockey","category-nhl","category-today-in-hockey-history","tag-drew-doughty","tag-hockey-history","tag-jari-kurri","tag-jaromir-jagr","tag-malcolm-subban","tag-mattias-janmark","tag-norm-ullman","tag-p-k-subban","tag-paul-kariya","tag-philadelphia-flyers","tag-red-berenson","tag-ron-hextall","tag-toronto-maple-leafs"],"modified_by":"Michael Kovacs, ADMIN","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92435","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2352"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=92435"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92435\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":478983,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92435\/revisions\/478983"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/92438"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=92435"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=92435"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=92435"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}