The First Christmas Day Game: A Historical Glimpse Interestingly, the NHL did schedule games on Christmas Day for many years. The first-ever Christmas Day game took place in 1920, with the Toronto St.

1 Pros: In co-operation with the NHL’s schedule-maker, the league could put together some high-profile matchups. Imagine the Leafs playing the Canadiens on Christmas Day. Imagine the New York ...

The NHL's holiday break is underway. But what would happen if the NHL scheduled games on Christmas? Adam Proteau has three pros and three cons regarding that concept. The NHL has a three-day ...