Chris Chelios made history on this day in 2008 when he suited up in the playoffs for the Detroit Red Wings as a 46-year-old.
Here's today's NHL Nugget – this Weekend's Way Back When returns to April 12, 2008, when Chris Chelios suited up for the Detroit Red Wings in the playoffs. His 14 games in that post-season and six more the year after have made him an NHL record holder that is likely to stand for a long time.
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