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    Nov 29, 2023, 16:16

    Hall of Famer Scotty Bowman has the most wins as a coach in NHL history by far. But his victory on this day in 1967 stands out.

    Hall of Famer Scotty Bowman has the most wins as a coach in NHL history by far. But his victory on this day in 1967 stands out.

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    Here's today's NHL Nugget – this Wild Wednesday Rewind goes back to Nov. 29, 1967, when the St. Louis Blues looked to snap their seven-game losing streak and had a new 34-year-old coach named Scotty Bowman in his fourth match behind the bench. 

    What came next was a milestone that jumpstarted 30 seasons of coaching in the NHL and achieving what no other bench boss has achieved at this level.

    Brian T. Dessart takes fans on a distinctive ride through the historic-laden NHL with the #NHLNugget. Check out NHLNugget.com to find where to follow NHL Nugget on social media.