On this day in NHL history: October 17
The best line on file for October 17: Nick Schmaltz, 3 G, 1 A in 2025. Born on October 17: Jake DeBrusk, Matthew Knies, Elijah Neuenschwander and 9 more.
Hat tricks and more on October 17
| Year | Player | Game | Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Nick Schmaltz | UTAH vs SJ | 3 G, 1 A |
| 2024 | Artemi Panarin | NYR vs DET | 3 G, 1 A |
| 2016 | Mike Green | DET vs OTT | 3 G, 0 A |
Born on October 17
- Jake DeBruskLW · VANborn 1996 · 29
- Matthew KniesLW · CBJborn 2002 · 23
- Elijah NeuenschwanderG · ANAborn 2006 · 19
- Francis BouillonDborn 1975 · 50
- Sami LepistoDborn 1984 · 41
- Mike TomlakLWborn 1964 · 61
- Nathan OystrickDborn 1982 · 43
- Mat ClarkDborn 1990 · 35
- Brad RalphLWborn 1980 · 45
- Bobby Robinsborn 1981 · 44
Lines from the game logs on file (from 1995-96), regular season and playoffs. Finals games are the champion against the runner-up in the postseason on file.