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Today in History: Frank McGee scores record 14 goals in Stanley Cup

1/16/2026

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On January 16, 1905, Frank McGee of the Ottawa Hockey Club set a record by scoring 14 goals in a Stanley Cup playoff game against the Dawson City Nuggets. Despite being blind in one eye, McGee's remarkable performance contributed to Ottawa's overwhelming victory, with a final score of 23-2, marking the most lopsided game in Stanley Cup history.

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On January 16, 1905, Frank McGee of the Ottawa Hockey Club set a record by scoring 14 goals in a Stanley Cup playoff game against the Dawson City Nuggets. Despite being blind in one eye, McGee's remarkable performance contributed to Ottawa's overwhelming victory, with a final score of 23-2, marking the most lopsided game in Stanley Cup history.