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Jan. 9, 1918: The NHL announced a new rule permitting goaltenders to leave their feel while making a save. Previously a penalty was called if a netminder sat or lay on the ice to stop the puck.

 
1910s

Nov. 26, 1917
National Hockey League is founded

Nov. 26, 1917
Calder becomes 1st president

Dec. 15, 1917
NHL's 1st exhibition games

Dec. 19, 1917
Ritchie scores 1st NHL goal

Jan. 9, 1918
Goalies allowed to leave feet

Feb. 18, 1918
Vezina records 1st NHL shutout

March 2, 1918
Malone 1st League scoring leader

March 20, 1918
Toronto 1st NHL team in Cup Finals

Dec. 28, 1918
Vezina 1st goalie to record assist

April 1, 1919
Influenza epidemic cancels Cup Finals

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