Complete Hockey News - The NHL debuted in 1917/18 with four teams; the Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Wanderers, the Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Arenas. The Wanderers made it January before the Montreal

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On December 19, 1917 the first NHL games were played. The Montreal Wanderers beat Toronto Hockey Club (later known as the Arenas) 10-9, while the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Ottawa Senators 7-4.

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