NHL Nugget: Tim Horton Set A Toronto Maple Leafs First In November 1967

Here’s today’s NHL Nugget – this Milestone Monday rewinds to Nov. 19, 1967, when legendary Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Tim Horton suited up for his 1,000th career NHL game. That was a Maple Leafs first:

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Correction: Horton’s 999th game came on Nov. 18, 1967, while his 1,000th game came in a 6-2 loss against the Boston Bruins on Nov. 19, 1967.