#redkelly

January 6, 1963 was Eddie Shack’s night in Chicago.

The Maple Leafs defeated the Blackhawks 5–1 at Chicago Stadium, powered by a huge performance from Shack and Red Kelly, who combined for eight points. Shack scored the first hat trick of his NHL career, while Kelly added a goal and three assists.

Dave Keon opened the scoring early, Shack followed with the eventual game-winner, and Toronto never looked back. Shack added two more in the third, both set up by Kelly, before Pierre Pilote spoiled the shutout late.

Efficiency defined the night: Kelly scored on his only shot, and Shack scored three times on four attempts. A classic Leafs road win and a signature game for Eddie “The Entertainer.”

We go a little deeper into this game here: Shack and Kelly Combine for 8 Points vs. Chicago

Red Kelly, the gentlemanly legend of the Toronto Maple Leafs, did something he almost never did—he scored on a penalty shot! 💥 And not just any penalty shot… it was the only one he ever converted in 1,316 NHL games.

That goal completed his hat trick in a 6–3 win over the Canadiens at the Montreal Forum. 😮‍💨 Kelly also added an assist, giving him 4 points on the night and helping push the Leafs toward another Stanley Cup.

I wanted to get another one up to continue the expectation of what you could get. The first panel showed where this was gonna go but I drew the other guy with short arms. Like a T-Rex. Then I got distracted.

So… I guess you can expect me getting distracted a lot and running off on a tangent.