This date in National Hockey League history is jammed-packed with so many all-time greats that even one of the biggest baseball legends made an appearance on the ice. Fans in New York and Edmonton had plenty to cheer about, one of the most dangerous lines in league history was put together for the first time,
Detroit Red Wings (16-16-5) vs. Winnipeg Jets (16-12-5) When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. TV: Bally Sports Detroit. Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1) (Red Wings radio affiliates). • Box score  SEIDER LOVES IT: ‘Everyone is happy in Hockeytown’ with Nicklas Lidstrom’s hire ABOUT LAST GAME: Red Wings take the San Jose Sharks to OT, but fall 3-2
Jan. 12 had some big moments from some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history. One legend returned to where he made a name for himself, another became the first to reach a new plateau, while a third had to step away from the game. Plus, there were memorable nights in New Jersey,