The NHL will celebrate two legendary players this week: Sergei Fedorov and Zdeno Chara. Both players are set to have their jersey numbers retired, honoring their remarkable contributions to the sport. The jersey retirement ceremonies will take place in two different venues and on different dates.
NHL Jersey Retirements: Fedorov and Chara Get Honored
Sergei Fedorov’s Jersey Retirement
On January 12, the Detroit Red Wings will retire Sergei Fedorov’s number 91 during a game against the Carolina Hurricanes. This ceremony will occur at Little Caesars Arena, starting at 7:00 p.m. ET. Fedorov, who played as a dual-threat forward and defenseman, is the only player to have won both the Hart and Selke Trophies in the same NHL season. He won three Stanley Cups with the Red Wings and is regarded as one of the most talented players in the league’s history.
Zdeno Chara’s Jersey Retirement
The following day, January 15, the Boston Bruins will honor Zdeno Chara by retiring his number 33 during a match against the Seattle Kraken at TD Garden, with the ceremony starting at 8:00 p.m. ET. Chara, a towering figure in NHL history, captained the Bruins and led them to a Stanley Cup title in the 2010-11 season. Notably, he won the Norris Trophy for best defenseman in the 2008-09 season and has the record for the most games played by a defenseman in NHL history.
Upcoming Events
- January 13: NHL Central Scouting will release its mid-term rankings for the top prospects ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft.
- January 15: The USA Hockey All-American Game will take place in Plymouth, Michigan, featuring NHL Draft hopefuls.
- January 17: Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada will feature all seven Canadian teams competing in various matches.
- January 18: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will play his 1,000th game as the St. Louis Blues face the Edmonton Oilers at 8:00 p.m. ET.
This week is significant for fans and players alike, as NHL history will be celebrated through the jersey retirements of Fedorov and Chara. Their legacies will continue to inspire future generations of hockey players.
