May 3 has been a significant date in National Hockey League history, marked by milestones such as Jaromir Jagr becoming the first European player to lead the league in scoring. Additionally, the St. Louis Blues had early success in the Stanley Cup Final, and numerous overtime playoff games added to the drama over the years.
A number of players made history, such as Glen Hanlon recording his third career playoff shutout in 1987 and Frederik Andersen achieving his first career playoff shutout in 2015. Gracing the date are also significant birthdays for current and former NHL players, including Ron Hextall and R.J. Umberger.