How Well Do You Know NHL History?
bobbyknuckles
Created 6/29/2024
Test your knowledge of NHL history with this challenging quiz! See how many correct answers you can get out of 20.
1. In what year was the NHL founded?
2. Who was the first player in NHL history to score 50 goals in 50 games?
Wayne Gretzky
Maurice Richard
Mike Bossy
Bobby Hull
3. Which team won the first Stanley Cup in NHL history?
Toronto Arenas
Montreal Canadiens
Ottawa Senators
Boston Bruins
4. How many teams were in the NHL during the Original Six era?
5. Which player holds the record for most career points in NHL history?
Wayne Gretzky
Gordie Howe
Mario Lemieux
Jaromir Jagr
6. The NHL expanded from 6 to 12 teams in which year?
7. Which team did Wayne Gretzky first play for in the NHL?
Los Angeles Kings
Edmonton Oilers
Chicago Blackhawks
St. Louis Blues
8. Who is known as the 'Great One' in NHL history?
Wayne Gretzky
Bobby Orr
Gordie Howe
Mario Lemieux
9. Which team did the Hartford Whalers become after their relocation?
Nashville Predators
Colorado Avalanche
Carolina Hurricanes
Arizona Coyotes
10. Which player was the first to reach 1,000 career points in the NHL?
Gordie Howe
Maurice Richard
Phil Esposito
Bobby Orr
11. How many Stanley Cups did the Montreal Canadiens win between 1960 and 1979?
12. Which NHL team has the longest Stanley Cup drought?
Toronto Maple Leafs
Buffalo Sabres
Vancouver Canucks
Arizona Coyotes
13. What year was the World Hockey Association (WHA) merged with the NHL?
14. Which team holds the record for the longest winning streak in a season?
Boston Bruins
Montreal Canadiens
Pittsburgh Penguins
Washington Capitals
15. Who was the first NHL player to score a goal in an outdoor NHL game?
Brendan Shanahan
Wayne Gretzky
Joe Sakic
Mark Messier
16. Which goalie holds the record for most career wins in the NHL?
Martin Brodeur
Patrick Roy
Ed Belfour
Roberto Luongo
17. What milestone did Gordie Howe achieve at the age of 52?
Scored 50 goals
Played in his 1,000th game
Recorded his 1,800th point
Played in the NHL All-Star Game
18. Who was the first European player to be drafted first overall in the NHL Draft?
Jaromir Jagr
Mats Sundin
Peter Forsberg
Alexander Mogilny
19. Which team did the Minnesota North Stars become after relocating?
Dallas Stars
Arizona Coyotes
San Jose Sharks
Anaheim Ducks
20. What year did the NHL hold its first Entry Draft?
