Ultimate Montreal Canadiens history quiz

With 24 Stanley Cups to their credit, the Montreal Canadiens are — from a historical perspective — far and away the NHL’s most successful franchise, despite not having won the trophy since 1993. Season after season, hope is renewed that this year’s Habs can get their mojo back and return to hockey’s pinnacle.

We’ve compiled a Montreal Canadiens Playoffs history quiz of a dozen questions to gauge the level of ice water in your veins. Are you fit to skate alongside Maurice “Rocket” Richard? Let’s find out…

MONTREAL CANADIENS HISTORY QUIZ

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Question 1

Who was the first Canadiens' player to have his number retired?

A	Elmer Lach
B	Howie Morenz
C	Maurice Richard
D	Jean Beliveau
E	Jacques Plante

Question 1 Explanation:

Eighteen players have had their number retired by the Canadiens, but Howie Morenz (1923-37) was the first. Morenz' No. 7 was retired on November 2, 1937 — 27 years before the team retired its second number, Maurice Richard's No. 9.

Question 2

What does the "H" in the Montreal Canadiens' logo stand for?

A	Habs
B	Haute Couture
C	Hockey
D	Habitants
E	Henri Richard

Question 2 Explanation:

In 1924, the owner of Madison Square Garden told a reporter that the "H" on the Canadiens' sweaters was for habitants. It actually stands for hockey.

Question 3

Which Canadiens player has the most career penalties in minutes?

A	John Ferguson
B	Lyle Odelein
C	Maurice Richard
D	Shayne Corson
E	Chris Nilan

Question 3 Explanation:

Chris "Knuckles" Nilan is far and away the most penalized Hab in history at 2248 minutes. Nilan holds the NHL record for highest penalty minute average per game at 4.42 minutes per game.

Question 4

During which decade did the Habs play in 9 of 10 Stanley Cup Finals?

A	1970s
B	1960s
C	1930s
D	1950s
E	1940s

Question 4 Explanation:

The Canadiens played in ten straight Stanley Cup Finals starting in 1951. Of their nine appearance in the 1950s, they won five including two each against the Bruins and Leafs.

Question 5

Which of the following is not a nickname for the Canadiens?

A	La Sainte-Flanelle
B	Le Bleu-Blanc-Rouge
C	Le Tricolore
D	Les Glorieux
E	La Métropole

Question 5 Explanation:

La Métropole (French for "The Metropolis") is one of the many nicknames for Montreal, but not the Canadiens hockey team.

Question 6

Who is the Habs' career leader in both goals and points per game?

A	Maurice Richard
B	Henri Richard
C	Jean Beliveau
D	Guy Lefleur
E	Newsy Lalonde

Question 6 Explanation:

With 1.28 goals and 1.69 points per game, Newsy Lalonde is the Montreal Canadiens career leader in both categories.

Question 7

Which goaltender recorded the most career wins with the Canadiens?

A	Bill Durnan
B	Carey Price
C	Patrick Roy
D	Jacques Plante
E	Ken Dryden

Question 7 Explanation:

Tending the goal over the course of nineteen NHL seasons, Jacques Plante amassed 437 wins. Of those, 314 came with Montreal. Patrick Roy has the next most wins for the Habs with 289.

Question 8

What venue did the Canadiens call home for their first two seasons?

A	Centre Bell
B	Mount Royal Arena
C	Jubilee Arena
D	Montreal Forum
E	Montreal Arena

Question 8 Explanation:

Jubilee Arena (also known as Jubilee Rink) was an indoor ice rink in Montreal that served as home ice for the Canadiens for the 1909 and 1910 seasons. Its seating capacity was just 3,200.

Question 9

Which Habs player was the first on the cover of Sports Illustrated?

A	Chris Nilan
B	Guy LaFleur
C	Patrick Roy
D	Jean Beliveau
E	Maurice Richard

Question 9 Explanation:

In 1956, Jean Beliveau became the first NHLer to land on the cover of Sports Illustrated. "La Gros Bill" played for the Canadiens from 1950 to 1971.

Question 10

Which Habs goaltender leads the team in career shutouts with 75?

A	George Hainsworth
B	Bill Durnan
C	Ken Dryden
D	Jacques Plante
E	Carey Price

Question 10 Explanation:

George Hainsworth's 75 career shutouts with the Canadiens is 17 better than second-place Jacques Plante's total. Ken Dryden has the third most with 46, while Carey Price is at 38 and counting...

Question 11

Which two Canadiens have scored five goals in a playoff game?

A	Joe Malone and Pit Lepine
B	Howie Morenz and Bernie Geoffrion
C	Joe Malone and Bernie Geoffrion
D	Newsy Lalonde and Maurice Richard
E	Ray Getliffe and Bobby Rousseau

Question 11 Explanation:

All of the players presented above had games in which they scored five goals for Montreal, but only Newsy Lalonde and Maurice Richard pulled off the feat during the playoffs.

Question 12

What team did Montreal defeat to win their first Stanley Cup in 1916?

A	Calgary Tigers
B	Portland Rosebuds
C	Toronto Arenas
D	Ottawa Senators
E	Seattle Metropolitans

Question 12 Explanation:

Led by player-coach Newsy Lalonde, the Canadiens of the National Hockey Association won their first Stanley Cup by defeating the Portland Rosebuds 3 games to 2.

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