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NHL Quiz

by Dilly DriggersPublished: September 9, 2026

Lace up your skates and get ready to hit the ice with our NHL Quiz! This quiz will challenge your knowledge of the National Hockey League, from iconic players and memorable matches to the history and records that have shaped the sport. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just getting into the game, this quiz is a fun way to see how much you know about the NHL. Let’s see if you have what it takes to be a true hockey aficionado!
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1. Which team won the first Stanley Cup in NHL history?
The Stanley Cup is the championship trophy awarded annually to the NHL playoff winner.

NHL Quiz Questions Overview

1. Which team won the first Stanley Cup in NHL history?

Montreal Canadiens
Toronto Maple Leafs
Ottawa Senators
Boston Bruins

2. Who holds the record for the most goals scored in a single NHL season?

Wayne Gretzky
Mario Lemieux
Brett Hull
Alexander Ovechkin

3. Which team is known as the ‘Original Six’ in the NHL?

Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers
Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers
Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings
Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues

4. Who is the all-time leading scorer in NHL history?

Wayne Gretzky
Gordie Howe
Jaromir Jagr
Mark Messier

5. Which player is known as ‘The Great One’?

Wayne Gretzky
Mario Lemieux
Bobby Orr
Sidney Crosby

6. Which team has won the most Stanley Cups in NHL history?

Montreal Canadiens
Toronto Maple Leafs
Detroit Red Wings
Boston Bruins

7. Which NHL player holds the record for the most career assists?

Wayne Gretzky
Mark Messier
Paul Coffey
Ray Bourque

8. Which NHL team is known as the ‘Broad Street Bullies’?

Philadelphia Flyers
Boston Bruins
Chicago Blackhawks
New York Rangers

9. Which player scored the ‘Golden Goal’ for Canada in the 2010 Winter Olympics?

Sidney Crosby
Jonathan Toews
Jarome Iginla
Roberto Luongo

10. Which NHL team plays its home games at Madison Square Garden?

New York Rangers
New York Islanders
New Jersey Devils
Buffalo Sabres

11. Who was the first player to score 50 goals in 50 games?

Maurice Richard
Wayne Gretzky
Bobby Hull
Mike Bossy

12. Which team did Wayne Gretzky play for when he was traded in 1988?

Los Angeles Kings
Edmonton Oilers
St. Louis Blues
New York Rangers

13. Which NHL player has the most career playoff points?

Wayne Gretzky
Mark Messier
Jari Kurri
Mario Lemieux

14. Which team did the NHL expand to in 1967, doubling the league’s size?

St. Louis Blues, Minnesota North Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, California Seals
St. Louis Blues, Minnesota North Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks
St. Louis Blues, Minnesota North Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Sabres
St. Louis Blues, Minnesota North Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals

15. Who was the first player to win the Conn Smythe Trophy three times?

Patrick Roy
Wayne Gretzky
Mario Lemieux
Bobby Orr

16. Which NHL team has the nickname ‘The Big Bad Bruins’?

Boston Bruins
Buffalo Sabres
Chicago Blackhawks
Detroit Red Wings

17. Which player is the all-time leader in penalty minutes in the NHL?

Tiger Williams
Dale Hunter
Tie Domi
Chris Nilan

18. Which NHL player scored the fastest hat trick in league history?

Bill Mosienko
Wayne Gretzky
Maurice Richard
Bobby Hull

19. Which team did the NHL’s first outdoor game feature in 2003?

Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens
Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs
New York Rangers and Boston Bruins
Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins
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