Richard played 978 NHL games, all with the Canadiens, from 1942 through his retirement in 1960, scoring 544 goals -- still ...

Eighty years ago today, Maurice 'Rocket' Richard set the gold standard for goals in an NHL season. He became the first player ...

There hasn’t been much mention of Auston Matthews defending his Maurice (Rocket) Richard goal trophy this year.

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews may have won the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy as the NHL's leading goal scorer in three of the last four seasons, but his first campaign wearing the ...

Alex Ovechkin is widely acknowledged as the NHL's top goal scorer, known for his powerful slap shot and determination.

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Ovechkin isn't new to breaking records, he currently tied for most game-winning goals with Jaromir Jagr. Additionally, ...

1955 — Canadien fans riot in the streets of Montreal protesting NHL President Clarence Campbell’s suspension of Maurice “Rocket” Richard the previous day. The Canadiens forfeit the game to the Detroit ...

He scored two goals in that game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. 2007-2008: Ovechkin won the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy, awarded to the league's top goal-scorer, for the first time.