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Boom-Boom Geoffrion

Montreal Canadiens 50-Goal Scorers

Jeff Seide | September 24, 2022

The Montreal Canadiens have six players who have made it into the celebrated 50-goal club. Prior to 1970, the elusive milestone was rarely reached. During the 1970s and 1980s, as seasons…

Today in Hockey History: March 16

Matthew Zator | March 16, 2022

Today is about scoring goals and keeping them out of the net, as this date in National Hockey League history had provided multiple 50-goal scorers and some great goaltending. Plus,…

Canadiens 12 Days of Hockeymas: A Dynasty Is Born with 5 Straight Cups

Ryan Szporer | December 20, 2020

In NHL history, only a single franchise has won five straight Stanley Cups. Unsurprisingly, the Montreal Canadiens, with a league-leading 24 championships up to now, accomplished the feat from 1956-60.…

Hockey Royalty: Bernie “Boom Boom” Geoffrion

THW Archives | March 16, 2017

On this date, March 16, 1961, the Montreal Canadiens’ Bernie ‘Boom Boom’ Geoffrion became the second player in NHL history to score 50 goals in a season, in a 5-2 win…

Jean Beliveau: A Class Act

THW Archives | March 3, 2017

On this date, March 3, 1968, Jean Beliveau scored for the Montreal Canadiens in a 5-2 loss to the Red Wings to become the second player in NHL history with…

When the Canadiens’ Dynasty Ended for Good

THW Archives | February 9, 2017

When sports historians speak in terms of true dynasties (that is, success that lasts for a few generations, as opposed to a few years), three franchises come to mind: the Yankees in baseball, the Celtics in basketball and the Montreal Canadiens in hockey.

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Henderson Nets 4 for Wings

Rick Cole | October 28, 2016

Paul Henderson scored four goals last night to lead the Detroit Red Wings to their first win of this National Hockey League season. Red Wings downed the New York Rangers…

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Bing Crosby Wants NHL Club

Rick Cole | October 26, 2015

Singer Bing Crosby confirmed yesterday that he is a member of a syndicate that wants to bring NHL hockey to San Francisco. Crosby said that his group has not yet…

50 Years Ago in Hockey: 1965-66 Preview – New York Rangers

Rick Cole | October 23, 2015

  The New York Rangers have a new general manager, but many of the same old problems. What they do have is hope, hope instilled by the acquisition of young…

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