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50 Interesting NHL Trivia Questions and Answers

By Kenton·Updated Aug 2025·6 min read

Hit the ice with NHL Trivia! From Stanley Cup champions and legendary players to unforgettable goals, rivalries, and record-breaking moments, these questions will put your hockey knowledge to the ultimate test. Perfect for die-hard fans and casual viewers alike, this trivia celebrates the history, excitement, and fast-paced action of the National Hockey League.

NHL Trivia

  1. 1Who won the first NHL MVP award in 1924?

  2. 2Which team is often referred to as the 'Habs'?

  3. 3Who holds the record for the most goals in a single season?

  4. 4Which NHL player is nicknamed 'The Great One'?

  5. 5Which team won the Stanley Cup in 1994, breaking a 54-year drought?

  6. 6Which goaltender is known for his butterfly style?

  7. 7Which player scored the 'Golden Goal' in the 2010 Olympics?

  8. 8Who became the youngest NHL captain at age 19?

  9. 9Which team did the NHL expand to in 1991, based in San Jose?

  10. 10What trophy is awarded to the NHL's best defenseman?

  11. 11Which NHL player holds the record for most career points?

  12. 12Which team plays its home games at Madison Square Garden?

  13. 13What is the nickname for Detroit's NHL team?

  14. 14Which team became the first from the U.S. to win the Stanley Cup?

  15. 15Who was the first European-trained player inducted into the NHL Hall of Fame?

  16. 16Which coach holds the record for most career wins?

  17. 17Which player scored five goals in five different ways in a single game?

  18. 18What trophy is awarded to the NHL's best goaltender?

  19. 19Which team won the Stanley Cup in 2018?

  20. 20Who is known as 'Mr. Hockey'?

  21. 21Which NHL player is the all-time leader in penalty minutes?

  22. 22What is the trophy given to the NHL's playoff MVP?

  23. 23Which player set the record for most goals as a rookie?

  24. 24Which team joined the NHL in 2000, located in Columbus?

  25. 25Who was the first goalie to score a goal in an NHL game?

  26. 26Which NHL team plays its home games at the TD Garden?

  27. 27Which player was known as 'The Finnish Flash'?

  28. 28Which team was the first to win back-to-back Stanley Cups?

  29. 29Who holds the record for the most career hat tricks in the NHL?

  30. 30Which NHL team's mascot is named 'Gritty'?

  31. 31Who was the NHL's first commissioner?

  32. 32What team plays in the 'City of Brotherly Love'?

  33. 33Which player was the first to surpass 200 points in a single season?

  34. 34Who won the Calder Trophy in 2016?

  35. 35Which team is represented by a note on their logo?

  36. 36Who holds the record for the longest point streak in NHL history?

  37. 37Which NHL team was established in 1926 and is based in Chicago?

  38. 38What trophy is awarded to the NHL team with the best regular-season record?

  39. 39Which player holds the NHL record for most career shutouts?

  40. 40Which team plays its home games at the United Center?

  41. 41Which team was the winner of the 2007 Stanley Cup?

  42. 42Which player is considered the first 'Russian Rocket' in the NHL?

  43. 43What is the maximum number of players an NHL team can have on its active roster?

  44. 44Which team plays its home games at the PPG Paints Arena?

  45. 45Who was named the NHL's most valuable player in 2020?

  46. 46Which team did Wayne Gretzky play for when he was traded in 1988?

  47. 47What is the trophy awarded to the NHL's best coach?

  48. 48Who was the first NHL player to reach 1,000 career assists?

  49. 49Which player was the top overall pick in the 2005 NHL Draft?

  50. 50Which team's fans are known to throw octopuses on the ice?

Answer Key

  1. 1. Frank Nighbor
  2. 2. Montreal Canadiens
  3. 3. Wayne Gretzky
  4. 4. Wayne Gretzky
  5. 5. New York Rangers
  6. 6. Patrick Roy
  7. 7. Sidney Crosby
  8. 8. Connor McDavid
  9. 9. San Jose Sharks
  10. 10. Norris Trophy
  11. 11. Wayne Gretzky
  12. 12. New York Rangers
  13. 13. Red Wings
  14. 14. Seattle Metropolitans
  15. 15. Borje Salming
  16. 16. Scotty Bowman
  17. 17. Mario Lemieux
  18. 18. Vezina Trophy
  19. 19. Washington Capitals
  20. 20. Gordie Howe
  21. 21. Tiger Williams
  22. 22. Conn Smythe Trophy
  23. 23. Teemu Selanne
  24. 24. Columbus Blue Jackets
  25. 25. Ron Hextall
  26. 26. Boston Bruins
  27. 27. Teemu Selanne
  28. 28. Ottawa Senators
  29. 29. Wayne Gretzky
  30. 30. Philadelphia Flyers
  31. 31. Gary Bettman
  32. 32. Philadelphia Flyers
  33. 33. Wayne Gretzky
  34. 34. Artemi Panarin
  35. 35. St. Louis Blues
  36. 36. Wayne Gretzky
  37. 37. Chicago Blackhawks
  38. 38. Presidents' Trophy
  39. 39. Martin Brodeur
  40. 40. Chicago Blackhawks
  41. 41. Anaheim Ducks
  42. 42. Pavel Bure
  43. 43. 23
  44. 44. Pittsburgh Penguins
  45. 45. Leon Draisaitl
  46. 46. Los Angeles Kings
  47. 47. Jack Adams Award
  48. 48. Gordie Howe
  49. 49. Sidney Crosby
  50. 50. Detroit Red Wings

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