Maurice Richard
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Maurice Richard was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. He played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Montreal Canadiens, and was the first player in NHL history to score 50 goals in a single season. Richard was known for his aggressive

Maurice Richard was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. He played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Montreal Canadiens, and was the first player in NHL history to score 50 goals in a single season. Richard was known for his aggressive

Career Scoring Stats

NHL 1943-1960

Goals

544

#31 All-Time

Assists

422

Points

966

PIM

1,285

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Career Timeline

1943-1960

Montreal Canadiens (NHL)

Player

1973

Quebec Nordiques (WHA)

Head Coach

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