NHL Trivia by Team (Team-by-Team Trivia Sets)
This team-by-team trivia guide covers franchise-specific questions for NHL teams across all divisions. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to a team, these questions test your knowledge of team history, legendary players, and memorable moments.
Montreal Canadiens
Q: Which Canadiens player holds the franchise record for career goals? A: Maurice "Rocket" Richard with 544 goals, though some sources list Guy Lafleur depending on era definitions.
Q: In which building did the Canadiens play before moving to the Bell Centre? A: The Montreal Forum, which was home to the team from 1926 to 1996.
Q: What is the Canadiens' nickname in French? A: Les Habitants (Habs).
Q: How many Stanley Cups have the Canadiens won? A: 24 Stanley Cups, the most of any NHL franchise.
Q: Which Canadiens goalie won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 1986 as a rookie? A: Patrick Roy.
Toronto Maple Leafs
Q: Which year marks the Leafs' last Stanley Cup victory (as of 2026)? A: 1967.
Q: What is the name of the Leafs' home arena? A: Scotiabank Arena (formerly Air Canada Centre).
Q: Which Maple Leafs player wore number 93 and is known as one of the greatest centers in franchise history? A: Doug Gilmour.
Q: Who is the Leafs' all-time leading scorer? A: Mats Sundin with 987 points.
Q: What color is the maple leaf on the team's logo? A: Blue.
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New York Rangers
Q: Which goalie is nicknamed "The King" and played most of his career with the Rangers? A: Henrik Lundqvist.
Q: In what year did the Rangers end their famous "1940" Cup drought? A: 1994.
Q: Which iconic player captained the 1994 Rangers to the Stanley Cup? A: Mark Messier, who famously guaranteed a Game 6 victory in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Q: Where do the Rangers play their home games? A: Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Q: Which Rangers defenseman won the Norris Trophy in 2022? A: Adam Fox.
Boston Bruins
Q: Which legendary Bruins defenseman is famous for his overtime goal while flying through the air? A: Bobby Orr in 1970.
Q: What are the Bruins' team colors? A: Black and gold.
Q: Which Bruins player holds the NHL record for points in a single season? A: Bobby Orr with 139 points in 1970-71, still the record for defensemen.
Q: Who is the Bruins' all-time leading scorer? A: Ray Bourque with 1,506 points.
Q: What is the name of the Bruins' home arena? A: TD Garden.
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Chicago Blackhawks
Q: Which three players formed Chicago's legendary "MPH Line"? A: Stan Mikita, Bobby Hull, and others (the exact third member varied).
Q: How many Stanley Cups did the Blackhawks win in the 2010s? A: Three (2010, 2013, 2015).
Q: Which Blackhawks captain led the team to all three modern-era Cups? A: Jonathan Toews.
Q: What is the Blackhawks' mascot named? A: Tommy Hawk.
Q: Where do the Blackhawks play their home games? A: United Center.
Detroit Red Wings
Q: What is the Red Wings' winning streak tradition where fans throw on the ice? A: Octopuses. The tradition dates back to 1952 when eight legs symbolized the eight wins needed for the Cup.
Q: Which Red Wings captain won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2002? A: Nicklas Lidström.
Q: How many Stanley Cups did the Red Wings win in the 1990s and 2000s? A: Four (1997, 1998, 2002, 2008).
Q: What nickname is given to the Red Wings' home arena? A: "The Joe" (Joe Louis Arena, now replaced by Little Caesars Arena).
Q: Which Russian Five player is considered one of the greatest defensemen in NHL history? A: Viacheslav Fetisov or Sergei Fedorov (both were part of the famous line).
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Edmonton Oilers
Q: Which Oilers dynasty won five Stanley Cups in seven years during the 1980s? A: The Edmonton Oilers (1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990).
Q: Who is the Oilers' all-time leading scorer? A: Wayne Gretzky with 1,669 points in an Oilers uniform.
Q: Which current Oilers captain is a two-time NHL MVP? A: Connor McDavid.
Q: Where do the Oilers play their home games? A: Rogers Place.
Q: Which Oilers goalie won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 1988? A: Grant Fuhr.
Pittsburgh Penguins
Q: Which two legendary players are known as "Super Mario" and "Sid the Kid"? A: Mario Lemieux and Sidney Crosby.
Q: How many Stanley Cups have the Penguins won? A: Five (1991, 1992, 2009, 2016, 2017).
Q: Which Penguins player scored the "Golden Goal" for Canada in the 2010 Olympics? A: Sidney Crosby.
Q: What is the name of the Penguins' home arena? A: PPG Paints Arena.
Q: Which Penguins player has the most career points in franchise history? A: Mario Lemieux with 1,723 points.
Vegas Golden Knights
Q: In which season did the Golden Knights begin play? A: 2017-18.
Q: Did the Golden Knights make the playoffs in their first season? A: Yes, they reached the Stanley Cup Final.
Q: Which goalie was the inaugural starter for Vegas? A: Marc-Andre Fleury.
Q: What year did the Golden Knights win their first Stanley Cup? A: 2023.
Q: Where do the Golden Knights play their home games? A: T-Mobile Arena.
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Tampa Bay Lightning
Q: How many Stanley Cups have the Lightning won? A: Three (2004, 2020, 2021).
Q: Which Lightning player is the franchise's all-time leading scorer? A: Steven Stamkos.
Q: Who was the Lightning's captain during their back-to-back Cup wins? A: Steven Stamkos.
Q: Where do the Lightning play their home games? A: Amalie Arena.
Q: Which Lightning goalie won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2004? A: Technically no one, as the 2004 playoffs preceded the lockout and Conn Smythe went to Brad Richards.
Why Team-Specific Trivia Matters
Team trivia deepens your connection to your favorite franchise. Knowing franchise records, retired numbers, and legendary moments separates casual fans from diehards who understand the full scope of team history.
Using Team Trivia for Rivalry Games
Team-specific knowledge becomes especially valuable during rivalry games. Being able to reference historical playoff series, legendary players, and franchise achievements adds context to current matchups and makes trash talk more informed.
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