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How many teams qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs?
16 teams
Who was the first black player in the NHL?
Willie O'Ree
What NHL team emerges onto the ice from the giant jaws od sea beast at home games?
San Jose Sharks
Who is the highest paid player in the NHL?
Auston Matthews
What is the name of the NHL championship trophy?
The Stanley Cup
How many players from each NHL team are on the ice during a regular play?
6 players
Who is known as "Mr. Hockey"?
Gordie Howe
Who was the first NHL commissioner?
Gary Bettman
Who was the youngest player to ever captain an NHL team at the age of 19?
Connor McDavid
How many Stanley Cups have the Penguins won?
5 Stanley Cups
Who holds the record for most scored goals in a single NHL season?
Wayne Gretzky
Which team has the longest active Stanley Cup drought?
The Toronto Maple Leafs
How many teams were in the NHL in the 2000-01 season?
30
Where is the hockey hall of fame located?
Toronto
Violently checking an opponent into the boards is called?
Boarding
Who holds the record for the most penalty minutes in a single NHL season?
Dave "Tiger" Williams
Who was the first overall pick in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft?
Sydney Crosby
Who scored the "Golden Goal" for Canada to win the gold metal at the 2010 Winter Olympics?
Sydney Crosby
Which team won 4 Stanley Cups in a row?
New York Islanders
What is Alex Ovechkins nickname?
The Great 8
Why are hockey pucks frozen?
Freezing the rubber reduces bouncing and friction, making the puck glide smoother and flatter across ice
If a player is thrown out of an NHL game for being a fight instigator how many penalty minutes does he get for the fight?
17 minutes
What bizarre item do Detroit Red Wings fans throw on the ice for good luck?
Octupus
Which team idd the Penguins defeat in the 2016 Stanley Cup Finals?
San Jose Sharks
What is Sidney Crosby's nickname?
Sid the Kid