NHL Nicknames
Fittingly, this Edmonton Oilers captain is often referred to simply as "McDavid" or "The Chosen One," but his lightning-fast speed also earned him the moniker "McJesus."
Connor McDavid
This standard length of time is assessed to an NHL player for serving a minor infraction like tripping or hooking.
2 minutes
The Montreal Canadiens hold the ultimate bragging rights by winning this trophy a record 24 times.
the Stanley Cup
The primary crest of this Pacific Division franchise features a stylized letter "D" crafted to look like a webbed foot.
the Anaheim Ducks
he is the all-time leading point scorer in NHL history by a landslide.
Wayne Gretzky
his legendary Washington Capitals captain is affectionately known to fans and teammates as "The Great Eight"
Alex Ovechkin
While a standard minor penalty lasts 2 minutes, Rule 53 dictates that a team is immediately awarded a penalty shot if a defending player deliberately throws a stick or equipment at the puck while it is located in this specific zone.
After years of playoff heartbreak, this Washington Capitals superstar finally lifted his first Stanley Cup in 2018.
Alex Ovechkin
Following the 2023-24 season, the Arizona Coyotes franchise was sold and relocated to Salt Lake City, eventually rebranding under this mammoth new identity.
the Utah Hockey Club
On March 4, 1941, Chicago Black Hawks goaltender Sam LoPresti set a legendary, exhausting record by making this many saves in a single regulation game.
83
Known for his blistering end-to-end speed in the 1990s, Vancouver Canucks star Pavel Bure was famously nicknamed this space-bound vehicle.
What is the Russian Rocket
If a defensive player shoots the puck completely down the ice from behind the center line without it being touched, this stoppage is called, preventing them from making a line change.
icing the puck
After leaving the Boston Bruins for the "Sunny South," veteran Brad Marchand helped propel this team to consecutive Stanley Cup victories.
the Florida Panthers
This franchise represents the furthest north geographic city in the entire NHL.
the Edmonton Oilers
He is the only defenseman in NHL history to capture the league's regular-season scoring title (Art Ross Trophy), which he did twice.
Bobby Orr
This Chicago Blackhawks legend, known as "The Golden Jet," was one of the first players to heavily popularize using a curved stick blade.
Bobby Hull
According to Rule 10, a skater who loses their helmet during play must immediately skate to the bench or replace it on their head with the chin strap properly fastened, OR ELSE they face a minor penalty for doing this.
continuing to play without a helmet
In 1975, the New York Islanders historically rallied back from a 3-0 series deficit to advance, heavily anchored by this goaltender.
Glenn "Chico" Resch
Fans of this Central Division team celebrate big goals by following a bizarre tradition of throwing a catfish directly onto the ice.
the Nashville Predators
The longest game in NHL playoff history—a 1936 battle between Detroit and Montreal—required this grueling number of overtime periods before a goal was scored.
6 overtime periods
Montreal Canadiens icon Maurice Richard was better known by this intense, fiery nickname due to his aggressive playing style.
The Rocket
If a skater cleanly breaks their stick during play, they are permitted to receive a replacement from a teammate or their bench, but they face a minor penalty if they receive it via this specific physical action.
throwing it
He holds the incredible record for the most goals scored in a single NHL playoff series, lighting the lamp 12 times during the 1985 Edmonton Oilers run.
Jari Kurri
Carlton the Bear serves as the official, beloved mascot for this historic Original Six Canadian franchise.
the Toronto Maple Leafs
Since the NHL officially began tracking blocked shots in 1998, this defenseman has retained the crown for the most career blocked shots.
John Carlson