Montreal Canadiens AHL affiliate Laval Rocket will be honouring the late great Maurice Richard at their January 16 game.

died of abdominal cancer on May 27, 2000 at the age of 78. With the 20th anniversary of his death approaching, a number of legendary players and hockey executives spoke with NHL.com about the Rocket's ...

For the uninitiated, Maurice "Rocket" Richard was the first NHL player to score 50 goals in a season, back in 1944-45, reaching the mark in style. He scored 50 goals in exactly 50 games. Unlike many ...

The Capitals will hopefully be back on the ice this summer for the Stanley Cup playoffs after Tuesday's return-to-play announcement by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. Alex Ovechkin had 48 goals and ...

This year’s Rocket Richard Trophy race will certainly be among the most compelling races to watch. Last year, Leon Draisaitl earned the honour with 52 goals scored, the fewest goals scored by any ...

A trophy named after one of the greatest Montreal Canadiens players of all time has never been won by a player on the Habs. The Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy, awarded to the NHL's leading goal ...