Sportsnet's Weekly NHL Quiz: October 16

1. Rookie centre Mattias Janmark has four points in his first four games with the Dallas Stars. Janmark was originally drafted by Detroit and traded to Dallas. Name the NHLer the Red Wings acquired in the deal: _____________.

The Red Wings traded Janmark, Mattias Backman and a conditional draft pick for Erik Cole and a conditional draft pick at last season's deadline.

Explanation

The Red Wings traded Janmark, Mattias Backman and a conditional draft pick for Erik Cole and a conditional draft pick at last season's deadline.

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2. Sidney Crosby has started the 2015-16 season without a point through the first four games. The last time he went this long without logging a point in the regular season was in _____.

Sidney Crosby's current point drought of four games in the 2015-16 season is being compared to the last time he went this long without logging a point in the regular season, which was in 2009. This suggests that Crosby has had a consistent track record of producing points throughout his career, making his current point drought a notable occurrence.

Explanation

Sidney Crosby's current point drought of four games in the 2015-16 season is being compared to the last time he went this long without logging a point in the regular season, which was in 2009. This suggests that Crosby has had a consistent track record of producing points throughout his career, making his current point drought a notable occurrence.

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3. Through three games, which player has scored the only goal for the Anaheim Ducks?

Sami Vatanen

Mike Santorelli

Andrew Cogliano

Hampus Lindholm

Anaheim's only goal was scored by Vatanen and assisted by Santorelli and Cogliano against Vancouver.

Explanation

Anaheim's only goal was scored by Vatanen and assisted by Santorelli and Cogliano against Vancouver.

4. The Montreal Canadiens are 5-0 and off to the best start in franchise history. When was the last time they had started a season 4-0?

1970-71

1976-77

1977-78

1985-86

The Canadiens have started 4-0, three times before and won the Stanley Cup each season (1955-56, 1970-71 and 1977-78).

Explanation

The Canadiens have started 4-0, three times before and won the Stanley Cup each season (1955-56, 1970-71 and 1977-78).

5. Connor McDavid scored his first NHL goal on a tip-in against the Dallas Stars. Who took the shot?

Eric Gryba

Andrej Sekera

Justin Schultz

Oscar Klefbom

Sekera's point shot was deflected by McDavid past Kari Lehtonen for McDavid's first career goal.

Explanation

Sekera's point shot was deflected by McDavid past Kari Lehtonen for McDavid's first career goal.

6. New Jersey's Jordin Tootoo was fined the maximum $2,217.74 on Thursday. What was he fined for?

Checking from behind

Tripping

High-sticking

Cross-checking

Tootoo was fined for a dangerous trip he put on Nashville defenceman Seth Jones in Tuesday's game. He was given a two-minute minor penalty on the play.

Explanation

Tootoo was fined for a dangerous trip he put on Nashville defenceman Seth Jones in Tuesday's game. He was given a two-minute minor penalty on the play.

7. Rookie Oscar Lindberg has started the season fast, with four goals in four games. Which team drafted him?

Toronto Maple Leafs

New York Rangers

Florida Panthers

Arizona Coyotes

The Coyotes picked Lindberg in the second round (57th overall) of the 2010 NHL Draft.

Explanation

The Coyotes picked Lindberg in the second round (57th overall) of the 2010 NHL Draft.

8. Detroit rookie Dylan Larkin has four points in his first three NHL games. Last season at the University of Michigan, Larkin was a teammate of which 2015 NHL draft pick?

Jack Eichel

Noah Hanifin

A.J. Greer

Zach Werenski

Defenceman Zach Werenski was picked eighth overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Explanation

Defenceman Zach Werenski was picked eighth overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets.

9. On Thursday, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported the salary cap ramifications of Mike Richards' settlement with the Los Angeles Kings. Through which season will Richards count against the Kings' cap?

2029-30

2030-31

2031-32

2032-33

Click here to read the full breakdown in Friedman's report.

Explanation

Click here to read the full breakdown in Friedman's report.

10. With his second goal of the season, Steven Stamkos recorded his 500th career point in his 495th game. Among active NHLers, how many have reached the milestone in fewer games than Stamkos?

1

2

3

4

Only Sidney Crosby (369 games), Alex Ovechkin (373), Evgeni Malkin (413) and Jaromir Jagr (419) reached 500 points faster than Stamkos.

Explanation

Only Sidney Crosby (369 games), Alex Ovechkin (373), Evgeni Malkin (413) and Jaromir Jagr (419) reached 500 points faster than Stamkos.