Sportsnet's Weekly NHL Quiz: October 16

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    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 _____.

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  • 2. 
    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: _____________. - ProProfs

    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: _____________.

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

    • Sami Vatanen

    • Mike Santorelli

    • Andrew Cogliano

    • Hampus Lindholm

    Correct Answer
    A. Sami Vatanen
    Explanation
    Anaheim's only goal was scored by Vatanen and assisted by Santorelli and Cogliano against Vancouver.

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  • 4. 
    Connor McDavid scored his first NHL goal on a tip-in against the Dallas Stars. Who took the shot? - ProProfs

    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

    Correct Answer
    A. Andrej Sekera
    Explanation
    Sekera's point shot was deflected by McDavid past Kari Lehtonen for McDavid's first career goal.

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  • 5. 
    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? - ProProfs

    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

    Correct Answer
    A. 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).

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

    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

    Correct Answer
    A. Tripping
    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.

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

    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

    Correct Answer
    A. Arizona Coyotes
    Explanation
    The Coyotes picked Lindberg in the second round (57th overall) of the 2010 NHL Draft.

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  • 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? - ProProfs

    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

    Correct Answer
    A. Zach Werenski
    Explanation
    Defenceman Zach Werenski was picked eighth overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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  • 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? - ProProfs

    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

    Correct Answer
    A. 2031-32
    Explanation
    Click here to read the full breakdown in Friedman's report.

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  • 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? - ProProfs

    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

    Correct Answer
    A. 4
    Explanation
    Only Sidney Crosby (369 games), Alex Ovechkin (373), Evgeni Malkin (413) and Jaromir Jagr (419) reached 500 points faster than Stamkos.

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