Sportsnet's Weekly NHL Quiz: October 16

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Sportsnets Weekly NHL Quiz: October 16 - Quiz

Each week, Sportsnet will test your NHL knowledge in 10 questions. Can you pass the test?

Questions and Answers

1.

Rookie Oscar Lindberg has started the season fast, with four goals in four games. Which team drafted him?
- A.
  
  Toronto Maple Leafs
- B.
  
  New York Rangers
- C.
  
  Florida Panthers
- D.
  
  Arizona Coyotes
Correct Answer
D. Arizona Coyotes

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

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2.

New Jersey's Jordin Tootoo was fined the maximum $2,217.74 on Thursday. What was he fined for?
- A.
  
  Checking from behind
- B.
  
  Tripping
- C.
  
  High-sticking
- D.
  
  Cross-checking
Correct Answer
B. 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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3.

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?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
Correct Answer
D. 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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4.

Connor McDavid scored his first NHL goal on a tip-in against the Dallas Stars. Who took the shot?
- A.
  
  Eric Gryba
- B.
  
  Andrej Sekera
- C.
  
  Justin Schultz
- D.
  
  Oscar Klefbom
Correct Answer
B. 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.

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 _____.

Correct Answer
2009

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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6.

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?
- A.
  
  1970-71
- B.
  
  1976-77
- C.
  
  1977-78
- D.
  
  1985-86
Correct Answer
C. 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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7.

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: _____________.

Correct Answer
Erik Cole

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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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?
- A.
  
  Jack Eichel
- B.
  
  Noah Hanifin
- C.
  
  A.J. Greer
- D.
  
  Zach Werenski
Correct Answer
D. Zach Werenski

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

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9.

Through three games, which player has scored the only goal for the Anaheim Ducks?
- A.
  
  Sami Vatanen
- B.
  
  Mike Santorelli
- C.
  
  Andrew Cogliano
- D.
  
  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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10.

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?
- A.
  
  2029-30
- B.
  
  2030-31
- C.
  
  2031-32
- D.
  
  2032-33
Correct Answer
C. 2031-32

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

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Sportsnet's Weekly NHL Quiz: October 16

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

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

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?

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

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 _____.

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?

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: _____________.

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?

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

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?