The Ultimate Hockey Quiz - 3

The 2011 NHL playoffs started in April. This is because the NHL playoffs typically begin in April each year.

In 2011, Matt Cooke, a player for the Penguins, served two suspensions totaling 21 games. This suggests that Cooke was involved in actions on the ice that violated the league's rules and warranted disciplinary action. The fact that he received two suspensions and missed a significant number of games indicates that his actions were deemed serious by the league.

Carey Price is the correct answer because he was the hard-working Montreal Canadiens goaltender who started 72 games for his team in the 2010-2011 season.

Dan Bylsma took home the NHL's Jack Adams award for the 2010-11 season as the Pittsburgh Penguins coach. This award is given to the coach who is judged to have contributed the most to his team's success. Bylsma led the Penguins to a 49-25-8 record that season, finishing first in the Atlantic Division. He successfully guided the team through injuries to key players and implemented a strong defensive system. Bylsma's coaching abilities and the team's success during the 2010-11 season made him the deserving recipient of the Jack Adams award.

The Los Angeles Kings captured their first Stanley Cup at the end of the 2011-12 NHL season.

The 59th NHL All-Star Game during the 2011-12 season was hosted by Ottawa.

The New York Rangers had the best record in the Eastern Conference for the 2011-12 season.

The 2011-12 NHL season ended on June 11th in 2012.

During the 2011-12 NHL season, Steven Stamkos scored 60 goals for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Ken Hitchcock won a Jack Adams Award in 2011-12 for leading the St. Louis Blues to a surprising division win. This award is given annually to the head coach who is judged to have contributed the most to his team's success. Hitchcock's leadership and coaching skills were instrumental in guiding the Blues to a strong season and securing a division win, which earned him the prestigious Jack Adams Award.

Erik Karlsson won his first Norris Trophy for the 2011-12 NHL season. The Norris Trophy is awarded annually to the best defenseman in the NHL, and Karlsson's exceptional performance that season earned him this prestigious award. He displayed outstanding offensive skills, leading all defensemen in scoring with 78 points, and showcased his agility and speed on the ice. Karlsson's contributions to the Ottawa Senators' defense and his ability to make a significant impact on the game made him a deserving recipient of the Norris Trophy.

Patrice Bergeron captured the Plus-Minus Award and Selke Trophy for the 2011-12 NHL season. The Plus-Minus Award is given to the player with the highest plus-minus rating, which measures the goal differential when a player is on the ice. The Selke Trophy is awarded to the forward who demonstrates the best defensive skills. Bergeron is known for his strong two-way play and defensive prowess, making him a deserving recipient of both awards.

Ilya Kovalchuk led the New Jersey Devils in scoring during the 2011-12 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Nicklas Lidstrom is the correct answer because he is the only player listed who is a 7-time Norris Trophy winner. The Norris Trophy is awarded annually to the best defenseman in the NHL, and Lidstrom won it seven times throughout his career. Adam Foote, Rob Blake, and Chris Chelios are all notable defensemen, but they did not win the Norris Trophy seven times.

During the 2011-12 NHL season, Phil Kessel was the leading scorer for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

In 2014, Coach Dave Tippett led the Arizona Coyotes in the NHL.

In 2008, Coach Todd McLellan assumed the position as the head coach of the San Jose Sharks.

Ken Hitchcock was the head coach of the St. Louis Blues in 2014.

In 2014, Coach Ted Nolan led the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL.

Dallas Eakins became the head coach of the Edmonton Oilers in 2013.

In 2014, Gerard Gallant served as the Head Coach for the Florida Panthers in the NHL.

In 2011, Coach Darryl Sutter took charge of the Los Angeles Kings.

Mike Yeo was the head coach of the Minnesota Wild in 2014.

Paul Maurice became the head coach of the Winnipeg Jets in 2014.

In 2014, the NHL team that was led by Head Coach Michel Therrien was the Montreal Canadiens.

In 2014, Coach Peter Laviolette took charge of the Nashville Predators.

Peter DeBoer was the head coach of the New Jersey Devils in 2014.

In 2014, Bob Hartley served as the head coach for the Calgary Flames in the NHL.

In 2014, Coach Bill Peters assumed the role of leading the Carolina Hurricanes in the NHL.

Joel Quenneville was the head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks in 2014.