Linus & The Big Bad Bruins: NHL Regular Season Champs

The NHL regular season is now over. The Boston Bruins had the most points in the league, lead by the outstanding goaltending of Linus Ullmark. For coming 1st overall, the Bruins were awarded the President's Trophy. I can't think of a more meaningless NHL award that that! No player, coach, or owner ever says, "Gee, I hope we win the President's Trophy this year!" It's all about how a team performs in the playofffs. Winning the Stanley Cup is the only real goal! As usual, 16 teams made the playoffs and the battle for the Stanley Cup has become. The quality of the sport improves greatly in the playoffs. That is the most true for hockey. While we are waiting for Stanley Cup champion to emerge, let's see how much you remember about the regular season!

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Who lead the Montreal Canadians in scoring?

In terms of goalies who played at least 40 games, who had the worst goals against average?

What player easily lead the league in shots?

Which of these goalies did NOT have over 30 regular season wins?

What player, other than Connor McDavid, reached the 80 assist plateau?

Which of these players was NOT in the Top 3 in penalty minutes?

What statistic did Connor McDavid lead the league in?

Who lead the league in power play goals?

What goalie lead the league in goals against average?

What goalie had the most penalty minutes this season?

Who lead the Buffalo Sabres in scoring?

Who lead the league in shutouts?

What player, other than Connor McDavid, reached the 60 goal plateau?

What team finished last in the Atlantic Division?

After Morgan Rielly, what Leaf defender was 2nd on the team in total points?

What team finished last in the Eastern Division?

What team finished last in the Central Division?

Of all the rookies in the league, which one had the most points?

Which of these players did NOT have 10 or more game winning goals?

Which of these forwards had 100 or more points during the year?

Who lead the Winnipeg Jets in scoring?

How many teams from California made the playoffs?

What team finished the season with the most wins and most points?

Which defenseman lead the league in points at his position?

Who was the only player in the league with over 100 points & 100 penalty minutes?

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