THIS DATE IN HISTORY: March 16
1961:
Bernie Geoffrion
of the Montreal Canadiens becomes the second player in NHL history to score 50 goals in a season. He ties the mark set by
Maurice Richard
in 1944-45 when he scores No. 50 in a
5-2 victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs
at the Forum.
March 16: Geoffrion second player to 50 goals
Plus: Taylor sets single-game record with seven assists; Hall gets final NHL victory
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