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Who was the first player to score 50 goals in 50 games, a feat later accomplished by Bossy?

  • Wayne Gretzky

  • Phil Esposito

  • Gordie Howe

  • Maurice Richard

Answer

The first player to score 50 goals in 50 games was Maurice Richard of the Montreal Canadiens. Richard's feat came during the 1944–45 season, and he was the first player to reach the 50-goal mark in 50 games or fewer. Richard's record stood for 29 years before being broken by Mike Bossy of the New York Islanders during the 1977–78 season.
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