On December 28, 1944, Maurice Richard exploded for five goals and three assists in a 9–1 win over Detroit, the first eight-point game in NHL history. The Montreal Forum roared as the Rocket dominated every shift, helping linemates Elmer Lach and Toe Blake pile up points too. The record was tied once, by Bert Olmstead in 1954, but never beaten. Eight decades later, the Rocket’s performance remains a symbol of Habs greatness and pure hockey history.

🎄 On December 23, 1978, Bryan Trottier gave Islanders fans the ultimate early Christmas gift: an 8-point explosion against the rival Rangers.

🏒 5 goals, 3 assists 🏒 6 points in the 2nd period (an NHL record that still stands, tied only once by Mika Zibanejad) 🏒 Islanders cruised to a 9-4 win

Trottier’s historic performance remains one of the greatest in Islanders history and a record-setting moment that still shines today.

On January 9, 1954, the Montreal Forum saw a role reversal for the ages. Usually the sniper, Maurice "Rocket" Richard piled up five assists, while Bert Olmstead , normally the set-up man, tied a Canadiens franchise record with an eight-point game (four goals, four assists) in a 12-1 thrashing of Chicago.

Jean Béliveau added two goals and three assists of his own as Montreal overwhelmed the last-place Blackhawks. For Olmstead, it was a career night and one of the rare times the Rocket’s brilliance came through as a playmaker, not a goal-scorer.