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He is one of only two players in Montreal Canadiens history to record multiple 50-goal seasons, alongside Guy Lafleur.
15 Interesting Facts About Stéphane Richer
A two-time Stanley Cup champion and legendary sniper, Stéphane Richer is celebrated as one of only two Montreal Canadiens to record multiple 50-goal seasons.
Position
Right wing
Jersey
#44
Status
Retired
Teams
5
Facts
15
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He possessed an incredibly powerful slapshot that exceeded 100 mph during a team skills competition in 1994.
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He won his first Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens in 1986, scoring four goals in 16 playoff games.
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He was the last Montreal Canadiens player to score 50 goals in a single season until Cole Caufield did so in 2025–26.
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He was drafted 29th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft.
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He won his second Stanley Cup in 1995 with the New Jersey Devils, leading them with 21 points in 19 playoff games.
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He won the Calder Cup in 1985 with the Sherbrooke Canadiens.
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He is tied for fourth all-time in NHL history with four playoff overtime goals.
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During a pre-game warm-up, his powerful shot shattered the protective cup of his own goaltender, Martin Brodeur.
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He competed as a pairs figure skater on the CBC reality television show 'Battle of the Blades' in 2009.
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He scored an overtime winner just 27 seconds into extra time against the Boston Bruins on April 19, 1991.
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He became the youngest player in Montreal Canadiens history to score 50 goals in a season at just 21 years old.
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He publicly opened up about his long-standing battle with clinical depression, including a suicide attempt after winning the Stanley Cup in 1995.
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He reached the 100-career-goal milestone at the age of 22 years and 205 days, the youngest in Montreal Canadiens history.
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Despite a reputation for 'coasting' in the regular season, his regular-season points-per-game average of 0.78 was actually higher than his playoff average of 0.73.
About Stéphane Richer
Stéphane Richer was a powerful right winger known for having one of the hardest and quickest-releasing shots in NHL history. A two-time Stanley Cup champion, he is one of only two Montreal Canadiens players to record multiple 50-goal seasons. Over his 1,054-game career, he amassed 819 points and became a clutch playoff performer, scoring four overtime winners.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1986
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Stanley Cup Champion
1995
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Calder Cup Champion
1985
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Youngest Montreal Canadiens player to score 50 goals in a season
1987-88
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Stéphane Richer.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Right wing
Jersey #: 44
Status: Retired
Age: 60 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 2" (188 cm)
Weight: 218 lbs (99 kg)
Born: Ripon, Quebec
Career Stats
Seasons: 18
Goals: 421
Assists: 398
Points: 819
Teams: 5
Drafted: 1984
Round: 2nd
Teams & Career
Montreal Canadiens New Jersey Devils Tampa Bay Lightning St. Louis Blues Pittsburgh Penguins
Stéphane Richer played for 5 different teams during his 18 seasons career. He was originally drafted 2nd overall by the Montreal Canadiens in 1984.