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Bossy’s 50-in-50 Anniversary: From Hubris to History on this day in 1981

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Memories: Bossy's 50 in 50

Memories: Mike Bossy scores 50 goals in 50 games

On January 24th, 1981, Mike Bossy tallies two goals to join Maurice 'Rocket' Richard as just the second player to score 50 goals in 50 games

  • Jan 24, 2017 • 01:46
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On January 24th, 1981 in a 7-4 Islanders win over the Quebec Nordiques, Mike Bossy scored his 50th goal of the season in his team’s 50th game, completing a feat only accomplished once before in NHL history when Maurice “The Rocket” Richard had pulled it off in 1945.