Rick Martin was closing in on his second straight 50-goal season for the Buffalo Sabres when they faced the Toronto Maple Leafs at Maple Leaf Gardens on March 16, 1975. Known for his world-class shot and smooth skating, Martin put on a show, scoring his 45th, 46th, and 47th goals of the 1974-75 campaign. He also added an assist on a Fred Stanfield goal for a four-point night.
But Martin didn’t stop at scoring. In the third period, he dropped the gloves with Lanny McDonald, completing a rare Gordie Howe Hat Trick, goal, assist, and fight. McDonald, frustrated after Toronto’s long night, had already tangled with Jim Schoenfeld earlier in the game.
The Sabres dominated from start to finish, jumping out to a 5-2 lead in the first and cruising to an 11-3 victory. Toronto’s Gord McRae was pulled early in the second after allowing six goals on 15 shots, replaced by Doug Favell, who faced another 31 shots and gave up five more.
While Martin’s performance was stellar, linemate Gilbert Perreault stole some of the spotlight with a six-point night, three goals and three assists on eight shots. Stanfield also shone with a goal and four helpers, while Rick Dudley and Peter McNab each chipped in four points.
For Toronto, Dave Keon, Jim McKenny, and Blaine Stoughton managed to score, but Buffalo’s Gerry Desjardins stood tall, stopping 29 of 32 shots for the win.
About Rick Martin
A fifth overall pick by the Buffalo Sabres at the 1971 NHL Amateur Draft, Rick Martin played 685 regular season and 63 playoff games in the National Hockey League between 1971-72 and 1981-82 with the Buffalo Sabres and Los Angeles Kings. He was the first in Buffalo franchise history to record a 50 goal season.
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NHL Hockey Trivia: Rick Martin
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1. Rick Martin was part of one of the NHL’s most famous lines with the Buffalo Sabres. What was the trio called?
- The French Connection
- The Production Line
- The Triple Crown Line
- The Legion of Doom
2. How many times did Rick Martin score 50 or more goals in a single NHL season?
- Once
- Twice
- Three times
- Four times
3. Martin was selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the 1971 NHL Amateur Draft. What overall pick was he?
- 3rd overall
- 4th overall
- 5th overall
- 6th overall
4. In which season did Rick Martin post career highs of 52 goals and 95 points?
- 1973-74
- 1974-75
- 1975-76
- 1976-77
5. Rick Martin’s NHL career was cut short due to injury while playing with which team?
- Buffalo Sabres
- Los Angeles Kings
- Montreal Canadiens
- Toronto Maple Leafs
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