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1. Perhaps the most famous line in NHL history was the Detroit Red Wings' top line of Gordie Howe, Ted Lindsay, and Sid Abel. What was that line known as?
2. The linemates (Milt Schmidt, Woody Dumart, Bobby Bauer) from this Boston Bruins' famous line, finished 1-2-3 in scoring in the NHL in the 1939-40 season. What was the politically incorrect nickname for this line?
3. In the 1970s, the Bruins had another high scoring line that was never given a nickname. Two members on this line were Phil Esposito and Ken Hodge. Who was the 3rd member?
4. The Buffalo Sabres of the 1970s featured the famous "French Connection Line". The members were Gil Perreault, Rick Martin, and who?
5. The Los Angeles Kings' famous "Triple Crown Line" consisted of Hall of Famers Marcel Dionne and Dave Taylor. Who was the third member of that line?
6. The New York Islanders won four Stanley Cups in a row from 1980-83, and were led by the line known as "The Long Island Electric Company." Its members were Bryan Trottier, Mike Bossy, and who?
7. The New York Rangers of the early 1970s had a high scoring line of Jean Ratelle, Rod Gilbert, and Vic Hadfield. They were nicknamed, "The Gag Line". Why?
8. The Montreal Canadiens won four straight Stanley Cups from 1976-79, and many NHL observers consider this one of the best teams ever. Their top scoring line lacked a nickname, but consisted of Hall of Famers Guy Lafleur, Jacques Lemaire, and who?
9. The Edmonton Oilers won 4 Stanley Cups in 5 years from 1984-1988. Their top scoring line consisted of Wayne Gretzky and which winger?
10. One of the high scoring lines was the Philadelphia Flyers' Eric Lindross, John LeClair, and Mikael Renberg. What was this line known as?
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