Maurice Richard With An Assist

Revisionist history is apparently real.

Montreal Canadiens legend Maurice 'Rocket' Richard has been credited with one more assist, nearly 72 years after he scored the point.

The correction comes after the NHL's official ledger realized its omission upon reviewing the scoresheet from a Nov. 4, 1945 contest between the Canadiens and Boston Bruins. In the game, Richard picked up an assist on a goal by Toe Blake, for which he's now receiving credit.

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