This Day in Habs History for Nov 9

1939: Claude Bourque recorded his third career shutout as the Canadiens beat the New York Americans 2-0, in Montreal.

1944: Maurice Richard scored his 4th career hat trick, and added two assists in the Canadiens' 9-2 win against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks. Elmer Lach had 2 goals and 4 assists, and Toe Blake added a goal and 5 assists.

1949: Maurice Richard scors twice in the Canadiens' 2-2 tie with the New York Rangers

1957: Claude Provost scored just four seconds into the second period to set an NHL record (later tied by Denis Savard) for fastest goal from start of a period. The Canadiens beat the Boston Bruins, 4-2.

1961: Provost scored the first hat trick of his NHL career, as the Canadiens won 5-2 over the Toronto Maple Leafd, at the Forum.

1968: Jean Beliveau had three assists to lead the Canadiens to a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Blues.

1974: Steve Shutt scored his first career hat trick as the Canadiens won 4-3 against the Vancouver Canucks, at the Forum.

1983: Rick Wamsley recorded his 4th career shutout, Chris Nilan scored twice and Guy Carbonneau had a goal and two assists as Montreal won 3-0, at Chicago.

Habs born on this day: Randy Bucyk (1968)