Recorded 428 goals and 435 assists for 863 points in 968 regular-season games, plus 127 points (64 goals, 63 assists) in 147 playoff games.
Yvan Cournoyer , affectionately known as "The Roadrunner," is a legendary Montreal Canadiens right-winger who played 16 seasons in the NHL (1963–1979). Renowned for his incredible speed and scoring ability, he won 10 Stanley Cup championships, tying him for second-most all-time with Jean Béliveau, behind only Henri Richard. Yvan Cournoyer (9).mp4
Key member of Team Canada in the 1972 Summit Series, scoring three goals, including one in the final game. Recorded 428 goals and 435 assists for 863
"The Roadrunner" was coined due to his small stature ( ) and blazing speed. Recent Context (as of April 2026) The Hall of Fame Career of Yvan Cournoyer Key member of Team Canada in the 1972
Won 10 championships (1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1971, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979).
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1982 and named one of the "100 Greatest NHL Players" in 2017.