He won the Stanley Cup in 1986 with Montreal. Known as "Knuckles" or "Knux", he was famous for his propensity to fight. He holds a record for most penalty minutes by an American-born player. Nilan's …

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Statistics and Records of Chris Nilan, a hockey player and coach from Boston, MA born Feb 9 1958 who was active from 1976 to 1992.

Chris “Knuckles” Nilan: a professional ice hockey player from 1979 to 1992. He is best known as a tough-guy for the Montreal Canadiens in the mid-1980s. He hosts “Raw Knuckles”, a sports podcast.

May 14, 2025 · Hockey history remembers its enforcers, but few had the grit and complexity of Chris Nilan. His 1986 Stanley Cup win with Montreal stands tall against battles with addiction—a stark …

Most recently in the NHL with Montréal Canadiens. Complete player biography and stats.

Apr 3, 2025 · Chris Nilan was once feared on the ice, known for his fists and fearless protection of his teammates. But off the ice, he was fighting an even tougher battle, one against addiction, pain and...

Chris Nilan Stats and News Draft: 1978, MTL (231st overall), 19th round, 1st pick

Chris Nilan was born on February 9, 1958 in Boston, Massachusetts. He played his junior hockey in the NCAA with the local Northeastern University Huskies. In the 1978 NHL amateur entry draft, Chris …

Chris Nilan won the hearts of Montreal hockey fans during his nine years with the storied Montreal Canadiens. The latter years of his career took him to the New York Rangers and then to his …