The Canadiens retired his number, 9, in 1960, and in 1999 donated the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy to the NHL, awarded annually to the league's regular season leading goal-scorer.
OS Canadiens retiraron o seu número, o 9, en 1960, e en 1999 donaron o Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy á NHL, que é entregado cada ano ao máximo goleador da liga regular.