Jean Béliveau scored his 500th NHL goal vs Gilles Gilbert of Minnesota North Stars at 6:42 of 2nd period on February 11, 1971 at Montreal Forum in a 6-2 Canadiens win.

Béliveau scored 3 goals in the game, his 3rd being the historic 500th goal. It was also the game winner.

Béliveau was the 4th player in NHL history to reach 500 goals, following Maurice Richard, Gordie Howe, and Bobby Hull.