Top 100 goal scorers in nhl history books

The philadelphia flyers are one of the most successful teams in nhl history. Boston bruins right wing mel hill becomes the first and still, only player in nhl history to. Some of the leagues top rookies pick who they think is the best goal scorer in the nhl. Three weeks ago i adjusted alex ovechkins goals to see how many he would have hypothetically had through the first 800 games of his career if he had played from 197989 a highscoring nhl era. The hockey news is a newspaper that write about ice hockey. Matthews becomes first in nhls 100year history to score. As of the completion of the 201819 nhl season the 101st regular season of play of the national hockey league a total of 45 players have scored at least 500 regular season goals in their nhl career. They were called on to even the score when needed, or to send a physical message to an opposing team.

For ice hockey players in the national hockey league nhl, scoring 500 regular season goals is considered a highly significant achievement. There were some questionable omissions from the nhls top 100 players list. Wayne gretzky scored his 50th goal in his 39th game in 198182, the fastest any player has done so. As the nhl celebrates 100 years, look back at nhl history by. Yet lemieuxs 779 points 3 goals, 466 assists in just 377 games is over 2 points per game, by. Nhl goals leaders alltime national hockey league espn. Mario lemieux injuries and cancer forced lemieux off the ice for three full seasons and the vast majority of two others. Lightnings top10 goal scorers alltime betcruise blog. News as the nhl celebrates 100 years, look back at nhl history by the numbers. If a virtual private party is more your thing, go here for details. The top point leaders of the nhl nhlpanhl we are the players series nhlpa on.

Jimmy greaves was the top scorer in the top flight six times a record. In 1997, to celebrate their 50th year as the worlds l. Bill durnans nhl career spanned just seven seasons all with the canadiens between 1944 and 1950, but the toronto native certainly made his mark in nhl history. Ranking the 10 best nhl goalscorers of the 1990s bleacher. Who scored the most goals in their first 100 premier league games. Ultimate collection of pro hockey records 2015 by shane frederick. Alexander mogilny had one of the most prolific goal scoring seasons in nhl history. The top 10 greatest goals in nhl history with backstories and. The youngest player to achieve a 100point season is sidney crosby, at 18 years, 253 days old. Whether you took a mathematical approach, or analyzed players in different eras of nhl history, wayne gretzky gets your nod as the greatest goal scorer of all time. Only mario lemieux 10 has more in penguins history. Gordie howe and many others have passed him in the record books. Alex ovechkin is nhls greatest goal scorer of all time.

Here are some more facts and figures on the top 10 goal scorers in nhl history. Wondering who holds the nhl alltime record for points. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. Nhl centennial season logo, nhl100 classic name and logo, nhl global series name and logo, nhl china games name and logo, nhl power players. Since there is no official minor league record keeping association presents these numbers as the most comprehensive ever compiled. Nhl players who hold the alltime record for the most goals in nhl. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually. Jan 11, 2016 who the next nhl players to score 500 goals will be. Longest consecutive goalscoring streak from start of nhl career. The player who scores during this extra time is given the overtime goal. Harry kane scored his 59th epl goal in his 100th game but where is he in the top 10.

Nhl, the nhl shield, the word mark and image of the stanley cup, the stanley cup playoffs logo, the stanley cup final logo, center. The list of the nhl s 10 best goal scorers at even strength in 20. Nhl rank predicting the 50 best players for the 201920 season. If a game is tied after regulation time which lasts three 20minutes periods, there will be a period of overtime to decide the winner. National hockey league official guide and record book 2016 by national hockey league. With the nhl draft in the books, the islanders have important roster decisions to make. The top free agent in the nhl market this summer is by far artemi.

Top 100 nhl hockey players of all time cool top tens. List of nhl players with 100point seasons wikipedia. The top netminders of the nhl nhlpanhl we are the players series nhlpa on. Subscribe to the play index and get access to more data than you can imagine. Puskas scored 84 goals in 85 games for hungary and. This is the hockey news top 100 national hockey league players of alltime. Heres a summary of what is almost certainly the most amazing career record in the history of sports.

Teemu selanne, nicknamed the finnish flash is known for both is blazing speed and astonishing moves. With his goal in the opening period of thursdays matchup between the winnipeg jets and chicago blackhawks, star winger patrik laine became the fourthyoungest player in nhl history to score 100. Conacher was one of the most dominant goal scorers in nhl history, with a firm grip on the top of the scoring ranks. Next nhl players to score 500 goals sports illustrated. The oldest player to achieve a 100point season is gordie howe, at 40 years. Can you name the players who have scored the most goals in nhl history.

Nhl top 100 goal scorers by name all time quiz sporcle. Wondering who holds the nhl alltime record for goals. His 76 goals for the buffalo sabres tied him with phil esposito on. Baumgartner has the distinction of being the only player in nhl history. This beats or equals % of test takers also scored 100 %. Jaromir jagr of the florida panthers continues to climb up the ranks of the nhl s top alltime goal scorers.

Sep 25, 2019 at age 32, crosby is coming off perhaps the best defensive season of his career and he still put up 100 points. Never drafted, but the quality of his slap shot will. Nhl points leaders alltime national hockey league espn. He was an important piece of the puzzle for the montreal canadiens in their quest to win the stanley cup in 1993. A website for all your hockey needs, history, records and everything in between. The player who scores during this extra five minutes is given the overtime goal. Matthews becomes first in nhl s 100 year history to score four goals in debut no1 overall pick in draft scores three goals in first 22 minutes in debut teenager then adds fourth to. In his seven full seasons with the maple leafs, vaive never scored less than 32 goals. Enter the number of goals of the nhl top 100 scorers of all time. Find the top 100 nhl alltime points leaders including players from the past and present. He would reach the 50 goal mark two more times, scoring 51 and 52 goals, respectively, in the following years. While some teams never develop a single trait that defines them, others seemingly double down on one aspect of the game to be the best at.

Nhl leaders league leaders of the national hockey league. Celebrate the nhl centennial with the top 100 hockey books. This list is included in the book the top 100 nhl players of alltime isbn 9780771041754. All overtime in the nhl is sudden deathmeaning the first team to score is the winnerso the player who scores in overtime also has the gamewinning goal. A look at some of the greatest scorers in nhl history.

The 100 best footballers of all time bleacher report. Eric desjardins scored 3 goals in an nhl stanley cup final game. For the tampa bay lightning, the pathway to prominence has been paved on. For ice hockey players in the national hockey league nhl, scoring 500 regular season. This is a list of individual records recognized by the national hockey league through the end of the 201819 nhl season.

My top 10 picks for greatest nhl pure goal scorers of all time. Dec 19, 20 ranking the 10 best nhl goal scorers of the 1990s. Bossy, a guy who has long been cited as the best pure goal scorer the world has seen, broke. The top point leaders of the nhl nhlpanhl we are the players series. Find the top 100 nhl alltime goals leaders including past and present players.

His 76 goals for the buffalo sabres tied him with phil. Including the complete histroy and records for the pittsburgh penguins. These are their top 20 goal scorers in franchise history. Members of the hockey hall of fame are marked with an asterisk. Last season marked crosbys sixth 100 point campaign, the most in the nhl since crosby debuted in 200506. The nhl is celebrating its 100th birthday, so take a look back through a century of history by the numbers. Mar 02, 2016 what brett hulls 86goal season teaches us about todays nhl game.

History and records quebec major junior hockey league. Wayne gretzky holds or shares 61 national hockey league records. He also shares the record for most 50goal seasons with mike bossy, each having. Yearbyyear leading scorers bottom of page 19171918 player club gp g a pts. Why alex ovechkin is nhl s best alltime goal scorer at age 30 and playing a rugged style, capitals sniper alex ovechkin keeps reaching the increasingly rare 50 goal mark. Detroit red wings have won the stanley cup 11 times and have 2 of the top 3 goal scorers of all time. Wayne gretzky 2,857 points the great one holds more nhl offensive records than anyone else. Jets patrik laine becomes 4thyoungest player to score. Nhl stats and history the complete source for current and historical nhl players, teams, scores and leaders.

Whenever a new franchise enters the nhl, you never know what that teams identity will become. By 1980, it had been reached 24 times in nhl history. To the best of our knowledge there has never been an attempt to create an alltime record book that crosses all minor professional leagues. Stay up to date with all the league leaders from the national hockey league. List of 100 greatest nhl players by the hockey news. The oldest player to achieve a 100point season is gordie howe, at 40 years, 364 daysthe day before his 41st birthday. Highest shootout scoring percentage, season minimum. After terrorizing goalies, in his native finland for 2 years, he broke into the national hockey league nhl in. Complete source for hockey history including complete player, team, and league stats. The top point leaders of the nhl by christopher jordan. I used a statistic i created called goal share per game and it provided some worthy insight.

He scored his 100th nhl point on april 17, 2006, the pittsburgh penguins 81st game of the 200506 season, his rookie season. Top 10 best boston bruins of all time cool top tens. Oct 14, 2019 nhl hockey top 50 alltime goal scorers. Some of the enforcers werent goals scorers or assist leaders because that wasnt what they were there for. All overtime in the nhl is sudden death meaning the first team to score is the winnerso. Anytime you make a list of the best, there are going to be debates. For ice hockey players in the national hockey league nhl, scoring 500 regular season goals is considered a highly significant achievement as of the completion of the 201819 nhl season the 101st regular season of play of the national hockey league a total of 45 players have scored at least 500 regular season goals in their nhl career.