NHL/WHA Trophy Key: Conn Smyth Trophy-MVP of Stanley Cup Playoffs, Hart Memorial Trophy-NHL MVP, Art Ross Trophy-NHL Points Leader, Lou Kaplan Trophy-WHA Rookie of the Year, Calder Memorial Trophy-NHL Rookie of the Year, Gary L. Davidson Award-WHA MVP, Maurice Richard Trophy-Top Goal Scorer, Norris Memorial Trophy-NHL Outstanding Defensemen, Vezina Trophy-Top Goaltender, William M. Jennings Trophy-Goaltender On The Team With The Fewest Goals Against
NHL/WHA Skater Key: EVG-Evan Strength Goals, PPG-Power Play Goals, SHG-Short-Handed Goals, G-Goals, A-Assists, PTS-Points; +/- - Plus/Minus; S-Shots; CF%-Corsi For Percentage At Even Strength, FF%-Fenwick For Percentage At Even Strength; GC-Goals Created, GC/G-Goals Created Per Game; OPS-Offensive Point Shares, DPS-Defensive Point Shares, PS-Point Shares
NHL/WHA Goalie Key: W-Wins, L-Losses, T/O-Ties/Overtime and Shootout Losses; GA-Goals Against, GAA-Goals Against Average; SA-Shots, SV-Saves, SV%-Save Percentage; GA%- - Goals Allowed Percentage vs. League Average, GSAA-Goals Saved Above Average; GPS-Goalie Point Shares
Top Five Centers Of All-Time:
1. Wayne Gretzky (Racers in 1978, Oilers from 1979-1988, Kings from 1988-1996, Blues in 1996, Rangers from 1996-1999)
Honors: 4-time NHL Champion (1984-1985, 1987-1988); 2-time Conn Smyth Trophy Winner (1985, 1988); 9-time Hart Memorial Trophy Winner (1980-1987, 1989); 10-time Art Ross Trophy Winner (1981-1987, 1990-1991, 1994); 1-time Lou Kaplan Trophy Winner (1979); 8-time NHL First-Team All-Star (1981-1987, 1991); 7-time NHL Second-Team All-Star (1980, 1988-1990, 1994, 1997-1998); 1-time WHA Second-Team All-Star Team (1979)
Season Leader: 16-time Assists Leader (1980-1992, 1994, 1997-1998); 11-time Points Leader (1980-1987, 1990-1991, 1994); 7-time Goals Created Leader (1981-1987); 7-time Point Shares Leader (1981-1987); 5-time Goals Leader (1982-1985, 1987)
Traditional Stats: 617 EVG, 204 PPG, 73 SHG, 894 G, 1,963 A, 2,857 PTS; +518 +/-; 5,089 SOG
Advanced Stats: 1,018 GC, 0.68 GC/G; 223.9 OPS, 27.1 DPS, 251.0 PS
Memorable Performances: 1981-1982 Regular Season - NHL record 92 goals, including record 50 goals in 39 games with then NHL records of 120 assists, 212 points; Game 5 of 1984 Stanley Cup Finals - 2 goals in series-clinching win vs. Islanders; Game 3 of 1985 Stanley Cup Finals - 3 goals in the first period in win vs. Flyers with the series tied at 1; 1988 NHL Playoffs - 12 goals with NHL playoff record 31 assists, including 3 goals, 8 assists in 4 game Stanley Cup win; Game 7 of 1993 Campbell Conference Finals - 3 goals, 1 assist in sudden-death win vs. Maple Leafs
2. Mario Lemieux (Penguins from 1984-1994, 1995-1997, 2000-2006)
Honors: 2-time NHL Champion (1991-1992); 2-time Conn Smyth Trophy Winner (1991-1992); 3-time Hart Memorial Trophy Winner (1988, 1993, 1996); 6-time Art Ross Trophy Winner (1988-1989, 1992-1993, 1996-1997); 1-time Calder Memorial Trophy Winner (1985); 5-time NHL First-Team All-Star (1988-1989, 1993, 1996-1997); 4-time NHL Second-Team All-Star (1986-1987, 1992, 2001)
Season Leader: 8-time Goals Created Per Game Leader (1988-1990, 1992-1993, 1996-1997, 2001); 6-time Points Leader (1988-1989, 1992-1993, 1996-1997); 4-time Point Shares Leader (1988-1989, 1993, 1996); 3-time Goals Leader (1988-1989, 1996)
Traditional Stats: 405 EVG, 236 PPG, 49 SHG, 690 G, 1,033 A, 1,723 PTS; +115 +/-; 3,633 SOG
Advanced Stats: 650 GC, 0.71 GC/G; 152.4 OPS, 15.5 DPS, 167.9 PS
Memorable Performances: Game 5 of 1989 Patrick Division Finals - Tied NHL playoff record with 5 goals, 8 points in win vs. Flyers; Game 2 of 1991 Stanley Cup Finals - Split the defense goal vs. North Stars to tie the series at 1; 1992 NHL Playoffs - 16 goals with 5 GW goals, 18 assists in Stanley Cup run; 1992-1993 Regular Season - 69 goals, 91 assists, 160 points, including 27 goals, 24 assists during NHL record 17 consecutive wins despite missing two months due to Hodgkin's Lymphoma
3. Jean Beliveau (Canadiens from 1950-1951, 1952-1971)
Honors: 10-time NHL Champion (1956-1960, 1965-1966, 1968-1969, 1971); 1-time Conn Smythe Trophy Winner (1965); 2-time Hart Memorial Trophy Winner (1956, 1964); 1-time Art Ross Trophy Winner (1956); 6-time NHL First-Team All-Star (1955-1957, 1959-1961); 4-time NHL Second-Team All-Star (1958, 1964, 1966, 1969)
Season Leader: 3-time Points Per Game Leader (1956, 1959-1960); 2-time Goals Leader (1956, 1959); 2-time Offensive Point Shares Leader (1956, 1959); 1-time Goals Created Leader (1956)
Traditional Stats: 134 EVG, 63 PPG, 0 SHG, 507 G, 712 A, 1,219 PTS; +67 +/-; 782 SOG
Advanced Stats: 475 GC, 0.42 GC/G; 116.8 OPS, 21.3 DPS, 138.1 PS
Memorable Performances: 1955-1956 Regular Season - Then C records of 47 goals, 88 points with 0.53 goals created per game; 1956 Playoffs - Playoff leading 12 goals, 19 points in Stanley Cup Championship run; Game 6 of 1969 Semifinals - GW OT goal in series-clinching win vs. Bruins
4. Phil Esposito (Black Hawks from 1963-1967, Bruins from 1967-1975, Rangers from 1975-1981)
Honors: 2-time NHL Champion (1970, 1972); 2-time Hart Memorial Trophy Winner (1969, 1974); 5-time Art Ross Trophy Winner (1969, 1971-1974); 6-time NHL First-Team All-Star (1969-1974); 2-time NHL Second-Team All-Star (1968, 1975)
Season Leader: 6-time Goals Leader (1970-1975); 6-time Goals Created Leader (1969, 1971-1975); 5-time Power Play Goals Leader (1970-1972, 1975-1976); 3-time Assists Leader (1968-1969, 1973)
Traditional Stats: 452 EVG, 179 PPG, 63 SHG, 694 G, 1,193 A, 1,887 PTS; +210 +/-; 4,595 SOG
Advanced Stats: 630 GC, 0.49 GC/G; 142.9 OPS, 20.9 DPS, 163.8 PS
Memorable Performances: 1970 Stanley Cup Finals - 2 goals, 6 assists in 4 game series win vs. Blues; 1970-1971 Regular Season - NHL record 550 SOG, 16 GW goals, then NHL records of 76 goals, 152 points, 16.2 offensive point shares with then C record 76 assists
5. Mark Messier (Racers in 1978, Stingers from 1978-1979, Oilers from 1979-1991, Rangers from 1991-1997, Canucks from 1997-2000, Rangers from 2000-2004)
Honors: 6-time NHL Champion (1984-1985, 1987-1988, 1990, 1994); 1-time Conn Smythe Trophy Winner (1984); 2-time Hart Memorial Trophy Winner (1990, 1992); 4-time NHL First-Team All-Star (1982-1983, 1990, 1992); 1-time NHL Second-Team All-Star (1984)
Season Leader: 1-time Playoff Points Leader (1990)
Traditional Stats: 445 EVG, 249 PPG, 23 SHG, 717 G, 873 A, 1,590 PTS; +197 +/-; 4,219 SOG
Advanced Stats: 704 GC, 0.40 GC/G; 135.6 OPS, 24.8 DPS, 160.5 PS
Memorable Performances: Game 4 of the 1990 Campbell Conference Final - 2 goals, 2 assists in win vs. Blackhawks down 2-1 in series; Game 6 of the 1994 Eastern Conference Finals - 3 goals, 1 assist in win vs. Devils after guaranteeing a victory down 3-2 in series; Game 7 of the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals - GW goal in the 2nd period, 1 assist in sudden-death win vs. Canucks
Honorable Mention: 6. Howie Morenz, 7. Sidney Crosby, 8. Steve Yzerman, 9. Stan Mikita, 10. Bryan Trottier
Top Five Right Wingers Of All-Time:
1. Gordie Howe (Red Wings from 1946-1971, Aeros from 1973-1977, Whalers from 1977-1979, Whalers from 1979-1980)
Honors: 4-time NHL Champion (1950, 1952, 1954-1955); 2-time WHA Champion (1974-1975); 6-time Hart Memorial Trophy Winner (1952-1953, 1957-1958, 1960, 1963); 1-time Gary L. Davidson Award Winner (1974); 6-time Art Ross Trophy (1951-1954, 1957, 1963); 12-time NHL First-Team All-Star Team (1951-1954, 1957-1958, 1960, 1963, 1966, 1968-1970); 9-time NHL Second-Team All-Star (1949-1950, 1956, 1959, 1961-1962, 1964-1965, 1967); 2-time WHA First-Team All-Star (1974-1975)
Season Leader: 6-time Points Leader (1951-1954, 1957, 1963); 6-time Goals Created Leader (1951-1954, 1957, 1963); 6-time Offensive Point Shares Leader (1951-1954, 1957, 1963)
Traditional Stats: 172 EVG, 78 PPG, 11 SHG, 801 G, 1,049 A, 1,850 PTS; +87 +/-; 1,141 SOG
Advanced Stats: 747 GC, 0.42 GC/G; 186.6 OPS, 30.5 DPS, 217.1 PS
Memorable Performances: 1952-1953 Regular Season - 49 goals with then NHL records of 42 goals created, 95 points; 1954 Playoffs - 4 goals, 5 assists in Stanley Cup run; 1955 Stanley Cup Finals - Then NHL Finals record 5 goals with 7 assists in 7 game series win vs. Canadiens, including GW goal in game 7
2. Maurice "Rocket" Richard (Canadiens 1942-1960)
Honors: 8-time NHL Champion (1944, 1946, 1953, 1956-1960); 1-time Hart Memorial Trophy Winner (1947); 8-time NHL First-Team All-Star (1945-1950, 1955-1956); 6-time NHL Second-Team All-Star (1944, 1951-1954, 1957)
Season Leader: 5-time Goals Leader (1945, 1947, 1950, 1954-1955); 3-time Goals Created Leader (1945, 1947, 1950); 3-time Offensive Point Shares Leader (1945, 1947, 1955)
Traditional Stats: 544 G, 421 A, 965 PTS
Advanced Stats: 434 GC, 0.44 GC/G; 105.3 OPS, 20.0 DPS, 125.3 PS
Memorable Performances: Game 2 of 1944 Stanley Cup Finals - 3 goals in win vs. Black Hawks; 1944-1945 Regular Season - Then NHL record 50 goals in 50 games; 1951 NHL Playoffs - 9 goals including 3 OT GW goals; Game 7 of 1952 NHL Semifinals - GW goal to win series vs. Bruins; Game 1 of 1957 Stanley Cup Finals - 4 goals with a second period hat trick in win vs. Bruins; Game 5 of 1958 Stanley Cup Finals - GW OT goal vs. Bruins to take a 3-2 series lead
3. Jaromir Jagr (Penguins from 1990-2001, Capitals from 2001-2004, Rangers from 2004-2008, Flyers from 2011-2012, Stars from 2012-2013, Bruins in 2013, Devils from 2013-2015, Panthers from 2015-2017, Flames from 2017-2018)
Honors: 2-time NHL Champion (1991-1992); 1-time Hart Memorial Trophy Winner (1999); 5-time Art Ross Trophy Winner (1995, 1998-2001); 7-time NHL First-Team All-Star (1995-1996, 1998-2001, 2006); 1-time NHL Second-Team All-Star (1997)
Season Leader: 5-time Points Leader (1995, 1998-2001); 3-time Goals Created Leader (1995, 1999, 2006); 3-time Assists Leader (1998-1999, 2001); 3-time Even Strength Goals (1996, 1999, 2001)
Traditional Stats: 538 EVG, 217 PPG, 11 SHG, 766 G, 1,155 A, 1,921 PTS; +322 +/-; 5,637 SOG
Advanced Stats: 55.1 CF%, 54.3 FF%; 718 GC, 0.41 GC/G; 174.9 OPS, 42.2 DPS, 217.1 PS
Memorable Performances: Game 1 of 1992 Wales Conference Finals - GW OT goal vs. Bruins at age 19; 1995-1996 Regular Season - 62 goals, RW records of 87 assists, 149 points, 14.6 offensive point shares with 403 SOG; 2015-2016 Regular Season - Oldest player to record 60 points in a season at age 43
4. Mike Bossy (Islanders from 1977-1987)
Honors: 4-time NHL Champion (1980-1983); 1-time Conn Smythe Trophy Winner (1982); 1-time Calder Memorial Trophy (1978); 5-time NHL First-Team All-Star (1981-1984, 1986); 3-time NHL Second-Team All-Star (1978-1979, 1985)
Season Leader: 3-time Power Play Goals Leader (1978-1979, 1981); 2-time Goals Leader (1979, 1981); 1-time Goals Created Leader (1979)
Traditional Stats: 384 EVG, 181 PPG, 8 SHG, 573 G, 553 A, 1,126 PTS; +381 +/-; 2,705 S
Advanced Stats: 463 GC, 0.62 GC/G; 93.1 OPS, 17.8 DPS, 110.9 PS
Memorable Performances: 1980-1981 Regular Season - 68 goals, including becoming the second player with 50 goals in 50 games, with 51 assists, 119 points; 1981 NHL Playoffs - 17 goals with record 9 power play goals in Stanley Cup run; 1982 Stanley Cup Finals - 7 goals in 4 game series win vs. Canucks, including 3 goals in game 1 and "falling Bossy" goal in game 3; 1983 Wales Conference Finals - 9 goals, 4 assists with 4 GW goals in 6 game series win vs. Bruins
5. Guy Lafleur (Canadiens from 1971-1985, Rangers from 1988-1989, Nordiques from 1989-1991)
Honors: 5-time NHL Champion (1973, 1976-1979); 1-time Conn Smythe Trophy Winner (1977); 2-time Hart Memorial Trophy Winner (1977-1978); 3-time Art Ross Trophy Winner (1976-1978); 6-time NHL First-Team All-Star (1975-1980)
Season Leader: 4-time GW Goals Leader (1975-1976, 1978-1979); 3-time Goals Created Leader (1976-1978); 3-time Offensive Point Shares Leader (1976-1978); 1-time Plus/Minus Leader (1978)
Traditional Stats: 404 EVG, 153 PPG, 3 SHG, 560 G, 793 A, 1,353 PTS; +453 +/-; 3,521 S
Advanced Stats: 531 GC, 0.47 GC/G; 106.0 OPS, 24.8 DPS, 130.7 PS
Memorable Performances: 1976-1977 Regular Season - 56 goals, then RW records of 80 assists, 136 points with
Honorable Mention: 6. Jarri Kurri, 7. Brett Hull, 8. Teemu Selanne, 9. Pavel Bure
Top Four Left Wingers Of All-Time:
1. Bobby Hull (Black Hawks from 1957-1972, Jets from 1972-1980, Whalers in 1980)
Honors: 1-time NHL Champion (1961); 2-time WHA Champion (1976, 1978); 2-time Hart Memorial Trophy Winner (1965-1966); 2-time Gary L. Davidson Award (1973, 1975); 3-time Art Ross Trophy (1960, 1962, 1966); 10-time NHL First-Team All-Star (1960, 1962, 1964-1970, 1972); 2-time NHL Second-Team All-Star (1963, 1971); 3-time WHA First-Team All-Star (1973-1975); 2-time WHA Second-Team All-Star (1976, 1978)
Season Leader: 7-time Goals Leader (1960, 1962, 1964, 1966-1969); 5-time Goals Created Leader (1960, 1962, 1964, 1966-1967); 4-time Even Strength Goals Leader (1964, 1966-1968)
Traditional Stats: 289 EVG, 121 PPG, 18 SHG, 610 G, 560 A, 1170 PTS; +105 +/-; 1,819 SOG
Advanced Stats: 485 GC, 0.46 GC/G; 115.9 OPS, 19.7 DPS, 135.7 PS
Memorable Performances: Game 1 of 1961 Stanley Cup Finals - 2 goals, including GW goal vs. Red Wings; 1965-1966 Regular Season - 54 goals becoming the only player in the Original Six era to score more than 50 goals with 43 assists, 42 goals created, then NHL record 97 points
2. Alexander Ovechkin (Capitals from 2005-2018)
Honors: 3-time Hart Memorial Trophy Winner (2008-2009, 2013); 7-time Maurice Richard Trophy Winner (2008-2009, 2013-2016, 2018); 1-time Art Ross Trophy Winner (2008); 1-time Calder Memorial Trophy Winner (2006); 7-time NHL First-Team All-Star (2006-2010, 2013, 2015); 4-time NHL Second-Team All-Star (2011, 2013-2014, 2016)
Season Leader: 11-time Shots Leader (2006-2011, 2013-2016, 2018); 7-time Goals Leader (2008-2009, 2013-2016, 2018); 6-time Power Play Goals Leader (2008, 2013-2017); 5-time Goals Created Leader (2008-2010, 2013, 2015); 5-time Offensive Point Shares Leader (2008-2010, 2013, 2015)
Traditional Stats: 374 EVG, 229 PPG, 4 SHG, 607 G, 515 A, 1,122 PTS; +87 +/-; 4,896 SOG
Advanced Stats: 53.5 CF%, 53.0 FF%; 468 GC, 0.47 GC/G; 128.6 OPS, 24.1 DPS, 152.7 PS
Memorable Performances: 2006 Regular Season Game - Falling, behind-the-back goal vs. Coyotes; 2007-2008 Regular Season - LW records of 65 goals, 14.1 offensive point shares with 47 assists, 112 points, then LW record 446 SOG; Game 2 of 2009 Eastern Conference Semifinals - Hat Trick in win vs. Penguins to take a 2-0 series lead
3. Ted Lindsay (Red Wings from 1944-1957, Black Hawks from 1957-1960, Red Wings 1964-1965)
Honors: 4-time NHL Champion (1950, 1952, 1954-1955); 1-time Art Ross Trophy Winner (1950); 8-time NHL First-Team All-Star (1948, 1950-1954, 1956-1957); 1-time NHL Second-Team All-Star (1949)
Season Leader: 2-time Assists Leader (1950, 1957); 2-time Goals Per Game Leader (1948-1949); 1-time Goals Created Per Game Leader (1949)
Traditional Stats: 335 G, 393 A, 728 PTS
Advanced Stats: 357 GC, 0.33 GC/G; 80.6 OPS, 19.6 DPS, 100.2 PS
Memorable Performances: 1949-1950 Regular Season - 23 goals, 30 goals created, 78 points, then NHL record 55 assists; Game 5 of 1954 Semifinals - GW OT goal in series-clinching game vs. Maple Leafs; 1955 NHL Playoffs - 7 goals, playoff leading 12 assists in Stanley Cup run
4. Frank Mahovlich (Maple Leafs from 1956-1968, Red Wings from 1968-1971, Canadiens from 1971-1974, Toros from 1974-1976, Bulls from 1976-1978)
Honors: 6-time Stanley Cup Champion (1962-1964, 1967, 1971, 1973); Calder Memorial Trophy Winner (1958); 3-time NHL First-Team All-Star (1961, 1963, 1973); 6-time NHL Second-Team All-Star (1962, 1964-1966, 1969-1970)
Season Leader: 1-time Even Strength Goals Leader (1969)
Traditional Stats: 253 EVG, 91 PPG, 11 SHG, 533 G, 570 A, 1,103 PTS; +173 +/-; 1,662 SOG
Advanced Stats: 457 GC, 0.39 GC/G; 99.4 OPS, 22.3 DPS, 121.7 PS
Memorable Performances: Game 3 of 1960 NHL Semifinals - GW 3OT goal in win vs. Red Wings; 1968-1969 Regular Season - 49 goals, including then NHL record 42 even strength goals; 1971 NHL Playoffs - 14 goals, 13 assists, 27 points in Stanley Cup run
Honorable Mention: 5. Luc Robitaille, 6. Dickie Moore, 7. Johnny Bucyk
Top Five Defensemen Of All-Time:
1. Bobby Orr (Bruins from 1966-1976, Black Hawks in 1976-1977, 1978-1979)
Honors: 2-time NHL Champion (1970, 1972); 2-time Conn Smyth Trophy Winner (1970, 1972); 3-time Hart Memorial Trophy Winner (1970-1972); 2-time Art Ross Trophy Winner (1970, 1975); 8-time Norris Memorial Trophy Winner (1968-1975); 1-time Calder Memorial Trophy Winner (1967); 8-time NHL First-Team All-Star (1968-1975); 1-time NHL Second-Team All-Star (1967)
Season Leader: 6-time Plus/Minus Leader (1969-1972, 1974-1975); 5-time Assists Leader (1970-1972, 1974-1975); 5-time Point Shares Leader (1970-1973, 1975); 2-time Points Leader (1970, 1975)
Traditional Stats: 178 EVG, 76 PPG, 16 SHG, 270 G, 645 A, 915 PTS; +597 +/-; 2,795 S
Advanced Stats: 324 GC, 0.49 GC/G; 90.1 OPS, 61.9 DPS, 152.0 PS
Memorable Performances: Game 4 of 1970 Stanley Cup Finals - Series-clinching OT "flying Bobby" goal vs. Blues; 1970-1971 Regular Season - 37 goals, NHL records of +124 plus/minus, 22.9 point shares, D records of 102 assists, 139 points, 47 goals created with then D records of 392 SOG, 9.4 defensive point shares; 1972 Stanley Cup Finals - 4 goals, 4 assists in 6 game series win vs. Rangers, including the GW goal in game 6
2. Raymond Bourque (Bruins from 1979-2000, Avalanche from 2000-2001)
Honors: 1-time NHL Champion (2001); 5-time James Norris Memorial Trophy Winner (1987-1988, 1990-1991, 1994); 1-time Calder Memorial Trophy Winner (1980); 13-time NHL First-Team All-Star (1980, 1982, 1984-1985, 1987-1988, 1990-1994, 1996, 2001); 6-time NHL Second-Team All-Star (1981, 1983, 1986, 1989, 1995, 1999)
Season Leader: 3-time Shots Leader (1984, 1987, 1995); 2-time Defensive Point Shares Leader (1984, 1990); 1-time Point Shares Leader (1990)
Traditional Stats: 221 EVG, 173 PPG, 16 SHG, 410 G, 1,169 A, 1,579 PTS; +528 +/-; 6,206 S
Advanced Stats: 544 GC, 0.34 GC/G; 123.8 OPS, 118.9 DPS, 242.7 PS
Memorable Performances: 1986-1987 Regular Season - 23 goals, 72 assists, 95 points with 6.4 defensive point shares, 13.5 point shares; 1988 NHL Playoffs - 3 goals, 18 assists,
3. Nicklas Lidstrom (Red Wings from 1991-2012)
Honors: 4-time NHL Champion (1997-1998, 2002, 2008); 1-time Conn Smythe Trophy Winner (2002); 7-time James Norris Memorial Trophy Winner (2001-2003, 2006-2008, 2011); 10-time NHL First-Team All-Star (1998-2003, 2006-2008, 2011); 2-time NHL Second-Team All-Star (2009-2010)
Season Leader: 5-time Total Goals While On-Ice Leader (1998, 2000, 2002-2003, 2006); 2-time Defensive Point Shares Leader (2007-2008)
Traditional Stats: 122 EVG, 132 PPG, 10 SHG, 264 G, 878 A, 1,142 PTS; +450 +/-; 3,875 S
Advanced Stats: 56.6 CF%, 56.1 FF%; 378 GC, 0.17 GC/G; 98.1 OPS, 113.6 DPS, 211.8 PS
Memorable Performances: 1998 NHL Playoffs - 6 goals, 19 points, playoff leading +12 plus/minus in Stanley Cup run; Game 2 of 2002 Stanley Cup Finals - GW goal, assist in third period in win vs. Hurricanes to tie the series at 1; 2005-2006 Regular Season - 16 goals, 64 assists, 80 points in 80 games with 6.8 offensive point shares, 12.9 point shares
4. Doug Harvey (Canadiens from 1947-1961, Rangers from 1961-1964, Red Wings from 1967-1968, Blues from 1968-1969)
Honors: 6-time NHL Champion (1953, 1956-1960); 7-time James Norris Memorial Trophy Winner (1955-1958, 1960-1962); 10-time NHL First-Team All-Star (1952-1958, 1960-1962); 1-time NHL Second-Team All-Star (1959)
Season Leader: 3-time Defensive Point Shares Leader (1950, 1957-1958); 2-time Games Played Leader (1951-1957)
Traditional Stats: 88 G, 452 A, 540 PTS
Advanced Stats: 174 GC, 0.16 GC/G; 42.9 OPS, 80.3 DPS, 123.2 PS
Memorable Performances: 1956-1957 Regular Season - 6 goals, 44 assists, 50 points with 5.5 defensive point shares, 9.9 point shares; 1958 NHL Playoffs - 2 goals, 9 assists, 11 points in 10 games in route to Stanley Cup Championship; Game 2 of 1960 NHL Semifinals - GW OT goal in win vs. Black Hawks
5. Eddie Shore (Bruins from 1926-1940, Americans in 1940)
Honors: 2-time NHL Champion (1929, 1939); 4-time Hart Memorial Trophy Winner (1933, 1935-1936, 1938); 7-time NHL First-Team All-Star (1931-1933, 1935-1936, 1938-1939); 1-time NHL Second-Team All-Star (1934)
Season Leader: 3-time Defensive Point Shares Leader (1930, 1933, 1938); 1-time Point Shares Leader (1929)
Traditional Stats: 105 G, 179 A, 284 PTS
Advanced Stats: 135 GC, 0.24 GC/G; 47.0 OPS, 51.4 DPS, 98.4 PS
Memorable Performances: 1930-1931 Regular Season - 15 goals, 16 assists, 31 points with 17 goals created; Game 3 of 1933 NHL Semifinals - GW OT goal in win vs. Maple Leafs to take a 2-1 series lead
Honorable Mention: 6. Denis Potvin, 7. Larry Robinson, 8. Paul Coffey
Top Five Goalies Of All-Time:
1. Patrick Roy (Canadiens from 1984-1995, Avalanche from 1996-2003)
Honors: 4-time NHL Champion (1986, 1993, 1996, 2001); 3-time Conn Smythe Trophy Winner (1986, 1993, 2001); 3-time Vezina Trophy Winner (1989-1990, 1992); 5-time William M. Jennings Trophy Winner (1987-1989, 1992, 2002); 4-time NHL First-Team All-Star (1989-1990, 1992, 2002); 2-time NHL Second-Team All-Star (1988, 1991)
Season Leader: 4-time Save Percentage Leader (1988-1990, 1992); 3-time Goals Against Average Leader (1989, 1992, 2002); 3-time Goals Saved Above Average Leader (1989-1990, 1992)
Traditional Stats: 551 W, 315 L, 131 T/O; 2,546 GA, 2.54 GAA; 28,353 SA, 25,807 SV, .910 SV%
Advanced Stats: 85 GA%-, 460 GSAA; 198.3 GPS
Memorable Performances: 1991-1992 Regular Season - 36-22-8 with .914 SV%, 2.36 GAA, 77 G%-, 47.0 GSAA; 1993 NHL Playoffs - 16-4, tying playoff record with 11 straight wins, setting playoff record with 10 OT wins in Stanley Cup run; Game 4 of 1996 Stanley Cup Finals - 63 saves in a shutout, triple OT win vs. Panthers; 2001 NHL Playoffs - 16-7 with .934 SV%, 1.70 GAA, 4 SO in Stanley Cup run
2. Martin Brodeur (Devils from 1991-2014, Blues from 2014-2015)
Honors: 3-time NHL Champion (1995, 2000, 2003); 4-time Vezina Trophy Winner (2003-2004, 2007-2008); 5-time William M. Jennings Trophy Winner (1997-1998, 2003-2004, 2010); 1-time Calder Memorial Trophy Winner (1994); 3-time NHL First-Team All-Star (2003-2004, 2007); 4-time NHL Second-Team All-Star (1997-1998, 2006, 2008)
Season Leader: 9-time Wins Leader (1998-2001, 2003-2004, 2006-2007, 2010); 5-time Shutouts Leader (1997, 2003-2004, 2007, 2010); 2-time Goals Saved Above Average Leader (2007-2008)
Traditional Stats: 691 W, 397 L, 154 T/O; 2,764 GA, 2.24 GAA; 31,709 SA, 28,928 SV, .912 SV%
Advanced Stats: 93 GA%-, 207 GSAA; 207.0 GPS
Memorable Performances: 1995 NHL Playoffs - 16-4 with .927 SV%, 1.67 GAA, 3 SO in Stanley Cup title run; Games 5-7 of the 2000 Eastern Conference Finals - 58 saves on 61 shots to win series vs. Flyers after trailing 3-1; 2003 NHL Playoffs - 16-8 with .934 SV%, 1.65 GAA, playoff record 7 SO in Stanley Cup title run; 2006-2007 Regular Season - NHL record 48 wins with .922 SV%, 2.18 GAA, 12 SHO, 17.3 goalie point shares
3. Dominik Hasek (Blackhawks from 1990-1992, Sabres from 1992-2001, Red Wings from 2001-2002, 2003-2004, Senators from 2005-2006, Red Wings from 2006-2008)
Honors: 2-time NHL Champion (2002, 2008); 2-time Hart Memorial Trophy Winner (1997-1998); 6-time Vezina Trophy Winner (1994-1995, 1997-1999, 2001); 3-time William M. Jennings Trophy Winner (1994, 2001, 2008); 6-time NHL First-Team All-Star (1994-1995, 1997-1999, 2001)
Season Leader: 6-time Save Percentage Leader (1994-1999); 5-time Goalie Point Shares Leader (1995-1999); 2-time Goals Against Average Leader (1994-1995); 1-time Saves Leader (1998)
Traditional Stats: 389 W, 223 L, 95 T/O; 1,572 GA, 2.20 GAA; 20,220 SA, 18,648 SV, .922 SV%
Advanced Stats: 79 GA%-, 413 GSAA; 156.8 GPS
Memorable Performances: 1997-1998 Regular Season - 33-23-13 with .932 SV%, 2.09 GAA, 13 SHO, 73 GA%-, 54.5 GSAA, 18.6 goalie point shares; 1999 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals - 4-0 with .963 SV%, 1.5 GAA in 4 game series win vs. Senators, including 40+ saves in 3 of the 4 games; 2002 Western Conference Finals - 4-3 with .923 SV%, 1.86 GAA in 7 game series win vs. Avalanche, including SHO in game 6 and game 7 after trailing 3-2 in series
4. Jacques Plante (Canadiens from 1952-1963, Rangers from 1963-1965, Blues from 1968-1970, Maple Leafs from 1970-1973, Bruins from 1972-1973, Oilers from 1974-1975)
Honors: 6-time NHL Champion (1953, 1956-1960); 1-time Hart Memorial Trophy Winner (1962); 7-time Vezina Trophy Winner (1956-1960, 1962, 1969); 3-time NHL First-Team All-Star (1956, 1959, 1962); 4-time NHL Second-Team All-Star (1957-1958, 1960, 1971)
Season Leader: 5-time Wins Leader (1956, 1958-1960, 1962); 8-time Goals Against Average Leader (1956-1960, 1962, 1969, 1971); 4-time Shutouts Leader (1957-1959, 1963)
Traditional Stats: 437 W, 246 L, 145 T/O; 1,964 GA, 2.38 GAA
Advanced Stats: 173.4 GPS
Memorable Performances: 1955-1956 Regular Season - 42-12-10 with 1.86 GAA, 15.0 goalie point shares; 1960 Stanley Cup Finals - 4-0 with .952 SV%, 1.50 GAA in 4 game series win vs. Black Hawks, including SHO in game 3 and decisive game 4 win
5. Terry Sawchuk (Red Wings from 1949-1955, Bruins from 1955-1957, Red Wings from 1957-1964, Maple Leafs from 1964-1967, Kings from 1967-1968, Red Wings from 1968-1969, Rangers from 1969-1970)
Honors: 4-time NHL Champion (1952, 1954-1955, 1967); 4-time Vezina Trophy Winner (1952-1953, 1955, 1965); 1-time Calder Memorial Trophy Winner (1951); 3-time NHL First-Team All-Star (1951-1953); 4-time NHL Second-Team All-Star (1954-1955, 1959, 1963)
Season Leader: 5-time Wins Leader (1951-1955); 3-time Goalie Point Shares Leader (1951-1953); 2-time Goals Against Average Leader (1952-1953)
Traditional Stats: 447 W, 330 L, 172 T/O; 2,389 GA, 2.51 GAA
Advanced Stats: 180.1 GPS
Memorable Performances: 1951-1952 Regular Season - Then NHL records of 44 wins, 17.0 goalie point shares with 1.90 GAA, 12 SHO; 1954 Stanley Cup Finals - 4-3 with .931 SV%, 1.71 GAA, including 23 SV in game 7 OT win
Honorable Mention: 6. Glenn Hall, 7. Ken Dryden
Top Three Teams Of All-Time:
1. 1976-1977 Montreal Canadiens - Stanley Cup Champions
Regular Season Record: 60-8-12, 132 points (9-3-1 in October; 10-1-2 in November; 8-1-3 in December; 10-2-2 in January; 10-0-2 in February; 11-1-2 in March; 2-0 in April)
Regular Season Goal Differential: +216 (387 Goals Scored, 171 Goals Against)
Playoff Record: 12-2 (4-0 in the Quarterfinals vs. Blues; 4-2 in the Semifinals vs. Islanders; 4-0 in Stanley Cup Finals vs. Bruins)
Notable Playoff Game: Game 4 of 1977 Stanley Cup Finals with Canadiens leading the series 3-0 - Canadiens 2 - Bruins 1 in OT (Jacques Lemaire with 2 goals including GW OT goal, Guy Lafleur with 2 assists, Larry Robinson with 1 assist)
Best Players: Guy Lafleur (56 goals, 80 assists, 136 points); Steve Shutt (60 goals, 45 assists, 105 points); Larry Robinson (19 goals, 66 assists, 85 points); Guy Lapointe (25 goals, 51 assists, 76 points); Jacques Lemaire (34 goals, 41 assists, 75 points); Ken Dryden (41-6-8, 10 SO, 2.14 GAA)
2. 1983-1984 Edmonton Oilers - Stanley Cup Champions
Regular Season Record: 57-18-5, 119 points (9-2-1 in October; 10-2-2 in November; 9-3-1 in December; 10-2-1 in January; 9-6-0 in February; 10-3-0 in March)
Regular Season Goal Differential: +132 (446 Goals Scored, 314 Goals Against)
Playoff Record: 15-4 (3-0 in the Smyth Division Semifinals vs. Jets; 4-3 in Smythe Division Finals vs. Flames; 4-0 in Campbell Conference Finals vs. North Stars; 4-1 in Stanley Cup Finals vs. Islanders)
Notable Playoff Game: Game 7 of 1984 Smythe Division Finals with series tied at 3 - Oilers 7 - Flames 4 (Wayne Gretzky with 1 goal, 2 assists, Jari Kurri with 2 goals, 1 assist, Glenn Anderson with 1 goal, Paul Coffey with 1 assist)
Best Players: Wayne Gretzky (87 goals, 118 assists, 205 points); Paul Coffey (40 goals, 86 assists, 126 points); Jari Kurri (52 goals, 61 assists, 113 points); Mark Messier (37 goals, 64 assists, 101 points); Glenn Anderson (54 goals, 45 assists, 99 points); Grant Fuhr (30-10-4, .883 SV%, 3.91 GAA); Andy Moog (27-8-1, .882 SV%, 3.77 GAA)
3. 1981-1982 New York Islanders - Stanley Cup Champions
Regular Season Record: 54-16-10, 118 points (8-1-2 in October; 6-5-2 in November; 7-5-1 in December; 9-2-1 in January; 12-1-1 in February; 11-1-2 in March; 1-1-1 in April)
Regular Season Goal Differential: +135 (385 Goals Scored, 250 Goals Against)
Playoff Record: 15-4 (3-2 in the Patrick Division Semifinals vs. Penguins; 4-2 in the Patrick Division Finals vs. Rangers; 4-0 in the Prince of Wales Conference Finals vs. Nordiques; 4-0 in the Stanley Cup Finals vs. Canucks)
Notable Playoff Game: Game 5 of Patrick Division Semifinals with series tied at 2 - Islanders 4 - Penguins 3 in OT (John Tonelli with 2 goals, including series-clinching goal in OT)
Best Players: Mike Bossy (64 goals, 83 assists, 147 points); Bryan Trottier (50 goals, 79 assists, 129 points); John Tonelli (35 goals, 58 assists, 93 points); Clark Gillies (38 goals, 39 assists, 77 points); Denis Potvin (24 goals, 37 assists, 61 points); Billy Smith (32-9-4, 2.97 GAA)
Honorable Mention: 4. 2007-2008 Detroit Red Wings, 5. 1988-1989 Calgary Flames, 6. 1971-1972 Boston Bruins
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