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NHL: The All-Time Points Leader For Every Franchise

Canadian professional hockey player Mario Lemieux, forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins, pose with the Conn Smythe Trophy as the Pens celebrate their second straight Stanley Cup Championship after defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 6-5 in game four, Chicago, June 1, 1992. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)

The NHL is over 100 years old, and has the history to go with that age. Countless superstars have carried their teams down the ice and generated points like their lives depended on it. And each team had one such superstar who rose above the rest. Here are the all-time points leaders for every NHL franchise. 

Anaheim Ducks: Ryan Getzlaf (1,019)

Dec 13, 2006; Atlanta, GA, USA; Anaheim Ducks center (15) Ryan Getzlaf waits for the puck to drop against the Atlanta Thrashers in the second period at at Philips Arena. The Ducks defeated the Thrashers 2 to 1. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dale Zanine USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2006 Dale Zanine

Getzlaf, a future Hall of Famer, managed to get 1,019 points in 1,157 regular-season games. He never played for any other team in the NHL and was a big contributor in Anaheim’s 2006-07 Stanley Cup-winning team.

Boston Bruins: Ray Bourque (1,506)

PITTSBURGH, PA – JANUARY 21: Ray Bourque #77 of the Wales Conference and the Boston Bruins skates on the ice during warm-ups before the 1990 41st NHL All-Star Game against the Campbell Conference on January 21, 1990 at the Pittsburgh Civic Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Wales Conference defeated the Campbell Conference 12-7. (Photo by B Bennett/Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)

Despite being a defenseman, Bourque leads this historic franchise with 1,506 regular-season points in 1,518 games. He was an 18-time All-Star with the Bruins and won five Norris trophies during his time in Boston.

Buffalo Sabres: Gilbert Perreault (1,326)

Feb 23, 2011; Buffalo, NY, USA; New Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula is introduced to the fans along with alumni players Rene Robert (14) , Rick Martin (7) and Gilbert Perreault (11) before a game against the Atlanta Thrashers at HSBC Arena. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Perreault spent his entire 17-year career in Buffalo, recording 1,326 points in 1,191 appearances for the team. His best season came in 1975-76, when he totaled 113 points in 80 games played. 

Calgary Flames: Jarome Iginla (1,095)

Mar 18, 2013; Dallas, TX, USA; Calgary Flames right wing Jarome Iginla (12) passes the puck during the game against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center. The Stars defeated the Flames 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

A player who was not drafted by Calgary but spent 16 years there, Iginla posted 1,095 points in 1,219 regular-season games. He’s a four-time All-Star and is now a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Carolina Hurricanes: Ron Francis (1,175)

Apr 15, 2001; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; FILE PHOTO; Carolina Hurricanes center Ron Francis (10) in action against the New Jersey Devils during the conference quarterfinals at Continental Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lou Capozzola-USA TODAY NETWORK

Francis technically only played six seasons for the Hurricanes, but the franchise was originally the Hartford Whalers, where he played another 10 seasons. He recorded his 1,175 points in 1,186 regular-season games. 

Chicago Blackhawks: Stan Mikita (1,467)

CHICAGO, IL – ARPIL, 1973: Stan Mikita #21 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates on the ice during a 1973 Semi-Finals game against the New York Rangers in April, 1973 at the Chicago Stadium in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)

Mikita joined Chicago in 1958 and didn’t leave until his retirement 22 years later, racking up 1,467 points in 1,396 career games. An eight-time All-Star, Mikita led the NHL in scoring four times and is a Hall of Famer.

Colorado Avalanche: Joe Sakic (1,641)

Nov 28, 1997; Miami, FL; USA; FILE PHOTO; Colorado Avalanche forward Joe Sakic (19) on the ice during the 1997-98 season against the Florida Panthers at Miami Arena. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports

Sakic played for the Avs before and after they moved away from being the Quebec Nordiques, and he helped the team win two Stanley Cups. A 20-year vet with the team, Sakic was a three-time All-Star and is in the Hall of Fame  

Columbus Blue Jackets: Rick Nash (547)

Rick Nash. For publication 10/7/2010 Rick Nash

The lowest total on this list so far, Nash spent nine seasons in Columbus after being the team’s No. 1 overall pick in 2002. He scored arguably the best goal in NHL history for the Jackets in 2008, weaving through the entire defense before sliding in a third-period winner against the Coyotes.

Dallas Stars: Mike Modano (1,359)

DALLAS – JANUARY 22: Mike Modano #9 of the 1999 Dallas Stars Stanley Cup team walks with the Stanley Cup during the 1999 Dallas Stars Stanley Cup Reunion at the American Airlines Center on January 22, 2007 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Modano played 20 seasons for the Stars franchise in both Minnesota and Dallas, helping the team win the Stanley Cup in 1999. The American picked up his 1,359 points over 1,459 regular-season games.

Detroit Red Wings: Gordie Howe (1,809)

BLOOMINGTON, MN – MARCH 17: Gordie Howe #9 of the Detroit Red Wings skates on the ice during an NHL game against the Minnesota North Stars on March 17, 1968 at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)

The legendary Howe played 25 years for the Red Wings and gained 1,809 points in 1,687 regular-season games. Howe was a 21-time All-Star, six-time Hart Trophy winner and four-time Stanley Cup winner in Detroit.

Edmonton Oilers: Wayne Gretzky (1,669)

1987; Landover, MD, USA; Edmonton Oilers Wayne Gretzky. Mandatory Credit: Porter Binks/USA TODAY NETWORK

They called him “The Great One” for a reason. Gretzky has more career assists (1,963) than any other player has points, and recorded his 1,669 Oilers points in just 686 games (nine seasons).

Florida Panthers: Aleksander Barkov (765)

SUNRISE, FL – MARCH 16: Aleksander Barkov #16 of the Florida Panthers skates prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Amerant Bank Arena on March 16, 2024 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Barkov joined the Panthers in 2013 as the No. 2 overall pick and has been with the team ever since. The captain led Florida to its first Stanley Cup title in 2024 and has played 788 regular-season games for the team.

Los Angeles Kings: Marcel Dionne (1,307)

Jan 31, 1982, Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Los Angeles Kings center Marcel Dionne (16) during a game against the New York Rangers at the Great Western Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

The Red Wings traded a young Dionne to LA in 1975 – a move they would certainly regret. Dionne totalled 1,307 points in 921 regular-season games over 12 seasons with the Kings, earning All-Star honors four times.

Minnesota Wild: Mikko Koivu (709)

October 21, 2006; San Jose, CA, USA; Minnesota Wild center (9) Mikko Koivu stops behind the net during the 1st period at the HP Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2006 James Guillory

The No. 6 selection in the 2001 NHL Draft, Koivu spent 15 seasons in Minnesota and posted his 709 points for the team in 1,028 regular-season games. Koivu’s best season came in 2009-2010, when he had a career-high 71 points.

Montreal Canadiens: Guy Lafleur (1,246)

2004 Season: Guy Lafleur during his playing days with the Montreal Canadiens And Player Guy Lafleur. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)

The 1971 No. 1 pick, Lafleur became a sensation for the storied franchise as soon as he stepped onto the ice. His 1,246 points in 961 regular-season games likely won’t be touched anytime soon.

Nashville Predators: Roman Josi (724)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 22: Roman Josi #59 of the Nashville Predators skates back to the play during a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena on February 22, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Josi racked up his 724 points for the Predators in 962 career games. The defenseman won the Norris Trophy in 2020 and has become the franchise’s best-ever at the position.

New Jersey Devils: Patrik Elias (1,025)

NEWARK, NJ – APRIL 22: Patrik Elias #26 of the New Jersey Devils looks on against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2010 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Prudential Center at on April 22, 2010 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

A two-time Stanley Cup winner, Elias played all 20 of his professional seasons with the Devils. He tallied 1,025 points in 1,240 regular-season games in that span and was a one-time All-Star.

New York Islanders: Bryan Trottier (1,353)

Jan 16, 2015; Uniondale, NY, USA; New York Islanders former player Bryan Trottier is honored before a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Trottier was a key player for the Islanders during their run of four straight Stanley Cup victories from 1980 to 1983. He won the Calder Trophy, posted six 100-point seasons, and tallied 1,353 points in 1,123 regular-season games for New York over 15 seasons.

New York Rangers: Rod Gilbert (1,021)

Nov 18, 2017; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; New York Rangers former player Rod Gilbert waves to the crowd as the Montreal Canadiens honored the contribution of the six original teams to the National Hockey League during the centennial of the circuit before the game against Toronto Maple Leafs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Gilbert played only in New York in his 18-year career, totaling 1,021 points in 1,065 games. He was a two-time All-Star, won the Masterton Trophy in 1975-76, and was selected to the Hall of Fame in 1982.

Ottawa Senators: Daniel Alfredsson (1,108)

Feb 2, 2006; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Ottawa Senators right wing (11) Daniel Alfredsson skates after the puck during 1st period action against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Mellon Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports Copyright © 2005 Tom Szczerbowski

Alfredsson might have broken into the NHL later than most, but he made his time count. He played 17 seasons with the Senators, earning 1,108 points in 1,178 regular-season games.

Philadelphia Flyers: Bobby Clarke (1,210)

Oct 27, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Flyers greats goalie Bernie Parent (1) and Bobby Clarke (16) on ice during ceremony before game against Arizona Coyotes at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Clarke achieved a lot during his time in the City of Brotherly Love: he was a four-time All-Star and a three-time Hart Trophy winner. He accumulated his 1,210 points for the Flyers in 1,144 regular-season games.

Pittsburgh Penguins: Mario Lemieux (1,723)

Unknown Date; Miami, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Pittsburgh Penguins forward Mario Lemieux (66) in action against the Florida Panthers at the Miami Arena during the 1996 season. Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports

Sydney Crosby could take this record in a season or two, but Super Mario is the emperor Penguin for now. Lemieux recorded a whopping 1,723 points in just 915 regular-season games over an injury-riddled, 17-year career.

San Jose Sharks: Patrick Marleau (1,111)

October 17, 2006; San Jose, CA, USA; San Jose Sharks center (12) Patrick Marleau takes a slap shot during the 3rd period at the HP Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2006 James Guillory

No NHL player has played more games than the recently retired Sharks forward: Marleau’s 1,779 total games played tops even the great Gordie Howe. Marleau’s 1,111 points in 1,607 regular-season games came over 20 seasons.

Seattle Kraken: Jared McCann (226)

Apr 8, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Seattle Kraken left wing Jared McCann (19) skates with the puck against Utah Hockey Club during the first period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

A franchise as old as a toddler predictably has a very small points record. McCann’s total of 226 points, however, can still be extended, as he’s currently under contract with Seattle through 2027. 

St. Louis Blues: Bernie Federko (1,073)

Jan 24, 2020; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; NHL former player Bernie Federko during the accuracy shooting competition in the 2020 NHL All Star Game Skills Competition at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Over his 13 seasons with the Blues, Federko tallied 1,073 points in 927 regular-season games. His best season came in 1983-84, when he put up 107 points in 79 games.

Tampa Bay Lightning: Steven Stamkos (1,137)

February 4, 2011; Tampa FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) shoots on goal during the second period against the Washington Capitals at St. Pete Times Forum. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

The ever-present Stamkos left the Lightning in 2024, but not before giving them 1,137 career points in 1,082 regular-season games. The two-time Rocket Richard Trophy winner will surely be in the Hall of Fame after he retires.

Toronto Maple Leafs: Mats Sundin (987)

TORONTO, ON – JANUARY 9: Mats Sundin #13 of the Toronto Maple Leafs fires a pass across the ice during NHL game action against the Carolina Hurricanes on January 9, 2007 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

In the 13 seasons he played for the Maple Leafs, Sundin tallied his 987 points in 981 regular-season games. He was a two-time All-Star and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012.

Utah Mammoth: Shane Doan (972)

Jan 31, 2006; Glendale, AZ, USA; Phoenix Coyotes right wing (19) Shane Doan carries the puck against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period at Glendale Arena, Shane finished with two goals. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports Copyright Rick Scuteri

Formerly the Utah Hockey Club, Arizona Coyotes, and Winnipeg Jets, Doan played for all three incarnations of the franchise. In his 21 years with said franchise, Doan totaled 972 points in 1,540 regular-season games.

Vancouver Canucks: Henrik Sedin (1,070)

Jan 2, 2009; Atlanta, GA, USA; Vancouver Canucks center Henrik Sedin (33) shots the puck on goal from in the first period at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Sedin played 17 years in the NHL, all with the Canucks, and made them count. He reached his 1,070 career points in 1,330 regular-season games, including a 112-point season in 2009-10.

Vegas Golden Knights: Jonathan Marchessault (417)

Apr 24, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Jonathan Marchessault (81) celebrates after he scores a goal against the Dallas Stars in the first period in game two of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Another young franchise with a beatable record, the Knights’ points leader is the forward Marchessault. His 417 points in 514 regular-season games have come in five seasons, and at 34 years old, Marchessault may not extend that figure much.

Washington Capitals: Alex Ovechkin (1,598)

Mar 30, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after an assist on goal during the third period against the Buffalo Sabres at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

The Great Eight secured the all-time NHL goals mark this season, surpassing Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin’s a 13-time all-star, a nine-time Rocket Richard winner, and has scored 1,598 points in 1,470 games.

Winnipeg Jets: Blake Wheeler (812)

Feb 11, 2023; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (81) celebrates the second period goal by Winnipeg Jets right wing Blake Wheeler (26) against the Chicago Blackhawks at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-USA TODAY Sports

The new Jets team doesn’t have the same history as the old one, but Wheeler has still established himself as the team’s all-time points leader with 812 in 854 games. He played for the team when they were the Jets and also the Atlanta Thrashers.

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