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NHL Record for Most Points in a Career

Wayne Gretzky holds the NHL record with 2,857 points (1979-80 to 1998-99).

Top of the list

Most Points, Career: the leaders
RankPlayerPointsSeasonGPGoalsAssists
1Wayne GretzkyEDM,LAK,STL,NYR2,8571979-80 to 1998-991,4878941,963
2Jaromir JagrPIT,WSH,NYR,PHI,DAL,BOS,NJD,FLA,CGY1,9211990-91 to 2017-181,7337661,155
3Mark MessierEDM,NYR,VAN1,8871979-80 to 2003-041,7566941,193
4Gordie HoweDET,HFD1,8501946-47 to 1979-801,7678011,049
5Ron FrancisHFD,PIT,CAR,TOR1,7981981-82 to 2003-041,7315491,249
6Marcel DionneDET,LAK,NYR1,7711971-72 to 1988-891,3487311,040

The full top 50

Most Points, Career: NHL skater records
RankPlayerPointsSeasonGPGoalsAssists
1Wayne GretzkyEDM,LAK,STL,NYR2,8571979-80 to 1998-991,4878941,963
2Jaromir JagrPIT,WSH,NYR,PHI,DAL,BOS,NJD,FLA,CGY1,9211990-91 to 2017-181,7337661,155
3Mark MessierEDM,NYR,VAN1,8871979-80 to 2003-041,7566941,193
4Gordie HoweDET,HFD1,8501946-47 to 1979-801,7678011,049
5Ron FrancisHFD,PIT,CAR,TOR1,7981981-82 to 2003-041,7315491,249
6Marcel DionneDET,LAK,NYR1,7711971-72 to 1988-891,3487311,040
7Sidney CrosbyPIT · active1,7672005-06 to 2026-271,4306571,110
8Steve YzermanDET1,7551983-84 to 2005-061,5146921,063
9Mario LemieuxPIT1,7231984-85 to 2005-069156901,033
10Alex OvechkinWSH · active1,6912005-06 to 2026-271,581930761
11Joe SakicQUE,COL1,6411988-89 to 2008-091,3786251,016
12Phil EspositoCHI,BOS,NYR1,5901963-64 to 1980-811,282717873
13Ray BourqueBOS,COL1,5791979-80 to 2000-011,6124101,169
14Joe ThorntonBOS,SJS,TOR,FLA1,5391997-98 to 2021-221,7144301,109
15Mark RecchiPIT,PHI,MTL,CAR,ATL,TBL,BOS1,5331988-89 to 2010-111,652577956
16Paul CoffeyEDM,PIT,LAK,DET,HFD,PHI,CHI,CAR,BOS1,5311980-81 to 2000-011,4093961,135
17Stan MikitaCHI1,4671958-59 to 1979-801,396541926
18Teemu SelanneWIN,ANA,SJS,COL1,4571992-93 to 2013-141,451684773
19Bryan TrottierNYI,PIT1,4251975-76 to 1993-941,279524901
20Adam OatesDET,STL,BOS,WSH,PHI,ANA,EDM1,4201985-86 to 2003-041,3373411,079
21Evgeni MalkinPIT · active1,4142006-07 to 2026-271,279538876
21Doug GilmourSTL,CGY,TOR,NJD,CHI,BUF,MTL1,4141983-84 to 2002-031,474450964
23Dale HawerchukWIN,BUF,STL,PHI1,4091981-82 to 1996-971,188518891
24Patrick KaneCHI,NYR,DET · active1,4052007-08 to 2026-271,378509896
25Jari KurriEDM,LAK,NYR,ANA,COL1,3981980-81 to 1997-981,251601797
26Luc RobitailleLAK,PIT,NYR,DET1,3941986-87 to 2005-061,431668726
27Brett HullCGY,STL,DAL,DET,PHX1,3911986-87 to 2005-061,269741650
28Mike ModanoMNS,DAL,DET1,3741989-90 to 2010-111,499561813
29Johnny BucykDET,BOS1,3691955-56 to 1977-781,540556813
30Brendan ShanahanNJD,STL,HFD,DET,NYR1,3541987-88 to 2008-091,524656698
31Guy LafleurMTL,NYR,QUE1,3531971-72 to 1990-911,126560793
32Mats SundinQUE,TOR,VAN1,3491990-91 to 2008-091,346564785
33Dave AndreychukBUF,TOR,NJD,COL,BOS,TBL1,3381982-83 to 2005-061,639640698
33Denis SavardCHI,MTL,TBL1,3381980-81 to 1996-971,196473865
35Mike GartnerWSH,MNS,NYR,TOR,PHX1,3351979-80 to 1997-981,432708627
36Pierre TurgeonBUF,NYI,MTL,STL,DAL,COL1,3271987-88 to 2006-071,294515812
37Gilbert PerreaultBUF1,3261970-71 to 1986-871,191512814
38Anze KopitarLAK1,3162006-07 to 2025-261,521452864
39Jarome IginlaCGY,PIT,BOS,COL,LAK1,3001996-97 to 2016-171,554625675
40Alex DelvecchioDET1,2811950-51 to 1973-741,550456825
41Al MacInnisCGY,STL1,2741981-82 to 2003-041,416340934
42Jean RatelleNYR,BOS1,2671960-61 to 1980-811,280491776
43Steven StamkosTBL,NSH · active1,2662008-09 to 2026-271,254628638
44Connor McDavidEDM · active1,2432015-16 to 2026-27802415828
45Peter StastnyQUE,NJD,STL1,2391980-81 to 1994-95977450789
46Phil HousleyBUF,WIN,STL,CGY,NJD,WSH,CHI,TOR1,2321982-83 to 2002-031,495338894
47Norm UllmanDET,TOR1,2291955-56 to 1974-751,410490739
48Jean BeliveauMTL1,2191950-51 to 1970-711,125507712
49Larry MurphyLAK,WSH,MNS,PIT,TOR,DET1,2171980-81 to 2000-011,615288929
50Jeremy RoenickCHI,PHX,PHI,LAK,SJS1,2161988-89 to 2008-091,363513703

Top 50 of 581 lines on the NHL's list, ties kept. Source: NHL Records.

About these records

Every record list comes from the NHL's official records database (records.nhl.com): 808 regular-season and playoff records for skaters, goalies and teams. We keep the top 50 of each list, with ties, and refresh lists with active players daily, so career climbs like Alex Ovechkin's goal total update the morning after a game.

Records cover the league's whole history, so eras matter: scoring was far higher in the 1980s, goalie stats like saves and save percentage start in 1955-56 or later, and time on ice, hits and blocks start in 2005-06. Each list notes its own limits.

Active players are flagged, so you can see who is climbing a list this season. For the milestones those players are chasing tonight, see the milestone watch.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NHL record for most points in a career?

Wayne Gretzky holds the NHL record for most points in a career with 2,857 (1979-80 to 1998-99).

Who is the active leader for most points in a career?

Sidney Crosby is the highest active player on the list at 1,767, rank 7 all time.