NHL Record for Most Time on Ice in a Career
Ryan Suter holds the NHL record with 36,754:04 (2005-06 to 2024-25).
Top of the list
| Rank | Player | TOI | Season | GP | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ryan SuterNSH,MIN,DAL,STL | 36,754:04 | 2005-06 to 2024-25 | 1,526 | 20 |
| 2 |  Brent BurnsMIN,SJS,CAR,COL · active | 34,696:25 | 2003-04 to 2026-27 | 1,552 | 23 |
| 3 |  Drew DoughtyLAK · active | 33,358:17 | 2008-09 to 2026-27 | 1,285 | 19 |
| 4 |  Alex OvechkinWSH · active | 32,281:23 | 2005-06 to 2026-27 | 1,581 | 22 |
| 5 |  Anze KopitarLAK | 31,515:37 | 2006-07 to 2025-26 | 1,521 | 20 |
| 6 |  Duncan KeithCHI,EDM | 30,993:40 | 2005-06 to 2021-22 | 1,256 | 17 |
The full top 50
| Rank | Player | TOI | Season | GP | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan SuterNSH,MIN,DAL,STL | 36,754:04 | 2005-06 to 2024-25 | 1,526 | 20 |
| 2 | Brent BurnsMIN,SJS,CAR,COL · active | 34,696:25 | 2003-04 to 2026-27 | 1,552 | 23 |
| 3 | Drew DoughtyLAK · active | 33,358:17 | 2008-09 to 2026-27 | 1,285 | 19 |
| 4 | Alex OvechkinWSH · active | 32,281:23 | 2005-06 to 2026-27 | 1,581 | 22 |
| 5 | Anze KopitarLAK | 31,515:37 | 2006-07 to 2025-26 | 1,521 | 20 |
| 6 | Duncan KeithCHI,EDM | 30,993:40 | 2005-06 to 2021-22 | 1,256 | 17 |
| 7 |  Kris LetangPIT · active | 29,898:24 | 2006-07 to 2026-27 | 1,245 | 21 |
| 8 |  Sidney CrosbyPIT · active | 29,449:05 | 2005-06 to 2026-27 | 1,430 | 22 |
| 9 |  Zdeno CharaOTT,BOS,WSH,NYI | 29,393:00 | 1997-98 to 2021-22 | 1,221 | 24 |
| 10 |  Erik KarlssonOTT,SJS,PIT · active | 29,347:23 | 2009-10 to 2026-27 | 1,169 | 18 |
| 11 |  John CarlsonWSH,ANA,TBL · active | 27,509:07 | 2009-10 to 2026-27 | 1,167 | 18 |
| 12 |  Patrick KaneCHI,NYR,DET · active | 27,472:47 | 2007-08 to 2026-27 | 1,378 | 20 |
| 13 |  Marc-Edouard VlasicSJS | 27,361:28 | 2006-07 to 2024-25 | 1,323 | 19 |
| 14 |  Victor HedmanTBL · active | 27,242:28 | 2009-10 to 2026-27 | 1,172 | 18 |
| 15 |  Jay BouwmeesterFLA,CGY,STL | 26,855:15 | 2002-03 to 2019-20 | 1,097 | 17 |
| 16 |  Alex PietrangeloSTL,VGK · active | 26,490:40 | 2008-09 to 2024-25 | 1,087 | 17 |
| 17 |  Claude GirouxPHI,FLA,OTT · active | 26,101:05 | 2007-08 to 2026-27 | 1,354 | 20 |
| 18 |  Cam FowlerANA,STL · active | 26,012:25 | 2010-11 to 2026-27 | 1,132 | 17 |
| 19 |  Roman JosiNSH · active | 25,821:07 | 2011-12 to 2026-27 | 1,038 | 16 |
| 20 |  Oliver Ekman-LarssonPHX,ARI,VAN,FLA,TOR · active | 25,742:28 | 2010-11 to 2026-27 | 1,147 | 17 |
| 21 |  Jack JohnsonLAK,CBJ,PIT,NYR,COL,CHI | 25,680:10 | 2006-07 to 2024-25 | 1,228 | 19 |
| 22 |  Mark GiordanoCGY,SEA,TOR | 25,312:27 | 2005-06 to 2023-24 | 1,148 | 18 |
| 23 |  Jordan StaalPIT,CAR · active | 25,254:49 | 2006-07 to 2026-27 | 1,409 | 21 |
| 24 |  Shea WeberNSH,MTL | 24,957:51 | 2005-06 to 2020-21 | 1,038 | 16 |
| 25 |  Evgeni MalkinPIT · active | 24,884:27 | 2006-07 to 2026-27 | 1,279 | 21 |
| 26 |  Tyler MyersBUF,WPG,VAN,DAL · active | 24,784:01 | 2009-10 to 2026-27 | 1,147 | 18 |
| 27 |  Eric StaalCAR,NYR,MIN,MTL,BUF,FLA | 24,747:12 | 2003-04 to 2022-23 | 1,284 | 18 |
| 28 |  Joe PavelskiSJS,DAL | 24,727:41 | 2006-07 to 2023-24 | 1,332 | 18 |
| 29 |  Dion PhaneufCGY,TOR,OTT,LAK | 24,596:42 | 2005-06 to 2018-19 | 1,048 | 14 |
| 30 |  John TavaresNYI,TOR · active | 24,453:54 | 2009-10 to 2026-27 | 1,273 | 18 |
| 31 |  Brent SeabrookCHI | 24,441:56 | 2005-06 to 2019-20 | 1,114 | 15 |
| 32 |  Justin FaulkCAR,STL,DET · active | 24,404:44 | 2011-12 to 2026-27 | 1,066 | 16 |
| 33 |  Ryan O'ReillyCOL,BUF,STL,TOR,NSH · active | 24,351:49 | 2009-10 to 2026-27 | 1,241 | 18 |
| 34 |  Corey PerryANA,DAL,MTL,TBL,EDM,CHI,LAK · active | 24,134:22 | 2005-06 to 2026-27 | 1,469 | 22 |
| 35 |  Ryan McDonaghNYR,TBL,NSH · active | 23,846:48 | 2010-11 to 2026-27 | 1,066 | 17 |
| 36 |  Steven StamkosTBL,NSH · active | 23,826:22 | 2008-09 to 2026-27 | 1,254 | 19 |
| 37 |  Alex GoligoskiPIT,DAL,ARI,MIN | 23,632:45 | 2007-08 to 2023-24 | 1,078 | 17 |
| 38 |  Ron HainseyCBJ,ATL,WPG,CAR,PIT,TOR,OTT | 23,466:26 | 2002-03 to 2019-20 | 1,100 | 17 |
| 39 |  Keith YandlePHX,ARI,NYR,FLA,PHI | 23,048:45 | 2006-07 to 2021-22 | 1,109 | 16 |
| 40 |  Jeff CarterPHI,CBJ,LAK,PIT | 23,041:39 | 2005-06 to 2023-24 | 1,321 | 19 |
| 41 |  Patrice BergeronBOS | 23,012:48 | 2003-04 to 2022-23 | 1,223 | 19 |
| 42 |  Patrick MarleauSJS,TOR,PIT | 22,910:04 | 1997-98 to 2020-21 | 1,221 | 23 |
| 43 |  Alexander EdlerVAN,LAK | 22,898:13 | 2006-07 to 2022-23 | 1,030 | 17 |
| 44 |  Dustin BrownLAK | 22,782:29 | 2003-04 to 2021-22 | 1,265 | 18 |
| 45 |  Phil KesselBOS,TOR,PIT,ARI,VGK | 22,762:30 | 2006-07 to 2022-23 | 1,286 | 17 |
| 46 |  Dan HamhuisNSH,VAN,DAL | 22,734:10 | 2003-04 to 2019-20 | 1,068 | 16 |
| 47 |  Marc StaalNYR,DET,FLA,PHI | 22,637:59 | 2007-08 to 2023-24 | 1,136 | 17 |
| 48 |  Ryan GetzlafANA | 22,550:32 | 2005-06 to 2021-22 | 1,157 | 17 |
| 49 |  Joe ThorntonSJS,BOS,TOR,FLA | 22,448:32 | 1997-98 to 2021-22 | 1,205 | 24 |
| 50 |  Jeff PetryEDM,MTL,PIT,DET,MIN,FLA | 22,407:14 | 2010-11 to 2025-26 | 1,048 | 16 |
Top 50 of 2,023 lines on the NHL's list, ties kept. Source: NHL Records.
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NHL record for most time on ice in a career?
Ryan Suter holds the NHL record for most time on ice in a career with 36,754:04 (2005-06 to 2024-25).
Who is the active leader for most time on ice in a career?
Brent Burns is the highest active player on the list at 34,696:25, rank 2 all time.