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Most NHL goals in a season: Wayne Gretzky scored 92 in 1981-82
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Most NHL Goals in a Season

Wayne Gretzky holds the record for most NHL goals in a season with 92 in 1981-82. The full ranked list, the team single-season record, and era context explained.

NHL players celebrating on the ice after a historic win
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Best NHL Season Ever: Ranking the Greatest Regular Seasons

No NHL team has ever finished undefeated, but the 2022-23 Boston Bruins came closest to perfection with a record 65-12-5, 135-point season. Here is the full ranked leaderboard.

Silver NHL playoff MVP trophy on an ice rink
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Conn Smythe Trophy Winners (NHL Playoff MVP)

Patrick Roy holds the record with three Conn Smythe Trophies. The full list of recent NHL playoff MVPs and every multiple winner, explained.

NHL forward celebrating a goal as the crowd rises behind the glass
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Art Ross Trophy Winners (NHL Scoring Leaders)

Wayne Gretzky won the Art Ross Trophy a record 10 times as the NHL's top scorer. The recent winners list and every multiple winner, explained.

NHL player skating with the puck under arena lights
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Hart Trophy Winners (NHL MVP by Year)

Wayne Gretzky holds the record with nine Hart Trophies as NHL MVP. The recent winners list and every multiple winner, explained.

NHL defenseman skating the puck out of his own zone under arena lights
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Norris Trophy Winners (NHL Best Defenseman)

Bobby Orr holds the record with eight Norris Trophies, all in a row. The recent winners list and every multiple winner, explained.

NHL rookie skating up the ice during a game under arena lights
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What Is the Calder Trophy?

The Calder Memorial Trophy is the NHL's Rookie of the Year award. What it is, who is eligible, how the vote works, and the recent winners.

Goaltender's mask and pads beside an NHL trophy on the ice
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Vezina Trophy Winners (NHL's Best Goaltender)

Jacques Plante holds the record with seven Vezina Trophies. The list of recent NHL best-goaltender winners and every multiple winner, explained.

Ice hockey arena with players skating under bright lights
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Longest Winning Streak in NHL History

The 1992-93 Pittsburgh Penguins won 17 straight games, the longest winning streak in NHL history. The full leaderboard of team streaks, explained.

Hockey player passing the puck across the ice with an arena in the background
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Most Assists in NHL History

Wayne Gretzky holds the NHL assists record with 1,963, more than any other player's total points. The full leaderboard, explained.

Hockey player firing a shot on goal as the puck heads toward the net
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Most Goals in NHL History

Alex Ovechkin passed Wayne Gretzky in 2025 and holds the NHL goals record with 897. The full all-time goal-scoring leaderboard, explained.

Ice hockey puck and stick on a fresh sheet of ice
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Most Hat Tricks in NHL History

Wayne Gretzky scored 50 career hat tricks, the most in NHL history. The full leaderboard of the league's top hat-trick scorers, explained.

Hockey puck and stick on the ice with an arena scoreboard glowing above
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Most Points in NHL History

Wayne Gretzky holds the NHL career points record with 2,857. The full leaderboard of hockey's all-time scoring leaders, explained.

Ice hockey puck resting on a rink beneath arena lights
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Most Stanley Cups Won by a Player

Henri Richard won a record 11 Stanley Cups as a player. The full leaderboard of hockey's most decorated champions, explained.

Ice hockey rink with a goal net under bright arena lights
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Most Stanley Cups by a Team

The Montreal Canadiens have won 24 Stanley Cups, the most of any team. The full leaderboard of NHL franchises by championships, explained.

NHL coach behind the bench directing players during a hockey game
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The Winningest Coaches in NHL History

Scotty Bowman holds the record with 1,244 wins as an NHL coach, far ahead of Joel Quenneville's 969. The full leaderboard, explained.

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