Top 50 goal scorers in nhl history books

A 500goal career was first achieved in 195758, the 41st season of the nhl, when maurice richard scored his 500th goal in his 863rd game played. But three of the biggest scorers in the history of the sport. Here are five unexpected 50goal scorers who set franchise firsts. Members of the hockey hall of fame are marked with an asterisk. Starting with the minor spike in 200506, the most prolific 50goal scorer in the past 14 seasons to 201819 is alexander ovechkin, reaching 50 goals in 8 of those seasons, the only player to score 50 in 200809, 2014, 201415 and 201516. Hes not in the top 25 today, but hes still one of only three. Movies tv celebrities music books theater reality tv nassau coliseum crosswords. A 500goal career was first achieved in 195758, the 41st season of the nhl, when maurice.

Including the complete histroy and records for the pittsburgh penguins. Its also available for football, basketball and baseball. Fifth in goals 262, ninth in points 572, 10th in assists 310 and fifth in penalty minutes. Nhl players who hold the alltime record for the most goals in nhl. Find the top 100 nhl alltime goals leaders including past and present players. Like many on this list, bossy was part of a dynasty as the new york islanders won four consecutive stanley cups from 1980 through 1983, but it was during their second straight cupwinning season that one of the greatest goalscorers in nhl history smashed a. Alex ovechkin joins elite fraternity in reaching 50goal. Ranking the top 25 players in nhl history usa today. Alex ovechkin is nhls greatest goal scorer of all time. The top 10 greatest goals in nhl history with backstories. The top pure goal scorer for every nhl team yardbarker.

Why the 1920s single game scoring record will stand forever nhl. It also the record for the highest goals per game average for a season of 50 or. Even in the dead puck era, he compiled 437 goals, but was held to barely 700 career games. Of the top 20 goal scorers in the history of the nhl, only two played in fewer than 1,000 games. Auston matthews becomes fastest nhl player to 50 goals. Karlanthony towns is the fourth player in wolves history to break 50 points, and all four have come this decade. Wayne gretzky set the unbeatable nhl record scoring 50 goals in just 39 games. Wayne gretzky and the story of hockeys greatest record brophy. Wondering who holds the nhl alltime record for goals. Can you name the players who have scored the most goals in nhl history. The pointscoring leader has been awarded the art ross trophy since the 194748 nhl season, and the goalscoring leader has been awarded the maurice rocket richard trophy since the 199899 nhl season. Known as the little beaver, dionne played 18 seasons of nhl with the red wings, kings and rangers. In 194445, maurice richard became the first player to score 50 goals in a season.

Scoring 50 goals in one season is one of the most celebrated individual achievements in the national hockey league nhl. The most recent player to score 500 goals is patrick marleau who achieved it on february 2, 2017. All that said, bure is edged out in my book by ovi. If this is another 50goal season for ovi, he could rank as high as th alltime. Pittsburgh penguins 50goal scorers the hockey writers. Reaching the 500goal mark may be the crowning achievement in hossas highly accomplished career, and one that cements his status as one of the greatest goalscorers in nhl history. Most 50goal seasons, career nhl records individual records. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually.

Maurice richard 544 goals in 18 seasons the rocket was the nhls alltime leading goalscorer when he hung up his skates in 1960. Evolved into the first 50goal scorer in franchise history by scoring twice in the 197172 finale. List of nhl players with 50 goal seasons ice hockey wiki. Recchi is among the leading scorers of all time, ranking 20th in goals 577, 15th in. Wednesday night, the nhls top two teams and top two goal scorers will go headtohead at capital one arena. John gibson time will tell, but has the makings of an nhl caliber goalie. After doubling his goal output from 25 in 201718 to 50 in 201819, draisaitl joined dany heatley as the only players born in germany to record a 100point season.

Ryan murphy will leave the aud as one of the most talented offensive blueliners in recent memory. Smith was the last islander to have touched the puck, and by nhl rule 78. Early goalscorers howe and maurice rocket richard made themselves hard to forget. Best nhl hockey players of all time the top 100 cool. Top 10 most efficient playoff scorers in nhl history. Attempts, season highest shootout scoring percentage, career minimum. Books chronicling the nhls vast history are littered with the accomplishments of its prolific scorers and dominant offensive players.

A book for the devoted gretzky fans, and books like 99 by al strachan. But this doesnt excuse the omission of one of the most underrated and consistent players in league history. The top 50 whl players of alltime countdown will conclude next wednesday, may 4th at the 2016 whl awards in calgary, as the topthree are announced. John beechey tough to ignore the man who scored the first goal in franchise history assists went to gary sabourin and tom miller. Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on.

Ranking the top 50 world cup goalscorers of alltime. Likewise, the nhl can be encapsulated by the countless. See how many players have reached the 50 goal mark. The 25 most natural goal scorers in nhl history bleacher. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. The phrase 50 goals in 50 games refers to the act of scoring 50 goals within the first 50 games of a national hockey league nhl season.

Top 50 whl players of alltime western hockey league. Throughout the leagues 101year history, 91 unique players have combined to reach the 50goal plateau 194 different times. He seems bound to top 50 at some point in his career, perhaps as soon as this year. Hitting the 50goal mark is one of the great milestones in hockey, but its not reserved for hall of fame calibre stars. Nhl goals leaders alltime national hockey league espn. Gartner had a pretty good run of six 40 goal seasons.

Can you name the 50 goal scorers by team we all need to come together. Next nhl players to score 500 goals sports illustrated. Maurice richard 544 goals in 18 seasons the rocket was the nhl s alltime leading goal scorer when he hung up his skates in 1960. As part of the western hockey leagues 50 th season celebrations, a panel of historians selected the top 125 players in whl history this past september. Fiftygoal seasons increased in frequency during the 1970s and 1980s as offense increased. Last season he scored only 33 goals, which is his worst number of his last four campaigns. Bernie geoffrion became the second player to reach the milestone 16 years later in 196061. Bobby hull four 50 goal seasons and two 40 goal seasons. Billy smith of the new york islanders, in the 197980 season, was the first goaltender to be credited with a goal in the nhl when rob ramage of the colorado rockies put the puck into his own empty net. A website for all your hockey needs, history, records and everything in between. Scoring 50 goals in the nhl is a feat typically reserved for the games alltime great players. The top 50 players in the nhl for the 201819 season.

In clash of nhls best teams, top goal scorers alex. Thrice leading the nhl in scoring, bure had two 60goal campaigns and three additional 50plus seasons. There has been 186 50goal seasons in the nhls 100year history and wayne gretzky has nine of them. Nhl quiz, 50 goals, goal leaders, goal scorers, goal seasons, goals scored, nhl player, season goals top quizzes today most to fewest nba championships minefield 4,865. He is the first player in nhl history to score 50 goals in three. Phil esposito scored 50 goals in five consecutive seasons in the 1970s, led by a then nhl record 76 goals in 197071. Nhl rank predicting the 50 best players for the 201920. Name every player who scored 50 goals in one nhl season. But the single game goal record is held by a man most hockey fans wouldnt. He holds the nhl record for consecutive 50 goal seasons with nine. Here are the top five alltime goal scorers in nhl history. An electrifying performer, lafleur became the first player in nhl history to score 50 or more goals and register 100 points for six consecutive seasons 197580.

My top 10 picks for greatest nhl pure goal scorers of all time. Bossy scored at a prolific rate right from his first season, setting an nhl record since eclipsed by teemu selanne for goals by a rookie with 53. List of goaltenders who have scored a goal in an nhl game. The following are lists showing the point and goalscoring leaders of the national hockey league before the league issued trophies for such achievements. If a virtual private party is more your thing, go here for details. Capitals alex ovechkin makes history moment in scoring 500th goal. A look at some of the greatest scorers in nhl history.