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In ice hockey statistics, a point is credited to a player for each goal and assist. This article provides a list of the top 50 players by total points scored in the National Hockey League's playoffs and a progressive list showing how the record increased through the years.

Playoff points leaders

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Statistics accurate as of the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Active NHL player
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame
Rank Player Playoff team(s) played for (years)[a] P GP P/GP[b] Ref
1 Wayne Gretzky Edmonton Oilers (1980–1988)
Los Angeles Kings (1989–1993)
St. Louis Blues (1996)
New York Rangers (1997) 		382 208 1.84 [1]
2 Mark Messier Edmonton Oilers (1980–1991)
New York Rangers (1992, 1994–1997) 		295 236 1.25 [2]
3 Jari Kurri Edmonton Oilers (1981–1990)
Los Angeles Kings (1992–1993)
New York Rangers (1996)
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1997)
Colorado Avalanche (1998) 		233 200 1.17 [3][4]
4 Glenn Anderson Edmonton Oilers (1981–1991)
Toronto Maple Leafs (1993)
New York Rangers (1994)
St. Louis Blues (1995–1996) 		214 225 0.95 [5]
5 Sidney Crosby Pittsburgh Penguins (2007–2010, 2012–2022) 201 180 1.12 [6]
Jaromír Jágr Pittsburgh Penguins (1991–2001)
Washington Capitals (2003)
New York Rangers (2006–2008)
Philadelphia Flyers (2012)
Boston Bruins (2013)
Florida Panthers (2016) 		201 208 0.97 [7]
7 Paul Coffey Edmonton Oilers (1981–1987)
Pittsburgh Penguins (1989, 1991)
Los Angeles Kings (1992)
Detroit Red Wings (1993–1996)
Philadelphia Flyers (1997)
Carolina Hurricanes (1999) 		196 194 1.01 [8]
8 Brett Hull Calgary Flames (1986–1987)
St. Louis Blues (1988–1998)
Dallas Stars (1999–2001)
Detroit Red Wings (2002–2004) 		190 202 0.94 [9]
9 Doug Gilmour St. Louis Blues (1984–1988)
Calgary Flames (1989–1991)
Toronto Maple Leafs (1993–1996)
New Jersey Devils (1997–1998)
Buffalo Sabres (2000–2001)
Montreal Canadiens (2002) 		188 182 1.03 [10]
Joe Sakic Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche (1993, 1995–2004, 2006, 2008) 188 172 1.09 [11]
11 Steve Yzerman Detroit Red Wings (1984–1985, 1987–1989, 1991–2004, 2006) 185 196 0.94 [12]
12 Nicklas Lidström Detroit Red Wings (1992–2004, 2006–2012) 183 263 0.70 [13]
13 Bryan Trottier New York Islanders (1976–1988, 1990)
Pittsburgh Penguins (1991–1992, 1994) 		182 221 0.82 [14]
14 Ray Bourque Boston Bruins (1980–1996, 1998–1999)
Colorado Avalanche (2000–2001) 		180 214 0.84 [15]
Evgeni Malkin Pittsburgh Penguins (2007–2010, 2012–2022) 180 177 1.02 [16]
16 Jean Béliveau Montreal Canadiens (1954–1969, 1971) 176 162 1.09 [17]
Sergei Fedorov Detroit Red Wings (1991–2003)
Washington Capitals (2008–2009) 		176 183 0.96 [18]
18 Denis Savard Chicago Black Hawks/Blackhawks (1981–1990, 1995–1997)
Montreal Canadiens (1991–1993) 		175 169 1.04 [19]
19 Mario Lemieux Pittsburgh Penguins (1989, 1991–1994, 1996–1997, 2001) 172 107 1.61 [20]
20 Peter Forsberg Quebec Nordqiues/Colorado Avalanche (1995–2004, 2008)
Philadelphia Flyers (2006)
Nashville Predators (2007) 		171 151 1.13 [21]
21 Nikita Kucherov Tampa Bay Lightning (2014–2016, 2018–2024) 167 147 1.14 [22]
22 Denis Potvin New York Islanders (1975–1988) 165 185 0.89 [23]
23 Mike Bossy New York Islanders (1978–1987) 160 129 1.24 [24]
Gordie Howe Detroit Red Wings (1947–1958, 1960–1961, 1963–1966, 1970)
Hartford Whalers (1980) 		160 157 1.02 [25][26]
Al MacInnis Calgary Flames (1984–1991, 1993–1994)
St. Louis Blues (1995–2003) 		160 177 0.90 [27]
Bobby Smith Minnesota North Stars (1980–1983, 1991–1992)
Montreal Canadiens (1984–1990) 		160 184 0.87 [28]
27 Claude Lemieux Montreal Canadiens (1986–1990)
New Jersey Devils (1991–1995, 2000)
Colorado Avalanche (1996–1999)
Phoenix Coyotes (2002)
Dallas Stars (2003)
San Jose Sharks (2009) 		158 234 0.68 [29]
28 Adam Oates Detroit Red Wings (1987–1989)
St. Louis Blues (1990–1991)
Boston Bruins (1992–1996)
Washington Capitals (1998, 2000–2001)
Philadelphia Flyers (2002)
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2003) 		156 163 0.96 [30]
29 Larry Murphy Los Angeles Kings (1981–1982)
Washington Capitals (1984–1988)
Minnesota North Stars (1989–1990)
Pittsburgh Penguins (1991–1995)
Toronto Maple Leafs (1996)
Detroit Red Wings (1997–2001) 		152 215 0.71 [31]
30 Stan Mikita Chicago Black Hawks (1960–1968, 1970–1978) 150 155 0.97 [32]
31 Marián Hossa Ottawa Senators (1999–2004)
Atlanta Thrashers (2007)
Pittsburgh Penguins (2008)
Detroit Red Wings (2009)
Chicago Blackhawks (2010–2017) 		149 205 0.73 [33]
32 Brian Propp Philadelphia Flyers (1980–1989)
Boston Bruins (1990)
Minnesota North Stars (1991–1992) 		148 160 0.93 [34]
33 Mark Recchi Pittsburgh Penguins (1991, 2007)
Montreal Canadiens (1996–1998)
Philadelphia Flyers (1999–2004)
Carolina Hurricanes (2006)
Boston Bruins (2009–2011) 		147 189 0.78 [35]
34 Mike Modano Minnesota North Stars/Dallas Stars (1989–1992, 1994, 1997–2001, 2003–2004, 2006–2008)
Detroit Red Wings (2011) 		146 176 0.83 [36]
35 Chris Chelios Montreal Canadiens (1984–1990)
Chicago Blackhawks (1991–1997)
Detroit Red Wings (1999–2004, 2006–2009) 		144 266 0.54 [37]
Larry Robinson Montreal Canadiens (1973–1989)
Los Angeles Kings (1990–1992) 		144 227 0.63 [38]
37 Ron Francis Hartford Whalers (1986–1990)
Pittsburgh Penguins (1991–1998)
Carolina Hurricanes (1999, 2001–2002)
Toronto Maple Leafs (2004) 		143 171 0.84 [39]
Joe Pavelski San Jose Sharks (2007–2014, 2016–2019)
Dallas Stars (2020, 2022–2024) 		143 201 0.71 [40]
39 Alexander Ovechkin Washington Capitals (2008–2013, 2015–2022, 2024) 141 151 0.93 [41]
40 Jacques Lemaire Montreal Canadiens (1968–1969, 1971–1979) 139 145 0.96 [42]
41 Patrick Kane Chicago Blackhawks (2009–2017, 2020)
New York Rangers (2023) 		138 143 0.97 [43]
Brad Marchand Boston Bruins (2011–2014, 2017–2024) 138 157 0.88 [44]
43 Phil Esposito Chicago Black Hawks (1964–1967)
Boston Bruins (1968–1975)
New York Rangers (1978–1980) 		137 130 1.05 [45]
44 Guy Lafleur Montreal Canadiens (1972–1984)
New York Rangers (1989) 		134 128 1.05 [46]
Brendan Shanahan New Jersey Devils (1988, 1990–1991, 2009)
St. Louis Blues (1992–1995)
Detroit Red Wings (1997–2004, 2006)
New York Rangers (2007–2008) 		134 184 0.73 [47]
Joe Thornton Boston Bruins (1998–1999, 2002–2004)
San Jose Sharks (2006–2014, 2016–2017, 2019)
Toronto Maple Leafs (2021)
Florida Panthers (2022) 		134 187 0.72 [48]
47 Esa Tikkanen Edmonton Oilers (1985–1992)
New York Rangers (1994, 1997)
St. Louis Blues (1995)
Vancouver Canucks (1996)
Washington Capitals (1998) 		132 186 0.71 [49]
48 Steve Larmer Chicago Black Hawks/Blackhawks (1983–1993)
New York Rangers (1994–1995) 		131 140 0.94 [50]
49 Bobby Hull Chicago Black Hawks (1959–1968, 1970–1972)
Winnipeg Jets (1973–1974, 1976–1978)
Hartford Whalers (1980) 		129 119 1.08 [51]
Henri Richard Montreal Canadiens (1956–1969, 1971–1975) 129 181 0.71 [52]

Progressive list of playoff points leaders

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Statistics accurate as of the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Active NHL player
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame
Season Year-by-year leader P Active player leader P Career record P Single-season record P
1918 Newsy Lalonde 6 Newsy Lalonde 6 Newsy Lalonde 6 Newsy Lalonde 6
1919 13 19 19 13
1920 — —
1921 Frank Nighbor 4
1922 3
1923 Louis Berlinguette
 2
1924 Howie Morenz 4
1925
3
1926 Merlyn Phillips 3
1927 Percy Galbraith
 6
1928 Frank Boucher 10 Cy Denneny 18
1929
Andy Blair
Butch Keeling 		3
1930
6
13
1931 Cooney Weiland 9 Cooney Weiland 17
1932 Frank Boucher 9 Frank Boucher 24 Frank Boucher 24
1933 Cecil Dillon 10 28 28
1934 Larry Aurie 10
1935
Baldy Northcott
Cy Wentworth 		5 31 31
1936 Buzz Boll 10
1937 Marty Barry 11 36 36
1938
Johnny Gottselig 		8
1939 Bill Cowley 14 Bill Cowley 14
1940
Phil Watson 		9
1941 Milt Schmidt 11
1942 Don Grosso 14 Syl Apps 39 Syl Apps 39
Don Grosso 		14
1943 Carl Liscombe 14 Gordie Drillon 41 Gordie Drillon 41
Don Grosso
Carl Liscombe 		14
1944 Toe Blake 18 Syd Howe 44 Syd Howe 44 Toe Blake 18
1945 Joe Carveth 11
1946 Elmer Lach 17 Toe Blake 53 Toe Blake 53
1947 Maurice Richard 11 62 62
1948 Ted Kennedy 14
1949 Gordie Howe 11 Maurice Richard 50
1950 Pentti Lund 11 52
1951
13 65 Maurice Richard 65
1952 Floyd Curry
Metro Prystai 		7 71 71
1953 Ed Sandford 11 79 79
1954 Dickie Moore 13 82 82
1955 Gordie Howe 20 Gordie Howe 20
1956 Jean Béliveau 19 96 96
1957 Bernie Geoffrion 18 107 107
1958 Fleming Mackell 19 122 122
1959 Dickie Moore 17
1960
12 126 126
1961
15 Bernie Geoffrion 111
1962 Stan Mikita 21 112 Stan Mikita 21
1963
16 Gordie Howe 121
1964 Gordie Howe 19 140 Gordie Howe 140
1965 Bobby Hull 17 146 146
1966 Norm Ullman 15 156 156
1967 Jim Pappin 15
1968 Bill Goldsworthy 15
1969 Phil Esposito 18
1970 27 158 158 Phil Esposito 27
1971 Frank Mahovlich 27 Jean Béliveau 176 Jean Béliveau 176
27
1972
24 Bobby Hull 129
1973 Yvan Cournoyer 25 Stan Mikita 128
1974 Rick MacLeish 22 139
1975 20 146
1976 Reggie Leach 24
1977 Guy Lafleur 26 147
1978
21 150
1979
23
1980 Brian Trottier 29 Gordie Howe 160 Brian Trottier 29
1981 Mike Bossy 35 Phil Esposito 137 Mike Bossy 35
1982 Brian Trottier 29 Guy Lafleur 128
1983 Wayne Gretzky 38 Denis Potvin 143 Wayne Gretzky 38
1984 35 149
1985 47 Wayne Gretzky 156 47
1986
21 175
1987 Wayne Gretzky 34 209 Wayne Gretzky 209
1988 43 252 252
1989 Al MacInnis 31 274 274
1990
Craig Simpson 		31 284 284
1991 Mario Lemieux 44 299 299
1992 34 306 306
1993 Wayne Gretzky 40 346 346
1994 Brian Leetch 34
1995 Sergei Fedorov 24
1996 Joe Sakic 34 362 362
1997 Eric Lindros 26 382 382
1998 Steve Yzerman 24
1999 Peter Forsberg 24
2000 Brett Hull 24 Mark Messier 295
2001 Joe Sakic 26
2002 Peter Forsberg 27
2003 Jamie Langenbrunner
 18
2004 Brad Richards 26
2005 —
2006 Eric Staal 28 Brett Hull 190
2007
Dany Heatley
Jason Spezza 		22 Joe Sakic 178
2008
Henrik Zetterberg 		27 188
2009 Evgeni Malkin 36
2010 Daniel Brière 30 Nicklas Lidström 175
2011 David Krejčí 23 183
2012 Dustin Brown
 20 Jaromír Jágr 189
2013 David Krejčí 26 199
2014 Evgeni Malkin 26
2015
23
2016 Logan Couture 30 201
2017 Evgeni Malkin 28
2018 Evgeny Kuznetsov 32
2019
23 Sidney Crosby 186
2020 Nikita Kucherov 34 189
2021 32 191
2022 Connor McDavid 33 201
2023 Jack Eichel 26
2024 Connor McDavid 42

Notes

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  1. ^ Only includes teams played for in the playoffs
  2. ^ Arithmetic mean rounded to two decimal places

References

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General
  • National Hockey League official website enumeration of NHL career playoff leaders in points.
  • "NHL Progressive Playoff Leaders and Records for Points". Hockey Reference. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
Footnotes
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  5. ^ "Glenn Anderson". BC Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
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  7. ^ "Jaromir Jagr Stats And News". National Hockey League. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
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  31. ^ "Larry Murphy Stats And News". National Hockey League. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
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  33. ^ Kulfan, Ted (June 23, 2020). "Michigan's Red Berenson, short-lived Red Wing Marian Hossa could gain Hall of Fame entry". The Detroit News. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  34. ^ "Brian Propp Stats And News". National Hockey League. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  35. ^ "Mark Recchi Stats And News". National Hockey League. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  36. ^ "Mike Modano Stats And News". National Hockey League. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  37. ^ "Chris Chelios Stats And News". National Hockey League. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  38. ^ Drager, Derek C. (October 17, 2010). "Larry Robinson". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  39. ^ "Ron Francis Stats And News". National Hockey League. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  40. ^ "Joe Pavelski Stats And News". National Hockey League. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  41. ^ "Alex Ovechkin Stats And News". National Hockey League. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  42. ^ "Lemaire, four others named to hockey Hall". The Gazette. Toronto. September 11, 1984. p. C2.
  43. ^ "Patrick Kane Stats And News". National Hockey League. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  44. ^ "Brad Marchand Stats And News". National Hockey League. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  45. ^ "Phil Esposito Stats And News". National Hockey League. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  46. ^ "Guy Lafleur Stats And News". National Hockey League. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  47. ^ "Brendan Shanahan Stats And News". National Hockey League. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  48. ^ "Joe Thornton Stats And News". National Hockey League. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  49. ^ "Esa Tikkanen Stats And News". National Hockey League. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  50. ^ Wharnsby, Tim (January 13, 2017). "Steve Larmer: I have no regrets". National Hockey League Players' Association. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  51. ^ "Bobby Hull Stats And News". National Hockey League. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  52. ^ Elliott, Helene (March 6, 2020). "Henri Richard, who won a record 11 Stanley Cups with the Canadiens, dies at 84". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
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