Greatest Goal Scorers in NHL History

They put the puck in the net better than anyone.

Greatest Goal Scorers in NHL History

Alex Ovechkin has mastered the goal celebration by scoring lots of goals.

Too many compilations of the greatest goal scorers in NHL history are little more than tedious duplications of the all-time list. Well, you won’t get that here, puckheads. Nope. Unh-uh. We want quantity and quality on our list.

We want big shooters who light it up in the regular season. We want snipers who come up big in the postseason. And we want guys who beat goalies like rented mules over and over again.

We're also big on fairness. Because all generations aren’t one and the same, we’ve relied on adjusted goals totals (per Hockey Reference) to level the ice surface. That weeds out some of those who padded their stats in the live puck era (roughly 1980 to 1993). It also rewards a few others who excelled in times when defense wasn’t optional.

So don't expect to see all the usual suspects here. There might be a few names you haven’t seen in a while. Let’s fire away.

30. Frank Mahovlich

Career: 1956-74 (18 seasons)

Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens

Games: 1,181

Goals: 533

Goals per game: .451

Frank Mahovlich Stats

Even strength: 400

Power play: 122

Shorthanded: 11

Game-winning: 82

Shots on goal: 3,366*

Shooting percentage: 14.6*

*Asterisk denotes statistics are incomplete.

Bottom Line: Frank Mahovlich

"The Big M" was listed at 6-foot-1, but he played a lot bigger. His powerful stride, long reach and heavy shot made for colossal mismatches, as evidenced by the fact that 75 percent of his goals came at equal strength.

Problem was, he made the game look a bit too easy for his own good at times. Prickly Maple Leafs fans even booed him at a Stanley Cup victory parade. Two nervous breakdowns later, he was dealt to the Red Wings, with whom he put up his best numbers.

And Maple Leafs fans have had plenty to boo ever since.

29. Steve Shutt

Career: 1972-85 (13 seasons)

Teams: Montreal Canadiens, Los Angeles Kings

Games: 930

Goals: 424

Goals per game: .455

Steve Shutt Stats

Even strength: 329

Power play: 95

Shorthanded: 0

Game-winning: 50

Shots on goal: 2,403

Shooting percentage: 17.6

Bottom Line: Steve Shutt

Aha! Forgot about him, didn’t you? Well, we almost did, too.

Then the numbers reminded us just how important "Shutty" was to the Canadiens' dynasty of the seventies, one of our favorite eras.

The guy scored at least 30 goals in nine consecutive seasons and was even more dominant in the postseason, where he ranks 16th in playoff goals per game in league history.

28. Mike Gartner

Career: 1979-98 (19 seasons)

Teams: Washington Capitals, Minnesota North Stars, New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Phoenix Coyotes

Games: 1,432

Goals: 708

Goals per game: .494

Mike Gartner Stats

Even strength: 467

Power play: 217

Shorthanded: 24

Game-winning: 90

Shots on goal: 5,090

Shooting percentage: 13.9

Bottom Line: Mike Gartner

We know the Hall of Fame argument here. The guy played in the live puck era. Didn’t win any major awards. Didn’t make his mark in the postseason.

But this list is about goal scorers, and it wouldn’t be complete without a member of the exclusive 700 goal club.

His 609 adjusted goals (19th overall) are still good enough to make the cut despite modest contributions in the playoffs.

27. Teemu Selanne

Teemu Selänne — Teemu Selanne took 4,540 career shots.

Career: 1992-2014 (21 seasons)

Teams: Winnipeg Jets, Anaheim Ducks, Colorado Avalanche, San Jose Sharks

Games: 1,451

Goals: 684

Goals per game: .471

Teemu Selanne Stats

Even strength: 422

Power play: 255

Shorthanded: 7

Game-winning: 110

Shots on goal: 4,540

Shooting percentage: 15.1

Bottom Line: Teemu Selanne

Will we ever see a rookie score 76 goals like "The Finnish Flash" did in the 1992-93 season again? Unless the 4 by 6 becomes 5 by 7 1/2, that record is probably safe for a while.

This guy didn’t cheat at the defensive end, either. He led the league in even-strength goals on two occasions and was a plus-95 overall.

A better postseason resume would have moved him up in the order.

26. Jarome Iginla

Career: 1996-2017 (20 seasons)

Teams: Calgary Flames, Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche, Los Angeles Kings

Games: 1,554

Goals: 625

Goals per game: .402

Jarome Iginla Stats

Even strength: 415

Power play: 197

Shorthanded: 13

Game-winning: 101

Shots on goal: 4,759

Shooting percentage: 13.1

Bottom Line: Jarome Iginla

"Iggy" scored 30 or more goals in 11 consecutive seasons. Even more impressive, they came in a goalie-friendly era. His 706 adjusted goals rank No. 7 on the all-time list.

Unfortunately, he had limited chances in the playoffs, where he ranks 119th in career goals through no fault of his own.

Welp, those are the breaks.

25. Evgeni Malkin

Career: 2006-present (14 seasons)

Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins

Games: 907

Goals: 416

Goals per game: .459

Evgeni Malkin Stats

Even strength: 263

Power play: 149

Shorthanded: 4

Game-winning: 73

Shots on goal: 3,045

Shooting percentage: 13.7

Bottom Line: Evgeni Malkin

Just when we were about to write him off, "Geno The Machino" looks like his old self again.

He’s another guy whose career goal total is significantly better than it looks in the mainstream record book.

The 2009 Conn Smythe Trophy winner ranks 56th in adjusted goals, and at 34, he has a legit chance to finish among the top 15 of all time.

24. Michel Goulet

Career: 1979-94 (15 seasons)

Teams: Quebec Nordiques, Chicago Blackhawks

Games: 1,089

Goals: 548

Goals per game: .503

Michel Goulet Stats

Even strength: 353

Power play: 179

Shorthanded: 16

Game-winning: 63

Shots on goal: 3,145

Shooting percentage: 17.4

Bottom Line: Michel Goulet

Only if you’re acquainted with crazed French Canadien fans and their equally maniacal expectations can this Quebec native be appreciated fully.

In the mid-1980s, "Goo" put up four 50-plus-goal seasons in a row. He’s also one of only 17 players to average at least a half a goal per game in the modern era.

23. Steve Yzerman

Career: 1983-2006 (22 seasons)

Teams: Detroit Red Wings

Games: 1,514

Goals: 692

Goals per game: .457

Steve Yzerman Stats

Even strength: 440

Power play: 202

Shorthanded: 50

Game-winning: 94

Shots on goal: 4,602

Shooting percentage: 15.0

Bottom Line: Steve Yzerman

Steve Yzerman had a tale of two careers. In his 20s, Stevie Y averaged 40.1 goals per season in the live puck era. Included were five seasons of 50 or more.

In his 30s, by which time age and knee/eye issues had begun to take their toll, he averaged 21.1 goals per game in the post-live puck era.

No matter how you slice 'em, only Gordie Howe scored more goals in a Winged Wheels sweater.

22. Mark Messier

Career: 1979-2004 (25 seasons)

Teams: Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks

Games: 1,756

Goals: 694

Goals per game: .395

Mark Messier Stats

Even strength: 452

Power play: 179

Shorthanded: 63

Game-winning: 92

Shots on goal: 4,221

Shooting percentage: 16.4

Bottom Line: Mark Messier

"Moose" ranks a good-but-not-great 107th in goals per game in the regular season. But as we know, this butt-kicker was more about the playoffs.

There, he ranks behind only longtime homie Wayne Gretzky in total goals (109) and 27th in goals per game (.462).

Mess fun fact: He had one more game-winner than The Great Gretzky in the regular season despite 200 fewer goals.

21. Joe Mullen

Career: 1981-97 (16 seasons)

Teams: St. Louis Blues, Calgary Flames, Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins

Games: 1,062

Goals: 502

Goals per game: .473

Joe Mullen Stats

Even strength: 341

Power play: 150

Shorthanded: 11

Game-winning: 73

Shots on goal: 2,787

Shooting percentage: 18.0

Bottom Line: Joe Mullen

Physically, it was difficult to tell this 5-foot-9, 180-pounder apart from Joe the Domino’s driver. But his hockey instincts and quick release were off the charts.

How else could he rank among the top 50 in goals scored and goals per game in the regular season and postseason?

The guy is underrated even if he did play in the live puck era.

20. Jaromir Jagr

Career: 1990-2008, 2011-18 (24 seasons)

Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers, Washington Capitals, Philadelphia Flyers, Dallas Stars, Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils, Florida Panthers, Calgary Flames

Games: 1,733

Goals: 766

Goals per game: .442

Jaromir Jagr Stats

Even strength: 538

Power play: 217

Shorthanded: 11

Game-winning: 135

Shots on goal: 5,637

Shooting percentage: 13.6

Bottom Line: Jaromir Jagr

If Jags had retired after 17 brilliant seasons, he would rank among the top 18 in career goals (646) and goals per game (.507).

He played six-plus more seasons, lit the lamp 120 more times, moved into third place on the all-time goals list but fell to 60th in goals per game. Rather than penalize the ageless wonder for ridiculous longevity — we split the difference.

Mario Jr. fun fact: The all-time leader in game-winners has 24 more than Gordie Howe, who’s next in line.

19. Luc Robitaille

Career: 1986-2006 (19 seasons)

Teams: Los Angeles Kings, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings

Games: 1,431

Goals: 668

Goals per game: .467

Luc Robitaille Stats

Even strength: 418

Power play: 247

Shorthanded: 3

Game-winning: 89

Shots on goal: 3,961

Shooting percentage: 16.9

Bottom Line: Luc Robitaille

He wasn’t a great skater. Didn’t have a laser shot. Didn’t possess a Greek God body. So how in the h-e-double-hockey-sticks does the 171st pick of the 1984 draft have the second-most goals among left wingers in league history?

It wasn’t because he was Lucky Luc, as his nickname suggested. (He got that from the French "Lucky Luke" television cartoons as a kid.) It was because of crazy-good instincts, especially on the power play, where he picked up more loose change than a Venice Beach bum.

It also didn’t hurt that he played with Wayne Gretzky on the same line. OK, maybe he was lucky.

18. Joe Nieuwendyk

Career: 1986-2007 (20 seasons)

Teams: Calgary Flames, Dallas Stars, New Jersey Devils, Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers

Games: 1,257

Goals: 564

Goals per game: .449

Joe Nieuwendyk Stats

Even strength: 337

Power play: 215

Shorthanded: 12

Game-winning: 93

Shots on goal: 3,242

Shooting percentage: 17.4

Bottom Line: Joe Nieuwendyk

Some would argue that "Joe Who?" is too high on the list. We say do your homework, pal.

The one-time Conn Smythe Trophy-winner checks in at No. 24 in the regular season and No. 21 in the postseason on the all-time goals lists — and he played the vast majority of his career in the post-live puck era.

He thrived on above-average size, remarkable hand-eye coordination and a sneaky-good, highly efficient shot. That was especially true on the power play, which accounted for 38 percent of his goals.

17. Cam Neely

Career: 1983-96 (13 seasons)

Teams: Vancouver Canucks, Boston Bruins

Games: 726

Goals: 395

Goals per game: .544

Cam Neely Stats

Even strength: 252

Power play: 142

Shorthanded: 1

Game-winning: 61

Shots on goal: 2,150

Shooting percentage: 18.4

Bottom Line: Cam Neely

This 218-pound load scored the fewest goals of any player on the list. Yet the guy was such a force it wouldn’t be fair to penalize him because knee problems shortened his career.

The power forward is among the top 20 in career goals per game in the regular season (14th) and postseason (fifth), one of only 10 players on the list.

At his peak, Cam Neely averaged 44-plus goals over five seasons.

16. Guy Lafleur

Career: 1971-85, 1989-91 (17 seasons)

Teams: Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, Quebec Nordiques

Games: 1,126

Goals: 560

Goals per game: .497

Guy Lafleur Stats

Even strength: 403

Power play: 154

Shorthanded: 3

Game-winning: 98

Shots on goal: 3,516

Shooting percentage: 15.9

Bottom Line: Guy Lafleur

In order, "The Flower" scored 53, 53, 56, 60, 52 and 50 goals in the 1974-75 to 1979-80 seasons, one of the most dominant runs in league history.

Give a big assist to the Los Angeles Kings, without whom this would not have been possible. They were the cement heads who traded his draft rights to the Habs in return for over-the-hill Ralph Backstrom, one of the most godawful trades ever.

15. Pavel Bure

Career: 1991-2003 (12 seasons)

Teams: Vancouver Canucks, Florida Panthers, New York Rangers

Games: 702

Goals: 437

Goals per game: .623

Pavel Bure Stats

Even strength: 282

Power play: 121

Shorthanded: 34

Game-winning: 59

Shots on goal: 3,130

Shooting percentage: .140

Bottom Line: Pavel Bure

We still remember the buzz that the rookie of the year created in the 1991-92 season. By the time the "Russian Rocket" was 23 years old, he already had back-to-back 60-goal seasons on his resume.

If knee problems hadn’t cut short his career, we would be talking about 600-plus goals here. Easy.

As it stands, only Mike Bossy and Mario Lemieux averaged more goals per game in the modern era. Let that sink in for a while.

14. Sidney Crosby

Career: 2005-present (15 seasons)

Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins

Games: 984

Goals: 462

Goals per game: .470

Sidney Crosby Stats

Even strength: 319

Power play: 140

Shorthanded: 3

Game-winning: 64

Shots on goal: 3,172

Shooting percentage: 14.6

Bottom Line: Sidney Crosby

The best 200-foot player in the game reminds us of an artist in pursuit of the next Sistine Chapel.

Sid the Elder is such a perfectionist and team guy and so good with the puck, it’s like he wants to pass it into the net now. His shots per game have decreased in each of the last four seasons since 2017.

Seriously, we bet he passed up close to 100 goals over the years. Consider that plus the equivalent of two prime seasons that he sat out because of head trauma, and a legit 600-plus would be a helluva career accomplishment.

13. Jean Beliveau

Career: 1950-71 (20 seasons)

Teams: Montreal Canadiens

Games: 1,125

Goals: 507

Goals per game: .451

Jean Beliveau Stats

Even strength: 334

Power play: 173

Shorthanded: 0

Game-winning: 83

Shots on goal: 2,627*

Shooting percentage: 11.4*

Bottom Line: Jean Beliveau

It’s kinda sad that his name doesn’t always show up on these lists. How soon we forget that, if not for him, the 1950s Canadiens wouldn’t be widely known as the greatest dynasty in pucks history.

"Le Gros Bill" reached the 30-goal mark eight times — the last at 37 years of age — but it was in the playoffs that he was la monnaie.

He’s 10th in goals and 22nd in goals per game in postseason history.

12. Gordie Howe

Career: 1946-71, 1979-80 (26 seasons)

Teams: Detroit Red Wings, Hartford Whalers

Games: 1,767

Goals: 801

Goals per game: .453

Gordie Howe Stats

Even strength: 566

Power play: 211

Shorthanded: 24

Game-winning: 121

Shots on goal: 3,803

Shooting percentage: 10.1

Bottom Line: Gordie Howe

Who’s the real all-time goals leader? Could be none other than "Mr. Hockey," whose 925 adjusted goals are 167 more than Wayne Gretzky, the leader based on raw data.

We tend to forget that, in Gordie Howe's athletic prime, this guy bagged 43, 47 and 49 goals in his ages 22-to-24 seasons. In the era of 70-game schedules, mind you.

Remarkably, he scored 44 goals at age 40 a full 16 years later. Oh, and he was the postseason goals leader three times.

11. Joe Sakic

Career: 1988-2009 (20 seasons)

Teams: Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche

Games: 1,378

Goals: 625

Goals per game: .454

Joe Sakic Stats

Even strength: 388

Power play: 205

Shorthanded: 32

Game-winning: 86

Shots on goal: 4,621

Shooting percentage: 13.5

Bottom Line: Joe Sakic

As consistent as "Super Joe" was in the regular season, he earned his nickname in the playoffs. There, he averaged .488 goals per game, which ranks 21st on the all-time list.

The 1996 Smythe Trophy-winner was the top goal scorer in the postseason on two occasions, and his team hoisted the Stanley Cup both times.

10. Dino Ciccarelli

Career: 1980-99 (19 seasons)

Teams: Minnesota North Stars, Washington Capitals, Detroit Red Wings, Tampa Bay Lightning, Florida Panthers

Games: 1,232

Goals: 608

Goals per game: .494

Dino Ciccarelli Stats

Even strength: 375

Power play: 232

Shorthanded: 1

Game-winning: 73

Shots on goal: 3,706

Shooting percentage: 16.4

Bottom Line: Dino Ciccarelli

Remember when Blackhawks fans screamed "Di-no sucks!" while they hung stuffed dinosaurs from the Chicago Stadium rafters? Then, he would draw a penalty or score a goal to really piss 'em off? Yeah, we miss those nights, too.

His villain status overshadowed an ability to score in bunches and score in the clutch. He ranks 13th in goals and goals per game where it counted most — in the playoffs.

All together, girls and boys — Di-no rocks!

9. Jari Kurri

Career: 1980-98 (17 seasons)

Teams: Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Colorado Avalanche

Games: 1,251

Goals: 601

Goals per game: .480

Jari Kurri Stats

Even strength: 407

Power play: 155

Shorthanded: 39

Game-winning: 72

Shots on goal: 3,149

Shooting percentage: 19.1

Bottom Line: Jari Kurri

Virtually Jari Kurri's entire career was in the live puck era.

He spent 10 seasons with the run-and-gun Oilers, quite possibly the most talented offensive team ever. And he played alongside Wayne Gretzky for much of it. We call that the "Jari Kurri Hat Trick."

His 1984-86 seasons remain on the short list of best back-to-back ever — 139 goals, 22 game-winners, .276 shooting percentage.

8. Phil Esposito

Career: 1963-81 (18 seasons)

Teams: Chicago Blackhawks, Boston Bruins, New York Rangers

Games: 1,282

Goals: 717

Goals per game: .559

Phil Esposito Stats

Even strength: 448

Power play: 246

Shorthanded: 23

Game-winning: 118

Shots on goal: 5,166

Shooting percentage: 13.9

Bottom Line: Phil Esposito

For six seasons (1969-75), this slot machine dominated the goals race while everyone else played for second place.

His 1970-71 season (76 goals, 76 assists) remains as surreal now as it was then. Dude, the guy just didn’t break the record (58) for most goals in one season. He obliterated it.

Like the bumper sticker said, "Jesus saves, but Espo scores on the rebound."

7. Mike Bossy

Career: 1977-87 (10 seasons)

Teams: New York Islanders

Games: 752

Goals: 573

Goals per game: .762

Mike Bossy Stats

Even strength: 385

Power play: 180

Shorthanded: 8

Game-winning: 80

Shots on goal: 2,709

Shooting percentage: 21.2

Bottom Line: Mike Bossy

Based on the hard, cold numbers, "Boss" rates as the greatest goal scorer of all time. Nobody averaged more goals per game in league history. Yet the live puck era had something to do with it.

His 461 adjusted goals are 112 less than the given total, which moves him down a few pegs on the list. That said, the guy was as pure a goal scorer as the league has seen at any time.

His quick release and accurate shot were just plain sick, pure and simple.

6. Bobby Hull

Career: 1957-72, 1979-80 (16 seasons)

Teams: Chicago Blackhawks, Winnipeg Jets, Hartford Whalers

Games: 1,063

Goals: 610

Goals per game: .574

Bobby Hull Stats

Even strength: 437

Power play: 154

Shorthanded: 19

Game-winning: 98

Shots on goal: 4,577*

Shooting percentage: 12.7*

Bottom Line: Bobby Hull

"The Golden Jet" was the first player to score more than 50 goals in one season. He reached that magic number five times, three of them in the pre-expansion era. Yet it was how the guy did it that made him even more special.

When he wound up in his own zone before a rush up ice, the anticipation was beyond palpable. So cannon-like was his shot, the puck would hit the back of the net before the goaltender could flinch.

It was criminal that the cheapskates upstairs allowed an all-time talent and fan favorite to leave town.

5. Alex Ovechkin

Career: 2005-20 (15 seasons)

Teams: Washington Capitals

Games: 1,152

Goals: 706

Goals per game: .613

Alex Ovechkin Stats

Even strength: 442

Power play: 260

Shorthanded: 4

Game-winning: 110

Shots on goal: 5,545

Shooting percentage: 12.7

Bottom Line: Alex Ovechkin

The only criticism of "The Great Eight" has been an inability/unwillingness to make his teammates better. Yet we’ve grown to appreciate his durability and obsession to score goals.

That’s why the 34-year-old is a good bet to surpass Wayne Gretzky as the No. 1 goal scorer in league history at some point. After the 2019-20 season, he needs 188 goals to get there.

Even if Ovie has to play on one leg until his mid-40s, he won’t quit until he gets them.

4. Brett Hull

Career: 1986-2006 (19 seasons)

Teams: St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Phoenix Coyotes

Games: 1,269

Goals: 741

Goals per game: .584

Brett Hull Stats

Even strength: 456

Power play: 265

Shorthanded: 20

Game-winning: 110

Shots on goal: 4,876

Shooting percentage: 15.2

Bottom Line: Brett Hull

Brett Hull's three peak seasons (1989-92) were the stuff of Babe Ruth, so much did they dwarf the competition.

The king of the one-timer scored 228 goals on 1,182 shots in that span. By comparison, The Bambino had 161 home runs and 418 RBI in the 1926-1928 campaigns.

Golden Brett fun fact: Only he, Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux rank among the top 15 in goals scored and goals per game in the regular season and playoffs.

3. Maurice Richard

Career: 1942-60 (18 seasons)

Teams: Montreal Canadiens

Games: 978

Goals: 544

Goals per game: .556

Maurice Richard Stats

Even strength: 397

Power play: 143

Shorthanded: 4

Game-winning: 84

Shots on goal: 166*

Shooting percentage: 11.4*

Bottom Line: Maurice Richard

Never mind the raw numbers. They came in a six-team league with no more than a 70-game schedule. Take that into account, and the "Rocket" zooms from 32nd to 10th on the all-time goals list. Yeah, that’s more like it.

In the 1944-45 season, he became the first player to score 50 goals in 50 games, which had been a pipe dream at the time. He led the league in goals five times in the regular season, five more in the postseason.

Did we mention his six overtime winners? He didn’t just score goals. He could will them.

2. Wayne Gretzky

Career: 1979-99 (20 seasons)

Teams: Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues, New York Rangers

Games: 1,487

Goals: 894

Goals per game: .601

Wayne Gretzky Stats

Even strength: 617

Power play: 204

Shorthanded: 73

Game-winning: 91

Shots: 5,088

Shooting percentage: 17.6

Bottom Line: Wayne Gretzky

The Great Gretzky really was great. But enough about Janet Jones. Fact is, her hubby was luckier than a five-leaf clover. Lucky to be in the live puck era, lucky to be with a loaded team, lucky to be in a first-to-score-five-wins system, lucky to be in a league that protected him.

Look, this isn’t meant to diminish his positive influence and otherworldly skill level. It’s just that, through no fault of his own, those cartoonish numbers aren’t quite what they appear to be.

For the record, he’s No. 4 in adjusted goals.

1. Mario Lemieux

Career: 1984-1997, 2000-06 (17 seasons)

Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins

Games: 915

Goals: 690

Goals per game: .754

Mario Lemieux Stats

Even strength: 405

Power play: 236

Shorthanded: 49

Game-winning: 74

Shots: 3,633

Shooting percentage: 19.0

Bottom Line: Mario Lemieux

The Cliff’s Notes version of why No. 66 is No. 1:

1. Despite myriad health problems, Hodgkin's lymphoma among them, Super Mario ranks first in goals per game in the playoffs and second in the regular season, the best evidence of his utter dominance. Let’s also not forget that the guy was clutched and grabbed more than any player we can remember. Seriously, not even Bodacious the rodeo bull was treated this badly.

2. Other than Bobby Orr perhaps, the 6-foot-4, 230-pound centerman was the most physically gifted hockey player ever. Orr was four inches shorter and 30-something pounds lighter and a defenseman.

3. Le Magnifique could score any which way — equal strength, power play, shorthanded, penalty shot, empty net. Would you believe all in the same game?! (See Dec. 31, 1988.)

4. It was said that a dead person could score 20 goals on his line. Well, Robbie Brown was alive in the 1988-89 season, and Super Mario scored 85 goals with him.

Any questions?