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National Hockey League (NHL) *Player Records*
Most Goals Scored in the Regular Season
This list features the players with the most regular season goals scored in National Hockey League (NHL) history.
RANK | PLAYERS | MATCHES | GOALS SCORED | TEAM(s) | YEARS |
1 | Alex Ovechkin | 1,538 | 917 | Washington Capitals | 2005–present |
2 | Wayne Gretzky | 1,487 | 894 | Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues, New York Rangers | 1979–1999 |
3 | Gordie Howe | 1,767 | 801 | Detroit Red Wings, Hartford Whalers | 1946–1980 |
4 | Jaromír Jágr | 1,733 | 766 | Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Dallas Stars, Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils, Florida Panthers, Calgary Flames | 1990–2018 |
5 | Brett Hull | 1,269 | 741 | Calgary Flames, St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Phoenix Coyotes | 1986–2006 |
6 | Marcel Dionne | 1,348 | 731 | Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers | 1971–1989 |
7 | Phil Esposito | 1,282 | 717 | Chicago Blackhawks, Boston Bruins, New York Rangers | 1963–1981 |
8 | Mike Gartner | 1,432 | 708 | Washington Capitals, Minnesota North Stars, New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Phoenix Coyotes | 1979–1998 |
9 | Mark Messier | 1,756 | 694 | Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks | 1979–2004 |
10 | Steve Yzerman | 1,514 | 692 | Detroit Red Wings | 1983–2006 |
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