SPORTS

National Hockey League (NHL) *Player Records*
Most Play-Off Appearances
This list features the players with the most playoff appearances in National Hockey League (NHL) history.
RANK | PLAYERS | MATCHES | TEAM(s) | YEARS |
1 | Chris Chelios | 266 | Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings | 1983–2010 |
2 | Nicklas Lidström | 263 | Detroit Red Wings | 1991–2012 |
3 | Corey Perry | 237 | Anaheim Ducks, Dallas Stars, Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning, Edmonton Oilers | 2005–2025 |
4 | Mark Messier | 235 | Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers | 1979–2004 |
5 | Claude Lemieux | 234 | Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Colorado Avalanche, Phoenix Coyotes, Dallas Stars, San Jose Sharks | 1983–2009 |
6 | Scott Stevens | 233 | Washington Capitals, St. Louis Blues, New Jersey Devils | 1982–2004 |
7 | Guy Carbonneau | 231 | Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars | 1980–2000 |
8 | Larry Robinson | 227 | Montreal Canadiens, Los Angeles Kings | 1972–1992 |
9 | Glenn Anderson | 224 | Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, St. Louis Blues | 1980–1997 |
10 | Kris Draper | 222 | Winnipeg Jets, Detroit Red Wings | 1990–2011 |
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