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SPORTS

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National Hockey League (NHL) *Player Records*

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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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References

NHL Records (2025) Playoff skater records: most games played, career. Available at: https://records.nhl.com/records/playoff-skater-records/years-and-games/most-games-played-playoff (Accessed: 1 December 2025).
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