Wayne Gretzky is the undisputed leader in NHL history for career points, holding numerous records. Points are awarded to players for scoring goals or assisting teammates who score. Gretzky accumulated an astounding 2,857 points over his 20 seasons, combining 894 goals and 1,963 assists. This total is almost 1,000 points higher than any other player in the league`s history.
Below is a list of the NHL players with the most career points:
- Wayne Gretzky, 2,857 (894 goals + 1,963 assists)
- Jaromir Jagr, 1,921 (766 goals + 1,155 assists)
- Mark Messier, 1,887 (694 goals + 1,193 assists)
- Gordie Howe, 1,850 (801 goals + 1,049 assists)
- Ron Francis, 1,798 (549 goals + 1,249 assists)
- Marcel Dionne, 1,771 (731 goals + 1,040 assists)
- Steve Yzerman, 1,755 (692 goals + 1,063 assists)
- Mario Lemieux, 1,723 (690 goals + 1,033 assists)
- Sidney Crosby, 1,682 (622 goals + 1,060 assists)
- Joe Sakic, 1,641 (625 goals + 1,016 assists)
- Alex Ovechkin, 1,619 (895 goals + 724 assists)
- Phil Esposito, 1,590 (717 goals + 873 assists)
- Ray Bourque, 1,579 (410 goals + 1,169 assists)
- Joe Thornton, 1,539 (430 goals + 1,109 assists)
- Mark Recchi, 1,533 (577 goals + 956 assists)
