NHL Records Trivia (Single-Season + Career Records)
NHL records range from untouchable (Gretzky's point totals) to recently broken (Ovechkin's goals). Some records stood for decades before falling, while others seem destined to last forever. Understanding record books means knowing which achievements defined eras and which players pushed statistical boundaries beyond what seemed possible. This trivia covers career milestones, single-season explosions, and the records that might never be broken.
Wayne Gretzky's Dominance
Q: Who holds the NHL record for most career regular-season goals?
A: Wayne Gretzky with 894 goals (though Alex Ovechkin has since passed him).
Q: Who holds the NHL record for most career regular-season points?
A: Wayne Gretzky with 2,857 points.
Q: Who holds the record for most goals in a single NHL season?
A: Wayne Gretzky with 92 goals in 1981-82.
Q: Who holds the record for most points in a single NHL season?
A: Wayne Gretzky with 215 points in 1985-86.
Q: Who holds the record for most assists in a single NHL season?
A: Wayne Gretzky with 163 assists in 1985-86.
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Q: Which player recorded 50 goals in 39 games, often cited as "50 in 39"?
A: Wayne Gretzky in 1981-82.
Q: Who holds the record for most career playoff points?
A: Wayne Gretzky with 382 playoff points.
Q: Who holds the record for most career playoff goals?
A: Wayne Gretzky with 122 playoff goals.
Q: Which player is known for the most career hat tricks in NHL history?
A: Wayne Gretzky with 50 career hat tricks.
Q: Which player has the highest career points-per-game average (minimum 500 games)?
A: Wayne Gretzky with 1.921 points per game.
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Goaltending Records
Q: Which goaltender holds the record for most career regular-season wins?
A: Martin Brodeur with 691 wins.
Q: Which goaltender holds the record for most career shutouts?
A: Martin Brodeur with 125 shutouts.
Q: Which goaltender set the single-season record for wins?
A: Martin Brodeur with 48 wins in 2006-07.
Q: Which goaltender has the most career playoff wins?
A: Patrick Roy with 151 playoff wins.
Q: Which goaltender has the most career playoff shutouts?
A: Martin Brodeur with 24 playoff shutouts (tied with Patrick Roy).
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Longevity & Endurance
Q: Which player holds the record for most career games played?
A: Patrick Marleau with 1,779 games.
Q: Which player holds the record for most consecutive games played?
A: Doug Jarvis with 964 consecutive games.
Q: Which player holds the record for most penalty minutes in NHL history?
A: Tiger Williams with 3,966 penalty minutes.
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Modern Milestones
Q: Which player holds the record for most power-play goals in NHL history?
A: Alex Ovechkin with over 300 power-play goals.
Q: Which player holds the record for most shorthanded goals in NHL history?
A: Wayne Gretzky with 73 shorthanded goals.
Q: Which player holds the record for most game-winning goals in NHL history?
A: Alex Ovechkin (recently surpassed Jaromír Jágr).
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Defensive Records
Q: Which defenseman holds the single-season record for points by a defenseman?
A: Bobby Orr with 139 points in 1970-71.
Q: Which defenseman holds the single-season record for goals by a defenseman?
A: Paul Coffey with 48 goals in 1985-86.
Team Records
Q: Which franchise has the most Stanley Cup championships?
A: Montreal Canadiens with 24 Stanley Cups.
Q: Which team holds the record for most wins in a single regular season?
A: Boston Bruins with 65 wins in 2022-23.
Q: Which team holds the record for longest winning streak in NHL history?
A: Pittsburgh Penguins with 17 consecutive wins in 1992-93.
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Obscure Speed Records
Q: Which player scored the fastest three goals in a game (a hat trick in 21 seconds)?
A: Bill Mosienko for the Chicago Blackhawks in 1952.
Why Records Matter
Records provide objective measurements of greatness. While debates about "best ever" never end, record books offer concrete proof of dominance. Gretzky's statistical supremacy ended all debate about his era. Modern stars chase his records to legitimize their own greatness.
The Unbreakable Records
Some records will never fall. Gretzky's 2,857 points would require a player to average 95 points per season for 30 years. His 215-point season came in a different scoring era. Glenn Hall's 502 consecutive complete games is impossible in the modern game with back-to-back scheduling and goalie management.
Modern Record Chases
Alex Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky's goal record captivated hockey fans for years. Watching history unfold in real-time creates moments that define careers and give context to all-time lists. Future record chases will create the same drama as players push boundaries further.
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