Players With the Most Playoff Points Ever

All-Time Playoff Points Leaders

The top 20 players in postseason scoring:

#1. Wayne Gretzky: 382 Points

Stats:

• 382 points (122 goals, 260 assists)
• 208 playoff games
• 1.837 points per game
• Four Stanley Cups

The Dominance: Gretzky's 260 playoff assists alone would rank sixth all-time in total playoff points. His 87-point lead over second place is larger than most Hall of Fame playoff careers.

Why It's Untouchable: Modern playoff formats, shorter careers, and defensive systems make 382 points virtually impossible. Gretzky's combination of volume and efficiency will likely stand forever.

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#2. Mark Messier: 295 Points

Stats:

• 295 points (109 goals, 186 assists)
• 236 playoff games
• 1.250 points per game
• Six Stanley Cups

The Captain: Messier won five Cups with Edmonton, then ended Rangers' 54-year drought in 1994. Elite two-way play combined with clutch scoring.

#3. Jari Kurri: 233 Points

Stats:

• 233 points (106 goals, 127 assists)
• 200 playoff games
• 1.165 points per game
• Five Stanley Cups

Oilers Dynasty: Kurri's goal-scoring alongside Gretzky made Oilers unstoppable. Highest goals-per-game among top scorers.

#4. Glenn Anderson: 214 Points

Stats:

• 214 points (93 goals, 121 assists)
• 225 playoff games
• 0.951 points per game
• Six Stanley Cups

Dynasty Contributor: Anderson's six Cups (five Edmonton, one Rangers) show how dynasty success creates playoff point totals.

#5. Jaromir Jagr: 201 Points

Stats:

• 201 points (78 goals, 123 assists)
• 208 playoff games
• 0.966 points per game
• Two Stanley Cups

Longevity: Jagr's playoff career spanned three decades, accumulating points through sustained excellence.

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#6. Sidney Crosby: 201 Points (Active)

Stats:

• 201 points (71 goals, 130 assists)
• 180 playoff games
• 1.117 points per game
• Three Stanley Cups

Modern Great: Crosby tied Jagr for fifth all-time and will likely pass him with additional playoff runs. Elite clutch performer across three Cup victories.

#7-10: Elite Company

Joe Sakic: 188 Points

• 172 games, 1.093 PPG
• Two Cups with Colorado
• Clutch playoff performer

Doug Gilmour: 188 Points

• 182 games, 1.033 PPG
• No Cups but elite playoff scorer

Brett Hull: 190 Points

• 202 games, 0.941 PPG
• Two Cups, elite goal-scorer

Steve Yzerman: 185 Points

• 196 games, 0.944 PPG
• Three Cups with Detroit

Active Players Climbing Rankings

Current players approaching all-time lists:

Sidney Crosby: 201 Points

Could reach 230+ with 2-3 deep playoff runs.

Projected Path:

• Current: 201 points in 180 games
• If plays 30 more playoff games at 1.117 PPG: 234 points
• Could pass Kurri for third all-time

Leon Draisaitl: 108 Points

Stats:

• 108 points in 78 playoff games
• 1.385 points per game (elite rate)
• No Cups yet

Projection: If Draisaitl plays 100 more playoff games at current pace, could reach 240+ points by career end.

Connor McDavid: 100+ Points

Stats:

• 100+ points in fewer than 70 games
• Highest PPG among active players
• 42 points in 2024 playoffs alone

Projection: McDavid's 1.5+ PPG pace suggests 300+ career playoff points possible if he plays another 150 playoff games.

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Single-Playoff Records

Highest point totals in single postseason:

#1. Wayne Gretzky, 1985: 47 Points

• 17 goals, 30 assists in 18 games
• NHL record

#2. Mario Lemieux, 1991: 44 Points

• 16 goals, 28 assists in 15 games
• Despite broken hand

#3. Wayne Gretzky, 1988: 43 Points

• 12 goals, 31 assists in 19 games

#4. Connor McDavid, 2024: 42 Points

• 8 goals, 34 assists in 25 games
• First 40+ point playoff since 1993

#5. Wayne Gretzky, 1983: 38 Points

• 12 goals, 26 assists in 16 games

Gretzky owns top three single-playoff totals, showing sustained dominance.

Franchise Leaders in Playoff Points

Top scorers by team:

Edmonton Oilers: Wayne Gretzky (382 points)

Pittsburgh Penguins: Sidney Crosby (201 points)

Colorado Avalanche: Joe Sakic (188 points)

Dallas Stars: Mike Modano (145 points)

Detroit Red Wings: Steve Yzerman (185 points)

Montreal Canadiens: Jean Beliveau (176 points)

New York Rangers: Mark Messier (96 points with Rangers)

Gretzky's franchise lead nearly doubles Crosby's Pittsburgh total.

Points Per Game Leaders

Among players with 50+ playoff games:

#1. Wayne Gretzky: 1.837 PPG

• 382 points in 208 games

#2. Mario Lemieux: 1.608 PPG

• 172 points in 107 games

#3. Connor McDavid: 1.5+ PPG (Active)

• 100+ points in <70 games

#4. Leon Draisaitl: 1.385 PPG (Active)

• 108 points in 78 games

#5. Nathan MacKinnon: 1.3+ PPG (Active)

• Elite modern playoff scorer

Modern players McDavid, Draisaitl, MacKinnon have elite rates but need volume to match all-time totals.

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Dynasty Impact on Playoff Points

How team success creates individual totals:

Oilers Dynasty (1984-1990):

• Gretzky, Messier, Kurri, Anderson all top 10
• Deep playoff runs created volume
• Five Cups in seven years

Islanders Dynasty (1980-1983):

• Four consecutive Cups
• Multiple players topped 100 playoff points

Modern Salary Cap: Prevents sustained dynasties, limiting playoff point accumulation for individual players.

Can Anyone Catch Gretzky?

Projecting future all-time leaders:

Sidney Crosby: Would need 180+ more points to catch Gretzky. Mathematically impossible at age 37+.

Connor McDavid: If McDavid plays 150 more playoff games at 1.5 PPG, reaches 325 points. Still 57 short of Gretzky.

Leon Draisaitl: Would need 200+ more playoff games to approach Gretzky. Unlikely but possible.

Verdict: Gretzky's 382 points appear safe for decades, possibly forever.

The Verdict

Wayne Gretzky's 382 playoff points represent dominance nearly 100 points ahead of second place. Mark Messier's 295 points in second show how enormous Gretzky's lead is.

Sidney Crosby (201 points) represents modern excellence, likely to pass Jari Kurri (233) for third all-time. Connor McDavid's 1.5+ PPG pace suggests he could reach 300+ career playoff points if Edmonton has sustained success.

Gretzky's combination of volume (208 games) and efficiency (1.837 PPG) creates record that appears untouchable in modern NHL with shorter playoff formats and salary cap restrictions.

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