NHL Career Points Leaders Standings

Gretzky's Dominant Mark

Wayne Gretzky holds the record for the most career points in the NHL. His total comes from 894 goals and 1,963 assists for 2,857 points across 20 seasons. That figure sits nearly 1,000 points clear of the next player on the list. A point is awarded for each goal or assist, with assists given to up to two teammates on a scoring play.

Next Tier of All-Time Scorers

Jaromir Jagr follows with 1,921 points from 766 goals and 1,155 assists. Mark Messier ranks third at 1,887 points on 694 goals and 1,193 assists. Gordie Howe sits fourth with 1,850 points from 801 goals and 1,049 assists, while Ron Francis holds fifth place at 1,798 points via 549 goals and 1,249 assists.

Marcel Dionne has 1,771 points from 731 goals and 1,040 assists. Sidney Crosby stands at 1,765 points with 656 goals and 1,109 assists. Steve Yzerman recorded 1,755 points on 692 goals and 1,063 assists. Mario Lemieux reached 1,723 points from 690 goals and 1,033 assists, and Alex Ovechkin has 1,689 points including 930 goals and 759 assists. Joe Sakic finished with 1,641 points, Phil Esposito with 1,590, Ray Bourque with 1,579, Joe Thornton with 1,539, and Mark Recchi with 1,533.