NHL Records
The "Original Six"
Award Season
Famous Nicknames
Modern Era (2010s-Present)
100

He holds the NHL record for most career goals, assists, and total points.

Who is Wayne Gretzky?

100

This team plays its home games at Madison Square Garden and wears blue, red, and white.

Who are the New York Rangers?

100

Named after a former prime minister's wife, this trophy is awarded annually to the NHL playoff MVP.

What is the Conn Smythe Trophy?

100

Heavily regarded as one of the best defensemen ever, Bobby Orr was famously known by this regal moniker.

What is "The Great One"?

100

Drafted 1st overall in 2015, this Oilers captain has multiple Hart Trophies and scoring titles to his name.

Who is Conor McDavid?

200

This legendary netminder holds the record for the most career regular-season wins by a goaltender with 691.

Who is Martin Brodeur?

200

This Canadian team has won the most Stanley Cups in NHL history, with 24 championships.

Who are the Montreal Canadiens?

200

This trophy is awarded at the end of each season to the league's top defenseman.

What is the James Norris Memorial Trophy?

200

Teammates and fans call Washington Capitals sniper Alex Ovechkin by this simple, grand nickname.

What is "The Great Eight"?

200

In 2026, this team defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in 6 games to secure their second Stanley Cup in franchise history.

Who are the Carolina Hurricanes?

300

This player holds the modern record for the most penalty minutes in a single NHL season with 472 in 1980-81.

Who is Dave "The Hammer" Schultz?

300

In 1967, the NHL expanded past the Original Six. Before that, this team was the only one located in America's Midwest.

Who are the Detroit Red Wings?

300

The Ted Lindsay Award goes to the NHL's most outstanding player as voted by members of this specific organization.

What is the NHL Players' Association (NHLPA)?

300

Long before he became an executive, this Red Wings legend was known as "The Captain."

Who is Steve Yzerman?

300

This Florida-based team won back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2024 and 2025, defeating Edmonton both times.

Who are the Florida Panthers?

400

This defenseman holds the record for the most points in a single season by a blueliner, racking up 139 in 1970-71.

Who is Bobby Orr?

400

This Original Six franchise was originally known as the Toronto Arenas and later the Toronto St. Patricks.

Who are the Toronto Maple Leafs?

400

The Art Ross Trophy is awarded annually to the player who achieves this statistical milestone.

What is leading the league in total points?

400

This dynamic Montreal Canadiens icon was famously nicknamed "The Rocket."

Who is Maurice Richard?

400

He was drafted 1st overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in 2023 and took the leaguie by storm, winning the Calder Trophy.

Who is Connor Bedard?

500

This team set the NHL record for the most points in a single regular season with 135 during the 2022-23 campaign.

Who are the Boston Bruins?

500

This American Original Six team famously shares its city with the Patriots, Red Sox, and Celtics.

Who are the Boston Bruins?

500

This trophy, won by Nikita Kucherov for the 2025-26 season, is given to the league's regular season MVP.

What is the Hart Memorial Trophy?

500

Known for his incredible longevity and strength, this legendary forward was affectionately called "Mr. Hockey."

Who is Gordie Howe?

500

In 2024, this NHL franchise officially relocated and was rebranded, dropping their "Coyotes" name.

Who are the Arizona Coyotes?