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1952-1953
1952-1953 Season
Detroit Red Wings finished first in the 1952-53 NHL standings with 90 points. Montréal Canadiens (75 points) and Chicago Black Hawks (69 points) followed.
1952-1953 NHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Detroit Red Wings | 70 | 36 | 18 | 16 | - | - | 222 | 133 | 89 | 90 | 1.29 | Semifinal loss |
| 2. | Montréal Canadiens | 70 | 28 | 19 | 23 | - | - | 155 | 148 | 7 | 75 | 1.07 | Champion |
| 3. | Chicago Black Hawks | 70 | 27 | 15 | 28 | - | - | 169 | 175 | -6 | 69 | 0.99 | Semifinal loss |
| 4. | Boston Bruins | 70 | 28 | 13 | 29 | - | - | 152 | 172 | -20 | 69 | 0.99 | Final loss |
| 5. | Toronto Maple Leafs | 70 | 27 | 13 | 30 | - | - | 156 | 167 | -11 | 67 | 0.96 | Did not make playoffs |
| 6. | New York Rangers | 70 | 17 | 16 | 37 | - | - | 152 | 211 | -59 | 50 | 0.71 | Did not make playoffs |
1952-1953 NHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Gordie Howe (F) | 70 | 49 | 46 | 95 | 57 |
| 2. | Ted Lindsay (F) | 70 | 32 | 39 | 71 | 111 |
| 3. | Maurice Richard (F) | 70 | 28 | 33 | 61 | 112 |
| 4. | Wally Hergesheimer (F) | 70 | 30 | 29 | 59 | 10 |
| 5. | Alex Delvecchio (F) | 70 | 16 | 43 | 59 | 28 |
1952-1953 NHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lorne Worsley (G) | 50 | 3.02 | - |
| 2. | Chuck Rayner (G) | 20 | 2.90 | - |
| 3. | Al Rollins (G) | 70 | 2.50 | - |
| 4. | Jim Henry (G) | 70 | 2.43 | - |
| 5. | Harry Lumley (G) | 70 | 2.34 | - |
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1952-1953 NHL Demographics
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NHL Games
| date | home | visiting | score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2026 11:00 PM UTC |  New York Rangers |  Tampa Bay Lightning | - |
| 10/01/2026 02:00 AM UTC |  Colorado Avalanche |  Los Angeles Kings | 8 - 4 |
| 09/30/2026 11:30 PM UTC |  Philadelphia Flyers |  Pittsburgh Penguins | 0 - 7 |
| 09/30/2026 11:30 PM UTC |  Toronto Maple Leafs |  New York Islanders | 2 - 1 |
| 09/30/2026 02:45 AM UTC |  Vegas Golden Knights |  Chicago Blackhawks | 5 - 2 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
NHL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Boston Bruins | 22 | 5 275 | 5'11" | 179 lbs | 26.00 |
| 2. | Chicago Blackhawks | 25 | 6 799 | 5'10" | 174 lbs | 27.76 |
| 3. | Detroit Red Wings | 25 | 4 526 | 5'10" | 179 lbs | 24.72 |
| 4. | Montréal Canadiens | 31 | 5 838 | 5'11" | 176 lbs | 26.16 |
| 5. | New York Rangers | 33 | 5 321 | 5'11" | 174 lbs | 25.48 |
| 6. | Toronto Maple Leafs | 28 | 5 208 | 5'10" | 176 lbs | 24.18 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Nikolai Goldobin (F) | 2026-2027 | SKA St. Petersburg | KHL | 9 | 1 | 13 | 14 | 2 |
| 2. |  Andrej Sustr (D) | 2026-2027 | Jukurit | Liiga | 9 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 6 |
| 3. | Justin Bailey (F) | 2026-2027 | Barys Astana | KHL | 10 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 10 |
| 4. | Colin Smith (F) | 2026-2027 | Hannover Scorpions | Oberliga | 4 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 2 |
| 5. | Christopher Tierney (F) | 2026-2027 | Dinamo Minsk | KHL | 9 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 0 |
| 6. |  Jesse Puljujärvi (F) | 2026-2027 | Genève-Servette HC | NL | 8 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 29 |
| 7. | Alexander Radulov (F) | 2026-2027 | Lokomotiv Yaroslavl | KHL | 11 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 2 |
| 8. | Roman Červenka (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Dynamo Pardubice | Extraliga | 7 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 2 |
| 9. |  Marcus Sörensen (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Fribourg-Gottéron | NL | 7 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 2 |
| 10. | Sergei Plotnikov (F) | 2026-2027 | SKA St. Petersburg | KHL | 9 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 2 |
Regular Season
NHL All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1487 | 894 | 1963 | 2857 |
| 2. | Jaromír Jágr (F) | 1733 | 766 | 1155 | 1921 |
| 3. | Mark Messier (F) | 1756 | 694 | 1193 | 1887 |
| 4. | Gordie Howe (F) | 1767 | 801 | 1049 | 1850 |
| 5. | Ron Francis (F) | 1731 | 549 | 1249 | 1798 |
NHL All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Alexander Ovechkin (F) | 1573 | 929 | 758 | 1687 |
| 2. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1487 | 894 | 1963 | 2857 |
| 3. | Gordie Howe (F) | 1767 | 801 | 1049 | 1850 |
| 4. | Jaromír Jágr (F) | 1733 | 766 | 1155 | 1921 |
| 5. | Brett Hull (F) | 1269 | 741 | 650 | 1391 |
NHL All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1487 | 894 | 1963 | 2857 |
| 2. | Ron Francis (F) | 1731 | 549 | 1249 | 1798 |
| 3. | Mark Messier (F) | 1756 | 694 | 1193 | 1887 |
| 4. | Raymond Bourque (D) | 1612 | 410 | 1169 | 1579 |
| 5. | Jaromír Jágr (F) | 1733 | 766 | 1155 | 1921 |
NHL All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tiger Williams (F) | 962 | 241 | 513 | 3966 |
| 2. | Dale Hunter (F) | 1409 | 323 | 1020 | 3565 |
| 3. | Tie Domi (F) | 1020 | 104 | 245 | 3515 |
| 4. | Marty McSorley (D) | 961 | 108 | 359 | 3381 |
| 5. | Bob Probert (F) | 935 | 163 | 384 | 3300 |
NHL All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Patrick Marleau (F) | 1779 | 566 | 631 | 1197 |
| 2. | Gordie Howe (F) | 1767 | 801 | 1049 | 1850 |
| 3. | Mark Messier (F) | 1756 | 694 | 1193 | 1887 |
| 4. | Jaromír Jágr (F) | 1733 | 766 | 1155 | 1921 |
| 5. | Ron Francis (F) | 1731 | 549 | 1249 | 1798 |
NHL All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Oliver Bonk (D) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2.00 |
| 2. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1487 | 894 | 2857 | 1.92 |
| 3. | Mario Lemieux (F) | 915 | 690 | 1723 | 1.88 |
| 4. | Newsy Lalonde (F) | 99 | 124 | 166 | 1.68 |
| 5. | Connor McDavid (F) | 795 | 409 | 1222 | 1.54 |
NHL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1985-1986 | 80 | 52 | 215 |
| 2. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1981-1982 | 80 | 92 | 212 |
| 3. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1984-1985 | 80 | 73 | 208 |
| 4. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1983-1984 | 74 | 87 | 205 |
| 5. | Mario Lemieux (F) | 1988-1989 | 76 | 85 | 199 |
NHL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1981-1982 | 80 | 92 | 212 |
| 2. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1983-1984 | 74 | 87 | 205 |
| 3. | Brett Hull (F) | 1990-1991 | 78 | 86 | 131 |
| 4. | Mario Lemieux (F) | 1988-1989 | 76 | 85 | 199 |
| 5. | Phil Esposito (F) | 1970-1971 | 78 | 76 | 152 |
NHL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1985-1986 | 80 | 163 | 215 |
| 2. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1984-1985 | 80 | 135 | 208 |
| 3. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1982-1983 | 80 | 125 | 196 |
| 4. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1990-1991 | 78 | 122 | 163 |
| 5. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1986-1987 | 79 | 121 | 183 |
NHL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dave Schultz (F) | 1974-1975 | 76 | 26 | 472 |
| 2. | Paul Baxter (D) | 1981-1982 | 76 | 43 | 409 |
| 3. | Mike Peluso (F) | 1991-1992 | 63 | 9 | 408 |
| 4. | Dave Schultz (F) | 1977-1978 | 74 | 36 | 405 |
| 5. | Marty McSorley (D) | 1992-1993 | 81 | 41 | 399 |
List of NHL Champions
NHL Awards
- NHA Stanley Cup Champion
- NHL All-Rookie Team
- NHL All-Star Game
- NHL Best Defenseman (Norris Trophy)
- NHL Best Defenseman (Norris Trophy) Finalist
- NHL Best GAA
- NHL Best Goalie (Vezina Trophy)
- NHL Best Goalie (Vezina Trophy) Finalist
- NHL Best Plus/Minus
- NHL Best SVS%
- NHL Coach of the Year (Jack Adams Award)
- NHL Contribution to U.S. Hockey (Lester Patrick Trophy)
- NHL First All-Star Team
- NHL Foundation Player Award
- NHL General Manager of the Year
- NHL Gentleman Conduct (Lady Byng Trophy)
- NHL Gentleman Conduct (Lady Byng Trophy) Finalist
- NHL Leadership-Humanitarian Award (King Clancy Trophy)
- NHL Lowest GA (Jennings Trophy)
- NHL Mark Messier Leadership Award
- NHL Most Assists
- NHL Most Assists by Defenseman
- NHL Most Assists by Rookie
- NHL Most Goals (Maurice Richard Trophy)
- NHL Most Goals by Defenseman
- NHL Most Goals by Rookie
- NHL Most Penalized Player
- NHL Most Points (Art Ross Trophy)
- NHL Most Points by Defenseman
- NHL Most Points by Rookie
- NHL Most Valuable Player (Hart Trophy)
- NHL Most Valuable Player (Hart Trophy) Finalist
- NHL MVP Selected by NHLPA (Ted Lindsay Award)
- NHL Playoffs Most Assists
- NHL Playoffs Most Goals
- NHL Playoffs Most Points
- NHL Playoffs Most Points by Defenseman
- NHL Rookie of the Month
- NHL Rookie of the Year (Calder Trophy)
- NHL Rookie of the Year (Calder Trophy) Finalist
- NHL Second All-Star Team
- NHL Sportsmanship Award (Bill Masterton Trophy)
- NHL Sportsmanship Award (Bill Masterton Trophy) Finalist
- NHL Stanley Cup Champion
- NHL Stanley Cup Clinching Goal
- NHL Stanley Cup MVP (Conn Smythe Trophy)
- NHL Top Defensive Forward (Frank J. Selke Trophy)
- NHL Top Defensive Forward (Selke Trophy) Finalist
- NHL YoungStars Roster