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1980-1981
1980-1981 Season
New York Islanders finished first in the 1980-81 NHL standings with 110 points. St. Louis Blues (107 points) and Montréal Canadiens (103 points) followed.
1980-1981 NHL Standings
| # | Team | GP | W | T | L | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | +/- | TP | PPG | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | New York Islanders | 80 | 48 | 14 | 18 | - | - | 355 | 260 | 95 | 110 | 1.38 | Champion |
| 2. | St. Louis Blues | 80 | 45 | 17 | 18 | - | - | 352 | 281 | 71 | 107 | 1.34 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 3. | Montréal Canadiens | 80 | 45 | 13 | 22 | - | - | 332 | 232 | 100 | 103 | 1.29 | Playoffs Qualifier loss |
| 4. | Buffalo Sabres | 80 | 39 | 21 | 20 | - | - | 327 | 250 | 77 | 99 | 1.24 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 5. | Los Angeles Kings | 80 | 43 | 13 | 24 | - | - | 337 | 290 | 47 | 99 | 1.24 | Playoffs Qualifier loss |
| 6. | Philadelphia Flyers | 80 | 41 | 15 | 24 | - | - | 313 | 249 | 64 | 97 | 1.21 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 7. | Calgary Flames | 80 | 39 | 14 | 27 | - | - | 329 | 298 | 31 | 92 | 1.15 | Semifinal loss |
| 8. | Boston Bruins | 80 | 37 | 13 | 30 | - | - | 316 | 272 | 44 | 87 | 1.09 | Playoffs Qualifier loss |
| 9. | Minnesota North Stars | 80 | 35 | 17 | 28 | - | - | 291 | 263 | 28 | 87 | 1.09 | Final loss |
| 10. | Québec Nordiques | 80 | 30 | 18 | 32 | - | - | 314 | 318 | -4 | 78 | 0.98 | Playoffs Qualifier loss |
| 11. | Chicago Black Hawks | 80 | 31 | 16 | 33 | - | - | 304 | 315 | -11 | 78 | 0.98 | Playoffs Qualifier loss |
| 12. | Vancouver Canucks | 80 | 28 | 20 | 32 | - | - | 289 | 301 | -12 | 76 | 0.95 | Playoffs Qualifier loss |
| 13. | Edmonton Oilers | 80 | 29 | 16 | 35 | - | - | 328 | 327 | 1 | 74 | 0.93 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 14. | New York Rangers | 80 | 30 | 14 | 36 | - | - | 312 | 317 | -5 | 74 | 0.93 | Semifinal loss |
| 15. | Pittsburgh Penguins | 80 | 30 | 13 | 37 | - | - | 302 | 345 | -43 | 73 | 0.91 | Playoffs Qualifier loss |
| 16. | Toronto Maple Leafs | 80 | 28 | 15 | 37 | - | - | 322 | 367 | -45 | 71 | 0.89 | Playoffs Qualifier loss |
| 17. | Washington Capitals | 80 | 26 | 18 | 36 | - | - | 286 | 317 | -31 | 70 | 0.88 | Did not make playoffs |
| 18. | Hartford Whalers | 80 | 21 | 18 | 41 | - | - | 292 | 372 | -80 | 60 | 0.75 | Did not make playoffs |
| 19. | Colorado Rockies | 80 | 22 | 13 | 45 | - | - | 258 | 344 | -86 | 57 | 0.71 | Did not make playoffs |
| 20. | Detroit Red Wings | 80 | 19 | 18 | 43 | - | - | 252 | 339 | -87 | 56 | 0.70 | Did not make playoffs |
| 21. | Winnipeg Jets | 80 | 9 | 14 | 57 | - | - | 246 | 400 | -154 | 32 | 0.40 | Did not make playoffs |
1980-1981 NHL Player Stats
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 80 | 55 | 109 | 164 | 28 |
| 2. | Marcel Dionne (F) | 80 | 58 | 77 | 135 | 70 |
| 3. |  Kent Nilsson (F) | 80 | 49 | 82 | 131 | 26 |
| 4. | Mike Bossy (F) | 79 | 68 | 51 | 119 | 32 |
| 5. | Dave Taylor (F) | 72 | 47 | 65 | 112 | 130 |
1980-1981 NHL Goalie Stats
| # | Player | GP | GAA | SVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Rick St. Croix (G) | 27 | 2.50 | .913 |
| 2. | Richard Sévigny (G) | 33 | 2.40 | .908 |
| 3. | Réjean Lemelin (G) | 29 | 3.24 | .901 |
| 4. | Don Edwards (G) | 45 | 2.96 | .898 |
| 5. | Pete Peeters (G) | 40 | 2.97 | .897 |
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NHL Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | Antonio Stranges (F) | Dallas Stars | Hamilton Hammers | ||
| Confirmed | Robby Fabbri (F) | Minnesota Wild | Hamilton Hammers | ||
| Confirmed | Brett Epp (G) | No team | Edmonton Oilers | ||
| Confirmed | Ben Hutton (D) | Vegas Golden Knights | New York Islanders | ||
| Confirmed | Matthew Wood (F) | Nashville Predators | Seattle Kraken |
NHL Team Comparison (Averages)
| # | Team | Players | Experience | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Boston Bruins | 30 | 10 831 | 5'11" | 187 lbs | 26.73 |
| 2. | Buffalo Sabres | 28 | 8 211 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 25.07 |
| 3. | Calgary Flames | 33 | 7 601 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 25.30 |
| 4. | Chicago Blackhawks | 31 | 6 886 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 24.74 |
| 5. | Colorado Rockies | 42 | 8 755 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 25.74 |
| 6. | Detroit Red Wings | 35 | 8 203 | 5'11" | 187 lbs | 25.91 |
| 7. | Edmonton Oilers | 34 | 6 983 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 25.44 |
| 8. | Hartford Whalers | 35 | 5 922 | 5'11" | 187 lbs | 26.23 |
| 9. | Los Angeles Kings | 33 | 10 077 | 5'11" | 190 lbs | 25.97 |
| 10. | Minnesota North Stars | 37 | 12 677 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 24.68 |
| 11. | Montréal Canadiens | 30 | 9 732 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 25.97 |
| 12. | New York Islanders | 27 | 8 952 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 26.52 |
| 13. | New York Rangers | 37 | 8 841 | 6'1" | 194 lbs | 26.08 |
| 14. | Philadelphia Flyers | 31 | 7 708 | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 26.06 |
| 15. | Pittsburgh Penguins | 33 | 10 281 | 6'0" | 185 lbs | 26.18 |
| 16. | Québec Nordiques | 36 | 6 171 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 26.37 |
| 17. | St. Louis Blues | 28 | 6 940 | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 26.21 |
| 18. | Toronto Maple Leafs | 36 | 10 558 | 5'11" | 187 lbs | 26.31 |
| 19. | Vancouver Canucks | 31 | 9 333 | 5'11" | 185 lbs | 26.87 |
| 20. | Washington Capitals | 36 | 15 778 | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 25.83 |
| 21. | Winnipeg Jets | 41 | 5 287 | 5'11" | 185 lbs | 24.73 |
Where Are They Now?
Played in the league during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  Petr Straka (F) | 2026-2027 | VHK Vsetín | 1. liga | 19 | 17 | 13 | 30 | 15 |
| 2. |  Roby Järventie (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Ambrì-Piotta | NL | 18 | 11 | 15 | 26 | 8 |
| 3. | Colin Smith (F) | 2026-2027 | Hannover Scorpions | Oberliga | 14 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 10 |
| 4. | Michael Keränen (F) | 2026-2027 | Tölzer Löwen | Oberliga | 15 | 6 | 20 | 26 | 6 |
| 5. | Justin Bailey (F) | 2026-2027 | Barys Astana | KHL | 23 | 13 | 11 | 24 | 22 |
| 6. | Jayden Halbgewachs (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Sierre | SL | 13 | 7 | 17 | 24 | 0 |
| 7. |  Denis Malgin (F) | 2026-2027 | ZSC Lions | NL | 18 | 6 | 18 | 24 | 10 |
| 8. | David Tomasek (F) | 2026-2027 | HC Dynamo Pardubice | Extraliga | 17 | 7 | 16 | 23 | 16 |
| 9. | Danick Martel (F) | 2026-2027 | HK Spisska Nova Ves | Extraliga | 15 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 11 |
| 10. | Nick Swaney (F) | 2026-2027 | Graz99ers | ICEHL | 17 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 6 |
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) | 1588 | 930 | 761 | 1691 |
| 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. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1487 | 894 | 2857 | 1.92 |
| 2. | Mario Lemieux (F) | 915 | 690 | 1723 | 1.88 |
| 3. | Newsy Lalonde (F) | 99 | 124 | 166 | 1.68 |
| 4. | Connor McDavid (F) | 811 | 419 | 1264 | 1.56 |
| 5. | Mike Bossy (F) | 752 | 573 | 1126 | 1.50 |
NHL All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1985-1986 | NHL | 80 | 52 | 163 | 215 | 2.69 | 46 |
| 2. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1981-1982 | NHL | 80 | 92 | 120 | 212 | 2.65 | 26 |
| 3. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1984-1985 | NHL | 80 | 73 | 135 | 208 | 2.60 | 52 |
| 4. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1983-1984 | NHL | 74 | 87 | 118 | 205 | 2.77 | 39 |
| 5. | Mario Lemieux (F) | 1988-1989 | NHL | 76 | 85 | 114 | 199 | 2.62 | 100 |
NHL All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1981-1982 | NHL | 80 | 92 | 120 | 212 | 2.65 | 26 |
| 2. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1983-1984 | NHL | 74 | 87 | 118 | 205 | 2.77 | 39 |
| 3. | Brett Hull (F) | 1990-1991 | NHL | 78 | 86 | 45 | 131 | 1.68 | 22 |
| 4. | Mario Lemieux (F) | 1988-1989 | NHL | 76 | 85 | 114 | 199 | 2.62 | 100 |
| 5. | Phil Esposito (F) | 1970-1971 | NHL | 78 | 76 | 76 | 152 | 1.95 | 71 |
NHL All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1985-1986 | NHL | 80 | 52 | 163 | 215 | 2.69 | 46 |
| 2. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1984-1985 | NHL | 80 | 73 | 135 | 208 | 2.60 | 52 |
| 3. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1982-1983 | NHL | 80 | 71 | 125 | 196 | 2.45 | 59 |
| 4. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1990-1991 | NHL | 78 | 41 | 122 | 163 | 2.09 | 16 |
| 5. | Wayne Gretzky (F) | 1986-1987 | NHL | 79 | 62 | 121 | 183 | 2.32 | 28 |
NHL All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dave Schultz (F) | 1974-1975 | NHL | 76 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 0.34 | 472 |
| 2. | Paul Baxter (D) | 1981-1982 | NHL | 76 | 9 | 34 | 43 | 0.57 | 409 |
| 3. | Mike Peluso (F) | 1991-1992 | NHL | 63 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 0.14 | 408 |
| 4. | Dave Schultz (F) | 1977-1978 | NHL | 74 | 11 | 25 | 36 | 0.49 | 405 |
| 5. | Marty McSorley (D) | 1992-1993 | NHL | 81 | 15 | 26 | 41 | 0.51 | 399 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
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