The BEST Goal Scorer for EVERY NHL Team

Who is the greatest goal scorer in every NHL franchise’s history? In this video, we break down each team’s all-time leading goal scorer — counting only the goals scored with that franchise, not career totals elsewhere. From original six legends to modern expansion stars, we look at how these players became the benchmark for goal scoring on their teams, the eras they defined, and the moments that made them unforgettable.

We’ll cover context (draft position, key seasons, Cup runs, awards), explain any franchise lineage (Nordiques → Avalanche, North Stars → Stars, Jets 1.0 → Coyotes, Thrashers → Jets 2.0), and highlight signature goals and records. Whether you’re here for Ovechkin’s Washington dominance, Gretzky’s Edmonton years, or the new blood in Seattle and Vegas, this is your complete tour of NHL franchise goal leaders.

Quick Index — NHL Franchise All-Time Goal Leaders (team goals only):

Anaheim Ducks — Teemu Selänne

Arizona Coyotes (incl. Winnipeg Jets 1.0) — Shane Doan

Boston Bruins — Johnny Bucyk

Buffalo Sabres — Gilbert Perreault

Calgary Flames — Jarome Iginla

Carolina Hurricanes (incl. Hartford Whalers) — Eric Staal

Chicago Blackhawks — Bobby Hull

Colorado Avalanche (incl. Quebec Nordiques) — Joe Sakic

Columbus Blue Jackets — Rick Nash

Dallas Stars (incl. Minnesota North Stars) — Mike Modano

Detroit Red Wings — Gordie Howe

Edmonton Oilers — Wayne Gretzky

Florida Panthers — Aleksander Barkov

Los Angeles Kings — Luc Robitaille

Minnesota Wild — Marian Gaborik

Montréal Canadiens — Maurice “Rocket” Richard

Nashville Predators — Filip Forsberg

New Jersey Devils — Patrik Elias

New York Islanders — Mike Bossy

New York Rangers — Rod Gilbert

Ottawa Senators — Daniel Alfredsson

Philadelphia Flyers — Bill Barber

Pittsburgh Penguins — Mario Lemieux

San Jose Sharks — Patrick Marleau

Seattle Kraken — Jared McCann

St. Louis Blues — Brett Hull

Tampa Bay Lightning — Steven Stamkos

Toronto Maple Leafs — Mats Sundin

Vancouver Canucks — Daniel Sedin

Vegas Golden Knights — Jonathan Marchessault

Washington Capitals — Alex Ovechkin

Winnipeg Jets (incl. Atlanta Thrashers) — Mark Scheifele

Along the way we spotlight:

Expansion success stories: Jared McCann shaping Seattle’s identity; Jonathan Marchessault evolving from expansion pick to Conn Smythe and Vegas’ goal king.

Homegrown pillars: Patrik Elias in New Jersey’s trap-era dynasty; Daniel Alfredsson leading Ottawa; Patrick Marleau defining San Jose; Jarome Iginla as Calgary’s heartbeat.

Icons & dynasties: Gordie Howe’s unmatched longevity in Detroit; Maurice “Rocket” Richard’s myth in Montréal; Bobby Hull’s slapshot in Chicago; Joe Sakic captaining Colorado’s Cups; Mario Lemieux saving and starring in Pittsburgh.

Modern milestones: Steven Stamkos rewriting Tampa Bay’s book; Aleksander Barkov becoming Florida’s two-way standard; Filip Forsberg moving Nashville past the expansion era into perennial contention; Alex Ovechkin pushing all-time goal scoring into a new realm with Washington.

If you love NHL history, franchise records, top scorers, all-time leaderboards, and team legends, this video is for you. Comment your team below and tell us your favorite goal from your franchise leader and who you think could break the record next.