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NHL Top 50 Right Wing Rankings
Posted by Darin Hayes on January 30, 2024
The right wing position in the NHL has been a land of scorching blades, electrifying speed, and an insatiable hunger for finding the back of the net. From skaters with effortless power to one-timer perfection, from dazzling artistry with the puck, these players have sculpted the very identity of the position. In this post, we embark on a thrilling journey through the past century of NHL hockey, celebrating the 50 greatest right-wingers ever to grace the ice. Brace yourselves for a barrage of slap shots, breakaway masterpieces, and clutch moments that etched their names into the pantheon of hockey legends. Let the puck drop on 50 Legends and how they impacted the fastest game on ice!
Here are the Top NHL RWs in Career points in alphabetical order:
Daniel Alfredsson
(Alfie)
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
5-11, 196lb (180cm, 88kg)
Born: December 11, 1972 (Age: 51-012d) in Gothenburg, Sweden se
Draft: Ottawa, 6th round (133rd overall), 1994 NHL Entry
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player 2022 (Full List)
Pronunciation: \AHL-frehd-suhn\
Career
1246
444
713
1157
155
133.6
510
3471
73
20:48
52.7
55.9
Daniel Alfredsson slashed and dashed the rubber to its place beyond the crease 444 times, giving a helping hand 713 times for assists during his NHL career.
Tony Amonte
(Bones)
Position: RW • Shoots: Left
6-0, 200lb (183cm, 90kg)
Born: August 2, 1970 (Age: 53-143d) in Hingham, Massachusetts us
Draft: NY Rangers, 4th round (68th overall), 1988 NHL Entry
Amateur Teams: Boston University
Pronunciation: \ah-MAHN-tee\
Career
1174
416
484
900
96
95.3
752
3260
58
Tony Amonte found the back of the net 416 instances during his tenure and had 484 assists while skating in the NHL.
Glenn Anderson
(Andy)
Position: RW • Shoots: Left
6-1, 190lb (185cm, 86kg)
Born: October 2, 1960 (Age: 63-082d) in Vancouver, British Columbia ca
Draft: Edmonton, 4th round (69th overall), 1979 NHL Entry
Amateur Teams: Denver, New Westminster Bruins, Seattle Breakers
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player 2008 (Full List)
Career
1129
498
601
1099
201
88.1
1120
3109
85
Glenn Anderson found the back of the net 498 instances during his tenure and had 601 assists while skating in the NHL.
Andy Bathgate
(Handy Andy)
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
6-0, 180lb (183cm, 81kg)
Born: August 28, 1932 in Winnipeg, Manitoba ca
Died: February 26, 2016 (Aged 83-182d)
Amateur Teams: Guelph Biltmores
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player 1978 (Full List)
As Coach: 1 Yr, 21‑37‑1, 43 Pts. (Full Record)
Relatives: Brother Frank Bathgate
Career
1069
349
624
973
-60
91.8
624
2461
35
Andy Bathgate rocketed 349 blasts past opposing goalies while finding friendly sticks for 624 assists during his NHL brilliance.
Peter Bondra
(Bonzai, The Special Agent)
Position: RW • Shoots: Left
6-0, 200lb (183cm, 90kg)
Born: February 7, 1968 (Age: 55-319d) in Luck, USSR su
Draft: Washington, 8th round (156th overall), 1990 NHL Entry
Career
1081
503
389
892
74
104.3
761
3531
78
During his NHL brilliance, Peter Bondra, the Slovakian sniper, left his mark on the NHL as a prolific goal scorer and fan favorite. Over 17 seasons, mostly with the Washington Capitals, he amassed an impressive 503 goals.
Mike Bossy
(Boss)
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
6-0, 186lb (183cm, 84kg)
Born: January 22, 1957 in Montreal, Quebec ca
Died: April 15, 2022 (Aged 65-083d)
Draft: NY Islanders, 1st round (15th overall), 1977 NHL Amateur
Amateur Teams: Laval National
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player 1991 (Full List)
Name Note: Full name Michael Dean Bossy
Career
752
573
553
1126
380
110.9
210
2709
80
Mike Bossy scored 573 career NHL goals and had assists, numbering 553 during his brilliant time in the League.
Dino Ciccarelli
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
5-10, 185lb (178cm, 83kg)
Born: February 8, 1960 (Age: 63-318d) in Sarnia, Ontario ca
Amateur Teams: London Knights
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player 2010 (Full List)
Career
1232
608
592
1200
-4
105.8
1425
3706
73
Dino Ciccarelli started the pencils at the scorer’s table, moving with 608 and helping friends find the mark for 592 assists during his NHL career.
Yvan Cournoyer
(The Roadrunner)
Position: RW • Shoots: Left
5-7, 178lb (170cm, 80kg)
Born: November 22, 1943 (Age: 80-031d) in Drummondville, Quebec ca
Amateur Teams: Montreal Junior Canadiens
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player 1982 (Full List)
Career
968
428
435
863
254
91.3
233
2427
68
Yvan Cournoyer scored 428 career NHL goals and had assists, numbering 435 during his brilliant time in the League.
Shane Doan
(Doaner)
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
6-1, 223lb (185cm, 101kg)
Born: October 10, 1976 (Age: 47-074d) in Halkirk, Alberta ca
Draft: Winnipeg, 1st round (7th overall), 1995 NHL Entry
Amateur Teams: Kamloops Blazers
Pronunciation: \SHAYN DOHN\
Relatives: Cousin Carey Price
Career
1540
402
570
972
-54
96.3
1353
3945
69
18:55
50.4
51.4
Shane Doan started the pencils at the scorer’s table, moving with 402 and helping friends find the mark for 570 assists during his NHL career.
Theo Fleury
(Theo)
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
5-6, 182lb (168cm, 82kg)
Born: June 29, 1968 (Age: 55-177d) in Oxbow, Saskatchewan ca
Draft: Calgary, 8th round (166th overall), 1987 NHL Entry
Amateur Teams: Moose Jaw Warriors
Career
1084
455
633
1088
145
110.3
1840
3611
67
Theo Fleury rocketed 455 blasts past opposing goalies while finding friendly sticks for 633 assists during his NHL brilliance.
Marián Gáborík
(Gabby)
Position: RW • Shoots: Left
6-1, 200lb (185cm, 90kg)
Born: February 14, 1982 (Age: 41-312d) in Trencin, Czechoslovakia cs
Draft: Minnesota, 1st round (3rd overall), 2000 NHL Entry
Pronunciation: \MAIR-ee-uhn GAB-uhr-ihk\
Career
1035
407
408
815
95
108.1
492
3207
71
17:43
51.7
57.2
During his tenure, Marián Gáborík found the back of the net 407 instances and had 408 assists while skating in the NHL.
Mike Gartner
(Garts)
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
6-0, 187lb (183cm, 84kg)
Born: October 29, 1959 (Age: 64-055d) in Ottawa, Ontario ca
Draft: Washington, 1st round (4th overall), 1979 NHL Entry
Amateur Teams: Niagara Falls Flyers, St. Catharines Black Hawks
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player 2001 (Full List)
Career
1432
708
627
1335
68
121.8
1159
5090
90
Mike Gartner scored 708 career NHL goals and left an indelible mark on the NHL as one of the most prolific scorers and fastest skaters ever seen. Over 19 seasons, his blistering speed and powerful shot terrorized goalies, etching his name in the record books.
Rod Gilbert
(Rocky, Hot Rod)
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
5-9, 180lb (175cm, 81kg)
Born: July 1, 1941 in Montreal, Quebec ca
Died: August 22, 2021 (Aged 80-052d)
Amateur Teams: Guelph Biltmores, Guelph Royals
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player 1982 (Full List)
Career
1065
406
615
1021
38
94.9
510
3142
52
Rod Gilbert amassed 406 goals and 615 assists in 1065 games, a New York Rangers franchise record, and earned eight All-Star selections while leading the team to several playoff appearances.
Bill Guerin
(Willy, Billy G)
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
6-2, 220lb (188cm, 99kg)
Born: November 9, 1970 (Age: 53-044d) in Worcester, Massachusetts us
Draft: New Jersey, 1st round (5th overall), 1989 NHL Entry
Amateur Teams: Boston College
Career
1263
429
427
856
51
94.3
1660
3693
77
19:43
49.9
54.2
Bill Guerin found the back of the net 429 instances during his tenure and had 427 assists while skating in the NHL.
Bernie Geoffrion
(Boom-Boom)
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
5-9, 166lb (175cm, 75kg)
Born: February 16, 1931 in Montreal, Quebec ca
Died: March 11, 2006 (Aged 75-023d)
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player 1972 (Full List)
As Coach: 5 Yrs, 114‑119‑48, 276 Pts. (Full Record)
Pronunciation: \JEF-ree-ahn\
Relatives: Grandson Blake Geoffrion; Son Danny Geoffrion
Career
883
393
429
822
39
97.5
683
1404
75
Bernie Geoffrion lit the arena lamps 393 times and set up teammates for goals 429 times during his NHL career.
Milan Hejduk
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
6-0, 190lb (183cm, 86kg)
Born: February 14, 1976 (Age: 47-312d) in Usti nad Labem, Czechoslovakia cs
Draft: Quebec, 4th round (87th overall), 1994 NHL Entry
Pronunciation: \HAY-dook\
Career
1020
375
430
805
101
95.0
316
2667
59
18:35
48.7
52.4
Milan Hejduk slashed and dashed the rubber to its place beyond the crease 375 times, giving a helping hand 430 times for assists during his NHL career.
Ken Hodge
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
6-2, 210lb (188cm, 95kg)
Born: June 25, 1944 (Age: 79-181d) in Birmingham, United Kingdom gb
Relatives: Son Ken Hodge
Career
880
328
472
800
260
75.8
777
2128
57
Ken Hodge lit the arena lamps 328 times and set up teammates for goals 472 times during his NHL career.
Marián Hossa
(Hoss, Hoss The Boss, Panda)
Position: RW • Shoots: Left
6-1, 207lb (185cm, 93kg)
Born: January 12, 1979 (Age: 44-345d) in Stara Lubovna, Czechoslovakia cs
Draft: Ottawa, 1st round (12th overall), 1997 NHL Entry
Amateur Teams: Portland Winter Hawks
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player 2020 (Full List)
Pronunciation: \MAIR-ee-uhn HOH-sa\
Relatives: Brother Marcel Hossa
Career
1309
525
609
1134
245
144.2
628
4229
85
18:46
54.6
55.7
Marián Hossa lit the arena lamps 525 times and had set up teammates for goals 609 times during his NHL career.
Gordie Howe
(Mr. Hockey)
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
6-0, 205lb (183cm, 92kg)
Born: March 31, 1928 in Floral, Saskatchewan ca
Died: June 10, 2016 (Aged 88-071d)
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player 1972 (Full List)
Relatives: Brother Vic Howe; Sons Marty Howe, Mark Howe
Career
1767
801
1049
1850
160
217.1
1685
3803
121
Gordie Howe scored 801 career NHL goals and had assists, numbering 1049 during his brilliant time in the League. For 26 seasons, Mr. Hockey carved his name onto the NHL record books with a fearsome blend of power, skill, and longevity.
Brett Hull
(The Golden Brett)
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
5-11, 203lb (180cm, 92kg)
Born: August 9, 1964 (Age: 59-136d) in Belleville, Ontario ca
Draft: Calgary, 6th round (117th overall), 1984 NHL Entry
Amateur Teams: Minnesota-Duluth
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player 2009 (Full List)
Relatives: Father Bobby Hull
Career
1269
741
650
1391
23
154.6
458
4876
110
Brett Hull slashed and dashed the rubber to its place beyond the crease 741 times, giving a helping hand 650 times for assists during his NHL career.
Patrick Kane
(Kaner, Showtime, Buzz, Doc, Peekaboo, Little Peekaboo, Peeks, Lil Peeks, Kanye, Pattycakes)
Position: RW • Shoots: Left
5-10, 177lb (178cm, 80kg)
Team: Detroit Red Wings
Born: November 19, 1988 (Age: 35-034d) in Buffalo, New York us
Draft: Chicago, 1st round (1st overall), 2007 NHL Entry
Amateur Teams: London Knights
Current salary: $2,750,000
Current cap hit: $2,750,000
Pronunciation: \PAT-rihk KAYN\
- 3x Cup Winner
- 2007-08 Calder
- 2007-08 AR
- 4x All Star
- 2012-13 Smythe
- 2015-16 Ross
- 2015-16 Hart
- 2015-16 Pearson
- NHL 100th Anniv. Team
2023-24
Career
9
1189
4
455
5
791
9
1246
-4
17
0.8
139.1
2
428
31
3942
0
68
19:21
20:15
50.5
52.2
48.9
64.4
Patrick Kane rocketed 453 blasts past opposing goalies while finding friendly sticks for 790 assists during his NHL brilliance.
Phil Kessel
(Phil the Thrill, Kess, The Legend, Philly Cheese, Hotdog Boy)
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
5-11, 208lb (180cm, 94kg)
Born: October 2, 1987 (Age: 36-082d) in Madison, Wisconsin us
Draft: Boston, 1st round (5th overall), 2006 NHL Entry
Amateur Teams: Minnesota
Pronunciation: \FIHL KEH-suhl\
Relatives: Cousin Dave Moss
Career
1286
413
579
992
-155
105.0
402
3849
70
17:42
49.1
55.5
Phil Kessel scored 413 career NHL goals and had assists, numbering 579 during his brilliant time in the League.
Alex Kovalev
(AK-27, Kovy, l’Artiste)
Position: RW • Shoots: Left
6-2, 222lb (188cm, 100kg)
Born: February 24, 1973 (Age: 50-302d) in Togliatti, USSR su
Draft: NY Rangers, 1st round (15th overall), 1991 NHL Entry
Career
1316
430
599
1029
-31
103.1
1304
3585
70
21:32
49.5
51.3
Alex Kovalev rocketed 430 blasts past opposing goalies while finding friendly sticks for 599 assists during his NHL brilliance.
Jari Kurri
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
6-0, 194lb (183cm, 87kg)
Born: May 18, 1960 (Age: 63-219d) in Helsinki, Finland fi
Draft: Edmonton, 4th round (69th overall), 1980 NHL Entry
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player 2001 (Full List)
Career
1251
601
797
1398
304
117.4
545
3149
72
Jari Kurri started the pencils at the scorer’s table, moving with 601 and helping friends find the mark for 797 assists during his NHL career.
Jarome Iginla
(Iggy)
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
6-1, 210lb (185cm, 95kg)
Born: July 1, 1977 (Age: 46-175d) in Edmonton, Alberta ca
Draft: Dallas, 1st round (11th overall), 1995 NHL Entry
Amateur Teams: Kamloops Blazers
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player 2020 (Full List)
Pronunciation: \jah-ROHM ih-GIHN-lah\
Career
1554
625
675
1300
30
157.9
1040
4759
101
20:31
49.6
52.5
Jarome Iginla found the back of the net 625 instances during his tenure and had 675 assists while skating in the NHL.
Jaromír Jágr
(Jags, Mario Jr., The Ageless Wonder)
Position: RW • Shoots: Left
6-3, 230lb (190cm, 104kg)
Born: February 15, 1972 (Age: 51-311d) in Kladno, Czechoslovakia cs
Draft: Pittsburgh, 1st round (5th overall), 1990 NHL Entry
Pronunciation: \YAIR-oh-MEER YAH-guhr\
- 2x Cup Winner
- 1990-91 AR
- 5x Ross
- 8x All Star
- 1998-99 Hart
- 3x Pearson
- 2015-16 Masterton
- NHL 100th Anniv. Team
Career
1733
766
1155
1921
322
217.1
1167
5637
135
21:41
55.1
56.6
Jaromír Jágr lit the arena lamps 766 times and had set up teammates for goals 1155 times for astounding 1921 total points during his NHL career.
Guy Lafleur
(The Flower, Le Démon Blond)
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
6-0, 185lb (183cm, 83kg)
Born: September 20, 1951 in Thurso, Quebec ca
Died: April 22, 2022 (Aged 70-214d)
Draft: Montreal, 1st round (1st overall), 1971 NHL Amateur
Amateur Teams: Quebec Remparts
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player 1988 (Full List)
Pronunciation: \GEE la-FLOOR\
Name Note: Full name Guy Damien Lafleur
Career
1126
560
793
1353
446
130.5
399
3516
98
Guy Lafleur lit the arena lamps 560 times and set up teammates for goals 793 times during his NHL career.
Steve Larmer
(Gramps)
Position: RW • Shoots: Left
5-11, 195lb (180cm, 88kg)
Born: June 16, 1961 (Age: 62-190d) in Peterborough, Ontario ca
Draft: Chicago, 6th round (120th overall), 1980 NHL Entry
Amateur Teams: Niagara Falls Flyers, Peterborough Petes
Relatives: Brother Jeff Larmer
Career
1006
441
571
1012
203
88.0
532
2807
60
Steve Larmer slashed and dashed the rubber to its place beyond the crease 441 times, giving a helping hand 571 times for assists during his NHL career.
Trevor Linden
(Captain Canuck, Captain Clutch)
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
6-4, 220lb (193cm, 99kg)
Born: April 11, 1970 (Age: 53-256d) in Medicine Hat, Alberta ca
Draft: Vancouver, 1st round (2nd overall), 1988 NHL Entry
Amateur Teams: Medicine Hat Tigers
Relatives: Brother Jamie Linden
Career
1382
375
492
867
-64
73.3
895
2704
41
18:15
41.8
36.0
Trevor Linden lit the arena lamps 375 times and had set up teammates for goals 492 times during his NHL career.
John MacLean
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
6-0, 200lb (183cm, 90kg)
Born: November 20, 1964 (Age: 59-033d) in Oshawa, Ontario ca
Draft: New Jersey, 1st round (6th overall), 1983 NHL Entry
Amateur Teams: Oshawa Generals
As Coach: 1 Yr, 9‑22‑2, 20 Pts. (Full Record)
Career
1194
413
429
842
43
74.3
1328
3324
63
John MacLean started the pencils at the scorer’s table, moving with 413 and helping friends find the mark for 429 assists during his NHL career.
Scott Mellanby
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
6-1, 208lb (185cm, 94kg)
Born: June 11, 1966 (Age: 57-195d) in Montreal, Quebec ca
Draft: Philadelphia, 2nd round (27th overall), 1984 NHL Entry
Amateur Teams: Wisconsin
Pronunciation: \MEL-un-bee\
Relatives: Cousin Kale Howarth
Career
1431
364
476
840
-37
71.4
2479
2960
56
Scott Mellanby slashed and dashed the rubber to its place beyond the crease 364 times, giving a helping hand 476 times for assists during his NHL career.
Lanny McDonald
(Mac, Machine Gun)
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
6-0, 185lb (183cm, 83kg)
Born: February 16, 1953 (Age: 70-310d) in Hanna, Alberta ca
Draft: Toronto, 1st round (4th overall), 1973 NHL Amateur
Amateur Teams: Calgary Centennials, Medicine Hat Tigers
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player 1992 (Full List)
Career
1111
500
506
1006
39
84.2
899
3445
54
Lanny McDonald lit the arena lamps 500 times and had set up teammates for goals 506 times during his NHL career.
Rick Middleton
(Nifty, Slick, Wheels)
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
5-11, 170lb (180cm, 77kg)
Born: December 4, 1953 (Age: 70-019d) in Toronto, Ontario ca
Draft: NY Rangers, 1st round (14th overall), 1973 NHL Amateur
Amateur Teams: Oshawa Generals
Career
1005
448
540
988
175
82.9
157
2272
59
Rick Middleton found the back of the net 448 instances during his tenure and had 540 assists while skating in the NHL.
Alexander Mogilny
(Almo, Alexander The Great)
Position: RW • Shoots: Left
6-0, 210lb (183cm, 95kg)
Born: February 18, 1969 (Age: 54-308d) in Khabarovsk, USSR su
Draft: Buffalo, 5th round (89th overall), 1988 NHL Entry
Career
990
473
559
1032
81
111.5
432
2966
66
Alexander Mogilny found the back of the net 473 instances during his tenure and had 559 assists while skating in the NHL. A goal-scoring machine: He tied for the NHL lead in goals in 1992-93 with 76 and remains the third-highest-scoring Russian in NHL history.
Joe Mullen
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
5-9, 180lb (175cm, 81kg)
Born: February 26, 1957 (Age: 66-300d) in New York, New York us
Amateur Teams: Boston College
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player 2000 (Full List)
Relatives: Brother Brian Mullen
Career
1062
502
561
1063
167
91.2
241
2787
73
Joe Mullen slashed and dashed the rubber to its place beyond the crease 502 times, giving a helping hand 561 times for assists during his NHL career.
Owen Nolan
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
6-1, 214lb (185cm, 97kg)
Born: February 12, 1972 (Age: 51-314d) in Belfast, United Kingdom gb
Draft: Quebec, 1st round (1st overall), 1990 NHL Entry
Amateur Teams: Cornwall Royals
Career
1200
422
463
885
-40
91.6
1793
3128
53
20:07
49.4
46.0
Owen Nolan, the “Big Easy,” carved his name in NHL lore with bone-crushing hits, a cannon shot, and fierce leadership. In 18 seasons, he racked up 339 goals, 550 points, and countless penalty minutes, leaving a trail of fear in opponents.
Wilf Paiement
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
6-1, 210lb (185cm, 95kg)
Born: October 16, 1955 (Age: 68-068d) in Earlton, Ontario ca
Draft: Kansas City, 1st round (2nd overall), 1974 NHL Amateur
Amateur Teams: Niagara Falls Flyers, St. Catharines Black Hawks
Relatives: Brother Rosaire Paiement
Career
946
356
458
814
-142
59.5
1759
2719
29
Wilf Paiement rocketed 356 blasts past opposing goalies while finding friendly sticks for 458 assists during his NHL brilliance.
Corey Perry
(Scorey, Perrs, The Worm)
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
6-3, 208lb (190cm, 94kg)
Born: May 16, 1985 (Age: 38-221d) in Peterborough, Ontario ca
Draft: Anaheim, 1st round (28th overall), 2003 NHL Entry
Amateur Teams: London Knights
Pronunciation: \KOHR-ee PAIR-ee\
2023-24
Career
16
1273
4
421
5
471
9
892
-5
46
0.8
106.6
12
1392
26
3304
1
73
14:39
17:00
41.7
51.4
46.4
52.4
Corey Perry started the pencils at the scorer’s table, moving with 421 and helping friends find the mark for 471 assists during his NHL career.
Mark Recchi
(Recchin’ Ball, Rex)
Position: RW • Shoots: Left
5-10, 195lb (178cm, 88kg)
Born: February 1, 1968 (Age: 55-325d) in Kamloops, British Columbia ca
Draft: Pittsburgh, 4th round (67th overall), 1988 NHL Entry
Amateur Teams: Kamloops Blazers, New Westminster Bruins
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player 2017 (Full List)
Pronunciation: \REH-kee\
Career
1652
577
956
1533
0
147.5
1033
3820
91
20:47
48.7
48.6
Mark Recchi found the back of the net 577 instances during his tenure and had 956 assists while skating in the NHL for 22 seasons and with seven teams.
Maurice Richard
(Rocket)
Position: RW • Shoots: Left
5-10, 170lb (178cm, 77kg)
Born: August 4, 1921 in Montreal, Quebec ca
Died: May 27, 2000 (Aged 78-297d)
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player 1961 (Full List)
As Coach: 1 Yr, 1‑1‑0, 2 Pts. (Full Record)
Relatives: Brother Henri Richard
Career
978
544
422
966
18
125.3
1287
166
84
Maurice Richard slashed and dashed the rubber to its place beyond the crease 544 times, giving a helping hand 422 times for assists during his NHL career, and he could be the best RW of all time.
Stéphane Richer
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
6-2, 215lb (188cm, 97kg)
Born: June 7, 1966 (Age: 57-199d) in Ripon, Quebec ca
Draft: Montreal, 2nd round (29th overall), 1984 NHL Entry
Career
1054
421
398
819
76
77.6
614
2849
72
Stéphane Richer scored 421 career NHL goals and had assists numbering 398 during his brilliant time in the League.
Teemu Selänne
(The Finnish Flash, Teukka Salama)
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
6-0, 200lb (183cm, 90kg)
Born: July 3, 1970 (Age: 53-173d) in Helsinki, Finland fi
Draft: Winnipeg, 1st round (10th overall), 1988 NHL Entry
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player 2017 (Full List)
Pronunciation: \TAY-moo suh-LAH-nay\
- Hall of Fame
- 1x Cup Winner
- 1992-93 Calder
- 1992-93 AR
- 4x All Star
- 1998-99 Richard
- 2005-06 Masterton
- NHL 100th Anniv. Team
Career
1451
684
773
1457
95
172.3
660
4540
110
19:52
49.5
53.1
During his NHL brilliance, Teemu Selänne rocketed 684 blasts past opposing goalies while finding friendly sticks for 773 assists.
Tomas Sandström
Position: RW • Shoots: Left
6-2, 205lb (188cm, 92kg)
Born: September 4, 1964 (Age: 59-110d) in Jakobstad, Finland fi
Draft: NY Rangers, 2nd round (36th overall), 1982 NHL Entry
Career
983
394
462
856
8
71.4
1193
2740
44
Tomas Sandström, the Swedish power forward, carved his name in NHL history with a career spanning from 1984 to 1999. This prolific scorer netted 394 goals in 983 games, reaching 50-point seasons ten times while finding friendly sticks for 462 assists.
Martin St. Louis
(Louie, Reggie)
Position: RW • Shoots: Left
5-8, 180lb (173cm, 81kg)
Born: June 18, 1975 (Age: 48-188d) in Laval, Quebec ca
Amateur Teams: Vermont
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player 2018 (Full List)
As Coach: 3 Yrs (Full Record)
Pronunciation: \mar-TAN san loo-EE\
Career
1134
391
642
1033
37
114.8
310
2884
66
20:22
49.3
55.9
Martin St. Louis scored 391 career NHL goals and had assists numbering 642 during his brilliant time in the League.
Dave Taylor
(Stitch)
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
6-0, 190lb (183cm, 86kg)
Born: December 4, 1955 (Age: 68-019d) in Levack, Ontario ca
Draft: Los Angeles, 15th round (210th overall), 1975 NHL Amateur
Amateur Teams: Clarkson
Career
1111
431
638
1069
186
84.5
1589
2417
47
Dave Taylor started the pencils at the scorer’s table, moving with 431 and helping friends find the mark for 638 assists during his NHL career.
Rick Tocchet
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
6-0, 210lb (183cm, 95kg)
Born: April 9, 1964 (Age: 59-258d) in Scarborough, Ontario ca
Draft: Philadelphia, 6th round (121st overall), 1983 NHL Entry
Amateur Teams: Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
As Coach: 8 Yrs (Full Record)
Pronunciation: \TAH-keht\
Career
1144
440
512
952
84
85.8
2970
2806
50
Rick Tocchet lit the arena lamps 440 times and had set up teammates for goals 512 times during his NHL career, making him one of the best right-wingers in the World.
Pat Verbeek
(Little Ball of Hate)
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
5-9, 192lb (175cm, 87kg)
Born: May 24, 1964 (Age: 59-213d) in Sarnia, Ontario ca
Draft: New Jersey, 3rd round (43rd overall), 1982 NHL Entry
Amateur Teams: Sudbury Wolves
Career
1424
522
540
1062
-46
94.7
2905
3285
67
Pat Verbeek, nicknamed “The Little Ball of Hate,” carved out a 20-year NHL career defined by grit, skill, and an undeniable edge. He wasn’t the biggest player, but his relentless work ethic, fiery competitiveness, and potent scoring touch made him a force on both ends of the ice. Verbeek had 522 goals and 540 assists for 1062 points over 1424 games across five teams and raised the Stanley Cup with the Dallas Stars in 1999.
Jakub Voráček
(Jake, Jakey, Scoracek)
Position: RW • Shoots: Left
6-2, 216lb (188cm, 97kg)
Team: Arizona Coyotes
Born: August 15, 1989 (Age: 34-130d) in Kladno, Czechoslovakia cs
Draft: Columbus, 1st round (7th overall), 2007 NHL Entry
Amateur Teams: Halifax Mooseheads
Current salary: $7,500,000
Current cap hit: $8,250,000
Pronunciation: \YA-kuhb VOHR-rah-chehk\
Career
1058
223
583
806
-36
76.4
525
2517
31
17:16
52.2
55.1
Jakub Voráček started the pencils at the scorer’s table, moving with 223 and helping friends find the mark for 583 assists during his NHL career.
Blake Wheeler
(Wheels, Big Wheels)
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
6-5, 225lb (196cm, 102kg)
Team: New York Rangers
Born: August 31, 1986 (Age: 37-114d) in Plymouth, Minnesota us
Draft: Phoenix, 1st round (5th overall), 2004 NHL Entry
Amateur Teams: Minnesota
Current salary: $800,000
Current cap hit: $800,000
Pronunciation: \BLAYK WEE-luhr\
2023-24
Career
31
1149
5
317
7
617
12
934
1
66
1.1
99.2
12
753
50
2922
0
48
12:23
18:17
48.1
52.1
55.8
55.6
Blake Wheeler scored 316 career NHL goals and had assists numbering 617 during his brilliant time in the League.
Justin Williams
(Mr. Game Seven, Stick, Willy)
Position: RW • Shoots: Right
6-1, 184lb (185cm, 83kg)
Born: October 4, 1981 (Age: 42-080d) in Cobourg, Ontario ca
Draft: Philadelphia, 1st round (28th overall), 2000 NHL Entry
Amateur Teams: Plymouth Whalers
Pronunciation: \JUHS-tihn WIHL-yuhms\
Career
1264
320
477
797
110
89.0
766
3308
44
16:53
56.9
54.8
Justin Williams scored 320 career NHL goals and had assists numbering 477 during his brilliant time in the League.
Conclusion
The right-wing position is filled with legends and Hall of Fame NHL skaters who are amongst Hockey’s greatest and the NHL’s Best Right Wings. So what do you think? We would love to read your comments in the section provided below.
Currently, some top RWs in scoring are Nikita Kucherov, Brock Boeser, and David Pastrňák, but you still have seasoned vets like Phil Kessel, Blake Wheeler, and Jakub Voráček adding to their career totals.
That is an open-ended question with many results depending on which lens you look for to determine it. For scoring goals in the 2023-24 season, Nikita Kucherov is an excellent choice for Brock Boeser. One could also throw names like Matthew Tkachuk and David Pastrnak into the mix, but many more deserve recognition. Maybe it’s a good topic for a future post.
According to Stathead, the legendary Mr. Hockey himself, Gordie Howe is the answer.
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