Guy Lafleur Hall of Fame NHL

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Guy Lafleur

Inducted:
1988

Guy Lafleur NHL Hall of Fame

Player Stats

6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)

Born:
September 20, 1951
Thurso, Quebec, Canada

Died:
April 22, 2022
Kirkland, Quebec, Canada

Position:
Right Wing

College:
NA

Guy Lafleur was one of hockey’s most electrifying offensive stars, known for his speed, skill, and scoring ability. Playing primarily for the Montreal Canadiens during the 1970s and early 1980s, Lafleur helped lead the team to five Stanley Cup championships. He was the first NHL player to score 50 goals and 100 points in six consecutive seasons, setting a new standard for offensive excellence.

Lafleur’s graceful skating and scoring touch made him a fan favorite and one of the league’s most prolific scorers. He won the Hart Trophy as league MVP and the Art Ross Trophy as scoring leader multiple times. Lafleur’s impact on the game extended beyond his statistics, inspiring a generation of players with his style and passion. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988.

Lafleur's Awards and Honors

  • Named to 5 NHL First All-Star Teams
  • Known for his fast skating and offensive creativity
  • Selected to 6 NHL All-Star Games
  • 5× Stanley Cup Champion (1973, 1976–1979)
  • Hart Memorial Trophy (MVP): 1977
  • Art Ross Trophy (Scoring Leader): 1976, 1977, 1978

NHL Records

    • First NHL player to score 50+ goals in six consecutive seasons
    • Recorded 560 career goals and 1,353 career points
    • Won the Art Ross Trophy as league scoring leader three times (1976, 1977, 1978)
    • Awarded the Hart Memorial Trophy as NHL MVP in 1977

      NHL Teams

      Montreal Canadiens (1971-1985)
      New York Rangers (1988-1989)
      Quebec Nordiques (1989-1991)

      National team:
      Canada (1976, 1981)

      NHL Draft:
      1st overall, 1971
      Montreal Canadiens

      Number Worn:
      10

      NHL Stats

      Seasons:
      1971–1991
      Games Played:
      1,126
      Goals:
      560
      Assists:
      793
      Points:
      1,353
      Plus/Minus:
      +254
      Penalty Minutes:
      1,148