Guy Lafleur
Inducted:
1988

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 Records
- 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 (1989-91)
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
