Larry Murphy

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Larry Murphy

Inducted:
2004

Larry Murphy NHL Hall of Fame

Player Stats

Stats:
6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb)

Born:
March 8, 1961
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

Position:
Defence

College:
Peterborough Petes

Larry Murphy was one of the NHL’s most consistent and productive defensemen, combining offensive skill with strong positional play across a 21-season career. Known for his smooth skating, intelligent puck movement, and quiet leadership, Murphy amassed over 1,200 points—ranking among the highest all-time for defensemen. He played for six NHL teams, winning four Stanley Cups with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings.

A two-time Second Team All-Star and member of Canada's 1987 Canada Cup team, Murphy was especially dominant in the playoffs, where his vision and composure helped anchor championship-caliber teams. Despite facing criticism early in his career, he earned respect through durability, efficiency, and championship pedigree. With 1,615 regular-season games played—the most by any defenseman at retirement—Murphy’s impact was defined by longevity and quiet excellence. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2004.

Murphy's Awards and Records

  • 4× Stanley Cup Champion (1991, 1992; 1997, 1998)
  • Member of Team Canada – 1987 Canada Cup champion
  • Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame (2004)
  • Known for elite outlet passes, power play vision, and playoff consistency

NHL Record

    • Most NHL games played by a defenseman at time of retirement
    • One of only five defensemen in NHL history to record over 1,200 career points
    • Only defenseman to record 50+ points in each of his first five seasons
    • One of the top playoff point producers among defensemen
    • Youngest defenseman at the time to reach 500 points
    • First-round pick (No. 4 overall) in the 1980 NHL Draft

    NHL Teams

    Los Angeles Kings (1980-84)
    Washington Capitals (1984-89)
    Minnesota North Stars (1989-91)
    Pittsburgh Penguins (1991-95)
    Toronto Maple Leafs (1995-96)
    Detroit Red Wings (1997-2001)


    NHL Draft:
    4th overall, 1980
    Los Angeles Kings

    Numbers Worn:
    55

    NHL Stats

    Seasons:
    21 (1980–2001)
    Games Played:
    1,615
    Goals:
    287
    Assists:
    929
    Points:
    1,216
    Playoff Games:
    215
    Playoff Points:
    156 (37 G, 119 A)