Nels Stewart
Inducted:
1952
Player Stats
6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Born:
December 29, 1899
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Died:
August 21, 1957
Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada
Position:
Centre
College:
NA
Nels Stewart was one of the most dangerous goal scorers in NHL history, dominating the league during the late 1920s and 1930s with his powerful shot and fearless style. Playing from 1925 to 1940, Stewart starred for the Boston Bruins and later the New York Americans. He was known for his booming slap shot, strength around the net, and willingness to absorb punishment to score goals in a rugged, low-scoring era.
Stewart’s 1925–26 rookie season remains one of the greatest in sports history; he led the Montreal Maroons to a Stanley Cup championship while becoming the only player to win the Hart Trophy (MVP) and the league scoring title in his first year. Known for his "Old Poison" moniker—given to him because of his ability to "poison" the hopes of opposing goaltenders—he retired as the NHL’s all-time leading scorer with 324 goals, a record that stood until it was broken by Maurice Richard in 1952. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1952.
Stewart's Awards and Record:
- Stanley Cup Champion (1926 with Montreal Maroons)
- 2x Hart Memorial Trophy (1926, 1930)
- NHL Scoring Leader (1926)
- NHL Goal Scoring Leader (1926)
- First-Team All-Star (1934)
- Won the Hart Trophy in 1926 and 1930
- Led NHL in scoring in 1926
- Holds the NHL record for fastest two goals
NHL Teams
Montreal Maroons (1925-1932)
Boston Bruins (1932-1935,1936-1937)
New York Americans (1935-1940)
Number Worn:
15
NHL Stats
Seasons Played:
15 (1925–1940)
Games Played:
650
Goals:
324
Assists:
191
Points:
515
Penalty Minutes:
953
Playoff Games:
50
Goals:
9
Assists:
12
Points:
21
Penalty Minutes:
47