Scott Stevens
Inducted:
2007
Player Stats
Stats:
6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
215 lb (98 kg; 15 st 5 lb)
Born:
April 1, 1964
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Position:
Defence
College:
Kitchener Rangers
Scott Stevens was the heart and soul of the New Jersey Devils' defensive dynasty in the 1990s and early 2000s. A towering, physical presence, he revolutionized the art of the hip check and maintained a positive plus/minus every season across 22 years. Known as a no-nonsense captain, Stevens led the Devils to three Stanley Cup titles (1995, 2000, 2003), earning the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2000 as playoff MVP.
Over 1,635 NHL games, he scored 196 goals and added 712 assists for a total of 908 points, and he held the record for most penalty minutes among Hall of Famers at one time. His leadership, consistency, and imposing style made him one of the most respected defensemen in hockey history. Stevens was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2007 and later named among the NHL’s 100 Greatest Players in 2017.
Stevens's Awards and Records
- 3× Stanley Cup Champion – 1995, 2000, 2003
- Conn Smythe Trophy (Playoff MVP) – 2000
- NHL All-Star Appearances: 12 times
- Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee – 2007
- Named among NHL’s 100 Greatest Players – 2017
- Devils Captain: 1992–2004 (longest-serving)
NHL Records
- Most NHL games by a defenseman at retirement – 1,635 (now held by others)
- Second-most regular-season wins by a defenseman in NHL history
- Youngest NHL player to reach 1,500 games
- Zero negative plus/minus seasons across entire career
- Among top 10 all-time in NHL penalty minutes for defensemen
- Ranked #3 in Devils’ playoff games played – 153 contests
NHL Teams
Washington Capitals (1982-90)
St. Louis Blues (1990-91)
New Jersey Devils (1991-2004)
NHL draft:
5th overall, 1982
Washington Capitals
Numbers Worn:
4
NHL Stats
Seasons:
22 (1982–2004)
Games Played:
1,635
Goals:
196
Assists:
712
Points:
908
Plus/Minus:
Never Negative
Penalty Minutes:
2,785
Playoff Game:
233
Playoff Points:
118