Sergei Fedorov

Sergei Fedorov was a groundbreaking talent who redefined versatility in the NHL. Defecting from the Soviet Union in 1990, he joined the Detroit Red Wings and quickly became a cornerstone of their success.

Fedorov's exceptional skating, offensive prowess, and defensive acumen allowed him to excel at both forward and defense positions.

Over his 18-season NHL career, he played for the Red Wings, Mighty Ducks, Blue Jackets, and Capitals, amassing 1,179 points in 1,248 games. He was pivotal in Detroit's Stanley Cup victories in 1997, 1998, and 2002, and in 1994, he became the first European-trained player to win the Hart Trophy as league MVP.

Fedorov also earned two Selke Trophies for his defensive excellence. Internationally, he secured multiple gold medals with the Soviet Union and Russia.

Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015, Fedorov's legacy as a trailblazer and complete player endures.

Fedorov's Awards and Records

• First European-trained player to win the Hart Trophy
• First Russian player to reach 1,000 NHL points
• Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame (2015)
• Named one of the "100 Greatest NHL Players" (2017)
• IIHF World Championship Gold Medals (1989, 1990, 2008)
• IIHF Hall of Fame Inductee (2016)

NHL Records

• List of NHL records (individual)
• Previously tied the record for Regular season overtime goals (15)
• First European-trained player to win the Hart Memorial Trophy
• First Russian player to reach 1,000 NHL points
• Largest single season amount paid to an NHL athlete ($28 million, 43 total games) (1997–98)
• Previously tied the record for "Fastest Skater" in the 1996 NHL All-Star Game SuperSkills Competition (13.510s '93 Gartner).
• Won the Hardest Shot Contest in the 2002 All-Star game with a recorded speed of 101.5 MPH.
• The only player in NHL history with Frank J. Selke Trophy and Hart Memorial Trophy in the same year - 1994.
• Oldest player in NHL history to score a Game 7 game-winning goal.

NHL Teams

Detroit Red Wings (1990-2003)
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2003-05)
Columbus Blue Jackets (2005-07)
Washington Capitals (2007-08)
Metallurg Magnitogorsk (2009-12)