He shoots...he scores!
That's the iconic celebration cry of hockey.
Good goaltending can be spectacular. We're told that defense wins championships. But for pure, entertaining fun on the ice, nothing beats a goal-fest.
When looking at the greatest offenses in NHL history, there are a number of factors to consider. The actual number of goals scored is important, but so is the era in which a team was playing. The style of the NHL game has changed a lot since the league opened for business back in 1917.
One can also weigh superstar scorers against balanced attacks on different teams and factor in the squad's ultimate success—did their scoring get them closer to Lord Stanley's mug?
You'll see one name appear again and again. It really shows what an important figure this man has been in the game. Can you think of who it will be?
Let's get started at No. 10.
Stats are courtesy of NHL.com and the 2000 NHL Official Guide and Record Book
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