RANKED: The 25 Greatest Players in NHL History

23. Phil Esposito, Center

When Esposito retired in the early 1980s, he was second on the NHL career list for goals and points. He’s currently sixth all-time with 717 goals and 10th with 1,590 points. Esposito scored 76 goals in 78 games during the 1970-71 season with Boston, and netted more than 60 on three other occasions. He and his younger brother Tony both enjoyed Hall of Fame careers.

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