Wayne Gretzky scored 894 regular-season goals in his NHL career, and 1,016 total goals when you include the playoffs.

Quick Scoop

Core stats

  • Regular-season NHL goals: 894.
  • Playoff goals: 122.
  • Total NHL goals (regular season + playoffs): 1,016.

So if you’re asking “how many goals did Wayne Gretzky score,” most people mean his 894 official regular‑season NHL goals, which was long considered an “unbreakable” record.

Tiny bit of context

  • Gretzky set the all‑time goals record when he passed Gordie Howe with goal number 802 on March 23, 1994, and finished at 894 before retiring in 1999.
  • He also holds the record for most goals in a single season with 92 in 1981–82.

In fan discussions and forums, you’ll often see people emphasize the 1,016 number to highlight just how absurd his scoring was once you include playoff pressure games.

TL;DR:

  • Gretzky NHL regular-season goals: 894.
  • Gretzky NHL total goals including playoffs: 1,016.

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