Wayne Gretzky 1985 Art Ross Trophy

Lore & Background

The trophy has been awarded 71 times to 29 players since its introduction in the 1947–48 NHL season. Players from the Edmonton Oilers have won the trophy 14 times. Wayne Gretzky has won the trophy a record ten times, seven consecutively. Gordie Howe, Mario Lemieux, and Connor McDavid have each won it six times. Phil Esposito and Jaromir Jagr each have five. Gretzky is the only player to win the trophy for more than one team. Stan Mikita is the only player to win the Art Ross, Hart, and Lady Byng Trophies all in the same season, which he did twice. Bobby Orr is the only defenseman to win the scoring title.

Reader's Guide

The NHL rules stipulate three tiebreakers in case two or more players are tied in points: player with most goals, player with fewer games played, player scoring first goal of the season. Scoring ties happened in three seasons, all decided by the first tiebreaker of scoring more goals.

Did You Know?

• Connor McDavid and Wayne Gretzky are the only players to win multiple Art Ross trophies before age 21.
• Sidney Crosby became the youngest player to win the Art Ross Trophy at age 19.
• Martin St. Louis became the oldest player to capture the Art Ross at age 37.
• Henrik and Daniel Sedin are the only siblings to win the award.