Reilly Smith Franchise Games Played Record
Right winger and unrestricted free agent who won the Stanley Cup with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2023.
Reilly Smith (born April 1, 1991) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a right winger and is currently an unrestricted free agent.
Quick Facts
- Player
- Reilly Smith
- Position
- Right Wing
- Role
- Franchise Games Played Record Holder (formerly held by William Karlsson)
- Affiliation
- Vegas Golden Knights (NHL)
- Status
- Active Record Holder
Lore & Background
Smith won the Stanley Cup with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2023. After stints with the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers following Vegas' Cup win, he remains an unrestricted free agent as of the latest updates.
Reader's Guide
Smith played junior hockey with St. Michael's College School before playing three seasons of NCAA Division I collegiate hockey with the Miami University's RedHawks. He was drafted in the third round, 69th overall, by the Dallas Stars in the 2009 NHL entry draft. He played one full season with the Stars before being traded to the Boston Bruins. After a short time in Boston, he joined the Florida Panthers for two seasons before landing with the Vegas Golden Knights.
Did You Know?
- Smith is the younger brother of professional lacrosse player Rory Smith and former NHL defenceman Brendan Smith, who last played for the New Jersey Devils.
- He was born on April 1, 1991, in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who holds the Vegas Golden Knights' all-time franchise record for most games played?
Reilly Smith is the player with the most appearances in Golden Knights history, a mark he accumulated across the entire span of the team's existence since its expansion debut.
What position does Reilly Smith play, and what is his role in franchise history?
He lines up as a center (also listed at left wing) and stands as the sole franchise games-played leader, outlasting every teammate who helped build the early roster.
How did Reilly Smith end up with the most games played for the Golden Knights?
By simply showing up and playing steadily season after season, he edged past every other player on the original and subsequent rosters to become the team's most durable presence.
Is Reilly Smith's franchise games-played record still active?
Yes, Smith remains the current active record holder, and no other player has surpassed his total in a Golden Knights jersey.
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