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Darryl Sittler

Darryl Glen Sittler is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre best known for his long NHL career with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Philadelphia Flyers and Detroit Red Wings.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Darryl Sittler is a Canadian former NHL centre best known for his record-setting 10-point game in 1976. He spent most of his career with the Toronto Maple Leafs and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1989.

What it is

Darryl Glen Sittler is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played 15 NHL seasons from 1970 to 1985, primarily with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He also played for the Philadelphia Flyers and Detroit Red Wings.

Why it matters

Sittler set the NHL single-game points record on February 7, 1976, scoring six goals and four assists for 10 points against the Boston Bruins. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1989 and named one of the NHL's 100 Greatest Players in 2017.

Key details

Born in St. Jacobs, Ontario, Sittler recorded 484 goals and 637 assists for 1,121 points in 1,096 regular-season games. He remains a prominent figure in Toronto Maple Leafs history and Canadian hockey lore.

In short

  • Set NHL record with 10 points in one game
  • Played 15 seasons, mostly with Maple Leafs
  • Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1989
  • Scored 1,121 career points
Canadian angle

Sittler is one of the best-known Canadian hockey players of his era and a prominent figure in Toronto Maple Leafs history. His record-setting performance and Hall of Fame career are part of Canadian hockey lore.

Quick questions

Who is Darryl Sittler?
Darryl Sittler is a Canadian former NHL centre best known for his long career with the Toronto Maple Leafs and for holding the NHL single-game points record.
What record did Darryl Sittler set?
He set the NHL record for most points in a single game with 10 points (six goals, four assists) on February 7, 1976.
How many NHL points did Darryl Sittler score?
He finished with 1,121 regular-season points in 1,096 NHL games.

Sources

  1. National Hockey League — https://www.nhl.com/player/darryl-sittler-8451386
    Supports: NHL games played and career totals.
  2. National Hockey League — https://www.nhl.com/news/darryl-sittler-100-greatest-nhl-hockey-players-284884844
    Supports: Career totals, teams played for, Hall of Fame induction, and 100 Greatest NHL Players recognition.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darryl_Sittler
    Supports: Record-setting 10-point game on February 7, 1976.
  4. Canada's Walk of Fame — https://www.canadaswalkoffame.com/inductees/darryl-sittler/
    Supports: Birth details, Maple Leafs career context, Hall of Fame induction, and Canadian legacy.
  5. Elite Prospects — https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/22054/darryl-sittler
    Supports: Birthplace, position, shooting side, draft position, and retired status.