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Vincent Lecavalier

Vincent Lecavalier is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre from Île-Bizard, Quebec.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Vincent Lecavalier is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre from Île-Bizard, Quebec, who played 17 NHL seasons and won the Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2004.

What it is

Lecavalier was drafted first overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in 1998 and spent most of his career there. He later played for the Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kings before retiring in 2016. Known for his scoring touch, he recorded 421 goals and 528 assists over 1,212 regular-season games.

Why it matters

Lecavalier is a notable figure in Canadian hockey history. He won the Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy as the NHL's top goal-scorer in 2006–07 and represented Canada internationally, including a gold medal at the 2004 World Cup of Hockey. His career highlights a successful Quebec-born player who reached the pinnacle of the sport.

Key details

After retiring, Lecavalier joined the Montreal Canadiens organization in 2022 as a special advisor to hockey operations. He remains connected to the game, offering insight from his playing days. His 949 career points place him among the top Canadian scorers of his era.

In short

  • Drafted first overall by Tampa Bay in 1998.
  • Won the Stanley Cup in 2004 with the Lightning.
  • Led the NHL in goals in 2006–07 (Rocket Richard Trophy).
  • Now a special advisor for the Montreal Canadiens.
Canadian angle

A Canadian from Quebec, Lecavalier represented Canada internationally and is a notable figure in Canadian hockey history.

Quick questions

What position did Vincent Lecavalier play?
He played centre and shot left-handed.
What are Vincent Lecavalier's career totals?
He finished with 949 points in 1,212 NHL regular-season games, including 421 goals and 528 assists.
Did Vincent Lecavalier win the Stanley Cup?
Yes. He won the Stanley Cup with Tampa Bay in 2004.

Sources

  1. NHL — https://www.nhl.com/player/vincent-lecavalier-8467329
    Supports: Career totals, Stanley Cup, retirement stats, awards
  2. Montreal Canadiens — https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/team/vincent-lecavalier
    Supports: Birthplace, NHL career summary, post-playing role, junior career, QMJHL Hall of Fame
  3. NHL — https://www.nhl.com/news/vincent-lecavalier-retires-from-nhl-281004386
    Supports: Retirement, Stanley Cup, Rocket Richard Trophy, King Clancy Trophy, career totals
  4. Canadian Olympic Committee — https://olympic.ca/team-canada/vincent-lecavalier/
    Supports: Canadian nationality, birthplace, Olympic/team Canada connection
  5. Elite Prospects — https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/3667/vincent-lecavalier
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, physical profile, draft position, position, shoots, retired status