Each NHL team boasts a selection of players whose performances and achievements have distinguished them among their peers. These players may be scoring forwards, skilled defensemen, or exceptional goaltenders, and among them, a few have earned the status of being considered the very best. Their contributions warrant a place on their franchise's Mount Rushmore, representing the top four players in team history. For franchises with lengthy histories, such a selection process can be challenging, while teams with a relatively brief existence may find it simpler to curate their lists. This analysis focuses specifically on the past 25 years of NHL history, beginning with the 2000-01 season, to highlight those players familiar to contemporary fans due to their overall performance, postseason success, and value to their clubs, as well as their potential appeal as fan favorites during this period. Some players might also appear on multiple teams' Mount Rushmore due to the nature of their careers, which may include stints with relocated franchises such as the Atlanta Thrashers, now the Winnipeg Jets, or the Arizona Coyotes, now the Utah Mammoth.

The Anaheim Ducks' Mount Rushmore highlights Ryan Getzlaf, Corey Perry, Teemu Selänne, and Jean-Sébastien Giguère. Getzlaf, who served as the longest-serving captain in Ducks history for 12 seasons, holds franchise records for games played (1,157), assists (737), and points (1,019). Perry made his mark during the 2010-11 season by winning both the Hart Memorial Trophy and the Maurice Richard Trophy. He ranks second in franchise history with 372 goals, third with 404 assists, and is noted for his overall contributions with 776 points. A Hall of Famer, Selänne spent 15 of his 21 NHL seasons with the Ducks, where he holds the franchise record for goals (457), and ranks second in assists (531) and points (988). Giguère holds the franchise record for wins (206) and shutouts (32) as a goaltender and earned the Conn Smythe Trophy for his playoff performance in 2003. All four players played pivotal roles in the Ducks' journey to the Stanley Cup championship in 2007.

Turning to the Boston Bruins, their Mount Rushmore features Patrice Bergeron, Zdeno Chára, David Pastrňák, and Brad Marchand. Bergeron is a celebrated six-time winner of the Frank J. Selke Trophy, making him a key player with third-most games played (1,294), alongside 427 goals and 1,040 points in franchise history. Chára, another Hall of Famer, captained the Bruins for 14 seasons, winning the James Norris Memorial Trophy in 2008-09 and contributing to the team’s 2011 Stanley Cup triumph. Pastrňák, being only the second Bruin to achieve at least 60 goals in a single season, won the Maurice Richard Trophy for the 2019-20 campaign and ranks fourth among the NHL's scoring leaders with 391 points since his NHL debut in the 2014-15 season. Marchand, likewise part of the 2011 championship team, ranks fourth in Bruins' history with 1,090 games played and 422 goals.

The Buffalo Sabres' selections include Ryan Miller, Jason Pominville, Rasmus Dahlin, and Thomas Vanek. As a goaltender, Miller earned the Vezina Trophy in the 2009-10 season, leading franchise records with 540 games played and 284 wins. Pominville, who dedicated 11 of his 15 NHL seasons to the Sabres, ranks eighth in franchise history with 733 games played, 304 assists, and 521 points. Dahlin currently ranks second among Sabres defensemen all-time with 360 points and is ninth overall with 277 assists. Vanek, who played nine of his 14 NHL seasons in Buffalo, leads the team's scoring efforts since 2000-01 with 254 goals and ranks second with 497 overall points.

The Calgary Flames' Mount Rushmore includes Jarome Iginla, Miikka Kiprusoff, Mark Giordano, and Johnny Gaudreau. Iginla, a Hall of Famer, holds franchise records for games played (1,219), goals (525), and points (1,095). Twice a winner of the Maurice Richard Trophy, he also captured the Art Ross Trophy in the 2001-02 season. Kiprusoff, who won the Vezina Trophy in the 2005-06 campaign, stands as the franchise leader in multiple goaltending categories, including wins (305) and shutouts (41). Giordano, a 2018-19 James Norris Memorial Trophy winner, ranks third all-time among Flames in games played (949), assists (366), and points (509). Gaudreau, a recipient of the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 2016-17, remains among the Flames' all-time top assist providers (399) and total points (609).

Continuing to the Carolina Hurricanes, their four representatives are Rod Brind'Amour, Eric Staal, Jaccob Slavin, and Sebastian Aho. Brind'Amour has a distinguished history with two Frank J. Selke Trophies to his name, ranking fourth in franchise assists (299) and fifth in points (473) while captaining the team to a Stanley Cup victory in 2005-06. Staal played a critical role during that Cup run, presenting himself second in franchise history with 322 goals, 453 assists, and 775 points. Slavin, who has partaken in 745 games, earned the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 2020-21 and 2023-24. Aho, among the top goal scorers in franchise history, is third with 283 goals, and his contributions also extend to 631 points.

The Chicago Blackhawks Mount Rushmore features Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, Duncan Keith, and Brent Seabrook. Kane's accolades include the Calder Memorial Trophy (2007-08), Conn Smythe Trophy (2012-13), and a significant collection of awards including the Hart Memorial Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award in 2015-16. Toews also claimed the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2009-10 and earned the Frank J. Selke Trophy in 2012-13. Notably, Keith, a Hall of Famer, received the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2014-15 and has won the James Norris Memorial Trophy twice (2009-10 and 2013-14). Seabrook is recognized for his durability, ranking fourth in franchise history with 1,114 games played, in addition to contributing 103 career goals. Collectively, this group played crucial roles in securing three Stanley Cup championships in 2009-10, 2012-13, and 2014-15.

The Colorado Avalanche celebrate Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, Joe Sakic, and Peter Forsberg on their Mount Rushmore. Since entering the league in 2013-14, MacKinnon has won the Calder Memorial Trophy, Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (2019-20), and both the Hart Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award in 2023-24. Makar, a two-time winner of the James Norris Memorial Trophy, has earned considerable recognition including the Calder Trophy in 2019-20 and the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2022. The all-time offensive leader for the Avalanche, Sakic, distinguished himself with the Hart, Ted Lindsay, and Lady Byng trophies in the 2000-01 season. Forsberg, a two-time winner of the Hart Trophy and 2002-03 Art Ross Trophy recipient, sits fourth all-time among the franchise’s assist leaders with 538. Both legends were integral components in the Avalanche's Stanley Cup victories in 1996 and 2001, while MacKinnon and Makar contributed to the 2022 triumph.

In terms of the Columbus Blue Jackets, their leading figures are Sergei Bobrovsky, Rick Nash, Zach Werenski, and Boone Jenner. A two-time Vezina Trophy winner, Bobrovsky heads the franchise in goaltending with 374 games played, achieving 213 wins and 33 shutouts. Nash co-holds the single-season goal record (41) and won the Maurice Richard Trophy in 2003-04. As the franchise leader in goals (289) and points (547), he is a vital historical figure. Werenski, a key defenseman, has recorded 271 assists and was a runner-up for the James Norris Memorial Trophy in the 2024-25 season. Jenner leads the team with 741 games played and ranks among the top contributors with 199 goals and 383 points.

The Dallas Stars Mount Rushmore includes Mike Modano, Jamie Benn, Sergei Zubov, and Marty Turco. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, Modano stands as the franchise leader across several categories: 1,459 games played, 557 goals, 802 assists, and 1,359 total points. Benn has clinched the distinction of being the only Star to secure the Art Ross Trophy in the 2014-15 season and ranks second for games played (1,192) and goals scored (399). Hall of Famer Zubov occupies fourth on franchise scoring with 438 assists, while Turco leads Stars' goaltenders in games played (509), wins (262), and shutouts (40).

For the Detroit Red Wings, the prominent players are Nicklas Lidström, Steve Yzerman, Pavel Datsyuk, and Henrik Zetterberg. Lidström, who was awarded the James Norris Memorial Trophy seven times from 2000-01 to 2010-11, etched his name in history by being the first European captain of an NHL team to lead towards a Stanley Cup victory in 2008. Yzerman holds the franchise record for assists (1,063) and is noted for captaining the team to three Stanley Cups, including a memorable win in 2002. Another Hall of Famer, Datsyuk, earned accolades including four Lady Byng Trophies and three Selke Trophies during his tenure. Zetterberg took home the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2008 and is regarded for his significant contributions to the team, ranking fifth on the all-time scoring list.

The Edmonton Oilers recognize Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and Ryan Smyth within their franchise realm. McDavid's reign since the 2016-17 season features five Art Ross Trophies, four Ted Lindsay Awards, three Hart Memorial Trophies, and occasional wins of the Maurice Richard as well as the Conn Smythe Trophy. Draisaitl made his mark by winning the Art Ross, Lindsay and Hart trophies in 2019-20, while also claiming the Richard Trophy in 2024-25. Nugent-Hopkins stands third among the franchise's leaders in games played (959), as well as seventh for assists and total scoring. With a 15-year stint at the Oilers, Smyth ranks second all-time with 971 games played, and among the top contributors in goals and points.

The Florida Panthers highlight Aleksander Barkov, Aaron Ekblad, Jonathan Huberdeau, and Roberto Luongo on their Mount Rushmore. Barkov tops various franchise metrics with 804 games played, 286 goals, 496 assists, and 782 overall points, clinching the Frank J. Selke Trophy three times since 2020-21. Ekblad, the Calder Trophy winner in 2014-15, maintains the second position in games played. Both players played pivotal roles in leading the Panthers to Stanley Cup championships in consecutive seasons (2024 and 2025). Huberdeau remains second in franchise scoring with 198 goals, 415 assists, and is third for games played. As for Luongo, he is celebrated as the franchise's goaltending leader stemming from 572 games, and 230 victories.

The Los Angeles Kings feature Anze Kopitar, Drew Doughty, Jonathan Quick, and Dustin Brown on their Mount Rushmore. As the franchise leader in games played (1,454) and assists (838), Kopitar has garnered accolades such as a comprehensive three-time winner of the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy and a two-time winner of the Frank J. Selke Trophy. Doughty ranks third in games played and won the James Norris Memorial Trophy in 2015-16. Quick, the top goaltender for the franchise, has recorded 743 games played, alongside 370 wins and 57 shutouts while winning the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2012. Brown captained the team from 2008-09 to 2015-16 and maintains a strong presence with second-most games played in franchise history.

The Minnesota Wild celebrate Mikko Koivu, Marián Gáborík, Kirill Kaprizov, and Jared Spurgeon on their Mount Rushmore. Koivu, who served as the team's longest-serving captain, holds the record of 1,028 games played, with 504 assists and 709 points. Gáborík marked his era as the Wild’s first major star, leading with 219 goals and standing second in franchise history in total points. Kaprizov, who made his mark by winning the Calder Trophy in 2020-21, enjoys the distinction of holding their single-season records for goals and assists. The current captain, Spurgeon, ranks second in games played and is positioned among the top players in assists and points.

For the Montreal Canadiens, Carey Price, Saku Koivu, P.K. Subban, and Andrei Markov are featured. Price sets multiple franchise records including games played (712), wins (361), and single-season wins (44). He holds the unique accomplishment of capturing the Hart, Vezina, Jennings, and Lindsay Trophies in a single season (2014-15). Koivu, who kneeled at No. 7 with assists, made lasting contributions during his 13-year tenure. Subban, who spent several formative years with the organization, achieved individual accolades including the James Norris Memorial Trophy. Markov, having played his entire career within the team, ranks sixth in games played and has earned considerable respect among fans.

The Nashville Predators highlight Roman Josi, Pekka Rinne, Filip Forsberg, and Shea Weber as their leading figures. Josi, the franchise leader with games played (962), assists (534), and points (724), also serves as their longest-serving captain and won the James Norris Memorial Trophy in 2019-20. Rinne, a former Vezina Trophy winner, tops the franchise in several goaltending categories. Forsberg holds significance in single-season goals as well as all-time goals for the franchise. Weber, a Hall of Famer, captained the team and occupies high standings among franchise records in games, goals, assists, and points.

The New Jersey Devils' Mount Rushmore includes Martin Brodeur, Scott Stevens, Scott Niedermayer, and Patrik Eliáš. Widely regarded as one of the best goaltenders, Brodeur leads the NHL in wins, games played, and shutouts, with a remarkable collection of Vezina Trophies achieved during his tenure. Stevens, the longest-serving captain, recorded significant milestones in games played, while Niedermayer is credited with remarkable assist records and James Norris Memorial Trophy victories. Eliáš stands atop the franchise's scoring records with goals, assists, and total points, contributing to the team’s success during his tenure, including multiple Stanley Cup victories.

The New York Islanders celebrate John Tavares, Brock Nelson, Anders Lee, and Mathew Barzal on their Mount Rushmore. Tavares ranks among the highest scorers in franchise history with impressive point totals stemming from his contribution during his career span. Nelson is notable as a solid presence in scoring, assists, and games played. Since being appointed captain in 2018, Lee has contributed to the team's offensive success, while Barzal made waves by winning the Calder Trophy and considerably marking the assist leaderboard.

The New York Rangers recognize Henrik Lundqvist, Artemi Panarin, Chris Kreider, and Adam Fox. Lundqvist, affectionately known as 'King Henrik', stands as the franchise's all-time leader in several goaltending statistics. Panarin, a crucial scorer since joining the team, has made a significant impact across the franchise scoring leaderboards. Kreider holds high rankings in goals and games played, promising a strong future aspect, while Fox recently won the James Norris Memorial Trophy, representing a vital addition to the franchise's history as a top-performing defenseman.

The Ottawa Senators Mount Rushmore features Daniel Alfredsson, Erik Karlsson, Jason Spezza, and Wade Redden. Alfredsson is a franchise icon, demonstrating a remarkable scoring record during his long tenure, with multiple accolades. Karlsson, a two-time Norris Trophy winner, continues to make his mark in overall scoring among the franchise. Spezza stands as among the top scorers with impressive totals while Redden remains a key historical player with significant contributions in games played and assists.

For the Philadelphia Flyers, Claude Giroux, Sean Couturier, Jakub Voráček, and Simon Gagné form their Mount Rushmore. As a team captain for nearly a decade, Giroux's record-setting tenure is highlighted by significant scoring metrics. Couturier earned individual recognition including the Frank J. Selke Trophy, marking him as a top player in recent years, while Voráček's extended career proves noteworthy in franchise history. Gagné is recognized for his sustained success contributing to franchise presence at the highest level.

The Pittsburgh Penguins host Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Marc-André Fleury, and Kris Letang on their Mount Rushmore. Crosby occupies a pivotal leadership role with records across games played and assists, amassing several major awards throughout his career. Malkin's accolades include the Hart and Conn Smythe trophies, confirming his status as a central piece in team history. Fleury, as the franchise's all-time leading goaltender, is celebrated for his critical role in the Penguins’ success, a sentiment echoed for Letang, who maintains impressive rankings in games played and assists among defensemen.

The San Jose Sharks' representatives include Patrick Marleau, Joe Thornton, Brent Burns, and Evgeni Nabokov. Marleau's record-setting career began with the franchise, while Thornton's impact on scoring has solidified his legacy among the franchise's top contributors. Burns has maintained relevance as a leading player, earning significant accolades, while Nabokov remains the franchise goaltending face along with magnificent personal milestones attained through his career.

For the Seattle Kraken, Jared McCann, Vince Dunn, Jordan Eberle, and Adam Larsson symbolize the young franchise. McCann made notable achievements as the single-season record holder for goals and points. Dunn's performance showcases significant contributions in assists, while Eberle marks his position as one of the top scorers early in Kraken history. Larsson has been an indispensable player forming a resilient defense during the organization’s formative years.

The St. Louis Blues celebrated Alex Pietrangelo, Ryan O'Reilly, Chris Pronger, and Vladimir Tarasenko on their Mount Rushmore. Pietrangelo made history by captaining the team to its first Stanley Cup victory. O'Reilly's lasting imprint through awards and contributions cements his impact, while Pronger, despite a limited tenure, remains a franchise leader in critical statistical categories. Tarasenko enhances his legacy as a top scorer and an essential piece of the franchise's Stanley Cup run.

Lastly, the Tampa Bay Lightning highlight Steven Stamkos, Nikita Kucherov, Martin St. Louis, and Victor Hedman. Stamkos, the franchise's all-time leader in goals, also holds significant accolades through multiplied Stanley Cup victories. Kucherov's scoring prowess establishes him as a franchise cornerstone, while St. Louis enjoyed a prolific career leading to unprecedented success for the team. Hedman's impact continues to prove crucial alongside multiple individual accolades and contributions toward championships.

The Toronto Maple Leafs feature Auston Matthews, Mats Sundin, Mitch Marner, and Morgan Rielly as their distinguished players. Matthews, scoring record-holder, shines prominently within the organization, while Sundin remains prominent in franchise history as an impactful influence. Marner's commitment to the team's growth underlines his future potential, and Rielly maintains a place among historical ranks with respectable contributions across assists and points.

The Utah Mammoth, previously the Phoenix/Arizona Coyotes, decorated their Mount Rushmore with Shane Doan, Clayton Keller, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, and Ilya Bryzgalov. Doan, a prominent face of the franchise, leads all major statistical categories, while Keller's scoring contributions establish a bright future. Ekman-Larsson, recognized amongst foundational players, assisted the team's stability over the years alongside Bryzgalov's successful achievements as the franchise's goaltender in pivotal moments.

Lastly, the Vancouver Canucks feature Henrik Sedin, Daniel Sedin, Markus Näslund, and Quinn Hughes. The Sedin twins became the first siblings inducted into the Hall of Fame, with Henrik standing as the franchise leader across numerous categories. Markus Näslund, another Hall of Famer, exemplified influence through distinguished accolades, while Hughes stands out having recently clinched the Norris Trophy, symbolizing the franchise’s forward progress into future achievements.

The Vegas Golden Knights' Mount Rushmore includes Marc-André Fleury, Jonathan Marchessault, Shea Theodore, and Jack Eichel. Leading the team to the 2018 Stanley Cup Final, Fleury remains the franchise’s leading goaltender throughout its history. Winning the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2023, Marchessault's performances solidify his standing while Theodore has enhanced his legacy since being one of the few remaining original players with the team. Eichel proved to be instrumental in securing the 2023 Stanley Cup, leaving a mark on franchise history.