Jaromír Jágr
Jaromír Jágr | |
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| Born | February 15, 1972 Czech Republic |
| Occupation(s) | Professional ice hockey right winger, proprietor of Rytíři Kladno |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Known for | NHL career, highest-scoring European player in NHL history, member of the Triple Gold Club |
Jaromír Jágr (born 15 February 1972) is a Czech professional ice hockey right winger and the proprietor of Rytíři Kladno competing in the Czech Extraliga (ELH). Throughout his extensive career, he played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for several teams including the Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Dallas Stars, Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils, Florida Panthers, and Calgary Flames. Jágr held the captaincy for the Penguins from 1998 to 2001 and for the Rangers between 2006 and 2008.
Following his departure from the Rangers in 2008, Jágr spent three seasons competing in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) with Avangard Omsk. He made a comeback to the NHL in 2011 with the Flyers and continued playing at that level for seven additional years before being assigned by the Flames back to HC Kladno in 2018. As of 2024, Jágr’s professional career spans 37 seasons with more than 2,000 games played, marking the longest tenure in professional ice hockey history. He is recognized as the highest-scoring European player in NHL history and is widely regarded as one of the sport’s all-time greats.
In terms of NHL career points, he holds second place behind Wayne Gretzky. Selected fifth overall in the 1990 draft at just 18 years old—the youngest player drafted at that time—Jágr also became the oldest player in the league until age 45 and retains the record as the oldest player to achieve a hat-trick. In 2017, he was honored among the 100 Greatest NHL Players.
Jágr captured back-to-back Stanley Cup championships with Pittsburgh in 1991 and 1992. Individually, he earned five Art Ross Trophy awards as NHL scoring champion (including a streak of four consecutive titles), three Lester B. Pearson Awards recognizing him as outstanding player chosen by his peers, and one Hart Memorial Trophy as league MVP in 1999, finishing runner-up on four occasions.
As a distinguished member of the Triple Gold Club, Jágr has secured victories at all three major international levels: Stanley Cup titles (1991, 1992), Ice Hockey World Championships (2005, 2010), and an Olympic gold medal (1998). He is one of only two Czech players to have accomplished this feat. At the 2010 Winter Olympics, Jágr had the honor of carrying the Czech Republic's flag. Among players active between 1981 and 2001, only Jágr, Gretzky, and Mario Lemieux won multiple Art Ross Trophies; Jágr leads all non-Canadian players in this achievement. His accolades include induction into the Czech Ice Hockey Hall of Fame in 2008 and into the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2024.
Early career
Jágr started skating when he was three years old and quickly displayed remarkable skill. By age 15, he was competing at Czechoslovakia's highest level for Poldi SONP Kladno, and at 17, he became the youngest athlete selected for the national team.
Pittsburgh Penguins (1990–2001)
Selected fifth overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 1990 NHL draft, Jágr was notably the first Czechoslovak player drafted without defecting amid the political changes surrounding the fall of the Iron Curtain. He moved immediately to North America, becoming the first from his country to attend an NHL draft with official government permission.
Jágr played a pivotal role in Pittsburgh’s consecutive Stanley Cup victories in 1991 and 1992, distinguishing himself as one of the youngest contributors during those Finals. Early in his NHL tenure, he and teammate Jiří Hrdina were nicknamed "the Czechmates," which boosted fan interest. Concurrently, Jágr worked diligently on improving his English to better assimilate into team dynamics and enhance his marketability.
During the lockout-shortened 1994–95 season, Jágr claimed his first Art Ross Trophy by leading all players in points. The following year, he set a new benchmark for European-born players by accumulating 149 points—comprising personal bests of 62 goals and 87 assists—records that still stand for right-wingers. After captain Ron Francis departed in 1998, Jágr assumed leadership of the Penguins and dominated scoring charts with four straight NHL scoring titles through to 2001. In addition to capturing the Hart Memorial Trophy as league MVP and winning the Lester B. Pearson Award in 1999, he also led the Czech Republic to Olympic gold that same year.
On December 30, 1999, Jágr achieved a personal best by tallying seven points in a single game against the New York Islanders, a feat he equaled later while playing with the Washington Capitals in 2003.
The 2000–01 season saw Jágr encounter scoring difficulties coupled with strained relations with coach Ivan Hlinka. With Mario Lemieux's return to Pittsburgh creating internal competition despite Jágr’s captaincy, tensions rose as Lemieux remained central to team strategy. Financial limitations typical of a medium-market franchise rendered Jágr’s salary unsustainable. Consequently, on July 11, 2001, Pittsburgh traded him along with František Kučera to Washington in exchange for prospects Kris Beech, Michal Sivek, and Ross Lupaschuk.
During his tenure with Pittsburgh spanning 806 games, Jágr became only the second player after Lemieux to exceed 1,000 points for the franchise. He ranks second all-time in goals scored for Pittsburgh and third in games played, assists, and total points—records later surpassed by Sidney Crosby. On February 18, 2024, his number 68 jersey was retired by the Penguins organization, making him only their third player to receive this honor.
Washington Capitals (2001–2004)
In 2001, the Capitals secured Jágr with what was then the most lucrative NHL contract: $77 million spread over seven years, averaging $11 million per season, including an option for an eighth year. Despite this investment, Jágr's performance in Washington did not meet expectations; the team was unable to retain their division championship and missed the 2002 postseason entirely. For the first time in his career, Jágr did not rank among the league's leading scorers, failed to help his team reach the playoffs, and was absent from the All-Star roster. During the 2002–03 campaign, Washington placed sixth in the Eastern Conference but was eliminated in the opening playoff round by the Tampa Bay Lightning after initially leading the series.
Confronted with organizational challenges, the Capitals began offloading expensive players to reduce payroll and admitted that their veteran-heavy approach had not succeeded. Ownership aimed to trade Jágr in 2003; however, with a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) forthcoming and his hefty $11 million salary, few teams were willing to assume the financial risk. Ultimately, on 23 January 2004, Jágr was traded to the New York Rangers in exchange for Anson Carter and a salary-sharing arrangement, wherein Washington agreed to cover approximately $4 million annually of Jágr’s contract. Additionally, Jágr deferred $1 million per year plus interest to facilitate the transaction.
New York Rangers (2004–2008)
Following implementation of the new CBA prior to the 2005–06 season, Jágr’s salary was capped at $7.8 million. During the 2004–05 NHL lockout, he competed for HC Kladno and Avangard Omsk in Russia. Jágr captained the Czech Republic to gold at the 2005 World Championships, thereby joining hockey’s exclusive Triple Gold Club by earning Stanley Cup, World Championship, and Olympic gold medals.
Before the 2005–06 season began, the Rangers had endured seven consecutive playoff absences and were expected to struggle after a roster overhaul and Mark Messier’s retirement. Jágr vowed to end this drought and started impressively, becoming only the fourth NHL player to net ten or more goals within his first ten games that season. His efforts helped secure a playoff berth for New York; however, injuries contributed to a first-round sweep by New Jersey.
On 2 March 2006, Jágr recorded his 1,400th career point, surpassing Jari Kurri as second all-time among European-born players; he later overtook Stan Mikita to claim first place. On 18 March, he became just the sixth Ranger to exceed 100 points in a single season and remains the franchise’s only right winger to reach this milestone. By late March, he tied—and subsequently broke—the Rangers’ single-season records for goals (53) and points (110).
Although leading much of the season in goals and points, Jágr ultimately finished second behind Joe Thornton (125 points) and Jonathan Cheechoo (56 goals), concluding with 123 points and 54 goals. He ranked third in assists (69) and posted a plus-minus rating of +34. The Rangers were again swept by New Jersey in the playoffs; Jágr sustained a dislocated shoulder early in the series that required surgical intervention.
Despite missing out on major scoring titles, Jágr earned his third Lester B. Pearson Award as NHL’s most outstanding player—an honor voted on by fellow players—underscoring his significant league impact. He was also named to seven NHL first All-Star teams during his career.
On 5 October 2006, prior to opening against Washington, Jágr was appointed as the 24th captain in Rangers history, succeeding Mark Messier. He scored within thirty seconds of his debut as captain. On 19 November 2006, he tallied his 600th career NHL goal—the same season teammate Brendan Shanahan achieved this mark—setting an NHL precedent for teammates reaching this milestone simultaneously.
Jágr reached his 1,500th career point on 10 February 2007 versus Washington, becoming only the twelfth NHL player to do so and ranking as the fourth-fastest behind Marcel Dionne, Mario Lemieux, and Wayne Gretzky. On 5 April, he matched Mike Gartner’s record by recording at least 30 goals for fifteen consecutive seasons.
Though a shoulder injury hampered him late in the season, Jágr led New York to a playoff sweep against Atlanta before falling to Buffalo in six games during the conference semifinals.
On 14 November 2007 at Newark’s Prudential Center, Jágr scored his fourth goal of that season—becoming the first player ever to score in fifty-three different NHL arenas.
Avangard Omsk (2008–2011)
On 3 July 2008, Jágr became an unrestricted free agent for the first time and was informed by Rangers GM Glen Sather that he would not receive a contract extension. Following extensive speculation, Jágr seriously contemplated concluding his professional career in Russia despite receiving offers from NHL teams. He also showed interest in rejoining his father's former club, HC Kladno. The next day, on 4 July, Jágr committed to a two-year deal with Avangard Omsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), reportedly earning $5 million per year.
Jágr was appointed captain of Avangard on 30 January 2009. During his time there, he witnessed the tragic on-ice collapse and subsequent death of teammate Alexei Cherepanov, who had been a first-round pick for the New York Rangers.
In April 2009, Jágr indicated a desire to return to the NHL, citing the physically demanding nature of the 82-game schedule and mentioning he had lost 15 pounds since his previous NHL season. He expressed a particular interest in joining the Edmonton Oilers, who had shown interest in acquiring him. Nevertheless, after his initial contract with Avangard ended, he chose to re-sign for the 2010–11 KHL season.
Philadelphia Flyers (2011–2012)
On 1 July 2011, Jágr made his NHL comeback by signing a one-year contract worth $3.3 million with the Philadelphia Flyers, rivals of the Pittsburgh Penguins. In his debut with Philadelphia on 6 October 2011, he recorded his 1,600th NHL point by assisting on a goal from Claude Giroux during a 2–1 victory over the Boston Bruins. Lining up primarily on the first line alongside Giroux and Scott Hartnell, Jágr quickly became one of the leading scorers early in the 2011–12 NHL season. He netted his first two goals as a Flyer on 24 October against the Toronto Maple Leafs and reached milestones by scoring his 650th and 651st NHL goals against the Carolina Hurricanes on 29 October. During Philadelphia's playoff series against Pittsburgh in the 2012 playoffs, Jágr scored his sole postseason goal; however, the Flyers were ultimately eliminated by the New Jersey Devils, who advanced as Eastern Conference champions.
Dallas Stars (2012–2013)
On 3 July 2012, Jágr signed a one-year contract with the Dallas Stars valued at approximately $4.5 million, marking his first stint with a Western Conference team. He revealed that his preferred destination had been the Montreal Canadiens as a free agent but they showed no interest. During the 2012–13 NHL lockout, Jágr returned to play for his Czech squad, Rytíři Kladno, where he scored 24 goals and assisted on 33 others in just 34 games, ranking second in league scoring before heading back to Dallas. After the lockout concluded, he made his Stars debut on 19 January 2013, contributing two goals and two assists in a 4–3 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes. On 29 March 2013, Jágr achieved the milestone of reaching 1,000 career assists against the Minnesota Wild, becoming only the twelfth player—and first non-Canadian—in NHL history to do so.
Boston Bruins (2013)
On 2 April 2013, Jágr was traded to the Boston Bruins in exchange for Lane MacDermid, Cody Payne, and a conditional third-round pick in the 2013 draft. He made an immediate impact by scoring the game-winning goal in a 1–0 victory over the New Jersey Devils on 4 April. With his second goal for Boston on 21 April, Jágr tied the all-time NHL record for most game-winning goals (118), previously held by Phil Esposito.
During Game One of the 2013 Stanley Cup Finals on 12 June, Jágr set a new record for the longest interval between Finals appearances—21 years—surpassing Gary Roberts' previous mark. He primarily played on Boston's top line alongside Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron. After losing to the Chicago Blackhawks in six games, Boston announced on 26 June that they would not be extending Jágr's contract.
New Jersey Devils (2013–2015)
On 22 July 2013, Jágr inked a one-year deal with the New Jersey Devils valued at $2 million guaranteed, plus an additional $2 million in bonuses contingent on playing at least 40 games. At 41 years old, his objective was to help compensate for the loss of Ilya Kovalchuk. Jágr netted his inaugural goal as a Devil on 7 October, coinciding with the 23rd anniversary of his first NHL goal, which was also scored against New Jersey.
By 21 November, Jágr had equaled Gordie Howe’s record for game-winning goals at 121 and climbed to ninth place on the NHL all-time goal scorers list with 690 goals, tying Mario Lemieux. Toward the end of December, he advanced to seventh place by overtaking Mark Messier and solidified this position in January 2014. On 1 March, Jágr scored his 700th NHL goal during a commanding 6–1 victory over the New York Islanders.
He was honored with the Devils MVP Award on 8 April after leading the team in scoring and posting his highest point total since the 2007–08 season. In the final game of that campaign, Jágr surpassed Gordie Howe to claim eighth place in all-time assists and tied Steve Yzerman for sixth in overall points with 1,755. The Devils secured his services for another year by signing him to a one-year contract extension on 30 April.
In November 2014, Jágr reached a milestone by becoming tied for sixth place on the NHL’s all-time scoring list after netting his 708th goal. On 8 December, during his 1,500th NHL appearance, he surpassed Marcel Dionne to move into fifth place on the all-time points leaderboard with 1,772 points. On 3 January 2015, at age 42 years and 322 days, Jágr set a new record as the oldest player in NHL history to record a hat-trick, breaking Nicklas Lidström’s previous mark.
Florida Panthers (2015–2017)
Jágr was traded to the Florida Panthers on 26 February 2015 in exchange for second- and third-round picks in the 2015 and 2016 drafts respectively. He made his debut two days later during a 5–3 win over the Buffalo Sabres and registered his first points for Florida on 1 March by scoring a goal and assisting in a 4–3 victory against Tampa Bay. On 19 March, Jágr scored his 718th career goal, surpassing Phil Esposito to claim fifth place on the NHL’s all-time goal-scoring list. By 9 April, he had tallied two assists to reach 1,800 career NHL points, moving past Ron Francis into fourth place overall. On 11 April, during the Panthers’ season finale, Jágr notched his 2,000th NHL point including playoffs and scored his 800th NHL goal. The following day, he agreed to a one-year contract extension worth $3.5 million for the 2015–16 season.
Jágr achieved several key milestones while with Florida: on 20 December 2015, he scored his 732nd goal to surpass Marcel Dionne for fourth place in NHL history; on 4 February 2016, he became only the sixth player to amass over 1,100 career assists; and on 20 February, he moved into third place all-time by scoring his 742nd goal past Brett Hull. An assist recorded on 7 March brought his career points total to 1,851 and placed him third all-time ahead of Gordie Howe. During Florida’s qualification for the playoffs—their first postseason appearance since 2013—Jágr contributed two assists in a six-game first-round loss but became just the fifth player in NHL history to reach at least 200 career playoff points.
At age 44, Jágr led the Panthers with a total of 66 points and was rewarded with a one-year contract extension worth $4 million on 5 May 2016. On 20 October of that year, he became only the third player ever to score at least 750 goals in NHL history. By December, Jágr had surpassed Mark Messier to move into second place for career points and celebrated his milestone of reaching his 1,900th NHL point on his 45th birthday in February 2017.
In mid-2017 as an unrestricted free agent, Jágr posted a tweet comparing his free agency experiences from both 1994 and that year—emphasizing that no general managers had contacted him during the latter period. Shortly thereafter, it was announced that the Panthers would not be renewing his contract.
Calgary Flames (2017–2018)
On 4 October 2017, Jágr inked a one-year deal with the Calgary Flames, marking his ninth NHL franchise and his first engagement with a Canadian team. Although he had expressed ambitions to compete professionally until age 50, he suggested that the 2017–18 campaign, during which he was 46, would likely be his final season. Jágr recognized teams’ inclination toward younger talent and described himself as "pretty lucky" to still be active in the league.
Jágr netted his inaugural goal for Calgary on 9 November 2017 against the Detroit Red Wings, adding two points in a 6–3 victory. Nevertheless, injuries curtailed his output to a career-low seven points over 22 games. By January 2018, discussions were underway between Jágr and the Flames regarding contract termination. On 14 January, he was placed on injured reserve retroactive to 31 December, with Ryan Lomberg promoted from the AHL affiliate Stockton Heat.
On 28 January, Calgary placed Jágr on waivers, effectively ending his tenure with the team. After clearing waivers, he was assigned to Rytíři Kladno competing in the WSM Liga.
Return to Kladno (2018–present)
Jágr rejoined his hometown club Kladno on 3 February 2018, tallying three assists in nearly 20 minutes of ice time. A knee injury during his fifth game sidelined him for the remainder of the season; however, he made brief appearances in ten playoff matches to preserve eligibility for the finals. On 14 May, he confirmed intentions to continue playing with Kladno for his 30th professional season. On 19 April 2019, Jágr scored four goals in a single outing, aiding Kladno’s promotion to the Czech Extraliga.
By 2022, at age 50 and largely absent from gameplay due to managerial responsibilities and diminished motivation, Jágr contemplated retirement but maintained involvement with the team. The 2023–24 season marked his 36th straight professional year; in February 2023, he achieved his 1,100th professional goal. Jágr expressed concern that retiring might jeopardize sponsorships crucial to Kladno’s financial health.
At age 51, on 20 December 2023, Jágr appeared in his first game of that season, registering an assist during a 4–3 defeat. On 18 April 2024, at 52 years and 63 days old, he set a new record as the oldest player ever to score in a professional game, surpassing Gordie Howe's longstanding milestone.
During the summer of 2024, Jágr announced plans to retire following the conclusion of the 2024–25 season. Nonetheless, after Kladno’s final match that year, he refrained from confirming retirement, fueling speculation about continuing into a potential 38th professional season. On 28 July 2025, Jágr took part in Kladno’s training camp opening day and made his season debut on 17 October 2025 in a 3–1 win over HC Vítkovice Ridera.
International play
Jágr has been a prominent figure representing the Czech Republic internationally. In 1994, after Pittsburgh Penguins were eliminated from playoffs, he joined the national squad mid-tournament; however, they were ousted in the quarterfinals. His performance during the 1996 World Cup of Hockey was hindered by illness and injuries as the Czech team failed to advance past preliminary rounds.
A major milestone arrived in 1998 when the Czech Republic captured gold at the Ice hockey at the 1998 Winter Olympics, marking a historic moment for Czech sports. Although Jágr missed several championship-winning World Championships (1996, 1999, 2000, and 2001), he returned for the highly anticipated tournament in Prague in 2004 where expectations fell short with a quarterfinal exit.
In spite of a broken finger sustained in 2005, Jágr captained the Czech team to gold at the 2005 IIHF World Championship. Injuries continued to affect him during the 2006 Winter Olympics, but he still contributed to securing a bronze medal. He had the honor of serving as flag bearer for the Czech Republic at the 2010 Winter Olympics, where the team finished seventh overall. Jágr also competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics, providing offensive contributions before another quarterfinal elimination.
Following a bronze medal loss at the 2014 World Championship, Jágr initially retired from international competition to concentrate on NHL playoffs but reversed this decision by joining the Czech roster for the 2015 World Championship held in Prague and Ostrava. There he became the oldest player ever to score in that tournament by netting his fiftieth goal for his country.
During the quarterfinal clash against Finland in that championship, Jágr recorded two goals and an assist including scoring the game-winning goal. Although they fell short of bronze medal victory again, Jágr was named tournament MVP—highlighting his lasting influence on international hockey and cementing his status as one of Czech hockey’s most valuable contributors.
Personal life
During the off-season, Jágr makes his home in the Czech Republic. His father, Jaromír Jágr, Sr. (1940–2022), was both a hotel chain owner and the president of HC Kladno. Jágr credits his robust physique and strong commitment to fitness to his upbringing on a farm, where he engaged in physical labor throughout the year.
Throughout his entire career, he has donned the number 68 as a tribute to the 1968 Prague Spring and in memory of his grandfather, who passed away in prison that same year due to his opposition to Communist collectivization. Jágr emphasizes that this number symbolizes his disapproval of Communism rather than any hostility toward Russians. While playing for the New Jersey Devils, he received special permission to retain the number 68 despite team regulations restricting jersey numbers to 35 or lower. He regards former U.S. President Ronald Reagan as a personal hero because of Reagan’s role in bringing an end to communism in Europe.
Jágr has been an active supporter of the Civic Democratic Party (ODS), a liberal conservative political group in the Czech Republic; he has appeared on their advertising billboards and provided sponsorship. In 2010, he openly backed ODS leader Petr Nečas, advocating for increased investment in sports as a means to engage young people constructively.
Since his baptism in 2001, Jágr has identified as an Orthodox Christian and became more expressive about his religious beliefs during his tenure playing in Russia.
Although he denies having a gambling addiction, Jágr admitted in 2003 that he had repaid $950,000 owed to two online gambling platforms between 1998 and 2002. The IRS imposed a lien of $3.27 million against him for unpaid taxes from 2001; earlier, he had resolved a $350,000 tax claim dating back to 1999. In 2006, he initiated legal action against a former accountant over a missing tax form that allegedly cost him $6 million.
In 2015, an 18-year-old model tried to extort $2,000 from Jágr by threatening to release compromising photos; however, Jágr’s dismissive reaction led to the images being made public.
Jágr’s enduring career inspired the fan group known as "The Traveling Jagrs" from Alberta, Canada. This club is recognized for sporting jerseys from all of his teams and wearing wigs mimicking his iconic hairstyle. Following Jágr’s signing with the Calgary Flames, their attendance at games notably increased. When the Pittsburgh Penguins retired his number 68 jersey in 2024, members of this fan club traveled to attend the ceremony.
In October 2025, Jágr released an autobiography titled JÁ68 through the newspaper Sport, providing an intimate look at his life journey, professional career, spiritual beliefs, personal values, along with previously unpublished photographs and thoughtful reflections on sports and life.
Regular season and playoffs
Bold denotes league-leading statistics
| 1995–96 NHL season | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL 82 62 87 149 96 18 11 12 23 18 | 1996–97 NHL season | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL 63 47 48 95 40 5 4 4 8 4 | 1997–98 NHL season | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL 77 35 67 102 64 6 4 5 9 2 | 1998–99 NHL season | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL 81 44 83 127 66 9 5 7 12 16 | 1999–2000 NHL season | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL 63 42 54 96 50 11 8 8 16 6 | 2000–01 NHL season | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL 81 52 69 121 42 16 2 10 12 18 | 2001–02 NHL season | Washington Capitals | NHL | 69 | 31 | 48 | 79 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — || Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1984–85 | Poldi SONP Kladno | TCH U18 | 34 | 24 | 17 | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| 1985–86 | Poldi SONP Kladno | TCH U18 | 36 | 41 | 29 | 70 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| 1986–87 | Poldi SONP Kladno | TCH U20 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 70 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| 1987–88 | Poldi SONP Kladno | TCH U20 | 35 | 57 | 27 | 84 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| 1988–89 | Poldi SONP Kladno | TCH | 29 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 1989–90 | Poldi SONP Kladno | TCH | 42 | 22 | 28 | 50 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 4 | ||||||||||||||
| 1990–91 NHL season | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 80 | 27 | 30 | 57 | 42 | 24 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 6 | ||||||||||||||
| 1991–92 NHL season | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 70 | 32 | 37 | 69 | 34 | 21 | 11 | 13 | 24 | 6 | ||||||||||||||
| 1992–93 NHL season | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 81 | 34 | 60 | 94 | 61 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 23 | ||||||||||||||
| 1993–94 NHL season | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 80 | 32 | 67 | 99 | 61 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 16 | ||||||||||||||
| 1994–95 Czech Extraliga season | Poldi SONP Kladno | Czech Extraliga | 11 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1994–95 Alpenliga season | HC Bozen–Bolzano | Alpenliga | 5 | 8 | 8 | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1994–95 NHL season | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 48 | 32 | 38
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Washington Capitals |
NHL 75 36 41 77 38 6 2 5 7 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Washington Capitals |
NHL 46 16 29 45 26 — — — — — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2003–04 |
NHL 31 15 14 29 12 — — — — — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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HC Rabat Kladno |
CZE 17 11 17 28 16 — — — — — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Russian Superleague 32 16 22 38 63 11 4 10 14 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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New York Rangers |
NHL 82 54 69 123 72 3 0 1 1 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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New York Rangers |
NHL 82 30 66 96 78 10 5 6 11 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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New York Rangers |
NHL 82 25 46 71 58 10 5 10 15 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Avangard Omsk |
Kontinental Hockey League 55 25 28 53 62 9 4 5 9 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Avangard Omsk |
KHL 51 22 20 42 50 3 1 1 2 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Avangard Omsk |
KHL 49 19 31 50 48 14 2 7 9 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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NHL 73 19 35 54 30 11 1 7 8 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2012-13 Czech Extraliga season |
Rytíři Kladno |
CZE 34 24 33 57 28 — — — — — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2012-13 NHL season |
Dallas Stars |
NHL 34 14 12 26 20 — — — — — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2012-13 |
Boston Bruins |
NHL 11 2 7 9 2 22 00 10 10 08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2013-14 NHL Season |
New Jersey Devils |
NHL 82 24 43 67 46 -- -- -- -- -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2014-15 NHL Season |
New Jersey Devils |
NHL 57 11 18 29 42 -- -- -- -- -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2014-15 |
Florida Panthers |
NHL 20 6 12 18 6 -- -- -- -- -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2015-16 NHL Season |
Florida Panthers |
NHL 79 27 39 66 48 6 00 02 02 04 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2016-17 NHL Season |
Florida Panthers |
NHL 82 16 30 46 56 -- -- -- -- -- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2017-18 NHL Season |
Calgary Flames |
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2017-18 |
Rytíři Kladno |
5 |
00 |
04 |
04 |
00 |
10 |
00 |
00 |
00 |
00 |
- |
2018-19 |
Rytíři Kladno |
CZE.2 |
04 |
01 |
03 |
04 |
04 |
19 |
12 |
06 |
18 |
20 | |
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2019-20 |
Rytíři Kladno |
CZE |
38 |
15 |
14 |
29 |
28 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- | ||||||||||||||
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202021 |
Rytíři Kladno |
CZE.2 |
19 |
02 |
10 |
12 |
08 |
16 |
02 |
08 |
10 |
08 | ||||||||||||||
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202122 Czech Extraliga Season |
Rytíři Kladno |
CZE |
43 |
08 |
11 |
19 |
20 |
05 |
00 |
02 |
02 |
00 | ||||||||||||||
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202223 Czech Extraliga Season |
Rytíři Kladno |
CZE |
26 |
05 |
09 |
14 |
16 |
04 |
00 |
00 |
00 |
02 | ||||||||||||||
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202324 Czech Extraliga Season |
Rytíři Kladno |
CZE |
15 |
00 |
04 |
04 |
10 |
03 |
01 |
01 |
02 |
00 | ||||||||||||||
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202425 Czech Extraliga Season |
Rytíři Kladno |
CZE |
39 |
05 |
11 |
16 |
16 |
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- |
- |
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| >TCH/CZE totals | 294 | 101 | 144 | 245 | 162 | 31 | 14 | 12 | 26 | 6
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| >NHL totals | 1,733 | 766 | 1,155 | 1,921 | 1,167 | 208 | 78 | 123 | 201 | 163
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International
| 2009 IIHF World Championship#2009 | Czech Republic | WC |6th |7 |3 |6 |9 |0 | Ice hockey at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's tournament#2010 | Czech Republic | OG |7th |5 |2 |get1 |get3 |get6 |get2010 IIHF World Championship#2010 |getCzech Republic |getWCNHL
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Czechoslovakia | EJC | 5 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 2 | ||
| 1990 | Czechoslovakia | WJC | 7 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 6 | ||
| 1990 | Czechoslovakia | WC | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 1991 | Czechoslovakia | CC | 6th | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1994 | Czech Republic | WC | 7th | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1996 | Czech Republic | WCH | 8th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| 1998 | Czech Republic | OG | 6 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 2002 | Czech Republic | OG | 7th | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | |
| 2002 | Czech Republic | WC | 5th | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2004 IIHF World Championship#2004 | Czech Republic | WC | 5th | 7 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 6 | |
| 2004 World Cup of Hockey#2004 | Czech Republic | WCH | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| 2005 IIHF World Championship#2005 | Czech Republic | WC | 8 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 2 | ||
| Ice hockey at the 2006 Winter Olympics – Men's tournament#2006 | Czech Republic | OG | 8 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 6 | ||
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| get2011 IIHF World Championship#2011 | getCzech Republic | getWC | get | get9 | get5 | get4 | get9 | get4 | |
| getIce hockey at the 2014 Winter Olympics – Men's tournament#2014 | getCzech Republic | getOG | get6th | get5 | get2 | get1 | get3 | get2 | |
| get2014 IIHF World Championship#2014 | getCzech Republic | getWC | get4th | get10 | get4 | get4 | get8 | get12 | |
| get2015 IIHF World Championship#2015 | getCzech Republic | getWC | get4th | get10 | get6 | get3 | get9 | get8 |
| Award | Year(s) received |
|---|---|
| Stanley Cup winner | 1991, 1992 |
| NHL All-Rookie Team | 1991 |
| NHL All-Star Game | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2016 |
| Art Ross Trophy | 1995, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| NHL first All-Star team | 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2006 |
| NHL second All-Star team | 1997 |
| Hart Memorial Trophy | 1999 |
| Lester B. Pearson Award | 1999, 2000, 2006 |
| Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy | 2016 |
Czech awards
| Award | Year(s) received |
|---|---|
| Golden Hockey Stick | 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2002, from 2005 to 2008, 2011, 2014, 2016 |
| Czech Sportsperson of the Year (team) | 1998, 2005, 2010 |
| Czech Sportsperson of the Year (individual) | 2005 |
International
| Award | Year(s) received |
|---|---|
| WC All-Star team | 2004, 2005, 2011, 2015 |
| WC Best Forward | 2011 |
| WC Most Valuable Player | 2015 |
| IIHF All-Time Czech Team | 2020 |
| IIHF Hall of Fame | 2024 |
KHL
| Award | Year(s) received |
|---|---|
| KHL All-Star Game | from 2009 to 2011 |
| Continental Cup | 2011 |
Other
| Award | Year(s) received |
|---|---|
| Six Nations Tournament champion | 1995 |
| Best NHL Player ESPY Award | 2006 |
| Medal of Merit (second grade) | 2010 |
NHL records
The following records pertain to regular season contests unless otherwise specified.
- Highest career point total by a right winger – 1921 points
- Most career assists by a right winger – 1142 assists
- Single-season points record for a right winger – 149 points
- Second highest single-season assists by a right winger – 87 assists (behind Nikita Kucherov’s record of 100)
- Single-season points record for a European-born player –149 points
- Career leader in assists and points among European-born players – with totals of 1142 assists and 1921 points
- Tied for most career game-tying goals by a European-born player – eleven (shared with Teemu Selänne)
- Most career playoff game-winning goals by a European-born player – sixteen
- Longest streak of consecutive seasons with at least thirty goals scored (from 1991 to 2007) – fifteen seasons (shared with Mike Gartner and Alexander Ovechkin; includes the abbreviated season of ’94–’95)
- Consecutive seasons with at least seventy points – fifteen (including the lockout-shortened ’94–’95 season)
- Longest interval between appearances in Stanley Cup Finals – twenty-one years (from ’92 to ’13)
- Sole player to compete in Stanley Cup Finals both as a teenager and beyond age forty
- Oldest athlete to achieve sixty points in a single season and to record a hat-trick (aged forty-two years and three hundred twenty-two days)
- Most teams played for by a player with over one thousand points – nine teams (tied with Paul Coffey)
Pittsburgh Penguins records
- Highest number of points and assists in a single season by a right winger – 149 points, 87 assists
- Record for most assists and power-play goals in one season by a European-born player – 87 assists, 20 power-play goals
- Greatest tally of game-winning goals in a single season – 12
- Largest number of shots on goal during one season – 403
- Career leader in points, goals, and assists among right wings and European-born players – 1079 points, 439 goals, 640 assists
- Most game-winning goals scored throughout playoff career – 78
- Career record for power-play goals by a right winger and European-born player – 110
- Highest total of shorthanded goals by a European-born player in their career – 9
- Most overtime goals scored over a career – 9
- Career leader in game-tying goals – 10
- Most shots on goal by a right winger and European-born player across their career – 2911
- Leading career playoff scorer among right wings and European-born players with 65 goals and 147 points
- Tied record for playoff shorthanded goals by a right winger and European-born player – 2 (shared with Ed Olczyk)
- Career playoff leader in game-winning and overtime goals – 14 game-winning, 4 overtime
- Most shots on goal recorded during playoffs over a career – 461
- Record holder for playoff power-play goals by a right winger and European-born player – 19
New York Rangers records
- Single-season record for goals scored (2005–06) – 54
- Highest single-season point total (2005–06) – 123
- Most shots on goal in one season (2005–06) – 368
- Single-season game-winning goals record (2005–06) – 9 (tied with Mark Messier’s 1996–97 and Don Murdoch’s 1980–81 seasons)
- Record for most assists in one season by a right winger (2005–06) – 69
NHL scoring achievements
Jágr holds the second position in NHL history for regular season career points and ranks sixth for playoff points. He is also positioned among the top leaders for career goals (4th), assists (5th), games played (4th), overtime goals (tied for 2nd), game-winning goals (2nd), even-strength goals (3rd), power-play goals (tied for 11th), points per game (20th), and shots on goal (3rd).
Regarding playoff performance, he is ranked within the top twenty for points (6th), goals (11th), assists (10th), overtime goals (tied for 6th), game-winning goals (10th), games played (tied for 15th), power-play goals (tied for 19th), and shots on goal (6th).