Fastest to 1,000 assists by an NHL defenseman
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Paul Coffey leads with 1,000 assists in 1,105 games, at 34, first of 2 defensemen.
game 11,283
- Bobby Orr
- Paul Coffey
- Ray Bourque
| # | Player and seasons | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Bobby Orr1966 – 1979645 of 1,000 assists, inactive after 657 games | 657 | |
| Paul Coffey1980 – 1996 | 1,105 | |
| Ray Bourque1979 – 1997 | 1,283 |
Method
- 12 defensemen aren't here because a game in their window has no line recorded.