Most Penalty Minutes in an NHL Season
The most penalty minutes in a single season in the NHL (1917 to 2027) is 472, by Dave Schultz in 1974-75.
| # | Player | Season | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Schultz | 1974-75 | 472 |
| 2 | Paul Baxter | 1981-82 | 409 |
| 3 | Mike Peluso | 1991-92 | 408 |
| 4 | Dave Schultz | 1977-78 | 405 |
| 5 | Marty McSorley | 1992-93 | 399 |
| 6 | Bob Probert | 1987-88 | 398 |
| 7 | Basil McRae | 1987-88 | 382 |
| 8 | Joey Kocur | 1985-86 | 377 |
| 9 | Tim Hunter | 1988-89 | 375 |
| 10 | Donald Brashear | 1997-98 | 372 |
| 11 | Gino Odjick | 1996-97 | 371 |
| 12 | Steve Durbano | 1975-76 | 370 |
| 13 | Gino Odjick | 1992-93 | 370 |
| 14 | Tie Domi | 1997-98 | 365 |
| 15 | Basil McRae | 1988-89 | 365 |
| 16 | Tim Hunter | 1986-87 | 361 |
| 17 | Chris Nilan | 1984-85 | 358 |
| 18 | Dave Williams | 1986-87 | 358 |
| 19 | Torrie Robertson | 1985-86 | 358 |
| 20 | Brian Curran | 1986-87 | 356 |
| 21 | Peter Worrell | 2001-02 | 354 |
| 22 | Rob Ray | 1991-92 | 354 |
| 23 | Dave Manson | 1988-89 | 352 |
| 24 | Basil McRae | 1989-90 | 351 |
| 25 | Dave Williams | 1977-78 | 351 |