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The following players have been officially named as captains and alternate captains of their National Hockey League (NHL) teams.

Captains[]

Twenty-seven of the thirty-one NHL teams currently have a captain. The four teams without a captain are the Arizona Coyotes, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, and the Columbus Blue Jackets. The longest currently serving captain is Zdeno Chara of the Boston Bruins, who has held the role since 2006. On October 5, 2016, Connor McDavid was named captain of the Edmonton Oilers, making him the youngest captain in Oilers and NHL history. At 19 years and 266 days, McDavid beat Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog for the title of youngest captain in NHL history by 20 days.

List of current NHL Captains
Team Captain Since Pos
Anaheim Ducks Ryan Getzlaf† 2010-11[1] C
Arizona Coyotes Vacant
Boston Bruins Patrice Bergeron 2020-21 C
Buffalo Sabres Jack Eichel† 2018-19[2] C
Calgary Flames Mark Giordano† 2013-14[3] D
Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Staal 2019-20[4] C
Chicago Blackhawks Jonathan Toews† 2008-09[5] C
Colorado Avalanche Gabriel Landeskog† 2012-13[6] LW
Columbus Blue Jackets Vacant
Dallas Stars Jamie Benn† 2013-14[7] LW
Detroit Red Wings Dylan Larkin 2020-21 C
Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid† 2016-17[8] C
Florida Panthers Aleksander Barkov† 2018-19[9] C
Los Angeles Kings Anze Kopitar† 2016-17[10] C
Minnesota Wild Jared Spurgeon 2020-21 D
Montreal Canadiens Shea Weber 2018-19[11] D
Nashville Predators Roman Josi† 2017-18[12] D
New Jersey Devils Nico Hischeir 2018-19 C
New York Islanders Anders Lee† 2018-19[13] LW
New York Rangers Vacant
Ottawa Senators Vacant
Philadelphia Flyers Claude Giroux† 2012-13[14] C
Pittsburgh Penguins Sidney Crosby† 2007-08[15] C
St. Louis Blues Ryan O’Reilly 2020-21 C
San Jose Sharks Logan Couture† 2019-20[16] C
Tampa Bay Lightning Steven Stamkos† 2013-14[17] C
Toronto Maple Leafs John Tavares 2019-20[18] C
Vancouver Canucks Bo Horvat† 2019-20[19] C
Vegas Golden Knights Mark Stone 2020-2021 RW
Washington Capitals Alexander Ovechkin† 2009-10[20] LW
Winnipeg Jets Blake Wheeler 2016-17[21] RW

Up-to-date as of December 28, 2019.

† - Indicates the player has played their entire NHL career with that team.

Alternate Captains[]

List of current NHL Alternate Captains
Team Alternate Captain(s) Since Pos
Anaheim Ducks Josh Manson† 2019-20[22] D
Jakob Silfverberg 2019-20[22] RW
Arizona Coyotes Niklas Hjalmarsson 2018-19[23] D
Derek Stepan 2018-19[23] C
Boston Bruins David Backes 2016-17 C
Patrice Bergeron† 2006-07[24] C
David Krejci† 2013-14[25] C
Buffalo Sabres Marcus Johansson 2019-20[26] LW
Jake McCabe† 2019-20[26] D
Calgary Flames Mikael Backlund† 2018-19[27] C
Sean Monahan† 2015-16[28] C
Matthew Tkachuk† 2018-19[27] LW
Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Martinook 2019-20[4] C
Jacob Slavin† 2019-20[4] D
Chicago Blackhawks Duncan Keith† 2008-09[29] D
Brent Seabrook† 2015-16[30] D
Colorado Avalanche Erik Johnson 2017-18[31] D
Nathan MacKinnon† 2016-17[32] C
Columbus Blue Jackets Cam Atkinson† 2018-19[33] RW
Boone Jenner† 2015-16[34] C
Seth Jones 2018-19[33] D
Dallas Stars John Klingberg† 2017-18[35] D
Alexander Radulov 2017-18[35] RW
Tyler Seguin 2017-18[35] C
Detroit Red Wings Justin Abdelkader† 2016-17[36] LW
Luke Glendening† 2019-20[37] C
Dylan Larkin† 2018-19[38] C
Frans Nielsen 2018-19[38] C
Edmonton Oilers Leon Draisaitl† 2019-20[39] C
Adam Larsson 2017-18[40] D
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins† 2015-16[41] C
Darnell Nurse† 2019-20[39] D
Florida Panthers Aaron Ekblad† 2016-17[42] D
Jonathan Huberdeau† 2018-19[43] LW
Vincent Trocheck† 2018-19[43] C
Keith Yandle 2018-19[43] D
Los Angeles Kings Jeff Carter Unknown C/RW
Drew Doughty† 2015-16[44] D
Minnesota Wild Zach Parise 2012-13[45] LW
Ryan Suter 2012-13[45] D
Montreal Canadiens Paul Byron 2018-19[46] LW
Brendan Gallagher† 2015-16[47] RW
Nashville Predators Mattias Ekholm† 2017-18[48] D
Ryan Ellis† 2016-17[49] D
Ryan Johansen 2017-18[48] C
New Jersey Devils Kyle Palmieri 2017-18[50] RW
Travis Zajac† 2013-14[51] C
New York Islanders Josh Bailey† 2018-19[13] RW
Cal Clutterbuck 2018-19[13] RW
New York Rangers Jesper Fast 2017-18[52] RW
Chris Kreider† 2018-19[53] LW
Marc Staal† 2010-11[54] D
Mika Zibanejad 2018-19[53] C
Ottawa Senators Mark Borowiecki† 2019-20[55] D
Ron Hainsey 2019-20[55] D
Jean-Gabriel Pageau† 2019-20[55] C
Philadelphia Flyers Sean Couturier† 2018-19[56] C
Kevin Hayes 2019-20[57] C
Jakub Voracek 2018-19[58] RW
Pittsburgh Penguins Kris Letang† 2017-18[59] D
Evgeni Malkin† 2008-09[60] C
St. Louis Blues Ryan O'Reilly 2019-20[61] C
Alexander Steen 2011-12[62] LW
Vladimir Tarasenko† 2016-17[62] RW
San Jose Sharks Brent Burns 2019-20[63] D
Tomas Hertl† 2019-20[63] LW/C
Erik Karlsson 2019-20[63] D
Joe Thornton 2014-15[64] C
Tampa Bay Lightning Victor Hedman† Unknown D
Ryan McDonagh Unknown D
Toronto Maple Leafs Mitch Marner† 2019-20[65] RW
Auston Matthews† 2019-20[65] C
Morgan Rielly† 2017-18[66] D
Vancouver Canucks Alexander Edler† 2019-20[67] D
Brandon Sutter 2019-20[67] C
Christopher Tanev† 2019-20[67] D
Vegas Golden Knights Deryk Engelland 2017-18[68] D
Max Pacioretty 2019-20 LW
Reilly Smith 2017-18[68] RW
Mark Stone 2019-20[69] RW
Washington Capitals Nicklas Bäckström† 2010-11 C
John Carlson† 2019-20[70] D
Winnipeg Jets Dustin Byfuglien 2016-17[21] D
Josh Morrissey† 2019-20[71] D
Mark Scheifele† 2016-17[21] C

Up-to-date as of December 28, 2019.

† - Indicates the player has played their entire NHL career with that team.

References[]

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  2. ↑ "Eichel named Sabres captain". National Hockey League. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
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  6. ↑ "Landeskog Named Avalanche Captain". National Hockey League. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Jamie Benn Appointed Captain of the Dallas Stars". National Hockey League. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
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  12. ↑ "Roman Josi Named Captain of the Nashville Predators". National Hockey League. December 24, 2019.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 "Islanders Name Lee Team Captain". National Hockey League. December 24, 2019.
  14. ↑ "Claude Giroux named Captain of the Flyers". National Hockey League. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
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  16. ↑ "Couture named captain of Sharks, replaces Pavelski". National Hockey League. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
  17. ↑ "Lightning Name Steven Stamkos the 10th Captain in Franchise History". National Hockey League. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
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  32. ↑ "Avs Name Alternate Captains for 2016-17 Season". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
  33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 "Columbus Blue Jackets Announce Captains for the 2018-19 Season". Union and Blue. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
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  35. ↑ 35.0 35.1 35.2 "Dallas Stars Name Alternate Captains For First Half Of Season". Black Out Dallas. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
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  37. ↑ "Why Detroit Red Wings have four alternate captains again". Freep. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
  38. ↑ 38.0 38.1 "Red Wings name Dylan Larkin, Frans Nielsen alternate captains". MLive. December 24, 2019.
  39. ↑ 39.0 39.1 "Oilers finalize roster, name Draisaitl and Nurse as new alternate captains". Edmonton CTV News. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
  40. ↑ "Oilers News: Adam Larsson named Alternate Captain". Oilers Nation. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
  41. ↑ "Oilers name Hall, Eberle, Nugent-Hopkins and Ference Alternate Captains". MedicineHatNews. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
  42. ↑ "Florida Panthers Name Derek MacKenzie Captain". National Hockey League. Retrieved October 9, 2016.
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    "Kings' Doughty embraces leadership role". Review Journal. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
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  46. ↑ "Shea Weber Named Team Captain of the Montreal Canadiens". Last Word on Hockey. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  47. ↑ "Max Pacioretty becomes 29th captain in Montreal Canadiens history". National Hockey League. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
  48. ↑ 48.0 48.1 "Josi heads up youthful leadership group". Nashville Post. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  49. ↑ "Ryan Ellis Named to Preds Leadership Group". National Hockey League. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  50. ↑ "Kyle Palmieri wants to be known as more than a scorer for Devils". NJ.com. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  51. ↑ "Devils name Zajac alternate captain". NBCSports. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
  52. ↑ "Fast's Leadership for Rangers Predates 'A' on Sweater". National Hockey League. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  53. ↑ 53.0 53.1 "Rangers name five alternate captains for 2018-19 season". SNY.com. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  54. ↑ "Ryan McDonagh Named Rangers Captain". National Hockey League. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
  55. ↑ 55.0 55.1 55.2 "Borowiecki, Hainsey, Pageau named Ottawa Senators alternate captains". CBC. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  56. ↑ "Flyers announce 2018-19 leadership group, with a new addition". NBC Sports. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  57. ↑ "2019-20 Flyers season brings a new alternate captain as Kevin Hayes joins Sean Couturier, Jakub Voracek". NBC Sports. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  58. ↑ "Jakub Voracek is announced as Philadelphia Flyers alternate captain". Broad Street Hockey. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  59. ↑ "Penguins notebook: Kris Letang becomes alternate captain". Trib Live. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  60. ↑ "Orpik, Malkin named Penguins' alternate captains". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
  61. ↑ "With no fanfare, O'Reilly awarded an 'A' by Blues". St. Louis Today. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  62. ↑ 62.0 62.1 "Blues Name Leadership Group for 2016-17". National Hockey League. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
  63. ↑ 63.0 63.1 63.2 "Sharks Announce New Team Captain and Alternate Captains". National Hockey League. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  64. ↑ "Sharks to have four alternate captains this season". USA Today. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
  65. ↑ 65.0 65.1 "Leafs name Tavares 25th captain in franchise history". The Score. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  66. ↑

    "Tavares named one of three Maple Leafs alternate captains". National Hockey League. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  67. ↑ 67.0 67.1 67.2 "Canucks name four alternates, will announce captain at home opener". Sportsnet. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  68. ↑ 68.0 68.1 "Golden Knights Name Six, Yes Six, Alternate Captains". Sin Bin. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  69. ↑ "Mark Stone says wearing 'A' for Golden Knights feels special". Review Journal. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  70. ↑ "Capitals name John Carlson second alternate captain ahead of first regular season game vs. Blues". NBC Sports. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  71. ↑ "Morrissey named alternate captain, Beaulieu out with upper-body injury". National Hockey League. Retrieved December 28, 2019.

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