I think 544 were his regular season totals. The 561 includes playoff goals. Not sure why they don't include playoff goals in a player's totals. Gretzky has 894 regular season goals and 122 playoff goals for a total of 1,016 goals. To me that is the real total. Richard had 544 regular season goals and 82 playoff goals for 626 goals.
2nd of 5 straight Stanley Cups
They sure made the most of that rule granting them first dibs on any Canadian born player.
The announcer said 561st of Rocket’s career but he only scored 544
I think 544 were his regular season totals. The 561 includes playoff goals. Not sure why they don't include playoff goals in a player's totals. Gretzky has 894 regular season goals and 122 playoff goals for a total of 1,016 goals. To me that is the real total. Richard had 544 regular season goals and 82 playoff goals for 626 goals.