description Jari Kurri Overview
Jari Kurri played right wing alongside Wayne Gretzky on the Edmonton Oilers, helping the club win five Stanley Cups between 1984 and 1990. He scored 601 career goals, with Gretzky assisting on 364 of them, and in 2001 became the first Finnish-born player inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
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How many Stanley Cups did Jari Kurri win with Edmonton?
Kurri helped the Oilers win five Stanley Cups between 1984 and 1990. He played right wing alongside Wayne Gretzky for much of that dynasty.
How many of Jari Kurri's goals did Wayne Gretzky assist on?
Gretzky assisted on 364 of Kurri's 601 NHL goals. That number shows how closely their scoring partnership was tied to Edmonton's success. [NHL player profile](https://www.nhl.com/news/jari-kurri-100-greatest-nhl-hockey-players-284832700)
What was Jari Kurri's career goal total?
He finished with 601 NHL goals. He also became the first Finnish-born player inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, in 2001.
Why was Kurri more than just Gretzky's winger?
Kurri's two-way right-wing play helped Edmonton win five Cups, and he still scored 601 career goals. His 2001 Hall of Fame induction recognized a complete career, not only his link to Gretzky.
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