Gordie Howe holds the NHL record for the most career All-Star Game selections, with 23.
Howe’s selections spanned four decades, beginning in 1948 and continuing through 1971. His extraordinary longevity allowed him to remain an elite player across changing NHL eras, from the Original Six period through expansion.
The record counts selections, not necessarily games played in every season. Howe also appeared in the 1979 All-Star Game after returning to the NHL with the Hartford Whalers, but that appearance was outside the traditional 23-selection record commonly cited for his NHL career. His durability is a major reason “Mr. Hockey” remains associated with NHL longevity.