- Art Ross Trophy (1976, 1977, 1978). Conn Smythe Trophy (1977). First All-Star Team Right Wing (1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980). Hart Memorial Trophy (1977, 1978). Lester B. Pearson Award (1976, 1977, 1978).
- Became the first player in NHL history to score at least 50 goals and 100 points in six consecutive seasons.
- Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988.
- Played right wing for the Montreal Canadians (1971-1985), New York Rangers (1988-1989) and Quebec Nordiques (1989-1991).
- Retired for three years before he signed up with the Rangers in 1988.
- When Lafleur reached the 1,000-point mark, he did it in just 720 games, the shortest time taken to hit that milestone in NHL history.
- Operates a helicopter rental company in Montreal. André Roy proposed to his wife while flying in a helicopter piloted by Lafleur.
- Placed 122 items - including 5 miniature Stanley Cups, 6 miniature Prince of Wales trophies, 1977 Conn Smythe Trophy, 3 Art Ross trophies, Hockey Hall of Fame plaque and ring, games-used jerseys, 4 Stanley Cup rings, and the first skates he ever wore - for sale. The Leland's auction netted about $400,000. Although Lafleur said he didn't need the money, he kept most of the proceeds. (April 2001)
- As a child, he used to dress in his hockey gear before he went to bed and slept in it, so he wouldn't "waste any time dressing" when he got up and he could play sooner.
- He was awarded the O.C. (Officer of the Order of Canada) on June 23, 1980 for his services to sports in Canada.
- Pictured on one of six Canadian commemorative postage stamps issued 23 September 2016, celebrating hockey forwards. Other players honored in this issue were Sidney Crosby,Mark Messier, Phil Esposito, Steve Yzerman, and Darryl Sittler.
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