Game-winning goals count goals that end up deciding wins. Higher means the player scored more goals that made the final difference. Below are the top 131 NHL players ranked by Regular Season Game Winning Goals for the 1955-56 regular season. For all skaters and goalies across the league, with full stats and sortable rankings, visit the Players page.
| # | Player | Team | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | ||
| 2 | 11 | ||
| 3 | 8 | ||
| 4 | G. HoweGordie Howe 27YRW | 8 | |
| 5 | 8 | ||
| 6 | 7 | ||
| 7 | 5 | ||
| 8 | 5 | ||
| 9 | 5 | ||
| 10 | 4 | ||
| 11 | 4 | ||
| 12 | 4 | ||
| 13 | L. LabineLeo Labine 23YRW | 4 | |
| 14 | 4 | ||
| 15 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 3 | ||
| 17 | 3 | ||
| 18 | D. MooreDickie Moore 24YLW | 3 | |
| 19 | 3 | ||
| 20 | 3 | ||
| 21 | D. DuffDick Duff 19YLW | 3 | |
| 22 | 3 | ||
| 23 | 3 | ||
| 24 | 3 | ||
| 25 | R. MurphyRon Murphy 22YLW | 3 | |
| 26 | 3 | ||
| 27 | 3 | ||
| 28 | 3 | ||
| 29 | 3 | ||
| 30 | F. CurryFloyd Curry 29YRW | 2 | |
| 31 | 2 | ||
| 32 | 2 | ||
| 33 | 2 | ||
| 34 | 2 | ||
| 35 | 2 | ||
| 36 | 2 | ||
| 37 | 2 | ||
| 38 | 2 | ||
| 39 | 1 | ||
| 40 | 1 | ||
| 41 | 1 | ||
| 42 | 1 | ||
| 43 | 1 | ||
| 44 | 1 | ||
| 45 | 1 | ||
| 46 | 1 | ||
| 47 | D. MohnsDoug Mohns 21YLW | 1 | |
| 48 | 1 | ||
| 49 | 1 | ||
| 50 | 1 |