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 137 NHL players ranked by Regular Season Game Winning Goals for the 1956-57 regular season. For all skaters and goalies across the league, with full stats and sortable rankings, visit the Players page.
| # | Player | Team | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D. MooreDickie Moore 25YLW | 10 | |
| 2 | 9 | ||
| 3 | G. HoweGordie Howe 28YRW | 6 | |
| 4 | S. SmithSid Smith 30YLW | 6 | |
| 5 | 6 | ||
| 6 | 6 | ||
| 7 | 5 | ||
| 8 | 5 | ||
| 9 | 5 | ||
| 10 | 4 | ||
| 11 | 4 | ||
| 12 | 4 | ||
| 13 | 4 | ||
| 14 | 4 | ||
| 15 | 4 | ||
| 16 | 3 | ||
| 17 | D. DuffDick Duff 20YLW | 3 | |
| 18 | 3 | ||
| 19 | 3 | ||
| 20 | 3 | ||
| 21 | B. DeaBilly Dea 23YLW | 3 | |
| 22 | 3 | ||
| 23 | J. BucykJohnny Bucyk 21YLW | 3 | |
| 24 | 3 | ||
| 25 | 3 | ||
| 26 | 2 | ||
| 27 | F. CurryFloyd Curry 30YRW | 2 | |
| 28 | 2 | ||
| 29 | 2 | ||
| 30 | 2 | ||
| 31 | 2 | ||
| 32 | 2 | ||
| 33 | 2 | ||
| 34 | 2 | ||
| 35 | 2 | ||
| 36 | 2 | ||
| 37 | 2 | ||
| 38 | 2 | ||
| 39 | 2 | ||
| 40 | 2 | ||
| 41 | 1 | ||
| 42 | 1 | ||
| 43 | 1 | ||
| 44 | 1 | ||
| 45 | G. FoleyGerry Foley 23YRW | 1 | |
| 46 | 1 | ||
| 47 | 1 | ||
| 48 | L. ReganLarry Regan 25YRW | 1 | |
| 49 | 1 | ||
| 50 | D. MohnsDoug Mohns 22YLW | 1 |