Miller began his NHL career with the New York Rangers during the 1984–85 season. He was traded to the Washington Capitals during the 1986–87 season in a trade that sent former first-rounder Bobby Carpenter to the Rangers. From 2001 to 2003 he served as an assistant coach with the New York Islanders. During his 1057 NHL games, he scored 181 goals and had 282 assists.