Fastest to 50 goals from the start of an NHL season, among active players
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Wayne Gretzky’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Leon Draisaitl, would need 1.7 a game over the next 19 games.
game 139
- Leon Draisaitl (2026-27 EDM)
- Wayne Gretzky (1981-82 EDM)
- Cutter Gauthier (2026-27 ANA)
| # | Player and seasons | Games |
|---|---|---|
 Wayne Gretzky (1981-82 EDM)1981-82 | 39 | |
| Leon Draisaitl (2026-27 EDM)2026-27At an avg of 0.9 per game of a season, will cross 50 goals at 53 games of a season | 19 | |
 Cutter Gauthier (2026-27 ANA)2026-27At an avg of 0.9 per game of a season, will cross 50 goals at 58 games of a season | 18 | |
 Kirill Kaprizov (2026-27 MIN)2026-27At an avg of 0.9 per game of a season, will cross 50 goals at 59 games of a season | 20 | |
 Kyle Connor (2026-27 WPG)2026-27At an avg of 0.8 per game of a season, will cross 50 goals at 64 games of a season | 19 | |
 Artturi Lehkonen (2026-27 COL)2026-27At an avg of 0.7 per game of a season, will cross 50 goals at 74 games of a season | 19 |
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- 27 player-seasons aren't here because a game in their window has no line recorded.
- An active player who got to 50 goals before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.