Fastest to 500 assists by an NHL forward, among active players
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Wayne Gretzky’s record is safe for now. The closest active forward, Connor Bedard, would need 3.0 a game over his next 120 games.
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- Jack Hughes
- Wayne Gretzky
- Mikko Rantanen
| # | Player and seasons | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne Gretzky1979 – 1984 | 352 | |
| Jack Hughes2019 – 2027At an avg of 0.8 per game, will cross 500 assists at 717 games | 448 | |
| Mikko Rantanen2015 – 2027At an avg of 0.8 per game, will cross 500 assists at 760 games | 733 | |
| Matthew Tkachuk2016 – 2027At an avg of 0.8 per game, will cross 500 assists at 768 games | 692 | |
| Jack Eichel2015 – 2027At an avg of 0.8 per game, will cross 500 assists at 772 games | 709 | |
| Connor Bedard2023 – 2027At an avg of 0.7 per game, will cross 500 assists at 773 games | 231 | |
| Nick Suzuki2019 – 2027At an avg of 0.8 per game, will cross 500 assists at 779 games | 549 | |
| Mathew Barzal2016 – 2026At an avg of 0.7 per game, will cross 500 assists at 792 games | 611 | |
| Tim Stützle2020 – 2027At an avg of 0.7 per game, will cross 500 assists at 803 games | 466 | |
| Martin Necas2017 – 2027At an avg of 0.8 per game, will cross 500 assists at 810 games | 538 |
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- 10 forwards aren't here because a game in their window has no line recorded.
- An active player who got to 500 assists before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.