Fastest to 500 assists in NHL history, among active players
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Wayne Gretzky’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Lane Hutson, would need 2.1 a game over his next 167 games.
game 1527
- Quinn Hughes
- Wayne Gretzky
- Lane Hutson
| # | Player and seasons | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne Gretzky1979 – 1984 | 352 | |
| Quinn Hughes2018 – 2027At an avg of 1.0 per game, will cross 500 assists at 587 games | 527 | |
| Lane Hutson2023 – 2027At an avg of 0.8 per game, will cross 500 assists at 615 games | 184 | |
| Cale Makar2019 – 2027At an avg of 0.8 per game, will cross 500 assists at 629 games | 488 | |
| Adam Fox2019 – 2027At an avg of 0.8 per game, will cross 500 assists at 662 games | 505 | |
| Evan Bouchard2018 – 2027At an avg of 1.0 per game, will cross 500 assists at 668 games | 448 | |
| 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 |
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- 22 careers 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.