Putting Up NumbersNHL

Most points through the first 41 games of an NHL season, among active players

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Wayne Gretzky’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Connor McDavid, would need 3.5 a game over his next 22 games.

Most points through the first 41 games of an NHL season, among active players
#Player and seasonsValue
Wayne Gretzky (1983-84 EDM)1983-84125
Connor McDavid (2026-27 EDM)2026-2719 of 41 games of a season48
Leon Draisaitl (2026-27 EDM)2026-2719 of 41 games of a season36
Kirill Kaprizov (2026-27 MIN)2026-2720 of 41 games of a season32
Evan Bouchard (2026-27 EDM)2026-2719 of 41 games of a season31
Nathan MacKinnon (2026-27 COL)2026-2719 of 41 games of a season30
Auston Matthews (2026-27 TOR)2026-2720 of 41 games of a season28
Matthew Tkachuk (2026-27 FLA)2026-2719 of 41 games of a season27
Quinn Hughes (2026-27 MIN)2026-2720 of 41 games of a season27
Jack Hughes (2026-27 NJD)2026-2719 of 41 games of a season26

Method

  • 24 player-seasons aren't here because a game in their window has no line recorded.
  • An active player whose first 41 games of a season ended before this season is on the all-time board with his rank.