NHL Record for Highest Face-off Winning Percentage in a Season

Michael McLeod holds the NHL record with 65.03 faceoff % (2023-24).

Updated Oct 20, 5:56 PM ET after records.nhl.com

Top of the list

Highest Face-off Winning Percentage, Season (Minimum: 500 Face-offs): the leaders
Rank	Player	Faceoff %	Season	GP	Games in schedule
1	Michael McLeodNJD	65.03	2023-24	45	82
2	Jonathan ToewsCHI	63.12	2022-23	53	82
3	Claude GirouxOTT · active	63.08	2025-26	82	82
4	Yanic PerreaultPHX,TOR	62.77	2006-07	66	82
5	Matt DucheneCOL · active	62.56	2016-17	77	82
6	Manny MalhotraSJS	62.5	2009-10	71	82
7	David SteckelWSH,NJD	62.31	2010-11	75	82
8	Antoine VermetteANA	62.25	2016-17	72	82
9	Patrice BergeronBOS	62.24	2020-21	54	56
10	Yanic PerreaultNSH	62.18	2005-06	69	82
11	Patrice BergeronBOS	62.1	2012-13	42	48
12	Jonathan ToewsWPG	62.09	2025-26	82	82
13	Patrice BergeronBOS	61.93	2021-22	73	82
14	Vladimir SobotkaSTL	61.87	2013-14	61	82
15	Manny MalhotraVAN	61.69	2010-11	72	82

The full top 50

Highest Face-off Winning Percentage, Season (Minimum: 500 Face-offs): NHL skater records
Rank	Player	Faceoff %	Season	GP	Games in schedule
1	Michael McLeodNJD	65.03	2023-24	45	82
2	Jonathan ToewsCHI	63.12	2022-23	53	82
3	Claude GirouxOTT · active	63.08	2025-26	82	82
4	Yanic PerreaultPHX,TOR	62.77	2006-07	66	82
5	Matt DucheneCOL · active	62.56	2016-17	77	82
6	Manny MalhotraSJS	62.5	2009-10	71	82
7	David SteckelWSH,NJD	62.31	2010-11	75	82
8	Antoine VermetteANA	62.25	2016-17	72	82
9	Patrice BergeronBOS	62.24	2020-21	54	56
10	Yanic PerreaultNSH	62.18	2005-06	69	82
11	Patrice BergeronBOS	62.1	2012-13	42	48
12	Jonathan ToewsWPG	62.09	2025-26	82	82
13	Patrice BergeronBOS	61.93	2021-22	73	82
14	Vladimir SobotkaSTL	61.87	2013-14	61	82
15	Manny MalhotraVAN	61.69	2010-11	72	82
16	Claude GirouxOTT · active	61.48	2024-25	81	82
17	J.T. MillerNYR · active	61.46	2025-26	68	82
18	Jamie BennDAL · active	61.24	2023-24	82	82
19	Patrice BergeronBOS	61.14	2022-23	78	82
20	Rod Brind'AmourCAR	61.02	2008-09	80	82
21	Luke GlendeningDET	60.88	2020-21	54	56
22	Zenon KonopkaMIN,BUF	60.84	2013-14	59	82
23	Mark KastelicBOS · active	60.82	2025-26	82	82
24	Michael McLeodNJD	60.64	2022-23	80	82
25	John TavaresTOR · active	60.58	2021-22	79	82
26	Scott NicholSJS	60.57	2009-10	79	82
27	Aatu RätyVAN · active	60.49	2025-26	66	82
28	Kris DraperDET	60.3	2008-09	79	82
29	Claude GirouxPHI,FLA · active	60.28	2021-22	75	82
30	Patrice BergeronBOS	60.22	2014-15	81	82
31	Jamie BennDAL · active	60.12	2022-23	82	82
32	Rich PeverleyDAL	60.1	2013-14	62	82
32	Nico SturmSJS · active	60.1	2023-24	63	82
34	Patrice BergeronBOS	60.09	2016-17	79	82
35	Antoine VermetteANA	60	2017-18	64	82
36	Ryan O'ReillyBUF · active	59.98	2017-18	81	82
37	Radek BonkNSH	59.92	2008-09	66	82
38	Jonathan ToewsCHI	59.91	2012-13	47	48
39	Scott NicholNSH	59.75	2007-08	73	82
39	Paul GaustadBUF	59.75	2010-11	81	82
41	Auston MatthewsTOR · active	59.67	2025-26	60	82
42	Jim SlaterWPG	59.65	2014-15	82	82
43	Sean CouturierPHI · active	59.62	2019-20	69	82
43	Jean-Gabriel PageauNYI · active	59.62	2024-25	79	82
45	Claude GirouxPHI · active	59.6	2020-21	54	56
46	Adam HallPHI	59.58	2013-14	80	82
47	Manny MalhotraCAR	59.45	2013-14	69	82
48	Joe NieuwendykFLA	59.39	2005-06	65	82
49	Jeff CarterPIT	59.38	2022-23	79	82
50	Jonathan ToewsCHI	59.36	2011-12	59	82

Top 50 of 2,334 lines on the NHL's list, ties kept. Source: NHL Records.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NHL record for highest face-off winning percentage in a season?

Michael McLeod holds the NHL record for highest face-off winning percentage in a season with 65.03 (2023-24).

Who is the active leader for highest face-off winning percentage in a season?

Claude Giroux is the highest active player on the list at 63.08, rank 3 all time.