NHL Record for Most Assists, Playoff Year
Connor McDavid holds the NHL record with 34 assists (2023-24).
Top of the list
| Rank | Player | Assists | Season | GP | Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Connor McDavidEDM · active | 34 | 2023-24 | 25 | 8 | 42 |
| 2 |  Wayne GretzkyEDM | 31 | 1987-88 | 19 | 12 | 43 |
| 3 | Wayne GretzkyEDM | 30 | 1984-85 | 18 | 17 | 47 |
| 4 | Wayne GretzkyEDM | 29 | 1986-87 | 21 | 5 | 34 |
| 5 |  Mario LemieuxPIT | 28 | 1990-91 | 23 | 16 | 44 |
| 6 |  Nikita KucherovTBL · active | 27 | 2019-20 | 25 | 7 | 34 |
The full top 51
| Rank | Player | Assists | Season | GP | Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connor McDavidEDM · active | 34 | 2023-24 | 25 | 8 | 42 |
| 2 | Wayne GretzkyEDM | 31 | 1987-88 | 19 | 12 | 43 |
| 3 | Wayne GretzkyEDM | 30 | 1984-85 | 18 | 17 | 47 |
| 4 | Wayne GretzkyEDM | 29 | 1986-87 | 21 | 5 | 34 |
| 5 | Mario LemieuxPIT | 28 | 1990-91 | 23 | 16 | 44 |
| 6 | Nikita KucherovTBL · active | 27 | 2019-20 | 25 | 7 | 34 |
| 7 | Wayne GretzkyEDM | 26 | 1982-83 | 16 | 12 | 38 |
| 7 | Connor McDavidEDM · active | 26 | 2024-25 | 22 | 7 | 33 |
| 7 |  Evan BouchardEDM · active | 26 | 2023-24 | 25 | 6 | 32 |
| 10 |  Leon DraisaitlEDM · active | 25 | 2021-22 | 16 | 7 | 32 |
| 10 |  Paul CoffeyEDM | 25 | 1984-85 | 18 | 12 | 37 |
| 10 |  Doug GilmourTOR | 25 | 1992-93 | 21 | 10 | 35 |
| 10 | Wayne GretzkyLAK | 25 | 1992-93 | 24 | 15 | 40 |
| 14 |  Al MacInnisCGY | 24 | 1988-89 | 22 | 7 | 31 |
| 14 | Nikita KucherovTBL · active | 24 | 2020-21 | 23 | 8 | 32 |
| 14 |  Mark RecchiPIT | 24 | 1990-91 | 24 | 10 | 34 |
| 17 | Connor McDavidEDM · active | 23 | 2021-22 | 16 | 10 | 33 |
| 17 |  Bryan TrottierNYI | 23 | 1981-82 | 19 | 6 | 29 |
| 17 |  Mark MessierEDM | 23 | 1987-88 | 19 | 11 | 34 |
| 17 |  Brian LeetchNYR | 23 | 1993-94 | 23 | 11 | 34 |
| 21 |  Rick MiddletonBOS | 22 | 1982-83 | 17 | 11 | 33 |
| 21 | Doug GilmourTOR | 22 | 1993-94 | 18 | 6 | 28 |
| 21 | Wayne GretzkyEDM | 22 | 1983-84 | 19 | 13 | 35 |
| 21 | Mark MessierEDM | 22 | 1989-90 | 22 | 9 | 31 |
| 21 |  Jonathan ToewsCHI | 22 | 2009-10 | 22 | 7 | 29 |
| 21 | Leon DraisaitlEDM · active | 22 | 2024-25 | 22 | 11 | 33 |
| 21 |  Evgeni MalkinPIT · active | 22 | 2008-09 | 24 | 14 | 36 |
| 28 |  Sidney CrosbyPIT · active | 21 | 2007-08 | 20 | 6 | 27 |
| 28 |  Cale MakarCOL · active | 21 | 2021-22 | 20 | 8 | 29 |
| 28 | Leon DraisaitlEDM · active | 21 | 2023-24 | 25 | 10 | 31 |
| 28 |  Anze KopitarLAK | 21 | 2013-14 | 26 | 5 | 26 |
| 32 |  Denis SavardCHI | 20 | 1984-85 | 15 | 9 | 29 |
| 32 |  Bob BourneNYI | 20 | 1982-83 | 20 | 8 | 28 |
| 32 |  Mikko RantanenCOL · active | 20 | 2021-22 | 20 | 5 | 25 |
| 32 |  Jack EichelVGK · active | 20 | 2022-23 | 22 | 6 | 26 |
| 32 | Jack EichelVGK · active | 20 | 2025-26 | 22 | 2 | 22 |
| 32 |  Logan CoutureSJS · active | 20 | 2015-16 | 24 | 10 | 30 |
| 32 |  Evgeny KuznetsovWSH | 20 | 2017-18 | 24 | 12 | 32 |
| 32 |  Pelle EklundPHI | 20 | 1986-87 | 26 | 7 | 27 |
| 32 |  Miro HeiskanenDAL · active | 20 | 2019-20 | 27 | 6 | 26 |
| 41 |  Bobby OrrBOS | 19 | 1971-72 | 15 | 5 | 24 |
| 41 |  Peter StastnyQUE | 19 | 1984-85 | 18 | 4 | 23 |
| 41 |  Craig JanneyBOS | 19 | 1989-90 | 18 | 3 | 22 |
| 41 |  Ron FrancisPIT | 19 | 1991-92 | 21 | 8 | 27 |
| 41 |  Mitch MarnerVGK · active | 19 | 2025-26 | 22 | 10 | 29 |
| 41 |  Brian BellowsMNS | 19 | 1990-91 | 23 | 10 | 29 |
| 41 |  Brayden PointTBL · active | 19 | 2019-20 | 23 | 14 | 33 |
| 41 | Nikita KucherovTBL · active | 19 | 2021-22 | 23 | 8 | 27 |
| 41 | Sidney CrosbyPIT · active | 19 | 2016-17 | 24 | 8 | 27 |
| 41 |  Eric StaalCAR | 19 | 2005-06 | 25 | 9 | 28 |
| 41 |  Henrik SedinVAN | 19 | 2010-11 | 25 | 3 | 22 |
Includes statistics from May 24 suspended game in 1988 Stanley Cup Final (EDM at BOS) as well as statistics from 2020 Stanley Cup Qualifiers Top 51 of 721 lines on the NHL's list, ties kept. Source: NHL Records.
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Every record list comes from the NHL's official records database (records.nhl.com): 808 regular-season and playoff records for skaters, goalies and teams. We keep the top 50 of each list, with ties, and refresh lists with active players daily, so career climbs like Alex Ovechkin's goal total update the morning after a game.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NHL record for most assists, playoff year?
Connor McDavid holds the NHL record for most assists, playoff year with 34 (2023-24).