NHL Record for Most Assists, Playoff Series
Leon Draisaitl holds the NHL record with 15 assists (2021-22).
Top of the list
| Rank | Player | Assists | Season | Opp | GP | Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Leon DraisaitlEDM · active | 15 | 2021-22 | CGY | 5 | 2 | 17 |
| 2 |  Wayne GretzkyEDM | 14 | 1984-85 | CHI | 6 | 4 | 18 |
| 2 |  Rick MiddletonBOS | 14 | 1982-83 | BUF | 7 | 5 | 19 |
| 4 | Wayne GretzkyEDM | 13 | 1986-87 | LAK | 5 | 2 | 15 |
| 4 |  Doug GilmourTOR | 13 | 1993-94 | SJS | 7 | 3 | 16 |
| 6 |  Henrik SedinVAN | 11 | 2010-11 | SJS | 5 | 1 | 12 |
The full top 60
| Rank | Player | Assists | Season | Opp | GP | Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leon DraisaitlEDM · active | 15 | 2021-22 | CGY | 5 | 2 | 17 |
| 2 | Wayne GretzkyEDM | 14 | 1984-85 | CHI | 6 | 4 | 18 |
| 2 | Rick MiddletonBOS | 14 | 1982-83 | BUF | 7 | 5 | 19 |
| 4 | Wayne GretzkyEDM | 13 | 1986-87 | LAK | 5 | 2 | 15 |
| 4 | Doug GilmourTOR | 13 | 1993-94 | SJS | 7 | 3 | 16 |
| 6 | Henrik SedinVAN | 11 | 2010-11 | SJS | 5 | 1 | 12 |
| 6 |  Connor McDavidEDM · active | 11 | 2023-24 | LAK | 5 | 1 | 12 |
| 6 |  Paul CoffeyEDM | 11 | 1984-85 | CHI | 6 | 3 | 14 |
| 6 |  Al MacInnisCGY | 11 | 1983-84 | EDM | 7 | 1 | 12 |
| 6 |  Mark MessierEDM | 11 | 1988-89 | LAK | 7 | 1 | 12 |
| 6 |  Mike RidleyWSH | 11 | 1991-92 | PIT | 7 | 0 | 11 |
| 6 |  Ron FrancisPIT | 11 | 1994-95 | WSH | 7 | 3 | 14 |
| 6 | Leon DraisaitlEDM · active | 11 | 2023-24 | VAN | 7 | 3 | 14 |
| 14 |  Bernie FederkoSTL | 10 | 1981-82 | WIN | 4 | 1 | 11 |
| 14 | Wayne GretzkyEDM | 10 | 1982-83 | CHI | 4 | 2 | 12 |
| 14 | Wayne GretzkyEDM | 10 | 1987-88 | BOS | 4 | 3 | 13 |
| 14 |  Peter StastnyQUE | 10 | 1984-85 | BUF | 5 | 0 | 10 |
| 14 | Wayne GretzkyEDM | 10 | 1987-88 | WIN | 5 | 1 | 11 |
| 14 |  Fleming MacKellBOS | 10 | 1957-58 | NYR | 6 | 4 | 14 |
| 14 |  Stan MikitaCHI | 10 | 1961-62 | MTL | 6 | 3 | 13 |
| 14 |  Bob BourneNYI | 10 | 1982-83 | NYR | 6 | 2 | 12 |
| 14 |  Mario LemieuxPIT | 10 | 1991-92 | WSH | 6 | 7 | 17 |
| 14 | Connor McDavidEDM · active | 10 | 2021-22 | LAK | 7 | 4 | 14 |
| 24 |  Joe MullenSTL | 9 | 1981-82 | WIN | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| 24 |  Adam OatesBOS | 9 | 1992-93 | BUF | 4 | 0 | 9 |
| 24 |  Dennis MarukMNS | 9 | 1985-86 | STL | 5 | 4 | 13 |
| 24 | Doug GilmourSTL | 9 | 1987-88 | CHI | 5 | 2 | 11 |
| 24 | Wayne GretzkyEDM | 9 | 1987-88 | DET | 5 | 4 | 13 |
| 24 | Mark MessierEDM | 9 | 1987-88 | WIN | 5 | 4 | 13 |
| 24 |  Kris LetangPIT · active | 9 | 2012-13 | OTT | 5 | 1 | 10 |
| 24 |  Evgeni MalkinPIT · active | 9 | 2016-17 | CBJ | 5 | 2 | 11 |
| 24 | Connor McDavidEDM · active | 9 | 2021-22 | CGY | 5 | 3 | 12 |
| 24 |  Dickie MooreMTL | 9 | 1958-59 | CHI | 6 | 3 | 12 |
| 24 |  Jacques LemaireMTL | 9 | 1972-73 | CHI | 6 | 3 | 12 |
| 24 |  Darryl SittlerTOR | 9 | 1976-77 | PHI | 6 | 3 | 12 |
| 24 |  Denis SavardCHI | 9 | 1984-85 | MNS | 6 | 3 | 12 |
| 24 | Denis SavardCHI | 9 | 1988-89 | DET | 6 | 4 | 13 |
| 24 | Mario LemieuxPIT | 9 | 1990-91 | BOS | 6 | 6 | 15 |
| 24 |  Larry MurphyPIT | 9 | 1990-91 | MNS | 6 | 1 | 10 |
| 24 | Wayne GretzkySTL | 9 | 1995-96 | TOR | 6 | 0 | 9 |
| 24 |  Joe SakicCOL | 9 | 1996-97 | CHI | 6 | 3 | 12 |
| 24 | Joe SakicCOL | 9 | 1998-99 | SJS | 6 | 3 | 12 |
| 24 |  Daniel BrièrePHI | 9 | 2009-10 | CHI | 6 | 3 | 12 |
| 24 |  Sidney CrosbyPIT · active | 9 | 2009-10 | OTT | 6 | 5 | 14 |
| 24 | Evgeni MalkinPIT · active | 9 | 2012-13 | NYI | 6 | 2 | 11 |
| 24 |  Mitch MarnerTOR · active | 9 | 2022-23 | TBL | 6 | 2 | 11 |
| 24 | Connor McDavidEDM · active | 9 | 2024-25 | LAK | 6 | 2 | 11 |
| 24 |  Barry PedersonBOS | 9 | 1982-83 | BUF | 7 | 7 | 16 |
| 24 | Wayne GretzkyEDM | 9 | 1983-84 | CGY | 7 | 4 | 13 |
| 24 | Wayne GretzkyEDM | 9 | 1986-87 | PHI | 7 | 2 | 11 |
| 24 | Wayne GretzkyLAK | 9 | 1988-89 | EDM | 7 | 4 | 13 |
| 24 |  Mark HowePHI | 9 | 1988-89 | PIT | 7 | 0 | 9 |
| 24 | Adam OatesSTL | 9 | 1990-91 | DET | 7 | 4 | 13 |
| 24 |  Mark RecchiPIT | 9 | 1990-91 | NJD | 7 | 2 | 11 |
| 24 | Denis SavardMTL | 9 | 1991-92 | HFD | 7 | 1 | 10 |
| 24 | Paul CoffeyDET | 9 | 1992-93 | TOR | 7 | 2 | 11 |
| 24 | Doug GilmourTOR | 9 | 1992-93 | LAK | 7 | 4 | 13 |
| 24 | Doug GilmourTOR | 9 | 1992-93 | DET | 7 | 3 | 12 |
| 24 |  Phil HousleyCGY | 9 | 1994-95 | SJS | 7 | 0 | 9 |
| 24 |  Blake WheelerWPG | 9 | 2017-18 | NSH | 7 | 2 | 11 |
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 60 of 1,629 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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What is the NHL record for most assists, playoff series?
Leon Draisaitl holds the NHL record for most assists, playoff series with 15 (2021-22).