NHL Record for Most Points, Playoff Year
Wayne Gretzky holds the NHL record with 47 points (1984-85).
Top of the list
| Rank | Player | Points | Season | GP | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Wayne GretzkyEDM | 47 | 1984-85 | 18 | 17 | 30 |
| 2 |  Mario LemieuxPIT | 44 | 1990-91 | 23 | 16 | 28 |
| 3 | Wayne GretzkyEDM | 43 | 1987-88 | 19 | 12 | 31 |
| 4 |  Connor McDavidEDM · active | 42 | 2023-24 | 25 | 8 | 34 |
| 5 | Wayne GretzkyLAK | 40 | 1992-93 | 24 | 15 | 25 |
| 6 | Wayne GretzkyEDM | 38 | 1982-83 | 16 | 12 | 26 |
The full top 59
| Rank | Player | Points | Season | GP | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayne GretzkyEDM | 47 | 1984-85 | 18 | 17 | 30 |
| 2 | Mario LemieuxPIT | 44 | 1990-91 | 23 | 16 | 28 |
| 3 | Wayne GretzkyEDM | 43 | 1987-88 | 19 | 12 | 31 |
| 4 | Connor McDavidEDM · active | 42 | 2023-24 | 25 | 8 | 34 |
| 5 | Wayne GretzkyLAK | 40 | 1992-93 | 24 | 15 | 25 |
| 6 | Wayne GretzkyEDM | 38 | 1982-83 | 16 | 12 | 26 |
| 7 |  Paul CoffeyEDM | 37 | 1984-85 | 18 | 12 | 25 |
| 8 |  Evgeni MalkinPIT · active | 36 | 2008-09 | 24 | 14 | 22 |
| 9 |  Mike BossyNYI | 35 | 1980-81 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
| 9 | Wayne GretzkyEDM | 35 | 1983-84 | 19 | 13 | 22 |
| 9 |  Doug GilmourTOR | 35 | 1992-93 | 21 | 10 | 25 |
| 12 |  Joe SakicCOL | 34 | 1995-96 | 22 | 18 | 16 |
| 12 | Mario LemieuxPIT | 34 | 1991-92 | 15 | 16 | 18 |
| 12 |  Mark MessierEDM | 34 | 1987-88 | 19 | 11 | 23 |
| 12 |  Brian LeetchNYR | 34 | 1993-94 | 23 | 11 | 23 |
| 12 |  Mark RecchiPIT | 34 | 1990-91 | 24 | 10 | 24 |
| 12 |  Nikita KucherovTBL · active | 34 | 2019-20 | 25 | 7 | 27 |
| 12 | Wayne GretzkyEDM | 34 | 1986-87 | 21 | 5 | 29 |
| 19 |  Kevin StevensPIT | 33 | 1990-91 | 24 | 17 | 16 |
| 19 |  Brayden PointTBL · active | 33 | 2019-20 | 23 | 14 | 19 |
| 19 |  Rick MiddletonBOS | 33 | 1982-83 | 17 | 11 | 22 |
| 19 |  Leon DraisaitlEDM · active | 33 | 2024-25 | 22 | 11 | 22 |
| 19 | Connor McDavidEDM · active | 33 | 2021-22 | 16 | 10 | 23 |
| 19 | Connor McDavidEDM · active | 33 | 2024-25 | 22 | 7 | 26 |
| 25 |  Barry PedersonBOS | 32 | 1982-83 | 17 | 14 | 18 |
| 25 |  Evgeny KuznetsovWSH | 32 | 2017-18 | 24 | 12 | 20 |
| 25 | Nikita KucherovTBL · active | 32 | 2020-21 | 23 | 8 | 24 |
| 25 | Leon DraisaitlEDM · active | 32 | 2021-22 | 16 | 7 | 25 |
| 25 |  Evan BouchardEDM · active | 32 | 2023-24 | 25 | 6 | 26 |
| 30 |  Jari KurriEDM | 31 | 1984-85 | 18 | 19 | 12 |
| 30 |  Craig SimpsonEDM | 31 | 1989-90 | 22 | 16 | 15 |
| 30 |  Pavel BureVAN | 31 | 1993-94 | 24 | 16 | 15 |
| 30 |  Sidney CrosbyPIT · active | 31 | 2008-09 | 24 | 15 | 16 |
| 30 | Jari KurriEDM | 31 | 1987-88 | 19 | 14 | 17 |
| 30 | Leon DraisaitlEDM · active | 31 | 2023-24 | 25 | 10 | 21 |
| 30 | Mark MessierEDM | 31 | 1989-90 | 22 | 9 | 22 |
| 30 |  Al MacInnisCGY | 31 | 1988-89 | 22 | 7 | 24 |
| 38 | Mark MessierNYR | 30 | 1993-94 | 23 | 12 | 18 |
| 38 |  Daniel BrièrePHI | 30 | 2009-10 | 23 | 12 | 18 |
| 38 |  Logan CoutureSJS · active | 30 | 2015-16 | 24 | 10 | 20 |
| 41 |  Steve PayneMNS | 29 | 1980-81 | 19 | 17 | 12 |
| 41 |  Bryan TrottierNYI | 29 | 1979-80 | 21 | 12 | 17 |
| 41 | Bryan TrottierNYI | 29 | 1980-81 | 18 | 11 | 18 |
| 41 |  Mitch MarnerVGK · active | 29 | 2025-26 | 22 | 10 | 19 |
| 41 |  Brian BellowsMNS | 29 | 1990-91 | 23 | 10 | 19 |
| 41 |  Denis SavardCHI | 29 | 1984-85 | 15 | 9 | 20 |
| 41 |  Cale MakarCOL · active | 29 | 2021-22 | 20 | 8 | 21 |
| 41 |  Jonathan ToewsCHI | 29 | 2009-10 | 22 | 7 | 22 |
| 41 | Bryan TrottierNYI | 29 | 1981-82 | 19 | 6 | 23 |
| 50 | Jari KurriEDM | 28 | 1983-84 | 19 | 14 | 14 |
| 50 | Kevin StevensPIT | 28 | 1991-92 | 21 | 13 | 15 |
| 50 | Mark MessierEDM | 28 | 1986-87 | 21 | 12 | 16 |
| 50 |  Cam NeelyBOS | 28 | 1989-90 | 21 | 12 | 16 |
| 50 |  Brian ProppPHI | 28 | 1986-87 | 26 | 12 | 16 |
| 50 |  Patrick KaneCHI · active | 28 | 2009-10 | 22 | 10 | 18 |
| 50 | Evgeni MalkinPIT · active | 28 | 2016-17 | 25 | 10 | 18 |
| 50 |  Eric StaalCAR | 28 | 2005-06 | 25 | 9 | 19 |
| 50 |  Bob BourneNYI | 28 | 1982-83 | 20 | 8 | 20 |
| 50 | Doug GilmourTOR | 28 | 1993-94 | 18 | 6 | 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 59 of 300 lines on the NHL's list, ties kept. Source: NHL Records.
About these records
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.
Records cover the league's whole history, so eras matter: scoring was far higher in the 1980s, goalie stats like saves and save percentage start in 1955-56 or later, and time on ice, hits and blocks start in 2005-06. Each list notes its own limits.
Active players are flagged, so you can see who is climbing a list this season. For the milestones those players are chasing tonight, see the milestone watch.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NHL record for most points, playoff year?
Wayne Gretzky holds the NHL record for most points, playoff year with 47 (1984-85).
Who is the active leader for most points, playoff year?
Connor McDavid is the highest active player on the list at 42, rank 4 all time.