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NHL Points Leaders: New York Rangers
2017-18All situationsThrough 82 team games
Mats Zuccarello (NYR) leads NHL skaters with 53 points for the New York Rangers in 2017-18, ahead of 
Vladislav Namestnikov (NYR) (48).
Leaders: Points, New York Rangers, 2017-18
- 1stMats ZuccarelloNYR · 80 GP53
- 2ndVladislav NamestnikovNYR · 81 GP48
3rdMika ZibanejadNYR · 72 GP47
4thKevin HayesNYR · 76 GP44
5thPavel BuchnevichNYR · 74 GP43
The full ranked table, with filters, follows.
What Points measures
This board ranks every NHL skater by total points this season, regular season only. Total points this season, all situations.
Totals reward games played and ice time as much as skill; see the per-60 version for the rate view.
Points are goals plus assists, the classic scoring race. Top-line centres and power-play quarterbacks lead it most years. Points drive head-to-head points leagues and both goals and assists categories. Pair this board with the per-60 view to spot depth players scoring in limited minutes. In 2017-18, 31 skaters qualify for this board; the median is 8 and Mats Zuccarello leads at 53.
Points leaderboard
| # | Player | Team | PTS | GP | Per game | G | A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mats ZuccarelloFNYR | NYR | 53 | 80 | 0.66 | 16 | 37 | 39%▼1.9 |
| 2 | Vladislav NamestnikovFNYR | NYR | 48 | 81 | 0.59 | 22 | 26 | 0.1% |
| 3 | Mika ZibanejadFNYR | NYR | 47 | 72 | 0.65 | 27 | 20 | 98% |
| 4 | Kevin HayesFNYR | NYR | 44 | 76 | 0.58 | 25 | 19 | 0.0% |
| 5 | Pavel BuchnevichFNYR | NYR | 43 | 74 | 0.58 | 14 | 29 | 31% |
| 6 |  Ryan SpoonerFNYR | NYR | 41 | 59 | 0.69 | 13 | 28 | — |
| 7 |  Chris KreiderFNYR | NYR | 37 | 58 | 0.64 | 16 | 21 | 55%▼6.4 |
| 8 |  Jesper FastFNYR | NYR | 33 | 71 | 0.46 | 13 | 20 | — |
| 9 |  Jimmy VeseyFNYR | NYR | 28 | 79 | 0.35 | 17 | 11 | — |
| 10 |  David DesharnaisFNYR | NYR | 28 | 71 | 0.39 | 6 | 22 | — |
| 11 |  Brady SkjeiDNYR | NYR | 25 | 82 | 0.30 | 4 | 21 | 15%▼1.1 |
| 12 |  Kevin ShattenkirkDNYR | NYR | 23 | 46 | 0.50 | 5 | 18 | — |
| 13 |  Paul CareyFNYR | NYR | 14 | 60 | 0.23 | 7 | 7 | — |
| 14 |  Neal PionkDNYR | NYR | 14 | 28 | 0.50 | 1 | 13 | 61%▲31 |
| 15 |  Boo NievesFNYR | NYR | 9 | 28 | 0.32 | 1 | 8 | — |
| 16 |  Marc StaalDNYR | NYR | 8 | 72 | 0.11 | 1 | 7 | — |
| 17 |  Brendan SmithDNYR | NYR | 8 | 44 | 0.18 | 1 | 7 | — |
| 18 |  Tony DeAngeloDNYR | NYR | 8 | 32 | 0.25 | 0 | 8 | 19%▼0.8 |
| 19 |  John GilmourDNYR | NYR | 5 | 28 | 0.18 | 2 | 3 | — |
| 20 |  Vinni LettieriFNYR | NYR | 5 | 19 | 0.26 | 1 | 4 | 0.0% |
| 21 |  Ryan SproulDNYR | NYR | 5 | 16 | 0.31 | 1 | 4 | — |
| 22 |  Cody McLeodFNYR | NYR | 4 | 48 | 0.08 | 1 | 3 | — |
| 23 |  Peter HollandFNYR | NYR | 4 | 23 | 0.17 | 1 | 3 | — |
| 24 |  Rob O'GaraDNYR | NYR | 3 | 30 | 0.10 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 25 |  Filip ChytilFNYR | NYR | 3 | 9 | 0.33 | 1 | 2 | 7.3%▲0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
Who leads the NHL in Points in 2017-18?
Mats Zuccarello leads with 53. The median of the 31 qualified skaters is 8.
Which defenseman leads in Points in 2017-18?
Brady Skjei leads NHL defensemen with 25; the top forward is Mats Zuccarello at 53.
How is Points calculated?
Total points this season, all situations. Regular season only, from the NHL's official game data.
How reliable is Points?
Totals reward games played and ice time as much as skill; see the per-60 version for the rate view.