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NHL Points Leaders
2021-22All situationsUp to 82 games played
Connor McDavid (EDM) leads NHL skaters with 123 points in 2021-22, ahead of 
Johnny Gaudreau (CGY) (115).
Leaders: Points, 2021-22
- 1stConnor McDavidEDM · 80 GP123Share
- 2ndJohnny GaudreauCGY · 82 GP115Share
3rdJonathan HuberdeauFLA · 80 GP115Share
4thLeon DraisaitlEDM · 80 GP110Share
5thKirill KaprizovMIN · 81 GP108Share
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 2021-22, 1,004 skaters qualify for this board; the median is 15 and Connor McDavid leads at 123.
Points leaderboard
| # | Player | Team | PTS | GP | Per game | G | A | Pctl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connor McDavidFEDM | EDM | 123 | 80 | 1.54 | 44 | 79 | 100 | 100% |
| 2 | Johnny GaudreauFCGY | CGY | 115 | 82 | 1.40 | 40 | 75 | 100 | — |
| 3 | Jonathan HuberdeauFFLA | FLA | 115 | 80 | 1.44 | 30 | 85 | 100 | 15%▼0.8 |
| 4 | Leon DraisaitlFEDM | EDM | 110 | 80 | 1.38 | 55 | 55 | 100 | 100% |
| 5 | Kirill KaprizovFMIN | MIN | 108 | 81 | 1.33 | 47 | 61 | 100 | 98% |
| 6 |  Steven StamkosFTBL | TBL | 106 | 81 | 1.31 | 42 | 64 | 99 | 95%▲0.8 |
| 7 |  Auston MatthewsFTOR | TOR | 106 | 73 | 1.45 | 60 | 46 | 99 | 99% |
| 8 |  Matthew TkachukFCGY | CGY | 104 | 82 | 1.27 | 42 | 62 | 99 | 100%▲1.3 |
| 9 |  J.T. MillerFVAN | VAN | 99 | 80 | 1.24 | 32 | 67 | 99 | 90% |
| 10 |  Mitch MarnerFTOR | TOR | 97 | 72 | 1.35 | 35 | 62 | 99 | 99% |
| 11 |  Roman JosiDNSH | NSH | 96 | 80 | 1.20 | 23 | 73 | 99 | 98% |
| 12 |  Artemi PanarinFNYR | NYR | 96 | 75 | 1.28 | 22 | 74 | 99 | 97%▼0.8 |
Rows 13–25 continue below
Points leaderboard · Rows 13–25 of 50
| # | Player | Team | PTS | GP | Per game | G | A | Pctl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 |  Kyle ConnorFWPG | WPG | 93 | 79 | 1.18 | 47 | 46 | 99 | 99% |
| 14 |  Patrick KaneFCHI | CHI | 92 | 78 | 1.18 | 26 | 66 | 99 | 68%▼1.9 |
| 15 |  Mikko RantanenFCOL | COL | 92 | 75 | 1.23 | 36 | 56 | 99 | 99% |
| 16 |  Alex OvechkinFWSH | WSH | 90 | 77 | 1.17 | 50 | 40 | 99 | 88%▼4.1 |
| 17 |  Aleksander BarkovFFLA | FLA | 88 | 67 | 1.31 | 39 | 49 | 98 | 89%▼1.5 |
| 18 |  Nathan MacKinnonFCOL | COL | 88 | 65 | 1.35 | 32 | 56 | 98 | 100% |
| 19 |  Nazem KadriFCOL | COL | 87 | 71 | 1.23 | 28 | 59 | 98 | 72%▲2.7 |
| 20 |  Matt DucheneFNSH | NSH | 86 | 78 | 1.10 | 43 | 43 | 98 | 50%▼5.2 |
| 21 |  Cale MakarDCOL | COL | 86 | 77 | 1.12 | 28 | 58 | 98 | 100% |
| 22 |  Victor HedmanDTBL | TBL | 85 | 82 | 1.04 | 20 | 65 | 98 | 84%▼1 |
| 23 |  Kevin FialaFMIN | MIN | 85 | 82 | 1.04 | 33 | 52 | 98 | 64% |
| 24 |  Jake GuentzelFPIT | PIT | 84 | 76 | 1.11 | 40 | 44 | 98 | 100% |
| 25 |  Sidney CrosbyFPIT | PIT | 84 | 69 | 1.22 | 31 | 53 | 98 | 98%▼0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
Who leads the NHL in Points in 2021-22?
Connor McDavid leads with 123. The median of the 1,004 qualified skaters is 15.
Which defenseman leads in Points in 2021-22?
Roman Josi leads NHL defensemen with 96; the top forward is Connor McDavid at 123.
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.