Skating speed bursts: NHL team rankings
All situations · 2025-26 regular season · 20+ mph bursts/GP
Skating bursts over 20 mph per game, from NHL EDGE tracking.
In 2025-26, the Colorado Avalanche rank 1st in 20+ mph bursts/GP (all situations) at 32.23, the best mark in the NHL. The Calgary Flames sit 32nd at 14.39. The league average is 21.50.
All 32 teams by 20+ mph bursts/GP
Highest first. Each team links to 20+ mph bursts/GP on its own stats page.
| Rk | Team | Gap to league average | 20+ mph bursts/GP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Colorado AvalancheCOL | 32.23 | |
| 2 |  Edmonton OilersEDM | 29.65 | |
| 3 |  Buffalo SabresBUF | 26.99 | |
| 4 |  Utah MammothUTA | 26.91 | |
| 5 |  New York IslandersNYI | 26.23 | |
| 6 |  Montreal CanadiensMTL | 26.12 | |
| 7 |  Washington CapitalsWSH | 24.29 | |
| 8 |  Anaheim DucksANA | 24.20 | |
| 9 |  Ottawa SenatorsOTT | 23.82 | |
| 10 |  Columbus Blue JacketsCBJ | 23.38 | |
| 11 |  Carolina HurricanesCAR | 21.79 | |
| 12 |  Tampa Bay LightningTBL | 21.61 | |
| 13 |  Philadelphia FlyersPHI | 21.21 | |
| 14 |  Vegas Golden KnightsVGK | 20.82 | |
| 15 |  Detroit Red WingsDET | 20.74 | |
| 16 |  Florida PanthersFLA | 20.67 | |
| 17 |  Los Angeles KingsLAK | 20.54 | |
| 18 |  Minnesota WildMIN | 20.28 | |
| 19 |  Toronto Maple LeafsTOR | 19.95 | |
| 20 |  Chicago BlackhawksCHI | 19.93 | |
| 21 |  St. Louis BluesSTL | 19.78 | |
| 22 |  San Jose SharksSJS | 19.40 | |
| 23 |  New York RangersNYR | 19.35 | |
| 24 |  New Jersey DevilsNJD | 19.28 | |
| 25 |  Pittsburgh PenguinsPIT | 19.18 | |
| 26 |  Seattle KrakenSEA | 19.12 | |
| 27 |  Vancouver CanucksVAN | 18.82 | |
| 28 |  Winnipeg JetsWPG | 17.49 | |
| 29 |  Dallas StarsDAL | 16.73 | |
| 30 |  Nashville PredatorsNSH | 16.61 | |
| 31 |  Boston BruinsBOS | 16.38 | |
| 32 |  Calgary FlamesCGY | 14.39 |
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Top skaters: Top skating speed
NHL EDGE leaders →Fastest NHL EDGE skating speed this season, mph. 2025-26 regular season, qualified skaters only. Each name links to the stat on his player page.
How we calculate team 20+ mph bursts/GP
NHL EDGE counts every time a player tops 20 mph; we divide the team total by games played.
Why it matters for fantasy hockey
Speed teams create rush chances and draw penalties, which feeds transition and power-play scoring.
How to read it
Higher is a faster team. Compare with rush-goal share to see whether the speed turns into goals.
Limitations
Bursts count speed, not puck-carrying speed or direction; defenders skating back count too.
Go deeper
On each team's pages, 20+ mph bursts/GP also appears in the NHL Edge ranks section, linked from its row in Team analytics.
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FAQ
- Which NHL team ranks first in 20+ mph bursts/GP in 2025-26?
- The Colorado Avalanche rank 1st with the highest 20+ mph bursts/GP in the NHL, 32.23. The top three: Colorado Avalanche (32.23), Edmonton Oilers (29.65), Buffalo Sabres (26.99).
- Which is the fastest NHL team?
- The table on this page ranks all 32 teams by 20+ mph bursts per game from NHL EDGE.
- Where does NHL EDGE data come from?
- Puck and player tracking in every NHL arena, published by the league.
Ranks are among the 32 current teams; 1st is the highest value. Regular season only, updated through the latest processed games.