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Most points in an NHL season

Wayne Gretzky, 215 in 1985-86.

Wayne Gretzky had 215 for the Edmonton Oilers in 1985-86, the NHL record for points in a season. Next: Wayne Gretzky (212, 1981-82) and Wayne Gretzky (208, 1984-85).

In 2025-26: Connor McDavid (Edmonton Oilers) led the NHL with 138, 77 short of the record.

Most points in an NHL season: the top 25

Rk
Player
PTS
Season
1
Wayne GretzkyEdmonton Oilers
215
1985-86
2
Wayne GretzkyEdmonton Oilers
212
1981-82
3
Wayne GretzkyEdmonton Oilers
208
1984-85
4
Wayne GretzkyEdmonton Oilers
205
1983-84
5
Mario LemieuxPittsburgh Penguins
199
1988-89
6
Wayne GretzkyEdmonton Oilers
196
1982-83
7
Wayne GretzkyEdmonton Oilers
183
1986-87
8
Wayne GretzkyLos Angeles Kings
168
1988-89
Mario LemieuxPittsburgh Penguins
168
1987-88
10
Wayne GretzkyEdmonton Oilers
164
1980-81
11
Wayne GretzkyLos Angeles Kings
163
1990-91
12
Mario LemieuxPittsburgh Penguins
161
1995-96
13
Mario LemieuxPittsburgh Penguins
160
1992-93
14
Steve YzermanDetroit Red Wings
155
1988-89
15
Connor McDavidEdmonton Oilers
153
2022-23
16
Phil EspositoBoston Bruins
152
1970-71
17
Bernie NichollsLos Angeles Kings
150
1988-89
18
Jaromir JagrPittsburgh Penguins
149
1995-96
Wayne GretzkyEdmonton Oilers
149
1987-88
20
Pat LaFontaineBuffalo Sabres
148
1992-93
21
Mike BossyNew York Islanders
147
1981-82
22
Phil EspositoBoston Bruins
145
1973-74
23
Nikita KucherovTampa Bay Lightning
144
2023-24
24
Adam OatesBoston Bruins
142
1992-93
Wayne GretzkyLos Angeles Kings
142
1989-90

More than once in the top 25: Wayne Gretzky 11 times, Mario Lemieux 4 times and Phil Esposito 2 times.

Every team's record

Edmonton OilersWayne Gretzky, 1985-86
215
Pittsburgh PenguinsMario Lemieux, 1988-89
199
Los Angeles KingsWayne Gretzky, 1988-89
168
Detroit Red WingsSteve Yzerman, 1988-89
155
Boston BruinsPhil Esposito, 1970-71
152
Buffalo SabresPat LaFontaine, 1992-93
148
New York IslandersMike Bossy, 1981-82
147
Tampa Bay LightningNikita Kucherov, 2023-24
144
Colorado AvalancheNathan MacKinnon, 2023-24
140
Montreal CanadiensGuy Lafleur, 1976-77 (Montréal Canadiens)
136
Washington CapitalsDennis Maruk, 1981-82
136
Calgary FlamesKent Nilsson, 1980-81
131
Chicago BlackhawksDenis Savard, 1987-88
131
St. Louis BluesBrett Hull, 1990-91
131
Toronto Maple LeafsDoug Gilmour, 1992-93
127
New York RangersJaromir Jagr, 2005-06
123
Philadelphia FlyersMark Recchi, 1992-93
123
Florida PanthersJonathan Huberdeau, 2021-22
115
San Jose SharksMacklin Celebrini, 2025-26
115
Dallas StarsBobby Smith, 1981-82 (Minnesota North Stars)
114
Vancouver CanucksHenrik Sedin, 2009-10
112
Anaheim DucksTeemu Selanne, 1996-97
109
Minnesota WildKirill Kaprizov, 2021-22
108
Carolina HurricanesMike Rogers, 1979-80 (Hartford Whalers); Mike Rogers, 1980-81 (Hartford Whalers)
105
Ottawa SenatorsDany Heatley, 2006-07
105
Winnipeg JetsMark Scheifele, 2025-26
103
New Jersey DevilsJack Hughes, 2022-23
99
Nashville PredatorsRoman Josi, 2021-22
96
Vegas Golden KnightsJack Eichel, 2024-25
94
Utah MammothClayton Keller, 2024-25 (Utah Hockey Club)
90
Columbus Blue JacketsArtemi Panarin, 2018-19
87
Seattle KrakenJared McCann, 2022-23
70

Each franchise's best season, including the years it played under another name or in another city.

Questions

What is the NHL record for points in a season?

215, by Wayne Gretzky of the Edmonton Oilers in 1985-86.

Who led the NHL in points in 2025-26?

Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers, with 138. That is 77 short of the record.

Who has the most seasons among the top 25 for points?

Wayne Gretzky, 11 times (1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1989-90 and 1990-91).

Which team's own points record is the highest?

Edmonton Oilers: Wayne Gretzky, 215 in 1985-86. The lowest club record belongs to the Seattle Kraken, 70 by Jared McCann (2022-23).

Which numbers count?

Regular-season points (goals plus assists), NHL seasons from 1917-18.