Thirteen NHL numbers, one leader each
Every NHL figure we track, with the league average beside it so the size means something. Each states its season, and every number has its own page.
Who is furthest ahead
Ranked by how many standard deviations (sd) the leader sits above the qualified field, which lets a barrel rate and a skating speed share one list without flattering either. Updated .
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NHL · 2025-26 season
Tyler Kleven has the hardest shot in the NHL at 103.5 mph, as of October 5, 2026.
Every leader is drawn from qualified players only, so a hot two weeks cannot top a board. The minimum is printed where it matters. Tap any number for its own page: the full top 25, the league average and the method.
The board
NHL · 2025-26 season
Buffalo Sabres have the highest top skating speed in the NHL at 24.9 mph, as of October 5, 2026.
Every leader is drawn from qualified teams only, so a hot two weeks cannot top a board. The minimum is printed where it matters. Tap any number for its own page: the full top 25, the league average and the method.