NHL Playoff Points Leaders as the 2025-26 Season Approaches
As the 2025-26 NHL regular season enters its final stretch, teams are intensifying their efforts to secure favorable playoff positions. While many players focus on team success during the playoffs, historical point tallies often become a hot topic among fans comparing legacies of legendary players. This year, several teams are showcasing their top playoff scorers, some of whom might add to those totals in the upcoming games.
Top Playoff Scorers
Leading the charge, Joe Sakic holds the record for the Colorado Avalanche with an impressive 188 playoff points. His protégé, Nathan MacKinnon, currently stands at 122, making him one to watch in the coming playoffs. The Avalanche are slated to face the Winnipeg Jets on March 28, the Calgary Flames on March 30, and the Vancouver Canucks on April 1.
Next is Mike Modano, whose iconic legacy with the Dallas Stars is celebrated through his 145 playoff points. Recently immortalized with a statue outside the American Airlines Center, Modano once donned the Red Wings jersey, though he remains synonymous with the Stars franchise. The Stars’ upcoming schedule features matches against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers, and Boston Bruins.
The Buffalo Sabres have Gilbert Perrault as their all-time postseason leader with 103 points, a record currently under threat from rising star Tage Thompson. The Sabres will play against the Detroit Red Wings on March 27 and the Seattle Kraken shortly after.
Ryan Getzlaf, a Ducks legend with 120 playoff points, could soon see his record challenged by younger talents like Trevor Zegras. The Ducks will compete against the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs this week.
For the Tampa Bay Lightning, Nikita Kucherov impressively leads with 171 playoff points after a remarkable scoring burst, reminiscent of past greats. His upcoming games will see the Lightning take on the Ottawa Senators and Nashville Predators.
The storied history of the Montreal Canadiens is embodied by Jean Beliveau, who amassed 176 playoff points, highlighting the franchise’s rich legacy. The Habs are preparing for a key matchup against the New Jersey Devils.
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Flyers’ Bobby Clarke made a name for himself with 119 playoff points, raising the question of whether current players can surpass his achievements.
Looking Ahead
As the playoffs loom, discussions will likely revolve around records and performances of past legends as current stars seek to etch their names into the annals of NHL history. With exciting matchups ahead, fans can expect a thrilling conclusion to the regular season and an engaging playoff race.
This week, we continue to analyze who leads in playoff points across all NHL franchises. The rankings below show how franchises stack up, based on current player accomplishments and historical records.
