Most goal assists by an individual in an NHL game (2024)

The most goal assists by an individual in an NHL game is seven and is shared by Billy Taylor for the Detroit Redwings vs. Chicago Black Hawks on March 16, 1947, and by Wayne Gretzky who achieved the figure three times for the Edmonton Oilers - against the Washington Capitals on February 15, 1980, against the Chicago Blackhawks on December 11, 1985 and against the Quebec Nordiques on February 14, 1986.

Most goal assists by an individual in an NHL game (2024)

FAQs

Who has the most assists in a single NHL game? ›

Wayne Gretzky and Billy Taylor Sr. are tied for the most assists in a game, with 7 assists.

Who has the most goals and assists in the NHL? ›

Goals/assists/points by position
  • Most goals by a centre, career: Wayne Gretzky, 894.
  • Most goals by a centre, one season: Wayne Gretzky (1981–82), 92.
  • Most assists by a centre, career: Wayne Gretzky, 1,963.
  • Most assists by a centre, one season: Wayne Gretzky (1985–86), 163.

What is the most goals scored by a single player in an NHL game? ›

Joe Malone has scored the most goals in a game, with 7 scored against the Toronto St. Patricks on January 31, 1920.

Has anyone scored 6 goals in one game in NHL? ›

In addition to being first, Joe Malone holds the overall record with five five-or-more goal games, including the NHL record seven goals in a game, as well as a six-goal game and three five-goal games – all in the first three seasons of the NHL's existence.

Who has the record for most assists in one game? ›

This Day in History: Historical Feature - Scott Skiles Records 30 Assists in a Game | NBA.com.

What is the record for assists per game? ›

Magic Johnson has averaged the most career assists per game, with 11.2 per game.

Who has the 2nd most assists in NHL history? ›

Ron Francis has made the 2nd most career assists, with 1,249 assists.

Who is the highest goal scorer in NHL history? ›

500-goal scorers
RankPlayerGoals
1Wayne Gretzky894
2Alexander Ovechkin853
3Gordie Howe801
4Jaromír Jágr766
41 more rows

Who has the most primary assists in NHL history? ›

Wayne Gretzky has made the most career assists, with 1,963 assists.

What NHL goalie has the most Stanley Cups? ›

Ken Dryden and Jacques Plante are tied for the most career championships by a goalie, with 6 championships.

What is the longest hockey game in NHL history? ›

Detroit Red Wings at Montreal Maroons, 1936: 6 OT

The longest game in NHL history happened all the way back in 1936. In Game 1 of the national semifinal (before conferences arrived), the Maroons hosted the Red Wings in a lengthy thriller.

Who has the most hat tricks in NHL history? ›

Wayne Gretzky has gotten the most career hat tricks, with 50 hat tricks.

Has anyone ever scored a triple hat-trick? ›

Fernando Hierro scored three hat-tricks in his career. The first was on 30 November 1991 on the 12th round of the 1991–92 La Liga, the second on 21 October 1992 in the second round of 1992–93 UEFA Cup and the third on 24 March 2002 in the 2001–02 La Liga.

Has anyone ever scored a double hat-trick in the NHL? ›

Syd Howe of Detroit (no relation to Gordie) scored 6 goals on February 1944 (Syd never did have a “Gordie Howe Hat Trick”). Red Berenson had a double hat trick for St. Louis in 1968 and Toronto's Darryl Sittler is the most recent addition to this lofty list, scoring 6 times in 1976.

What is the biggest win in hockey history? ›

Slovakia defeated Bulgaria 82–0, making this the current world record for the largest victory in a senior international ice hockey game.

Who holds the all time assist record? ›

John Stockton

Who has the most assists in a game without scoring? ›

Interpreted as:
NAMEASTDATE
John Stockton264/14/1988
Rajon Rondo2512/27/2017
Jason Kidd252/8/1996
Kevin Johnson254/6/1994
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