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Fastest Skaters of 2026-27
Connor McDavid has the fastest skating speed of the 2026-27 NHL season: 24.01 mph.
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Speed creates chances. Compare posted points and goal-scorer lines with recent production and matchup context.
| # | Player | Team | Top Speed | Date | Opp | 22+ MPH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connor McDavid | EDM | 24.01 mph | Oct 3 | vs SEA | 9 |
| 2 | Kasperi Kapanen | EDM | 23.43 mph | Sep 29 | vs VAN | 3 |
| 3 | Isaac Howard | EDM | 23.38 mph | Sep 29 | vs VAN | 4 |
| 4 | Jack Eichel | VGK | 23.34 mph | Sep 29 | vs CHI | 1 |
| 5 | Roman Kantserov | CHI | 23.34 mph | Sep 29 | @ VGK | 1 |
| 6 | Owen Tippett | PHI | 23.14 mph | Oct 3 | vs CAR | 4 |
| 7 | Nikita Kucherov | TBL | 23.03 mph | Oct 1 | @ NYR | 1 |
| 8 | Matthew Schaefer | NYI | 22.97 mph | Sep 30 | @ TOR | 3 |
| 9 | Martin Necas | COL | 22.97 mph | Sep 30 | vs LAK | 2 |
| 10 | Nathan MacKinnon | COL | 22.95 mph | Oct 3 | vs STL | 5 |
From top speed to production
Connor McDavid has the fastest skating speed of the 2026-27 NHL season: 24.01 mph.
Top speed captures one burst. Points and goals depend on ice time, linemates, and the opponent, so look at recent production before comparing a points or goal-scorer line.
Explore NHL Player Props →Top skating speed measured by NHL EDGE puck and player tracking. Each player is listed once, at their fastest moment; 22+ MPH counts every burst they reached over 22 mph. The NHL publishes the top 10. Regular season. Data: NHL EDGE.