Connor McDavid leads 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs in fastest skating speed, with other NHL players running top stats
Connor McDavid (via Getty Images)
speed by clocking a personal best 23.92 miles per hour on ice during the thrilling end-to-end dash in the third period of Game 2, despite the Oilers losing to the
Los Angeles Kings
.
Connor McDavid
's speed and other stunning performances by
NHL
players have made this playoff season one for the record books. From the speeds at which they shoot to high-danger shots, the play is hard and marked by stunning feats of skill.
Connor McDavid's record-breaking speed dominates the playoffs
You just CAN'T CONTAIN McDAVID 🙅🍎
Connor McDavid's record-setting speed of 23.92 miles per hour has been the highlight of the
2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs
. Connor McDavid clocked this postseason record speed during an impressive sprint in Game 2 against the Los Angeles Kings at the fastest speed of the playoffs to date. This isn't the first time his speed has been on display—he had already reached 23.85 miles per hour previously in the 2024 playoffs. With seven points in three games in this series, two goals and five assists, Connor McDavid is just dominating the playoffs and solidifying his position as one of the most exciting players to watch.
Colin Miller's shot speed sets the bar for defensemen
Winnipeg Jets
defenseman Colin Miller leads in top shot speed over
Tampa Bay Lightning
's Victor Hedman, whose shot was timed at 99.20 mph. Miller's hard shots have been a huge boost to his team's offense, and the Jets are relying on him in crunch time in the playoffs. His shot speed is also one of the highest during the regular season, making him
even more Winnipeg's own.
Jake Guentzel's high-danger shots remain in front of Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Jake Guentzel has been nearly unstoppable in high-danger shot attempts this playoffs, and he leads the league with eight such attempts in only three games.
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Guentzel's ability to capitalize on such opportunities is also on full show, with two of his goals having come via high-danger opportunities. His play alongside Brayden Point has paid off in providing high-risk opportunities, with the two contributing greatly to Tampa Bay's success. Guentzel's consistent performance both in the regular season and postseason renders him an asset player for the Lightning squad.
Mackenzie Blackwood's stellar goaltending for Colorado Avalanche
Colorado Avalanche goalie Mackenzie Blackwood has been an unlikely anchor in the crease this playoffs, with 30 high-danger saves. Blackwood, who's faced 33 high-danger chances in four games, has maintained a .909 save percentage, keeping his club in contention in a tight playoff fight. Traded at midseason from the San Jose Sharks, Blackwood's effort has been vital to the Avalanche, especially in clutch situations where the stakes are highest.
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'First playoff win in 8 years,' Ottawa Senators still alive in the seven series, thanks to Jake Sanderson
As the Stanley Cup Playoffs progress, these high-profile players will most certainly play a decisive role in the way the competition takes shape.
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