Hockey Points Calculator
A skater's points are simply their goals plus their assists. Enter both to total a player's points.
Calculate hockey points
Fill in the fields and select Calculate.
What you'll need
To use the hockey points calculator, have these figures ready:
- Goals — for example, 30.
- Assists — for example, 45.
The calculator then returns the total points the moment you press calculate.
How it works
Points = goals + assists
You enter the goals and assists, and the calculator returns the total points using the formula above.
When to Use
Use the hockey points calculator to total a player's offensive production (goals plus assists). Points are the primary measure of offensive contribution in ice hockey and are used for individual awards, contract negotiations, and comparing players across eras. The Art Ross Trophy is awarded annually to the NHL's leading point scorer.
What the result tells you
Points combine goals and assists into the headline measure of a skater's offence, with each counting equally. A point a game is the mark of an elite scorer over a full season. The total favours players on strong lines who get power play time, so read it with ice time and role in mind when comparing players from different teams.
Benchmarks & Interpretation
Here is how typical results are categorized and interpreted:
| Value / Range | Rating | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Below 20 per season | Depth player | A bottom-six forward or defensive defenceman. |
| 20 – 40 | Average | A useful contributor in the middle of the lineup. |
| 40 – 60 | Good | A productive player, likely in the top-six forward group. |
| 60 – 80 | Very good | A top-line player and offensive leader. |
| 80+ | Elite | An outstanding offensive season. All-Star caliber or better. |
Pro Tips & Advice
To increase your points total, focus on creating offence from all three zones. In the offensive zone, drive to the net for rebounds, position yourself for one-timers, and look for deflection opportunities. On the power play, find the open ice and keep the puck moving. Assists are often easier to accumulate than goals — improve your passing and vision to set up teammates. Film study of top scorers reveals that they rarely stand still; constant movement and cycling creates scoring opportunities.
Step by step
- Enter the goals.
- Enter the assists.
- Select Calculate to read the total points.
Worked example
A player with 30 goals and 45 assists has 30 + 45, which is 75 points.
Frequently asked questions
How is the hockey points worked out?
Points = goals + assists. A skater's points are simply their goals plus their assists. Enter both to total a player's points.
Are goals and assists worth the same?
In the points total, yes. Each goal and each assist counts as one point, whether it is a primary or secondary assist.
Who holds the NHL single-season points record?
Wayne Gretzky holds the record with 215 points (52 goals, 163 assists) in the 1985-86 season. The modern-era single-season records are significantly lower due to changes in the game.
Are goals more valuable than assists?
In terms of team points (standings), goals and assists are equally important because both contribute to scoring. However, goal scorers are often valued slightly higher in terms of contracts and awards because finishing is considered a rarer and more difficult skill.
How accurate is the Hockey Points Calculator?
The tool applies the standard formula exactly, so the result is only as accurate as the figures you enter. Double check your inputs, since a wrong number going in gives a wrong number coming out.
Is the Hockey Points Calculator free to use?
Yes. Every tool on GamersZone is free, with no account and no limit on how many times you calculate. The maths runs in your browser, so the numbers you enter are never sent to a server or stored.
How we calculate this
This tool applies the standard formula shown above. The calculation runs entirely in your browser, so the figures you enter are never stored.