NHL.com's fantasy staff continues to cover the latest trends and storylines in the League through the lens of NHL EDGE puck and player tracker stats. Throughout the 2025-26 season, we identify the leaders in key advanced metrics.

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Skating speed: 24.61 miles per hour - Connor McDavid (F, EDM)

McDavid reached his top skating speed of the NHL EDGE tracking era for the Edmonton Oilers in the second period of their season opener against the Calgary Flames on Oct. 8, surpassing his previous high of 24.19 mph from the 2023-24 season.

McDavid also leads the NHL in 22-plus mph speed bursts (four); he had two assists in the opener and leads active players in career points per game (1.52).

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Shot speed: 99.09 mph - Joel Edmundson (D, LAK)

Edmundson reached his League-leading mark

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