What is points per game?
Goals plus assists divided by games played — the headline production rate for skaters. A point per game (1.00) across a season is star level; 1.25+ is the scoring title conversation McDavid lives in.
How the calculator works
Total the two inputs, divide by games, and project the pace over a full 82 games so partial seasons compare fairly.
Common use cases
- Fantasy hockey draft valuation
- Art Ross trophy tracking
- Lineup-impact analysis after a trade
Formula & caveats
PPG ignores ice time and role; a 1.00 PPG second-liner and a 1.00 PPG first-unit-PP quarterback are different assets.
What counts as a point?
Exactly what the box score says: one for each goal, one for each primary or secondary assist. Points come at even strength, on the power play and shorthanded alike — which is why shorthanded specialists and first-unit quarterbacks can outscore their 5-on-5 linemates. Empty-net assists count too; shootout deciders do not.
How to use the pace projection
Multiply per-game rates cautiously: rookie linemate changes, injuries and schedule density all bend the curve. The 82-game projection is best read as 'if this role holds', not a promise — especially before the trade deadline reshuffles lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good PPG?
1.00+ is star level; 1.25+ is scoring-title territory.
Do shootout goals count?
Shootout 'goals' do not count in official stats; shootout deciders add a separate shootout-goal stat line.
Does PPG include power-play points?
Yes — all goals and assists count, PP or even strength.
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