Predicting NHL's 2024-2025 Statistical Leaders

The Boston Bruins, Edmonton Oilers, and Florida Panthers each have players set to lead the league in different categories this season.

Jacob Punturi | 4 Hours Ago

May 17, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) and Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola (77) battle in front of goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) during the first period in game six of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images / Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

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As training camp rosters trim down to final lineups, teams like the Boston Bruins, Florida Panthers, and Edmonton Oilers are hoping to have huge seasons. Not just because they are all Stanley Cup contenders, but because they also have candidates to lead the NHL in various categories. From scoring, to rookies, to goaltenders, let's take a look at what players will lead the league this upcoming season.

Points: Connor McDavid - Edmonton Oilers

Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning unseated Connor McDavid and robbed him of his fourth straight scoring championship. McDavid should retake his throne this year as he tries to guide the Edmonton Oilers back to the Stanley Cup Finals.

Goals: David Pastrnak - Boston Bruins

The Bruins brought in center Elias Lindholm to relieve some of the pressure on their forwards, and Pastrnak is likely to gain the most from this transaction. With another playmaker in the lineup and on the power play, don't be surprised when he leads the league in goals this year.

Assists: Connor McDavid - Edmonton Oilers

McDavid is going to be feeding newly-signed wingers Jeff Skinner and Viktor Arvidsson, while continuing to run the best power play in NHL history. That means McDavid is in line to top the 100 assists he set last year.

Defensive Points: Cale Makar - Colorado Avalanche

Quinn Hughes of the Vancouver Canucks beat Makar by two points last season, but the Avalanche superstar reclaims the defensive scoring title this season while also posting his first 100-point campaign.

Rookie Points: Macklin Celebrini - San Jose Sharks

The race for the Calder Trophy will be one of the most exciting competitions of the upcoming season. The number one overall pick of the past NHL Draft is expected to play big minutes with the Sharks out of the gate, and could be a 65-point player as a rookie.

Wins Leader: Sergei Bobrovsky - Florida Panthers

Coming off of their first Stanley Cup title, the Panthers will be a force again. Sergei Bobrovsky should be riding high off of the most successful season of his career, and with the situation behind him still questionable, he should be in line for 35-40 victories in 2024.

Save Percentage: Juuse Saros - Nashville Predators

The Predators improved greatly over the offseason, and their star goaltender is generous beneficiary of the moves. A deeper offensive lineup and the addition of one of the steadiest defenders in Brady Skjei, Saros should be a brick wall in Nashville and his save percentage will reflect that.

Goals Against Average: Pyotr Kochetkov - Carolina Hurricanes

The Hurricanes will likely use a goaltender by committee approach, but that has served Pyotr Kochetkov well. He will likely split starts with Frederik Andersen, but that will keep Kochetkov's goals against average low and in line with his career mark of 2.37.

Presidents Trophy Winner: New York Rangers

After finishing last season as one of the best teams in the league, the New York Rangers are bound to be the winningest team this year. The team added a veteran winger in Reilly Smith to join their middle-six group. He fills out a lineup that already has forwards Kaapo Kakko, Filip Chytil, Mika Zibanejad, Chris Kreider, Alexis Lafreniere, Vincent Trocheck, and Artemi Panarin. Add to that a rock solid defense and the best goaltender in the NHL, and the Rangers are a

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JACOB PUNTURI