There have been some big surprises early into the 2025-26 NHL season, as some young stars are enjoying breakout campaigns and elevating their teams in the process. While the league’s renowned superstars continue to dominate, there’s some fresh young talent that’s been keeping up with, and in some cases outpacing, some of the best veterans in the sport.
Whether it be young talents taking the steps into stardom, or a veteran player that’s enjoying his best start to a season yet, there are plenty of players to celebrate through the first month-plus of the campaign. Here are six forwards who have enjoyed the biggest leaps so far:
