These Were the 25(ish) Best NHL Goals of 2025 🗓️🎉

The calendar year 2025 delivered one of the most unforgettable collections of goals in NHL history. From Connor Bedard’s steal-and-deke brilliance to Connor McDavid’s speed, spin-o-ramas, and clutch plays, this Top 25 countdown captures the very best finishes scored during the 2025 calendar year. The list includes Stanley Cup Final heroics from Sam Bennett, jaw-dropping between-the-legs goals, silky hands from Cole Caufield, highlight-reel spin-o-ramas from Mikko Rantanen and McDavid, and Brad Marchand’s iconic playoff moment. It also features a historic milestone as Alex Ovechkin passes Wayne Gretzky to become the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer. These are the goals that defined 2025 — ranked from 25 to 1. #NHL #Hockey #BestGoals #GoalOfTheYear #NHLHighlights