Last updated: 3 October 2026
Reviewed by Jordan Morley, FA Level 2 Football Coach
In ice hockey, a goal is worth 1 point to the scorer. Up to two assistants also each receive 1 point. A single goal can therefore generate up to 3 total points (1 for the scorer, 2 for assistants). Points (goals + assists) is the standard measure of offensive productivity. Points per game (P/GP) normalises for different numbers of games played, making it the preferred rate stat for comparing players across seasons or teams.
- 1 point per goal
- Up to 2 assists = 1 point each
- One goal can generate 3 total points
- P/GP used to compare across seasons
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The points system in hockey (1 for goal, 1 for assist, combined for total points) gives a simple overall offensive production measure, but coaches and analysts increasingly look beyond raw points to underlying metrics like Corsi and expected goals, since a player can accumulate points while being on the ice for more shot attempts against than for, suggesting their overall two-way impact may be less positive than the point total alone suggests.
FAQ
How are points calculated in hockey?
A player earns one point for each goal scored and one point for each assist, with total points being the sum of both across a season or career.
Is points total alone a good measure of a player's overall value?
It captures offensive production well but misses defensive contribution and underlying possession impact, which is why many analysts also reference advanced metrics like Corsi or expected goals alongside raw point totals.