Fresh off Ryan Ufko’s incredible first NHL goal this week, we’re looking back at some of the best first career goals ever scored in the NHL. This compilation features amazing first NHL goals from legends and stars across generations, including Mario Lemieux, Joe Thornton, Pavel Datsyuk, Jonathan Toews, Tyler Bozak, Jordan Eberle, John Klingberg, Luke Hughes, Kirill Kaprizov, Tim Stützle, Trevor Zegras, Zach Benson and Ivan Demidov. From overtime winners to highlight-reel dangles, between-the-legs beauties and goals in a player’s very first NHL game, these are the moments that launched incredible careers. Which first NHL goal is the best of them all? #NHL #Hockey #FirstNHLGoal #NHLHighlights

The NHL season returns WEDNESDAY — but before the stretch run begins, here are the 23 best goals from players 23 years old and younger during the 2025-26 season so far. From Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini to Lane Hutson, Matthew Knies, Juraj Slafkovsky, Matty Beniers and more, the league’s next generation has already delivered highlight-reel skill, clutch finishes, ridiculous dangles, and goal-of-the-year candidates. These are the plays shaping the future — and setting the tone for the rest of the season. #NHL #NextGen #ConnorBedard #MacklinCelebrini #LaneHutson

Week 20 may have delivered the best collection of goals ever. San Jose’s William Eklund scored a jaw-dropping, falling bat-in goal that belongs in any goal-of-the-year conversation. Matt Duchene dazzled with a spin-o-rama, dangles, and finish, while Mitch Marner showed incredible skill with a falling goal. Danila Yurov dragged the puck around MacKenzie Weegar and roofed it, Kyle Connor danced around Adam Fox, and David Pastrnak added another highlight-reel toe drag. Rookie Ryan Ufko scored one of the prettiest first career goals in NHL history with a smooth series of dekes, while Mathew Barzal, Charlie McAvoy, and Paul Cotter delivered overtime magic. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl combined for a spinning give-and-go, and Jason Robertson and Evgeni Malkin added spin-o-rama finishes in a week packed with skill. #NHL #Hockey #NHLHighlights #BestGoals #GoalOfTheYear #HockeySkills #NHLGoals