- Brent Burns is the oldest active NHL player in the 2025-26 season.
- Burns will turn 41 in March of 2026.
Many say age is just a number, and there are always at least a few NHL players each season proving that to be true.
A number of players are still playing in their late 30s, but no one older than Brent Burns of the Avalanche, who will turn 41 years old during the season.
*Note: all ages are as of Oct. 1, 2025.
Ranking Oldest NHL Players in 2025
| Player | Team | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Brent Burns | Colorado Avalanche | 40 years |
| Corey Perry | Los Angles Kings | 40 years |
| Alex Ovechkin | Washington Captials | 40 years |
| Jonathan Quick | New York Rangers | 39 years |
| Evgeni Malkin | Pittsburgh Penguins | 39 years |
| Ryan Reaves | San Jose Sharks | 38 years |
| Kris Letang | Pittsburgh Penguins | 38 years |
| Cameron Talbot | Detroit Red Wings | 38 years |
| Sidney Crosby | Pittsburgh Penguins | 38 years |
| Anze Kopitar | Los Angeles Kings | 38 years |
| Mats Zuccarello | Minnesota Wild | 38 years |
| Nick Foligno | Chicago Blackhawks | 38 years |
Who is the Oldest Player in NHL History?
The oldest player in league history is Gordie Howe, who played his final NHL game for the Hartford Whalers on April 11, 1980, at 52 years of age.
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