Kyle Connor (Image Via Getty Images) As the 2025 NHL year comes to a close, the left wing position has turned out to be the most competitive one in the league. Stars such as Kyle Connor, Jason Robertson, Jake Guentzel, Morgan Geekie, and Kirill Kaprizov not only distinguish themselves by superb scoring statistics but also by the factors of consistency, playoff impact, and being effective in all situations. The 2024–25 regular season’s latter half, the Stanley Cup Playoffs’ intensity, and the 2025–26 season’s early momentum have all witnessed these players making their impact felt game after game, having a say in the outcome of the games when it was most important.The ranking is based on total games played, goals, points, even-strength production, and performance when it mattered most. The final top five includes not only raw numbers but also the players’ influence on winning during the most arduous stretches of the year. Special mention goes to those who did not make the top three: Brandon Hagel, Clayton Keller, and Artemi Panarin.
Who were the best NHL left-wingers of 2025?
1. Kyle Connor (Winnipeg Jets) – Connor had a huge total of 91 points among all left wingers, 68 of which were even strength, during the regular season, and added 17 points in 13 playoff games. His consistency, five-on-five scoring, and postseason excellence made him the most impactful left winger of 2025.
Kyle Connor | 2024-25 Highlights
2. Jason Robertson (Dallas Stars) – Robertson’s record was 49 and 97 points in 85 games, which made him an elite offensive winger again. He had a less noisy postseason with six points in 11 games, but his phenomenal regular season placed him just below the top.3. Jake Guentzel (Tampa Bay Lightning) – Guentzel scored 39 goals and made 82 points in 85 games; besides that, he also contributed with six points in five playoff matches. His improved defense and good tabletop with elite forwards were enough to keep him productive at all times, including in international competitions.
Jake Guentzel (#59) All 41 Goals of the 2024-25 NHL Season
4. Morgan Geekie (Boston Bruins) – Geekie turned in an unexpected breakout season that easily made it into the list of the most astonishing developments of 2025. He participated in 82 games, hitting the target 50 times and accumulating 81 points, thus being the only left-winger to reach the 50-goal threshold in the year. The rise in his scoring continued into the early part of the 2025-26 season, thus establishing the sustainability of production.5. Kirill Kaprizov (Minnesota Wild) – Kaprizov played 46 regular-season games and scored 25 goals and 52 points, followed by nine points in six playoff games. His points-per-game rate was one of the highest at his position, but injuries restricted his total impact. He was still, without a doubt, the most dangerous offensive player on the Wild team.The year 2025 has been the greatest showcase of how powerful and talented the left-wing position in the NHL has become. Although styles and roles were different, the five players represented the qualities of excellence, consistency, and impact at the right moments.Also Read: How much is Brad Marchand’s worth in 2025? Contract, lifestyle, investments and more