Upward trend
Goals per game in the NHL since since 1990:
1992-933.63
1991-923.48
1990-913.46
1993-943.24
1995-963.14
2005-063.03
1994-952.99
Goals per game in the NHL since since 1990:
1992-933.63
1991-923.48
1990-913.46
1993-943.24
1995-963.14
2005-063.03
1994-952.99
1996-972.92
2006-072.88
2017-182.88
2008-092.85
2009-102.77
2000-012.76
1999-002.75
2010-112.73
2016-172.73
2007-082.72
2013-142.67
2015-162.67
2014-152.66
2011-122.66
2002-032.65
2012-132.65
1997-982.64
1998-992.63
2001-022.62
2003-042.57
Source: Stats Inc.
The Wild’s Brock Faber played in the 2022 Games in Beijing when he was still at the University of Minnesota and NHL players stayed at home. In 2026, he’s back.