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

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.