Ranking Oldest NHL Players in 2024-25

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Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury keeps his eyes on the puck during an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in Chicago.
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  • Marc-Andre Fleury is the oldest active NHL player in the 2024-25 season.
  • Andre Fleury will turn 40 years old during the season.

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 one will turn 40 years old during the 2024-25 season — Marc-Andre Fleury

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.ย 

*Note: all ages are as of the 2024-25 season opener.

Ranking Oldest NHL Players in 2024-25

PlayerTeamAge
Marc-Andre FleuryMinnesota Wild39 years
Ryan SuterSt. Louis Blues39 years
Brent BurnsCarolina Hurricanes39 years
Corey PerryEdmonton Oilers39 years
Alex OvechkinWashington Captials38 years
Evgeni MalkinPittsburgh Penguins38 years
Jonathan Quick New York Rangers38 years
T.J. OshieWashington Capitals37 years
Derek RyanEdmonton Oilers37 years
Trevor LewisLos Angeles Kings37 years

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