- Marc-Andre Fleury is the oldest active NHL player in the 2024-25 season.
- Andre Fleury turned 40 years old in November 2024.
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
*Note: all ages are as of Feb. 1, 2025.
Ranking Oldest NHL Players in 2025
| Player | Team | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Marc-Andre Fleury | Minnesota Wild | 40 years |
| Ryan Suter | St. Louis Blues | 40 years |
| Brent Burns | Carolina Hurricanes | 39 years |
| Corey Perry | Edmonton Oilers | 39 years |
| Alex Ovechkin | Washington Captials | 39 years |
| Evgeni Malkin | Pittsburgh Penguins | 38 years |
| Jonathan Quick | New York Rangers | 38 years |
| T.J. Oshie | Washington Capitals | 38 years |
| Derek Ryan | Edmonton Oilers | 38 years |
| Trevor Lewis | Los Angeles Kings | 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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