Goals For per Game measures offensive output while Goals Against per Game measures defensive performance (lower is better). Teams in the top-right quadrant have elite offenses and defenses, making them Stanley Cup contenders. Goal differential per game is the best single measure of team quality.

This chart shows the top 50 NHL scorers plotted by their goals and assists. Players in the top-right are complete offensive players who both score and create. Top-left are elite playmakers who primarily set up teammates. Bottom-right are pure goal scorers. The sum represents total points.