Celebrating NHL Legends: Top Seasons of Players Aged 41 and Older

As two NHL legends approach significant birthdays, Sidney Crosby recently turned 39, while Alex Ovechkin will celebrate his 41st on September 17. Both players continue to perform at high levels, with Ovechkin confirming his return for the upcoming 84-game NHL season.

The article honors players aged 41 or older by ranking their best seasons in NHL history. Notable mentions include Gordie Howe, who at 41 scored 31 goals and 71 points in the 1969-70 season, and Jacques Plante, who led the league with a .944 save percentage at age 42 in 1970-71.

Other remarkable performances include Nick Lidstrom's fifth-place Norris Trophy finish at 41 in 2011-12 and Jaromir Jagr's 27 goals for the Florida Panthers at age 43 in 2015-16. The list also features Dominik Hasek's impressive playoff performance at 42 and Chris Chelios, who played significant minutes for the Detroit Red Wings at 46 during their 2008 championship run.