Wayne Gretzky recorded a playoff-record 47 points in the 1985 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Gretzky produced 17 goals and 30 assists in 18 games for the Edmonton Oilers. Edmonton won the Stanley Cup that spring, defeating the Philadelphia Flyers in the final. Gretzky’s total remains the highest point total by one player in a single NHL playoff year.
The record is separate from his 215-point regular season in 1985–86 and from his career playoff total. Playoff scoring totals depend on how many rounds a team reaches, so championship teams generally provide more opportunities. Gretzky combined deep playoff runs with exceptional scoring efficiency, allowing him to dominate both single-season and career postseason records.