Move over Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin, there is a new playoff goal leader among active players.

With his breakaway goal in the second period of Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Friday, Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman not only gave his team a 3-0 lead, but also set a new mark for most goals in a single post-season among active players with his 16th of the playoffs.

Ovechkin (2018) and Crosby (2009) each had 15 goals one post-season, but have now been outdone by the 32-year-old Hyman.

The all-time record for goals in a single post-season is held by Reggie Leach, who scored 19 goals in just 16 games during the 1976 playoffs with the Philadelphia Flyers.

In the last 30 years, only Joe Sakic (18) and Pavel Bure (16) have scored as many goals in the playoffs.

Hyman finished the regular season with a career-high 54 goals, good for third-best in the league. With his 16 in the playoffs, Hyman has now tied Toronto Maple Leafs forward and former teammate Auston Matthews for the most combined regular season and playoff goals with 70.

Zach Hyman of the Edmonton Oilers has made history in the 2022 NHL playoffs by breaking the record for most goals scored in a single postseason by an active player. The forward’s impressive performance has not only propelled the Oilers to the Stanley Cup Finals, but has also solidified his place among the elite players in the league.

Hyman’s record-breaking goal came in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals against the Vegas Golden Knights. With a quick wrist shot from the slot, he surpassed the previous record of 14 goals set by Sidney Crosby in 2009. Hyman’s goal-scoring prowess has been a key factor in the Oilers’ success this postseason, as he has consistently found ways to put the puck in the back of the net when it matters most.

What makes Hyman’s accomplishment even more impressive is the fact that he has been able to achieve this feat while facing some of the toughest competition in the league. His ability to perform at such a high level under pressure speaks to his skill, determination, and mental toughness as a player.

As the Oilers prepare to face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Finals, all eyes will be on Hyman to see if he can continue his record-breaking pace and help lead his team to victory. Whether he can maintain his scoring touch and help bring a championship to Edmonton remains to be seen, but one thing is for certain: Zach Hyman’s name will go down in history as one of the greatest goal scorers in NHL playoff history.