The NHL is loaded with sensational young players, many of whom haven’t turned 20 years old yet. As of the 2022-23 season, here are the youngest active players in the NHL:
Youngest Active NHL Players
| Player | Team | Age |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | Montreal Canadiens | 18 |
| Wyatt Johnston | Dallas Stars | 19 |
| Brandt Clarke | Los Angeles Kings | 19 |
| Dylan Guenther | Arizona Coyotes | 19 |
| Cole Sillinger | Columbus Blue Jackets | 19 |
Juraj Slafkovsky, the first overall of the Montreal Canadiens in the 2022 NHL Draft, is the only current active player that’s 18 years old.
Wyatt Johnston of the Dallas Stars has carved out a role for himself, tallying 17 points through 38 games in his rookie season.
Defenseman Brandt Clarke of the Los Angeles Kings was loaned to Team Canada at the World Junior Championship but has compiled two assists in nine NHL games this year.