Joe Thornton
C · Born July 2, 1979
Age in each postseason series
- 1998 Conference quarterfinals (April 22, 1998), Bruins vs Capitals 2–4: 18 years, 294 days
- 1999 Conference quarterfinals (April 22, 1999), Bruins vs Hurricanes 4–2: 19 years, 294 days
- 1999 Conference semifinals (May 6, 1999), Bruins vs Sabres 2–4: 19 years, 308 days
- 2002 Conference quarterfinals (April 18, 2002), Bruins vs Canadiens 2–4: 22 years, 290 days
- 2003 Conference quarterfinals (April 9, 2003), Bruins vs Devils 1–4: 23 years, 281 days
- 2004 Conference quarterfinals (April 7, 2004), Bruins vs Canadiens 3–4: 24 years, 280 days
- 2006 Conference quarterfinals (April 21, 2006), Sharks vs Predators 4–1: 26 years, 293 days
- 2006 Conference semifinals (May 7, 2006), Sharks vs Oilers 2–4: 26 years, 309 days
- 2007 Conference quarterfinals (April 11, 2007), Sharks vs Predators 4–1: 27 years, 283 days
- 2007 Conference semifinals (April 26, 2007), Sharks vs Red Wings 2–4: 27 years, 298 days
- 2008 Conference quarterfinals (April 9, 2008), Sharks vs Flames 4–3: 28 years, 282 days
- 2008 Conference semifinals (April 25, 2008), Sharks vs Stars 2–4: 28 years, 298 days
- 2009 Conference quarterfinals (April 16, 2009), Sharks vs Ducks 2–4: 29 years, 288 days
- 2010 Conference quarterfinals (April 14, 2010), Sharks vs Avalanche 4–2: 30 years, 286 days
- 2010 Conference semifinals (April 29, 2010), Sharks vs Red Wings 4–1: 30 years, 301 days
- 2010 Conference finals (May 16, 2010), Sharks vs Blackhawks 0–4: 30 years, 318 days
- 2011 Conference quarterfinals (April 14, 2011), Sharks vs Kings 4–2: 31 years, 286 days
- 2011 Conference semifinals (April 29, 2011), Sharks vs Red Wings 4–3: 31 years, 301 days
- 2011 Conference finals (May 15, 2011), Sharks vs Canucks 1–4: 31 years, 317 days
- 2012 Conference quarterfinals (April 12, 2012), Sharks vs Blues 1–4: 32 years, 285 days
- 2013 Conference quarterfinals (May 1, 2013), Sharks vs Canucks 4–0: 33 years, 303 days
- 2013 Conference semifinals (May 14, 2013), Sharks vs Kings 3–4: 33 years, 316 days
- 2014 1st round (April 17, 2014), Sharks vs Kings 3–4: 34 years, 289 days
- 2016 1st round (April 14, 2016), Sharks vs Kings 4–1: 36 years, 287 days
- 2016 2nd round (April 29, 2016), Sharks vs Predators 4–3: 36 years, 302 days
- 2016 Conference finals (May 15, 2016), Sharks vs Blues 4–2: 36 years, 318 days
- 2016 Stanley Cup Final (May 30, 2016), Sharks vs Penguins 2–4: 36 years, 333 days
- 2017 1st round (April 12, 2017), Sharks vs Oilers 2–4: 37 years, 284 days
- 2019 1st round (April 10, 2019), Sharks vs Golden Knights 4–3: 39 years, 282 days
- 2019 2nd round (April 26, 2019), Sharks vs Avalanche 4–3: 39 years, 298 days
- 2019 Conference finals (May 11, 2019), Sharks vs Blues 2–4: 39 years, 313 days
- 2021 1st round (May 20, 2021), Maple Leafs vs Canadiens 3–4: 41 years, 322 days
- 2022 1st round (May 3, 2022), Panthers vs Capitals 4–2: 42 years, 305 days
- 2022 2nd round (May 17, 2022), Panthers vs Lightning 0–4: 42 years, 319 days
Age in each season
- 1997-98 (Bruins): 18 years, 91 days to 18 years, 302 days
- 1998-99 (Bruins): 19 years, 91 days to 19 years, 302 days
- 1999-00 (Bruins): 20 years, 91 days to 20 years, 303 days
- 2000-01 (Bruins): 21 years, 91 days to 21 years, 302 days
- 2001-02 (Bruins): 22 years, 91 days to 22 years, 302 days
- 2002-03 (Bruins): 23 years, 91 days to 23 years, 302 days
- 2003-04 (Bruins): 24 years, 91 days to 24 years, 303 days
- 2005-06 (Bruins, Sharks): 26 years, 91 days to 26 years, 302 days
- 2006-07 (Sharks): 27 years, 91 days to 27 years, 302 days
- 2007-08 (Sharks): 28 years, 91 days to 28 years, 303 days
- 2008-09 (Sharks): 29 years, 91 days to 29 years, 302 days
- 2009-10 (Sharks): 30 years, 91 days to 30 years, 302 days
- 2010-11 (Sharks): 31 years, 91 days to 31 years, 302 days
- 2011-12 (Sharks): 32 years, 91 days to 32 years, 303 days
- 2012-13 (Sharks): 33 years, 91 days to 33 years, 302 days
- 2013-14 (Sharks): 34 years, 91 days to 34 years, 302 days
- 2014-15 (Sharks): 35 years, 91 days to 35 years, 302 days
- 2015-16 (Sharks): 36 years, 91 days to 36 years, 303 days
- 2016-17 (Sharks): 37 years, 91 days to 37 years, 302 days
- 2017-18 (Sharks): 38 years, 91 days to 38 years, 302 days
- 2018-19 (Sharks): 39 years, 91 days to 39 years, 302 days
- 2019-20 (Sharks): 40 years, 91 days to 40 years, 303 days
- 2020-21 (Maple Leafs): 41 years, 91 days to 41 years, 302 days
- 2021-22 (Panthers): 42 years, 91 days to 42 years, 302 days