1971–72 National Hurling League Top scorers Single game

| Rank_ | Player | County | Tally | Total | Opposition_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Ger Cuddy | Laois | 3-0 | 9 | Westmeath |
| 27 | Tom Ryan | Galway | 3-0 | 9 | Laois |
| 27 | Seánie O`Leary | Cork | 3-0 | 9 | Offaly |
| 27 | P Flynn | Wexford | 2-3 | 9 | Cork |
| 27 | Eddie Keher | Kilkenny | 2-3 | 9 | Limerick |
| 27 | Johnny Walsh | Kildare | 1-6 | 9 | Galway |
| 27 | Francis Loughnane | Tipperary | 1-6 | 9 | Cork |
| 27 | Richie Bennis | Limerick | 1-6 | 9 | Cork |
| 27 | Pat Enright | Waterford | 0-9 | 9 | Kildare |
| 27 | Johnny Walsh | Kildare | 0-9 | 9 | Kerry |