NHL Record for Fastest Three Goals, Any Time of Game
Tim Kerr holds the NHL record with 3:24 (1984-85).
Top of the list
| Rank | Player | Time | Season | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tim KerrPHI | 3:24 | 1984-85 | Apr 13, 1985 | PHI 6 @ NYR 5 |
| 2 |  Johan FranzenDET | 3:26 | 2009-10 | May 6, 2010 | SJS 1 @ DET 7 |
| 3 |  Brendan ShanahanSTL | 4:16 | 1994-95 | May 13, 1995 | STL 5 @ VAN 2 |
| 4 |  Mario LemieuxPIT | 4:40 | 1988-89 | Apr 25, 1989 | PHI 7 @ PIT 10 |
| 5 |  Petr KlimaEDM | 5:13 | 1990-91 | May 4, 1991 | MNS 2 @ EDM 7 |
| 6 |  Kevin StevensPIT | 5:55 | 1991-92 | May 21, 1992 | PIT 5 @ BOS 1 |
The full top 29
| Rank | Player | Time | Season | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim KerrPHI | 3:24 | 1984-85 | Apr 13, 1985 | PHI 6 @ NYR 5 |
| 2 | Johan FranzenDET | 3:26 | 2009-10 | May 6, 2010 | SJS 1 @ DET 7 |
| 3 | Brendan ShanahanSTL | 4:16 | 1994-95 | May 13, 1995 | STL 5 @ VAN 2 |
| 4 | Mario LemieuxPIT | 4:40 | 1988-89 | Apr 25, 1989 | PHI 7 @ PIT 10 |
| 5 | Petr KlimaEDM | 5:13 | 1990-91 | May 4, 1991 | MNS 2 @ EDM 7 |
| 6 | Kevin StevensPIT | 5:55 | 1991-92 | May 21, 1992 | PIT 5 @ BOS 1 |
| 7 |  Evander KaneEDM | 6:00 | 2021-22 | May 22, 2022 | CGY 1 @ EDM 4 |
| 8 |  Mitch MarnerVGK · active | 6:10 | 2025-26 | Jun 6, 2026 | CAR 4 @ VGK 5 OT |
| 9 |  Tom WilliamsLAK | 6:18 | 1973-74 | Apr 14, 1974 | CHI 1 @ LAK 5 |
| 10 |  Maurice RichardMTL | 6:21 | 1956-57 | Apr 6, 1957 | BOS 1 @ MTL 5 |
| 11 |  Wayne GretzkyNYR | 6:23 | 1996-97 | Apr 23, 1997 | FLA 2 @ NYR 3 |
| 12 | Tim KerrPHI | 6:36 | 1984-85 | Apr 13, 1985 | PHI 6 @ NYR 5 |
| 13 |  Dick RedmondCHI | 7:11 | 1972-73 | Apr 4, 1973 | STL 1 @ CHI 7 |
| 14 |  George FergusonTOR | 7:33 | 1977-78 | Apr 11, 1978 | LAK 3 @ TOR 7 |
| 15 |  Jacques LemaireMTL | 7:44 | 1970-71 | Apr 20, 1971 | MNS 2 @ MTL 7 |
| 16 |  Ray FerraroNYI | 7:51 | 1992-93 | Apr 26, 1993 | NYI 4 @ WSH 6 |
| 17 |  Mikko RantanenDAL · active | 7:55 | 2024-25 | May 7, 2025 | DAL 3 @ WPG 2 |
| 18 |  Brian ProppPHI | 8:09 | 1980-81 | Apr 22, 1981 | CGY 4 @ PHI 9 |
| 19 | Tim KerrPHI | 8:16 | 1984-85 | Apr 13, 1985 | PHI 6 @ NYR 5 |
| 19 | Tim KerrPHI | 8:16 | 1984-85 | Apr 13, 1985 | PHI 6 @ NYR 5 |
| 21 |  Red BerensonSTL | 8:28 | 1968-69 | Apr 15, 1969 | LAK 0 @ STL 4 |
| 22 |  Darryl SittlerTOR | 8:34 | 1975-76 | Apr 22, 1976 | PHI 5 @ TOR 8 |
| 23 |  Chris KreiderNYR · active | 8:58 | 2023-24 | May 16, 2024 | NYR 5 @ CAR 3 |
| 24 |  Odie CleghornMTL | 9:00 | 1918-19 | Feb 27, 1919 | MTL 5 @ SEN 3 |
| 25 |  Mike BossyNYI | 9:04 | 1982-83 | May 7, 1983 | BOS 4 @ NYI 8 |
| 26 |  Peter ZezelPHI | 9:33 | 1985-86 | Apr 13, 1986 | PHI 7 @ NYR 1 |
| 27 | Wayne GretzkyEDM | 9:54 | 1982-83 | Apr 6, 1983 | WIN 3 @ EDM 6 |
| 28 |  Dirk GrahamCHI | 9:57 | 1991-92 | Jun 1, 1992 | PIT 6 @ CHI 5 |
| 29 |  Jack DarraghSEN | 10:00 | 1919-20 | Apr 1, 1920 | SMT 1 @ SEN 6 |
Does NOT include statistics from May 24 suspended game in 1988 Stanley Cup Final (EDM at BOS), but does include statistics from 2020 Stanley Cup Qualifiers Top 29 of 29 lines on the NHL's list, ties kept. Source: NHL Records.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NHL record for fastest three goals, any time of game?
Tim Kerr holds the NHL record for fastest three goals, any time of game with 3:24 (1984-85).
Who is the active leader for fastest three goals, any time of game?
Mitch Marner is the highest active player on the list at 6:10, rank 8 all time.