NHL Record for Most Games When Facing Elimination, Playoff Series
Jonathan Quick holds the NHL record with 4 gp (2013-14).
Top of the list
| Rank | Player | GP | Season | Opp | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Jonathan Quick | 4 | 2013-14 | San Jose Sharks | 4 |
| 1 |  Glenn Resch | 4 | 1974-75 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4 |
| 1 |  Turk Broda | 4 | 1941-42 | Detroit Red Wings | 4 |
| 1 |  Corey Crawford | 4 | 2010-11 | Vancouver Canucks | 3 |
| 1 | Glenn Resch | 4 | 1974-75 | Philadelphia Flyers | 3 |
| 1 |  Jimmy Howard | 4 | 2010-11 | San Jose Sharks | 3 |
The full top 60
| Rank | Player | GP | Season | Opp | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathan Quick | 4 | 2013-14 | San Jose Sharks | 4 |
| 1 | Glenn Resch | 4 | 1974-75 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4 |
| 1 | Turk Broda | 4 | 1941-42 | Detroit Red Wings | 4 |
| 1 | Corey Crawford | 4 | 2010-11 | Vancouver Canucks | 3 |
| 1 | Glenn Resch | 4 | 1974-75 | Philadelphia Flyers | 3 |
| 1 | Jimmy Howard | 4 | 2010-11 | San Jose Sharks | 3 |
| 1 |  Stuart Skinneractive | 4 | 2023-24 | Florida Panthers | 3 |
| 1 |  Bert Gardiner | 4 | 1938-39 | Boston Bruins | 3 |
| 1 |  Harry Lumley | 4 | 1944-45 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 3 |
| 10 |  Kelly Hrudey | 3 | 1986-87 | Washington Capitals | 3 |
| 10 |  Jaroslav Halak | 3 | 2009-10 | Washington Capitals | 3 |
| 10 |  Martin Jones | 3 | 2018-19 | Vegas Golden Knights | 3 |
| 10 |  Sergei Bobrovskyactive | 3 | 2022-23 | Boston Bruins | 3 |
| 10 |  Henrik Lundqvist | 3 | 2014-15 | Washington Capitals | 3 |
| 10 |  Carey Price | 3 | 2020-21 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 3 |
| 10 | Henrik Lundqvist | 3 | 2013-14 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3 |
| 10 |  Igor Shesterkinactive | 3 | 2021-22 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3 |
| 10 |  Kirk McLean | 3 | 1993-94 | Calgary Flames | 3 |
| 10 |  Jose Theodore | 3 | 2003-04 | Boston Bruins | 3 |
| 10 |  Dwayne Roloson | 3 | 2010-11 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3 |
| 10 |  Curtis Joseph | 3 | 1997-98 | Colorado Avalanche | 3 |
| 10 |  Dan Cloutier | 3 | 2002-03 | St. Louis Blues | 3 |
| 10 |  Manny Fernandez | 3 | 2002-03 | Colorado Avalanche | 3 |
| 10 |  Ken Wregget | 3 | 1994-95 | Washington Capitals | 3 |
| 10 | Corey Crawford | 3 | 2012-13 | Detroit Red Wings | 3 |
| 10 | Kelly Hrudey | 3 | 1988-89 | Edmonton Oilers | 3 |
| 10 |  Tim Cheveldae | 3 | 1991-92 | Minnesota North Stars | 3 |
| 10 |  Pete Peeters | 3 | 1987-88 | Philadelphia Flyers | 3 |
| 10 |  Billy Smith | 3 | 1984-85 | Washington Capitals | 3 |
| 10 |  Glen Hanlon | 3 | 1986-87 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 3 |
| 10 | Kirk McLean | 3 | 1991-92 | Winnipeg Jets (1979) | 3 |
| 10 |  Grant Fuhr | 3 | 1998-99 | Phoenix Coyotes | 3 |
| 10 | Dwayne Roloson | 3 | 2002-03 | Vancouver Canucks | 3 |
| 10 |  Bill Ranford | 3 | 1989-90 | Winnipeg Jets (1979) | 3 |
| 10 |  Tom Barrasso | 3 | 1991-92 | Washington Capitals | 3 |
| 10 |  Semyon Varlamovactive | 3 | 2008-09 | New York Rangers | 3 |
| 10 |  Martin Brodeur | 3 | 1999-00 | Philadelphia Flyers | 3 |
| 10 |  Vincent Riendeau | 3 | 1990-91 | Detroit Red Wings | 3 |
| 10 |  Thatcher Demkoactive | 3 | 2019-20 | Vegas Golden Knights | 2 |
| 10 |  Bernie Parent | 3 | 1967-68 | St. Louis Blues | 2 |
| 10 |  Michel Dion | 3 | 1981-82 | New York Islanders | 2 |
| 10 |  Rejean Lemelin | 3 | 1983-84 | Edmonton Oilers | 2 |
| 10 |  Rogie Vachon | 3 | 1976-77 | Boston Bruins | 2 |
| 10 |  Arturs Irbe | 3 | 2000-01 | New Jersey Devils | 2 |
| 10 |  Frederik Andersenactive | 3 | 2017-18 | Boston Bruins | 2 |
| 10 |  Michal Neuvirth | 3 | 2015-16 | Washington Capitals | 2 |
| 10 |  James Reimer | 3 | 2012-13 | Boston Bruins | 2 |
| 10 |  Ron Hextall | 3 | 1986-87 | Edmonton Oilers | 2 |
| 10 |  Carter Hartactive | 3 | 2019-20 | New York Islanders | 2 |
| 10 |  Marty Turco | 3 | 2007-08 | Detroit Red Wings | 2 |
| 10 | Kirk McLean | 3 | 1993-94 | New York Rangers | 2 |
| 10 |  Evgeni Nabokov | 3 | 2007-08 | Dallas Stars | 2 |
| 10 |  Cristobal Huet | 3 | 2007-08 | Philadelphia Flyers | 2 |
| 10 | Corey Crawford | 3 | 2013-14 | Los Angeles Kings | 2 |
| 10 |  Tim Thomas | 3 | 2007-08 | Montréal Canadiens | 2 |
| 10 |  Craig Anderson | 3 | 2014-15 | Montréal Canadiens | 2 |
| 10 | Corey Crawford | 3 | 2015-16 | St. Louis Blues | 2 |
| 10 |  Cam Talbotactive | 3 | 2020-21 | Vegas Golden Knights | 2 |
| 10 |  Michael Hutchinson | 3 | 2019-20 | Dallas Stars | 2 |
| 10 |  Jake Oettingeractive | 3 | 2022-23 | Vegas Golden Knights | 2 |
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 60 of 1,361 lines on the NHL's list, ties kept. Source: NHL Records.
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Every record list comes from the NHL's official records database (records.nhl.com): 808 regular-season and playoff records for skaters, goalies and teams. We keep the top 50 of each list, with ties, and refresh lists with active players daily, so career climbs like Alex Ovechkin's goal total update the morning after a game.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NHL record for most games when facing elimination, playoff series?
Jonathan Quick holds the NHL record for most games when facing elimination, playoff series with 4 (2013-14).
Who is the active leader for most games when facing elimination, playoff series?
Stuart Skinner is the highest active player on the list at 4, rank 1 all time.