NHL Record for Most Saves in Potential Clinching Games, Playoff Game
Kelly Hrudey holds the NHL record with 73 saves.
Top of the list
| Rank | Player | Saves | Date | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kelly HrudeyNYI | 73 | Apr 18, 1987 | Washington Capitals |
| 2 |  Jake OettingerDAL · active | 64 | May 15, 2022 | Calgary Flames |
| 3 |  Patrick RoyCOL | 63 | Jun 10, 1996 | Florida Panthers |
| 4 |  Rejean LemelinCGY | 61 | Apr 11, 1981 | Chicago Blackhawks |
| 4 |  Marty TurcoDAL | 61 | May 4, 2008 | San Jose Sharks |
| 6 |  Nikolai KhabibulinTBL | 60 | Apr 20, 2003 | Washington Capitals |
The full top 59
| Rank | Player | Saves | Date | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kelly HrudeyNYI | 73 | Apr 18, 1987 | Washington Capitals |
| 2 | Jake OettingerDAL · active | 64 | May 15, 2022 | Calgary Flames |
| 3 | Patrick RoyCOL | 63 | Jun 10, 1996 | Florida Panthers |
| 4 | Rejean LemelinCGY | 61 | Apr 11, 1981 | Chicago Blackhawks |
| 4 | Marty TurcoDAL | 61 | May 4, 2008 | San Jose Sharks |
| 6 | Nikolai KhabibulinTBL | 60 | Apr 20, 2003 | Washington Capitals |
| 7 |  Wade FlahertySJS | 56 | May 19, 1995 | Calgary Flames |
| 8 |  Ed BelfourCHI | 55 | Apr 23, 1996 | Calgary Flames |
| 9 |  Ed StaniowskiSTL | 54 | Apr 8, 1976 | Buffalo Sabres |
| 9 |  Bob MasonWSH | 54 | Apr 18, 1987 | New York Islanders |
| 9 |  Roberto LuongoVAN | 54 | May 24, 2011 | San Jose Sharks |
| 12 |  Frank PietrangeloHFD | 53 | May 1, 1992 | Montréal Canadiens |
| 12 | Ed BelfourDAL | 53 | Jun 19, 1999 | Buffalo Sabres |
| 14 |  Tony EspositoCHI | 52 | Apr 11, 1975 | Boston Bruins |
| 14 |  Ben BishopDAL | 52 | May 7, 2019 | St. Louis Blues |
| 16 |  Rogie VachonMTL | 50 | Apr 24, 1969 | Boston Bruins |
| 16 |  Jose TheodoreCOL | 50 | Apr 30, 2006 | Dallas Stars |
| 16 |  Sergei BobrovskyFLA · active | 50 | May 12, 2023 | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| 19 |  Martin BrodeurNJD | 49 | Apr 27, 1994 | Buffalo Sabres |
| 19 |  Elvis MerzlikinsCBJ · active | 49 | Aug 7, 2020 | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| 19 |  Darcy KuemperARI · active | 49 | Aug 7, 2020 | Nashville Predators |
| 19 |  Marc-Andre FleuryPIT | 49 | Apr 20, 2017 | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| 19 |  Andrei VasilevskiyTBL · active | 49 | May 23, 2022 | Florida Panthers |
| 24 |  Mike LiutSTL | 48 | Apr 14, 1981 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 24 |  Greg MillenPIT | 48 | Apr 14, 1981 | St. Louis Blues |
| 26 |  Wayne ThomasTOR | 47 | Apr 8, 1976 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 26 |  Gilles GilbertBOS | 47 | May 10, 1979 | Montréal Canadiens |
| 26 |  Miikka KiprusoffCGY | 47 | Apr 17, 2004 | Vancouver Canucks |
| 26 |  Olie KolzigWSH | 47 | May 3, 1998 | Boston Bruins |
| 26 | Roberto LuongoVAN | 47 | Apr 21, 2009 | St. Louis Blues |
| 26 | Ben BishopDAL | 47 | Apr 22, 2019 | Nashville Predators |
| 32 | Tony EspositoCHI | 46 | Apr 29, 1971 | New York Rangers |
| 32 |  Ken DrydenMTL | 46 | Apr 18, 1971 | Boston Bruins |
| 32 |  Tom BarrassoPIT | 46 | Apr 9, 1989 | New York Rangers |
| 32 | Martin BrodeurNJD | 46 | May 27, 1994 | New York Rangers |
| 32 |  Bob SauveBUF | 46 | Apr 20, 1980 | Chicago Blackhawks |
| 32 |  Greg StefanDET | 46 | Apr 12, 1987 | Chicago Blackhawks |
| 32 |  Kirk McLeanVAN | 46 | Apr 30, 1994 | Calgary Flames |
| 32 |  Mike RichterNYR | 46 | May 11, 1997 | New Jersey Devils |
| 40 | Ken DrydenMTL | 45 | Apr 8, 1973 | Buffalo Sabres |
| 40 |  Jonas HillerANA | 45 | Apr 25, 2009 | San Jose Sharks |
| 40 | Andrei VasilevskiyTBL · active | 45 | Aug 31, 2020 | Boston Bruins |
| 43 |  Jake ForbesTSP | 44 | Mar 14, 1921 | Ottawa Senators (1917) |
| 43 |  Hugh LehmanVMI | 44 | Mar 25, 1922 | Toronto St. Patricks |
| 43 |  Glenn HallSTL | 44 | May 3, 1968 | Minnesota North Stars |
| 43 |  Dominik HasekBUF | 44 | Apr 29, 1994 | New Jersey Devils |
| 43 |  Ryan MillerBUF | 44 | Apr 24, 2011 | Philadelphia Flyers |
| 43 | Ed BelfourTOR | 44 | Apr 18, 2004 | Ottawa Senators |
| 43 |  Ilya BryzgalovPHX | 44 | Apr 27, 2010 | Detroit Red Wings |
| 50 | Rogie VachonLAK | 43 | Apr 10, 1975 | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| 50 | Patrick RoyMTL | 43 | Apr 9, 1989 | Hartford Whalers |
| 50 |  Michel DionPIT | 43 | Apr 13, 1982 | New York Islanders |
| 50 |  Manny FernandezMIN | 43 | Apr 22, 2003 | Colorado Avalanche |
| 50 | Martin BrodeurNJD | 43 | Apr 26, 2012 | Florida Panthers |
| 50 | Nikolai KhabibulinCHI | 43 | Apr 27, 2009 | Calgary Flames |
| 50 |  Carey PriceMTL | 43 | Apr 26, 2015 | Ottawa Senators |
| 50 |  Corey CrawfordCHI | 43 | Aug 7, 2020 | Edmonton Oilers |
| 50 | Marc-Andre FleuryVGK | 43 | Apr 23, 2019 | San Jose Sharks |
| 50 |  Jordan BinningtonSTL · active | 43 | May 4, 2025 | Winnipeg Jets |
Top 59 of 1,261 lines on the NHL's list, ties kept. Source: NHL Records.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NHL record for most saves in potential clinching games, playoff game?
Kelly Hrudey holds the NHL record for most saves in potential clinching games, playoff game with 73.
Who is the active leader for most saves in potential clinching games, playoff game?
Jake Oettinger is the highest active player on the list at 64, rank 2 all time.