NHL Record for Most Saves When Facing Elimination, Playoff Series
Kelly Hrudey holds the NHL record with 136 saves (1986-87).
Top of the list
| Rank | Player | Saves | Season | Opp | GP | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kelly Hrudey | 136 | 1986-87 | Washington Capitals | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |  Jaroslav Halak | 131 | 2009-10 | Washington Capitals | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |  Jonathan Quick | 130 | 2013-14 | San Jose Sharks | 4 | 4 |
| 4 |  Corey Crawford | 125 | 2010-11 | Vancouver Canucks | 4 | 3 |
| 5 |  Glenn Resch | 124 | 1974-75 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4 | 4 |
| 6 | Glenn Resch | 123 | 1974-75 | Philadelphia Flyers | 4 | 3 |
The full top 53
| Rank | Player | Saves | Season | Opp | GP | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kelly Hrudey | 136 | 1986-87 | Washington Capitals | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | Jaroslav Halak | 131 | 2009-10 | Washington Capitals | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | Jonathan Quick | 130 | 2013-14 | San Jose Sharks | 4 | 4 |
| 4 | Corey Crawford | 125 | 2010-11 | Vancouver Canucks | 4 | 3 |
| 5 | Glenn Resch | 124 | 1974-75 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4 | 4 |
| 6 | Glenn Resch | 123 | 1974-75 | Philadelphia Flyers | 4 | 3 |
| 6 |  Thatcher Demkoactive | 123 | 2019-20 | Vegas Golden Knights | 3 | 2 |
| 8 |  Martin Jones | 122 | 2018-19 | Vegas Golden Knights | 3 | 3 |
| 9 |  Bernie Parent | 121 | 1967-68 | St. Louis Blues | 3 | 2 |
| 10 |  Jimmy Howard | 115 | 2010-11 | San Jose Sharks | 4 | 3 |
| 11 |  Dominik Hasek | 114 | 1993-94 | New Jersey Devils | 2 | 1 |
| 12 |  Sergei Bobrovskyactive | 106 | 2022-23 | Boston Bruins | 3 | 3 |
| 13 |  Henrik Lundqvist | 105 | 2014-15 | Washington Capitals | 3 | 3 |
| 13 |  Michel Dion | 105 | 1981-82 | New York Islanders | 3 | 2 |
| 15 |  Carey Price | 103 | 2020-21 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 3 | 3 |
| 15 |  Rejean Lemelin | 103 | 1983-84 | Edmonton Oilers | 3 | 2 |
| 15 |  Rogie Vachon | 103 | 1976-77 | Boston Bruins | 3 | 2 |
| 15 |  Arturs Irbe | 103 | 2000-01 | New Jersey Devils | 3 | 2 |
| 15 |  Frederik Andersenactive | 103 | 2017-18 | Boston Bruins | 3 | 2 |
| 15 |  Michal Neuvirth | 103 | 2015-16 | Washington Capitals | 3 | 2 |
| 21 | Henrik Lundqvist | 102 | 2013-14 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3 | 3 |
| 21 |  James Reimer | 102 | 2012-13 | Boston Bruins | 3 | 2 |
| 23 |  Ron Hextall | 101 | 1986-87 | Edmonton Oilers | 3 | 2 |
| 23 |  Jose Theodore | 101 | 1996-97 | New Jersey Devils | 2 | 1 |
| 25 |  Stuart Skinneractive | 100 | 2023-24 | Florida Panthers | 4 | 3 |
| 25 |  Carter Hartactive | 100 | 2019-20 | New York Islanders | 3 | 2 |
| 25 |  Jake Oettingeractive | 100 | 2021-22 | Calgary Flames | 2 | 1 |
| 28 |  Igor Shesterkinactive | 99 | 2021-22 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3 | 3 |
| 29 |  Kirk McLean | 97 | 1993-94 | Calgary Flames | 3 | 3 |
| 29 | Jose Theodore | 97 | 2003-04 | Boston Bruins | 3 | 3 |
| 31 |  Marty Turco | 96 | 2007-08 | Detroit Red Wings | 3 | 2 |
| 32 | Kirk McLean | 95 | 1993-94 | New York Rangers | 3 | 2 |
| 32 |  Frank Pietrangelo | 95 | 1991-92 | Montréal Canadiens | 2 | 1 |
| 32 |  Pascal Leclaire | 95 | 2009-10 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2 | 1 |
| 35 |  Dwayne Roloson | 94 | 2010-11 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3 | 3 |
| 35 |  Evgeni Nabokov | 94 | 2007-08 | Dallas Stars | 3 | 2 |
| 35 |  Cristobal Huet | 94 | 2007-08 | Philadelphia Flyers | 3 | 2 |
| 38 | Corey Crawford | 93 | 2013-14 | Los Angeles Kings | 3 | 2 |
| 39 |  Curtis Joseph | 92 | 1997-98 | Colorado Avalanche | 3 | 3 |
| 39 |  Tim Thomas | 92 | 2007-08 | Montréal Canadiens | 3 | 2 |
| 41 |  Dan Cloutier | 91 | 2002-03 | St. Louis Blues | 3 | 3 |
| 41 |  Manny Fernandez | 91 | 2002-03 | Colorado Avalanche | 3 | 3 |
| 41 |  Craig Anderson | 91 | 2014-15 | Montréal Canadiens | 3 | 2 |
| 41 | Corey Crawford | 91 | 2015-16 | St. Louis Blues | 3 | 2 |
| 41 |  Ed Belfour | 91 | 1999-00 | New Jersey Devils | 2 | 1 |
| 46 |  Cam Talbotactive | 89 | 2020-21 | Vegas Golden Knights | 3 | 2 |
| 47 |  Michael Hutchinson | 88 | 2019-20 | Dallas Stars | 3 | 2 |
| 47 | Henrik Lundqvist | 88 | 2013-14 | Los Angeles Kings | 2 | 1 |
| 49 | Jake Oettingeractive | 87 | 2022-23 | Vegas Golden Knights | 3 | 2 |
| 50 |  Ken Wregget | 86 | 1994-95 | Washington Capitals | 3 | 3 |
| 50 | Corey Crawford | 86 | 2012-13 | Detroit Red Wings | 3 | 3 |
| 50 |  Wade Flaherty | 86 | 1994-95 | Calgary Flames | 2 | 2 |
| 50 |  Gerry McNeil | 86 | 1953-54 | Detroit Red Wings | 3 | 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 53 of 936 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 when facing elimination, playoff series?
Kelly Hrudey holds the NHL record for most saves when facing elimination, playoff series with 136 (1986-87).
Who is the active leader for most saves when facing elimination, playoff series?
Thatcher Demko is the highest active player on the list at 123, rank 6 all time.