NHL Record for Most Shots Against When Facing Elimination, Playoff Game
Kelly Hrudey holds the NHL record with 75 shots against.
Top of the list
| Rank | Player | Shots against | Date | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kelly HrudeyNYI | 75 | Apr 18, 1987 | Washington Capitals |
| 2 |  Mikhail ShtalenkovANA | 73 | May 8, 1997 | Detroit Red Wings |
| 3 |  Dominik HasekBUF | 70 | Apr 27, 1994 | New Jersey Devils |
| 4 |  Jake OettingerDAL · active | 67 | May 15, 2022 | Calgary Flames |
| 5 |  Bernie ParentPHI | 64 | Apr 16, 1968 | St. Louis Blues |
| 6 |  Wade FlahertySJS | 60 | May 19, 1995 | Calgary Flames |
The full top 51
| Rank | Player | Shots against | Date | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kelly HrudeyNYI | 75 | Apr 18, 1987 | Washington Capitals |
| 2 | Mikhail ShtalenkovANA | 73 | May 8, 1997 | Detroit Red Wings |
| 3 | Dominik HasekBUF | 70 | Apr 27, 1994 | New Jersey Devils |
| 4 | Jake OettingerDAL · active | 67 | May 15, 2022 | Calgary Flames |
| 5 | Bernie ParentPHI | 64 | Apr 16, 1968 | St. Louis Blues |
| 6 | Wade FlahertySJS | 60 | May 19, 1995 | Calgary Flames |
| 7 |  Pascal LeclaireOTT | 59 | Apr 22, 2010 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 7 |  Jose TheodoreMTL | 59 | Apr 24, 1997 | New Jersey Devils |
| 7 |  Martin JonesSJS | 59 | Apr 21, 2019 | Vegas Golden Knights |
| 10 |  Marc-Andre FleuryPIT | 58 | Jun 2, 2008 | Detroit Red Wings |
| 10 |  Roberto LuongoVAN | 58 | May 3, 2007 | Anaheim Ducks |
| 12 |  Bob MasonWSH | 57 | Apr 18, 1987 | New York Islanders |
| 13 |  Tony EspositoCHI | 56 | Apr 11, 1975 | Boston Bruins |
| 13 |  Frank PietrangeloHFD | 56 | May 1, 1992 | Montréal Canadiens |
| 13 |  John VanbiesbrouckFLA | 56 | Jun 10, 1996 | Colorado Avalanche |
| 13 |  Tommy SaloEDM | 56 | Apr 27, 1999 | Dallas Stars |
| 17 |  Miikka KiprusoffCGY | 55 | Apr 22, 2007 | Detroit Red Wings |
| 17 |  Evgeni NabokovSJS | 55 | May 4, 2008 | Dallas Stars |
| 19 | Tony EspositoCHI | 54 | Apr 26, 1970 | Boston Bruins |
| 19 |  Jaroslav HalakMTL | 54 | Apr 26, 2010 | Washington Capitals |
| 19 |  Ben BishopDAL | 54 | May 7, 2019 | St. Louis Blues |
| 19 |  Jacob MarkstromNJD · active | 54 | Apr 29, 2025 | Carolina Hurricanes |
| 23 |  Carter HartPHI · active | 53 | Sep 3, 2020 | New York Islanders |
| 24 |  Gilles GilbertBOS | 52 | May 10, 1979 | Montréal Canadiens |
| 24 |  Greg MillenPIT | 52 | Apr 14, 1981 | St. Louis Blues |
| 24 |  Jonathan QuickLAK | 52 | Apr 23, 2011 | San Jose Sharks |
| 24 |  Nikolai KhabibulinWIN | 52 | Apr 26, 1996 | Detroit Red Wings |
| 28 |  Mike LiutSTL | 51 | Apr 14, 1981 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 28 |  Henrik LundqvistNYR | 51 | Jun 13, 2014 | Los Angeles Kings |
| 28 |  Mike SmithPHX | 51 | May 22, 2012 | Los Angeles Kings |
| 28 |  Pekka RinneNSH | 51 | Apr 22, 2019 | Dallas Stars |
| 28 | Roberto LuongoFLA | 51 | Apr 24, 2016 | New York Islanders |
| 33 |  Felix PotvinTOR | 50 | May 17, 1995 | Chicago Blackhawks |
| 33 |  Kirk McLeanVAN | 50 | May 13, 1993 | Los Angeles Kings |
| 33 |  Mike PalmateerTOR | 50 | Apr 9, 1983 | Minnesota North Stars |
| 33 |  Don EdwardsBUF | 50 | Apr 20, 1981 | Minnesota North Stars |
| 33 | Dominik HasekBUF | 50 | Jun 19, 1999 | Dallas Stars |
| 33 |  Ilya BryzgalovPHX | 50 | Apr 27, 2010 | Detroit Red Wings |
| 39 | Kirk McLeanVAN | 49 | Apr 30, 1994 | Calgary Flames |
| 39 | Jose TheodoreMTL | 49 | Apr 26, 1997 | New Jersey Devils |
| 39 |  Corey CrawfordCHI | 49 | Aug 16, 2020 | Vegas Golden Knights |
| 42 |  Ken DrydenMTL | 48 | Apr 18, 1971 | Boston Bruins |
| 42 |  Ron LowEDM | 48 | Apr 11, 1980 | Philadelphia Flyers |
| 42 |  Mario LessardLAK | 48 | Apr 12, 1981 | New York Rangers |
| 42 |  Martin BrodeurNJD | 48 | May 27, 1994 | New York Rangers |
| 42 | Tony EspositoCHI | 48 | Apr 11, 1981 | Calgary Flames |
| 42 |  John GrahameTBL | 48 | May 2, 2003 | New Jersey Devils |
| 42 |  Ed BelfourDAL | 48 | Jun 8, 2000 | New Jersey Devils |
| 42 | Marc-Andre FleuryVGK | 48 | Apr 23, 2019 | San Jose Sharks |
| 42 |  Semyon VarlamovNYI · active | 48 | Sep 17, 2020 | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 42 |  Thatcher DemkoVAN · active | 48 | Sep 3, 2020 | Vegas Golden Knights |
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 51 of 1,387 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 shots against when facing elimination, playoff game?
Kelly Hrudey holds the NHL record for most shots against when facing elimination, playoff game with 75.
Who is the active leader for most shots against when facing elimination, playoff game?
Jake Oettinger is the highest active player on the list at 67, rank 4 all time.