NHL Record for Shutouts in Potential Clinching Games
Brandon Bussi holds the NHL record with 2026-06-14 game date.
Top of the list
| Rank | Player | Game date | Date | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Brandon BussiCAR · active | 2026-06-14 | Jun 14, 2026 | Vegas Golden Knights |
| 2 |  Dan VladarPHI · active | 2026-04-29 | Apr 29, 2026 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 3 |  Stuart SkinnerEDM · active | 2025-05-14 | May 14, 2025 | Vegas Golden Knights |
| 4 |  Arturs SilovsVAN · active | 2024-05-03 | May 3, 2024 | Nashville Predators |
| 5 |  Adin HillVGK · active | 2023-05-29 | May 29, 2023 | Dallas Stars |
| 6 |  Akira SchmidNJD · active | 2023-05-01 | May 1, 2023 | New York Rangers |
The full top 50
| Rank | Player | Game date | Date | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon BussiCAR · active | 2026-06-14 | Jun 14, 2026 | Vegas Golden Knights |
| 2 | Dan VladarPHI · active | 2026-04-29 | Apr 29, 2026 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 3 | Stuart SkinnerEDM · active | 2025-05-14 | May 14, 2025 | Vegas Golden Knights |
| 4 | Arturs SilovsVAN · active | 2024-05-03 | May 3, 2024 | Nashville Predators |
| 5 | Adin HillVGK · active | 2023-05-29 | May 29, 2023 | Dallas Stars |
| 6 | Akira SchmidNJD · active | 2023-05-01 | May 1, 2023 | New York Rangers |
| 7 |  Andrei VasilevskiyTBL · active | 2022-05-23 | May 23, 2022 | Florida Panthers |
| 8 |  Mike SmithEDM | 2022-05-14 | May 14, 2022 | Los Angeles Kings |
| 9 | Andrei VasilevskiyTBL · active | 2021-07-07 | Jul 7, 2021 | Montréal Canadiens |
| 10 | Andrei VasilevskiyTBL · active | 2021-06-25 | Jun 25, 2021 | New York Islanders |
| 11 | Andrei VasilevskiyTBL · active | 2021-06-08 | Jun 8, 2021 | Carolina Hurricanes |
| 12 | Andrei VasilevskiyTBL · active | 2021-05-26 | May 26, 2021 | Florida Panthers |
| 13 | Andrei VasilevskiyTBL · active | 2020-09-28 | Sep 28, 2020 | Dallas Stars |
| 14 |  Thomas GreissNYI | 2020-09-05 | Sep 5, 2020 | Philadelphia Flyers |
| 15 |  Robin LehnerVGK | 2020-09-04 | Sep 4, 2020 | Vancouver Canucks |
| 16 |  Semyon VarlamovNYI · active | 2020-08-20 | Aug 20, 2020 | Washington Capitals |
| 17 |  Joonas KorpisaloCBJ · active | 2020-08-09 | Aug 9, 2020 | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| 18 |  Carey PriceMTL | 2020-08-07 | Aug 7, 2020 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 19 |  Cam TalbotCGY · active | 2020-08-06 | Aug 6, 2020 | Winnipeg Jets |
| 20 |  Tuukka RaskBOS | 2019-05-16 | May 16, 2019 | Carolina Hurricanes |
| 21 | Tuukka RaskBOS | 2019-05-06 | May 6, 2019 | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| 22 |  Braden HoltbyWSH | 2018-05-23 | May 23, 2018 | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 23 |  Marc-Andre FleuryVGK | 2018-05-06 | May 6, 2018 | San Jose Sharks |
| 24 |  Pekka RinneNSH | 2018-04-22 | Apr 22, 2018 | Colorado Avalanche |
| 25 |  Connor HellebuyckWPG · active | 2018-04-20 | Apr 20, 2018 | Minnesota Wild |
| 26 | Marc-Andre FleuryVGK | 2018-04-17 | Apr 17, 2018 | Los Angeles Kings |
| 27 |  Matt MurrayPIT | 2017-06-11 | Jun 11, 2017 | Nashville Predators |
| 28 | Marc-Andre FleuryPIT | 2017-05-10 | May 10, 2017 | Washington Capitals |
| 29 |  Martin JonesSJS | 2016-05-12 | May 12, 2016 | Nashville Predators |
| 30 |  Ben BishopTBL | 2016-05-08 | May 8, 2016 | New York Islanders |
| 31 | Braden HoltbyWSH | 2016-04-24 | Apr 24, 2016 | Philadelphia Flyers |
| 32 | Ben BishopTBL | 2016-04-21 | Apr 21, 2016 | Detroit Red Wings |
| 33 |  Corey CrawfordCHI | 2015-06-15 | Jun 15, 2015 | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 34 | Ben BishopTBL | 2015-05-29 | May 29, 2015 | New York Rangers |
| 35 | Ben BishopTBL | 2015-04-29 | Apr 29, 2015 | Detroit Red Wings |
| 36 | Carey PriceMTL | 2015-04-26 | Apr 26, 2015 | Ottawa Senators |
| 37 |  Henrik LundqvistNYR | 2014-05-29 | May 29, 2014 | Montréal Canadiens |
| 38 | Tuukka RaskBOS | 2013-06-07 | Jun 7, 2013 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 39 | Henrik LundqvistNYR | 2013-05-13 | May 13, 2013 | Washington Capitals |
| 40 | Mike SmithPHX | 2012-04-23 | Apr 23, 2012 | Chicago Blackhawks |
| 41 |  Tim ThomasBOS | 2011-06-15 | Jun 15, 2011 | Vancouver Canucks |
| 42 | Tim ThomasBOS | 2011-05-27 | May 27, 2011 | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| 43 |  Dwayne RolosonTBL | 2011-04-27 | Apr 27, 2011 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 44 |  Brian BoucherPHI | 2010-04-22 | Apr 22, 2010 | New Jersey Devils |
| 45 | Marc-Andre FleuryPIT | 2008-05-18 | May 18, 2008 | Philadelphia Flyers |
| 46 | Carey PriceMTL | 2008-04-21 | Apr 21, 2008 | Boston Bruins |
| 47 |  Chris OsgoodDET | 2008-04-20 | Apr 20, 2008 | Nashville Predators |
| 48 |  Dominik HasekDET | 2007-05-07 | May 7, 2007 | San Jose Sharks |
| 49 |  Ray EmeryOTT | 2007-04-19 | Apr 19, 2007 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 50 | Dwayne RolosonEDM | 2006-05-17 | May 17, 2006 | San Jose Sharks |
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 50 of 150 lines on the NHL's list, ties kept. Source: NHL Records.
About these records
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.
Records cover the league's whole history, so eras matter: scoring was far higher in the 1980s, goalie stats like saves and save percentage start in 1955-56 or later, and time on ice, hits and blocks start in 2005-06. Each list notes its own limits.
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What is the NHL record for shutouts in potential clinching games?
Brandon Bussi holds the NHL record for shutouts in potential clinching games with 2026-06-14.