NHL Record for Longest Undefeated Streaks, First NHL Season
Grant Fuhr holds the NHL record with 23 undefeated streak (1981-82).
Top of the list
| Rank | Player | Undefeated streak | Season | Date | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Grant FuhrEDM | 23 | 1981-82 | Oct 21, 1981 | Jan 13, 1982 |
| 2 |  Ron GrahameBOS | 18 | 1977-78 | Feb 21, 1978 | Mar 30, 1978 |
| 3 |  Patrick LalimePIT | 16 | 1996-97 | Dec 6, 1996 | Jan 21, 1997 |
| 4 |  Bill DurnanMTL | 14 | 1943-44 | Oct 30, 1943 | Dec 4, 1943 |
| 4 |  Ross BrooksBOS | 14 | 1972-73 | Oct 25, 1972 | Mar 25, 1973 |
| 6 |  Tiny ThompsonBOS | 13 | 1928-29 | Jan 1, 1929 | Jan 31, 1929 |
The full top 14
| Rank | Player | Undefeated streak | Season | Date | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grant FuhrEDM | 23 | 1981-82 | Oct 21, 1981 | Jan 13, 1982 |
| 2 | Ron GrahameBOS | 18 | 1977-78 | Feb 21, 1978 | Mar 30, 1978 |
| 3 | Patrick LalimePIT | 16 | 1996-97 | Dec 6, 1996 | Jan 21, 1997 |
| 4 | Bill DurnanMTL | 14 | 1943-44 | Oct 30, 1943 | Dec 4, 1943 |
| 4 | Ross BrooksBOS | 14 | 1972-73 | Oct 25, 1972 | Mar 25, 1973 |
| 6 | Tiny ThompsonBOS | 13 | 1928-29 | Jan 1, 1929 | Jan 31, 1929 |
| 6 |  Bob FroesePHI | 13 | 1982-83 | Jan 8, 1983 | Feb 20, 1983 |
| 8 | Bill DurnanMTL | 12 | 1943-44 | Feb 12, 1944 | Mar 11, 1944 |
| 8 |  Michel LarocqueMTL | 12 | 1973-74 | Nov 21, 1973 | Feb 3, 1974 |
| 8 |  Roman CechmanekPHI | 12 | 2000-01 | Dec 10, 2000 | Jan 13, 2001 |
| 11 |  George HainsworthMTL | 11 | 1926-27 | Feb 24, 1927 | Mar 24, 1927 |
| 11 |  Ilya SamsonovWSH · active | 11 | 2019-20 | Nov 30, 2019 | Jan 31, 2020 |
| 13 |  Rogie VachonMTL | 10 | 1966-67 | Mar 12, 1967 | Apr 2, 1967 |
| 13 | Ron GrahameBOS | 10 | 1977-78 | Nov 6, 1977 | Jan 7, 1978 |
Top 14 of 14 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.
Active players are flagged, so you can see who is climbing a list this season. For the milestones those players are chasing tonight, see the milestone watch.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NHL record for longest undefeated streaks, first NHL season?
Grant Fuhr holds the NHL record for longest undefeated streaks, first NHL season with 23 (1981-82).
Who is the active leader for longest undefeated streaks, first NHL season?
Ilya Samsonov is the highest active player on the list at 11, rank 11 all time.