NHL Record for Most Game 7 Losses, Playoff Career
Nicklas Backstrom holds the NHL record with 8 game seven losses (2007-08 to 2021-22).
Top of the list
| Rank | Player | Game seven losses | Season | GP | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nicklas BackstromWSH | 8 | 2007-08 to 2021-22 | 139 | 38 | 76 |
| 1 |  Alex OvechkinWSH · active | 8 | 2007-08 to 2024-25 | 161 | 77 | 70 |
| 1 |  Patrice BergeronBOS | 8 | 2003-04 to 2022-23 | 170 | 50 | 78 |
| 1 |  Zdeno CharaOTT,BOS,WSH | 8 | 2001-02 to 2020-21 | 200 | 18 | 52 |
| 5 |  Marian HossaOTT,ATL,PIT,DET,CHI | 7 | 1998-99 to 2016-17 | 205 | 52 | 97 |
| 5 |  Al MacInnisCGY,STL | 7 | 1983-84 to 2002-03 | 177 | 39 | 121 |
The full top 60
| Rank | Player | Game seven losses | Season | GP | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicklas BackstromWSH | 8 | 2007-08 to 2021-22 | 139 | 38 | 76 |
| 1 | Alex OvechkinWSH · active | 8 | 2007-08 to 2024-25 | 161 | 77 | 70 |
| 1 | Patrice BergeronBOS | 8 | 2003-04 to 2022-23 | 170 | 50 | 78 |
| 1 | Zdeno CharaOTT,BOS,WSH | 8 | 2001-02 to 2020-21 | 200 | 18 | 52 |
| 5 | Marian HossaOTT,ATL,PIT,DET,CHI | 7 | 1998-99 to 2016-17 | 205 | 52 | 97 |
| 5 | Al MacInnisCGY,STL | 7 | 1983-84 to 2002-03 | 177 | 39 | 121 |
| 5 |  Corey PerryANA,DAL,MTL,TBL,EDM · active | 7 | 2005-06 to 2025-26 | 244 | 64 | 77 |
| 5 |  Stephane YelleCOL,CGY,BOS | 7 | 1995-96 to 2009-10 | 171 | 11 | 21 |
| 9 |  Mitch MarnerTOR,VGK · active | 6 | 2016-17 to 2025-26 | 92 | 23 | 69 |
| 9 |  Auston MatthewsTOR · active | 6 | 2016-17 to 2024-25 | 68 | 26 | 33 |
| 9 |  William NylanderTOR · active | 6 | 2016-17 to 2024-25 | 67 | 26 | 32 |
| 9 |  Morgan RiellyTOR · active | 6 | 2016-17 to 2024-25 | 70 | 15 | 32 |
| 9 |  Jason SpezzaOTT,DAL,TOR | 6 | 2002-03 to 2021-22 | 97 | 28 | 48 |
| 9 |  Matt NiskanenDAL,PIT,WSH,PHI | 6 | 2007-08 to 2019-20 | 140 | 6 | 36 |
| 9 |  John CarlsonWSH,ANA · active | 6 | 2009-10 to 2025-26 | 149 | 21 | 63 |
| 9 |  Mike GreenWSH,DET | 6 | 2007-08 to 2015-16 | 76 | 10 | 27 |
| 9 |  Dave AndreychukBUF,TOR,NJD,COL,TBL | 6 | 1982-83 to 2003-04 | 162 | 43 | 55 |
| 9 |  Doug GilmourSTL,CGY,TOR,NJD,BUF,MTL | 6 | 1983-84 to 2001-02 | 182 | 60 | 128 |
| 9 |  Milan LucicBOS,LAK,EDM,CGY | 6 | 2007-08 to 2021-22 | 136 | 29 | 48 |
| 9 |  Ken DaneykoNJD | 6 | 1987-88 to 2002-03 | 175 | 5 | 17 |
| 9 |  David KrejciBOS | 6 | 2007-08 to 2022-23 | 160 | 43 | 85 |
| 9 |  Scott StevensWSH,STL,NJD | 6 | 1982-83 to 2002-03 | 233 | 26 | 92 |
| 23 |  Daniel AlfredssonOTT,DET | 5 | 1996-97 to 2013-14 | 124 | 51 | 49 |
| 23 |  Nathan MacKinnonCOL · active | 5 | 2013-14 to 2025-26 | 108 | 62 | 78 |
| 23 |  Aaron MillerCOL,LAK | 5 | 1996-97 to 2001-02 | 80 | 3 | 9 |
| 23 |  Wade ReddenOTT,NYR,BOS | 5 | 1996-97 to 2012-13 | 106 | 13 | 36 |
| 23 |  John TavaresNYI,TOR · active | 5 | 2012-13 to 2024-25 | 75 | 28 | 25 |
| 23 |  Murray BaronSTL,PHX,VAN | 5 | 1991-92 to 2003-04 | 73 | 2 | 8 |
| 23 |  Andrew CoglianoANA,DAL,COL | 5 | 2012-13 to 2023-24 | 131 | 13 | 27 |
| 23 |  Cam FowlerANA,STL · active | 5 | 2010-11 to 2024-25 | 69 | 8 | 35 |
| 23 |  Karl AlznerWSH | 5 | 2009-10 to 2016-17 | 64 | 3 | 8 |
| 23 |  J.J. DaigneaultVAN,PHI,MTL,PIT,ANA,PHX | 5 | 1985-86 to 1999-00 | 99 | 5 | 26 |
| 23 |  Ryan GetzlafANA | 5 | 2005-06 to 2017-18 | 125 | 37 | 83 |
| 23 |  Nick LeddyCHI,NYI,STL | 5 | 2010-11 to 2024-25 | 137 | 8 | 31 |
| 23 |  Hampus LindholmANA,BOS · active | 5 | 2013-14 to 2025-26 | 85 | 5 | 22 |
| 23 |  Sandis OzolinshSJS,COL,CAR,ANA,NYR | 5 | 1993-94 to 2005-06 | 137 | 23 | 67 |
| 23 |  Rick TocchetPHI,PIT,BOS,PHX | 5 | 1984-85 to 2000-01 | 145 | 52 | 60 |
| 23 |  Jay BeagleWSH,VAN | 5 | 2008-09 to 2019-20 | 102 | 9 | 12 |
| 23 |  Peter ForsbergQUE,COL,PHI,NSH | 5 | 1994-95 to 2007-08 | 151 | 64 | 107 |
| 23 |  Dale HunterQUE,WSH,COL | 5 | 1980-81 to 1998-99 | 186 | 42 | 76 |
| 23 |  Marcus JohanssonWSH,NJD,BOS,MIN | 5 | 2010-11 to 2025-26 | 125 | 20 | 31 |
| 23 |  Brooks LaichWSH | 5 | 2007-08 to 2014-15 | 65 | 10 | 22 |
| 23 |  Patrick MarleauSJS,TOR,PIT | 5 | 1997-98 to 2019-20 | 195 | 72 | 55 |
| 23 |  Keith PrimeauDET,CAR,PHI | 5 | 1990-91 to 2003-04 | 128 | 18 | 39 |
| 23 |  Chris ProngerSTL,EDM,ANA,PHI | 5 | 1995-96 to 2010-11 | 173 | 26 | 95 |
| 23 |  Robert ReichelCGY,PHX,TOR | 5 | 1990-91 to 2003-04 | 70 | 8 | 23 |
| 23 |  Bryan SmolinskiBOS,PIT,LAK,OTT,VAN,MTL | 5 | 1992-93 to 2007-08 | 123 | 23 | 29 |
| 23 |  Brad StuartSJS,CGY,DET | 5 | 1999-00 to 2013-14 | 142 | 10 | 30 |
| 23 |  Ian ColeSTL,PIT,CBJ,COL,MIN,CAR,TBL,VAN,UTA · active | 5 | 2011-12 to 2025-26 | 135 | 4 | 29 |
| 23 |  Chris DruryCOL,BUF,NYR | 5 | 1998-99 to 2010-11 | 135 | 47 | 42 |
| 23 |  Sergei FedorovDET,WSH | 5 | 1990-91 to 2008-09 | 183 | 52 | 124 |
| 23 |  Adam FooteQUE,COL | 5 | 1992-93 to 2009-10 | 170 | 7 | 35 |
| 23 |  Claude LemieuxMTL,NJD,COL,PHX,DAL,SJS | 5 | 1985-86 to 2008-09 | 234 | 80 | 78 |
| 23 |  Brooks OrpikPIT,WSH | 5 | 2006-07 to 2018-19 | 156 | 4 | 22 |
| 23 |  Joe SakicQUE,COL | 5 | 1992-93 to 2007-08 | 172 | 84 | 104 |
| 23 |  Peter ZezelPHI,STL,TOR,DAL,NJD | 5 | 1984-85 to 1996-97 | 131 | 25 | 39 |
| 23 |  Guy CarbonneauMTL,STL,DAL | 5 | 1982-83 to 1999-00 | 231 | 38 | 55 |
| 23 |  Andrew FerencePIT,CGY,BOS | 5 | 2000-01 to 2012-13 | 120 | 8 | 30 |
| 23 |  Mike KeaneMTL,COL,DAL,VAN | 5 | 1988-89 to 2003-04 | 220 | 34 | 40 |
| 23 |  Brad MarchandBOS,FLA · active | 5 | 2010-11 to 2024-25 | 180 | 66 | 92 |
Top 60 of 410 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 game 7 losses, playoff career?
Nicklas Backstrom holds the NHL record for most game 7 losses, playoff career with 8 (2007-08 to 2021-22).
Who is the active leader for most game 7 losses, playoff career?
Alex Ovechkin is the highest active player on the list at 8, rank 1 all time.