NHL Record for Most Game-winning Goals, Playoff Series
Mike Bossy holds the NHL record with 4 gwg (1982-83).
Top of the list
| Rank | Player | GWG | Season | Opp | GP | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mike BossyNYI | 4 | 1982-83 | BOS | 6 | 9 | 4 |
| 2 |  Nels StewartMMR | 3 | 1925-26 | VIC | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| 2 |  Jean BeliveauMTL | 3 | 1959-60 | TOR | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2 |  Clark GilliesNYI | 3 | 1976-77 | BUF | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 2 |  Jacques LemaireMTL | 3 | 1976-77 | BOS | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 2 |  Johan FranzenDET | 3 | 2007-08 | COL | 4 | 9 | 1 |
The full top 60
| Rank | Player | GWG | Season | Opp | GP | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike BossyNYI | 4 | 1982-83 | BOS | 6 | 9 | 4 |
| 2 | Nels StewartMMR | 3 | 1925-26 | VIC | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| 2 | Jean BeliveauMTL | 3 | 1959-60 | TOR | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2 | Clark GilliesNYI | 3 | 1976-77 | BUF | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 2 | Jacques LemaireMTL | 3 | 1976-77 | BOS | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 2 | Johan FranzenDET | 3 | 2007-08 | COL | 4 | 9 | 1 |
| 2 |  Dustin ByfuglienCHI | 3 | 2009-10 | SJS | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2 |  David KrejciBOS | 3 | 2010-11 | PHI | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| 2 |  Matthew TkachukFLA · active | 3 | 2022-23 | CAR | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 2 |  Jack DarraghSEN | 3 | 1919-20 | SMT | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| 2 |  Frank BoucherNYR | 3 | 1927-28 | MMR | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 2 |  Roy ConacherBOS | 3 | 1938-39 | TOR | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| 2 |  Guy LafleurMTL | 3 | 1974-75 | VAN | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 2 |  Brett HullSTL | 3 | 1987-88 | CHI | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| 2 |  Kevin StevensPIT | 3 | 1990-91 | WSH | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| 2 |  John LeClairPHI | 3 | 1996-97 | PIT | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 2 |  Peter ForsbergCOL | 3 | 1999-00 | DET | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| 2 |  Nikita KucherovTBL · active | 3 | 2017-18 | NJD | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 2 |  Frank MahovlichTOR | 3 | 1959-60 | DET | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 2 | Mike BossyNYI | 3 | 1983-84 | MTL | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| 2 |  Martin St. LouisTBL | 3 | 2002-03 | WSH | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| 2 |  Jonathan ToewsCHI | 3 | 2013-14 | STL | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| 2 |  Carter VerhaegheFLA · active | 3 | 2021-22 | WSH | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 2 |  Mel HillBOS | 3 | 1938-39 | NYR | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| 2 | Jean BeliveauMTL | 3 | 1964-65 | CHI | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| 2 | Peter ForsbergCOL | 3 | 2001-02 | SJS | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| 2 |  Jeff FriesenNJD | 3 | 2002-03 | OTT | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| 2 |  Sidney CrosbyPIT · active | 3 | 2015-16 | TBL | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| 2 |  Joe PavelskiDAL | 3 | 2022-23 | SEA | 7 | 8 | 1 |
| 30 |  Billy BoucherMTL | 2 | 1923-24 | VMA | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 30 |  Howie MorenzMTL | 2 | 1923-24 | CAT | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 30 |  Bill CookNYR | 2 | 1930-31 | MMR | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 30 |  Cooney WeilandBOS | 2 | 1928-29 | MTL | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 30 |  Gordie DrillonTOR | 2 | 1937-38 | BOS | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 30 | Gordie DrillonTOR | 2 | 1938-39 | DET | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| 30 |  Butch GoringLAK | 2 | 1976-77 | AFM | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 30 |  Reggie LeachPHI | 2 | 1978-79 | VAN | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 30 |  Bobby ClarkePHI | 2 | 1979-80 | EDM | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 30 | Mike BossyNYI | 2 | 1980-81 | TOR | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| 30 |  Steve PayneMNS | 2 | 1980-81 | BOS | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| 30 |  Willi PlettCGY | 2 | 1980-81 | CHI | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 30 |  Dave WilliamsVAN | 2 | 1981-82 | CGY | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 30 |  Craig LaughlinWSH | 2 | 1983-84 | PHI | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 30 |  Keith ActonMNS | 2 | 1984-85 | STL | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 30 |  Mike KrushelnyskiEDM | 2 | 1985-86 | VAN | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 30 |  Walt PoddubnyTOR | 2 | 1985-86 | CHI | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 30 |  Scott StevensWSH | 2 | 1985-86 | NYI | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| 30 | Bill CookNYR | 2 | 1932-33 | TOR | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 30 |  Toe BlakeMTL | 2 | 1943-44 | CHI | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| 30 |  Harry WatsonTOR | 2 | 1947-48 | DET | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| 30 |  Johnny WilsonDET | 2 | 1951-52 | TOR | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 30 |  Maurice RichardMTL | 2 | 1957-58 | DET | 4 | 7 | 3 |
| 30 |  John FergusonMTL | 2 | 1966-67 | NYR | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 30 |  Ralph BackstromMTL | 2 | 1967-68 | BOS | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 30 |  Yvan CournoyerMTL | 2 | 1968-69 | NYR | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 30 |  Derek SandersonBOS | 2 | 1968-69 | TOR | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| 30 |  John McKenzieBOS | 2 | 1969-70 | CHI | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| 30 |  Bobby HullCHI | 2 | 1970-71 | PHI | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| 30 |  Phil EspositoBOS | 2 | 1971-72 | STL | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| 30 |  Rod GilbertNYR | 2 | 1971-72 | CHI | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Includes statistics from May 24 suspended game in 1988 Stanley Cup Final (EDM at BOS) as well as statistics from 2020 Stanley Cup Qualifiers Top 60 of 472 lines on the NHL's list, ties kept. Source: NHL Records.
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NHL record for most game-winning goals, playoff series?
Mike Bossy holds the NHL record for most game-winning goals, playoff series with 4 (1982-83).
Who is the active leader for most game-winning goals, playoff series?
Matthew Tkachuk is the highest active player on the list at 3, rank 2 all time.