NHL Record for Most Overtime Games Played, Playoff Career

Mike Keane holds the NHL record with 61 overtime games played (1988-89 to 2003-04).

Updated Oct 20, 5:59 PM ET after records.nhl.com

Top of the list

Most Overtime Games Played, Playoff Career: the leaders
Rank	Player	Overtime games played	Season	GP	Goals	Assists
1	Mike KeaneMTL,COL,DAL,VAN	61	1988-89 to 2003-04	220	34	40
2	Corey PerryANA,DAL,MTL,TBL,EDM · active	59	2005-06 to 2025-26	244	64	77
3	Chris CheliosMTL,CHI,DET	57	1983-84 to 2008-09	266	31	113
4	Zdeno CharaOTT,BOS,WSH	52	2001-02 to 2020-21	200	18	52
5	Guy CarbonneauMTL,STL,DAL	50	1982-83 to 1999-00	231	38	55
5	Joe PavelskiSJS,DAL	50	2006-07 to 2023-24	201	74	69
7	Marian HossaOTT,ATL,PIT,DET,CHI	49	1998-99 to 2016-17	205	52	97
8	Ryan McDonaghNYR,TBL,NSH · active	47	2010-11 to 2025-26	203	12	57
8	Alex OvechkinWSH · active	47	2007-08 to 2024-25	161	77	70
10	Patrice BergeronBOS	45	2003-04 to 2022-23	170	50	78
11	Nick LeddyCHI,NYI,STL	44	2010-11 to 2024-25	137	8	31
11	Nicklas LidstromDET	44	1991-92 to 2011-12	263	54	129
11	Brad MarchandBOS,FLA · active	44	2010-11 to 2024-25	180	66	92
11	Joe SakicQUE,COL	44	1992-93 to 2007-08	172	84	104
11	Justin WilliamsPHI,CAR,LAK,WSH	44	2001-02 to 2019-20	162	41	61

The full top 58

Most Overtime Games Played, Playoff Career: NHL playoff skater records
Rank	Player	Overtime games played	Season	GP	Goals	Assists
1	Mike KeaneMTL,COL,DAL,VAN	61	1988-89 to 2003-04	220	34	40
2	Corey PerryANA,DAL,MTL,TBL,EDM · active	59	2005-06 to 2025-26	244	64	77
3	Chris CheliosMTL,CHI,DET	57	1983-84 to 2008-09	266	31	113
4	Zdeno CharaOTT,BOS,WSH	52	2001-02 to 2020-21	200	18	52
5	Guy CarbonneauMTL,STL,DAL	50	1982-83 to 1999-00	231	38	55
5	Joe PavelskiSJS,DAL	50	2006-07 to 2023-24	201	74	69
7	Marian HossaOTT,ATL,PIT,DET,CHI	49	1998-99 to 2016-17	205	52	97
8	Ryan McDonaghNYR,TBL,NSH · active	47	2010-11 to 2025-26	203	12	57
8	Alex OvechkinWSH · active	47	2007-08 to 2024-25	161	77	70
10	Patrice BergeronBOS	45	2003-04 to 2022-23	170	50	78
11	Nick LeddyCHI,NYI,STL	44	2010-11 to 2024-25	137	8	31
11	Nicklas LidstromDET	44	1991-92 to 2011-12	263	54	129
11	Brad MarchandBOS,FLA · active	44	2010-11 to 2024-25	180	66	92
11	Joe SakicQUE,COL	44	1992-93 to 2007-08	172	84	104
11	Justin WilliamsPHI,CAR,LAK,WSH	44	2001-02 to 2019-20	162	41	61
11	Sergei ZubovNYR,PIT,DAL	44	1993-94 to 2007-08	164	24	93
17	Nicklas BackstromWSH	43	2007-08 to 2021-22	139	38	76
17	John CarlsonWSH,ANA · active	43	2009-10 to 2025-26	149	21	63
17	Doug GilmourSTL,CGY,TOR,NJD,BUF,MTL	43	1983-84 to 2001-02	182	60	128
17	Brett HullCGY,STL,DAL,DET	43	1985-86 to 2003-04	202	103	87
17	Mike ModanoMNS,DAL,DET	43	1988-89 to 2010-11	176	58	88
17	Joe ThorntonBOS,SJS,TOR,FLA	43	1997-98 to 2021-22	187	32	102
23	Eric DesjardinsMTL,PHI	42	1988-89 to 2005-06	168	23	57
23	Adam FooteQUE,COL	42	1992-93 to 2009-10	170	7	35
23	Jaromir JagrPIT,WSH,NYR,PHI,BOS,FLA	42	1990-91 to 2015-16	208	78	123
23	Patrick MarleauSJS,TOR,PIT	42	1997-98 to 2019-20	195	72	55
23	Larry RobinsonMTL,LAK	42	1972-73 to 1991-92	227	28	116
28	Duncan KeithCHI,EDM	41	2008-09 to 2021-22	151	19	72
28	David KrejciBOS	41	2007-08 to 2022-23	160	43	85
28	Glen WesleyBOS,CAR,TOR	41	1987-88 to 2005-06	169	15	37
31	Rob BlakeLAK,COL,SJS	40	1989-90 to 2009-10	146	26	47
31	Martin GelinasEDM,VAN,CAR,CGY	40	1989-90 to 2003-04	147	23	33
31	Patrick KaneCHI,NYR · active	40	2008-09 to 2022-23	143	53	85
31	Darryl SydorLAK,DAL,TBL,PIT	40	1992-93 to 2007-08	155	9	47
31	Stephane YelleCOL,CGY,BOS	40	1995-96 to 2009-10	171	11	21
36	Niklas HjalmarssonCHI,ARI	39	2008-09 to 2019-20	137	2	27
36	Dale HunterQUE,WSH,COL	39	1980-81 to 1998-99	186	42	76
36	Claude LemieuxMTL,NJD,COL,PHX,DAL,SJS	39	1985-86 to 2008-09	234	80	78
36	Mark RecchiPIT,MTL,PHI,CAR,BOS	39	1990-91 to 2010-11	189	61	86
36	Patrick SharpPHI,CHI,DAL	39	2003-04 to 2015-16	142	47	40
36	Jonathan ToewsCHI	39	2008-09 to 2019-20	137	45	74
42	Glenn AndersonEDM,TOR,NYR,STL	38	1980-81 to 1995-96	225	93	121
42	Ray BourqueBOS,COL	38	1979-80 to 2000-01	214	41	139
42	Wayne GretzkyEDM,LAK,STL,NYR	38	1979-80 to 1996-97	208	122	260
42	Al MacInnisCGY,STL	38	1983-84 to 2002-03	177	39	121
42	Joe NieuwendykCGY,DAL,NJD,TOR	38	1986-87 to 2003-04	158	66	50
42	Jordan StaalPIT,CAR · active	38	2006-07 to 2025-26	181	46	39
42	Scott StevensWSH,STL,NJD	38	1982-83 to 2002-03	233	26	92
49	Geoff CourtnallBOS,EDM,WSH,VAN,STL	37	1984-85 to 1998-99	156	39	70
49	Sidney CrosbyPIT · active	37	2006-07 to 2025-26	186	72	134
49	Kris DraperWIN,DET	37	1991-92 to 2010-11	222	24	22
49	John LeClairMTL,PHI	37	1990-91 to 2003-04	154	42	47
49	Craig LudwigMTL,MNS,DAL	37	1982-83 to 1998-99	177	4	25
49	Jamie MacounCGY,TOR,DET	37	1982-83 to 1998-99	159	10	32
49	Patrick MaroonANA,EDM,NJD,STL,TBL,BOS	37	2013-14 to 2023-24	163	23	30
49	Mark MessierEDM,NYR	37	1979-80 to 1996-97	236	109	186
49	Scott NiedermayerNJD,ANA	37	1992-93 to 2008-09	202	25	73
49	Denis SavardCHI,MTL	37	1980-81 to 1996-97	169	66	109

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 58 of 1,443 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 overtime games played, playoff career?

Mike Keane holds the NHL record for most overtime games played, playoff career with 61 (1988-89 to 2003-04).

Who is the active leader for most overtime games played, playoff career?

Corey Perry is the highest active player on the list at 59, rank 2 all time.