NHL Record for Most Shootout Shot Attempts in a Season
Radim Vrbata holds the NHL record with 18 shots taken (2009-10).
Top of the list
| Rank | Player | Shots taken | Season | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Radim VrbataPHX | 18 | 2009-10 | 8 |
| 2 |  Sam GagnerEDM | 17 | 2007-08 | 5 |
| 2 |  Jack JohnsonLAK | 17 | 2009-10 | 6 |
| 2 |  Lauri KorpikoskiPHX | 17 | 2009-10 | 7 |
| 2 |  Nicklas BackstromWSH | 17 | 2013-14 | 7 |
| 6 |  Ales HemskyEDM | 16 | 2007-08 | 6 |
The full top 60
| Rank | Player | Shots taken | Season | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radim VrbataPHX | 18 | 2009-10 | 8 |
| 2 | Sam GagnerEDM | 17 | 2007-08 | 5 |
| 2 | Jack JohnsonLAK | 17 | 2009-10 | 6 |
| 2 | Lauri KorpikoskiPHX | 17 | 2009-10 | 7 |
| 2 | Nicklas BackstromWSH | 17 | 2013-14 | 7 |
| 6 | Ales HemskyEDM | 16 | 2007-08 | 6 |
| 6 |  Anze KopitarLAK | 16 | 2009-10 | 8 |
| 6 |  Brad RichardsDAL | 16 | 2009-10 | 4 |
| 6 |  Alex TanguayCGY | 16 | 2010-11 | 10 |
| 6 |  Matt CullenMIN | 16 | 2011-12 | 7 |
| 6 |  Zach PariseNJD | 16 | 2011-12 | 8 |
| 6 |  Alex OvechkinWSH · active | 16 | 2013-14 | 2 |
| 13 |  Sidney CrosbyPIT · active | 15 | 2006-07 | 5 |
| 13 |  Mikko KoivuMIN | 15 | 2006-07 | 8 |
| 13 |  Brendan ShanahanNYR | 15 | 2007-08 | 5 |
| 13 |  Patrick KaneCHI · active | 15 | 2009-10 | 4 |
| 13 |  Wojtek WolskiPHX,COL | 15 | 2009-10 | 1 |
| 13 |  Frans NielsenNYI | 15 | 2013-14 | 8 |
| 19 | Ales HemskyEDM | 14 | 2005-06 | 5 |
| 19 |  Daniel BrièreBUF | 14 | 2006-07 | 6 |
| 19 |  Erik ChristensenPIT | 14 | 2006-07 | 8 |
| 19 |  Pavol DemitraMIN | 14 | 2006-07 | 6 |
| 19 | Zach PariseNJD | 14 | 2006-07 | 7 |
| 19 |  Vyacheslav KozlovATL | 14 | 2007-08 | 5 |
| 19 |  Nikolay ZherdevNYR | 14 | 2008-09 | 5 |
| 19 |  Pavel DatsyukDET | 14 | 2009-10 | 7 |
| 19 |  Jonathan ToewsCHI | 14 | 2009-10 | 8 |
| 19 |  Ilya KovalchukNJD | 14 | 2011-12 | 11 |
| 19 |  T.J. OshieSTL | 14 | 2011-12 | 5 |
| 19 |  Logan CoutureSJS · active | 14 | 2013-14 | 7 |
| 19 | Mikko KoivuMIN | 14 | 2013-14 | 6 |
| 19 |  Matt MoulsonMIN,BUF,NYI | 14 | 2013-14 | 7 |
| 19 | Zach PariseMIN | 14 | 2013-14 | 5 |
| 19 |  Joe PavelskiSJS | 14 | 2013-14 | 5 |
| 19 |  Nick BjugstadFLA · active | 14 | 2014-15 | 4 |
| 19 |  Matt DucheneCOL · active | 14 | 2014-15 | 6 |
| 19 |  Gustav NyquistDET | 14 | 2014-15 | 8 |
| 19 |  Derek RoyEDM,NSH | 14 | 2014-15 | 3 |
| 19 |  Adrian KempeLAK · active | 14 | 2025-26 | 6 |
| 40 |  Jussi JokinenDAL | 13 | 2005-06 | 10 |
| 40 | Alex OvechkinWSH · active | 13 | 2005-06 | 6 |
| 40 |  Ryan SmythEDM | 13 | 2005-06 | 4 |
| 40 |  Brian GiontaNJD | 13 | 2006-07 | 7 |
| 40 |  Viktor KozlovNYI | 13 | 2006-07 | 5 |
| 40 |  Michael NylanderNYR | 13 | 2006-07 | 5 |
| 40 |  Miroslav SatanNYI | 13 | 2006-07 | 5 |
| 40 |  Phil KesselBOS | 13 | 2007-08 | 5 |
| 40 |  Milan HejdukCOL | 13 | 2008-09 | 6 |
| 40 |  Ales KotalikEDM,BUF | 13 | 2008-09 | 8 |
| 40 |  Patrice BergeronBOS | 13 | 2009-10 | 3 |
| 40 |  Corey PerryANA · active | 13 | 2009-10 | 3 |
| 40 |  Steve ReinprechtFLA | 13 | 2009-10 | 3 |
| 40 |  Blake WheelerBOS | 13 | 2009-10 | 2 |
| 40 |  Kris LetangPIT · active | 13 | 2010-11 | 3 |
| 40 |  Max PaciorettyMTL | 13 | 2011-12 | 2 |
| 40 |  Jason PominvilleBUF | 13 | 2011-12 | 5 |
| 40 | Radim VrbataPHX | 13 | 2011-12 | 4 |
| 40 |  Mikkel BoedkerPHX | 13 | 2013-14 | 5 |
| 40 |  Jeff CarterLAK | 13 | 2013-14 | 4 |
| 40 |  Valtteri FilppulaTBL | 13 | 2013-14 | 4 |
Top 60 of 1,953 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 shootout shot attempts in a season?
Radim Vrbata holds the NHL record for most shootout shot attempts in a season with 18 (2009-10).
Who is the active leader for most shootout shot attempts in a season?
Alex Ovechkin is the highest active player on the list at 16, rank 6 all time.