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NHL Record for Shutouts in a Potential Clinching Game

Carolina Hurricanes holds the NHL record with 2026-06-14 game date (2025-26).

Top of the list

Shutouts in a Potential Clinching Game: the leaders
RankTeamGame dateSeasonDateOppTeam
1Carolina Hurricanes2026-06-142025-26Jun 14, 2026Vegas Golden KnightsCAR
2Philadelphia Flyers2026-04-292025-26Apr 29, 2026Pittsburgh PenguinsPHI
3Edmonton Oilers2025-05-142024-25May 14, 2025Vegas Golden KnightsEDM
4Vancouver Canucks2024-05-032023-24May 3, 2024Nashville PredatorsVAN
5Vegas Golden Knights2023-05-292022-23May 29, 2023Dallas StarsVGK
6New Jersey Devils2023-05-012022-23May 1, 2023New York RangersNJD

The full top 50

Shutouts in a Potential Clinching Game: NHL playoff team records
RankTeamGame dateSeasonDateOppTeam
1Carolina Hurricanes2026-06-142025-26Jun 14, 2026Vegas Golden KnightsCAR
2Philadelphia Flyers2026-04-292025-26Apr 29, 2026Pittsburgh PenguinsPHI
3Edmonton Oilers2025-05-142024-25May 14, 2025Vegas Golden KnightsEDM
4Vancouver Canucks2024-05-032023-24May 3, 2024Nashville PredatorsVAN
5Vegas Golden Knights2023-05-292022-23May 29, 2023Dallas StarsVGK
6New Jersey Devils2023-05-012022-23May 1, 2023New York RangersNJD
7Tampa Bay Lightning2022-05-232021-22May 23, 2022Florida PanthersTBL
8Edmonton Oilers2022-05-142021-22May 14, 2022Los Angeles KingsEDM
9Tampa Bay Lightning2021-07-072020-21Jul 7, 2021Montréal CanadiensTBL
10Tampa Bay Lightning2021-06-252020-21Jun 25, 2021New York IslandersTBL
11Tampa Bay Lightning2021-06-082020-21Jun 8, 2021Carolina HurricanesTBL
12Tampa Bay Lightning2021-05-262020-21May 26, 2021Florida PanthersTBL
13Tampa Bay Lightning2020-09-282019-20Sep 28, 2020Dallas StarsTBL
14New York Islanders2020-09-052019-20Sep 5, 2020Philadelphia FlyersNYI
15Vegas Golden Knights2020-09-042019-20Sep 4, 2020Vancouver CanucksVGK
16New York Islanders2020-08-202019-20Aug 20, 2020Washington CapitalsNYI
17Columbus Blue Jackets2020-08-092019-20Aug 9, 2020Toronto Maple LeafsCBJ
18Montréal Canadiens2020-08-072019-20Aug 7, 2020Pittsburgh PenguinsMTL
19Calgary Flames2020-08-062019-20Aug 6, 2020Winnipeg JetsCGY
20Boston Bruins2019-05-162018-19May 16, 2019Carolina HurricanesBOS
21Boston Bruins2019-05-062018-19May 6, 2019Columbus Blue JacketsBOS
22Washington Capitals2018-05-232017-18May 23, 2018Tampa Bay LightningWSH
23Vegas Golden Knights2018-05-062017-18May 6, 2018San Jose SharksVGK
24Nashville Predators2018-04-222017-18Apr 22, 2018Colorado AvalancheNSH
25Winnipeg Jets2018-04-202017-18Apr 20, 2018Minnesota WildWPG
26Vegas Golden Knights2018-04-172017-18Apr 17, 2018Los Angeles KingsVGK
27Pittsburgh Penguins2017-06-112016-17Jun 11, 2017Nashville PredatorsPIT
28Pittsburgh Penguins2017-05-102016-17May 10, 2017Washington CapitalsPIT
29San Jose Sharks2016-05-122015-16May 12, 2016Nashville PredatorsSJS
30Tampa Bay Lightning2016-05-082015-16May 8, 2016New York IslandersTBL
31Washington Capitals2016-04-242015-16Apr 24, 2016Philadelphia FlyersWSH
32Tampa Bay Lightning2016-04-212015-16Apr 21, 2016Detroit Red WingsTBL
33Chicago Blackhawks2015-06-152014-15Jun 15, 2015Tampa Bay LightningCHI
34Tampa Bay Lightning2015-05-292014-15May 29, 2015New York RangersTBL
35Tampa Bay Lightning2015-04-292014-15Apr 29, 2015Detroit Red WingsTBL
36Montréal Canadiens2015-04-262014-15Apr 26, 2015Ottawa SenatorsMTL
37New York Rangers2014-05-292013-14May 29, 2014Montréal CanadiensNYR
38Boston Bruins2013-06-072012-13Jun 7, 2013Pittsburgh PenguinsBOS
39New York Rangers2013-05-132012-13May 13, 2013Washington CapitalsNYR
40Phoenix Coyotes2012-04-232011-12Apr 23, 2012Chicago BlackhawksPHX
41Boston Bruins2011-06-152010-11Jun 15, 2011Vancouver CanucksBOS
42Boston Bruins2011-05-272010-11May 27, 2011Tampa Bay LightningBOS
43Tampa Bay Lightning2011-04-272010-11Apr 27, 2011Pittsburgh PenguinsTBL
44Philadelphia Flyers2010-04-222009-10Apr 22, 2010New Jersey DevilsPHI
45Pittsburgh Penguins2008-05-182007-08May 18, 2008Philadelphia FlyersPIT
46Montréal Canadiens2008-04-212007-08Apr 21, 2008Boston BruinsMTL
47Detroit Red Wings2008-04-202007-08Apr 20, 2008Nashville PredatorsDET
48Detroit Red Wings2007-05-072006-07May 7, 2007San Jose SharksDET
49Ottawa Senators2007-04-192006-07Apr 19, 2007Pittsburgh PenguinsOTT
50Edmonton Oilers2006-05-172005-06May 17, 2006San Jose SharksEDM

Top 50 of 150 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 shutouts in a potential clinching game?

Carolina Hurricanes holds the NHL record for shutouts in a potential clinching game with 2026-06-14 (2025-26).