NHL Record for Most Goals in Potential Clinching Games, Playoff Series
Reggie Leach holds the NHL record with 5 goals (1975-76).
Top of the list
| Rank | Player | Goals | Season | Opp | GP | Assists | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Reggie Leach | 5 | 1975-76 | Boston Bruins | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 1 |  Jake Guentzelactive | 5 | 2017-18 | Philadelphia Flyers | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 1 |  Wendel Clark | 5 | 1992-93 | Los Angeles Kings | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 1 |  Rick MacLeish | 5 | 1974-75 | New York Islanders | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 5 |  Denis Gurianov | 4 | 2019-20 | Calgary Flames | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 5 |  Tim Kerr | 4 | 1984-85 | New York Rangers | 1 | 0 | 4 |
The full top 60
| Rank | Player | Goals | Season | Opp | GP | Assists | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reggie Leach | 5 | 1975-76 | Boston Bruins | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 1 | Jake Guentzelactive | 5 | 2017-18 | Philadelphia Flyers | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 1 | Wendel Clark | 5 | 1992-93 | Los Angeles Kings | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 1 | Rick MacLeish | 5 | 1974-75 | New York Islanders | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 5 | Denis Gurianov | 4 | 2019-20 | Calgary Flames | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 5 | Tim Kerr | 4 | 1984-85 | New York Rangers | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 |  Babe Dye | 4 | 1921-22 | Vancouver Millionaires | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 |  Jari Kurri | 4 | 1984-85 | Chicago Blackhawks | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 |  Sam Reinhartactive | 4 | 2024-25 | Edmonton Oilers | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 |  Mikko Rantanenactive | 4 | 2024-25 | Colorado Avalanche | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| 5 |  Peter Zezel | 4 | 1988-89 | Minnesota North Stars | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 5 |  Mike Bossy | 4 | 1982-83 | Boston Bruins | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 |  Alex Delvecchio | 4 | 1954-55 | Montréal Canadiens | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 |  Carl Liscombe | 4 | 1944-45 | Boston Bruins | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 |  Ray Ferraro | 4 | 1992-93 | Washington Capitals | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 |  Wayne Presley | 4 | 1988-89 | Detroit Red Wings | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 |  Stephane Richer | 4 | 1987-88 | Hartford Whalers | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 5 |  Rick Middleton | 4 | 1976-77 | Los Angeles Kings | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 |  Michel Goulet | 4 | 1984-85 | Buffalo Sabres | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 |  Logan Coutureactive | 4 | 2010-11 | Detroit Red Wings | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 5 |  Milan Lucic | 4 | 2009-10 | Philadelphia Flyers | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 22 |  Wayne Gretzky | 3 | 1984-85 | Winnipeg Jets (1979) | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| 22 | Wayne Gretzky | 3 | 1992-93 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 22 |  Charlie Conacher | 3 | 1935-36 | Boston Bruins | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 22 | Wayne Gretzky | 3 | 1980-81 | Montréal Canadiens | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 22 | Jari Kurri | 3 | 1984-85 | Winnipeg Jets (1979) | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 22 |  Jerry Toppazzini | 3 | 1957-58 | New York Rangers | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 22 |  Geoff Courtnall | 3 | 1991-92 | Winnipeg Jets (1979) | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 22 |  Percy Galbraith | 3 | 1926-27 | Chicago Blackhawks | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 22 |  Mario Lemieux | 3 | 1995-96 | New York Rangers | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 22 |  Paul Di Pietro | 3 | 1992-93 | Quebec Nordiques | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 22 |  James Neal | 3 | 2012-13 | Ottawa Senators | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 22 |  Brett Hull | 3 | 2001-02 | Vancouver Canucks | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 22 |  Toe Blake | 3 | 1945-46 | Chicago Blackhawks | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 22 |  Jim Lorentz | 3 | 1976-77 | Minnesota North Stars | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 22 |  Dave Keon | 3 | 1963-64 | Montréal Canadiens | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 22 |  Doug Bentley | 3 | 1943-44 | Detroit Red Wings | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 22 |  Bobby Hull | 3 | 1971-72 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 22 |  Jaromir Jagr | 3 | 1995-96 | New York Rangers | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 22 |  Jim Pappin | 3 | 1970-71 | Philadelphia Flyers | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 22 | Mike Bossy | 3 | 1982-83 | Washington Capitals | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 22 |  Mike Gartner | 3 | 1989-90 | New York Islanders | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 22 |  Maurice Richard | 3 | 1957-58 | Detroit Red Wings | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 22 |  Patrick Kaneactive | 3 | 2008-09 | Vancouver Canucks | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 22 | Patrick Kaneactive | 3 | 2012-13 | Los Angeles Kings | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 22 |  Evgeni Malkinactive | 3 | 2013-14 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 22 |  Jorgen Pettersson | 3 | 1983-84 | Detroit Red Wings | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 22 |  Jaden Schwartzactive | 3 | 2018-19 | Winnipeg Jets | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 22 |  Steve Vickers | 3 | 1972-73 | Boston Bruins | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 22 |  Colton Sissonsactive | 3 | 2016-17 | Anaheim Ducks | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 22 |  Joel Kivirantaactive | 3 | 2019-20 | Colorado Avalanche | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 22 |  Johan Franzen | 3 | 2007-08 | Colorado Avalanche | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 22 |  Jonathan Marchessaultactive | 3 | 2022-23 | Edmonton Oilers | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 22 |  Mark Stoneactive | 3 | 2022-23 | Florida Panthers | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 22 |  Lanny McDonald | 3 | 1976-77 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 22 |  Greg Paslawski | 3 | 1985-86 | Minnesota North Stars | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 22 |  Ed Sandford | 3 | 1952-53 | Detroit Red Wings | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 22 |  Gordie Drillon | 3 | 1938-39 | Detroit Red Wings | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 22 |  Sidney Crosbyactive | 3 | 2008-09 | Washington Capitals | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 22 |  Thomas Gradin | 3 | 1978-79 | Philadelphia Flyers | 2 | 1 | 4 |
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 60 of 106 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NHL record for most goals in potential clinching games, playoff series?
Reggie Leach holds the NHL record for most goals in potential clinching games, playoff series with 5 (1975-76).
Who is the active leader for most goals in potential clinching games, playoff series?
Jake Guentzel is the highest active player on the list at 5, rank 1 all time.