NHL Record for Most Goals When Facing Elimination, Playoff Series
Babe Dye holds the NHL record with 6 goals (1921-22).
Top of the list
| Rank | Player | Goals | Season | Opp | GP | Assists | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Babe Dye | 6 | 1921-22 | Vancouver Millionaires | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 2 |  Maurice Richard | 5 | 1944-45 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 2 |  Darryl Sittler | 5 | 1975-76 | Philadelphia Flyers | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 2 |  Gilbert Perreault | 5 | 1979-80 | New York Islanders | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 2 |  Scott Young | 5 | 1999-00 | San Jose Sharks | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| 6 |  Carl Liscombe | 4 | 1944-45 | Boston Bruins | 1 | 0 | 4 |
The full top 60
| Rank | Player | Goals | Season | Opp | GP | Assists | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babe Dye | 6 | 1921-22 | Vancouver Millionaires | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 2 | Maurice Richard | 5 | 1944-45 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 2 | Darryl Sittler | 5 | 1975-76 | Philadelphia Flyers | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 2 | Gilbert Perreault | 5 | 1979-80 | New York Islanders | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 2 | Scott Young | 5 | 1999-00 | San Jose Sharks | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| 6 | Carl Liscombe | 4 | 1944-45 | Boston Bruins | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 |  Joe Benoit | 4 | 1940-41 | Chicago Blackhawks | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 |  Wendel Clark | 4 | 1993-94 | San Jose Sharks | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 6 |  Sean Couturieractive | 4 | 2017-18 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 6 |  Ron Duguay | 4 | 1979-80 | Philadelphia Flyers | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 |  Bill Fairbairn | 4 | 1974-75 | New York Islanders | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 |  Johan Franzen | 4 | 2009-10 | San Jose Sharks | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 6 |  Wayne Gretzky | 4 | 1992-93 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 6 |  Al Iafrate | 4 | 1992-93 | New York Islanders | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 |  Luc Robitaille | 4 | 1990-91 | Edmonton Oilers | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 |  Dave Andreychuk | 4 | 1984-85 | Quebec Nordiques | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 6 |  Pavel Bure | 4 | 1991-92 | Winnipeg Jets (1979) | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| 6 |  Geoff Courtnall | 4 | 1991-92 | Winnipeg Jets (1979) | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 6 | Geoff Courtnall | 4 | 1993-94 | New York Rangers | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 6 |  Logan Coutureactive | 4 | 2018-19 | Vegas Golden Knights | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 |  Frank Foyston | 4 | 1919-20 | Ottawa Senators (1917) | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 6 |  Tomas Hertlactive | 4 | 2018-19 | Vegas Golden Knights | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 6 |  Jaromir Jagr | 4 | 1994-95 | Washington Capitals | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| 6 |  Pat LaFontaine | 4 | 1986-87 | Washington Capitals | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 6 | Pat LaFontaine | 4 | 1991-92 | Boston Bruins | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 6 |  Fernando Pisani | 4 | 2005-06 | Carolina Hurricanes | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 6 |  Rene Robert | 4 | 1972-73 | Montréal Canadiens | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| 6 |  Jordan Staalactive | 4 | 2011-12 | Philadelphia Flyers | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 6 |  Simon Gagne | 4 | 2009-10 | Boston Bruins | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 6 |  Anze Kopitar | 4 | 2013-14 | San Jose Sharks | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 6 |  Don Metz | 4 | 1941-42 | Detroit Red Wings | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 6 |  Justin Williams | 4 | 2013-14 | San Jose Sharks | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 33 |  Frank Boucher | 3 | 1931-32 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 33 |  Charlie Conacher | 3 | 1935-36 | Boston Bruins | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 33 |  Jack Darragh | 3 | 1919-20 | Seattle Metropolitans | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 33 |  Percy Galbraith | 3 | 1926-27 | Chicago Blackhawks | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 33 |  Butch Goring | 3 | 1976-77 | Atlanta Flames | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 33 |  Dirk Graham | 3 | 1991-92 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 33 |  Bobby Hull | 3 | 1962-63 | Detroit Red Wings | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 33 |  Mattias Janmarkactive | 3 | 2020-21 | Minnesota Wild | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 33 |  Joel Kivirantaactive | 3 | 2019-20 | Colorado Avalanche | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 33 |  Rick MacLeish | 3 | 1974-75 | New York Islanders | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 33 |  Lanny McDonald | 3 | 1976-77 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 33 |  Greg Paslawski | 3 | 1985-86 | Minnesota North Stars | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 33 |  Mikko Rantanenactive | 3 | 2024-25 | Colorado Avalanche | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 33 |  Esa Tikkanen | 3 | 1990-91 | Calgary Flames | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 33 |  Sid Abel | 3 | 1949-50 | New York Rangers | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 33 |  Sebastian Ahoactive | 3 | 2024-25 | Florida Panthers | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 33 |  Marty Barry | 3 | 1936-37 | New York Rangers | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 33 |  Brian Bellows | 3 | 1985-86 | St. Louis Blues | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 33 | Frank Boucher | 3 | 1927-28 | Montreal Maroons | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 33 |  Rene Bourque | 3 | 2013-14 | New York Rangers | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 33 |  Derick Brassard | 3 | 2014-15 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 33 |  Daniel Brière | 3 | 2010-11 | Buffalo Sabres | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 33 |  Michael Cammalleri | 3 | 2009-10 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 33 |  Wayne Cashman | 3 | 1978-79 | Montréal Canadiens | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 33 |  Filip Chytilactive | 3 | 2021-22 | Carolina Hurricanes | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 33 |  Dino Ciccarelli | 3 | 1992-93 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 33 | Dino Ciccarelli | 3 | 1981-82 | Chicago Blackhawks | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 33 |  Leon Draisaitlactive | 3 | 2016-17 | Anaheim Ducks | 2 | 2 | 5 |
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 161 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 goals when facing elimination, playoff series?
Babe Dye holds the NHL record for most goals when facing elimination, playoff series with 6 (1921-22).
Who is the active leader for most goals when facing elimination, playoff series?
Sean Couturier is the highest active player on the list at 4, rank 6 all time.