NHL Record for Most Points in Potential Clinching Games, Playoff Year
Wayne Gretzky holds the NHL record with 17 points (1984-85).
Top of the list
| Rank | Player | Points | Season | GP | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Wayne Gretzky | 17 | 1984-85 | 4 | 4 | 13 |
| 2 |  Jari Kurri | 12 | 1984-85 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| 2 | Wayne Gretzky | 12 | 1987-88 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 2 |  Denis Gurianov | 12 | 2019-20 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| 2 |  Doug Gilmour | 12 | 1992-93 | 6 | 2 | 10 |
| 2 |  Henrik Zetterberg | 12 | 2007-08 | 7 | 5 | 7 |
The full top 60
| Rank | Player | Points | Season | GP | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayne Gretzky | 17 | 1984-85 | 4 | 4 | 13 |
| 2 | Jari Kurri | 12 | 1984-85 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| 2 | Wayne Gretzky | 12 | 1987-88 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 2 | Denis Gurianov | 12 | 2019-20 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| 2 | Doug Gilmour | 12 | 1992-93 | 6 | 2 | 10 |
| 2 | Henrik Zetterberg | 12 | 2007-08 | 7 | 5 | 7 |
| 7 |  Cale Makaractive | 11 | 2021-22 | 6 | 3 | 8 |
| 7 |  Mike Bossy | 11 | 1979-80 | 7 | 4 | 7 |
| 9 | Wayne Gretzky | 10 | 1992-93 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| 9 |  Glenn Anderson | 10 | 1989-90 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| 9 |  Mark Messier | 10 | 1987-88 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| 9 |  Logan Coutureactive | 10 | 2015-16 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 9 |  Patrick Kaneactive | 10 | 2014-15 | 5 | 3 | 7 |
| 9 | Jari Kurri | 10 | 1983-84 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| 9 | Mike Bossy | 10 | 1980-81 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| 9 | Glenn Anderson | 10 | 1986-87 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| 17 | Mark Messier | 9 | 1984-85 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| 17 |  Mario Lemieux | 9 | 1990-91 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
| 17 | Jari Kurri | 9 | 1987-88 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
| 17 | Wayne Gretzky | 9 | 1982-83 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
| 17 |  Taylor Hallactive | 9 | 2025-26 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
| 17 |  Ron Francis | 9 | 1991-92 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| 17 | Mike Bossy | 9 | 1982-83 | 5 | 8 | 1 |
| 17 |  Sam Reinhartactive | 9 | 2024-25 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| 17 |  Miro Heiskanenactive | 9 | 2019-20 | 5 | 3 | 6 |
| 17 |  Peter Stastny | 9 | 1984-85 | 5 | 1 | 8 |
| 17 |  Wendel Clark | 9 | 1992-93 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
| 17 |  Nathan MacKinnonactive | 9 | 2021-22 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| 17 |  Sidney Crosbyactive | 9 | 2008-09 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| 17 |  Frank Mahovlich | 9 | 1972-73 | 6 | 4 | 5 |
| 17 | Wayne Gretzky | 9 | 1983-84 | 6 | 3 | 6 |
| 17 |  Steve Yzerman | 9 | 1997-98 | 6 | 2 | 7 |
| 17 |  Kent Nilsson | 9 | 1986-87 | 6 | 2 | 7 |
| 17 | Mark Messier | 9 | 1993-94 | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| 17 |  Brock Nelsonactive | 9 | 2019-20 | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| 17 |  Brian Leetch | 9 | 1993-94 | 7 | 3 | 6 |
| 17 |  Josh Bailey | 9 | 2019-20 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 17 |  Bryan Trottier | 9 | 1979-80 | 8 | 1 | 8 |
| 39 |  Toe Blake | 8 | 1943-44 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 39 |  Reggie Leach | 8 | 1975-76 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| 39 |  Esa Tikkanen | 8 | 1987-88 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 39 | Mario Lemieux | 8 | 1995-96 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 39 |  Guy Lafleur | 8 | 1975-76 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 39 |  Mikko Rantanenactive | 8 | 2024-25 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 39 |  Steve Larmer | 8 | 1989-90 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 39 |  Phil Esposito | 8 | 1971-72 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 39 |  Paul Di Pietro | 8 | 1992-93 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| 39 |  Joe Sakic | 8 | 1995-96 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| 39 |  Steve Payne | 8 | 1980-81 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| 39 |  Rod Brind'Amour | 8 | 1996-97 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| 39 |  Eric Lindros | 8 | 1996-97 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| 39 |  Vincent Damphousse | 8 | 1992-93 | 5 | 2 | 6 |
| 39 | Bryan Trottier | 8 | 1982-83 | 5 | 2 | 6 |
| 39 | Doug Gilmour | 8 | 1985-86 | 5 | 2 | 6 |
| 39 |  Brayden Pointactive | 8 | 2019-20 | 5 | 2 | 6 |
| 39 |  Bobby Hull | 8 | 1970-71 | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| 39 |  Jonathan Marchessaultactive | 8 | 2022-23 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| 39 | Mark Messier | 8 | 1986-87 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| 39 | Mark Messier | 8 | 1983-84 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| 39 |  Reilly Smith | 8 | 2022-23 | 6 | 2 | 6 |
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 410 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.
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 points in potential clinching games, playoff year?
Wayne Gretzky holds the NHL record for most points in potential clinching games, playoff year with 17 (1984-85).
Who is the active leader for most points in potential clinching games, playoff year?
Cale Makar is the highest active player on the list at 11, rank 7 all time.