NHL Record for Most Points in Potential Clinching Games, Playoff Series
Mikko Rantanen holds the NHL record with 8 points (2024-25).
Top of the list
| Rank | Player | Points | Season | Opp | GP | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mikko Rantanenactive | 8 | 2024-25 | Colorado Avalanche | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| 1 |  Peter Stastny | 8 | 1984-85 | Buffalo Sabres | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| 3 |  Wayne Gretzky | 7 | 1984-85 | Winnipeg Jets (1979) | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 4 |  John Anderson | 6 | 1985-86 | Quebec Nordiques | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 4 |  Jake Guentzelactive | 6 | 2017-18 | Philadelphia Flyers | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 4 |  Peter Zezel | 6 | 1988-89 | Minnesota North Stars | 2 | 4 | 2 |
The full top 60
| Rank | Player | Points | Season | Opp | GP | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mikko Rantanenactive | 8 | 2024-25 | Colorado Avalanche | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| 1 | Peter Stastny | 8 | 1984-85 | Buffalo Sabres | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| 3 | Wayne Gretzky | 7 | 1984-85 | Winnipeg Jets (1979) | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 4 | John Anderson | 6 | 1985-86 | Quebec Nordiques | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Jake Guentzelactive | 6 | 2017-18 | Philadelphia Flyers | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 4 | Peter Zezel | 6 | 1988-89 | Minnesota North Stars | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 4 |  Lanny McDonald | 6 | 1976-77 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 4 |  Peter McNab | 6 | 1981-82 | Buffalo Sabres | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 4 |  Darryl Sittler | 6 | 1976-77 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 4 |  Denis Savard | 6 | 1988-89 | Detroit Red Wings | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 4 |  Doug Gilmour | 6 | 1985-86 | Minnesota North Stars | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 4 |  Stephane Richer | 6 | 1987-88 | Hartford Whalers | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 4 |  Mark Messier | 6 | 1983-84 | Calgary Flames | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| 4 |  Doug Weight | 6 | 2002-03 | Vancouver Canucks | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| 4 |  Claude Girouxactive | 6 | 2011-12 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| 4 |  Brad Marchandactive | 6 | 2022-23 | Florida Panthers | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 17 |  Reggie Leach | 5 | 1975-76 | Boston Bruins | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 17 |  Denis Gurianov | 5 | 2019-20 | Calgary Flames | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 17 |  Norm Ullman | 5 | 1962-63 | Chicago Blackhawks | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 17 |  Maurice Richard | 5 | 1943-44 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 17 |  Rob McClanahan | 5 | 1982-83 | Philadelphia Flyers | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 17 |  Kevin Dineen | 5 | 1985-86 | Quebec Nordiques | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 17 |  Mush March | 5 | 1935-36 | New York Americans | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 17 |  Ray Getliffe | 5 | 1943-44 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 17 |  Joe Mullen | 5 | 1981-82 | Winnipeg Jets (1979) | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 17 | Peter McNab | 5 | 1977-78 | Philadelphia Flyers | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 17 |  Toe Blake | 5 | 1943-44 | Chicago Blackhawks | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 17 | Wayne Gretzky | 5 | 1987-88 | Winnipeg Jets (1979) | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 17 |  Bernie Federko | 5 | 1981-82 | Winnipeg Jets (1979) | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 17 |  Cale Makaractive | 5 | 2021-22 | Edmonton Oilers | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 17 |  Glenn Anderson | 5 | 1986-87 | Detroit Red Wings | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 17 |  Don McKenney | 5 | 1957-58 | New York Rangers | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 17 | Maurice Richard | 5 | 1955-56 | New York Rangers | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 17 |  Wendel Clark | 5 | 1992-93 | Los Angeles Kings | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 17 |  Greg Paslawski | 5 | 1985-86 | Minnesota North Stars | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 17 |  Ed Sandford | 5 | 1952-53 | Detroit Red Wings | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 17 |  Gordie Drillon | 5 | 1938-39 | Detroit Red Wings | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 17 |  Sidney Crosbyactive | 5 | 2008-09 | Washington Capitals | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 17 |  Ulf Nilsson | 5 | 1980-81 | St. Louis Blues | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 17 |  Frank Mahovlich | 5 | 1972-73 | Chicago Blackhawks | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 17 |  Brian Leetch | 5 | 1991-92 | New Jersey Devils | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 17 | Wayne Gretzky | 5 | 1982-83 | Calgary Flames | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 17 |  Jason Spezza | 5 | 2015-16 | Minnesota Wild | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 17 | Denis Savard | 5 | 1994-95 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 17 |  Steve Larmer | 5 | 1989-90 | St. Louis Blues | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 17 | Brian Leetch | 5 | 1993-94 | Washington Capitals | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 17 |  Tyler Myersactive | 5 | 2010-11 | Philadelphia Flyers | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 17 |  Steve Yzerman | 5 | 1997-98 | St. Louis Blues | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 17 |  Phil Kessel | 5 | 2016-17 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 17 | Doug Gilmour | 5 | 1992-93 | Los Angeles Kings | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 17 |  Craig Hartsburg | 5 | 1982-83 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 17 |  Evgeni Malkinactive | 5 | 2008-09 | Washington Capitals | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 17 | Evgeni Malkinactive | 5 | 2016-17 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 17 |  Jack Darragh | 5 | 1919-20 | Seattle Metropolitans | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 17 |  Bob Bourne | 5 | 1979-80 | Buffalo Sabres | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 17 | Glenn Anderson | 5 | 1983-84 | Calgary Flames | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 17 |  Jean-Francois Sauve | 5 | 1984-85 | Buffalo Sabres | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 17 |  Miro Heiskanenactive | 5 | 2019-20 | Colorado Avalanche | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 17 |  Brock Nelsonactive | 5 | 2019-20 | Philadelphia Flyers | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 17 |  William Nylanderactive | 5 | 2024-25 | Ottawa Senators | 3 | 2 | 3 |
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 251 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 most points in potential clinching games, playoff series?
Mikko Rantanen holds the NHL record for most points in potential clinching games, playoff series with 8 (2024-25).