NHL Record for Most Points When Facing Elimination, Playoff Game
Darryl Sittler holds the NHL record with 6 points (1975-76).
Top of the list
| Rank | Player | Points | Season | Date | Opp | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Darryl SittlerTOR | 6 | 1975-76 | Apr 22, 1976 | Philadelphia Flyers | 5 | 1 |
| 1 |  Johan FranzenDET | 6 | 2009-10 | May 6, 2010 | San Jose Sharks | 4 | 2 |
| 3 |  Maurice RichardMTL | 5 | 1944-45 | Mar 29, 1945 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 4 | 1 |
| 3 |  Derick BrassardNYR | 5 | 2014-15 | May 26, 2015 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 3 | 2 |
| 3 |  Sean CouturierPHI · active | 5 | 2017-18 | Apr 22, 2018 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3 | 2 |
| 3 |  Leon DraisaitlEDM · active | 5 | 2016-17 | May 7, 2017 | Anaheim Ducks | 3 | 2 |
The full top 60
| Rank | Player | Points | Season | Date | Opp | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darryl SittlerTOR | 6 | 1975-76 | Apr 22, 1976 | Philadelphia Flyers | 5 | 1 |
| 1 | Johan FranzenDET | 6 | 2009-10 | May 6, 2010 | San Jose Sharks | 4 | 2 |
| 3 | Maurice RichardMTL | 5 | 1944-45 | Mar 29, 1945 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 4 | 1 |
| 3 | Derick BrassardNYR | 5 | 2014-15 | May 26, 2015 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 3 | 2 |
| 3 | Sean CouturierPHI · active | 5 | 2017-18 | Apr 22, 2018 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3 | 2 |
| 3 | Leon DraisaitlEDM · active | 5 | 2016-17 | May 7, 2017 | Anaheim Ducks | 3 | 2 |
| 3 |  Ken LinsemanBOS | 5 | 1984-85 | Apr 14, 1985 | Montréal Canadiens | 3 | 2 |
| 3 |  Lanny McDonaldTOR | 5 | 1976-77 | Apr 9, 1977 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3 | 2 |
| 3 |  Don MetzTOR | 5 | 1941-42 | Apr 14, 1942 | Detroit Red Wings | 3 | 2 |
| 3 |  Greg PaslawskiSTL | 5 | 1985-86 | Apr 15, 1986 | Minnesota North Stars | 3 | 2 |
| 3 |  Norm UllmanDET | 5 | 1963-64 | Apr 7, 1964 | Chicago Blackhawks | 3 | 2 |
| 3 |  Syl AppsTOR | 5 | 1941-42 | Apr 14, 1942 | Detroit Red Wings | 2 | 3 |
| 3 |  Mario LemieuxPIT | 5 | 1991-92 | Apr 29, 1992 | Washington Capitals | 2 | 3 |
| 3 |  Mush MarchCHI | 5 | 1935-36 | Mar 26, 1936 | New York Americans | 2 | 3 |
| 3 |  Todd BertuzziDET | 5 | 2009-10 | May 6, 2010 | San Jose Sharks | 1 | 4 |
| 3 |  Rasmus DahlinBUF · active | 5 | 2025-26 | May 16, 2026 | Montréal Canadiens | 1 | 4 |
| 3 |  Ron FrancisPIT | 5 | 1994-95 | May 14, 1995 | Washington Capitals | 1 | 4 |
| 3 |  Steve LarmerCHI | 5 | 1989-90 | Apr 30, 1990 | St. Louis Blues | 1 | 4 |
| 3 |  Bobby SmithMNS | 5 | 1981-82 | Apr 10, 1982 | Chicago Blackhawks | 1 | 4 |
| 3 |  Doug GilmourSTL | 5 | 1985-86 | Apr 15, 1986 | Minnesota North Stars | 0 | 5 |
| 21 |  Babe DyeTSP | 4 | 1921-22 | Mar 28, 1922 | Vancouver Millionaires | 4 | 0 |
| 21 |  Carl LiscombeDET | 4 | 1944-45 | Apr 3, 1945 | Boston Bruins | 4 | 0 |
| 21 |  Frank BoucherNYR | 4 | 1931-32 | Apr 9, 1932 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 3 | 1 |
| 21 |  Dino CiccarelliMNS | 4 | 1981-82 | Apr 10, 1982 | Chicago Blackhawks | 3 | 1 |
| 21 |  Charlie ConacherTOR | 4 | 1935-36 | Mar 26, 1936 | Boston Bruins | 3 | 1 |
| 21 |  Geoff CourtnallVAN | 4 | 1991-92 | Apr 30, 1992 | Winnipeg Jets (1979) | 3 | 1 |
| 21 |  Percy GalbraithBOS | 4 | 1926-27 | Mar 31, 1927 | Chicago Blackhawks | 3 | 1 |
| 21 |  Wayne GretzkyLAK | 4 | 1992-93 | May 29, 1993 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 3 | 1 |
| 21 |  Bobby HullCHI | 4 | 1962-63 | Apr 7, 1963 | Detroit Red Wings | 3 | 1 |
| 21 |  Mark MessierNYR | 4 | 1993-94 | May 25, 1994 | New Jersey Devils | 3 | 1 |
| 21 |  Adam OatesSTL | 4 | 1990-91 | Apr 12, 1991 | Detroit Red Wings | 3 | 1 |
| 21 |  Gilbert PerreaultBUF | 4 | 1979-80 | May 6, 1980 | New York Islanders | 3 | 1 |
| 21 |  Mikko RantanenDAL · active | 4 | 2024-25 | May 3, 2025 | Colorado Avalanche | 3 | 1 |
| 21 |  Esa TikkanenEDM | 4 | 1990-91 | Apr 16, 1991 | Calgary Flames | 3 | 1 |
| 21 |  Peter ZezelPHI | 4 | 1985-86 | Apr 13, 1986 | New York Rangers | 3 | 1 |
| 21 |  Bobby ClarkePHI | 4 | 1981-82 | Apr 11, 1982 | New York Rangers | 2 | 2 |
| 21 |  Gordie DrillonTOR | 4 | 1938-39 | Apr 1, 1939 | Detroit Red Wings | 2 | 2 |
| 21 |  Adam GravesNYR | 4 | 1991-92 | May 1, 1992 | New Jersey Devils | 2 | 2 |
| 21 |  Brett HullSTL | 4 | 1990-91 | Apr 12, 1991 | Detroit Red Wings | 2 | 2 |
| 21 |  Duncan KeithCHI | 4 | 2010-11 | Apr 21, 2011 | Vancouver Canucks | 2 | 2 |
| 21 |  Pat LaFontaineBUF | 4 | 1991-92 | Apr 29, 1992 | Boston Bruins | 2 | 2 |
| 21 |  Mark LetestuEDM | 4 | 2016-17 | May 7, 2017 | Anaheim Ducks | 2 | 2 |
| 21 | Carl LiscombeDET | 4 | 1941-42 | Mar 26, 1942 | Montréal Canadiens | 2 | 2 |
| 21 |  Milan MarcettaMNS | 4 | 1967-68 | Apr 18, 1968 | Los Angeles Kings | 2 | 2 |
| 21 |  Connor McDavidEDM · active | 4 | 2023-24 | Jun 18, 2024 | Florida Panthers | 2 | 2 |
| 21 |  Rick MiddletonBOS | 4 | 1978-79 | May 10, 1979 | Montréal Canadiens | 2 | 2 |
| 21 |  Stan MikitaCHI | 4 | 1972-73 | May 8, 1973 | Montréal Canadiens | 2 | 2 |
| 21 |  Bernie NichollsLAK | 4 | 1988-89 | Apr 15, 1989 | Edmonton Oilers | 2 | 2 |
| 21 | Adam OatesBOS | 4 | 1995-96 | Apr 25, 1996 | Florida Panthers | 2 | 2 |
| 21 |  Zach PariseMIN | 4 | 2013-14 | Apr 28, 2014 | Colorado Avalanche | 2 | 2 |
| 21 |  Keith PrimeauPHI | 4 | 2003-04 | May 20, 2004 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 2 | 2 |
| 21 |  Luc RobitaillePIT | 4 | 1994-95 | May 16, 1995 | Washington Capitals | 2 | 2 |
| 21 |  Jeremy RoenickSJS | 4 | 2007-08 | Apr 22, 2008 | Calgary Flames | 2 | 2 |
| 21 |  Tomas SandstromPIT | 4 | 1994-95 | May 16, 1995 | Washington Capitals | 2 | 2 |
| 21 |  Derek SmithBUF | 4 | 1979-80 | May 6, 1980 | New York Islanders | 2 | 2 |
| 21 |  Kevin StevensPIT | 4 | 1991-92 | Apr 29, 1992 | Washington Capitals | 2 | 2 |
| 21 |  Steve ThomasNYI | 4 | 1992-93 | May 12, 1993 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2 | 2 |
| 21 | Esa TikkanenSTL | 4 | 1994-95 | May 17, 1995 | Vancouver Canucks | 2 | 2 |
| 21 |  Rick VaiveTOR | 4 | 1982-83 | Apr 10, 1983 | Minnesota North Stars | 2 | 2 |
| 21 |  Mika ZibanejadNYR · active | 4 | 2021-22 | May 13, 2022 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2 | 2 |
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 481 lines on the NHL's list, ties kept. Source: NHL Records.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NHL record for most points when facing elimination, playoff game?
Darryl Sittler holds the NHL record for most points when facing elimination, playoff game with 6 (1975-76).
Who is the active leader for most points when facing elimination, playoff game?
Sean Couturier is the highest active player on the list at 5, rank 3 all time.