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NHL Record for Most Goals Against When Facing Elimination, Playoff Game

Toronto Maple Leafs holds the NHL record with 11 goals against (1943-44).

Top of the list

Most Goals Against When Facing Elimination, Playoff Game: the leaders
RankTeamGoals againstSeasonDateOppTeam
1Toronto Maple Leafs111943-44Mar 30, 1944Montréal CanadiensTOR
2Florida Panthers92022-23Jun 13, 2023Vegas Golden KnightsFLA
2Calgary Flames91992-93Apr 29, 1993Los Angeles KingsCGY
2Quebec Nordiques91985-86Apr 12, 1986Hartford WhalersQUE
2Calgary Flames91982-83Apr 20, 1983Edmonton OilersCGY
2Philadelphia Flyers91982-83Apr 9, 1983New York RangersPHI

The full top 51

Most Goals Against When Facing Elimination, Playoff Game: NHL playoff team records
RankTeamGoals againstSeasonDateOppTeam
1Toronto Maple Leafs111943-44Mar 30, 1944Montréal CanadiensTOR
2Florida Panthers92022-23Jun 13, 2023Vegas Golden KnightsFLA
2Calgary Flames91992-93Apr 29, 1993Los Angeles KingsCGY
2Quebec Nordiques91985-86Apr 12, 1986Hartford WhalersQUE
2Calgary Flames91982-83Apr 20, 1983Edmonton OilersCGY
2Philadelphia Flyers91982-83Apr 9, 1983New York RangersPHI
2Los Angeles Kings91967-68Apr 18, 1968Minnesota North StarsLAK
8Philadelphia Flyers82017-18Apr 22, 2018Pittsburgh PenguinsPHI
8Colorado Avalanche82007-08May 1, 2008Detroit Red WingsCOL
8Montréal Canadiens82001-02May 13, 2002Carolina HurricanesMTL
8Philadelphia Flyers82000-01Apr 21, 2001Buffalo SabresPHI
8New Jersey Devils81991-92May 1, 1992New York RangersNJD
8Minnesota North Stars81990-91May 25, 1991Pittsburgh PenguinsMNS
8Chicago Blackhawks81989-90May 12, 1990Edmonton OilersCHI
8St. Louis Blues81989-90Apr 30, 1990Chicago BlackhawksSTL
8Detroit Red Wings81987-88May 11, 1988Edmonton OilersDET
8Philadelphia Flyers81984-85May 30, 1985Edmonton OilersPHI
8Chicago Blackhawks81984-85May 16, 1985Edmonton OilersCHI
8Winnipeg Jets (1979)81984-85Apr 25, 1985Edmonton OilersWIN
8Detroit Red Wings81984-85Apr 13, 1985Chicago BlackhawksDET
8Boston Bruins81982-83May 7, 1983New York IslandersBOS
8Winnipeg Jets (1979)81981-82Apr 11, 1982St. Louis BluesWIN
8Philadelphia Flyers81978-79Apr 24, 1979New York RangersPHI
8New York Rangers81957-58Apr 5, 1958Boston BruinsNYR
8Boston Bruins81935-36Mar 26, 1936Toronto Maple LeafsBOS
26Calgary Flames72019-20Aug 20, 2020Dallas StarsCGY
26Arizona Coyotes72019-20Aug 19, 2020Colorado AvalancheARI
26Tampa Bay Lightning72018-19Apr 16, 2019Columbus Blue JacketsTBL
26Toronto Maple Leafs72017-18Apr 25, 2018Boston BruinsTOR
26Vancouver Canucks72014-15Apr 25, 2015Calgary FlamesVAN
26Vancouver Canucks72008-09May 11, 2009Chicago BlackhawksVAN
26Philadelphia Flyers72005-06May 2, 2006Buffalo SabresPHI
26Colorado Avalanche72001-02May 31, 2002Detroit Red WingsCOL
26New York Rangers71995-96May 11, 1996Pittsburgh PenguinsNYR
26Detroit Red Wings71988-89Apr 13, 1989Chicago BlackhawksDET
26Chicago Blackhawks71985-86Apr 12, 1986Toronto Maple LeafsCHI
26Calgary Flames71983-84Apr 22, 1984Edmonton OilersCGY
26Edmonton Oilers71981-82Apr 13, 1982Los Angeles KingsEDM
26Philadelphia Flyers71981-82Apr 11, 1982New York RangersPHI
26St. Louis Blues71980-81Apr 24, 1981New York RangersSTL
26Minnesota North Stars71979-80May 8, 1980Philadelphia FlyersMNS
26Vancouver Canucks71978-79Apr 14, 1979Philadelphia FlyersVAN
26Atlanta Flames71978-79Apr 12, 1979Toronto Maple LeafsAFM
26Minnesota North Stars71976-77Apr 7, 1977Buffalo SabresMNS
26Toronto Maple Leafs71975-76Apr 25, 1976Philadelphia FlyersTOR
26Chicago Blackhawks71972-73May 8, 1973Montréal CanadiensCHI
26Chicago Blackhawks71962-63Apr 7, 1963Detroit Red WingsCHI
26New York Rangers71961-62Apr 7, 1962Toronto Maple LeafsNYR
26New York Rangers71955-56Mar 27, 1956Montréal CanadiensNYR
26Detroit Red Wings71947-48Apr 14, 1948Toronto Maple LeafsDET
26Chicago Blackhawks71945-46Mar 26, 1946Montréal CanadiensCHI

Top 51 of 1,783 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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What is the NHL record for most goals against when facing elimination, playoff game?

Toronto Maple Leafs holds the NHL record for most goals against when facing elimination, playoff game with 11 (1943-44).