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NHL Record for Most Goals When Facing Elimination, Playoff Game

Pittsburgh Penguins holds the NHL record with 10 goals for (2011-12).

Top of the list

Most Goals When Facing Elimination, Playoff Game: the leaders
RankTeamGoals forSeasonDateOppTeam
1Pittsburgh Penguins102011-12Apr 18, 2012Philadelphia FlyersPIT
1Montréal Canadiens101944-45Mar 29, 1945Toronto Maple LeafsMTL
3Buffalo Sabres91991-92Apr 29, 1992Boston BruinsBUF
3Philadelphia Flyers91980-81Apr 22, 1981Calgary FlamesPHI
3Minnesota North Stars91967-68Apr 18, 1968Los Angeles KingsMNS
3Toronto Maple Leafs91941-42Apr 14, 1942Detroit Red WingsTOR

The full top 52

Most Goals When Facing Elimination, Playoff Game: NHL playoff team records
RankTeamGoals forSeasonDateOppTeam
1Pittsburgh Penguins102011-12Apr 18, 2012Philadelphia FlyersPIT
1Montréal Canadiens101944-45Mar 29, 1945Toronto Maple LeafsMTL
3Buffalo Sabres91991-92Apr 29, 1992Boston BruinsBUF
3Philadelphia Flyers91980-81Apr 22, 1981Calgary FlamesPHI
3Minnesota North Stars91967-68Apr 18, 1968Los Angeles KingsMNS
3Toronto Maple Leafs91941-42Apr 14, 1942Detroit Red WingsTOR
7Buffalo Sabres82025-26May 16, 2026Montréal CanadiensBUF
7Edmonton Oilers82023-24Jun 15, 2024Florida PanthersEDM
7Tampa Bay Lightning82010-11Apr 23, 2011Pittsburgh PenguinsTBL
7St. Louis Blues81994-95May 17, 1995Vancouver CanucksSTL
7New York Rangers81991-92May 1, 1992New Jersey DevilsNYR
7Vancouver Canucks81991-92Apr 28, 1992Winnipeg Jets (1979)VAN
7Vancouver Canucks81991-92Apr 26, 1992Winnipeg Jets (1979)VAN
7Chicago Blackhawks81989-90Apr 30, 1990St. Louis BluesCHI
7Boston Bruins81979-80Apr 13, 1980Pittsburgh PenguinsBOS
7Toronto Maple Leafs81975-76Apr 22, 1976Philadelphia FlyersTOR
7New York Rangers81974-75Apr 10, 1975New York IslandersNYR
7Chicago Blackhawks81972-73May 8, 1973Montréal CanadiensCHI
7Montréal Canadiens81970-71Apr 15, 1971Boston BruinsMTL
7Toronto Maple Leafs81935-36Mar 26, 1936Boston BruinsTOR
7Vancouver Millionaires81917-18Mar 28, 1918Toronto ArenasVMI
22Colorado Avalanche72024-25May 1, 2025Dallas StarsCOL
22Florida Panthers72022-23Apr 28, 2023Boston BruinsFLA
22Boston Bruins72017-18Apr 25, 2018Toronto Maple LeafsBOS
22Edmonton Oilers72016-17May 7, 2017Anaheim DucksEDM
22New York Rangers72014-15May 26, 2015Tampa Bay LightningNYR
22Montréal Canadiens72013-14May 27, 2014New York RangersMTL
22Chicago Blackhawks72010-11Apr 19, 2011Vancouver CanucksCHI
22Detroit Red Wings72009-10May 6, 2010San Jose SharksDET
22Minnesota Wild72002-03May 5, 2003Vancouver CanucksMIN
22Detroit Red Wings72001-02May 31, 2002Colorado AvalancheDET
22Pittsburgh Penguins71994-95May 16, 1995Washington CapitalsPIT
22Detroit Red Wings71993-94Apr 28, 1994San Jose SharksDET
22New York Islanders71992-93May 12, 1993Pittsburgh PenguinsNYI
22Detroit Red Wings71992-93Apr 29, 1993Toronto Maple LeafsDET
22Washington Capitals71987-88Apr 28, 1988New Jersey DevilsWSH
22Washington Capitals71987-88Apr 14, 1988Philadelphia FlyersWSH
22Hartford Whalers71987-88Apr 10, 1988Montréal CanadiensHFD
22Minnesota North Stars71985-86Apr 13, 1986St. Louis BluesMNS
22Philadelphia Flyers71985-86Apr 13, 1986New York RangersPHI
22Boston Bruins71984-85Apr 14, 1985Montréal CanadiensBOS
22Buffalo Sabres71984-85Apr 14, 1985Quebec NordiquesBUF
22Edmonton Oilers71983-84Apr 22, 1984Calgary FlamesEDM
22Vancouver Canucks71983-84Apr 7, 1984Calgary FlamesVAN
22Los Angeles Kings71981-82Apr 13, 1982Edmonton OilersLAK
22Minnesota North Stars71981-82Apr 10, 1982Chicago BlackhawksMNS
22Buffalo Sabres71979-80May 6, 1980New York IslandersBUF
22Philadelphia Flyers71978-79Apr 14, 1979Vancouver CanucksPHI
22Los Angeles Kings71976-77Apr 17, 1977Boston BruinsLAK
22Philadelphia Flyers71975-76Apr 25, 1976Toronto Maple LeafsPHI
22Detroit Red Wings71963-64Apr 7, 1964Chicago BlackhawksDET
22Detroit Red Wings71938-39Mar 23, 1939Montréal CanadiensDET

Top 52 of 1,783 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 goals when facing elimination, playoff game?

Pittsburgh Penguins holds the NHL record for most goals when facing elimination, playoff game with 10 (2011-12).