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NHL Record for Most Goals in a Potential Clinching Game

Montréal Canadiens holds the NHL record with 11 goals for (1943-44).

Top of the list

Most Goals in a Potential Clinching Game: the leaders
RankTeamGoals forSeasonDateOppTeam
1Montréal Canadiens111943-44Mar 30, 1944Toronto Maple LeafsMTL
2Vegas Golden Knights92022-23Jun 13, 2023Florida PanthersVGK
2Los Angeles Kings91992-93Apr 29, 1993Calgary FlamesLAK
2Hartford Whalers91985-86Apr 12, 1986Quebec NordiquesHFD
2Edmonton Oilers91982-83Apr 20, 1983Calgary FlamesEDM
2New York Rangers91982-83Apr 9, 1983Philadelphia FlyersNYR

The full top 51

Most Goals in a Potential Clinching Game: NHL playoff team records
RankTeamGoals forSeasonDateOppTeam
1Montréal Canadiens111943-44Mar 30, 1944Toronto Maple LeafsMTL
2Vegas Golden Knights92022-23Jun 13, 2023Florida PanthersVGK
2Los Angeles Kings91992-93Apr 29, 1993Calgary FlamesLAK
2Hartford Whalers91985-86Apr 12, 1986Quebec NordiquesHFD
2Edmonton Oilers91982-83Apr 20, 1983Calgary FlamesEDM
2New York Rangers91982-83Apr 9, 1983Philadelphia FlyersNYR
2Minnesota North Stars91967-68Apr 18, 1968Los Angeles KingsMNS
8Pittsburgh Penguins82017-18Apr 22, 2018Philadelphia FlyersPIT
8Detroit Red Wings82007-08May 1, 2008Colorado AvalancheDET
8Carolina Hurricanes82001-02May 13, 2002Montréal CanadiensCAR
8Buffalo Sabres82000-01Apr 21, 2001Philadelphia FlyersBUF
8New York Rangers81991-92May 1, 1992New Jersey DevilsNYR
8Pittsburgh Penguins81990-91May 25, 1991Minnesota North StarsPIT
8Edmonton Oilers81989-90May 12, 1990Chicago BlackhawksEDM
8Chicago Blackhawks81989-90Apr 30, 1990St. Louis BluesCHI
8Edmonton Oilers81987-88May 11, 1988Detroit Red WingsEDM
8Edmonton Oilers81984-85May 30, 1985Philadelphia FlyersEDM
8Edmonton Oilers81984-85May 16, 1985Chicago BlackhawksEDM
8Edmonton Oilers81984-85Apr 25, 1985Winnipeg Jets (1979)EDM
8Chicago Blackhawks81984-85Apr 13, 1985Detroit Red WingsCHI
8New York Islanders81982-83May 7, 1983Boston BruinsNYI
8St. Louis Blues81981-82Apr 11, 1982Winnipeg Jets (1979)STL
8New York Rangers81978-79Apr 24, 1979Philadelphia FlyersNYR
8Boston Bruins81957-58Apr 5, 1958New York RangersBOS
8Toronto Maple Leafs81935-36Mar 26, 1936Boston BruinsTOR
26Dallas Stars72019-20Aug 20, 2020Calgary FlamesDAL
26Colorado Avalanche72019-20Aug 19, 2020Arizona CoyotesCOL
26Columbus Blue Jackets72018-19Apr 16, 2019Tampa Bay LightningCBJ
26Boston Bruins72017-18Apr 25, 2018Toronto Maple LeafsBOS
26Calgary Flames72014-15Apr 25, 2015Vancouver CanucksCGY
26Chicago Blackhawks72008-09May 11, 2009Vancouver CanucksCHI
26Buffalo Sabres72005-06May 2, 2006Philadelphia FlyersBUF
26Detroit Red Wings72001-02May 31, 2002Colorado AvalancheDET
26Pittsburgh Penguins71995-96May 11, 1996New York RangersPIT
26Chicago Blackhawks71988-89Apr 13, 1989Detroit Red WingsCHI
26Toronto Maple Leafs71985-86Apr 12, 1986Chicago BlackhawksTOR
26Edmonton Oilers71983-84Apr 22, 1984Calgary FlamesEDM
26Los Angeles Kings71981-82Apr 13, 1982Edmonton OilersLAK
26New York Rangers71981-82Apr 11, 1982Philadelphia FlyersNYR
26New York Rangers71980-81Apr 24, 1981St. Louis BluesNYR
26Philadelphia Flyers71979-80May 8, 1980Minnesota North StarsPHI
26Philadelphia Flyers71978-79Apr 14, 1979Vancouver CanucksPHI
26Toronto Maple Leafs71978-79Apr 12, 1979Atlanta FlamesTOR
26Buffalo Sabres71976-77Apr 7, 1977Minnesota North StarsBUF
26Philadelphia Flyers71975-76Apr 25, 1976Toronto Maple LeafsPHI
26Montréal Canadiens71972-73May 8, 1973Chicago BlackhawksMTL
26Detroit Red Wings71962-63Apr 7, 1963Chicago BlackhawksDET
26Toronto Maple Leafs71961-62Apr 7, 1962New York RangersTOR
26Montréal Canadiens71955-56Mar 27, 1956New York RangersMTL
26Toronto Maple Leafs71947-48Apr 14, 1948Detroit Red WingsTOR
26Montréal Canadiens71945-46Mar 26, 1946Chicago BlackhawksMTL

Top 51 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 in a potential clinching game?

Montréal Canadiens holds the NHL record for most goals in a potential clinching game with 11 (1943-44).