NHL Record for Wins After Trailing by 4+ Goals in 3rd Period, All Time
Calgary Flames holds the NHL record with 5 trailed by p3 (1986-87).
Top of the list
| Rank | Team | Trailed by p3 | Season | Date | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calgary Flames | 5 | 1986-87 | Jan 26, 1987 | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| 1 | St. Louis Blues | 5 | 2000-01 | Nov 29, 2000 | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| 3 | Buffalo Sabres | 4 | 1975-76 | Mar 10, 1976 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 3 | Chicago Blackhawks | 4 | 1951-52 | Mar 23, 1952 | New York Rangers |
| 3 | Colorado Avalanche | 4 | 1998-99 | Mar 3, 1999 | Florida Panthers |
| 3 | Dallas Stars | 4 | 1993-94 | Oct 21, 1993 | Ottawa Senators |
The full top 21
| Rank | Team | Trailed by p3 | Season | Date | Opp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calgary Flames | 5 | 1986-87 | Jan 26, 1987 | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| 1 | St. Louis Blues | 5 | 2000-01 | Nov 29, 2000 | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| 3 | Buffalo Sabres | 4 | 1975-76 | Mar 10, 1976 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 3 | Chicago Blackhawks | 4 | 1951-52 | Mar 23, 1952 | New York Rangers |
| 3 | Colorado Avalanche | 4 | 1998-99 | Mar 3, 1999 | Florida Panthers |
| 3 | Dallas Stars | 4 | 1993-94 | Oct 21, 1993 | Ottawa Senators |
| 3 | Detroit Red Wings | 4 | 1984-85 | Dec 4, 1984 | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| 3 | Edmonton Oilers | 4 | 1984-85 | Jan 21, 1985 | Los Angeles Kings |
| 3 | Florida Panthers | 4 | 2021-22 | Apr 2, 2022 | New Jersey Devils |
| 3 | Florida Panthers | 4 | 2019-20 | Nov 12, 2019 | Boston Bruins |
| 3 | Los Angeles Kings | 4 | 2007-08 | Nov 10, 2007 | Dallas Stars |
| 3 | Minnesota North Stars | 4 | 1983-84 | Mar 12, 1984 | Montréal Canadiens |
| 3 | Minnesota Wild | 4 | 2009-10 | Jan 9, 2010 | Chicago Blackhawks |
| 3 | New Jersey Devils | 4 | 1985-86 | Nov 2, 1985 | New York Rangers |
| 3 | New York Islanders | 4 | 1986-87 | Mar 14, 1987 | New Jersey Devils |
| 3 | Philadelphia Flyers | 4 | 2008-09 | Dec 11, 2008 | Carolina Hurricanes |
| 3 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4 | 1991-92 | Oct 15, 1991 | New York Islanders |
| 3 | San Jose Sharks | 4 | 2025-26 | Dec 13, 2025 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| 3 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 4 | 1989-90 | Dec 30, 1989 | Boston Bruins |
| 3 | Washington Capitals | 4 | 1979-80 | Dec 15, 1979 | New York Rangers |
| 3 | Washington Capitals | 4 | 1985-86 | Feb 2, 1986 | Hartford Whalers |
Top 21 of 21 lines on the NHL's list, ties kept. Source: NHL Records.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NHL record for wins after trailing by 4+ goals in 3rd period, all time?
Calgary Flames holds the NHL record for wins after trailing by 4+ goals in 3rd period, all time with 5 (1986-87).