The National Hockey League (NHL) is a renowned ice hockey league known for its intense competition and level of play. Notably, the NHL is one of the oldest professional hockey league in the world alongside the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL), the Nationalliga A.
The league's structure is divided into pre-season, regular season, and playoff series. One of the most impressive feats a team can achieve during the regular season is the lengthiest winning streak where the team consecutively defeats its opponent teams. Several teams have achieved this feat during multiple seasons, reflecting their potential in the league. In the 2023-2024 season, the Edmonton Oilers achieved the milestone of winning 16 consecutive games, becoming the longest winning streak of the season.
Teams with the Longest Win Streak in the NHL
Out of all the teams present in the NHL today, the record of the longest win streak in the NHL falls to the Pittsburgh Penguins who achieved a winning streak of 17 games in the 1992-93 season.
Their winning streak spanned from March 9, 1993, to April 10, 1993. However, their streak ended against the New Jersey Devils in a 6-6 tie in the final game of the regular season. They achieved this feat under the leadership of Mario Lemieux, finishing the season with a strong record of 56 wins, 21 losses, and 7 ties. This helped them claim the Patrick Division and the Presidents' Trophy.
The longest winning streak of 17 games is still unmatched in NHL history. Notably, in the 2016-2017 season, the Columbus Blue Jackets achieved a win streak of 16 games. They finished the season with 108 points, third in the Metropolitan Division, but were eliminated by the Penguins in the first round of the playoffs, 4-1. Moreover, during the 2023-24 season, the Edmonton Oilers also posted a win streak of 16 games too.
Below is the table of teams with the longest winning streak during different seasons:
| Rank | Team | Season | Win Streak |
| 1 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 1992-93 | 17 |
| 2 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2016-17 | 16 |
| 3 | Edmonton Oilers | 2023-24 | 16 |
| 4 | New York Islanders | 1981-82 | 15 |
| 5 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2012-13 | 15 |
| 6 | Boston Bruins | 1929-30 | 14 |
| 7 | Washington Capitals | 2009-10 | 14 |
| 8 | Boston Bruins | 1970-71 | 13 |
| 9 | Philadelphia Flyers | 1985-86 | 13 |
| 10 | New Jersey Devils | 2000-01 | 13 |
| 11 | Florida Panthers | 2021-22 | 13 |
| 12 | New Jersey Devils | 2022-23 | 13 |
| 13 | Montréal Canadiens | 1967-68 | 12 |
| 14 | Colorado Avalanche | 1998-99 | 12 |
| 15 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2010-11 | 12 |
| 16 | Boston Bruins | 2013-14 | 12 |
| 17 | Florida Panthers | 2015-16 | 12 |
| 18 | Chicago Blackhawks | 2015-16 | 12 |
| 19 | Minnesota Wild | 2016-17 | 12 |
| 20 | Montréal Canadiens | 1926-27 | 11 |
| 21 | Boston Bruins | 1929-30 | 11 |
| 22 | Montréal Canadiens | 1981-82 | 11 |
| 23 | Philadelphia Flyers | 1984-85 | 11 |
| 24 | New Jersey Devils | 2005-06 | 11 |
| 25 | San Jose Sharks | 2007-08 | 11 |
| 26 | Ottawa Senators | 2009-10 | 11 |
| 27 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2011-12 | 11 |
| 28 | Chicago Blackhawks | 2012-13 | 11 |
| 29 | Anaheim Ducks | 2015-16 | 11 |
| 30 | St. Louis Blues | 2018-19 | 11 |
| 31 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 2019-20 | 11 |
| 32 | Carolina Hurricanes | 2022-23 | 11 |
| 33 | New York Rangers | 1939-40 | 10 |
| 34 | Montréal Canadiens | 1943-44 | 10 |
| 35 | Boston Bruins | 1970-71 | 10 |
| 36 | New York Rangers | 1972-73 | 10 |
| 37 | Boston Bruins | 1972-73 | 10 |
| 38 | Atlanta Flames | 1978-79 | 10 |
| 39 | Philadelphia Flyers | 1982-83 | 10 |
| 40 | Buffalo Sabres | 1983-84 | 10 |
| 41 | Washington Capitals | 1983-84 | 10 |
| 42 | Montréal Canadiens | 1987-88 | 10 |
| 43 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 1993-94 | 10 |
| 44 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 1998-99 | 10 |
| 45 | St. Louis Blues | 2001-02 | 10 |
| 46 | Vancouver Canucks | 2002-03 | 10 |
| 47 | Buffalo Sabres | 2006-07 | 10 |
| 48 | Boston Bruins | 2008-09 | 10 |
| 49 | Boston Bruins | 2011-12 | 10 |
| 50 | Anaheim Ducks | 2013-14 | 10 |
| 51 | Philadelphia Flyers | 2016-17 | 10 |
| 52 | Calgary Flames | 2016-17 | 10 |
| 53 | Colorado Avalanche | 2017-18 | 10 |
| 54 | Nashville Predators | 2017-18 | 10 |
| 55 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2017-18 | 10 |
| 56 | Buffalo Sabres | 2018-19 | 10 |
| 57 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 2018-19 | 10 |
| 58 | New York Islanders | 2019-20 | 10 |
| 59 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 2019-20 | 10 |
| 60 | Vegas Golden Knights | 2020-21 | 10 |
| 61 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2021-22 | 10 |
| 62 | Colorado Avalanche | 2021-22 | 10 |
| 63 | Calgary Flames | 2021-22 | 10 |
| 64 | Boston Bruins | 2022-23 | 10 |
| 65 | New York Rangers | 2023-24 | 10 |
Longest playoff win streak in the NHL
The longest win streak in NHL playoffs are shared by three teams, the Chicago Blackhawks, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Montreal Canadiens. Notably, they all won 11 games on trot during the early 1990s.
The Chicago Blackhawks’ winning streak started on April 24, 1992 and ended on May 22, 1992. Later the Penguins’ winning streak started on May 9, 1992 and ended on June 1, 1992. Their streak was later matched by the Montreal Canadiens, starting April 22, 1993 and ending on May 20, 1993.
The below table looks at teams who have the longest playoff win streak in the NHL:
| Rank | Team | Win Streak | Season(s) |
| 1 | Chicago Blackhawks | 11 | 1992 |
| 2 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 11 | 1992 |
| 3 | Montréal Canadiens | 11 | 1993 |
| 4 | Boston Bruins | 10 | 1970 |
| 5 | Boston Bruins | 9 | 1972 |
| 6 | Montréal Canadiens | 9 | 1978 |
| 7 | New York Islanders | 9 | 1982 |
| 8 | Edmonton Oilers | 9 | 1985 |
| 9 | Detroit Red Wings | 9 | 2008 |
| 10 | Montréal Canadiens | 8 | 1944 |
| 11 | Detroit Red Wings | 8 | 1952 |
| 12 | Montréal Canadiens | 8 | 1960 |
| 13 | St. Louis Blues | 8 | 1969 |
| 14 | New York Islanders | 8 | 1981 |
| 15 | Edmonton Oilers | 8 | 1987 |
| 16 | Edmonton Oilers | 8 | 1988 |
| 17 | Edmonton Oilers | 8 | 1990 |
| 18 | Detroit Red Wings | 8 | 1995 |
| 19 | Buffalo Sabres | 8 | 1998 |
| 20 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 8 | 2004 |
| 21 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 8 | 2011 |
| 22 | Los Angeles Kings | 8 | 2012 |
| 23 | Boston Bruins | 8 | 2019 |
| 24 | Montréal Canadiens | 7 | 1946 |
| 25 | Montréal Canadiens | 7 | 1968 |
| 26 | Philadelphia Flyers | 7 | 1975 |
| 27 | Montréal Canadiens | 7 | 1976 |
| 28 | Montréal Canadiens | 7 | 1989 |
| 29 | New York Rangers | 7 | 1994 |
| 30 | Carolina Hurricanes | 7 | 2006 |
| 31 | Edmonton Oilers | 7 | 2006 |
| 32 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 7 | 2008 |
| 33 | Chicago Blackhawks | 7 | 2010 |
| 34 | Montréal Canadiens | 7 | 2021 |
| 35 | Colorado Avalanche | 7 | 2022 |
| 36 | Montréal Canadiens | 6 | 1924 |
| 37 | Boston Bruins | 6 | 1941 |
| 38 | Detroit Red Wings | 6 | 1942 |
| 39 | Detroit Red Wings | 6 | 1943 |
| 40 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 6 | 1949 |
| 41 | Detroit Red Wings | 6 | 1955 |
| 42 | Montréal Canadiens | 6 | 1957 |
| 43 | Montréal Canadiens | 6 | 1969 |
| 44 | Montréal Canadiens | 6 | 1969 |
| 45 | Montréal Canadiens | 6 | 1973 |
| 46 | Philadelphia Flyers | 6 | 1974 |
| 47 | New York Islanders | 6 | 1977 |
| 48 | Montréal Canadiens | 6 | 1977 |
| 49 | Boston Bruins | 6 | 1978 |
| 50 | Montréal Canadiens | 6 | 1979 |
FAQ's On Longest Win Streak in NHL
A. The Pittsburgh Penguins have the record of the longest winning streak in the NHL at 17 games during the 1992-93 season.
A. The Columbus Blue Jackets and Edmonton Oilers are the only two teams to have won 16 games in a row in 2016-17 season and 2023-24 season respectively.
A. The unfortunate record of the longest NHL losing streak falls to the Winnipeg Jets who had a longest losing streak of 30 games in the 1981-82 season.
A. There are many teams in the NHL that are yet to achieve the Stanley Cup including Vancouver Canucks, Buffalo Sabres, Florida Panthers, Ottawa Senators, San Jose Sharks, Nashville Predators, Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild, Seattle Kraken, Winnipeg Jets, and Arizona Coyotes .
