Who has the longest win streak in NHL history?

The Edmonton Oilers have won 16 consecutive games and are on the verge of making NHL history. They haven’t lost a game since Dec. 19, 2023, placing them one win away from tying the NHL record for the longest winning streak.

Let’s take a look at the longest winning streaks in NHL history.

17 wins: 1992-93 Pittsburgh Penguins

The Penguins’ winning streak lasted from March 9, 1993, to April 10, 1993, but they ultimately tied the New Jersey Devils 6-6 in the final game of the regular season. Led by Mario Lemieux, the Penguins would finish with a 56-21-7 record (119 points) and win their division. In the playoffs, they advanced to the division finals, where they lost to the New York Islanders in seven games. This team featured six future Hall of Famers: Lemieux, Ron Francis, Larry Murphy, Joe Mullen, Tom Barrasso and Jaromir Jagr (who will be inducted as soon as he’s done playing).

16 wins: 2023-24 Edmonton Oilers

The Oilers’ winning streak began on Dec. 21, 2023, and now they are one win away from tying the record for the most consecutive wins in NHL history. During this streak, the Oilers have allowed two or fewer goals in 14 consecutive games (a franchise record). Over their past 27 games, the Oilers are 24-3-0. On the season, Edmonton is 29-15-1 (59 points), the third-best record in the Pacific Division. The Oilers have a chance to make history with their next game, which is against the Vegas Golden Knights.

16 wins: 2016-17 Columbus Blue Jackets

During the 2016-17 season, the Blue Jackets went undefeated from Nov. 29, 2016, through Jan. 3, 2017, including a perfect 14-0-0 record in Dec. However, the Washington Capitals ended their streak on Jan. 5, 2017, with a 5-0 win over the Blue Jackets. Columbus would finish the season 50-24-8 (108 points), which was the third-best record in the Metropolitan Division. In the playoffs, the Blue Jackets were eliminated by the Penguins in the first round (4-1).

15 wins: 1981-82 New York Islanders

The Islanders were undefeated from Jan….

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Publish date : 2024-01-30 15:13:31

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