The Colorado Rockies had the longest losing streak within the 1978-79 regular season at 10 straight games. During this streak they lost to their opponents by an average of 3.7 goals. The streak started on Feb 3, 1979 and ended on Feb 25, 1979.
| Team | Losing Streak | Start | End | Avg Margin of Defeat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado Rockies | 10 | Feb 3 | Feb 25 | 3.7 goals |
| 2 | Minnesota North Stars | 8 | Nov 11 | Nov 29 | 3.6 goals |
| 3 | Chicago Black Hawks | 7 | Mar 10 | Mar 21 | 2.9 goals |
| Vancouver Canucks | 7 | Mar 2 | Mar 15 | 3.9 goals | |
| Vancouver Canucks | 7 | Dec 9 | Dec 20 | 3.0 goals | |
| 6 | St. Louis Blues | 6 | Mar 25 | Apr 3 | 3.0 goals |
| 7 | Atlanta Flames | 5 | Nov 26 | Dec 5 | 2.0 goals |
| Colorado Rockies | 5 | Feb 28 | Mar 7 | 3.6 goals | |
| Colorado Rockies | 5 | Jan 10 | Jan 17 | 2.6 goals | |
| Colorado Rockies | 5 | Mar 16 | Mar 25 | 2.2 goals | |
| Colorado Rockies | 5 | Dec 2 | Dec 9 | 2.2 goals | |
| Detroit Red Wings | 5 | Dec 27 | Jan 7 | 2.0 goals | |
| Minnesota North Stars | 5 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 | 2.8 goals | |
| St. Louis Blues | 5 | Dec 6 | Dec 13 | 4.0 goals | |
| St. Louis Blues | 5 | Feb 17 | Feb 24 | 3.4 goals | |
| St. Louis Blues | 5 | Nov 14 | Nov 21 | 2.4 goals | |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 5 | Dec 3 | Dec 10 | 2.8 goals | |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 5 | Feb 21 | Mar 1 | 2.2 goals | |
| Washington Capitals | 5 | Nov 26 | Dec 4 | 4.2 goals | |
| 20 | Atlanta Flames | 4 | Mar 15 | Mar 23 | 1.5 goals |
| Buffalo Sabres | 4 | Feb 17 | Feb 22 | 2.2 goals | |
| Chicago Black Hawks | 4 | Apr 16 | Apr 22 | 2.8 goals | |
| Colorado Rockies | 4 | Oct 11 | Oct 17 | 4.5 goals | |
| New York Rangers | 4 | May 15 | May 21 | 2.8 goals | |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 4 | Apr 18 | Apr 24 | 5.2 goals | |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 4 | Nov 22 | Nov 26 | 3.2 goals | |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 4 | Jan 17 | Jan 25 | 2.8 goals | |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 4 | Apr 16 | Apr 22 | 2.2 goals | |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 4 | Oct 28 | Nov 3 | 1.8 goals | |
| St. Louis Blues | 4 | Dec 21 | Dec 27 | 3.0 goals | |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 4 | Apr 16 | Apr 22 | 2.2 goals | |
| Vancouver Canucks | 4 | Nov 10 | Nov 18 | 2.5 goals | |
| Washington Capitals | 4 | Mar 24 | Mar 31 | 3.0 goals | |
| Washington Capitals | 4 | Oct 14 | Oct 21 | 2.8 goals | |
| Washington Capitals | 4 | Feb 20 | Feb 25 | 2.0 goals | |
| 36 | Atlanta Flames | 3 | Dec 26 | Dec 30 | 3.3 goals |
| Atlanta Flames | 3 | Apr 8 | Apr 12 | 2.0 goals | |
| Boston Bruins | 3 | Jan 13 | Jan 16 | 2.7 goals | |
| Boston Bruins | 3 | Jan 25 | Jan 28 | 2.0 goals | |
| Buffalo Sabres | 3 | Nov 30 | Dec 3 | 3.7 goals | |
| Chicago Black Hawks | 3 | Nov 10 | Nov 15 | 4.0 goals | |
| Chicago Black Hawks | 3 | Dec 13 | Dec 16 | 3.0 goals | |
| Chicago Black Hawks | 3 | Nov 18 | Nov 21 | 3.0 goals | |
| Chicago Black Hawks | 3 | Jan 19 | Jan 22 | 2.7 goals | |
| Colorado Rockies | 3 | Dec 21 | Dec 27 | 2.0 goals | |
| Detroit Red Wings | 3 | Mar 27 | Mar 31 | 3.7 goals | |
| Detroit Red Wings | 3 | Dec 14 | Dec 17 | 2.7 goals | |
| Detroit Red Wings | 3 | Nov 15 | Nov 19 | 1.7 goals | |
| Los Angeles Kings | 3 | Jan 7 | Jan 10 | 4.0 goals | |
| Los Angeles Kings | 3 | Mar 8 | Mar 11 | 3.3 goals | |
| Los Angeles Kings | 3 | Dec 21 | Dec 27 | 2.7 goals | |
| Los Angeles Kings | 3 | Nov 1 | Nov 8 | 2.7 goals | |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 3 | Jan 27 | Feb 1 | 3.0 goals | |
| St. Louis Blues | 3 | Jan 6 | Jan 11 | 2.0 goals | |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 3 | Jan 3 | Jan 8 | 3.0 goals | |
| Vancouver Canucks | 3 | Oct 17 | Oct 20 | 3.7 goals | |
| Vancouver Canucks | 3 | Nov 3 | Nov 7 | 2.3 goals | |
| Washington Capitals | 3 | Nov 8 | Nov 11 | 4.0 goals | |
| Washington Capitals | 3 | Jan 7 | Jan 11 | 3.0 goals | |
| Washington Capitals | 3 | Dec 12 | Dec 15 | 3.0 goals |
In the 1978-79 NHL season, there were no losing streaks that were in the all time top 50 losing streaks in the same season.
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