Longest Losing Streaks To Start An NHL Season
Which NHL team has the longest losing streak to start a season?
The 2023-24 San Jose Sharks, the 2021-22 Arizona Coyotes, the 2017-18 Arizona Coyotes and the 1943-44 New York Rangers share the NHL record for the longest losing streak within the same season at 11 straight games.
Which NHL team started the season with longest losing streak, but still made the playoffs?
The 1938-39 Montreal Canadiens and the 1983-84 Washington Capitals both lost 7 straight games to start the season, but still made the NHL Playoffs.Which NHL team started the season with longest losing streak, but still won the Stanley Cup?
The 2015-16 Pittsburgh Penguins won the Stanley Cup despite having a 3 game losing streak to start the season.Longest Losing Streaks To Start An NHL Season
| Team | Year | Losing Streak | Avg Margin of Defeat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose Sharks | 2024 | 11 | 3.9 goals |
| Arizona Coyotes | 2022 | 11 | 2.8 goals | |
| Arizona Coyotes | 2018 | 11 | 2.0 goals | |
| New York Rangers | 1944 | 11 | 3.1 goals | |
| 5 | Chicago Blackhawks | 2022 | 9 | 2.2 goals |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 2006 | 9 | 1.9 goals | |
| Atlanta Thrashers | 2003 | 9 | 1.7 goals | |
| 8 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 2016 | 8 | 2.8 goals |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 2015 | 8 | 2.2 goals | |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 2012 | 8 | 1.5 goals | |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 2010 | 8 | 2.5 goals | |
| 12 | Vancouver Canucks | 2023 | 7 | 1.7 goals |
| Detroit Red Wings | 2019 | 7 | 2.6 goals | |
| New Jersey Devils | 2014 | 7 | 1.9 goals | |
| Buffalo Sabres | 2014 | 7 | 1.6 goals | |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 1998 | 7 | 2.9 goals | |
| Washington Capitals | 1984 | 7 | 2.4 goals | |
| Chicago Black Hawks | 1948 | 7 | 2.1 goals | |
| Montreal Canadiens | 1939 | 7 | 2.6 goals | |
| 20 | New Jersey Devils | 2020 | 6 | 2.7 goals |
| New York Islanders | 2010 | 6 | 1.7 goals | |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 2009 | 6 | 1.5 goals | |
| Atlanta Thrashers | 2008 | 6 | 3.0 goals | |
| Washington Capitals | 1994 | 6 | 3.2 goals | |
| Minnesota North Stars | 1978 | 6 | 3.0 goals | |
| St. Louis Blues | 1978 | 6 | 3.0 goals | |
| Chicago Black Hawks | 1968 | 6 | 3.2 goals | |
| New York Americans | 1940 | 6 | 1.5 goals | |
| 29 | San Jose Sharks | 2023 | 5 | 2.2 goals |
| Montreal Canadiens | 2022 | 5 | 3.0 goals | |
| Buffalo Sabres | 2018 | 5 | 2.2 goals | |
| Edmonton Oilers | 2015 | 5 | 2.8 goals | |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 2009 | 5 | 1.0 goals | |
| Mighty Ducks of Anaheim | 2004 | 5 | 2.2 goals | |
| Montreal Canadiens | 1996 | 5 | 3.6 goals | |
| Hartford Whalers | 1988 | 5 | 3.4 goals | |
| Detroit Red Wings | 1981 | 5 | 3.0 goals | |
| Washington Capitals | 1976 | 5 | 2.2 goals | |
| Kansas City Scouts | 1975 | 5 | 2.8 goals | |
| California Golden Seals | 1971 | 5 | 3.2 goals | |
| Chicago Black Hawks | 1970 | 5 | 3.0 goals | |
| Chicago Black Hawks | 1949 | 5 | 4.4 goals | |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 1928 | 5 | 2.8 goals | |
| 44 | Seattle Kraken | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 goals |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 2021 | 4 | 2.8 goals | |
| Minnesota Wild | 2020 | 4 | 2.8 goals | |
| San Jose Sharks | 2020 | 4 | 3.0 goals | |
| Florida Panthers | 2019 | 4 | 1.0 goals | |
| Anaheim Ducks | 2017 | 4 | 1.2 goals | |
| Anaheim Ducks | 2016 | 4 | 2.5 goals | |
| New Jersey Devils | 2016 | 4 | 1.8 goals | |
| Edmonton Oilers | 2016 | 4 | 2.0 goals | |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 2015 | 4 | 1.2 goals | |
| Washington Capitals | 2013 | 4 | 2.2 goals | |
| Anaheim Ducks | 2009 | 4 | 2.2 goals | |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 2007 | 4 | 2.8 goals | |
| Nashville Predators | 2003 | 4 | 1.0 goals | |
| New Jersey Devils | 2002 | 4 | 2.5 goals | |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 2002 | 4 | 2.5 goals | |
| Colorado Avalanche | 1999 | 4 | 2.5 goals | |
| New York Rangers | 1999 | 4 | 2.5 goals | |
| Edmonton Oilers | 1996 | 4 | 4.8 goals | |
| San Jose Sharks | 1994 | 4 | 2.2 goals | |
| Hartford Whalers | 1993 | 4 | 3.0 goals | |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 1991 | 4 | 3.2 goals | |
| Minnesota North Stars | 1989 | 4 | 2.5 goals | |
| St. Louis Blues | 1988 | 4 | 2.8 goals | |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 1984 | 4 | 3.5 goals | |
| Colorado Rockies | 1979 | 4 | 4.5 goals | |
| Atlanta Flames | 1976 | 4 | 1.5 goals | |
| Detroit Red Wings | 1974 | 4 | 3.0 goals | |
| Detroit Red Wings | 1967 | 4 | 2.8 goals | |
| Boston Bruins | 1965 | 4 | 3.5 goals | |
| New York Rangers | 1960 | 4 | 2.0 goals | |
| New York Rangers | 1953 | 4 | 1.8 goals | |
| New York Rangers | 1945 | 4 | 4.0 goals | |
| Boston Bruins | 1943 | 4 | 2.5 goals | |
| Detroit Red Wings | 1939 | 4 | 1.8 goals | |
| Montreal Canadiens | 1935 | 4 | 1.8 goals | |
| Montreal Maroons | 1931 | 4 | 3.0 goals | |
| Chicago Black Hawks | 1929 | 4 | 1.8 goals | |
| Hamilton Tigers | 1924 | 4 | 1.8 goals | |
| Montreal Canadiens | 1921 | 4 | 4.0 goals |
