List of NHL playoff series
(Redirected from List of the most frequent NHL playoff series)
This is a complete listing of National Hockey League (NHL) playoff series, grouped by franchise. Series featuring relocated teams[nb 1] are kept with their ultimate relocation franchises.[1] Bolded years indicate wins. Years in italics indicate series in progress. Tables are sorted first by the number of series, then the number of wins, and then alphabetically.
Anaheim Ducks
edit| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Red Wings | 6 | 1997, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2009, 2013 | 32 | 2–4 | .333 |
| Calgary Flames | 3 | 2006, 2015, 2017 | 16 | 3–0 | 1.000 |
| Dallas Stars | 3 | 2003, 2008, 2014 | 18 | 2–1 | .667 |
| Edmonton Oilers | 3 | 2006, 2017, 2026 | 18 | 2–1 | .667 |
| Nashville Predators | 3 | 2011, 2016, 2017 | 19 | 0–3 | .000 |
| Minnesota Wild | 2 | 2003, 2007 | 9 | 2–0 | 1.000 |
| San Jose Sharks | 2 | 2009, 2018 | 10 | 1–1 | .500 |
| Arizona Coyotes | 1 | 1997 | 7 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 1 | 2006 | 4 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Ottawa Senators | 1 | 2007 | 5 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Vancouver Canucks | 1 | 2007 | 5 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Winnipeg Jets | 1 | 2015 | 4 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 1 | 2015 | 7 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Los Angeles Kings | 1 | 2014 | 7 | 0–1 | .000 |
| New Jersey Devils | 1 | 2003 | 7 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Vegas Golden Knights | 1 | 2026 | 6 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Totals[2] | 31 | 174 | 17–14 | .548 |
Boston Bruins
editBuffalo Sabres
edit| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | 9 | 1982, 1983, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1999, 2010, 2026 | 51 | 3–6 | .333 |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 9 | 1975, 1978, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2006, 2011 | 50 | 3–6 | .333 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 8 | 1973, 1975, 1983, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1998, 2026 | 42 | 3–5 | .375 |
| Ottawa Senators | 4 | 1997, 1999, 2006, 2007 | 21 | 3–1 | .750 |
| New York Islanders | 4 | 1976, 1977, 1980, 2007 | 21 | 1–3 | .250 |
| Dallas Stars | 3 | 1977, 1981, 1999 | 13 | 1–2 | .333 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 2 | 1975, 1980 | 9 | 2–0 | 1.000 |
| New York Rangers | 2 | 1978, 2007 | 9 | 2–0 | 1.000 |
| Vancouver Canucks | 2 | 1980, 1981 | 7 | 2–0 | 1.000 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 2 | 1984, 1985 | 8 | 0–2 | .000 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 2 | 1979, 2001 | 10 | 0–2 | .000 |
| St. Louis Blues | 1 | 1976 | 3 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 1 | 1999 | 5 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 1 | 2006 | 7 | 0–1 | .000 |
| New Jersey Devils | 1 | 1994 | 7 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Washington Capitals | 1 | 1998 | 6 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Totals[4] | 52 | 269 | 22–30 | .423 |
Calgary Flames
edit| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Canucks | 7 | 1982, 1983, 1984, 1989, 1994, 2004, 2015 | 38 | 5–2 | .714 |
| Los Angeles Kings | 6 | 1976, 1977, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1993 | 26 | 2–4 | .333 |
| Edmonton Oilers | 6 | 1983, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1991, 2022 | 35 | 1–5 | .167 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 4 | 1981, 1989, 1996, 2009 | 18 | 2–2 | .500 |
| Arizona Coyotes | 3 | 1985, 1986, 1987 | 13 | 1–2 | .333 |
| Dallas Stars | 3 | 1981, 2020, 2022 | 19 | 1–2 | .333 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 3 | 1978, 2004, 2007 | 14 | 1–2 | .333 |
| San Jose Sharks | 3 | 1995, 2004, 2008 | 20 | 1–2 | .333 |
| Anaheim Ducks | 3 | 2006, 2015, 2017 | 16 | 0–3 | .000 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 2 | 1986, 1989 | 11 | 1–1 | .500 |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 2 | 1974, 1981 | 11 | 1–1 | .500 |
| St. Louis Blues | 1 | 1986 | 7 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Winnipeg Jets | 1 | 2020 | 4 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 1 | 2019 | 5 | 0–1 | .000 |
| New York Rangers | 1 | 1980 | 4 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 1 | 2004 | 7 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 1 | 1979 | 2 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Totals[5] | 48 | 250 | 18–30 | .375 |
Carolina Hurricanes
edit| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Canadiens | 8 | 1980, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1992, 2002, 2006, 2026 | 39 | 2–5 | .286 |
| Boston Bruins | 7 | 1990, 1991, 1999, 2009, 2019, 2020, 2022 | 42 | 2–5 | .286 |
| New Jersey Devils | 6 | 2001, 2002, 2006, 2009, 2023, 2025 | 34 | 5–1 | .833 |
| New York Islanders | 3 | 2019, 2023, 2024 | 15 | 3–0 | 1.000 |
| New York Rangers | 3 | 2020, 2022, 2024 | 16 | 1–2 | .333 |
| Washington Capitals | 2 | 2019, 2025 | 12 | 2–0 | 1.000 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 2 | 1986, 1987 | 9 | 1–1 | .500 |
| Florida Panthers | 2 | 2023, 2025 | 9 | 0–2 | .000 |
| Buffalo Sabres | 1 | 2006 | 7 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Edmonton Oilers | 1 | 2006 | 7 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Nashville Predators | 1 | 2021 | 6 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Ottawa Senators | 1 | 2026 | 4 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 1 | 2026 | 4 | 1-0 | 1.000 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 1 | 2002 | 6 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 1 | 2002 | 5 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 1 | 2009 | 4 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 1 | 2021 | 5 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Totals[6] | 42 | 223 | 22–19 | .537 |
Chicago Blackhawks
editColorado Avalanche
editColumbus Blue Jackets
edit| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 2 | 2019, 2020 | 9 | 1–1 | .500 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 2 | 2014, 2017 | 11 | 0–2 | .000 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 1 | 2020 | 5 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Boston Bruins | 1 | 2019 | 6 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 1 | 2009 | 4 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Washington Capitals | 1 | 2018 | 6 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Totals[9] | 8 | 41 | 2–6 | .250 |
Dallas Stars
editDetroit Red Wings
editEdmonton Oilers
editFlorida Panthers
edit| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 4 | 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 | 20 | 2–2 | .500 |
| Boston Bruins | 3 | 1996, 2023, 2024 | 18 | 3–0 | 1.000 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 2 | 2023, 2025 | 9 | 2–0 | 1.000 |
| Edmonton Oilers | 2 | 2024, 2025 | 13 | 2–0 | 1.000 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 2 | 2023, 2025 | 12 | 2–0 | 1.000 |
| New York Rangers | 2 | 1997, 2024 | 11 | 1–1 | .500 |
| New Jersey Devils | 2 | 2000, 2012 | 11 | 0–2 | .000 |
| New York Islanders | 2 | 2016, 2020 | 10 | 0–2 | .000 |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 1 | 1996 | 6 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 1 | 1996 | 7 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Washington Capitals | 1 | 2022 | 6 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 1 | 1996 | 4 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Vegas Golden Knights | 1 | 2023 | 5 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Totals[13] | 24 | 132 | 15–9 | .625 |
Los Angeles Kings
edit| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton Oilers | 11 | 1982, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 | 60 | 2–9 | .182 |
| Calgary Flames | 6 | 1976, 1977, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1993 | 26 | 4–2 | .667 |
| Vancouver Canucks | 5 | 1982, 1991, 1993, 2010, 2012 | 28 | 3–2 | .600 |
| St. Louis Blues | 4 | 1969, 1998, 2012, 2013 | 18 | 2–2 | .500 |
| San Jose Sharks | 4 | 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016 | 22 | 2–2 | .500 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 3 | 1974, 2013, 2014 | 17 | 1–2 | .333 |
| New York Rangers | 3 | 1979, 1981, 2014 | 11 | 1–2 | .333 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 3 | 1975, 1978, 1993 | 12 | 1–2 | .333 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 3 | 2001, 2002, 2026 | 18 | 0–3 | .000 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 2 | 2000, 2001 | 10 | 1–1 | .500 |
| Boston Bruins | 2 | 1976, 1977 | 13 | 0–2 | .000 |
| Anaheim Ducks | 1 | 2014 | 7 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Arizona Coyotes | 1 | 2012 | 5 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| California Golden Seals | 1 | 1969 | 7 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| New Jersey Devils | 1 | 2012 | 6 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Dallas Stars | 1 | 1968 | 7 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 1 | 1993 | 5 | 0–1 | .000 |
| New York Islanders | 1 | 1980 | 4 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Vegas Golden Knights | 1 | 2018 | 4 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Totals[14] | 54 | 283 | 21–33 | .389 |
Minnesota Wild
edit| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Avalanche | 4 | 2003, 2008, 2014, 2026 | 25 | 2–2 | .500 |
| Dallas Stars | 3 | 2016, 2023, 2026 | 18 | 1–2 | .333 |
| St. Louis Blues | 3 | 2015, 2017, 2022 | 17 | 1–2 | .333 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 3 | 2013, 2014, 2015 | 15 | 0–3 | .000 |
| Vancouver Canucks | 2 | 2003, 2020 | 11 | 1–1 | .500 |
| Anaheim Ducks | 2 | 2003, 2007 | 9 | 0–2 | .000 |
| Vegas Golden Knights | 2 | 2021, 2025 | 13 | 0–2 | .000 |
| Winnipeg Jets | 1 | 2018 | 5 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Totals[15] | 20 | 113 | 5–15 | .250 |
Montreal Canadiens
editNashville Predators
edit| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim Ducks | 3 | 2011, 2016, 2017 | 19 | 3–0 | 1.000 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 3 | 2010, 2015, 2017 | 16 | 1–2 | .333 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 3 | 2004, 2008, 2012 | 17 | 1–2 | .333 |
| San Jose Sharks | 3 | 2006, 2007, 2016 | 17 | 0–3 | .000 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 2 | 2018, 2022 | 10 | 1–1 | .500 |
| Arizona Coyotes | 2 | 2012, 2020 | 9 | 0–2 | .000 |
| Vancouver Canucks | 2 | 2011, 2024 | 12 | 0–2 | .000 |
| St. Louis Blues | 1 | 2017 | 6 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 1 | 2021 | 6 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Dallas Stars | 1 | 2019 | 6 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 1 | 2017 | 6 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Winnipeg Jets | 1 | 2018 | 7 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Totals[17] | 23 | 131 | 7–16 | .304 |
New Jersey Devils
edit| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Rangers | 7 | 1992, 1994, 1997, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2023 | 41 | 3–4 | .429 |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 6 | 1978, 1995, 2000, 2004, 2010, 2012 | 30 | 3–3 | .500 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 6 | 2001, 2002, 2006, 2009, 2023, 2025 | 34 | 1–5 | .167 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 5 | 1991, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2001 | 29 | 2–3 | .400 |
| Boston Bruins | 4 | 1988, 1994, 1995, 2003 | 23 | 3–1 | .750 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 3 | 2003, 2007, 2018 | 16 | 2–1 | .667 |
| Ottawa Senators | 3 | 1998, 2003, 2007 | 18 | 1–2 | .333 |
| Florida Panthers | 2 | 2000, 2012 | 11 | 2–0 | 1.000 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 2 | 2000, 2001 | 13 | 2–0 | 1.000 |
| Washington Capitals | 2 | 1988, 1990 | 13 | 1–1 | .500 |
| Anaheim Ducks | 1 | 2003 | 7 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Buffalo Sabres | 1 | 1994 | 7 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Dallas Stars | 1 | 2000 | 6 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 1 | 1995 | 4 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 1 | 1997 | 5 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| New York Islanders | 1 | 1988 | 6 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 1 | 2001 | 7 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Los Angeles Kings | 1 | 2012 | 6 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Totals[18] | 48 | 276 | 26–22 | .542 |
New York Islanders
editNew York Rangers
editOttawa Senators
edit| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 5 | 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2017 | 27 | 1–4 | .200 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 5 | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2025 | 30 | 0–5 | .000 |
| Buffalo Sabres | 4 | 1997, 1999, 2006, 2007 | 21 | 1–3 | .250 |
| New Jersey Devils | 3 | 1998, 2003, 2007 | 18 | 2–1 | .667 |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 2 | 2002, 2003 | 11 | 2–0 | 1.000 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 2 | 2013, 2015 | 11 | 1–1 | .500 |
| New York Rangers | 2 | 2012, 2017 | 13 | 1–1 | .500 |
| Boston Bruins | 1 | 2017 | 6 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| New York Islanders | 1 | 2003 | 5 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 1 | 2006 | 5 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Anaheim Ducks | 1 | 2007 | 5 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 1 | 2026 | 4 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Washington Capitals | 1 | 1998 | 5 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Totals[21] | 29 | 161 | 11–18 | .379 |
Philadelphia Flyers
editPittsburgh Penguins
editSt. Louis Blues
editSan Jose Sharks
edit| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Blues | 6 | 2000, 2001, 2004, 2012, 2016, 2019 | 35 | 3–3 | .500 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 5 | 1999, 2002, 2004, 2010, 2019 | 32 | 3–2 | .600 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 5 | 1994, 1995, 2007, 2010, 2011 | 29 | 3–2 | .600 |
| Los Angeles Kings | 4 | 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016 | 25 | 2–2 | .500 |
| Nashville Predators | 3 | 2006, 2007, 2016 | 17 | 3–0 | 1.000 |
| Calgary Flames | 3 | 1995, 2004, 2008 | 20 | 2–1 | .667 |
| Dallas Stars | 3 | 1998, 2000, 2008 | 17 | 0–3 | .000 |
| Anaheim Ducks | 2 | 2009, 2018 | 10 | 1–1 | .500 |
| Vancouver Canucks | 2 | 2011, 2013 | 9 | 1–1 | .500 |
| Vegas Golden Knights | 2 | 2018, 2019 | 13 | 1–1 | .500 |
| Edmonton Oilers | 2 | 2006, 2017 | 12 | 0–2 | .000 |
| Arizona Coyotes | 1 | 2002 | 5 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 1 | 2010 | 4 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 1 | 2016 | 6 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 1 | 1994 | 7 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Totals[25] | 41 | 241 | 20–21 | .489 |
Seattle Kraken
edit| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Avalanche | 1 | 2023 | 7 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Dallas Stars | 1 | 2023 | 7 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Totals[26] | 2 | 14 | 1–1 | .500 |
Tampa Bay Lightning
edit| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Canadiens | 5 | 2004, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2026 | 26 | 3–2 | .600 |
| New York Islanders | 4 | 2004, 2016, 2020, 2021 | 23 | 4–0 | 1.000 |
| Florida Panthers | 4 | 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 | 20 | 2–2 | .500 |
| Boston Bruins | 3 | 2011, 2018, 2020 | 18 | 2–1 | .667 |
| Washington Capitals | 3 | 2003, 2011, 2018 | 18 | 2–1 | .667 |
| New Jersey Devils | 3 | 2003, 2007, 2018 | 16 | 1–2 | .333 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 2 | 2015, 2016 | 12 | 2–0 | 1.000 |
| New York Rangers | 2 | 2015, 2022 | 13 | 2–0 | 1.000 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 2 | 2019, 2020 | 9 | 1–1 | .500 |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 2 | 1996, 2004 | 14 | 1–1 | .500 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 2 | 2011, 2016 | 14 | 1–1 | .500 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 2 | 2022, 2023 | 13 | 1–1 | .500 |
| Calgary Flames | 1 | 2004 | 7 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 1 | 2021 | 5 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Dallas Stars | 1 | 2020 | 6 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 1 | 2015 | 6 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 1 | 2022 | 6 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Ottawa Senators | 1 | 2006 | 5 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Totals[27][nb 8] | 40 | 231 | 25–15 | .625 |
Toronto Maple Leafs
editUtah Mammoth
edit| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegas Golden Knights | 1 | 2026 | 6 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Totals[29] | 1 | 6 | 0–1 | .000 |
Vancouver Canucks
edit| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary Flames | 7 | 1982, 1983, 1984, 1989, 1994, 2004, 2015 | 38 | 2–5 | .286 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 5 | 1982, 1995, 2009, 2010, 2011 | 28 | 2–3 | .400 |
| Los Angeles Kings | 5 | 1982, 1991, 1993, 2010, 2012 | 28 | 2–3 | .400 |
| St. Louis Blues | 4 | 1995, 2003, 2009, 2020 | 24 | 4–0 | 1.000 |
| Edmonton Oilers | 3 | 1986, 1992, 2024 | 16 | 0–3 | .000 |
| Arizona Coyotes | 2 | 1992, 1993 | 13 | 2–0 | 1.000 |
| Dallas Stars | 2 | 1994, 2007 | 12 | 2–0 | 1.000 |
| Minnesota Wild | 2 | 2003, 2020 | 11 | 1–1 | .500 |
| Nashville Predators | 2 | 2011, 2024 | 12 | 2–0 | 1.000 |
| San Jose Sharks | 2 | 2011, 2013 | 9 | 1–1 | .500 |
| Buffalo Sabres | 2 | 1980, 1981 | 7 | 0–2 | .000 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 2 | 1996, 2001 | 10 | 0–2 | .000 |
| New York Islanders | 2 | 1976, 1982 | 6 | 0–2 | .000 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 1 | 1994 | 5 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Anaheim Ducks | 1 | 2007 | 5 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Boston Bruins | 1 | 2011 | 7 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 1 | 2002 | 6 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 1 | 1975 | 5 | 0–1 | .000 |
| New York Rangers | 1 | 1994 | 7 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 1 | 1979 | 3 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Vegas Golden Knights | 1 | 2020 | 7 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Totals[30] | 48 | 259 | 19–29 | .396 |
Vegas Golden Knights
edit| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Stars | 3 | 2020, 2023, 2024 | 19 | 1–2 | .333 |
| Minnesota Wild | 2 | 2021, 2025 | 13 | 2–0 | 1.000 |
| Winnipeg Jets | 2 | 2018, 2023 | 10 | 2–0 | 1.000 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 2 | 2021, 2026 | 6 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Edmonton Oilers | 2 | 2023, 2025 | 11 | 1–1 | .500 |
| San Jose Sharks | 2 | 2018, 2019 | 13 | 1–1 | .500 |
| Anaheim Ducks | 1 | 2026 | 6 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 1 | 2020 | 5 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Florida Panthers | 1 | 2023 | 5 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Los Angeles Kings | 1 | 2018 | 4 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Utah Mammoth | 1 | 2026 | 6 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Vancouver Canucks | 1 | 2020 | 7 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 1 | 2021 | 6 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Washington Capitals | 1 | 2018 | 5 | 0–1 | .000 |
| St. Louis Blues | 0 | 1 | 0–0 | .000 | |
| Totals[31][nb 10] | 21 | 118 | 14–6 | .700 |
Washington Capitals
edit| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 11 | 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2009, 2016, 2017, 2018 | 68 | 2–9 | .182 |
| New York Rangers | 10 | 1986, 1990, 1991, 1994, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2024 | 59 | 4–6 | .400 |
| New York Islanders | 8 | 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1993, 2015, 2020 | 42 | 2–6 | .250 |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 5 | 1984, 1988, 1989, 2008, 2016 | 30 | 3–2 | .600 |
| Boston Bruins | 4 | 1990, 1998, 2012, 2021 | 23 | 2–2 | .500 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 3 | 2003, 2011, 2018 | 18 | 1–2 | .333 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 2 | 2010, 2025 | 12 | 1–1 | .500 |
| New Jersey Devils | 2 | 1988, 1990 | 13 | 1–1 | .500 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 2 | 2019, 2025 | 12 | 0–2 | .000 |
| Buffalo Sabres | 1 | 1998 | 6 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 1 | 2018 | 6 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Ottawa Senators | 1 | 1998 | 5 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 1 | 2017 | 6 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Vegas Golden Knights | 1 | 2018 | 5 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 1 | 1998 | 4 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Florida Panthers | 1 | 2022 | 6 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Totals[32][nb 11] | 54 | 315 | 21–33 | .389 |
Winnipeg Jets
edit| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Blues | 2 | 2019, 2025 | 13 | 1–1 | .500 |
| Vegas Golden Knights | 2 | 2018, 2023 | 10 | 0–2 | .000 |
| Edmonton Oilers | 1 | 2021 | 4 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Minnesota Wild | 1 | 2018 | 5 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Nashville Predators | 1 | 2018 | 7 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Anaheim Ducks | 1 | 2015 | 4 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Calgary Flames | 1 | 2020 | 4 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 1 | 2024 | 5 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Dallas Stars | 1 | 2025 | 6 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 1 | 2021 | 4 | 0–1 | .000 |
| New York Rangers | 1 | 2007 | 4 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Totals[33] | 13 | 66 | 4–9 | .308 |
Defunct teams
editArizona Coyotes
edit| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton Oilers | 6 | 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990 | 26 | 0–6 | .000 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 4 | 1996, 1998, 2010, 2011 | 23 | 0–4 | .000 |
| Calgary Flames | 3 | 1985, 1986, 1987 | 13 | 2–1 | .667 |
| Nashville Predators | 2 | 2012, 2020 | 9 | 2–0 | 1.000 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 2 | 2000, 2020 | 10 | 0–2 | .000 |
| St. Louis Blues | 2 | 1982, 1999 | 11 | 0–2 | .000 |
| Vancouver Canucks | 2 | 1992, 1993 | 13 | 0–2 | .000 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 1 | 2012 | 6 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Anaheim Ducks | 1 | 1997 | 7 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Los Angeles Kings | 1 | 2012 | 5 | 0–1 | .000 |
| San Jose Sharks | 1 | 2002 | 5 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Totals[34] | 25 | 128 | 5–20 | .200 |
California Golden Seals
edit| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Kings | 1 | 1969 | 7 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 1 | 1970 | 4 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Totals[35] | 2 | 11 | 0–2 | .000 |
Montreal Maroons
edit| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Rangers | 5 | 1928, 1931, 1934, 1935, 1937 | 13 | 2–3 | .400 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 3 | 1932, 1933, 1936 | 7 | 1–2 | .333 |
| Ottawa Senators (original) | 2 | 1926, 1928 | 4 | 2–0 | 1.000 |
| Boston Bruins | 2 | 1930, 1937 | 7 | 1–1 | .500 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 2 | 1934, 1935 | 4 | 1–1 | .500 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 2 | 1927, 1928 | 4 | 1–1 | .500 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 2 | 1932, 1935 | 5 | 1–1 | .500 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 1 | 1926 | 2 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| Totals[36] | 19 | 46 | 10–9 | .526 |
New York Americans
edit| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Blackhawks | 2 | 1936, 1938 | 5 | 1–1 | .500 |
| New York Rangers | 2 | 1929, 1938 | 5 | 1–1 | .500 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 2 | 1936, 1939 | 5 | 0–2 | .000 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 1 | 1940 | 3 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Totals[37] | 7 | 18 | 2–5 | .286 |
Ottawa Senators (original)
edit| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Canadiens | 4 | 1919, 1923, 1924, 1927 | 11 | 2–2 | .500 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 2 | 1921, 1922 | 4 | 1–1 | .500 |
| Montreal Maroons | 2 | 1926, 1928 | 4 | 0–2 | .000 |
| Boston Bruins | 1 | 1927 | 4 | 1–0 | 1.000 |
| New York Rangers | 1 | 1930 | 2 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Totals[38][nb 12] | 10 | 25 | 4–6 | .400 |
Pittsburgh Pirates
edit| Opponent | S | Occurrences | GP | Rec | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Maroons | 1 | 1926 | 2 | 0–1 | .000 |
| New York Rangers | 1 | 1928 | 2 | 0–1 | .000 |
| Totals[39] | 2 | 4 | 0–2 | .000 |
Most frequent NHL playoff series
editThis is a list of the most frequent NHL playoff series.
| Rank | Total | Team | Record | Team | Last occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 34 | Montreal Canadiens | 25–9 | Boston Bruins | 2014 |
| 2. | 23 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 12–11 | Detroit Red Wings | 1993 |
| 3. | 17 | Montreal Canadiens | 12–5 | Chicago Blackhawks | 1976 |
| 17 | Boston Bruins | 9–8 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 2024 | |
| 5. | 16 | Montreal Canadiens | 9–7 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 2021 |
| 16 | New York Rangers | 9–7 | Montreal Canadiens | 2017 | |
| 16 | Chicago Blackhawks | 9–7 | Detroit Red Wings | 2013 | |
| 8. | 14[nb 13] | St. Louis Blues | 8–6 | Dallas Stars | 2019 |
| 9. | 12 | Chicago Blackhawks | 8–4 | St. Louis Blues | 2016 |
| 12 | Detroit Red Wings | 7–5 | Montreal Canadiens | 1978 | |
| 11. | 11 | Edmonton Oilers | 9–2 | Los Angeles Kings | 2025 |
| 11 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 9–2 | Washington Capitals | 2018 | |
| 11 | Philadelphia Flyers | 6–5 | New York Rangers | 2014 | |
| 14. | 10 | Boston Bruins | 7–3 | New York Rangers | 2013 |
| 10[nb 14] | Dallas Stars | 6–4 | Edmonton Oilers | 2025 | |
| 10 | New York Rangers | 6–4 | Washington Capitals | 2024 | |
| 17. | 9 | Boston Bruins | 6–3 | Buffalo Sabres | 2026 |
| 9 | Philadelphia Flyers | 6–3 | Buffalo Sabres | 2011 | |
| 9 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 6–3 | Chicago Blackhawks | 1995 | |
| 20. | 8 | New York Islanders | 6–2 | Washington Capitals | 2020 |
| 8 | Montreal Canadiens | 5–2 | Carolina Hurricanes | 2026 | |
| 8 | Montreal Canadiens | 5–3 | Buffalo Sabres | 2026 | |
| 8 | Philadelphia Flyers | 5–3 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 2026 | |
| 8 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5–3 | New York Rangers | 2022 | |
| 8 | Boston Bruins | 5–3 | Detroit Red Wings | 2014 | |
| 8 | New York Islanders | 5–3 | New York Rangers | 1994 | |
| 8 | New York Rangers | 5–3 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 1971 |
References
edit- ↑ "All-Time Playoff Records vs. Other Teams". Retrieved April 28, 2016.
- ↑ "ANA Records". Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ↑ "BOS Records". Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ↑ "BUF Records". Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ↑ "CGY Records". Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ↑ "CAR Records". Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ↑ "CHI Records". Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ↑ "COL Records". Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ↑ "CBJ Records". Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ↑ "DAL Records". Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ↑ "DET Records". Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ↑ "EDM Records". Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ↑ "FLA Records". Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ↑ "LAK Records". Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ↑ "MIN Records". Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ↑ "MTL Records". Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ↑ "NSH Records". Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ↑ "NJD Records". Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ↑ "NYI Records". Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ↑ "NYR Records". Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ↑ "OTT Records". Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ↑ "PHI Records". Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ↑ "PIT Records". Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ↑ "STL Records". Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ↑ "SJS Records". Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ↑ "SEA Records". Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ↑ "TBL Records". Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ↑ "TOR Records". Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ↑ "UTA Records". Retrieved April 18, 2026.
- ↑ "VAN Records". Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ↑ "VGK Records". Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ↑ "WSH Records". Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ↑ "WPG Records". Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ↑ "ARI Records". Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ↑ "CLE Records". Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ↑ "MMR Records". Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ↑ "BRK Records". Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ↑ "SLE Records". Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ↑ "QUA Records". Retrieved May 21, 2023.
Notes
edit- ↑ Series featuring the Arizona Coyotes include series played as the Winnipeg Jets (1979–1996) and Phoenix Coyotes (1997–2014); series featuring the Calgary Flames include series played as the Atlanta Flames (1972–1980); series featuring the Carolina Hurricanes include series played as the Hartford Whalers (1979–1997); series featuring the Colorado Avalanche include series played as the Quebec Nordiques (1979–1995); series featuring the Dallas Stars include series played as the Minnesota North Stars (1967–1993); series featuring the New Jersey Devils include series played as the Colorado Rockies (1976–1982); series featuring the Winnipeg Jets include series played as the Atlanta Thrashers (1999–2011).
- ↑ Games played totals against Philadelphia, Tampa Bay and Washington include one round-robin game from the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs. As these games were played only to determine playoff seeding, they are not considered to be a complete series and are not counted in the occurrences section or the total series win–loss records.
- ↑ Games played totals against Dallas, St. Louis and Vegas include one round-robin game from the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs. As these games were played only to determine playoff seeding, they are not considered to be a complete series and are not counted in the occurrences section or the total series win–loss records.
- ↑ Games played totals against Colorado, St. Louis and Vegas include one round-robin game from the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs. As these games were played only to determine playoff seeding, they are not considered to be a complete series and are not counted in the occurrences section or the total series win–loss records.
- ↑ Totals only include series and games played against NHL franchises and excludes four series and thirteen Stanley Cup playoff games; including eleven Stanley Cup Finals games played from 1919–1925.
- ↑ Games played totals against Boston, Tampa Bay and Washington include one round-robin game from the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs. As these games were played only to determine playoff seeding, they are not considered to be a complete series and are not counted in the occurrences section or the total series win–loss records.
- ↑ Games played totals against Colorado, Dallas and Vegas include one round-robin game from the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs. As these games were played only to determine playoff seeding, they are not considered to be a complete series and are not counted in the occurrences section or the total series win–loss records.
- ↑ Games played totals against Boston, Philadelphia and Washington include one round-robin game from the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs. As these games were played only to determine playoff seeding, they are not considered to be a complete series and are not counted in the occurrences section or the total series win–loss records.
- ↑ Totals only include series and games played against NHL franchises and excludes two series and ten Stanley Cup Finals games played from 1918–1922.
- ↑ Games played totals against Colorado, Dallas and St. Louis include one round-robin game from the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs. As these games were played only to determine playoff seeding, they are not considered to be a complete series and are not counted in the occurrences section or the total series win–loss records.
- ↑ Games played totals against Boston, Philadelphia and Tampa Bay include one round-robin game from the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs. As these games were played only to determine playoff seeding, they are not considered to be a complete series and are not counted in the occurrences section or the total series win–loss records.
- ↑ Totals only include series and games played against NHL franchises and excludes four series victories and 16 playoff games; including 12 Stanley Cup Finals games played from 1920–1923.
- ↑ Nine series between St. Louis-Minnesota (5–4 St. Louis), five between St. Louis-Dallas (3–2 St. Louis)
- ↑ Two series between Minnesota-Edmonton (both 1–1), eight between Dallas-Edmonton (5–3 Dallas)