In the thick of the 2016-17 campaign, the Columbus Blue Jackets went on an improbable run of 16 straight victories before the Washington Capitals knocked them off in early January of that season. Although it ranks as one of the longest winning streaks in NHL history, it’s one victory shy of the all-time mark.
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Longest Winning Streaks in NHL History
Led by the 1992-93 Pittsburgh Penguins, check out the longest winning streaks in National Hockey League history.
| Team | Winning Streak | When |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 17 | Mar. 9 – Apr. 10, 1993 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 16 | Nov. 29, 2016 – Jan. 3, 2017 |
| New York Islanders | 15 | Jan. 21 – Feb. 20, 1982 |
| Boston Bruins | 14 | Dec. 3, 1929 – Jan. 9, 1930 |
| Washington Capitals | 14 | Jan. 13 – Feb. 7, 2010 |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 13 | Oct. 19 – Nov. 17, 1985 |
| New Jersey Devils | 13 | Feb. 26 – March 23, 2001 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 12 | Jan. 6 – Feb. 3, 1968 |
| Colorado Avalanche | 12 | Jan. 10 – Feb. 7, 1999 |
| Florida Panthers | 12 | Dec. 15, 2015 – Jan. 10, 2016 |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 12 | Dec. 29, 2015 – Jan. 19, 2016 |
| Minnesota Wild | 12 | Dec. 4-19, 2016 |
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