Longest Shootout in NHL History: What We Know

On December 16, 1996, the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers played the longest shootout in NHL history What we know about that game, and what happened to the players involved.

Introduction

On January 2, 2021, the Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Islanders played each other in an outdoor game at Lake Tahoe. The game went into overtime, and then a shootout. The shootout went on for 20 rounds, with each team scoring 9 goals. This is the longest shootout in NHL history

The Longest Shootout in NHL History

On December 16th, 2005, the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals played the longest shootout in NHL history The game went to a whopping 20 rounds, with the Rangers finally prevailing by a score of 6-5.

This game set several records, including the most goals scored in a shootout (11), the most rounds played in a shootout (20), and the longest shootout by time elapsed (24 minutes and 36 seconds).

Interestingly, both goalies played exceptionally well during the shootout. Simeon Varlamov, who was just 20 years old at the time, made 15 saves during the shootout while Henrik Lundqvist made 14.

To this day, no other NHL game has come close to matching this record for the longest shootout.

What We Know

The longest shootout in NHL history took place on December 16, 2005 between the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers The game went to 15 rounds, with each team scoring seven goals.

In a shootout, each team gets five shots. If the score is still tied after five rounds, then each team gets one more shot in each subsequent round until one team scores and the other doesn’t. In this case, the Flyers won the shootout 8-7.

Some trivia about this game: it was the first NHL game ever played on cable television (in the United States), and it was also the longest game in terms of time played (143:58) in Flyers franchise history.

The Players Involved

At 10:45 of the fifth overtime period in Game 5 of the 2000 Western Conference Semifinals between the Dallas Stars and the San Jose Sharks Sharks center Jamie Baker scored to give his team a 3–2 victory, making it the longest game in NHL history

The game lasted 142 minutes and 13 seconds of actual playing time or 4 hours and 22 minutes from start to finish. It began at 8:23 PM EDT on May 4 and ended at 12:45 AM EDT on May 5. A total of 222:13 of playing time elapsed over five periods of regulation and 20 periods of overtime.

Baker’s goal was his first Playoff Goal and first game-winning goal Sharks goaltender Steve Shields made 73 saves in the victory, while Stars goaltender Ed Belfour made 63.

The Aftermath

It has been five days since the NHL’s longest shootout ended, and we’re still learning new information about the event. Here’s what we know so far:

-A total of 20 players participated in the shootout, including goalies.
-The shootout lasted for 10 rounds, with each team scoring once in the first 9 rounds.
-In the 10th round, both teams scored, but the Hurricanes won on a goal by defenseman Jaccob Slavin.
-Canes goalie Petr Mrazek stopped 19 of 20 shots in the shootout, while Flyers goalie Brian Elliott stopped 18 of 20.
-Mrazek also stopped all 3 of the Flyers’ attempts in overtime, while Elliott stopped 2 of 3.
-The game was tied 1-1 after regulation and overtime. The Hurricanes won 2-1 in the shootout.

The Record-Breaking Game

On December 1, 1936, the Detroit Red Wings and the Montreal Maroons played what would become the longest shootout in NHL history The game went on for 176 minutes and 30 seconds of play, with Detroit eventually winning 1-0.

This game was not only long, but it was also a back-and-forth battle between two evenly matched teams. Neither team could gain an advantage, and neither team was willing to give up. As the game went on, the players started to get tired and made mistakes that they normally wouldn’t make.

In the end, it was Detroit’s Mud Bruneteau who scored the winning goal in the 16th round of the shootout. This goal gave Detroit the 1-0 victory and made history in the process.

The Significance of the Longest Shootout in NHL History

On January 2, 2016, the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers played the longest shootout in NHL history The game went to 20 rounds, with each team scoring once in the first ten rounds. In the eleventh round, Panther’s forward Aleksander Barkov scored, followed by an Oilers’ goal by Jordan Eberle in the twelfth.

The thirteenth round saw goals by Erik Gudbranson for the Panthers and Teddy Purcell for the Oilers. It wasn’t until the twentieth round that a winner was finally declared, with Panther’s defenceman Dmitry Kulikov scoring past Edmonton’s goalie Anders Nilsson.

This 20-round shootout not only set a new NHL record but it also had significant implications for both teams involved. For Panthers’ goaltender Roberto Luongo, it was a chance to make history. Luongo holds the NHL record for most shootout wins (32), and this game gave him another opportunity to pad his stats. For Oilers’ forward Purcell, it was an opportunity to end a years-long scoring drought; his last goal had come almost eleven months earlier.

The longer a game goes on, the higher the stakes become for both teams involved. What starts as a simple exhibition can quickly turn into a battle of wills, with players fighting not only for themselves but also for their teammates. In a way, that’s what makes sports so special; every game has the potential to be remembered long after it’s over.”

The Future of the NHL

The 2014 Stanley Cup Finals was one of the most exciting and unpredictable series in recent memory. The Los Angeles Kings who had been one of the best teams in the NHL all season long faced off against the New York Rangers a team that had upset the heavily favored Pittsburgh Penguins in the Eastern Conference Finals. The series went the full seven games, with each team winning on its home ice. In the end, it was the Kings who emerged victorious, thanks to a overtime goal by captain Dustin Brown.

Now that the dust has settled on one of the most thrilling Stanley Cup Finals in recent memory, it’s time to take a look at what this series means for the future of the NHL.

First and foremost, it’s important to note that this was one of the longest shootouts in NHL history. That’s right: after seven full games, neither team had managed to score more goals than the other. This is highly unusual, and it’s proof positive that these two teams were evenly matched.

What’s more, this series saw some incredible individual performances. Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist was simply unbeatable at times, while Kings forward Marian Gaborik emerged as a bona fide superstar.

So what does all this mean for the future of the NHL? Well, first and foremost, it’s clear that we can expect more Great Hockey from both the Los Angeles Kings and the New York Rangers These two teams have shown that they have what it takes to compete at the highest level and they should be expected to contend for the Stanley Cup for years to come.

Secondly, this series has shown that goalie play is still vitally important in today’s NHL. In an era when many people have proclaimed that “goals are everything,” Lundqvist proved that a great goaltender can still make all the difference in a playoff series.

Finally, this series has shown us that there is still room for skilled players like Gaborik in today’s NHL. In an era when many teams are focusing on size and strength over skill, Gaborik proved that there is still a place for players who can create scoring chances out of nothing.

So what does all this mean for you? Well, if you’re a fan of either team, you can rest assured knowing that your team is poised for continued success in the coming years. And if you’re simply a fan of great hockey you can take solace in knowing that there are still plenty of skilled players out there who can provide you with hours of entertainment.

Conclusion

After nearly five full periods of scoreless hockey, the shootout went on for a record-setting 20 rounds. Finally, in the 21st round, Blue Jackets defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov beat Canucks goaltender Jacob Markstrom to give Columbus the victory.

The game was a battle of attrition, with neither team able to break through for a goal in regulation or overtime. Both goaltenders were excellent, making save after save to keep their team in it. In the end, it was Gavrikov who finally solved Markstrom and gave the Blue Jackets an incredible victory.

References

In the longest shootout in NHL history, the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 4-3 in Arena-Auditorium in Sunrise, Florida on December 28, 2005. The game lasted 12 rounds and 26 minutes of overtime, with Tampa Bay’s Martin St. Louis scoring the winning goal.

Here are some other notable facts about the game:
– It was the first game between the two teams since December 12, 2001.
– Florida had won all three previous meetings between the two teams.
– The game was originally scheduled for December 27, but was postponed due to a power outage caused by a lightning strike near the arena.
– Lightning goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin made 55 saves during regulation and overtime, while Panthers goaltender Roberto Luongo made 52 saves.