NHL History: The Biggest Blowouts in NHL History

The NHL has always been fiercely competitive. The biggest blowouts in NHL history are the three biggest defeats. To make it more interesting, we chose games where the losing team didn't manage a single point.

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Detroit Red Wings beat New York Rangers 15 to 0 in 1944. It was the worst defeat in NHL history. Connie Dion got his first shutout. Syd Howe scored three goals. The game started with two goals in the first period. Five goals followed in second period, with another eight in third.

Edmonton Oilers beat Vancouver Canucks 13-0 in one of the biggest blowouts in NHL history. Dave Lumley scored a hat trick. Oilers fans debate which team from the 80s dynasty was the best.

Detroit Red Wings lost 13-0 to Toronto Maple Leafs in 1971. The Maple Leaf's attack consisted of Darryl Sittler and Norm Ullman. Toronto had 49 shots on goal, with 13 of them being successful.