What is the Longest an NHL Game has Gone Without a Whistle?
The longest an NHL game has gone without a whistle is 20 minutes and 33 seconds. This occurred during the third period of a game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Islanders on March 5, 2016. The Islanders scored a goal with just 3:33 remaining in the period, and the clock continued to run for the next 17 minutes without any stoppages.
The lack of whistles was due to a combination of factors. First, both teams were playing very cleanly, with no penalties or significant stoppages. Second, the referees were allowing the game to flow, and were not making any unnecessary whistles. Finally, the Hurricanes pulled their goalie with a few minutes remaining, which forced the Islanders to play more conservatively.
The 20-minute, 33-second stretch without a whistle is the longest such stretch in NHL history. It is a testament to the skill and discipline of both teams involved.
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- Who has scored the most goals in an NHL game? Wayne Gretzky (8)
- What is the highest-scoring NHL game in history? Detroit Red Wings 15, Toronto Maple Leafs 0 (March 13, 1944)
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