Matchup Index

Biggest Blowouts in WHA History

The largest winning margins in a single game. Forfeits and vacated results never count. Biggest margin: Minnesota Fighting Saints (1972-73 to 1975-76) beat Winnipeg Jets 12-2 on Jan 27, 1974.

 

# GameScoreMarginDate
1 Minnesota Fighting Saints (1972-73 to 1975-76) over Winnipeg JetsJan 27, 1974 12-210Jan 27, 1974
2 Phoenix Roadrunners over Indianapolis RacersMar 1, 1975 12-210Mar 1, 1975
3 Birmingham Bulls over Cincinnati StingersNov 24, 1977 12-210Nov 24, 1977
4 Winnipeg Jets over Edmonton OilersFeb 1, 1977 11-110Feb 1, 1977
5 Houston Aeros over Winnipeg JetsDec 19, 1973 10-010Dec 19, 1973
6 Houston Aeros over Indianapolis RacersNov 19, 1974 10-010Nov 19, 1974
7 Phoenix Roadrunners over Denver Spurs/Ottawa CivicsDec 27, 1975 10-010Dec 27, 1975
8 Quebec Nordiques over Winnipeg JetsDec 26, 1976 12-39Dec 26, 1976
9 Winnipeg Jets over Quebec NordiquesMay 24, 1977 12-39May 24, 1977
10 Cleveland Crusaders over Winnipeg JetsMar 11, 1973 11-29Mar 11, 1973
11 Toronto Toros over Minnesota Fighting Saints (1972-73 to 1975-76)Oct 22, 1974 11-29Oct 22, 1974
12 Winnipeg Jets over Birmingham BullsJan 11, 1978 11-29Jan 11, 1978
13 Quebec Nordiques over Houston AerosApr 25, 1978 11-29Apr 25, 1978
14 Minnesota Fighting Saints (1972-73 to 1975-76) over New York Golden Blades/Jersey KnightsNov 7, 1973 10-19Nov 7, 1973
15 Toronto Toros over Minnesota Fighting Saints (1972-73 to 1975-76)Dec 9, 1973 10-19Dec 9, 1973
16 Winnipeg Jets over New England WhalersMar 17, 1974 10-19Mar 17, 1974
17 Houston Aeros over Winnipeg JetsApr 13, 1974 10-19Apr 13, 1974
18 Winnipeg Jets over Toronto TorosNov 1, 1974 10-19Nov 1, 1974
19 Winnipeg Jets over Edmonton OilersMar 16, 1975 10-19Mar 16, 1975
20 Calgary Cowboys over Toronto TorosDec 23, 1975 10-19Dec 23, 1975
21 Quebec Nordiques over Winnipeg JetsJan 20, 1979 10-19Jan 20, 1979
22 Minnesota Fighting Saints (1972-73 to 1975-76) over Vancouver BlazersApr 3, 1974 9-09Apr 3, 1974
23 Cincinnati Stingers over Indianapolis RacersFeb 9, 1977 9-09Feb 9, 1977
24 New England Whalers over Calgary CowboysMar 20, 1977 9-09Mar 20, 1977
25 Winnipeg Jets over Birmingham BullsFeb 8, 1978 9-09Feb 8, 1978
26 Houston Aeros over Toronto TorosJan 23, 1973 11-38Jan 23, 1973
27 Edmonton Oilers over New York Golden Blades/Jersey KnightsJan 30, 1973 11-38Jan 30, 1973
28 Vancouver Blazers over Quebec NordiquesMar 9, 1973 11-38Mar 9, 1973
29 Cleveland Crusaders over Vancouver BlazersJan 6, 1974 11-38Jan 6, 1974
30 Winnipeg Jets over Michigan Stags/Baltimore BladesNov 3, 1974 11-38Nov 3, 1974
31 Winnipeg Jets over Cincinnati StingersNov 26, 1975 11-38Nov 26, 1975
32 Quebec Nordiques over Phoenix RoadrunnersOct 26, 1976 11-38Oct 26, 1976
33 Winnipeg Jets over Edmonton OilersOct 29, 1976 11-38Oct 29, 1976
34 Edmonton Oilers over Birmingham BullsJan 19, 1979 11-38Jan 19, 1979
35 San Diego Mariners over Winnipeg JetsMar 11, 1974 10-28Mar 11, 1974
36 Winnipeg Jets over Cincinnati StingersFeb 10, 1978 10-28Feb 10, 1978
37 Winnipeg Jets over New England WhalersMay 19, 1978 10-28May 19, 1978
38 Birmingham Bulls over CzechoslovakiaJan 7, 1979 10-28Jan 7, 1979
39 Edmonton Oilers over Winnipeg JetsMay 18, 1979 10-28May 18, 1979
40 New York Raiders over Quebec NordiquesDec 13, 1972 9-18Dec 13, 1972
41 Quebec Nordiques over New England WhalersDec 5, 1974 9-18Dec 5, 1974
42 Quebec Nordiques over Cincinnati StingersJan 27, 1976 9-18Jan 27, 1976
43 San Diego Mariners over Cincinnati StingersMar 25, 1976 9-18Mar 25, 1976
44 Winnipeg Jets over Houston AerosMay 27, 1976 9-18May 27, 1976
45 Houston Aeros over Phoenix RoadrunnersNov 5, 1976 9-18Nov 5, 1976
46 Winnipeg Jets over Indianapolis RacersOct 16, 1977 9-18Oct 16, 1977
47 Quebec Nordiques over Edmonton OilersApr 4, 1978 9-18Apr 4, 1978
48 New England Whalers over Edmonton OilersApr 21, 1978 9-18Apr 21, 1978
49 Birmingham Bulls over Winnipeg JetsFeb 23, 1979 9-18Feb 23, 1979
50 Winnipeg Jets over Los Angeles SharksNov 14, 1972 8-08Nov 14, 1972
51 Cleveland Crusaders over Philadelphia BlazersDec 25, 1972 8-08Dec 25, 1972
52 Edmonton Oilers over New York Golden Blades/Jersey KnightsNov 6, 1973 8-08Nov 6, 1973
53 Vancouver Blazers over Edmonton OilersFeb 5, 1974 8-08Feb 5, 1974
54 Houston Aeros over Winnipeg JetsMar 27, 1975 8-08Mar 27, 1975
55 Winnipeg Jets over New England WhalersJan 18, 1976 8-08Jan 18, 1976
56 Cincinnati Stingers over Phoenix RoadrunnersDec 12, 1976 8-08Dec 12, 1976
57 Quebec Nordiques over Calgary CowboysMar 19, 1977 8-08Mar 19, 1977
58 Edmonton Oilers over Houston AerosMar 30, 1977 8-08Mar 30, 1977
59 Cincinnati Stingers over Indianapolis RacersFeb 1, 1978 8-08Feb 1, 1978
60 San Diego Mariners over Quebec NordiquesFeb 17, 1974 10-37Feb 17, 1974
61 Quebec Nordiques over Indianapolis RacersNov 13, 1974 10-37Nov 13, 1974
62 Calgary Cowboys over Edmonton OilersJan 20, 1976 10-37Jan 20, 1976
63 Indianapolis Racers over New England WhalersFeb 19, 1976 10-37Feb 19, 1976
64 Winnipeg Jets over Quebec NordiquesMar 10, 1976 10-37Mar 10, 1976
65 Winnipeg Jets over Birmingham BullsOct 23, 1977 10-37Oct 23, 1977
66 Chicago Cougars over New York Golden Blades/Jersey KnightsJan 25, 1973 9-27Jan 25, 1973
67 Los Angeles Sharks over New York Golden Blades/Jersey KnightsJan 28, 1973 9-27Jan 28, 1973
68 Vancouver Blazers over New York Golden Blades/Jersey KnightsFeb 16, 1973 9-27Feb 16, 1973
69 New England Whalers over Winnipeg JetsNov 7, 1973 9-27Nov 7, 1973
70 Minnesota Fighting Saints (1972-73 to 1975-76) over Los Angeles SharksDec 4, 1973 9-27Dec 4, 1973
71 Chicago Cougars over Toronto TorosMay 4, 1974 9-27May 4, 1974
72 Toronto Toros over Quebec NordiquesNov 23, 1974 9-27Nov 23, 1974
73 Toronto Toros over Indianapolis RacersNov 24, 1974 9-27Nov 24, 1974
74 Houston Aeros over Edmonton OilersJan 15, 1975 9-27Jan 15, 1975
75 Phoenix Roadrunners over San Diego MarinersFeb 5, 1975 9-27Feb 5, 1975
76 San Diego Mariners over Quebec NordiquesFeb 11, 1975 9-27Feb 11, 1975
77 Calgary Cowboys over Indianapolis RacersFeb 18, 1975 9-27Feb 18, 1975
78 San Diego Mariners over Michigan Stags/Baltimore BladesApr 3, 1975 9-27Apr 3, 1975
79 Quebec Nordiques over Cleveland CrusadersDec 2, 1975 9-27Dec 2, 1975
80 Houston Aeros over San Diego MarinersMar 9, 1976 9-27Mar 9, 1976
81 Winnipeg Jets over Minnesota Fighting Saints (1972-73 to 1976-77)Nov 5, 1976 9-27Nov 5, 1976
82 Winnipeg Jets over Phoenix RoadrunnersJan 11, 1977 9-27Jan 11, 1977
83 Edmonton Oilers over Phoenix RoadrunnersJan 23, 1977 9-27Jan 23, 1977
84 Quebec Nordiques over Phoenix RoadrunnersMar 8, 1977 9-27Mar 8, 1977
85 Cincinnati Stingers over Calgary CowboysMar 12, 1977 9-27Mar 12, 1977
86 Birmingham Bulls over Quebec NordiquesMar 9, 1978 9-27Mar 9, 1978
87 Cincinnati Stingers over Houston AerosMar 22, 1978 9-27Mar 22, 1978
88 Winnipeg Jets over Quebec NordiquesApr 25, 1979 9-27Apr 25, 1979
89 Chicago Cougars over Ottawa NationalsNov 23, 1972 8-17Nov 23, 1972
90 Quebec Nordiques over New York Golden Blades/Jersey KnightsOct 20, 1973 8-17Oct 20, 1973
91 Edmonton Oilers over Michigan Stags/Baltimore BladesMar 12, 1974 8-17Mar 12, 1974
92 Houston Aeros over Vancouver BlazersMar 27, 1974 8-17Mar 27, 1974
93 Vancouver Blazers over Michigan Stags/Baltimore BladesDec 26, 1974 8-17Dec 26, 1974
94 Phoenix Roadrunners over Michigan Stags/Baltimore BladesFeb 1, 1975 8-17Feb 1, 1975
95 Winnipeg Jets over Edmonton OilersJan 4, 1976 8-17Jan 4, 1976
96 New England Whalers over Birmingham BullsDec 27, 1977 8-17Dec 27, 1977
97 Winnipeg Jets over Cincinnati StingersFeb 4, 1979 8-17Feb 4, 1979
98 Winnipeg Jets over Houston AerosFeb 16, 1973 7-07Feb 16, 1973
99 Toronto Toros over Chicago CougarsNov 10, 1974 7-07Nov 10, 1974
100 Edmonton Oilers over Michigan Stags/Baltimore BladesDec 8, 1974 7-07Dec 8, 1974

How this list works

Single games ranked by the winner's margin, then by winning score and the earlier date. Ties, forfeits and vacated results never count.

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Records include games through Oct 27, 2026.

Sources

Records are computed from every final game result in the Matchup Index database. About the data.