1982–83 Los Angeles Kings season
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The 1982–83 season saw the Kings miss the playoffs, finishing last in the Smythe Division.
attended the camp on a tryout basis. He had played four years at St. Lawrence University, but had never been drafted. Based on his performance at camp, Laskoski was named the number one goalie for the team. Laskoski was not signed to a contract until after several regular season games, earning $200 per game.
's consecutive goal streak at 30. However, it was one of the few highlights as the Kings finished last in the division. The Kings finished with the fewest goals scored in the Division and the highest goals against in the division. Laskoski played in 46 games as the number one goalie, but the team played four other goalies in the backup role.
Offseason
Goaltender Gary LaskoskiGary Laskoski
Gary Laskoski is a professional hockey player who played for the Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League. He played 59 games for the Kings over two seasons after playing for the St. Lawrence University Saints of the ECAC for four years...
attended the camp on a tryout basis. He had played four years at St. Lawrence University, but had never been drafted. Based on his performance at camp, Laskoski was named the number one goalie for the team. Laskoski was not signed to a contract until after several regular season games, earning $200 per game.
Regular season
One highlight came on January 18, when Laskoski and the Kings ended Wayne GretzkyWayne Gretzky
Wayne Douglas Gretzky, CC is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former head coach. Nicknamed "The Great One", he is generally regarded as the best player in the history of the National Hockey League , and has been called "the greatest hockey player ever" by many sportswriters,...
's consecutive goal streak at 30. However, it was one of the few highlights as the Kings finished last in the division. The Kings finished with the fewest goals scored in the Division and the highest goals against in the division. Laskoski played in 46 games as the number one goalie, but the team played four other goalies in the backup role.
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T | October 6, 1982 | 3–3 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1982–83 1982–83 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
0–0–1 |
| 2 | W | October 9, 1982 | 3–1 | Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... (1982–83 1982–83 Calgary Flames season The 1982–83 Calgary Flames season was the third season in Calgary and 11th for the Flames franchise in the National Hockey League. Despite finishing the season below .500, the Flames had their best ever finish in the division standings, placing second in the Smythe Division... ) |
1–0–1 |
| 3 | W | October 12, 1982 | 5–3 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1982–83 1982–83 Winnipeg Jets season -Game log:-Playoffs: Regular Season # Player Name Age Pos. GP G A Pts PIM Dale Hawerchuk 19 C 79 40 51 91 31 Paul MacLean 24 F 80 32 44 76 121... ) |
2–0–1 |
| 4 | T | October 14, 1982 | 4–4 | @ Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1982–83 1982–83 Quebec Nordiques season The 1982–83 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques fourth season in the National Hockey League. In the 1981–82 season, Quebec recorded their first winning season in the NHL, as they had a record of 33-31-16, earning 82 points, in which they finished fourth in the Adams Division, qualifying for... ) |
2–0–2 |
| 5 | L | October 16, 1982 | 1–4 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1982–83 1982–83 New York Islanders season The 1982-83 New York Islanders season was the 11th in the franchise's history. It involved winning the Stanley Cup.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
2–1–2 |
| 6 | W | October 17, 1982 | 5–3 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1982–83 1982–83 New York Rangers season The 1982–83 New York Rangers season was the 57th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, New York compiled a 35–35–10 record and finished in fourth place in the Patrick Division. The Rangers qualified for the NHL playoffs, where they defeated the Philadelphia... ) |
3–1–2 |
| 7 | W | October 20, 1982 | 7–4 | New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1982–83 1982–83 New Jersey Devils season The New Jersey Devils 1982–83 NHL season was the franchise's ninth season in the NHL and the first in New Jersey after moving from Denver, Colorado, where they were known as the Colorado Rockies. The Devils first ever game was a 3-3 tie with the Pittsburgh Penguins, where first captain Don Lever... ) |
4–1–2 |
| 8 | L | October 23, 1982 | 3–5 | Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1982–83 1982–83 Hartford Whalers season -Game log:... ) |
4–2–2 |
| 9 | W | October 24, 1982 | 5–4 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1982–83 1982–83 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
5–2–2 |
| 10 | L | October 27, 1982 | 3–7 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1982–83 1982–83 Winnipeg Jets season -Game log:-Playoffs: Regular Season # Player Name Age Pos. GP G A Pts PIM Dale Hawerchuk 19 C 79 40 51 91 31 Paul MacLean 24 F 80 32 44 76 121... ) |
5–3–2 |
| 11 | L | October 29, 1982 | 3–6 | @ Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1982–83 1982–83 Edmonton Oilers season The 1982–83 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 4th season in the NHL, their 2nd straight season of finishing with over 100 points, and they won the Smythe Division for the 2nd straight season... ) |
5–4–2 |
| 12 | T | October 30, 1982 | 5–5 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1982–83 1982–83 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1982–83 Chicago Black Hawks season was the fifty-seventh season of operation of the Chicago Black Hawks in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
5–4–3 |
| 13 | W | November 3, 1982 | 6–2 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1982–83 1982–83 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1982–83 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 66th season of the franchise, 56th season as the Maple Leafs.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:-Transactions:... ) |
6–4–3 |
| 14 | W | November 6, 1982 | 6–2 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1982–83 1982–83 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1982–83 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their sixteenth in the National Hockey League. This was the Penguins worst season to date, winning a meagre 18 games and accumulating only 45 points: they finished in last place in the NHL.... ) |
7–4–3 |
| 15 | L | November 9, 1982 | 4–5 | @ Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... (1982–83 1982–83 Calgary Flames season The 1982–83 Calgary Flames season was the third season in Calgary and 11th for the Flames franchise in the National Hockey League. Despite finishing the season below .500, the Flames had their best ever finish in the division standings, placing second in the Smythe Division... ) |
7–5–3 |
| 16 | L | November 10, 1982 | 2–4 | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1982–83 1982–83 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
7–6–3 |
| 17 | W | November 13, 1982 | 2–1 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1982–83 1982–83 Montreal Canadiens season The 1982–83 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 74th season. The season involved being eliminated in the Adams Division semi-finals vs the Buffalo Sabres 3 games to 0.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
8–6–3 |
| 18 | L | November 16, 1982 | 3–8 | Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1982–83 1982–83 Minnesota North Stars season The 1982–83 Minnesota North Stars season was the North Stars' 16th season.-NHL Draft:In the summer of 1982, General Manager Lou Nanne orchestrated one of the franchise's biggest moves ever, and landed a star in the making, by drafting highly coveted Brian Bellows... ) |
8–7–3 |
| 19 | W | November 18, 1982 | 4–1 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1982–83 1982–83 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals;... ) |
9–7–3 |
| 20 | L | November 20, 1982 | 2–5 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1982–83 1982–83 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
9–8–3 |
| 21 | W | November 24, 1982 | 3–0 | New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1982–83 1982–83 New Jersey Devils season The New Jersey Devils 1982–83 NHL season was the franchise's ninth season in the NHL and the first in New Jersey after moving from Denver, Colorado, where they were known as the Colorado Rockies. The Devils first ever game was a 3-3 tie with the Pittsburgh Penguins, where first captain Don Lever... ) |
10–8–3 |
| 22 | L | November 27, 1982 | 0–4 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1982–83 1982–83 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1982–83 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 16th season in the National Hockey League .In 1982–83, Mark Howe, son of hockey legend Gordie Howe and a star defenseman in his own right, was acquired via a trade with the Hartford Whalers prior to the season. He would immediately become the... ) |
10–9–3 |
| 23 | W | November 30, 1982 | 5–2 | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1982–83 1982–83 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
11–9–3 |
| 24 | W | December 1, 1982 | 4–1 | Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... (1982–83 1982–83 Calgary Flames season The 1982–83 Calgary Flames season was the third season in Calgary and 11th for the Flames franchise in the National Hockey League. Despite finishing the season below .500, the Flames had their best ever finish in the division standings, placing second in the Smythe Division... ) |
12–9–3 |
| 25 | W | December 4, 1982 | 6–3 | St. Louis Blues (1982–83 1982–83 St. Louis Blues season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
13–9–3 |
| 26 | L | December 5, 1982 | 3–7 | @ Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1982–83 1982–83 Edmonton Oilers season The 1982–83 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 4th season in the NHL, their 2nd straight season of finishing with over 100 points, and they won the Smythe Division for the 2nd straight season... ) |
13–10–3 |
| 27 | T | December 7, 1982 | 4–4 | @ Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... (1982–83 1982–83 Calgary Flames season The 1982–83 Calgary Flames season was the third season in Calgary and 11th for the Flames franchise in the National Hockey League. Despite finishing the season below .500, the Flames had their best ever finish in the division standings, placing second in the Smythe Division... ) |
13–10–4 |
| 28 | T | December 9, 1982 | 3–3 | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1982–83 1982–83 Edmonton Oilers season The 1982–83 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 4th season in the NHL, their 2nd straight season of finishing with over 100 points, and they won the Smythe Division for the 2nd straight season... ) |
13–10–5 |
| 29 | L | December 11, 1982 | 3–4 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1982–83 1982–83 Winnipeg Jets season -Game log:-Playoffs: Regular Season # Player Name Age Pos. GP G A Pts PIM Dale Hawerchuk 19 C 79 40 51 91 31 Paul MacLean 24 F 80 32 44 76 121... ) |
13–11–5 |
| 30 | L | December 14, 1982 | 2–7 | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1982–83 1982–83 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... ) |
13–12–5 |
| 31 | L | December 15, 1982 | 1–7 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1982–83 1982–83 New York Rangers season The 1982–83 New York Rangers season was the 57th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, New York compiled a 35–35–10 record and finished in fourth place in the Patrick Division. The Rangers qualified for the NHL playoffs, where they defeated the Philadelphia... ) |
13–13–5 |
| 32 | L | December 18, 1982 | 0–4 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1982–83 1982–83 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
13–14–5 |
| 33 | L | December 19, 1982 | 4–6 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1982–83 1982–83 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1982–83 Chicago Black Hawks season was the fifty-seventh season of operation of the Chicago Black Hawks in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
13–15–5 |
| 34 | L | December 21, 1982 | 2–4 | Winnipeg Jets (1982–83 1982–83 Winnipeg Jets season -Game log:-Playoffs: Regular Season # Player Name Age Pos. GP G A Pts PIM Dale Hawerchuk 19 C 79 40 51 91 31 Paul MacLean 24 F 80 32 44 76 121... ) |
13–16–5 |
| 35 | L | December 23, 1982 | 2–6 | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1982–83 1982–83 Edmonton Oilers season The 1982–83 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 4th season in the NHL, their 2nd straight season of finishing with over 100 points, and they won the Smythe Division for the 2nd straight season... ) |
13–17–5 |
| 36 | W | December 26, 1982 | 4–2 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1982–83 1982–83 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
14–17–5 |
| 37 | L | December 29, 1982 | 3–4 | Winnipeg Jets (1982–83 1982–83 Winnipeg Jets season -Game log:-Playoffs: Regular Season # Player Name Age Pos. GP G A Pts PIM Dale Hawerchuk 19 C 79 40 51 91 31 Paul MacLean 24 F 80 32 44 76 121... ) |
14–18–5 |
| 38 | L | January 6, 1983 | 3–11 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1982–83 1982–83 Montreal Canadiens season The 1982–83 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 74th season. The season involved being eliminated in the Adams Division semi-finals vs the Buffalo Sabres 3 games to 0.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
14–19–5 |
| 39 | L | January 8, 1983 | 5–7 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1982–83 1982–83 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1982–83 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 66th season of the franchise, 56th season as the Maple Leafs.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:-Transactions:... ) |
14–20–5 |
| 40 | L | January 9, 1983 | 2–7 | @ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1982–83 1982–83 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
14–21–5 |
| 41 | W | January 11, 1983 | 9–7 | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1982–83 1982–83 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... ) |
15–21–5 |
| 42 | T | January 13, 1983 | 4–4 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1982–83 1982–83 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals;... ) |
15–21–6 |
| 43 | L | January 15, 1983 | 2–5 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1982–83 1982–83 New York Islanders season The 1982-83 New York Islanders season was the 11th in the franchise's history. It involved winning the Stanley Cup.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
15–22–6 |
| 44 | L | January 16, 1983 | 3–5 | @ New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1982–83 1982–83 New Jersey Devils season The New Jersey Devils 1982–83 NHL season was the franchise's ninth season in the NHL and the first in New Jersey after moving from Denver, Colorado, where they were known as the Colorado Rockies. The Devils first ever game was a 3-3 tie with the Pittsburgh Penguins, where first captain Don Lever... ) |
15–23–6 |
| 45 | T | January 18, 1983 | 3–3 | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1982–83 1982–83 Edmonton Oilers season The 1982–83 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 4th season in the NHL, their 2nd straight season of finishing with over 100 points, and they won the Smythe Division for the 2nd straight season... ) |
15–23–7 |
| 46 | W | January 20, 1983 | 4–3 | Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1982–83 1982–83 Hartford Whalers season -Game log:... ) |
16–23–7 |
| 47 | L | January 23, 1983 | 6–8 | @ Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1982–83 1982–83 Edmonton Oilers season The 1982–83 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 4th season in the NHL, their 2nd straight season of finishing with over 100 points, and they won the Smythe Division for the 2nd straight season... ) |
16–24–7 |
| 48 | L | January 25, 1983 | 6–8 | Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... (1982–83 1982–83 Calgary Flames season The 1982–83 Calgary Flames season was the third season in Calgary and 11th for the Flames franchise in the National Hockey League. Despite finishing the season below .500, the Flames had their best ever finish in the division standings, placing second in the Smythe Division... ) |
16–25–7 |
| 49 | L | January 27, 1983 | 4–6 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1982–83 1982–83 New York Islanders season The 1982-83 New York Islanders season was the 11th in the franchise's history. It involved winning the Stanley Cup.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Player stats:... ) |
16–26–7 |
| 50 | L | January 29, 1983 | 2–4 | @ St. Louis Blues (1982–83 1982–83 St. Louis Blues season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
16–27–7 |
| 51 | T | February 1, 1983 | 5–5 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1982–83 1982–83 New York Rangers season The 1982–83 New York Rangers season was the 57th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, New York compiled a 35–35–10 record and finished in fourth place in the Patrick Division. The Rangers qualified for the NHL playoffs, where they defeated the Philadelphia... ) |
16–27–8 |
| 52 | W | February 3, 1983 | 7–4 | @ Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1982–83 1982–83 Edmonton Oilers season The 1982–83 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 4th season in the NHL, their 2nd straight season of finishing with over 100 points, and they won the Smythe Division for the 2nd straight season... ) |
17–27–8 |
| 53 | L | February 5, 1983 | 0–2 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1982–83 1982–83 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1982–83 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 16th season in the National Hockey League .In 1982–83, Mark Howe, son of hockey legend Gordie Howe and a star defenseman in his own right, was acquired via a trade with the Hartford Whalers prior to the season. He would immediately become the... ) |
17–28–8 |
| 54 | W | February 10, 1983 | 7–2 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1982–83 1982–83 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
18–28–8 |
| 55 | L | February 12, 1983 | 4–6 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1982–83 1982–83 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1982–83 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their sixteenth in the National Hockey League. This was the Penguins worst season to date, winning a meagre 18 games and accumulating only 45 points: they finished in last place in the NHL.... ) |
18–29–8 |
| 56 | W | February 13, 1983 | 5–4 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1982–83 1982–83 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1982–83 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 16th season in the National Hockey League .In 1982–83, Mark Howe, son of hockey legend Gordie Howe and a star defenseman in his own right, was acquired via a trade with the Hartford Whalers prior to the season. He would immediately become the... ) |
19–29–8 |
| 57 | W | February 15, 1983 | 5–2 | @ Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1982–83 1982–83 Hartford Whalers season -Game log:... ) |
20–29–8 |
| 58 | T | February 17, 1983 | 5–5 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1982–83 1982–83 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals;... ) |
20–29–9 |
| 59 | T | February 19, 1983 | 3–3 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1982–83 1982–83 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... ) |
20–29–10 |
| 60 | L | February 20, 1983 | 2–5 | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1982–83 1982–83 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
20–30–10 |
| 61 | W | February 22, 1983 | 5–3 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1982–83 1982–83 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
21–30–10 |
| 62 | W | February 24, 1983 | 8–0 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1982–83 1982–83 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
22–30–10 |
| 63 | W | February 26, 1983 | 6–2 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1982–83 1982–83 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1982–83 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 66th season of the franchise, 56th season as the Maple Leafs.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:-Transactions:... ) |
23–30–10 |
| 64 | L | March 1, 1983 | 2–7 | @ St. Louis Blues (1982–83 1982–83 St. Louis Blues season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
23–31–10 |
| 65 | L | March 2, 1983 | 3–5 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1982–83 1982–83 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1982–83 Chicago Black Hawks season was the fifty-seventh season of operation of the Chicago Black Hawks in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
23–32–10 |
| 66 | T | March 5, 1983 | 4–4 | @ Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... (1982–83 1982–83 Calgary Flames season The 1982–83 Calgary Flames season was the third season in Calgary and 11th for the Flames franchise in the National Hockey League. Despite finishing the season below .500, the Flames had their best ever finish in the division standings, placing second in the Smythe Division... ) |
23–32–11 |
| 67 | L | March 6, 1983 | 3–8 | @ Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1982–83 1982–83 Minnesota North Stars season The 1982–83 Minnesota North Stars season was the North Stars' 16th season.-NHL Draft:In the summer of 1982, General Manager Lou Nanne orchestrated one of the franchise's biggest moves ever, and landed a star in the making, by drafting highly coveted Brian Bellows... ) |
23–33–11 |
| 68 | W | March 8, 1983 | 6–4 | Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... (1982–83 1982–83 Calgary Flames season The 1982–83 Calgary Flames season was the third season in Calgary and 11th for the Flames franchise in the National Hockey League. Despite finishing the season below .500, the Flames had their best ever finish in the division standings, placing second in the Smythe Division... ) |
24–33–11 |
| 69 | L | March 13, 1983 | 5–6 | Winnipeg Jets (1982–83 1982–83 Winnipeg Jets season -Game log:-Playoffs: Regular Season # Player Name Age Pos. GP G A Pts PIM Dale Hawerchuk 19 C 79 40 51 91 31 Paul MacLean 24 F 80 32 44 76 121... ) |
24–34–11 |
| 70 | W | March 15, 1983 | 4–3 | Winnipeg Jets (1982–83 1982–83 Winnipeg Jets season -Game log:-Playoffs: Regular Season # Player Name Age Pos. GP G A Pts PIM Dale Hawerchuk 19 C 79 40 51 91 31 Paul MacLean 24 F 80 32 44 76 121... ) |
25–34–11 |
| 71 | W | March 17, 1983 | 4–3 | Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1982–83 1982–83 Quebec Nordiques season The 1982–83 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques fourth season in the National Hockey League. In the 1981–82 season, Quebec recorded their first winning season in the NHL, as they had a record of 33-31-16, earning 82 points, in which they finished fourth in the Adams Division, qualifying for... ) |
26–34–11 |
| 72 | L | March 19, 1983 | 4–7 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1982–83 1982–83 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1982–83 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their sixteenth in the National Hockey League. This was the Penguins worst season to date, winning a meagre 18 games and accumulating only 45 points: they finished in last place in the NHL.... ) |
26–35–11 |
| 73 | L | March 22, 1983 | 5–6 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1982–83 1982–83 Montreal Canadiens season The 1982–83 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 74th season. The season involved being eliminated in the Adams Division semi-finals vs the Buffalo Sabres 3 games to 0.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
26–36–11 |
| 74 | L | March 24, 1983 | 3–7 | @ Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1982–83 1982–83 Quebec Nordiques season The 1982–83 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques fourth season in the National Hockey League. In the 1981–82 season, Quebec recorded their first winning season in the NHL, as they had a record of 33-31-16, earning 82 points, in which they finished fourth in the Adams Division, qualifying for... ) |
26–37–11 |
| 75 | L | March 26, 1983 | 3–9 | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1982–83 1982–83 Edmonton Oilers season The 1982–83 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 4th season in the NHL, their 2nd straight season of finishing with over 100 points, and they won the Smythe Division for the 2nd straight season... ) |
26–38–11 |
| 76 | L | March 27, 1983 | 4–8 | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1982–83 1982–83 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
26–39–11 |
| 77 | L | March 29, 1983 | 3–5 | @ Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... (1982–83 1982–83 Calgary Flames season The 1982–83 Calgary Flames season was the third season in Calgary and 11th for the Flames franchise in the National Hockey League. Despite finishing the season below .500, the Flames had their best ever finish in the division standings, placing second in the Smythe Division... ) |
26–40–11 |
| 78 | L | March 30, 1983 | 5–10 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1982–83 1982–83 Winnipeg Jets season -Game log:-Playoffs: Regular Season # Player Name Age Pos. GP G A Pts PIM Dale Hawerchuk 19 C 79 40 51 91 31 Paul MacLean 24 F 80 32 44 76 121... ) |
26–41–11 |
| 79 | W | April 2, 1983 | 8–5 | Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1982–83 1982–83 Minnesota North Stars season The 1982–83 Minnesota North Stars season was the North Stars' 16th season.-NHL Draft:In the summer of 1982, General Manager Lou Nanne orchestrated one of the franchise's biggest moves ever, and landed a star in the making, by drafting highly coveted Brian Bellows... ) |
27–41–11 |
| 80 | T | April 3, 1983 | 2–2 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1982–83 1982–83 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
27–41–12 |
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Awards and records
- Marcel DionneMarcel DionneMarcel Elphege "Little Beaver" Dionne is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers...
- Kings' representative at the NHL All-Star Game35th National Hockey League All-Star GameThe 35th National Hockey League All-Star Game was held on February 8, 1983, at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, home to the New York Islanders. In the game, Edmonton Oilers' centre Wayne Gretzky set an All-Star Game record by scoring all of his four goals in the third...
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