1991–92 Buffalo Sabres season
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The 1991–92 Buffalo Sabres
season
saw the Sabres finish in third place in the Adams Division
with a record of 31 wins, 37 losses, and 12 ties for 74 points
. They lost the Adams Division Semi-final to the Boston Bruins
in seven games.
, turned down a four year, $6 million contract offer and refused to report to the Islanders for the start of the 1991–92 NHL season. Three weeks into the season, on October 25, 1991, LaFontaine was traded, along with teammate Randy Wood, to the Buffalo Sabres
for four players, including former first overall pick Pierre Turgeon
.
's 354 penalty minutes, the Buffalo Sabres set an NHL record for team penalty minutes, with 2713.
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:...
season
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
saw the Sabres finish in third place in the Adams Division
Adams Division
The NHL's Adams Division was formed in 1974 as part of the Prince of Wales Conference. The division existed for 19 seasons until 1993. It was named in honor of Charles Francis Adams, the founder of the Boston Bruins...
with a record of 31 wins, 37 losses, and 12 ties for 74 points
Point (ice hockey)
Point in ice hockey has three official meanings:* A point is awarded to a player for each goal scored or assist earned. The total number of goals plus assists equals total points. In some European leagues, a goal counts as two points, and an assist counts as one...
. They lost the Adams Division Semi-final to the 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...
in seven games.
NHL Draft
| Round | # | Player | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13. | Philippe Boucher Philippe Boucher Philippe Boucher is a retired French Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League. He is currently the General Manager of the Rimouski Oceanic of the QMJHL.-Amateur:... |
Granby Bisons Granby Bisons The Granby Bisons were a junior ice hockey team founded in 1981 after the team moved from Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, where they had previously been known as the Sorel Éperviers. The Bisons played at Arena Leonard Grondin in Granby, Quebec. In 1995 they were renamed the Granby Prédateurs. Today they are... (QMJHL) |
|
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | W | October 12, 1991 | 5–4 | @ 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Quebec Nordiques season -Off-season:Quebec once again had the first overall draft pick heading into the 1991 NHL Entry Draft, as this marked the third consecutive season the Nordiques had the first overall selection. With the pick, Quebec selected Eric Lindros of the Oshawa Generals... ) |
1–2–1 |
| 5 | L | October 13, 1991 | 1–3 | 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,... (1991–92 1991–92 Vancouver Canucks season The 1991–92 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks' 22nd NHL season.In the off-season, the Canucks fourth round draft pick in 1989 was finally validated and the Canucks now officially held the NHL rights to Pavel Bure. There was still a problem, though... ) |
1–3–1 |
| 6 | L | October 16, 1991 | 1–5 | @ 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 ... (1991–92 1991–92 Montreal Canadiens season The 1991–92 Montreal Canadiens season was the Canadiens' 83rd season. The season saw the Canadiens place first in the Adams Division and make it to the second round of the playoffs, losing to the Boston Bruins in the Adams Division final. The sweep cost coach Pat Burns his job as he was let go... ) |
1–4–1 |
| 7 | W | October 18, 1991 | 3–1 | 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 ... (1991–92 1991–92 Montreal Canadiens season The 1991–92 Montreal Canadiens season was the Canadiens' 83rd season. The season saw the Canadiens place first in the Adams Division and make it to the second round of the playoffs, losing to the Boston Bruins in the Adams Division final. The sweep cost coach Pat Burns his job as he was let go... ) |
2–4–1 |
| 8 | L | October 19, 1991 | 1–4 | @ 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Hartford Whalers season The 1991–92 Hartford Whalers season saw the Whalers finish in fourth place in the Adams Division with a record of 26 wins, 41 losses, and 13 ties for 65 points. They lost the Adams Division Semi-finals in seven games to the Montreal Canadiens, with Russ Courtnall scoring in Game 7 at the Montreal... ) |
2–5–1 |
| 9 | W | October 25, 1991 | 3–1 | San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1991–92 1991–92 San Jose Sharks season The 1991–92 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks' inaugural season. They finished in sixth place in the Smythe Division with a record of 17 wins, 58 losses, and 5 ties for 39 points. Goaltender Jeff Hackett was named team MVP.-Connection to Minnesota:... ) |
3–5–1 |
| 10 | W | October 27, 1991 | 5–1 | 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Hartford Whalers season The 1991–92 Hartford Whalers season saw the Whalers finish in fourth place in the Adams Division with a record of 26 wins, 41 losses, and 13 ties for 65 points. They lost the Adams Division Semi-finals in seven games to the Montreal Canadiens, with Russ Courtnall scoring in Game 7 at the Montreal... ) |
4–5–1 |
| 11 | L | October 30, 1991 | 1–3 | @ 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Detroit Red Wings season The 1991–92 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' 69th season. The Wings made it to the second round of the playoffs before losing to the Chicago Blackhawks. The Red Wings, along with the New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins, had five 30-goal scorers.-Offseason:In the Entry Draft, the... ) |
4–6–1 |
| 12 | L | November 1, 1991 | 1–5 | 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 ... (1991–92 1991–92 Montreal Canadiens season The 1991–92 Montreal Canadiens season was the Canadiens' 83rd season. The season saw the Canadiens place first in the Adams Division and make it to the second round of the playoffs, losing to the Boston Bruins in the Adams Division final. The sweep cost coach Pat Burns his job as he was let go... ) |
4–7–1 |
| 13 | L | November 2, 1991 | 0–5 | @ 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 ... (1991–92 1991–92 Montreal Canadiens season The 1991–92 Montreal Canadiens season was the Canadiens' 83rd season. The season saw the Canadiens place first in the Adams Division and make it to the second round of the playoffs, losing to the Boston Bruins in the Adams Division final. The sweep cost coach Pat Burns his job as he was let go... ) |
4–8–1 |
| 14 | L | November 7, 1991 | 2–5 | @ 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1991–92 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 25th season in the National Hockey League . The Flyers hosted the 43rd NHL All-Star Game.... ) |
4–9–1 |
| 15 | W | November 8, 1991 | 4–3 OT | 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1991–92 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 25th season in the National Hockey League . The Flyers hosted the 43rd NHL All-Star Game.... ) |
5–9–1 |
| 16 | W | November 12, 1991 | 7–1 | @ San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1991–92 1991–92 San Jose Sharks season The 1991–92 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks' inaugural season. They finished in sixth place in the Smythe Division with a record of 17 wins, 58 losses, and 5 ties for 39 points. Goaltender Jeff Hackett was named team MVP.-Connection to Minnesota:... ) |
6–9–1 |
| 17 | T | November 14, 1991 | 2–2 OT | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1991–92 1991–92 Los Angeles Kings season The 1991–92 Los Angeles Kings season saw the Kings finishing second in the Smythe Division with a record of 35-31-14. However, they were eliminated in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Edmonton Oilers... ) |
6–9–2 |
| 18 | W | November 16, 1991 | 5–4 | @ 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Calgary Flames season The 1991–92 Calgary Flames season was the 12th National Hockey League season in Calgary. This season represented the start of a new era for the Flames, as Cliff Fletcher, the only general manager the franchise had ever known, left the team to take up the same position with the Toronto Maple Leafs... ) |
7–9–2 |
| 19 | W | November 20, 1991 | 3–1 | 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Boston Bruins season The 1991–92 Boston Bruins season saw the Bruins finish in second place in the Adams Division with a record of 36 wins, 32 losses, and 12 ties for 84 points... ) |
8–9–2 |
| 20 | W | November 22, 1991 | 2–0 | Chicago Blackhawks 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Chicago Blackhawks season The 1991–92 Chicago Blackhawks season saw the Blackhawks finish second in the Norris Division with a record of 36 wins, 29 losses, and 15 ties for 87 points. They defeated the St. Louis Blues in six games in the Division Semi-finals and swept the first-place Detroit Red Wings in the Division Finals... ) |
9–9–2 |
| 21 | L | November 23, 1991 | 4–7 | @ 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Boston Bruins season The 1991–92 Boston Bruins season saw the Bruins finish in second place in the Adams Division with a record of 36 wins, 32 losses, and 12 ties for 84 points... ) |
9–10–2 |
| 22 | T | November 27, 1991 | 4–4 OT | 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Quebec Nordiques season -Off-season:Quebec once again had the first overall draft pick heading into the 1991 NHL Entry Draft, as this marked the third consecutive season the Nordiques had the first overall selection. With the pick, Quebec selected Eric Lindros of the Oshawa Generals... ) |
9–10–3 |
| 23 | L | November 29, 1991 | 4–5 OT | 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... (1991–92 1991–92 New York Rangers season The 1991–92 New York Rangers season saw the Rangers finish in first place in the Patrick Division with a record of 50 wins, 25 losses, and 5 ties for 105 points. This was the highest points total in the league that season, netting the Rangers the Presidents' Trophy. This season marked the first... ) |
9–11–3 |
| 24 | L | November 30, 1991 | 3–4 | @ 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Quebec Nordiques season -Off-season:Quebec once again had the first overall draft pick heading into the 1991 NHL Entry Draft, as this marked the third consecutive season the Nordiques had the first overall selection. With the pick, Quebec selected Eric Lindros of the Oshawa Generals... ) |
9–12–3 |
| 25 | L | December 4, 1991 | 4–5 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1991–92 1991–92 Winnipeg Jets season The 1991–92 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets' twenty seventh season, nineteenth in the NHL. The Jets placed first in the Smythe, and qualified for the playoffs. The Jets lost the Division Semi-final to the Vancouver Canucks .-Game log:... ) |
9–13–3 |
| 26 | T | December 7, 1991 | 6–6 OT | @ 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Hartford Whalers season The 1991–92 Hartford Whalers season saw the Whalers finish in fourth place in the Adams Division with a record of 26 wins, 41 losses, and 13 ties for 65 points. They lost the Adams Division Semi-finals in seven games to the Montreal Canadiens, with Russ Courtnall scoring in Game 7 at the Montreal... ) |
9–13–4 |
| 27 | L | December 8, 1991 | 2–4 | 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Calgary Flames season The 1991–92 Calgary Flames season was the 12th National Hockey League season in Calgary. This season represented the start of a new era for the Flames, as Cliff Fletcher, the only general manager the franchise had ever known, left the team to take up the same position with the Toronto Maple Leafs... ) |
9–14–4 |
| 28 | L | December 11, 1991 | 3–6 | St. Louis Blues (1991–92 1991–92 St. Louis Blues season The 1991–92 St. Louis Blues season saw the Blues finish in third place in the Norris Division with a record of 36 wins, 33 losses, and 11 ties for 83 points... ) |
9–15–4 |
| 29 | L | December 13, 1991 | 4–8 | 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Hartford Whalers season The 1991–92 Hartford Whalers season saw the Whalers finish in fourth place in the Adams Division with a record of 26 wins, 41 losses, and 13 ties for 65 points. They lost the Adams Division Semi-finals in seven games to the Montreal Canadiens, with Russ Courtnall scoring in Game 7 at the Montreal... ) |
9–16–4 |
| 30 | L | December 14, 1991 | 2–4 | @ 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 ... (1991–92 1991–92 Montreal Canadiens season The 1991–92 Montreal Canadiens season was the Canadiens' 83rd season. The season saw the Canadiens place first in the Adams Division and make it to the second round of the playoffs, losing to the Boston Bruins in the Adams Division final. The sweep cost coach Pat Burns his job as he was let go... ) |
9–17–4 |
| 31 | T | December 18, 1991 | 2–2 OT | 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Washington Capitals season In 1991-92, the Capitals were not shut out in any of their regular-season games and playoff games.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
9–17–5 |
| 32 | T | December 20, 1991 | 4–4 OT | 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 .... (1991–92 1991–92 Edmonton Oilers season The 1991–92 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 13th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 3rd round playoff appearance in 1990–91, losing to the Minnesota North Stars in the Campbell Conference finals.... ) |
9–17–6 |
| 33 | W | December 21, 1991 | 4–1 | @ 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Toronto Maple Leafs season -NHL draft:* Grant Fuhr was traded by Oilers with RW/LW Glenn Anderson and LW Craig Berube to the Toronto Maple Leafs for LW Vincent Damphousse, D Luke Richardson, G Peter Ing, C Scott Thornton and future considerations, September 19, 1991.-Regular season:... ) |
10–17–6 |
| 34 | L | December 23, 1991 | 3–4 | @ 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Hartford Whalers season The 1991–92 Hartford Whalers season saw the Whalers finish in fourth place in the Adams Division with a record of 26 wins, 41 losses, and 13 ties for 65 points. They lost the Adams Division Semi-finals in seven games to the Montreal Canadiens, with Russ Courtnall scoring in Game 7 at the Montreal... ) |
10–18–6 |
| 35 | W | December 27, 1991 | 8–1 | 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Boston Bruins season The 1991–92 Boston Bruins season saw the Bruins finish in second place in the Adams Division with a record of 36 wins, 32 losses, and 12 ties for 84 points... ) |
11–18–6 |
| 36 | L | December 28, 1991 | 0–3 | @ 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... (1991–92 1991–92 New Jersey Devils season The 1991–92 New Jersey Devils season was the team's tenth season in New Jersey. For the third consecutive season, the Devils qualified for the playoffs, this time losing in the division semi-finals to the New York Rangers.-Regular season:... ) |
11–19–6 |
| 37 | W | December 31, 1991 | 4–3 | St. Louis Blues (1991–92 1991–92 St. Louis Blues season The 1991–92 St. Louis Blues season saw the Blues finish in third place in the Norris Division with a record of 36 wins, 33 losses, and 11 ties for 83 points... ) |
12–19–6 |
| 38 | W | January 3, 1992 | 5–2 | 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... (1991–92 1991–92 New York Islanders season The 1991-92 New York Islanders season was the 20th season in the franchise's history. Mike Bossy's number 22 was retired by the franchise.-Regular season:... ) |
13–19–6 |
| 39 | L | January 4, 1992 | 2–4 | @ 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Boston Bruins season The 1991–92 Boston Bruins season saw the Bruins finish in second place in the Adams Division with a record of 36 wins, 32 losses, and 12 ties for 84 points... ) |
13–20–6 |
| 40 | T | January 7, 1992 | 5–5 OT | @ 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1991–92 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 25th season in the National Hockey League . The Flyers hosted the 43rd NHL All-Star Game.... ) |
13–20–7 |
| 41 | W | January 8, 1992 | 4–2 | 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Quebec Nordiques season -Off-season:Quebec once again had the first overall draft pick heading into the 1991 NHL Entry Draft, as this marked the third consecutive season the Nordiques had the first overall selection. With the pick, Quebec selected Eric Lindros of the Oshawa Generals... ) |
14–20–7 |
| 42 | W | January 10, 1992 | 8–2 | 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 .... (1991–92 1991–92 Edmonton Oilers season The 1991–92 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 13th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 3rd round playoff appearance in 1990–91, losing to the Minnesota North Stars in the Campbell Conference finals.... ) |
15–20–7 |
| 43 | W | January 12, 1992 | 6–3 | 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... (1991–92 1991–92 New York Rangers season The 1991–92 New York Rangers season saw the Rangers finish in first place in the Patrick Division with a record of 50 wins, 25 losses, and 5 ties for 105 points. This was the highest points total in the league that season, netting the Rangers the Presidents' Trophy. This season marked the first... ) |
16–20–7 |
| 44 | L | January 14, 1992 | 2–6 | @ 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... (1991–92 1991–92 New York Rangers season The 1991–92 New York Rangers season saw the Rangers finish in first place in the Patrick Division with a record of 50 wins, 25 losses, and 5 ties for 105 points. This was the highest points total in the league that season, netting the Rangers the Presidents' Trophy. This season marked the first... ) |
16–21–7 |
| 45 | T | January 15, 1992 | 8–8 OT | @ 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... (1991–92 1991–92 New Jersey Devils season The 1991–92 New Jersey Devils season was the team's tenth season in New Jersey. For the third consecutive season, the Devils qualified for the playoffs, this time losing in the division semi-finals to the New York Rangers.-Regular season:... ) |
16–21–8 |
| 46 | L | January 21, 1992 | 4–5 | @ St. Louis Blues (1991–92 1991–92 St. Louis Blues season The 1991–92 St. Louis Blues season saw the Blues finish in third place in the Norris Division with a record of 36 wins, 33 losses, and 11 ties for 83 points... ) |
16–22–8 |
| 47 | W | January 23, 1992 | 5–4 OT | @ 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1991–92 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the Penguins 25th season in the NHL, and they were coming off of their 1st ever Stanley Cup victory in 1990–91, as they defeated the Minnesota North Stars in the Finals in 6 games... ) |
17–22–8 |
| 48 | W | January 25, 1992 | 4–3 | @ 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 ... (1991–92 1991–92 Montreal Canadiens season The 1991–92 Montreal Canadiens season was the Canadiens' 83rd season. The season saw the Canadiens place first in the Adams Division and make it to the second round of the playoffs, losing to the Boston Bruins in the Adams Division final. The sweep cost coach Pat Burns his job as he was let go... ) |
18–22–8 |
| 49 | W | January 26, 1992 | 5–2 | Winnipeg Jets (1991–92 1991–92 Winnipeg Jets season The 1991–92 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets' twenty seventh season, nineteenth in the NHL. The Jets placed first in the Smythe, and qualified for the playoffs. The Jets lost the Division Semi-final to the Vancouver Canucks .-Game log:... ) |
19–22–8 |
| 50 | T | January 29, 1992 | 4–4 OT | @ 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Detroit Red Wings season The 1991–92 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' 69th season. The Wings made it to the second round of the playoffs before losing to the Chicago Blackhawks. The Red Wings, along with the New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins, had five 30-goal scorers.-Offseason:In the Entry Draft, the... ) |
19–22–9 |
| 51 | W | January 31, 1992 | 5–3 | 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 ... (1991–92 1991–92 Montreal Canadiens season The 1991–92 Montreal Canadiens season was the Canadiens' 83rd season. The season saw the Canadiens place first in the Adams Division and make it to the second round of the playoffs, losing to the Boston Bruins in the Adams Division final. The sweep cost coach Pat Burns his job as he was let go... ) |
20–22–9 |
| 52 | T | February 1, 1992 | 2–2 OT | @ 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Boston Bruins season The 1991–92 Boston Bruins season saw the Bruins finish in second place in the Adams Division with a record of 36 wins, 32 losses, and 12 ties for 84 points... ) |
20–22–10 |
| 53 | W | February 4, 1992 | 7–3 | 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Washington Capitals season In 1991-92, the Capitals were not shut out in any of their regular-season games and playoff games.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
21–22–10 |
| 54 | L | February 7, 1992 | 0–2 | 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Minnesota North Stars season The 1991–92 Minnesota North Stars season was the North Stars' 25th, and penultimate season in the Twin Cities area. The aspect of the season was that several players were lost to the San Jose Sharks expansion team.-NHL Draft:-Dispersal Draft results:... ) |
21–23–10 |
| 55 | L | February 9, 1992 | 4–5 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1991–92 1991–92 Los Angeles Kings season The 1991–92 Los Angeles Kings season saw the Kings finishing second in the Smythe Division with a record of 35-31-14. However, they were eliminated in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Edmonton Oilers... ) |
21–24–10 |
| 56 | L | February 11, 1992 | 1–5 | @ 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Hartford Whalers season The 1991–92 Hartford Whalers season saw the Whalers finish in fourth place in the Adams Division with a record of 26 wins, 41 losses, and 13 ties for 65 points. They lost the Adams Division Semi-finals in seven games to the Montreal Canadiens, with Russ Courtnall scoring in Game 7 at the Montreal... ) |
21–25–10 |
| 57 | L | February 12, 1992 | 4–9 | 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Detroit Red Wings season The 1991–92 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' 69th season. The Wings made it to the second round of the playoffs before losing to the Chicago Blackhawks. The Red Wings, along with the New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins, had five 30-goal scorers.-Offseason:In the Entry Draft, the... ) |
21–26–10 |
| 58 | W | February 14, 1992 | 7–6 | San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1991–92 1991–92 San Jose Sharks season The 1991–92 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks' inaugural season. They finished in sixth place in the Smythe Division with a record of 17 wins, 58 losses, and 5 ties for 39 points. Goaltender Jeff Hackett was named team MVP.-Connection to Minnesota:... ) |
22–26–10 |
| 59 | W | February 16, 1992 | 5–4 | 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Hartford Whalers season The 1991–92 Hartford Whalers season saw the Whalers finish in fourth place in the Adams Division with a record of 26 wins, 41 losses, and 13 ties for 65 points. They lost the Adams Division Semi-finals in seven games to the Montreal Canadiens, with Russ Courtnall scoring in Game 7 at the Montreal... ) |
23–26–10 |
| 60 | L | February 19, 1992 | 5–6 | @ 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,... (1991–92 1991–92 Vancouver Canucks season The 1991–92 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks' 22nd NHL season.In the off-season, the Canucks fourth round draft pick in 1989 was finally validated and the Canucks now officially held the NHL rights to Pavel Bure. There was still a problem, though... ) |
23–27–10 |
| 61 | L | February 23, 1992 | 2–5 | @ 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 .... (1991–92 1991–92 Edmonton Oilers season The 1991–92 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 13th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 3rd round playoff appearance in 1990–91, losing to the Minnesota North Stars in the Campbell Conference finals.... ) |
23–28–10 |
| 62 | W | February 25, 1992 | 5–3 | @ 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Calgary Flames season The 1991–92 Calgary Flames season was the 12th National Hockey League season in Calgary. This season represented the start of a new era for the Flames, as Cliff Fletcher, the only general manager the franchise had ever known, left the team to take up the same position with the Toronto Maple Leafs... ) |
24–28–10 |
| 63 | L | February 29, 1992 | 2–5 | @ 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1991–92 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the Penguins 25th season in the NHL, and they were coming off of their 1st ever Stanley Cup victory in 1990–91, as they defeated the Minnesota North Stars in the Finals in 6 games... ) |
24–29–10 |
| 64 | L | March 1, 1992 | 1–3 | Chicago Blackhawks 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Chicago Blackhawks season The 1991–92 Chicago Blackhawks season saw the Blackhawks finish second in the Norris Division with a record of 36 wins, 29 losses, and 15 ties for 87 points. They defeated the St. Louis Blues in six games in the Division Semi-finals and swept the first-place Detroit Red Wings in the Division Finals... ) |
24–30–10 |
| 65 | T | March 3, 1992 | 4–4 OT | @ 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Quebec Nordiques season -Off-season:Quebec once again had the first overall draft pick heading into the 1991 NHL Entry Draft, as this marked the third consecutive season the Nordiques had the first overall selection. With the pick, Quebec selected Eric Lindros of the Oshawa Generals... ) |
24–30–11 |
| 66 | W | March 6, 1992 | 5–4 | 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... (1991–92 1991–92 New Jersey Devils season The 1991–92 New Jersey Devils season was the team's tenth season in New Jersey. For the third consecutive season, the Devils qualified for the playoffs, this time losing in the division semi-finals to the New York Rangers.-Regular season:... ) |
25–30–11 |
| 67 | L | March 8, 1992 | 2–6 | 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... (1991–92 1991–92 New York Islanders season The 1991-92 New York Islanders season was the 20th season in the franchise's history. Mike Bossy's number 22 was retired by the franchise.-Regular season:... ) |
25–31–11 |
| 68 | W | March 11, 1992 | 6–3 | 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Boston Bruins season The 1991–92 Boston Bruins season saw the Bruins finish in second place in the Adams Division with a record of 36 wins, 32 losses, and 12 ties for 84 points... ) |
26–31–11 |
| 69 | L | March 14, 1992 | 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... (1991–92 1991–92 New York Islanders season The 1991-92 New York Islanders season was the 20th season in the franchise's history. Mike Bossy's number 22 was retired by the franchise.-Regular season:... ) |
26–32–11 |
| 70 | W | March 15, 1992 | 6–4 | 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Quebec Nordiques season -Off-season:Quebec once again had the first overall draft pick heading into the 1991 NHL Entry Draft, as this marked the third consecutive season the Nordiques had the first overall selection. With the pick, Quebec selected Eric Lindros of the Oshawa Generals... ) |
27–32–11 |
| 71 | L | March 17, 1992 | 1–3 | @ 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Minnesota North Stars season The 1991–92 Minnesota North Stars season was the North Stars' 25th, and penultimate season in the Twin Cities area. The aspect of the season was that several players were lost to the San Jose Sharks expansion team.-NHL Draft:-Dispersal Draft results:... ) |
27–33–11 |
| 72 | W | March 19, 1992 | 8–2 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1991–92 1991–92 Los Angeles Kings season The 1991–92 Los Angeles Kings season saw the Kings finishing second in the Smythe Division with a record of 35-31-14. However, they were eliminated in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Edmonton Oilers... ) |
28–33–11 |
| 73 | W | March 22, 1992 | 6–2 | @ Chicago Blackhawks 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Chicago Blackhawks season The 1991–92 Chicago Blackhawks season saw the Blackhawks finish second in the Norris Division with a record of 36 wins, 29 losses, and 15 ties for 87 points. They defeated the St. Louis Blues in six games in the Division Semi-finals and swept the first-place Detroit Red Wings in the Division Finals... ) |
29–33–11 |
| 74 | W | March 25, 1992 | 5–2 | 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Toronto Maple Leafs season -NHL draft:* Grant Fuhr was traded by Oilers with RW/LW Glenn Anderson and LW Craig Berube to the Toronto Maple Leafs for LW Vincent Damphousse, D Luke Richardson, G Peter Ing, C Scott Thornton and future considerations, September 19, 1991.-Regular season:... ) |
30–33–11 |
| 75 | L | March 28, 1992 | 3–4 OT | @ 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Boston Bruins season The 1991–92 Boston Bruins season saw the Bruins finish in second place in the Adams Division with a record of 36 wins, 32 losses, and 12 ties for 84 points... ) |
30–34–11 |
| 76 | T | March 29, 1992 | 2–2 OT | 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Hartford Whalers season The 1991–92 Hartford Whalers season saw the Whalers finish in fourth place in the Adams Division with a record of 26 wins, 41 losses, and 13 ties for 65 points. They lost the Adams Division Semi-finals in seven games to the Montreal Canadiens, with Russ Courtnall scoring in Game 7 at the Montreal... ) |
30–34–12 |
| 77 | L | March 31, 1992 | 3–5 | @ 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Minnesota North Stars season The 1991–92 Minnesota North Stars season was the North Stars' 25th, and penultimate season in the Twin Cities area. The aspect of the season was that several players were lost to the San Jose Sharks expansion team.-NHL Draft:-Dispersal Draft results:... ) |
30–35–12 |
| 78 | W | April 12, 1992 | 3–1 | 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 ... (1991–92 1991–92 Montreal Canadiens season The 1991–92 Montreal Canadiens season was the Canadiens' 83rd season. The season saw the Canadiens place first in the Adams Division and make it to the second round of the playoffs, losing to the Boston Bruins in the Adams Division final. The sweep cost coach Pat Burns his job as he was let go... ) |
31–35–12 |
| 79 | L | April 14, 1992 | 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Quebec Nordiques season -Off-season:Quebec once again had the first overall draft pick heading into the 1991 NHL Entry Draft, as this marked the third consecutive season the Nordiques had the first overall selection. With the pick, Quebec selected Eric Lindros of the Oshawa Generals... ) |
31–36–12 |
| 80 | L | April 15, 1992 | 3–4 | 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... (1991–92 1991–92 Quebec Nordiques season -Off-season:Quebec once again had the first overall draft pick heading into the 1991 NHL Entry Draft, as this marked the third consecutive season the Nordiques had the first overall selection. With the pick, Quebec selected Eric Lindros of the Oshawa Generals... ) |
31–37–12 |
Pat Lafontaine
LaFontaine, frustrated with his situation on Long IslandLong Island
Long Island is an island located in the southeast part of the U.S. state of New York, just east of Manhattan. Stretching northeast into the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island contains four counties, two of which are boroughs of New York City , and two of which are mainly suburban...
, turned down a four year, $6 million contract offer and refused to report to the Islanders for the start of the 1991–92 NHL season. Three weeks into the season, on October 25, 1991, LaFontaine was traded, along with teammate Randy Wood, to the 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:...
for four players, including former first overall pick Pierre Turgeon
Pierre Turgeon
Pierre Turgeon is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League for the Buffalo Sabres, New York Islanders, Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche...
.
Playoffs
| Boston vs. Buffalo | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Away | Home | |
| April 19 | Buffalo 3 | 2 Boston | |
| April 21 | Buffalo 2 | 3 Boston | OT |
| April 23 | Boston 3 | 2 Buffalo | |
| April 25 | Boston 5 | 4 Buffalo | OT |
| April 27 | Buffalo 2 | 0 Boston | |
| April 29 | Boston 3 | 9 Buffalo | |
| May 1 | Buffalo 2 | 3 Boston | |
| Boston wins series 4–3 | |||
Awards and records
Led by Rob RayRob Ray
Robert John Ray, nicknamed Rayzor is a Canadian sports broadcaster and former professional ice hockey player. He was awarded the King Clancy Memorial Trophy by the National Hockey League in 1999 for leadership and humanitarianism....
's 354 penalty minutes, the Buffalo Sabres set an NHL record for team penalty minutes, with 2713.