1992–93 Buffalo Sabres season
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The 1992–93 Buffalo Sabres
season
was the Sabres' 23rd
season in the National Hockey League
. Three Buffalo players scored at least 20 power-play goals each (Dave Andreychuk, Pat LaFontaine and Alexander Mogilny). Mogilny led all skaters in hat tricks during the regular season with 7, and Buffalo tied the Pittsburgh Penguins for most hat tricks scored by a team, with 10. The Sabres stumbled into the 1993 NHL Playoffs, losing their final 7 regular-season games.
to set a team season record with 76 goals, (both LaFontaine's 95 assists and Mogilny's 76 goals still stand as the Sabres' team records). LaFontaine finished as runner-up to Mario Lemieux
in the scoring race and earned a spot on the postseason NHL All-Star Second Team. He was also a finalist for the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP and the Lady Byng Trophy as the most sportsmanlike player.
During the 1993 playoffs, LaFontaine engineered another great moment: in spite of playing with a damaged knee, as well as having fallen onto the ice, he still managed to set up Brad May
's overtime, series-clinching goal against the Boston Bruins
.
at Buffalo's Memorial Auditorium
, leading to Sabres' play-by-play announcer Rick Jeanneret
's famous "May Day! May Day! May Day!" call.
Buffalo wins best-of-seven series 4–0
and Grant Fuhr
had finally arrived. However the Canadiens swept the series, winning every game by a score of 4–3.
Montreal wins best-of-seven series 4–0
* - player was traded during season; stats only include games played with Buffalo
* - player was traded during season; stats only include games played with Buffalo
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)
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was the Sabres' 23rd
Buffalo Sabres seasons
This is a list of seasons completed by the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the Sabres have completed in the NHL since their inception in 1970....
season in the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
. Three Buffalo players scored at least 20 power-play goals each (Dave Andreychuk, Pat LaFontaine and Alexander Mogilny). Mogilny led all skaters in hat tricks during the regular season with 7, and Buffalo tied the Pittsburgh Penguins for most hat tricks scored by a team, with 10. The Sabres stumbled into the 1993 NHL Playoffs, losing their final 7 regular-season games.
NHL Draft
| Round | # | Player | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11. | David Cooper David Cooper (ice hockey) David Cooper is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted in the first round, 11th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft.-Playing career:... |
Medicine Hat Tigers Medicine Hat Tigers The Medicine Hat Tigers are a junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League who play out of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. Established in 1970, the team has won two national Memorial Cups, five WHL League Championships and seven Division Titles. The Tigers play at the Medicine Hat Arena.... (WHL) |
|
Pat LaFontaine
LaFontaine exploded offensively in the 1992–93 season with a personal-best and team-record 148 points (53 goals and 95 assists). The 148 points are also the most points ever scored by an American-born player in one season. His play-making ability enabled his linemate, Alexander MogilnyAlexander Mogilny
Alexander Gennadevitch Mogilny is a former Russian professional ice hockey player, currently the team consultant of the KHL team Amur Khabarovsk. Mogilny was best known for his lightning quick speed and lethal wrist shot in his early years, which led to his career year of 76 goals in the 1992–93...
to set a team season record with 76 goals, (both LaFontaine's 95 assists and Mogilny's 76 goals still stand as the Sabres' team records). LaFontaine finished as runner-up to Mario Lemieux
Mario Lemieux
Mario Lemieux, OC, CQ is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He is acknowledged to be one of the best players of all time. He played 17 seasons as a forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League between 1984 and 2006...
in the scoring race and earned a spot on the postseason NHL All-Star Second Team. He was also a finalist for the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP and the Lady Byng Trophy as the most sportsmanlike player.
During the 1993 playoffs, LaFontaine engineered another great moment: in spite of playing with a damaged knee, as well as having fallen onto the ice, he still managed to set up Brad May
Brad May
Brad S. May is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who played in the National Hockey League . He grew up in Stouffville, Ontario, but played his rep minor hockey in Markham, Ontario. A veteran of over 1,000 NHL games, May was known more for his enforcing skills than his scoring...
's overtime, series-clinching goal against 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...
.
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L | October 8, 1992 | 4–5 | 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Quebec Nordiques season In the 1992–93 Quebec Nordiques season, the Nordiques qualified for the playoffs for the first time since the 1986–87 season. Joe Sakic became captain . Four Nordiques In the 1992–93 Quebec Nordiques season, the Nordiques qualified for the playoffs for the first time since the 1986–87 season. Joe... ) |
0–1–0 |
| 2 | W | October 10, 1992 | 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Hartford Whalers season -Regular season:Although the Whalers finished last in shots on goal during the regular season , they scored 284 goals to finish with a 13.0 shooting percentage, good enough for 5th in the league .-Game log:... ) |
1–1–0 |
| 3 | W | October 11, 1992 | 8–2 | 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 ... (1992–93 1992–93 Montreal Canadiens season The 1992–93 Montreal Canadiens season was the Canadiens' 76th season in the NHL, 84th overall, and they were coming off of a disappointing second round playoff exit against the Boston Bruins during the 1991–92 season, the 3rd straight season the Bruins had defeated the Habs in the... ) |
2–1–0 |
| 4 | L | October 13, 1992 | 5–6 | @ 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Pittsburgh Penguins season The Pittsburgh Penguins were the best team in the NHL during the 1992–93 regular season. Their 56 wins and 119 points earned them the President's Trophy's as the league's top team. Four players reached the 100-point plateau and, for the second consecutive season, five reached the 30-goal plateau... ) |
2–2–0 |
| 5 | W | October 16, 1992 | 5–4 OT | Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... (1992–93 1992–93 Tampa Bay Lightning season The 1992–93 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the team's inaugural season in the National Hockey League . They finished sixth in the Norris Division with a record of 23 wins, 54 losses, and 7 ties for 53 points.-Manon Rheaume:... ) |
3–2–0 |
| 6 | L | October 17, 1992 | 4–6 | @ 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Washington Capitals season The 1992–93 Washington Capitals season was the Capitals' nineteenth season of competition.-Regular season:During the regular season, the Caps set a club record with nine 20-goal scorers, three of whom were defensemen .Washington tied the Boston Bruins and the New York Islanders for the fewest... ) |
3–3–0 |
| 7 | W | October 21, 1992 | 4–1 | 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Chicago Blackhawks season -Regular season:Over the regular season, the Blackhawks led the league in most shutouts for , fewest goals against and fewest even-strength goals against . They also had the most power-play opportunities . Goaltender Ed Belfour led all goaltenders in games , shutouts and minutes played .-Game... ) |
4–3–0 |
| 8 | W | October 23, 1992 | 5–4 | 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... (1992–93 1992–93 San Jose Sharks season The 1992–93 San Jose Sharks season was the team's second in the NHL. They set league records for most losses in a season with 71 losses, and most consecutive losses, with 17 in a row, which they had the same record, as NBA's 1992-93 Dallas Mavericks and 1997-98 Denver Nuggets.On a positive note,... ) |
5–3–0 |
| 9 | T | October 28, 1992 | 4–4 OT | @ 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Toronto Maple Leafs season -NHL draft:-Regular season:* Grant Fuhr was traded by the Maple Leafs to Buffalo Sabres for LW Dave Andreychuk, G Daren Puppa and first-round draft pick in the 1993 draft on February 2, 1993.... ) |
5–3–1 |
| 10 | W | October 30, 1992 | 12–3 | Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1992–93 1992–93 Ottawa Senators season The 1992–93 Ottawa Senators season was the inaugural season of the modern Ottawa Senators. Despite winning the first game of the regular season on October 8, 1992, the Senators would only win nine more en route to their worst season ever... ) |
6–3–1 |
| 11 | T | October 31, 1992 | 2–2 OT | @ Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1992–93 1992–93 Ottawa Senators season The 1992–93 Ottawa Senators season was the inaugural season of the modern Ottawa Senators. Despite winning the first game of the regular season on October 8, 1992, the Senators would only win nine more en route to their worst season ever... ) |
6–3–2 |
| 12 | L | November 2, 1992 | 6–7 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... (1992–93 1992–93 New York Rangers season The 1992–93 New York Rangers season was the 67th season for the team in the National Hockey League. The Rangers finished with a 34–39–11 record in the regular season, and missed the playoffs.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
6–4–2 |
| 13 | L | November 5, 1992 | 5–7 | @ 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... (1992–93 1992–93 San Jose Sharks season The 1992–93 San Jose Sharks season was the team's second in the NHL. They set league records for most losses in a season with 71 losses, and most consecutive losses, with 17 in a row, which they had the same record, as NBA's 1992-93 Dallas Mavericks and 1997-98 Denver Nuggets.On a positive note,... ) |
6–5–2 |
| 14 | L | November 7, 1992 | 2–5 | @ 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Los Angeles Kings season The 1992–93 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' 26th season. The season involved appearing in the Stanley Cup. During their playoff run, the Los Angeles Kings played against Canadian teams all throughout the playoffs .-Offseason:In the 1992 NHL Entry Draft, the Kings chose Justin Hocking with... ) |
6–6–2 |
| 15 | W | November 11, 1992 | 7–2 | 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Boston Bruins season The 1992–93 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 69th season.-Regular season:The team finished second in the regular season behind the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Bruins played well all season long and finished their final 8 regular-season games with a perfect 8-0-0 record. The Bruins had the most... ) |
7–6–2 |
| 16 | W | November 13, 1992 | 8–2 | 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Hartford Whalers season -Regular season:Although the Whalers finished last in shots on goal during the regular season , they scored 284 goals to finish with a 13.0 shooting percentage, good enough for 5th in the league .-Game log:... ) |
8–6–2 |
| 17 | L | November 14, 1992 | 5–7 | @ 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... (1992–93 1992–93 New York Islanders season The 1992-93 New York Islanders season was the 21st season in the franchise's history. This involved the Islanders participating in the Prince of Wales Conference finals.-NHL Draft:-Regular season:... ) |
8–7–2 |
| 18 | L | November 17, 1992 | 2–4 | @ 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Pittsburgh Penguins season The Pittsburgh Penguins were the best team in the NHL during the 1992–93 regular season. Their 56 wins and 119 points earned them the President's Trophy's as the league's top team. Four players reached the 100-point plateau and, for the second consecutive season, five reached the 30-goal plateau... ) |
8–8–2 |
| 19 | L | November 18, 1992 | 2–3 | @ 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... (1992–93 1992–93 New Jersey Devils season The 1992–93 New Jersey Devils season was the franchise's eleventh season in New Jersey. The Devils finished fourth in the Patrick Division with a record of 40 wins, 37 losses, and 7 ties for 87 points. However, they lost the Patrick Division Semi-final to the President's Trophy-winning Pittsburgh... ) |
8–9–2 |
| 20 | L | November 21, 1992 | 3–4 | 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Minnesota North Stars season The 1992–93 Minnesota North Stars season was the North Stars' 26th and final season of the franchise in Minnesota. The team finished in fifth place in the Norris Division, with 82 points , missing the playoffs... ) |
8–10–2 |
| 21 | T | November 22, 1992 | 4–4 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1992–93 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 26th season in the National Hockey League .In June 1992, the Flyers began putting their plan for returning to the NHL elite in action, as they won the arbitration battle for 1991 first-overall pick Eric Lindros over the New York... ) |
8–10–3 |
| 22 | T | November 25, 1992 | 1–1 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Quebec Nordiques season In the 1992–93 Quebec Nordiques season, the Nordiques qualified for the playoffs for the first time since the 1986–87 season. Joe Sakic became captain . Four Nordiques In the 1992–93 Quebec Nordiques season, the Nordiques qualified for the playoffs for the first time since the 1986–87 season. Joe... ) |
8–10–4 |
| 23 | W | November 27, 1992 | 4–1 | Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1992–93 1992–93 Ottawa Senators season The 1992–93 Ottawa Senators season was the inaugural season of the modern Ottawa Senators. Despite winning the first game of the regular season on October 8, 1992, the Senators would only win nine more en route to their worst season ever... ) |
9–10–4 |
| 24 | W | November 29, 1992 | 5–2 | @ Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1992–93 1992–93 Ottawa Senators season The 1992–93 Ottawa Senators season was the inaugural season of the modern Ottawa Senators. Despite winning the first game of the regular season on October 8, 1992, the Senators would only win nine more en route to their worst season ever... ) |
10–10–4 |
| 25 | L | November 30, 1992 | 0–3 | @ 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 ... (1992–93 1992–93 Montreal Canadiens season The 1992–93 Montreal Canadiens season was the Canadiens' 76th season in the NHL, 84th overall, and they were coming off of a disappointing second round playoff exit against the Boston Bruins during the 1991–92 season, the 3rd straight season the Bruins had defeated the Habs in the... ) |
10–11–4 |
| 26 | T | December 4, 1992 | 5–5 OT | 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... (1992–93 1992–93 New York Islanders season The 1992-93 New York Islanders season was the 21st season in the franchise's history. This involved the Islanders participating in the Prince of Wales Conference finals.-NHL Draft:-Regular season:... ) |
10–11–5 |
| 27 | L | December 6, 1992 | 3–7 | 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... (1992–93 1992–93 New Jersey Devils season The 1992–93 New Jersey Devils season was the franchise's eleventh season in New Jersey. The Devils finished fourth in the Patrick Division with a record of 40 wins, 37 losses, and 7 ties for 87 points. However, they lost the Patrick Division Semi-final to the President's Trophy-winning Pittsburgh... ) |
10–12–5 |
| 28 | L | December 7, 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Quebec Nordiques season In the 1992–93 Quebec Nordiques season, the Nordiques qualified for the playoffs for the first time since the 1986–87 season. Joe Sakic became captain . Four Nordiques In the 1992–93 Quebec Nordiques season, the Nordiques qualified for the playoffs for the first time since the 1986–87 season. Joe... ) |
10–13–5 |
| 29 | W | December 9, 1992 | 5–2 | 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Boston Bruins season The 1992–93 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 69th season.-Regular season:The team finished second in the regular season behind the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Bruins played well all season long and finished their final 8 regular-season games with a perfect 8-0-0 record. The Bruins had the most... ) |
11–13–5 |
| 30 | W | December 11, 1992 | 9–3 | 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Hartford Whalers season -Regular season:Although the Whalers finished last in shots on goal during the regular season , they scored 284 goals to finish with a 13.0 shooting percentage, good enough for 5th in the league .-Game log:... ) |
12–13–5 |
| 31 | T | December 12, 1992 | 1–1 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Hartford Whalers season -Regular season:Although the Whalers finished last in shots on goal during the regular season , they scored 284 goals to finish with a 13.0 shooting percentage, good enough for 5th in the league .-Game log:... ) |
12–13–6 |
| 32 | W | December 15, 1992 | 3–2 | @ 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Boston Bruins season The 1992–93 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 69th season.-Regular season:The team finished second in the regular season behind the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Bruins played well all season long and finished their final 8 regular-season games with a perfect 8-0-0 record. The Bruins had the most... ) |
13–13–6 |
| 33 | L | December 19, 1992 | 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 ... (1992–93 1992–93 Montreal Canadiens season The 1992–93 Montreal Canadiens season was the Canadiens' 76th season in the NHL, 84th overall, and they were coming off of a disappointing second round playoff exit against the Boston Bruins during the 1991–92 season, the 3rd straight season the Bruins had defeated the Habs in the... ) |
13–14–6 |
| 34 | W | December 20, 1992 | 5–4 | 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Toronto Maple Leafs season -NHL draft:-Regular season:* Grant Fuhr was traded by the Maple Leafs to Buffalo Sabres for LW Dave Andreychuk, G Daren Puppa and first-round draft pick in the 1993 draft on February 2, 1993.... ) |
14–14–6 |
| 35 | W | December 23, 1992 | 4–1 | 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Washington Capitals season The 1992–93 Washington Capitals season was the Capitals' nineteenth season of competition.-Regular season:During the regular season, the Caps set a club record with nine 20-goal scorers, three of whom were defensemen .Washington tied the Boston Bruins and the New York Islanders for the fewest... ) |
15–14–6 |
| 36 | L | December 27, 1992 | 2–4 | 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Pittsburgh Penguins season The Pittsburgh Penguins were the best team in the NHL during the 1992–93 regular season. Their 56 wins and 119 points earned them the President's Trophy's as the league's top team. Four players reached the 100-point plateau and, for the second consecutive season, five reached the 30-goal plateau... ) |
15–15–6 |
| 37 | W | December 31, 1992 | 11–6 | 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... (1992–93 1992–93 New York Rangers season The 1992–93 New York Rangers season was the 67th season for the team in the National Hockey League. The Rangers finished with a 34–39–11 record in the regular season, and missed the playoffs.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
16–15–6 |
| 38 | W | January 2, 1993 | 7–2 | @ Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1992–93 1992–93 Ottawa Senators season The 1992–93 Ottawa Senators season was the inaugural season of the modern Ottawa Senators. Despite winning the first game of the regular season on October 8, 1992, the Senators would only win nine more en route to their worst season ever... ) |
17–15–6 |
| 39 | W | January 3, 1993 | 6–5 OT | St. Louis Blues (1992–93 1992–93 St. Louis Blues season The 1992–93 St. Louis Blues season witnessed the Blues finish fourth in the Norris Division with a record of 37 wins, 36 losses and 11 ties for 85 points. In the playoffs, they pulled off a shocking upset of the division champion Chicago Blackhawks in the Norris Division Semi-finals... ) |
18–15–6 |
| 40 | W | January 6, 1993 | 3–1 | @ 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Hartford Whalers season -Regular season:Although the Whalers finished last in shots on goal during the regular season , they scored 284 goals to finish with a 13.0 shooting percentage, good enough for 5th in the league .-Game log:... ) |
19–15–6 |
| 41 | W | January 8, 1993 | 6–5 | 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... (1992–93 1992–93 New York Islanders season The 1992-93 New York Islanders season was the 21st season in the franchise's history. This involved the Islanders participating in the Prince of Wales Conference finals.-NHL Draft:-Regular season:... ) |
20–15–6 |
| 42 | W | January 10, 1993 | 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Calgary Flames season The 1992–93 Calgary Flames season was the 13th National Hockey League season in Calgary. The Flames rebounded from their disappointing 1991–92 season, finishing 2nd in the Smythe Division, four points behind the Vancouver Canucks.... ) |
21–15–6 |
| 43 | L | January 12, 1993 | 2–5 | @ 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Boston Bruins season The 1992–93 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 69th season.-Regular season:The team finished second in the regular season behind the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Bruins played well all season long and finished their final 8 regular-season games with a perfect 8-0-0 record. The Bruins had the most... ) |
21–16–6 |
| 44 | L | January 15, 1993 | 1–4 | @ 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,... (1992–93 1992–93 Vancouver Canucks season The 1992–93 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks' 23rd NHL season.On September 21, Jim Robson, who had called Canucks play-by-play action since their WHL days, was given the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for excellence in hockey broadcasting and inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame... ) |
21–17–6 |
| 45 | L | January 17, 1993 | 2–3 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 .... (1992–93 1992–93 Edmonton Oilers season The 1992–93 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 14th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 3rd round playoff appearance in 1991–92, losing to the Chicago Blackhawks in the Campbell Conference finals.... ) |
21–18–6 |
| 46 | W | January 19, 1993 | 3–2 OT | @ 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Calgary Flames season The 1992–93 Calgary Flames season was the 13th National Hockey League season in Calgary. The Flames rebounded from their disappointing 1991–92 season, finishing 2nd in the Smythe Division, four points behind the Vancouver Canucks.... ) |
22–18–6 |
| 47 | W | January 22, 1993 | 6–2 | 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Quebec Nordiques season In the 1992–93 Quebec Nordiques season, the Nordiques qualified for the playoffs for the first time since the 1986–87 season. Joe Sakic became captain . Four Nordiques In the 1992–93 Quebec Nordiques season, the Nordiques qualified for the playoffs for the first time since the 1986–87 season. Joe... ) |
23–18–6 |
| 48 | L | January 23, 1993 | 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Quebec Nordiques season In the 1992–93 Quebec Nordiques season, the Nordiques qualified for the playoffs for the first time since the 1986–87 season. Joe Sakic became captain . Four Nordiques In the 1992–93 Quebec Nordiques season, the Nordiques qualified for the playoffs for the first time since the 1986–87 season. Joe... ) |
23–19–6 |
| 49 | W | January 26, 1993 | 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1992–93 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 26th season in the National Hockey League .In June 1992, the Flyers began putting their plan for returning to the NHL elite in action, as they won the arbitration battle for 1991 first-overall pick Eric Lindros over the New York... ) |
24–19–6 |
| 50 | W | January 27, 1993 | 4–3 | 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Washington Capitals season The 1992–93 Washington Capitals season was the Capitals' nineteenth season of competition.-Regular season:During the regular season, the Caps set a club record with nine 20-goal scorers, three of whom were defensemen .Washington tied the Boston Bruins and the New York Islanders for the fewest... ) |
25–19–6 |
| 51 | W | January 29, 1993 | 6–4 | 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... (1992–93 1992–93 New York Rangers season The 1992–93 New York Rangers season was the 67th season for the team in the National Hockey League. The Rangers finished with a 34–39–11 record in the regular season, and missed the playoffs.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
26–19–6 |
| 52 | L | January 31, 1993 | 4–5 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 .... (1992–93 1992–93 Edmonton Oilers season The 1992–93 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 14th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 3rd round playoff appearance in 1991–92, losing to the Chicago Blackhawks in the Campbell Conference finals.... ) |
26–20–6 |
| 53 | W | February 3, 1993 | 3–2 | 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Hartford Whalers season -Regular season:Although the Whalers finished last in shots on goal during the regular season , they scored 284 goals to finish with a 13.0 shooting percentage, good enough for 5th in the league .-Game log:... ) |
27–20–6 |
| 54 | L | February 8, 1993 | 2–4 | @ Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1992–93 1992–93 Ottawa Senators season The 1992–93 Ottawa Senators season was the inaugural season of the modern Ottawa Senators. Despite winning the first game of the regular season on October 8, 1992, the Senators would only win nine more en route to their worst season ever... ) |
27–21–6 |
| 55 | W | February 10, 1993 | 6–2 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1992–93 1992–93 Winnipeg Jets season The 1992–93 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets' twenty-first season, fourteenth in the NHL. The Jets qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round. Winnipeg was not shut out in any of their regular-season games or playoff games.-Game log:... ) |
28–21–6 |
| 56 | L | February 12, 1993 | 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,... (1992–93 1992–93 Vancouver Canucks season The 1992–93 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks' 23rd NHL season.On September 21, Jim Robson, who had called Canucks play-by-play action since their WHL days, was given the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for excellence in hockey broadcasting and inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame... ) |
28–22–6 |
| 57 | W | February 14, 1993 | 7–4 | 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Pittsburgh Penguins season The Pittsburgh Penguins were the best team in the NHL during the 1992–93 regular season. Their 56 wins and 119 points earned them the President's Trophy's as the league's top team. Four players reached the 100-point plateau and, for the second consecutive season, five reached the 30-goal plateau... ) |
29–22–6 |
| 58 | W | February 17, 1993 | 5–3 | @ 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Hartford Whalers season -Regular season:Although the Whalers finished last in shots on goal during the regular season , they scored 284 goals to finish with a 13.0 shooting percentage, good enough for 5th in the league .-Game log:... ) |
30–22–6 |
| 59 | T | February 19, 1993 | 3–3 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... (1992–93 1992–93 New Jersey Devils season The 1992–93 New Jersey Devils season was the franchise's eleventh season in New Jersey. The Devils finished fourth in the Patrick Division with a record of 40 wins, 37 losses, and 7 ties for 87 points. However, they lost the Patrick Division Semi-final to the President's Trophy-winning Pittsburgh... ) |
30–22–7 |
| 60 | W | February 24, 1993 | 10–7 | 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Detroit Red Wings season The 1992–93 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' 70th season. During the 1992–93 season, the Red Wings qualified for the NHL playoffs.-Regular season:... ) |
31–22–7 |
| 61 | L | February 26, 1993 | 4–6 | 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 ... (1992–93 1992–93 Montreal Canadiens season The 1992–93 Montreal Canadiens season was the Canadiens' 76th season in the NHL, 84th overall, and they were coming off of a disappointing second round playoff exit against the Boston Bruins during the 1991–92 season, the 3rd straight season the Bruins had defeated the Habs in the... ) |
31–23–7 |
| 62 | L | February 27, 1993 | 4–8 | @ 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 ... (1992–93 1992–93 Montreal Canadiens season The 1992–93 Montreal Canadiens season was the Canadiens' 76th season in the NHL, 84th overall, and they were coming off of a disappointing second round playoff exit against the Boston Bruins during the 1991–92 season, the 3rd straight season the Bruins had defeated the Habs in the... ) |
31–24–7 |
| 63 | L | March 1, 1993 | 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,... (1992–93 1992–93 Vancouver Canucks season The 1992–93 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks' 23rd NHL season.On September 21, Jim Robson, who had called Canucks play-by-play action since their WHL days, was given the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for excellence in hockey broadcasting and inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame... ) |
31–25–7 |
| 64 | T | March 3, 1993 | 2–2 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... (1992–93 1992–93 New York Rangers season The 1992–93 New York Rangers season was the 67th season for the team in the National Hockey League. The Rangers finished with a 34–39–11 record in the regular season, and missed the playoffs.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
31–25–8 |
| 65 | L | March 5, 1993 | 2–4 | 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Hartford Whalers season -Regular season:Although the Whalers finished last in shots on goal during the regular season , they scored 284 goals to finish with a 13.0 shooting percentage, good enough for 5th in the league .-Game log:... ) |
31–26–8 |
| 66 | W | March 7, 1993 | 2–1 | Winnipeg Jets (1992–93 1992–93 Winnipeg Jets season The 1992–93 Winnipeg Jets season was the Jets' twenty-first season, fourteenth in the NHL. The Jets qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round. Winnipeg was not shut out in any of their regular-season games or playoff games.-Game log:... ) |
32–26–8 |
| 67 | W | March 10, 1993 | 7–4 | @ 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Quebec Nordiques season In the 1992–93 Quebec Nordiques season, the Nordiques qualified for the playoffs for the first time since the 1986–87 season. Joe Sakic became captain . Four Nordiques In the 1992–93 Quebec Nordiques season, the Nordiques qualified for the playoffs for the first time since the 1986–87 season. Joe... ) |
33–26–8 |
| 68 | T | March 13, 1993 | 3–3 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Hartford Whalers season -Regular season:Although the Whalers finished last in shots on goal during the regular season , they scored 284 goals to finish with a 13.0 shooting percentage, good enough for 5th in the league .-Game log:... ) |
33–26–9 |
| 69 | L | March 15, 1993 | 2–4 | 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Los Angeles Kings season The 1992–93 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' 26th season. The season involved appearing in the Stanley Cup. During their playoff run, the Los Angeles Kings played against Canadian teams all throughout the playoffs .-Offseason:In the 1992 NHL Entry Draft, the Kings chose Justin Hocking with... ) |
33–27–9 |
| 70 | T | March 16, 1993 | 2–2 OT | @ St. Louis Blues (1992–93 1992–93 St. Louis Blues season The 1992–93 St. Louis Blues season witnessed the Blues finish fourth in the Norris Division with a record of 37 wins, 36 losses and 11 ties for 85 points. In the playoffs, they pulled off a shocking upset of the division champion Chicago Blackhawks in the Norris Division Semi-finals... ) |
33–27–10 |
| 71 | W | March 20, 1993 | 3–1 | @ Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... (1992–93 1992–93 Tampa Bay Lightning season The 1992–93 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the team's inaugural season in the National Hockey League . They finished sixth in the Norris Division with a record of 23 wins, 54 losses, and 7 ties for 53 points.-Manon Rheaume:... ) |
34–27–10 |
| 72 | W | March 22, 1993 | 8–3 | @ 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 ... (1992–93 1992–93 Montreal Canadiens season The 1992–93 Montreal Canadiens season was the Canadiens' 76th season in the NHL, 84th overall, and they were coming off of a disappointing second round playoff exit against the Boston Bruins during the 1991–92 season, the 3rd straight season the Bruins had defeated the Habs in the... ) |
35–27–10 |
| 73 | L | March 24, 1993 | 0–2 | 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Boston Bruins season The 1992–93 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 69th season.-Regular season:The team finished second in the regular season behind the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Bruins played well all season long and finished their final 8 regular-season games with a perfect 8-0-0 record. The Bruins had the most... ) |
35–28–10 |
| 74 | W | March 25, 1993 | 6–4 | @ 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Chicago Blackhawks season -Regular season:Over the regular season, the Blackhawks led the league in most shutouts for , fewest goals against and fewest even-strength goals against . They also had the most power-play opportunities . Goaltender Ed Belfour led all goaltenders in games , shutouts and minutes played .-Game... ) |
36–28–10 |
| 75 | W | March 28, 1993 | 3–1 | Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1992–93 1992–93 Ottawa Senators season The 1992–93 Ottawa Senators season was the inaugural season of the modern Ottawa Senators. Despite winning the first game of the regular season on October 8, 1992, the Senators would only win nine more en route to their worst season ever... ) |
37–28–10 |
| 76 | L | March 30, 1993 | 1–4 | @ 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Washington Capitals season The 1992–93 Washington Capitals season was the Capitals' nineteenth season of competition.-Regular season:During the regular season, the Caps set a club record with nine 20-goal scorers, three of whom were defensemen .Washington tied the Boston Bruins and the New York Islanders for the fewest... ) |
37–29–10 |
| 77 | W | March 31, 1993 | 5–2 | 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... (1992–93 1992–93 New Jersey Devils season The 1992–93 New Jersey Devils season was the franchise's eleventh season in New Jersey. The Devils finished fourth in the Patrick Division with a record of 40 wins, 37 losses, and 7 ties for 87 points. However, they lost the Patrick Division Semi-final to the President's Trophy-winning Pittsburgh... ) |
38–29–10 |
| 78 | L | April 3, 1993 | 2–3 | @ 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Boston Bruins season The 1992–93 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 69th season.-Regular season:The team finished second in the regular season behind the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Bruins played well all season long and finished their final 8 regular-season games with a perfect 8-0-0 record. The Bruins had the most... ) |
38–30–10 |
| 79 | L | April 4, 1993 | 0–3 | 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Boston Bruins season The 1992–93 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 69th season.-Regular season:The team finished second in the regular season behind the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Bruins played well all season long and finished their final 8 regular-season games with a perfect 8-0-0 record. The Bruins had the most... ) |
38–31–10 |
| 80 | L | April 6, 1993 | 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Minnesota North Stars season The 1992–93 Minnesota North Stars season was the North Stars' 26th and final season of the franchise in Minnesota. The team finished in fifth place in the Norris Division, with 82 points , missing the playoffs... ) |
38–32–10 |
| 81 | L | April 10, 1993 | 5–6 | @ 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Detroit Red Wings season The 1992–93 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' 70th season. During the 1992–93 season, the Red Wings qualified for the NHL playoffs.-Regular season:... ) |
38–33–10 |
| 82 | L | April 11, 1993 | 1–3 | 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Quebec Nordiques season In the 1992–93 Quebec Nordiques season, the Nordiques qualified for the playoffs for the first time since the 1986–87 season. Joe Sakic became captain . Four Nordiques In the 1992–93 Quebec Nordiques season, the Nordiques qualified for the playoffs for the first time since the 1986–87 season. Joe... ) |
38–34–10 |
| 83 | L | April 13, 1993 | 2–3 OT | 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 ... (1992–93 1992–93 Montreal Canadiens season The 1992–93 Montreal Canadiens season was the Canadiens' 76th season in the NHL, 84th overall, and they were coming off of a disappointing second round playoff exit against the Boston Bruins during the 1991–92 season, the 3rd straight season the Bruins had defeated the Habs in the... ) |
38–35–10 |
| 84 | L | April 15, 1993 | 4–7 | 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... (1992–93 1992–93 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1992–93 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 26th season in the National Hockey League .In June 1992, the Flyers began putting their plan for returning to the NHL elite in action, as they won the arbitration battle for 1991 first-overall pick Eric Lindros over the New York... ) |
38–36–10 |
Boston vs. Buffalo
Buffalo's four-game sweep of the Bruins ended with a memorable overtime goal by Brad MayBrad May
Brad S. May is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who played in the National Hockey League . He grew up in Stouffville, Ontario, but played his rep minor hockey in Markham, Ontario. A veteran of over 1,000 NHL games, May was known more for his enforcing skills than his scoring...
at Buffalo's Memorial Auditorium
Buffalo Memorial Auditorium
Buffalo Memorial Auditorium was an indoor arena in downtown Buffalo, New York. It hosted the Buffalo Bisons of the AHL, the Buffalo Sabres of the NHL, the Buffalo Braves of the NBA, the Buffalo Stallions of MSL, the Buffalo Bandits of MILL, the Buffalo Blizzard of the second NPSL and the Buffalo...
, leading to Sabres' play-by-play announcer Rick Jeanneret
Rick Jeanneret
Richard "Rick" Jeanneret is the television and radio play-by-play announcer for the National Hockey League's Buffalo Sabres and its broadcast network, the Sabres Hockey Network. Having started with the team on radio during the 1971–72 season, he is the longest-tenured announcer in the NHL...
's famous "May Day! May Day! May Day!" call.
- April 18 - Buffalo 5 Boston 4 (OT)
- April 20 - Buffalo 4 Boston 0
- April 22 - Boston 3 Buffalo 4 (OT)
- April 24 - Boston 5 Buffalo 6 (OT)
Buffalo wins best-of-seven series 4–0
Montreal vs. Buffalo
The long-awaited series between Patrick RoyPatrick Roy
Patrick Edward Armand Roy is a former Canadian ice hockey goaltender. Nicknamed "Saint Patrick," Roy split his professional career between the Montreal Canadiens, whom he played with for 10 years, and the Colorado Avalanche, whom he played with for 8 years, both of the National Hockey League...
and Grant Fuhr
Grant Fuhr
Grant Scott Fuhr is a Canadian former ice hockey goaltender in the National Hockey League and currently the goaltending coach for the Phoenix Coyotes. In 2003, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame...
had finally arrived. However the Canadiens swept the series, winning every game by a score of 4–3.
- May 2 - Buffalo 3 Montreal 4
- May 4 - Buffalo 3 Montreal 4 (OT)
- May 6 - Montreal 4 Buffalo 3 (OT)
- May 8 - Montreal 4 Buffalo 3 (OT)
Montreal wins best-of-seven series 4–0
Forwards
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat LaFontaine Pat LaFontaine Patrick Michael LaFontaine is an American former ice hockey center in the National Hockey League who spent his entire career playing for the league's New York-based teams; LaFontaine skated for the New York Islanders from 1983 until 1991, the Buffalo Sabres from 1991 until 1997, and the New York... |
84 | 53 | 95 | 148 | 63 |
| Alexander Mogilny Alexander Mogilny Alexander Gennadevitch Mogilny is a former Russian professional ice hockey player, currently the team consultant of the KHL team Amur Khabarovsk. Mogilny was best known for his lightning quick speed and lethal wrist shot in his early years, which led to his career year of 76 goals in the 1992–93... |
77 | 76 | 51 | 127 | 40 |
| Dale Hawerchuk Dale Hawerchuk Dale Hawerchuk is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played in the National Hockey League for 16 seasons. He won the NHL's Calder Memorial Trophy as the league's Rookie of the Year in 1982 and was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in his second year of eligibility in 2001... |
81 | 16 | 80 | 96 | 52 |
| Dave Andreychuk Dave Andreychuk David John Andreychuk is a former professional ice hockey left winger who played in the NHL with the Buffalo Sabres, Toronto Maple Leafs, New Jersey Devils, Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning... * |
52 | 29 | 32 | 61 | 48 |
| Bob Sweeney Bob Sweeney (ice hockey) Robert Emmett Sweeney is a retired American professional ice hockey center.-Career:Sweeney was born in Boxborough, Massachusetts. He was drafted out of high school by the Boston Bruins in the 1982 NHL Entry Draft, and went on to play four years at Boston College... |
80 | 21 | 26 | 47 | 118 |
| Randy Wood Randy Wood (ice hockey) Randolph B. Wood is an American former professional ice hockey left winger who played twelve seasons in the National Hockey League for the New York Islanders, Buffalo Sabres, Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars.... |
82 | 18 | 25 | 43 | 77 |
| Yuri Khmylev Yuri Khmylev Yuri Alexeyevich Khmylev is a retired professional ice hockey player. Khmylev played 11 seasons in his native Russia for Krylya Sovetov before being selected as a 27-year-old in the 5th round, 108th overall, of the 1992 NHL Entry Draft by the Buffalo Sabres.-Russian career:Khmylev represented the... |
68 | 20 | 19 | 39 | 28 |
| Wayne Presley Wayne Presley Wayne Presley is a retired professional ice hockey right winger who played 12 seasons in the National Hockey League from 1984–85 until 1995–96.... |
79 | 15 | 17 | 32 | 96 |
| Brad May Brad May Brad S. May is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who played in the National Hockey League . He grew up in Stouffville, Ontario, but played his rep minor hockey in Markham, Ontario. A veteran of over 1,000 NHL games, May was known more for his enforcing skills than his scoring... |
82 | 13 | 13 | 26 | 242 |
| Dave Hannan Dave Hannan David Patrick Hannan is a Canadian former professional hockey left winger who played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres, Colorado Avalanche and Ottawa Senators... |
55 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 43 |
| Donald Audette Donald Audette Donald Audette is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey forward who played fourteen seasons in the National Hockey League for the Buffalo Sabres, Los Angeles Kings, Atlanta Thrashers, Dallas Stars, Montreal Canadiens and Florida Panthers.-Playing career:He was drafted in the 9th round of the... |
44 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 51 |
| Bob Corkum Bob Corkum Robert Freeman Corkum is a retired American professional ice hockey center. He was drafted in the third round, 47th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft.-Playing career:... |
68 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 38 |
| Viktor Gordiouk | 16 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
| Colin Patterson | 36 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 22 |
| Rob Ray Rob 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.... |
68 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 211 |
| Bob Errey Bob Errey Robert Errey is a retired former professional ice hockey left wing who was drafted 15th overall in the 1983 NHL Entry Draft and played 895 NHL games over the course of his career... * |
8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Scott Thomas Scott Thomas (ice hockey) John Scott Thomas is a retired professional ice hockey right wing. He was drafted in the third round, 56th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.... |
7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| Matthew Barnaby Matthew Barnaby Matthew Barnaby is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey right winger. Barnaby played in the NHL for the Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers, Colorado Avalanche, Chicago Blackhawks and the Dallas Stars.-Playing career:He was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres... |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| Doug MacDonald Doug MacDonald Douglas Bruce MacDonald is a former professional ice hockey centre.He was drafted in the fourth round, 77th overall, in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft by the Buffalo Sabres. He played fifteen games in the National Hockey League with the Sabres, scoring one goal.-External links:... |
5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Peter Ciavaglia Peter Ciavaglia Peter Anthony Ciavaglia is a retired American professional ice hockey center. After graduating from Nichols High School in Buffalo, NY in 1987, Peter was selected in that year's NHL Entry Draft by the Calgary Flames... |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defencemen
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Bodger Doug Bodger Doug Bodger is a former Canadian ice hockey defenceman in the National Hockey League. Selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins ninth overall in the 1984 NHL Draft he would play in over 1,000 games in the NHL with the Penguins, Buffalo Sabres, San Jose Sharks, New Jersey Devils, Los Angeles Kings, and... |
81 | 9 | 45 | 54 | 87 |
| Richard Smehlik Richard Smehlik Richard Šmehlík is a Czech former National Hockey League defenceman. He was drafted in the fifth round, 97th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft.... |
80 | 4 | 27 | 31 | 59 |
| Petr Svoboda Petr Svoboda Petr Svoboda is a Czech former professional ice hockey defenceman who played 17 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, Philadelphia Flyers and Tampa Bay Lightning. He was the first Czech to play over 1,000 games in the NHL... |
40 | 2 | 24 | 26 | 59 |
| Ken Sutton Ken Sutton Kenneth William Sutton is a retired NHL defenceman.-Junior career:Ken Sutton played 1 season for the Saskatoon Blades in 1988–89 helping the team to the Memorial Cup final.-Professional career:... |
63 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 30 |
| Grant Ledyard Grant Ledyard Grant Stuart Ledyard is a former National Hockey League defenceman. He was never drafted in the NHL Entry Draft.Ledyard made his NHL debut in the 1984–85 season with the New York Rangers. A journeyman, he played with nine NHL teams during his career. He spent the most time with the Buffalo... |
50 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 45 |
| Gord Donnelly Gord Donnelly Gord Donnelly is a former ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted in the third round, 62nd overall, of the 1981 NHL Entry Draft by the St. Louis Blues. He played in the National Hockey League with the Quebec Nordiques, Winnipeg Jets, Buffalo Sabres, and Dallas Stars.In his NHL career, Donnelly... |
60 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 221 |
| Mike Ramsey* | 33 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 20 |
| Randy Moller Randy Moller Randall W. Moller is a retired professional ice hockey player. He was drafted in the first round, eleventh overall by the Quebec Nordiques in the 1981 NHL entry draft. The majority of his career was spent with the Quebec Nordiques... |
35 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 83 |
| Bob Boughner Bob Boughner Robert Boughner , nicknamed The Boogieman, is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman and was an assistant coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets for the 2010/11 season... |
15 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Keith Carney Keith Carney Keith Edward Carney is an American retired professional ice hockey defenseman. He last played for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League in the 2007–08 season.-Playing career:... |
30 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 55 |
| 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:... |
18 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 14 |
| Greg Brown | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Goaltending
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average| Player | GP | W | L | T | SO | GAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominik Hasek Dominik Hašek Dominik Hašek is a Czech ice hockey goaltender who is currently with HC Spartak Moscow of the KHL.In his 16-season National Hockey League career, he played for the Chicago Blackhawks, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, and the Ottawa Senators. During his years in Buffalo, he became one of the... |
28 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 3.15 |
| Grant Fuhr Grant Fuhr Grant Scott Fuhr is a Canadian former ice hockey goaltender in the National Hockey League and currently the goaltending coach for the Phoenix Coyotes. In 2003, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame... |
29 | 11 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 3.47 |
| Daren Puppa Daren Puppa Daren James Puppa was born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada and is a former professional ice hockey goaltender in the NHL... |
24 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 3.58 |
| Tom Draper Tom Draper Thomas Edward Draper is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He was chosen in the eighth round, 165th overall,and the 8th pick by the Winnipeg Jets in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft. On February 28, 1991 the Jets traded Tom to the St. Louis Blues for future considerations... |
11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3.70 |
Awards and records
- Pat LaFontainePat LaFontainePatrick Michael LaFontaine is an American former ice hockey center in the National Hockey League who spent his entire career playing for the league's New York-based teams; LaFontaine skated for the New York Islanders from 1983 until 1991, the Buffalo Sabres from 1991 until 1997, and the New York...
, NHL Second Team All-Star - Alexander MogilnyAlexander MogilnyAlexander Gennadevitch Mogilny is a former Russian professional ice hockey player, currently the team consultant of the KHL team Amur Khabarovsk. Mogilny was best known for his lightning quick speed and lethal wrist shot in his early years, which led to his career year of 76 goals in the 1992–93...
, NHL Second Team All-Star - Alexander Mogilny, club record, goals in a season (76)
- Pat LaFontaine, club record, assists in a season (95)
- Pat LaFontaine, club record, points in a season (148)
Transactions
- Grant Fuhr was traded to BuffaloBuffalo SabresThe 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:...
by Toronto with Toronto's 5th round choice (Kevin Popp) in 1995 Entry Draft for Dave AndreychukDave AndreychukDavid John Andreychuk is a former professional ice hockey left winger who played in the NHL with the Buffalo Sabres, Toronto Maple Leafs, New Jersey Devils, Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning...
, Daren PuppaDaren PuppaDaren James Puppa was born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada and is a former professional ice hockey goaltender in the NHL...
and Buffalo's 1st round choice (Kenny JonssonKenny JönssonPer Anders Kenny Jönsson is a retired Swedish professional ice hockey player.- Playing career :Jönsson was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1st round as the 12th overall selection in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft...
) in 1993 Entry Draft, February 2, 1993.