1999–2000 Pittsburgh Penguins season
Encyclopedia
The 1999–2000 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 33rd in the National Hockey League
. It was the first season under ownership led by former superstar Mario Lemieux
.
or folding. Lemieux received final approval of team ownership by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman
on September 3, 1999.
Goaltending
Goaltending
In addition, owner Mario Lemieux and general manager Craig Patrick were recipients of the Lester Patrick Trophy
for outstanding service to hockey in the United States.
, previously known as the Cornwall Aces
, debuted in the AHL
as the top minor league affiliate for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Playing in the Empire State Division, they finished last overall in the Western Conference with a record of 23-43-9-5. WBRE
, the NBC
station in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, received a James H. Ellery Memorial Award
for outstanding television coverage. Marketing executives Brian Magness and Rich Hixon won the Ken McKenzie Award
as the league's outstanding marketing executives.
The Wheeling Nailers
of the East Coast Hockey League
finished the season in fifth place in the Northwest Division with a record of 25-40-5.
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...
. It was the first season under ownership led by former superstar 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...
.
Offseason
In June 1999, a U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge granted former player Mario Lemieux ownership of the Penguins franchise, who were in danger of either relocating to Portland, OregonPortland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
or folding. Lemieux received final approval of team ownership by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman
Gary Bettman
Gary Bruce Bettman is the commissioner of the National Hockey League , a post he has held since February 1, 1993. Previously, Bettman was a senior vice-president and general counsel to the National Basketball Association...
on September 3, 1999.
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L | October 1, 1999 | 4–6 | @ Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Dallas Stars season The 1999–2000 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' seventh season. The aspect of the season was participating in the Stanley Cup Finals.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Stanley Cup Finals:... ) |
0–1–0–0 |
| 2 | W | October 7, 1999 | 7–5 | @ New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1999–2000 1999–2000 New Jersey Devils season The 1999–2000 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 18th season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. After firing head coach Robbie Ftorek on March 23, the team won their second Stanley Cup championship.-Game log:... ) |
1–1–0–0 |
| 3 | T | October 8, 1999 | 3–3 OT | Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Colorado Avalanche season The 1999–2000 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's fifth season. It was the first season in the new Pepsi Center arena.-Regular season:... ) |
1–1–1–0 |
| 4 | W | October 14, 1999 | 5–2 | @ 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 New York Rangers season The 1999–2000 New York Rangers season was the 74th season for the team in the National Hockey League. In the regular season, the Rangers finished in fourth place in the Atlantic Division with a 29–38–12–3 record... ) |
2–1–1–0 |
| 5 | T | October 16, 1999 | 3–3 OT | 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Chicago Blackhawks season The 1999–2000 Chicago Blackhawks season was the Chicago Blackhawks' seventy-fourth season of operation. Finishing eleventh in the Western Conference, they did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
2–1–2–0 |
| 6 | L | October 23, 1999 | 2–3 | Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Carolina Hurricanes season -October:Record for the month 5-3-3-0 -November:Record for the month 6-5-3-0 -December:Record for the month 3-8-1-0 -January:... ) |
2–2–2–0 |
| 7 | L | October 27, 1999 | 1–2 OT | @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1999–2000 1999–2000 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 1999–2000 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season was the team's seventh season. The Mighty Ducks failed to make the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending- See also :* Mighty Ducks of Anaheim* Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim... ) |
2–2–2–1 |
| 8 | L | October 28, 1999 | 3–5 | @ 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Los Angeles Kings season The 1999–2000 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' 33rd season of operation in the National Hockey League. The Kings made it to the playoffs, but lost in the first round to Detroit.-Schedule and results:-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
2–3–2–1 |
| 9 | T | October 30, 1999 | 1–1 OT | @ 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 San Jose Sharks season The 1999–2000 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks ninth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Sharks qualified for the playoffs, winning the first round against the St. Louis Blues, before bowing out to the Dallas Stars in the Conference semi-finals.-Game log:-Player... ) |
2–3–3–1 |
| 10 | L | November 2, 1999 | 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Los Angeles Kings season The 1999–2000 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' 33rd season of operation in the National Hockey League. The Kings made it to the playoffs, but lost in the first round to Detroit.-Schedule and results:-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
2–4–3–1 |
| 11 | L | November 4, 1999 | 1–2 | @ 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Ottawa Senators season The 1999–2000 Ottawa Senators season saw the Senators drop in the standings, as they finished with 95 points, down from the 103 they registered the previous season. They finished second in the Northeast Division, and sixth in the Eastern Conference... ) |
2–5–3–1 |
| 12 | L | November 6, 1999 | 4–7 | 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Tampa Bay Lightning season The 1999–2000 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the Lightning's eighth season of operation. The club placed fourteenth overall in the Eastern Conference and failed to make the playoffs.-Regular season:... ) |
2–6–3–1 |
| 13 | W | November 10, 1999 | 5–4 | 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 ... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Montreal Canadiens season The 1999–2000 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 91st season of play. The club did not qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. Pierre Boivin replaced Ronald Corey as team president of the Canadiens. On September 2, 1999, Molson executive James Arnett announced that Molson would put the... ) |
3–6–3–1 |
| 14 | L | November 12, 1999 | 2–3 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Detroit Red Wings season The 1999–2000 Detroit Red Wings season was Detroit's seventy-fourth season of operation.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
3–6–3–2 |
| 15 | W | November 13, 1999 | 6–2 | Nashville Predators Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Nashville Predators season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T/OT = Ties/overtime losses; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts; SA = Shots against; SV = Shots saved; SV% = Save percentage; -External links:... ) |
4–6–3–2 |
| 16 | W | November 16, 1999 | 3–2 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Buffalo Sabres season The 1999–2000 Buffalo Sabres season saw the Sabres qualify for the playoffs, but lose in the first round to the Philadelphia Flyers.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
5–6–3–2 |
| 17 | L | November 18, 1999 | 1–2 | @ 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Tampa Bay Lightning season The 1999–2000 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the Lightning's eighth season of operation. The club placed fourteenth overall in the Eastern Conference and failed to make the playoffs.-Regular season:... ) |
5–7–3–2 |
| 18 | L | November 20, 1999 | 1–2 OT | @ Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Panthers made the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 1997. As the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference, they played the fourth seeded New Jersey Devils. However, the Panthers were eliminated in a four game sweep.... ) |
5–7–3–3 |
| 19 | W | November 23, 1999 | 3–1 | 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Toronto Maple Leafs season The Toronto Maple Leafs finished in first place for the first time since the 1962–63 NHL season. It was also the Maple Leafs first 100-point season. It was also Wendel Clark's last season in the NHL.-Offseason:... ) |
6–7–3–3 |
| 20 | W | November 26, 1999 | 5–0 | 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Ottawa Senators season The 1999–2000 Ottawa Senators season saw the Senators drop in the standings, as they finished with 95 points, down from the 103 they registered the previous season. They finished second in the Northeast Division, and sixth in the Eastern Conference... ) |
7–7–3–3 |
| 21 | L | November 27, 1999 | 3–5 | @ Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Carolina Hurricanes season -October:Record for the month 5-3-3-0 -November:Record for the month 6-5-3-0 -December:Record for the month 3-8-1-0 -January:... ) |
7–8–3–3 |
| 22 | W | November 30, 1999 | 4–1 | @ 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:... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Buffalo Sabres season The 1999–2000 Buffalo Sabres season saw the Sabres qualify for the playoffs, but lose in the first round to the Philadelphia Flyers.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
8–8–3–3 |
| 23 | L | December 2, 1999 | 2–5 | 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 San Jose Sharks season The 1999–2000 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks ninth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Sharks qualified for the playoffs, winning the first round against the St. Louis Blues, before bowing out to the Dallas Stars in the Conference semi-finals.-Game log:-Player... ) |
8–9–3–3 |
| 24 | L | December 4, 1999 | 2–3 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Toronto Maple Leafs season The Toronto Maple Leafs finished in first place for the first time since the 1962–63 NHL season. It was also the Maple Leafs first 100-point season. It was also Wendel Clark's last season in the NHL.-Offseason:... ) |
8–9–3–4 |
| 25 | L | December 7, 1999 | 1–2 | @ 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 New Jersey Devils season The 1999–2000 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 18th season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. After firing head coach Robbie Ftorek on March 23, the team won their second Stanley Cup championship.-Game log:... ) |
8–10–3–4 |
| 26 | W | December 9, 1999 | 3–0 | 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Washington Capitals season -Offseason:Owner Abe Pollin sold the Capitals to an investor group headed by America Online president Ted Leonsis on May 12, 1999.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
9–10–3–4 |
| 27 | W | December 11, 1999 | 4–2 | Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Phoenix Coyotes season The 1999–2000 Phoenix Coyotes season was the Coyotes' fourth season in Phoenix. The Coyotes made the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Trades:-Waivers:... ) |
10–10–3–4 |
| 28 | W | December 14, 1999 | 4–2 | 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Boston Bruins season The 1999–2000 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 76th season of operation. The Bruins failed to qualify for the playoffs.-Offseason:Following a 2nd round loss to the Buffalo Sabres the year previous, the Boston Bruins headed into the 1999–2000 NHL season with confidence that they could reach the... ) |
11–10–3–4 |
| 29 | W | December 15, 1999 | 6–3 | @ Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Carolina Hurricanes season -October:Record for the month 5-3-3-0 -November:Record for the month 6-5-3-0 -December:Record for the month 3-8-1-0 -January:... ) |
12–10–3–4 |
| 30 | L | December 18, 1999 | 2–5 | Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Panthers made the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 1997. As the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference, they played the fourth seeded New Jersey Devils. However, the Panthers were eliminated in a four game sweep.... ) |
12–11–3–4 |
| 31 | L | December 20, 1999 | 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 ... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Montreal Canadiens season The 1999–2000 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 91st season of play. The club did not qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. Pierre Boivin replaced Ronald Corey as team president of the Canadiens. On September 2, 1999, Molson executive James Arnett announced that Molson would put the... ) |
12–12–3–4 |
| 32 | W | December 21, 1999 | 4–0 | @ 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 New York Islanders season The 1999–2000 New York Islanders season was the 28th season in the franchise's history. On March 2, the Islanders scored three short-handed goals in a 5-5 tie with the Ottawa Senators... ) |
13–12–3–4 |
| 33 | W | December 23, 1999 | 4–3 | 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Tampa Bay Lightning season The 1999–2000 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the Lightning's eighth season of operation. The club placed fourteenth overall in the Eastern Conference and failed to make the playoffs.-Regular season:... ) |
14–12–3–4 |
| 34 | W | December 26, 1999 | 4–2 | @ 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Chicago Blackhawks season The 1999–2000 Chicago Blackhawks season was the Chicago Blackhawks' seventy-fourth season of operation. Finishing eleventh in the Western Conference, they did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
15–12–3–4 |
| 35 | L | December 29, 1999 | 2–3 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Washington Capitals season -Offseason:Owner Abe Pollin sold the Capitals to an investor group headed by America Online president Ted Leonsis on May 12, 1999.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
15–12–3–5 |
| 36 | W | December 30, 1999 | 9–3 | 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 New York Islanders season The 1999–2000 New York Islanders season was the 28th season in the franchise's history. On March 2, the Islanders scored three short-handed goals in a 5-5 tie with the Ottawa Senators... ) |
16–12–3–5 |
| 37 | W | January 2, 2000 | 4–3 | 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Detroit Red Wings season The 1999–2000 Detroit Red Wings season was Detroit's seventy-fourth season of operation.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
17–12–3–5 |
| 38 | L | January 5, 2000 | 1–3 | 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 New Jersey Devils season The 1999–2000 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 18th season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. After firing head coach Robbie Ftorek on March 23, the team won their second Stanley Cup championship.-Game log:... ) |
17–13–3–5 |
| 39 | W | January 7, 2000 | 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Toronto Maple Leafs season The Toronto Maple Leafs finished in first place for the first time since the 1962–63 NHL season. It was also the Maple Leafs first 100-point season. It was also Wendel Clark's last season in the NHL.-Offseason:... ) |
18–13–3–5 |
| 40 | L | January 8, 2000 | 2–6 | @ 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1999–2000 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 33rd season in the National Hockey League .1999–2000 was one of the most tumultuous seasons in franchise history and the tumult actually started three months prior to the start of the regular season... ) |
18–14–3–5 |
| 41 | L | January 12, 2000 | 1–3 | @ Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Phoenix Coyotes season The 1999–2000 Phoenix Coyotes season was the Coyotes' fourth season in Phoenix. The Coyotes made the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Trades:-Waivers:... ) |
18–15–3–5 |
| 42 | L | January 13, 2000 | 3–4 | @ Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Colorado Avalanche season The 1999–2000 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's fifth season. It was the first season in the new Pepsi Center arena.-Regular season:... ) |
18–16–3–5 |
| 43 | L | January 15, 2000 | 2–4 | @ Nashville Predators Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Nashville Predators season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T/OT = Ties/overtime losses; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts; SA = Shots against; SV = Shots saved; SV% = Save percentage; -External links:... ) |
18–17–3–5 |
| 44 | W | January 19, 2000 | 3–1 | St. Louis Blues (1999–2000 1999–2000 St. Louis Blues season -Game log:-Playoffs:* The #1 seed Blues were defeated in seven games by the #8 seed San Jose Sharks in the first round.-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Awards and Records:... ) |
19–17–3–5 |
| 45 | L | January 22, 2000 | 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 ... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Montreal Canadiens season The 1999–2000 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 91st season of play. The club did not qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. Pierre Boivin replaced Ronald Corey as team president of the Canadiens. On September 2, 1999, Molson executive James Arnett announced that Molson would put the... ) |
19–18–3–5 |
| 46 | T | January 23, 2000 | 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1999–2000 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 33rd season in the National Hockey League .1999–2000 was one of the most tumultuous seasons in franchise history and the tumult actually started three months prior to the start of the regular season... ) |
19–18–4–5 |
| 47 | L | January 25, 2000 | 3–4 | 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 New York Rangers season The 1999–2000 New York Rangers season was the 74th season for the team in the National Hockey League. In the regular season, the Rangers finished in fourth place in the Atlantic Division with a 29–38–12–3 record... ) |
19–19–4–5 |
| 48 | W | January 27, 2000 | 4–1 | Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Atlanta Thrashers season The 1999–2000 Atlanta Thrashers season was the inaugural season of the franchise. This was the worst season in the history of the franchise, and as of 2011 stands as the lowest point total for any team since the beginning of the "three point" NHL standings system in 1999–2000.-NHL draft:Atlanta's... ) |
20–19–4–5 |
| 49 | L | January 29, 2000 | 1–7 | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1999–2000 1999–2000 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 1999–2000 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season was the team's seventh season. The Mighty Ducks failed to make the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending- See also :* Mighty Ducks of Anaheim* Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim... ) |
20–20–4–5 |
| 50 | W | January 31, 2000 | 2–1 OT | @ Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Atlanta Thrashers season The 1999–2000 Atlanta Thrashers season was the inaugural season of the franchise. This was the worst season in the history of the franchise, and as of 2011 stands as the lowest point total for any team since the beginning of the "three point" NHL standings system in 1999–2000.-NHL draft:Atlanta's... ) |
21–20–4–5 |
| 51 | W | February 1, 2000 | 3–2 | 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Washington Capitals season -Offseason:Owner Abe Pollin sold the Capitals to an investor group headed by America Online president Ted Leonsis on May 12, 1999.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
22–20–4–5 |
| 52 | W | February 3, 2000 | 4–2 | 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 New York Islanders season The 1999–2000 New York Islanders season was the 28th season in the franchise's history. On March 2, the Islanders scored three short-handed goals in a 5-5 tie with the Ottawa Senators... ) |
23–20–4–5 |
| 53 | W | February 9, 2000 | 5–2 | Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Atlanta Thrashers season The 1999–2000 Atlanta Thrashers season was the inaugural season of the franchise. This was the worst season in the history of the franchise, and as of 2011 stands as the lowest point total for any team since the beginning of the "three point" NHL standings system in 1999–2000.-NHL draft:Atlanta's... ) |
24–20–4–5 |
| 54 | T | February 11, 2000 | 2–2 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 .... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Edmonton Oilers season The 1999–2000 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 21st season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 33–37–12 record in 1998–99, earning their 3rd straight playoff appearance, however, they would be swept in the first round by the eventual Stanley Cup champions, the Dallas Stars.The Oilers would... ) |
24–20–5–5 |
| 55 | L | February 12, 2000 | 1–5 | @ 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 New York Islanders season The 1999–2000 New York Islanders season was the 28th season in the franchise's history. On March 2, the Islanders scored three short-handed goals in a 5-5 tie with the Ottawa Senators... ) |
24–21–5–5 |
| 56 | W | February 14, 2000 | 3–0 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Vancouver Canucks season -Regular season:*December 12, 1999: With a victory over the Vancouver Canucks, Patrick Roy passed Tony Esposito’s mark of 423 victories A horrible day in Vancouver Canucks history.-Game log:-Trades:-Draft picks:... ) |
25–21–5–5 |
| 57 | T | February 16, 2000 | 1–1 OT | 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:... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Buffalo Sabres season The 1999–2000 Buffalo Sabres season saw the Sabres qualify for the playoffs, but lose in the first round to the Philadelphia Flyers.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
25–21–6–5 |
| 58 | W | February 19, 2000 | 2–1 | @ Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Panthers made the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 1997. As the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference, they played the fourth seeded New Jersey Devils. However, the Panthers were eliminated in a four game sweep.... ) |
26–21–6–5 |
| 59 | L | February 21, 2000 | 1–2 | @ 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Tampa Bay Lightning season The 1999–2000 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the Lightning's eighth season of operation. The club placed fourteenth overall in the Eastern Conference and failed to make the playoffs.-Regular season:... ) |
26–22–6–5 |
| 60 | L | February 22, 2000 | 3–4 | @ 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 New York Rangers season The 1999–2000 New York Rangers season was the 74th season for the team in the National Hockey League. In the regular season, the Rangers finished in fourth place in the Atlantic Division with a 29–38–12–3 record... ) |
26–23–6–5 |
| 61 | L | February 24, 2000 | 3–4 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1999–2000 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 33rd season in the National Hockey League .1999–2000 was one of the most tumultuous seasons in franchise history and the tumult actually started three months prior to the start of the regular season... ) |
26–23–6–6 |
| 62 | T | February 26, 2000 | 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Boston Bruins season The 1999–2000 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 76th season of operation. The Bruins failed to qualify for the playoffs.-Offseason:Following a 2nd round loss to the Buffalo Sabres the year previous, the Boston Bruins headed into the 1999–2000 NHL season with confidence that they could reach the... ) |
26–23–7–6 |
| 63 | T | February 28, 2000 | 1–1 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Ottawa Senators season The 1999–2000 Ottawa Senators season saw the Senators drop in the standings, as they finished with 95 points, down from the 103 they registered the previous season. They finished second in the Northeast Division, and sixth in the Eastern Conference... ) |
26–23–8–6 |
| 64 | L | March 1, 2000 | 2–8 | @ Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Calgary Flames season The 1999–2000 Calgary Flames season was the 20th National Hockey League season in Calgary. It featured a very young line-up, as befitted the "Young Guns" slogan the team was using at the time. 29 year old Steve Dubinsky was the oldest forward on the team when the season started... ) |
26–24–8–6 |
| 65 | W | March 4, 2000 | 3–2 | @ 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 .... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Edmonton Oilers season The 1999–2000 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 21st season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 33–37–12 record in 1998–99, earning their 3rd straight playoff appearance, however, they would be swept in the first round by the eventual Stanley Cup champions, the Dallas Stars.The Oilers would... ) |
27–24–8–6 |
| 66 | L | March 8, 2000 | 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 ... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Montreal Canadiens season The 1999–2000 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 91st season of play. The club did not qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. Pierre Boivin replaced Ronald Corey as team president of the Canadiens. On September 2, 1999, Molson executive James Arnett announced that Molson would put the... ) |
27–25–8–6 |
| 67 | L | March 9, 2000 | 0–7 | @ 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Ottawa Senators season The 1999–2000 Ottawa Senators season saw the Senators drop in the standings, as they finished with 95 points, down from the 103 they registered the previous season. They finished second in the Northeast Division, and sixth in the Eastern Conference... ) |
27–26–8–6 |
| 68 | W | March 11, 2000 | 3–1 | 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 New York Rangers season The 1999–2000 New York Rangers season was the 74th season for the team in the National Hockey League. In the regular season, the Rangers finished in fourth place in the Atlantic Division with a 29–38–12–3 record... ) |
28–26–8–6 |
| 69 | L | March 13, 2000 | 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 New Jersey Devils season The 1999–2000 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 18th season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. After firing head coach Robbie Ftorek on March 23, the team won their second Stanley Cup championship.-Game log:... ) |
28–27–8–6 |
| 70 | W | March 16, 2000 | 4–2 | Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Panthers made the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 1997. As the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference, they played the fourth seeded New Jersey Devils. However, the Panthers were eliminated in a four game sweep.... ) |
29–27–8–6 |
| 71 | L | March 18, 2000 | 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Boston Bruins season The 1999–2000 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 76th season of operation. The Bruins failed to qualify for the playoffs.-Offseason:Following a 2nd round loss to the Buffalo Sabres the year previous, the Boston Bruins headed into the 1999–2000 NHL season with confidence that they could reach the... ) |
29–28–8–6 |
| 72 | W | March 19, 2000 | 5–4 | 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 New York Rangers season The 1999–2000 New York Rangers season was the 74th season for the team in the National Hockey League. In the regular season, the Rangers finished in fourth place in the Atlantic Division with a 29–38–12–3 record... ) |
30–28–8–6 |
| 73 | W | March 21, 2000 | 8–2 | @ 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 New York Islanders season The 1999–2000 New York Islanders season was the 28th season in the franchise's history. On March 2, the Islanders scored three short-handed goals in a 5-5 tie with the Ottawa Senators... ) |
31–28–8–6 |
| 74 | W | March 24, 2000 | 5–3 | @ Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Atlanta Thrashers season The 1999–2000 Atlanta Thrashers season was the inaugural season of the franchise. This was the worst season in the history of the franchise, and as of 2011 stands as the lowest point total for any team since the beginning of the "three point" NHL standings system in 1999–2000.-NHL draft:Atlanta's... ) |
32–28–8–6 |
| 75 | L | March 26, 2000 | 1–3 | @ 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1999–2000 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 33rd season in the National Hockey League .1999–2000 was one of the most tumultuous seasons in franchise history and the tumult actually started three months prior to the start of the regular season... ) |
32–29–8–6 |
| 76 | W | March 28, 2000 | 3–2 | 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 New Jersey Devils season The 1999–2000 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 18th season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. After firing head coach Robbie Ftorek on March 23, the team won their second Stanley Cup championship.-Game log:... ) |
33–29–8–6 |
| 77 | W | March 30, 2000 | 4–3 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Washington Capitals season -Offseason:Owner Abe Pollin sold the Capitals to an investor group headed by America Online president Ted Leonsis on May 12, 1999.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
34–29–8–6 |
| 78 | L | April 1, 2000 | 2–3 | 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1999–2000 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 33rd season in the National Hockey League .1999–2000 was one of the most tumultuous seasons in franchise history and the tumult actually started three months prior to the start of the regular season... ) |
34–30–8–6 |
| 79 | W | April 3, 2000 | 3–2 | Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Carolina Hurricanes season -October:Record for the month 5-3-3-0 -November:Record for the month 6-5-3-0 -December:Record for the month 3-8-1-0 -January:... ) |
35–30–8–6 |
| 80 | W | April 5, 2000 | 4–2 | @ 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Toronto Maple Leafs season The Toronto Maple Leafs finished in first place for the first time since the 1962–63 NHL season. It was also the Maple Leafs first 100-point season. It was also Wendel Clark's last season in the NHL.-Offseason:... ) |
36–30–8–6 |
| 81 | W | April 7, 2000 | 2–1 OT | @ 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:... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Buffalo Sabres season The 1999–2000 Buffalo Sabres season saw the Sabres qualify for the playoffs, but lose in the first round to the Philadelphia Flyers.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
37–30–8–6 |
| 82 | L | April 9, 2000 | 1–3 | @ 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... (1999–2000 1999–2000 Boston Bruins season The 1999–2000 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 76th season of operation. The Bruins failed to qualify for the playoffs.-Offseason:Following a 2nd round loss to the Buffalo Sabres the year previous, the Boston Bruins headed into the 1999–2000 NHL season with confidence that they could reach the... ) |
37–31–8–6 |
Eastern Conference Quarter-finals
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | April 13, 2000 | 7 - 0 | @ 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... |
1-0 |
| 2 | W | April 15, 2000 | 2 - 1 (OT) | Washington Capitals | 2-0 |
| 3 | W | April 17, 2000 | 4 - 3 | Washington Capitals | 3-0 |
| 4 | L | April 19, 2000 | 2 - 3 | @ Washington Capitals | 3-1 |
| 5 | W | April 21, 2000 | 2 - 1 | @ Washington Capitals | 4-1 |
Eastern Conference Semi-finals
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | April 27, 2000 | 2 - 0 | @ 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... |
1-0 |
| 2 | W | April 29, 2000 | 4 - 1 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | 2-0 |
| 3 | L | May 2, 2000 | 3 - 4 (OT) | Philadelphia Flyers | 2-1 |
| 4 | L | May 4, 2000 | 1 - 2 (5OT) | Philadelphia Flyers | 2-2 |
| 5 | L | May 7, 2000 | 3 - 6 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | 2-3 |
| 6 | L | May 9, 2000 | 1 - 2 | Philadelphia Flyers | 2-4 |
Regular season
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RW | 63 | 42 | 54 | 96 | 50 | 25 | 10 | 0 | 5 | |
| RW | 82 | 26 | 40 | 66 | 94 | |||||
| 9 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||
| C | 78 | 23 | 42 | 65 | 14 | |||||
| 13 | 0 | 5 | ||||||||
| C | 71 | 20 | 39 | 59 | 26 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 2 | |
| C | 70 | 13 | 33 | 46 | 43 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| LW | 63 | 17 | 25 | 42 | 34 | |||||
| 4 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||
| RW | 68 | 12 | 19 | 31 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| D | 74 | 11 | 20 | 31 | 82 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| RW | 64 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 197 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| RW | 50 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 10 | |||||
| 4 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||
| C | 50 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 45 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| D | 75 | 4 | 17 | 21 | 48 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| C | 44 | 4 | 15 | 19 | 10 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| D | 73 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 146 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| D | 68 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 12 | |||||
| 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||
| RW | 30 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 10 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 73 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 28 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 61 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 69 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| LW/C | 13 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 18 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 11 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 22 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 30 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| LW | 33 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 54 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 30 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| RW | 56 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 24 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| D | 29 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 14 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 69 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| LW | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 51 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T/OT | GA | GAA | SO | SA | SV | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2789 | 51 | 23 | 21 | 3 | 120 | 2.58 | 2 | 1392 | 1272 | .914 | |
| 870 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 46 | 3.17 | 1 | 386 | 340 | .881 | |
| 922 | 20 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 48 | 3.12 | 1 | 374 | 326 | .872 | |
| 374 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 2.41 | 0 | 197 | 182 | .924 | |
| Team: | 4955 | 82 | 37 | 37 | 8 | 229 | 2.77 | 4 | 2349 | 2120 | .903 |
Playoffs
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RW | 11 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | |
| C | 9 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 11 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 11 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 11 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| RW | 11 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| C | 11 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 11 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW/C | 11 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 11 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 11 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | GA | GAA | SO | SA | SV | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 746 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 1.77 | 2 | 398 | 376 | .945 | |
| 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.00 | 0 | 11 | 10 | .909 | |
| Team: | 766 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 23 | 1.80 | 2 | 409 | 386 | .944 |
Awards
| Player | Award |
|---|---|
| Jean-Sebastien Aubin Jean-Sébastien Aubin Jean-Sébastien "J. S." Aubin is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who plays for the DEG Metro Stars of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga .-Playing career:... |
Booster Club Award |
| 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... |
Edward J. DeBartolo Community Service Award |
| Rob Brown | Baz Bastien Memorial "Good Guy" Award |
| Jaromir Jagr Jaromir Jagr Jaromír Jágr is a Czech professional ice hockey right winger who plays for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League . Jágr formerly played with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals, and New York Rangers, serving as captain of the Penguins and the Rangers... |
Leading Point Scorer Award Most Valuable Player Award Art Ross Memorial Trophy Lester B. Pearson Award Lester B. Pearson Award The Ted Lindsay Award, formerly known as the Lester B. Pearson Award, is awarded annually to the National Hockey League's most outstanding player in the regular season as judged by the members of the NHL Players Association. It has been awarded 40 times to 23 different players since its beginnings... First team NHL All-Star |
| Darius Kasparaitis Darius Kasparaitis Darius Kasparaitis is a retired professional ice hockey defenseman. Known by the nickname Kaspar, he has dual citizenship in both the United States and Russia, and he has played for the Russian national ice hockey team.- Playing career :Kasparaitis left Lithuania for Russia at age 14 after... |
Pittsburgh Penguins Masterton Nominee |
| Ian Moran Ian Moran Ian Patrick Moran is a professional ice hockey defenceman, who currently is a free agent.-Early years:Moran grew up in Acton, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston... |
Edward J. DeBartolo Community Service Award |
| Jiri Slegr Jiri Slegr Jiří Šlégr is a Czech professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for HC Litvínov of the Czech Extraliga. He is also the estranged son of former Vancouver Canucks defenceman Jiří Bubla... |
Bob Johnson Memorial Award |
| Martin Straka Martin Straka Martin Straka is a Czech ice hockey centre who plays for HC Plzeň 1929 of the Czech Extraliga. He is also the club's general manager and co-owner.-Playing career:... |
Player's Player Award |
In addition, owner Mario Lemieux and general manager Craig Patrick were recipients of the Lester Patrick Trophy
Lester Patrick Trophy
The Lester Patrick Trophy has been presented by the National Hockey League and USA Hockey since 1966 to honor a recipient's contribution to ice hockey in the United States. It is considered a non-NHL trophy because it may be awarded to players, coaches, officials, and other personnel outside the NHL...
for outstanding service to hockey in the United States.
Transactions
The Penguins were involved in the following tramnsactions during the 1999–2000 season:Trades
| September 30, 1999 | To Pittsburgh Penguins Peter Popovic Peter Popovic Peter "Poppe" Popovic is a retired Swedish ice hockey defenceman and currently an assistant coach of Tre Kronor. Popovic was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the 5th round of the 1988 NHL Entry Draft.... |
To 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... Kevin Hatcher Kevin Hatcher Kevin John Hatcher is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman who played in the NHL for 17 seasons between 1984 and 2001 for the Washington Capitals, Dallas Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes... |
| January 29, 2000 | To Pittsburgh Penguins 9th round draft pick in 2000; Pittsburgh selected Roman Simicek Roman Šimícek Roman Šimíček is a Czech professional ice hockey centre who currently plays for GKS Tychy of the Polska Liga Hokejowa- Draft :... |
To Mighty Ducks of Anaheim Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California, USA. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Kip Miller Kip Miller Kip Charles Miller is a retired American ice hockey forward. He last played for the American Hockey League Grand Rapids Griffins in 2006–07. He was drafted by the Quebec Nordiques as their 4th-round pick in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, 72nd overall.Miller played college hockey for the Michigan State... |
| February 4, 2000 | To Pittsburgh Penguins Pat Falloon Pat Falloon Patrick J. Falloon is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey right winger who played nine seasons in the National Hockey League between 1991 and 2000. He played with the San Jose Sharks, Philadelphia Flyers, Ottawa Senators, Edmonton Oilers, and Pittsburgh Penguins. He would also play a season... |
To 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 .... Claimed off waivers |
| March 13, 2000 | To Pittsburgh Penguins 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... |
To Nashville Predators Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... Pavel Skrbek |
| March 14, 2000 | To Pittsburgh Penguins Josef Beranek Josef Beránek Josef Beránek is a professional ice hockey player. He was selected in the fourth round of the 1989 NHL Entry Draft, 78th overall, by the Edmonton Oilers. He has extensive professional playing experience, in both the Czech Republic, the AHL, and the NHL... |
To Edmonton Oilers German Titov German Titov (ice hockey) German Mikhailovich Titov is a retired Russian ice hockey forward.Titov started his National Hockey League career with the Calgary Flames in 1993. He also played for the Edmonton Oilers, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and Pittsburgh Penguins. He left the NHL after the 2002 season... |
| March 14, 2000 | To Pittsburgh Penguins Rene Corbet René Corbet René Corbet is a Canadian ice hockey player who currently plays for the Frisk Tigers of the Norwegian GET-ligaen. He has previously played in the National Hockey League with the Quebec Nordiques, Colorado Avalanche, Calgary Flames, and Pittsburgh Penguins.-Playing career:Corbet was drafted in the... Tyler Moss |
To 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... Brad Werenka Brad Werenka John Bradley Werenka is a former professional ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the second round of the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, 47th overall. Werenka played college hockey for the Northern Michigan University Wildcats, with whom he won the 1991 NCAA hockey title... |
| March 14, 2000 | To Pittsburgh Penguins Dan Trebil Dan Trebil Daniel Patrick Trebil is an American retired professional ice hockey player who played in the NHL with the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Pittsburgh Penguins, and St. Louis Blues. He played defense and shot right-handed.... |
To Mighty Ducks of Anaheim 5th round pick in 2000; Anaheim selected Bill Cass |
| March 14, 2000 | To Pittsburgh Penguins Ron Tugnutt Ron Tugnutt Ronald Frederick Bradley Tugnutt is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He played in the NHL with several teams from 1987–2004 and is currently an assistant coach with the OHL's Peterborough Petes.-Early years:Tugnutt was born in Scarborough, Ontario and played three seasons... Janne Laukkanen Janne Laukkanen Janne Laukkanen is a Finnish former professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League for the Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche franchise, the Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. He played a total 407 regular season games scoring 22 goals... |
To 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... Tom Barrasso Tom Barrasso Thomas Patrick Barrasso is a retired American professional ice hockey goaltender who played 18 seasons for the Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ottawa Senators, Carolina Hurricanes, Toronto Maple Leafs, and St... |
Farm teams
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton PenguinsWilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are the American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins. They play in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza...
, previously known as the Cornwall Aces
Cornwall Aces
The Cornwall Aces were the AHL affiliate of the NHL's Quebec Nordiques from 1993 to 1995, and the relocated Colorado Avalanche in 1995–96. They were based in the eastern Ontario city of Cornwall, and played at the Ed Lumley Arena inside the Cornwall Civic Complex...
, debuted in the AHL
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
as the top minor league affiliate for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Playing in the Empire State Division, they finished last overall in the Western Conference with a record of 23-43-9-5. WBRE
WBRE-TV
WBRE-TV is the NBC-affiliated television station for Northeastern Pennsylvania that is licensed to Wilkes-Barre. It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on VHF channel 11 from a transmitter at the Penobscot Knob antenna farm near Mountain Top. It can also be seen on Comcast and Service...
, the NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
station in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, received a James H. Ellery Memorial Award
James H. Ellery Memorial Awards
The James H. Ellery Memorial Awards are presented annually to the individuals of the news media for outstanding media coverage of the American Hockey League. The awards honor the late James Ellery, former publicity director for the AHL. The first award was handed out to one individual in 1965...
for outstanding television coverage. Marketing executives Brian Magness and Rich Hixon won the Ken McKenzie Award
Ken McKenzie Award
The Ken McKenzie Award is presented annually to an individual who accomplished the most during the season in promoting his or her American Hockey League team, by marketing and public relations. The award is named for Ken McKenzie, the co-founder and longtime president and publisher of The Hockey...
as the league's outstanding marketing executives.
The Wheeling Nailers
Wheeling Nailers
The Wheeling Nailers are an ECHL ice hockey team based in Wheeling, West Virginia. They are the ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens of the NHL and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and the Hamilton Bulldogs of the AHL....
of the East Coast Hockey League
ECHL
The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States...
finished the season in fifth place in the Northwest Division with a record of 25-40-5.