The 2002–03 Minnesota Wild season was the Wild third season of operation in the National Hockey League

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 (NHL). After qualifying for the playoffs, the Wild won two playoff series before losing in the Conference Final to Anaheim.

Game log

No.	R	Date	Score	Opponent	Record
1	W	October 11, 2002	5–1	Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...  (2002–03 2002–03 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... )	1–0–0–0
2	T	October 12, 2002	2–2 OT	@ St. Louis Blues (2002–03 2002–03 St. Louis Blues season The 2002–03 St. Louis Blues season was the 36th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. On January 14, the Blues scored three short-handed goals in a 4-1 win over the Phoenix Coyotes... )	1–0–1–0
4	W	October 17, 2002	3–1	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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Dallas Stars season The 2002–03 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' tenth season, 36th overall of the franchise.-Regular season:*January 20, 2003: In a game against the Dallas Stars, Patrick Roy becomes the first goaltender to appear in 1000 regular season games... )	3–0–1–0
5	L	October 19, 2002	3–5	Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...  (2002–03 2002–03 Detroit Red Wings season The 2002–03 Detroit Red Wings season was the 77th National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. The Wings scored 110 points, winning the Central Division, but just one point behind the Dallas Stars for the Western Conference's first seed.... )	3–1–1–0
6	W	October 22, 2002	4–3 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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Calgary Flames season The 2002–03 Calgary Flames season was the 23rd National Hockey League season in Calgary. A relatively successful start to the season quickly gave way to disaster as the Flames lost 11 of 12 games in a November stretch dropping the Flames out of contention, ultimately failing to qualify for the... )	4–1–1–0
7	W	October 24, 2002	3–2	@ 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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Chicago Blackhawks season The 2002–03 Chicago Blackhawks season was the Chicago Blackhawks' seventy-seventh season of operation. Finishing ninth in the Western Conference, they failed to qualify for the playoffs.-Regular season:... )	5–1–1–0
8	W	October 26, 2002	6–1	@ 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....  (2002–03 2002–03 Phoenix Coyotes season -Regular season:*January 8, 2003: Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Michael Leighton gained a shutout in his NHL debut in a 0-0 tie versus the Phoenix Coyotes. Coyotes goaltender Zac Bierk earned his first career shutout, although it was not his NHL debut... )	6–1–1–0
9	T	October 27, 2002	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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Colorado Avalanche season -Regular season:*January 20, 2003: In a game against the Dallas Stars, Patrick Roy becomes the first goaltender to appear in 1000 regular season games. At the end of the game, Marty Turco raised his mask to praise Patrick. Prior to the game, Rogatien Vachon presented Roy with a silver goalie stick... )	6–1–2–0
10	W	October 29, 2002	3–2 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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Colorado Avalanche season -Regular season:*January 20, 2003: In a game against the Dallas Stars, Patrick Roy becomes the first goaltender to appear in 1000 regular season games. At the end of the game, Marty Turco raised his mask to praise Patrick. Prior to the game, Rogatien Vachon presented Roy with a silver goalie stick... )	7–1–2–0
11	W	October 31, 2002	2–1 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...  (2002–03 2002–03 San Jose Sharks season The 2002–03 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks' twelfth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Sharks placed 14th in the Conference and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Regular season:... )	8–1–2–0
12	L	November 2, 2002	2–4	Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...  (2002–03 2002–03 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-External links:... )	8–2–2–0
13	W	November 4, 2002	5–2	@ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...  (2002–03 2002–03 Los Angeles Kings season -Schedule and results:-Player stats:-Draft picks:Los Angeles's draft selections of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft held June 22–23 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario:*Denis Grebeshkov *Sergei Anshakov... )	9–2–2–0
14	L	November 7, 2002	1–4	@ 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....  (2002–03 2002–03 Phoenix Coyotes season -Regular season:*January 8, 2003: Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Michael Leighton gained a shutout in his NHL debut in a 0-0 tie versus the Phoenix Coyotes. Coyotes goaltender Zac Bierk earned his first career shutout, although it was not his NHL debut... )	9–3–2–0
15	W	November 9, 2002	4–2	@ 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...  (2002–03 2002–03 San Jose Sharks season The 2002–03 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks' twelfth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Sharks placed 14th in the Conference and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Regular season:... )	10–3–2–0
16	L	November 10, 2002	0–1	@ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2002–03 2002–03 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 2002–03 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season was the Ducks' tenth season in franchise history. The club qualified for the Stanley Cup finals for the first time in franchise history.-Game log:* Green background indicates win .... )	10–4–2–0
17	L	November 12, 2002	2–3	Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....  (2002–03 2002–03 Edmonton Oilers season The 2002–03 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 24th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 38–28–12–4 record in 2001–02, earning 92 points, however, they missed the playoffs for the first time since 1996, finishing in 9th place in the Western Conference.The Oilers would get off to a slow... )	10–5–2–0
18	T	November 14, 2002	1–1 OT	Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original...  (2002–03 2002–03 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 2002–03 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the Penguins' 36th season. The team finished fifth and last in the Atlantic Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Awards and records:-Transactions:... )	10–5–3–0
19	W	November 16, 2002	1–0	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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... )	11–5–3–0
20	T	November 19, 2002	2–2 OT	Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...  (2002–03 2002–03 Los Angeles Kings season -Schedule and results:-Player stats:-Draft picks:Los Angeles's draft selections of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft held June 22–23 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario:*Denis Grebeshkov *Sergei Anshakov... )	11–5–4–0
21	W	November 21, 2002	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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... )	12–5–4–0
22	W	November 23, 2002	4–2	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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Nashville Predators season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals... )	13–5–4–0
23	L	November 25, 2002	1–2	Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...  (2002–03 2002–03 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-External links:... )	13–6–4–0
24	L	November 27, 2002	0–5	@ 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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Dallas Stars season The 2002–03 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' tenth season, 36th overall of the franchise.-Regular season:*January 20, 2003: In a game against the Dallas Stars, Patrick Roy becomes the first goaltender to appear in 1000 regular season games... )	13–7–4–0
25	T	November 29, 2002	2–2 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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Colorado Avalanche season -Regular season:*January 20, 2003: In a game against the Dallas Stars, Patrick Roy becomes the first goaltender to appear in 1000 regular season games. At the end of the game, Marty Turco raised his mask to praise Patrick. Prior to the game, Rogatien Vachon presented Roy with a silver goalie stick... )	13–7–5–0
26	L	December 3, 2002	1–2 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 ....  (2002–03 2002–03 Edmonton Oilers season The 2002–03 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 24th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 38–28–12–4 record in 2001–02, earning 92 points, however, they missed the playoffs for the first time since 1996, finishing in 9th place in the Western Conference.The Oilers would get off to a slow... )	13–7–5–1
27	T	December 5, 2002	1–1 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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Calgary Flames season The 2002–03 Calgary Flames season was the 23rd National Hockey League season in Calgary. A relatively successful start to the season quickly gave way to disaster as the Flames lost 11 of 12 games in a November stretch dropping the Flames out of contention, ultimately failing to qualify for the... )	13–7–6–1
28	W	December 7, 2002	4–2	@ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...  (2002–03 2002–03 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-External links:... )	14–7–6–1
29	W	December 10, 2002	5–3	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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Tampa Bay Lightning season The 2002–03 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the 11th National Hockey League season in Tampa Bay, Florida. The Lightning made it back to the playoffs for the first time since 1996.-Game log:-Eastern Conference Quarter-finals vs. Washington Capitals:... )	15–7–6–1
30	W	December 12, 2002	3–2	@ 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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Detroit Red Wings season The 2002–03 Detroit Red Wings season was the 77th National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. The Wings scored 110 points, winning the Central Division, but just one point behind the Dallas Stars for the Western Conference's first seed.... )	16–7–6–1
31	L	December 14, 2002	1–3	@ 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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Nashville Predators season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals... )	16–8–6–1
32	W	December 15, 2002	2–1	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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Carolina Hurricanes season -October:Record for the month 5-4-1-1 -November:Record for the month 6-3-3-2 -December:Record for the month 4-8-1-0 -January:... )	17–8–6–1
33	W	December 17, 2002	4–3 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 ....  (2002–03 2002–03 Edmonton Oilers season The 2002–03 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 24th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 38–28–12–4 record in 2001–02, earning 92 points, however, they missed the playoffs for the first time since 1996, finishing in 9th place in the Western Conference.The Oilers would get off to a slow... )	18–8–6–1
34	L	December 19, 2002	2–4	New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...  (2002–03 2002–03 New York Islanders season The 2002–03 New York Islanders season was the 31st season in the franchise's history.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... )	18–9–6–1
35	L	December 21, 2002	2–4	@ 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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Colorado Avalanche season -Regular season:*January 20, 2003: In a game against the Dallas Stars, Patrick Roy becomes the first goaltender to appear in 1000 regular season games. At the end of the game, Marty Turco raised his mask to praise Patrick. Prior to the game, Rogatien Vachon presented Roy with a silver goalie stick... )	18–10–6–1
36	L	December 23, 2002	2–3	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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Calgary Flames season The 2002–03 Calgary Flames season was the 23rd National Hockey League season in Calgary. A relatively successful start to the season quickly gave way to disaster as the Flames lost 11 of 12 games in a November stretch dropping the Flames out of contention, ultimately failing to qualify for the... )	18–11–6–1
37	T	December 26, 2002	2–2 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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Chicago Blackhawks season The 2002–03 Chicago Blackhawks season was the Chicago Blackhawks' seventy-seventh season of operation. Finishing ninth in the Western Conference, they failed to qualify for the playoffs.-Regular season:... )	18–11–7–1
38	W	December 28, 2002	4–3	@ 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:...  (2002–03 2002–03 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... )	19–11–7–1
39	W	December 31, 2002	4–1	Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2002–03 2002–03 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 2002–03 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season was the Ducks' tenth season in franchise history. The club qualified for the Stanley Cup finals for the first time in franchise history.-Game log:* Green background indicates win .... )	20–11–7–1
40	W	January 2, 2003	2–1 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 ....  (2002–03 2002–03 Edmonton Oilers season The 2002–03 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 24th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 38–28–12–4 record in 2001–02, earning 92 points, however, they missed the playoffs for the first time since 1996, finishing in 9th place in the Western Conference.The Oilers would get off to a slow... )	21–11–7–1
41	L	January 4, 2003	2–3	@ 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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Calgary Flames season The 2002–03 Calgary Flames season was the 23rd National Hockey League season in Calgary. A relatively successful start to the season quickly gave way to disaster as the Flames lost 11 of 12 games in a November stretch dropping the Flames out of contention, ultimately failing to qualify for the... )	21–12–7–1
42	L	January 6, 2003	2–3	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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Los Angeles Kings season -Schedule and results:-Player stats:-Draft picks:Los Angeles's draft selections of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft held June 22–23 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario:*Denis Grebeshkov *Sergei Anshakov... )	21–13–7–1
43	L	January 8, 2003	1–2	Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...  (2002–03 2002–03 Columbus Blue Jackets season The 2002–03 Columbus Blue Jackets season was the Blue Jackets' third season in the NHL, as the team was coming off of a 22–47–8–5 record in the 2001–02 season, earning 57 points, finishing in last place in the Western Conference.-Regular season:... )	21–14–7–1
44	W	January 10, 2003	2–1	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....  (2002–03 2002–03 Phoenix Coyotes season -Regular season:*January 8, 2003: Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Michael Leighton gained a shutout in his NHL debut in a 0-0 tie versus the Phoenix Coyotes. Coyotes goaltender Zac Bierk earned his first career shutout, although it was not his NHL debut... )	22–14–7–1
45	L	January 14, 2003	0–1	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:...  (2002–03 2002–03 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... )	22–15–7–1
46	W	January 16, 2003	5–2	Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...  (2002–03 2002–03 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-External links:... )	23–15–7–1
47	L	January 18, 2003	0–1	Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2002–03 2002–03 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 2002–03 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season was the Ducks' tenth season in franchise history. The club qualified for the Stanley Cup finals for the first time in franchise history.-Game log:* Green background indicates win .... )	23–16–7–1
48	W	January 20, 2003	2–1 OT	@ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2002–03 2002–03 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 2002–03 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season was the Ducks' tenth season in franchise history. The club qualified for the Stanley Cup finals for the first time in franchise history.-Game log:* Green background indicates win .... )	24–16–7–1
49	W	January 23, 2003	2–1	@ 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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Los Angeles Kings season -Schedule and results:-Player stats:-Draft picks:Los Angeles's draft selections of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft held June 22–23 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario:*Denis Grebeshkov *Sergei Anshakov... )	25–16–7–1
50	L	January 25, 2003	1–4	@ 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...  (2002–03 2002–03 San Jose Sharks season The 2002–03 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks' twelfth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Sharks placed 14th in the Conference and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Regular season:... )	25–17–7–1
51	T	January 28, 2003	2–2 OT	@ 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,...  (2002–03 2002–03 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-External links:... )	25–17–8–1
52	L	January 29, 2003	1–5	@ Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....  (2002–03 2002–03 Edmonton Oilers season The 2002–03 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 24th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 38–28–12–4 record in 2001–02, earning 92 points, however, they missed the playoffs for the first time since 1996, finishing in 9th place in the Western Conference.The Oilers would get off to a slow... )	25–18–8–1
53	W	February 5, 2003	2–1	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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Chicago Blackhawks season The 2002–03 Chicago Blackhawks season was the Chicago Blackhawks' seventy-seventh season of operation. Finishing ninth in the Western Conference, they failed to qualify for the playoffs.-Regular season:... )	26–18–8–1
54	W	February 7, 2003	4–3	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...  (2002–03 2002–03 San Jose Sharks season The 2002–03 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks' twelfth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Sharks placed 14th in the Conference and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Regular season:... )	27–18–8–1
55	L	February 9, 2003	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...  (2002–03 2002–03 New Jersey Devils season The 2002–03 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 21st season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. After claiming Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference titles, the Devils won their third Stanley Cup championship in a seven game series against the Mighty... )	27–19–8–1
56	W	February 10, 2003	1–0	@ 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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2002–03 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 36th season in the National Hockey League .In 2002–03, Roman Cechmanek had a club record 1.83 GAA and the Flyers acquired Sami Kapanen and Tony Amonte prior to the trade deadline; however, they fell one point short of a second... )	28–19–8–1
57	W	February 12, 2003	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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2002–03 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 36th season in the National Hockey League .In 2002–03, Roman Cechmanek had a club record 1.83 GAA and the Flyers acquired Sami Kapanen and Tony Amonte prior to the trade deadline; however, they fell one point short of a second... )	29–19–8–1
58	L	February 14, 2003	2–3	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....  (2002–03 2002–03 Phoenix Coyotes season -Regular season:*January 8, 2003: Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Michael Leighton gained a shutout in his NHL debut in a 0-0 tie versus the Phoenix Coyotes. Coyotes goaltender Zac Bierk earned his first career shutout, although it was not his NHL debut... )	29–20–8–1
59	L	February 15, 2003	2–3	@ 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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Colorado Avalanche season -Regular season:*January 20, 2003: In a game against the Dallas Stars, Patrick Roy becomes the first goaltender to appear in 1000 regular season games. At the end of the game, Marty Turco raised his mask to praise Patrick. Prior to the game, Rogatien Vachon presented Roy with a silver goalie stick... )	29–21–8–1
60	L	February 19, 2003	2–4	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...  (2002–03 2002–03 New York Rangers season The 2002–03 New York Rangers season was the 77th season for the team in the National Hockey League . In the regular season, the Rangers posted a 32–36–10–4 record, finishing fourth in the Atlantic Division... )	29–22–8–1
61	W	February 23, 2003	3–1	St. Louis Blues (2002–03 2002–03 St. Louis Blues season The 2002–03 St. Louis Blues season was the 36th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. On January 14, the Blues scored three short-handed goals in a 4-1 win over the Phoenix Coyotes... )	30–22–8–1
62	W	February 25, 2003	3–0	@ 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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Ottawa Senators season The 2002–03 Ottawa Senators season saw the Senators reach the highest point in the playoffs until the 2006–07 season. They were eliminated by the New Jersey Devils, the eventual Stanley Cup winning team in the Eastern Conference final... )	31–22–8–1
63	W	February 27, 2003	6–3	@ 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 ...  (2002–03 2002–03 Montreal Canadiens season The 2002–03 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 94th season of play. The club struggled through the season, made a coaching change and did not qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs.-Regular season:... )	32–22–8–1
64	L	March 1, 2003	0–2	@ St. Louis Blues (2002–03 2002–03 St. Louis Blues season The 2002–03 St. Louis Blues season was the 36th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. On January 14, the Blues scored three short-handed goals in a 4-1 win over the Phoenix Coyotes... )	32–23–8–1
65	W	March 4, 2003	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...  (2002–03 2002–03 New Jersey Devils season The 2002–03 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 21st season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. After claiming Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference titles, the Devils won their third Stanley Cup championship in a seven game series against the Mighty... )	33–23–8–1
66	T	March 6, 2003	2–2 OT	@ 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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Nashville Predators season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals... )	33–23–9–1
67	L	March 7, 2003	0–1	@ 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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Carolina Hurricanes season -October:Record for the month 5-4-1-1 -November:Record for the month 6-3-3-2 -December:Record for the month 4-8-1-0 -January:... )	33–24–9–1
68	W	March 9, 2003	6–4	@ 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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Atlanta Thrashers season The 2002–03 Atlanta Thrashers season was the Thrashers' fourth season. The Thrashers placed third in the Southeast, eleventh in the East to miss the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... )	34–24–9–1
69	W	March 12, 2003	4–2	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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Dallas Stars season The 2002–03 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' tenth season, 36th overall of the franchise.-Regular season:*January 20, 2003: In a game against the Dallas Stars, Patrick Roy becomes the first goaltender to appear in 1000 regular season games... )	35–24–9–1
70	W	March 14, 2003	3–1	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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Nashville Predators season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals... )	36–24–9–1
71	L	March 15, 2003	0–5	@ Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...  (2002–03 2002–03 Columbus Blue Jackets season The 2002–03 Columbus Blue Jackets season was the Blue Jackets' third season in the NHL, as the team was coming off of a 22–47–8–5 record in the 2001–02 season, earning 57 points, finishing in last place in the Western Conference.-Regular season:... )	36–25–9–1
72	T	March 17, 2003	3–3 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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Tampa Bay Lightning season The 2002–03 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the 11th National Hockey League season in Tampa Bay, Florida. The Lightning made it back to the playoffs for the first time since 1996.-Game log:-Eastern Conference Quarter-finals vs. Washington Capitals:... )	36–25–10–1
73	W	March 19, 2003	3–1	@ 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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Florida Panthers season The 2002–03 Florida Panthers season was their tenth season in the National Hockey League. They didn't make the playoffs, but did host the 53rd All-Star Game that season.-All-Star Game:... )	37–25–10–1
74	W	March 21, 2003	3–2 OT	@ 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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Dallas Stars season The 2002–03 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' tenth season, 36th overall of the franchise.-Regular season:*January 20, 2003: In a game against the Dallas Stars, Patrick Roy becomes the first goaltender to appear in 1000 regular season games... )	38–25–10–1
75	W	March 23, 2003	4–0	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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Detroit Red Wings season The 2002–03 Detroit Red Wings season was the 77th National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. The Wings scored 110 points, winning the Central Division, but just one point behind the Dallas Stars for the Western Conference's first seed.... )	39–25–10–1
76	L	March 25, 2003	0–4	@ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...  (2002–03 2002–03 Detroit Red Wings season The 2002–03 Detroit Red Wings season was the 77th National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. The Wings scored 110 points, winning the Central Division, but just one point behind the Dallas Stars for the Western Conference's first seed.... )	39–26–10–1
77	L	March 26, 2003	0–1	St. Louis Blues (2002–03 2002–03 St. Louis Blues season The 2002–03 St. Louis Blues season was the 36th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. On January 14, the Blues scored three short-handed goals in a 4-1 win over the Phoenix Coyotes... )	39–27–10–1
78	W	March 28, 2003	4–3 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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Chicago Blackhawks season The 2002–03 Chicago Blackhawks season was the Chicago Blackhawks' seventy-seventh season of operation. Finishing ninth in the Western Conference, they failed to qualify for the playoffs.-Regular season:... )	40–27–10–1
79	W	March 31, 2003	3–0	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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Calgary Flames season The 2002–03 Calgary Flames season was the 23rd National Hockey League season in Calgary. A relatively successful start to the season quickly gave way to disaster as the Flames lost 11 of 12 games in a November stretch dropping the Flames out of contention, ultimately failing to qualify for the... )	41–27–10–1
80	L	April 2, 2003	0–3	@ Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...  (2002–03 2002–03 Columbus Blue Jackets season The 2002–03 Columbus Blue Jackets season was the Blue Jackets' third season in the NHL, as the team was coming off of a 22–47–8–5 record in the 2001–02 season, earning 57 points, finishing in last place in the Western Conference.-Regular season:... )	41–28–10–1
81	L	April 3, 2003	1–2	@ 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...  (2002–03 2002–03 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2002–03 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the Toronto Maple Leafs' It was the 86th season of the franchise, and the 76th season as the Maple Leafs.Key dates prior to the start of the season:*The 2002 NHL Entry Draft... )	41–29–10–1
82	W	April 6, 2003	4–3	Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...  (2002–03 2002–03 Columbus Blue Jackets season The 2002–03 Columbus Blue Jackets season was the Blue Jackets' third season in the NHL, as the team was coming off of a 22–47–8–5 record in the 2001–02 season, earning 57 points, finishing in last place in the Western Conference.-Regular season:... )	42–29–10–1

Playoffs

Minnesota Wild defeat Colorado Avalanche in 7 games (coming from 3-1 down)

Minnesota Wild defeat Vancouver Canucks in 7 games (coming from 3-1 down)

Anaheim Ducks defeat Minnesota Wild in 4 games

• Note* Wild are the only team in NHL history to rally back from 3-1 down twice in the same playoff

Player stats

Regular season
Scoring
EWLINE Player Pos GP G A Pts PIM +/- PPG SHG GWG RW 81 30 35 65 46 12 5 1 8 LW 80 20 28 48 44 17 6 0 4 C 80 17 31 48 24 8 0 5 LW 82 18 28 46 30 9 0 2 C 78 16 26 42 18 1 3 0 2 C 80 13 19 32 63 11 0 0 4 LW 82 15 16 31 26 4 1 2 4 D 78 8 21 29 29 0 4 2 1 C 78 8 17 25 31 3 1 2 RW 81 14 10 24 16 2 2 3 C 50 7 13 20 18 1 5 0 1 D 66 4 12 16 34 2 0 0 D 58 1 14 15 16 15 1 0 0 D 69 2 12 14 84 13 0 1 1 LW 32 5 6 11 69 6 1 0 1 D 60 2 9 11 30 1 0 1 D 75 3 7 10 23 11 0 0 1 RW 8 5 3 8 6 5 0 0 0 LW 60 3 5 8 201 0 0 1 C 28 1 5 6 8 0 0 0 D 45 1 5 6 69 4 0 0 0 LW 38 3 2 5 23 1 0 0 C 4 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 RW 7 1 0 1 13 0 0 0 0 D 57 0 1 1 90 0 0 0 G 35 0 1 1 6 0 0 0 0 G 50 0 1 1 4 0 0 0 0 D 14 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 LW 2 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 LW 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 G 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LW 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
Goaltending
EWLINE Player MIN GP W L T/OT GA GAA SO SA SV SV% 2945 50 23 16 8 98 2.00 4 1334 1236 .927 1979 35 19 13 2 74 2.24 2 972 898 .924 60 1 0 1 0 5 5.00 0 28 23 .821 Team: 4984 82 42 30 10 177 2.13 6 2334 2157 .924

Playoffs
Scoring
EWLINE Player Pos GP G A Pts PIM +/- PPG SHG GWG RW 18 9 8 17 6 2 4 0 0 LW 18 7 6 13 4 4 0 1 C 18 7 6 13 14 5 0 2 2 C 18 2 11 13 0 1 0 0 C 17 2 7 9 4 1 0 0 LW 16 4 4 8 8 0 2 0 1 D 18 3 5 8 24 3 0 0 RW 18 3 3 6 4 0 0 1 C 17 2 3 5 4 1 0 0 1 LW 14 0 5 5 12 0 0 0 0 LW 16 1 3 4 4 0 0 0 D 18 1 3 4 14 5 0 0 0 D 15 1 1 2 16 0 0 1 D 15 1 1 2 6 1 0 1 C 15 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 C 5 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 D 18 0 1 1 10 5 0 0 0 D 18 0 1 1 14 0 0 0 D 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D 11 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 G 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LW 12 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 0 RW 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 G 11 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0
Goaltending
EWLINE Player MIN GP W L GA GAA SO SA SV SV% 579 11 5 6 25 2.59 0 257 232 .903 552 9 3 4 18 1.96 0 253 235 .929 Team: 1131 18 8 10 43 2.28 0 510 467 .916

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