2002–03 Ottawa Senators season
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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...
season
Season (sports)
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saw the Senators reach the highest point in the playoffs until the 2006–07 season. They were eliminated by the 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...
, the eventual Stanley Cup
Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug...
winning team in the Eastern Conference
Eastern Conference (NHL)
The Eastern Conference is one of two conferences in the National Hockey League used to divide teams. Its counterpart is the Western Conference....
final. On top of their larger success, with their total 113 points they won the Presidents' Trophy
Presidents' Trophy
The Presidents' Trophy is an award presented by the National Hockey League to the team that finishes with the most points in the league during the regular season. If two teams tie for the most points, then the trophy goes to the team with the most wins. The winning team is also awarded C$350,000...
, the Northeast Division
Northeast Division (NHL)
The NHL's Northeast Division was formed in 1993 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Adams Division...
title and the Eastern Conference title.
After their long history of debt problems, the Senators filed for bankruptcy on January 9, 2003. Fortunately, they continued regular season play after getting some emergency financing from the NHL. Despite the off-ice problems, they had a successful year, compared to their early day woes. The Presidents' Trophy awarded to the Senators making them the first Canadian team to win it since the 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...
in the championship season of and the first Eastern Conference team to win it since the 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...
' title in the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals
1994 Stanley Cup Finals
The 1994 Stanley Cup Final was a best-of-seven playoff series contested between the Eastern Conference champion New York Rangers and Western Conference champion Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League...
. In the playoffs they defeated their former teammate Alexei Yashin
Alexei Yashin
Alexei Valeryevich Yashin is a Russian professional ice hockey player. He is currently a member of CSKA Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League...
and his 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...
, then the 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...
before coming within one game of making it into the finals, falling to the Devils.
Regular season
Right winger Marian HossaMarian Hossa
Marián Hossa is a Slovak professional ice hockey player who currently plays for the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League . Hossa was drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft; after playing for the Senators, he played for the Atlanta Thrashers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and...
lead the scoring for Ottawa with a huge gap over the rest of the roster, just passing Yashin's past record of 44. Without a goaltending situation, Patrick Lalime showed one of his best years, with career bests in GAA
Goals against average
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and wins.
Despite a slow start to the season after an even .500 ratio, the Senators turned around their game with a 10–game unbeaten streak. Fans were cornerened if their start was with the off-ice problems however this was soon irrelevant to the fans when they again made a playoff berth. Before the playoffs, the Senators explained they need more grit, so two separate trades to Buffalo included tough guys Vaclav Varada
Vaclav Varada
Václav Varaďa is a Czech professional ice hockey player currently playing for HC Vítkovice of the Czech Extraliga. He formerly played in the National Hockey League in a ten-year span. In his professional career, he has previously played for the Buffalo Sabres and the Ottawa Senators...
and Rob Ray
Rob Ray
Robert John Ray, nicknamed Rayzor is a Canadian sports broadcaster and former professional ice hockey player. He was awarded the King Clancy Memorial Trophy by the National Hockey League in 1999 for leadership and humanitarianism....
respectively, plus two-way forward Bryan Smolinski
Bryan Smolinski
Bryan Anthony Smolinski is an American professional ice hockey center. The Boston Bruins drafted him 21st overall in 1990. He has played in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Islanders, Los Angeles Kings, Ottawa Senators, Chicago Blackhawks, Vancouver Canucks and...
from the 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...
.
Game log
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| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
| 1 | L | October 10, 2002 | 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... (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... ) |
0–1–0–0 |
| 2 | W | October 12, 2002 | 2–1 | @ 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... (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... ) |
1–1–0–0 |
| 3 | W | October 15, 2002 | 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... ) |
2–1–0–0 |
| 4 | W | October 23, 2002 | 4–1 | 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:... ) |
3–1–0–0 |
| 5 | T | October 24, 2002 | 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... (2002–03 2002–03 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
3–1–1–0 |
| 6 | L | October 26, 2002 | 3–5 | @ 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 ... (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:... ) |
3–2–1–0 |
| 7 | L | October 29, 2002 | 1–2 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (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... ) |
3–3–1–0 |
| 8 | L | October 30, 2002 | 1–4 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (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:... ) |
3–4–1–0 |
| 9 | W | November 2, 2002 | 5–2 | 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.... ) |
4–4–1–0 |
| 10 | W | November 6, 2002 | 5–2 | @ 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... ) |
5–4–1–0 |
| 11 | L | November 8, 2002 | 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... ) |
5–5–1–0 |
| 12 | L | November 9, 2002 | 1–7 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (2002–03 2002–03 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
5–6–1–0 |
| 13 | W | November 12, 2002 | 5–3 | @ 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... (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:... ) |
6–6–1–0 |
| 14 | W | November 14, 2002 | 3–2 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... (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:... ) |
7–6–1–0 |
| 15 | W | November 16, 2002 | 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:... (2002–03 2002–03 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
8–6–1–0 |
| 16 | T | November 19, 2002 | 4–4 OT | @ 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:... ) |
8–6–2–0 |
| 17 | W | November 21, 2002 | 3–2 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (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:... ) |
9–6–2–0 |
| 18 | W | November 23, 2002 | 5–2 | 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:... ) |
10–6–2–0 |
| 19 | W | November 25, 2002 | 2–0 | 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... ) |
11–6–2–0 |
| 20 | T | November 27, 2002 | 2–2 OT | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (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:... ) |
11–6–3–0 |
| 21 | W | November 29, 2002 | 6–2 | @ 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... (2002–03 2002–03 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
12–6–3–0 |
| 22 | W | November 30, 2002 | 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... (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:... ) |
13–6–3–0 |
| 23 | L | December 4, 2002 | 0–1 | @ 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:... ) |
13–7–3–0 |
| 24 | T | December 5, 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... ) |
13–7–4–0 |
| 25 | W | December 7, 2002 | 5–2 | 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... (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:... ) |
14–7–4–0 |
| 26 | W | December 10, 2002 | 4–2 | @ 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:... (2002–03 2002–03 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
15–7–4–0 |
| 27 | W | December 12, 2002 | 5–2 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (2002–03 2002–03 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
16–7–4–0 |
| 28 | W | December 14, 2002 | 4–3 OT | New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (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... ) |
17–7–4–0 |
| 29 | L | December 16, 2002 | 2–3 | 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:... ) |
17–8–4–0 |
| 30 | W | December 18, 2002 | 3–0 | @ New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (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... ) |
18–8–4–0 |
| 31 | W | December 19, 2002 | 9–3 | 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:... ) |
19–8–4–0 |
| 32 | W | December 21, 2002 | 3–1 | @ 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... ) |
20–8–4–0 |
| 33 | T | December 23, 2002 | 2–2 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... (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... ) |
20–8–5–0 |
| 34 | W | December 26, 2002 | 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:... (2002–03 2002–03 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
21–8–5–0 |
| 35 | W | December 27, 2002 | 3–2 OT | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (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:... ) |
22–8–5–0 |
| 36 | L | December 30, 2002 | 2–3 | @ 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... ) |
22–9–5–0 |
| 37 | W | December 31, 2002 | 6–3 | @ 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:... ) |
23–9–5–0 |
| 38 | W | January 2, 2003 | 8–1 | 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... (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:... ) |
24–9–5–0 |
| 39 | L | January 4, 2003 | 1–2 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:... (2002–03 2002–03 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
24–9–5–1 |
| 40 | W | January 6, 2003 | 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... (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... ) |
25–9–5–1 |
| 41 | L | January 8, 2003 | 4–6 | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (2002–03 2002–03 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
25–10–5–1 |
| 42 | W | January 9, 2003 | 1–0 | @ 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... ) |
26–10–5–1 |
| 43 | W | January 11, 2003 | 2–0 | @ 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... ) |
27–10–5–1 |
| 44 | W | January 14, 2003 | 7–0 | 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:... ) |
28–10–5–1 |
| 45 | W | January 16, 2003 | 3–1 | 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 .... ) |
29–10–5–1 |
| 46 | W | January 18, 2003 | 5–2 | 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... (2002–03 2002–03 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
30–10–5–1 |
| 47 | L | January 20, 2003 | 2–6 | @ 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:... ) |
30–11–5–1 |
| 48 | W | January 22, 2003 | 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... (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:... ) |
31–11–5–1 |
| 49 | T | January 23, 2003 | 3–3 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... (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:... ) |
31–11–6–1 |
| 50 | W | January 25, 2003 | 4–3 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:... (2002–03 2002–03 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
32–11–6–1 |
| 51 | L | January 27, 2003 | 3–5 | @ 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... ) |
32–12–6–1 |
| 52 | L | January 29, 2003 | 2–3 | @ 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 .... ) |
32–13–6–1 |
| 53 | L | January 30, 2003 | 0–3 | @ 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... ) |
32–14–6–1 |
| 54 | W | February 5, 2003 | 5–3 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (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... ) |
33–14–6–1 |
| 55 | T | February 6, 2003 | 2–2 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... (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... ) |
33–14–7–1 |
| 56 | W | February 8, 2003 | 3–1 | 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... (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:... ) |
34–14–7–1 |
| 57 | W | February 12, 2003 | 3–0 | @ 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:... ) |
35–14–7–1 |
| 58 | W | February 13, 2003 | 2–0 | 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... ) |
36–14–7–1 |
| 59 | L | February 15, 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... ) |
36–15–7–1 |
| 60 | W | February 17, 2003 | 3–2 | 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... (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... ) |
37–15–7–1 |
| 61 | W | February 19, 2003 | 5–3 | @ 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... ) |
38–15–7–1 |
| 62 | L | February 20, 2003 | 3–4 | 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:... ) |
38–16–7–1 |
| 63 | W | February 22, 2003 | 4–0 | 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... ) |
39–16–7–1 |
| 64 | L | February 25, 2003 | 0–3 | Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (2002–03 2002–03 Minnesota Wild season The 2002–03 Minnesota Wild season was the Wild third season of operation in the National Hockey League . After qualifying for the playoffs, the Wild won two playoff series before losing in the Conference Final to Anaheim.-Game log:-Playoffs:... ) |
39–17–7–1 |
| 65 | W | February 27, 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... ) |
40–17–7–1 |
| 66 | L | March 1, 2003 | 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... (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:... ) |
40–18–7–1 |
| 67 | W | March 4, 2003 | 4–1 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (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... ) |
41–18–7–1 |
| 68 | W | March 8, 2003 | 5–1 | @ 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:... ) |
42–18–7–1 |
| 69 | W | March 9, 2003 | 4–2 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (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:... ) |
43–18–7–1 |
| 70 | W | March 11, 2003 | 4–3 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... (2002–03 2002–03 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
44–18–7–1 |
| 71 | W | March 13, 2003 | 3–2 OT | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (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... ) |
45–18–7–1 |
| 72 | L | March 15, 2003 | 2–5 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (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:... ) |
45–19–7–1 |
| 73 | L | March 16, 2003 | 2–6 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (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.... ) |
45–20–7–1 |
| 74 | W | March 18, 2003 | 6–5 | @ 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... (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:... ) |
46–20–7–1 |
| 75 | W | March 21, 2003 | 5–1 | @ 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... (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:... ) |
47–20–7–1 |
| 76 | W | March 22, 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:... ) |
48–20–7–1 |
| 77 | T | March 25, 2003 | 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... ) |
48–20–8–1 |
| 78 | L | March 28, 2003 | 2–3 | 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:... ) |
48–21–8–1 |
| 79 | W | March 29, 2003 | 3–1 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (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:... ) |
49–21–8–1 |
| 80 | W | April 1, 2003 | 3–2 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (2002–03 2002–03 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
50–21–8–1 |
| 81 | W | April 3, 2003 | 5–1 | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (2002–03 2002–03 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
51–21–8–1 |
| 82 | W | April 5, 2003 | 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... (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... ) |
52–21–8–1 |
Playoffs
In the first round of the playoffs the team played the New York IslandersNew 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...
, facing former team captain Alexei Yashin
Alexei Yashin
Alexei Valeryevich Yashin is a Russian professional ice hockey player. He is currently a member of CSKA Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League...
for the first time in the playoffs. Yashin played well in the first game and the Islanders won the first game at the Corel Centre 3–0. The loss by the Senators was attributed to paying too much attention to stopping Yashin and not enough on the rest of the Islanders. The Senators adjusted their play for the next game winning it and the next three games in a row to win the series 4–1.
In the second round, the team faced the 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...
who had defeated the 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...
in the first round. The Senators won the series on the basis of their strong defence, holding the Flyers to only ten goals in the six games, advancing to the Eastern Conference final series against the 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...
to decide the Prince of Wales Trophy
Prince of Wales Trophy
The Prince of Wales Trophy, also known as the Wales Trophy, is an award presented by the National Hockey League to the Eastern Conference playoff champions, prior to the final series of games for the Stanley Cup...
.
The first two games of the series were in Ottawa and the wins were split between the Senators and Devils. In New Jersey, the Devils won both games to put the Senators at the brink of elimination. However, the Senators came back, winning the fifth game at home and the sixth game in New Jersey to force a seventh and deciding game at home.
In the seventh game, New Jersey took the lead twice, only to see Ottawa tie twice. The game was tied 2–2, when with two minutes remaining, Devils' forward Jeff Friesen
Jeff Friesen
Jeff Daryl Friesen is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently a Free Agent. He most recently played with Eisbären Berlin of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga.-Playing career:...
deked out Patrick Lalime
Patrick Lalime
Patrick Lalime is a Canadian professional ice hockey broadcaster and former player. Lalime played twelve seasons in the National Hockey League with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Ottawa Senators, St. Louis Blues, Chicago Blackhawks and Buffalo Sabres...
and shot over his leg pad, into the net, to score the series-winning goal.
Eastern Conference Quarter-final vs. (8) New York IslandersNew York IslandersThe 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...
Date Opponent W-L Score4/9/2003 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...
L 0 – 3
4/12/2003 New York Islanders W 3 – 0
4/14/2003 at New York Islanders W 3 – 2
4/16/2003 at New York Islanders W 3 – 1
4/17/2003 New York Islanders W 4 – 1
Eastern Conference Semi-final vs. (4) Philadelphia FlyersPhiladelphia FlyersThe 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...
4/25/2003 Philadelphia FlyersPhiladelphia 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...
W 4 – 2
4/27/2003 Philadelphia Flyers L 0 – 2
4/29/2003 at Philadelphia Flyers W 3 – 2
5/1/2003 at Philadelphia Flyers L 0 – 1
5/3/2003 Philadelphia Flyers W 5 – 2
5/5/2003 at Philadelphia Flyers W 5 – 1
Eastern Conference Final vs. (2) New Jersey DevilsNew Jersey DevilsThe 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...
5/10/2003 New Jersey DevilsNew 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...
W 3 – 2
5/13/2003 New Jersey Devils L 1 – 4
5/15/2003 at New Jersey Devils L 0 – 1
5/17/2003 at New Jersey Devils L 2 – 5
5/19/2003 New Jersey Devils W 3 – 1
5/21/2003 at New Jersey Devils W 2 – 1
5/23/2003 New Jersey Devils L 2 – 3
Regular season
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RW | 80 | 45 | 35 | 80 | 34 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 10 | |
| RW | 78 | 27 | 51 | 78 | 42 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 6 | |
| C | 80 | 25 | 35 | 60 | 28 | 19 | 8 | 1 | 5 | |
| RW | 67 | 24 | 35 | 59 | 30 | 20 | 9 | 0 | 4 | |
| C | 70 | 22 | 32 | 54 | 36 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 4 | |
| D | 76 | 10 | 35 | 45 | 70 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 3 | |
| D | 74 | 9 | 30 | 39 | 116 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 2 | |
| C | 74 | 18 | 20 | 38 | 54 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 3 | |
| LW | 80 | 16 | 21 | 37 | 48 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 4 | |
| C | 78 | 12 | 20 | 32 | 66 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| D | 58 | 4 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| LW | 75 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 32 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| C | 33 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 8 | |||||
| 3 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 33 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | |
| D | 78 | 3 | 16 | 19 | 71 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| D | 57 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 40 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| RW | 70 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 14 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| RW | 68 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 147 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 10 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 11 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 67 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 130 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 54 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 14 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| C | 14 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 12 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 15 | |||||
| 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 20 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| G | 67 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| G | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T/OT | GA | GAA | SO | SA | SV | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3943 | 67 | 39 | 20 | 7 | 142 | 2.16 | 8 | 1591 | 1449 | .911 | |
| 935 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 37 | 2.37 | 0 | 415 | 378 | .911 | |
| 85 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1.41 | 0 | 26 | 24 | .923 | |
| Team: | 4963 | 82 | 52 | 22 | 8 | 181 | 2.19 | 8 | 2032 | 1851 | .911 |
Playoffs
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RW | 18 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 6 | |||||
| 3 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| C | 18 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 18 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| C | 18 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 18 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| RW | 18 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 12 | |||||
| 4 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| D | 18 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 18 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 6 | |||||
| 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||
| D | 18 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| RW | 18 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 18 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 16 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 16 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| C | 18 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 16 | |||||
| 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||
| D | 17 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 14 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| C | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 18 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| D | 17 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| RW | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | GA | GAA | SO | SA | SV | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1122 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 34 | 1.82 | 1 | 449 | 415 | .924 | |
| Team: | 1122 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 34 | 1.82 | 1 | 449 | 415 | .924 |
Trades
| June 23, 2002 | To 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... Seventh-round pick in 2002 draft 2002 NHL Entry Draft The 2002 NHL Entry Draft was held June 22–23 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. 291 players were drafted in total: 35 from the OHL; 23 from the QMJHL; 43 from the WHL; 41 from the NCAA; 6 from U.S high schools and 110 from outside North America.... |
To Ottawa Senators Josef Boumedienne Josef Boumedienne Josef Boumedienne is a Swedish professional hockey defenceman born to an Algerian father and a Finnish mother. He currently plays for Djurgårdens IF in the Elitserien.-Career:... |
| June 29, 2002 | To 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... Shawn McEachern Shawn McEachern Shawn K. McEachern is an American ice hockey coach and former professional ice hockey player. He is the current head boys' varsity ice hockey coach at The Rivers School, an independent 6–12 school in Weston, Massachusetts.... Sixth-round pick in 2004 draft 2004 NHL Entry Draft The 2004 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 26 at the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is especially notable because it was the last NHL event to take place before the beginning of the lockout which canceled all the games scheduled for the 2004–05 NHL season.- Selections by round :Listed... |
To Ottawa Senators Brian Pothier Brian Pothier Brian Pothier is an American professional ice hockey player. Pothier played in the National Hockey League from 2000 until 2010. He is currently playing in the Swiss National League for Geneve Servette.-Playing career:... |
| September 21, 2002 | To 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,... Sami Salo Sami Salo Sami Salo is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . He began his professional career with TPS of the SM-liiga before being selected by the Ottawa Senators with their last pick in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft. He joined the Senators in... |
To Ottawa Senators Peter Schaefer |
| October 1, 2002 | To 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... Jani Hurme Jani Hurme Jani Hurme is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for Ilves in the Finnish SM-liiga. He was drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the third round of the 1997 NHL Entry Draft with the 58th overall pick.... |
To Ottawa Senators Greg Watson Greg Watson Gregory George Watson is a former Australian cricketer, born in Mudgee, New South Wales.Watson made his first-class debut for New South Wales at the Adelaide Oval against South Australia in the 1977-78 Sheffield Shield. He took four wickets, his maiden victim being opposing captain Ashley... , Billy Thompson |
| December 16, 2002 | To 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... Josef Boumedienne Josef Boumedienne Josef Boumedienne is a Swedish professional hockey defenceman born to an Algerian father and a Finnish mother. He currently plays for Djurgårdens IF in the Elitserien.-Career:... |
To Ottawa Senators Dean Melanson Dean Melanson Dean Clement Melanson is a former National Hockey League defenceman.-Playing career:He was drafted in the fourth round, 80th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft.... |
| January 15, 2003 | To 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... Joel Kwiatkowski Joel Kwiatkowski Joel Kwiatkowski is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Kwiatkowski currently plays in Switzerland's National League A for SC Bern.-Playing career:... |
To Ottawa Senators Ninth-round pick in 2003 draft 2003 NHL Entry Draft The 2003 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville, Tennessee on June 21, 2003.Marc-Andre Fleury was selected first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins, only the third goalie in NHL history selected as the first overall draft choice... . This pick returned to Washington for future considerations. |
| February 25, 2003 | To 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:... Jakub Klepis Jakub Klepis Jakub Klepiš is a Czech professional ice hockey player currently playing for Dynamo Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
To Ottawa Senators Vaclav Varada Vaclav Varada Václav Varaďa is a Czech professional ice hockey player currently playing for HC Vítkovice of the Czech Extraliga. He formerly played in the National Hockey League in a ten-year span. In his professional career, he has previously played for the Buffalo Sabres and the Ottawa Senators... Fifth-round pick in 2003 NHL Entry Draft 2003 NHL Entry Draft The 2003 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville, Tennessee on June 21, 2003.Marc-Andre Fleury was selected first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins, only the third goalie in NHL history selected as the first overall draft choice... (Tim Cook Tim Cook (ice hockey) Tim Cook is an American ice hockey defenseman currently with the Belfast Giants of the EIHL.-Playing career:... ) |
| March 4, 2003 | To 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... Simon Lajeunesse Simon Lajeunesse Simon Lajeunesse is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played in one National Hockey League game for the Ottawa Senators during the 2001–02 NHL season.-Playing career:... |
To Ottawa Senators Joey Tetarenko Joey Tetarenko Joseph Tetarenko is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player.-Bio:Tetarenko was drafted by the Florida Panthers 82nd overall in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft... |
| March 10, 2003 | To 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:... future considerations |
To Ottawa Senators Rob Ray Rob Ray Robert John Ray, nicknamed Rayzor is a Canadian sports broadcaster and former professional ice hockey player. He was awarded the King Clancy Memorial Trophy by the National Hockey League in 1999 for leadership and humanitarianism.... |
| March 10, 2003 | 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... future considerations |
To Ottawa Senators Bob Wren Bob Wren Robert Wren is a professional ice hockey Center currently playing for ERC Ingolstadt of Germany's Deutsche Eishockey Liga . He was drafted 94th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft... |
| March 11, 2003 | To 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... Tim Gleason Tim Gleason Timothy Gleason is an American professional ice hockey defenseman and an alternate captain of the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... Future considerations |
To Ottawa Senators Bryan Smolinski Bryan Smolinski Bryan Anthony Smolinski is an American professional ice hockey center. The Boston Bruins drafted him 21st overall in 1990. He has played in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Islanders, Los Angeles Kings, Ottawa Senators, Chicago Blackhawks, Vancouver Canucks and... |
Waivers
| January 15, 2003 | To St. Louis Blues Steve Martins Steve Martins Steve Martins is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Martins attended Harvard University, graduating in 1995. Martins played professional hockey from 1995 until 2009 primarily in minor leagues. He was able to play 267 games in the National Hockey League with the Hartford Whalers,... |
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Roster
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Defencemen - A Captain (ice hockey) In ice hockey, each team can designate an official captain for each game. The player serving as captain during the game wears a "C" on his or her jersey... - A Captain (ice hockey) In ice hockey, each team can designate an official captain for each game. The player serving as captain during the game wears a "C" on his or her jersey... - A Captain (ice hockey) In ice hockey, each team can designate an official captain for each game. The player serving as captain during the game wears a "C" on his or her jersey... |
Wingers - C Captain (ice hockey) In ice hockey, each team can designate an official captain for each game. The player serving as captain during the game wears a "C" on his or her jersey... |
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Draft picks
Ottawa's draft picks from the 2002 NHL Entry Draft2002 NHL Entry Draft
The 2002 NHL Entry Draft was held June 22–23 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Canada. 291 players were drafted in total: 35 from the OHL; 23 from the QMJHL; 43 from the WHL; 41 from the NCAA; 6 from U.S high schools and 110 from outside North America....
held on June 22 and June 23, 2002 at the Air Canada Centre
Air Canada Centre
The Air Canada Centre is a multi-purpose indoor sporting arena located on Bay Street in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada.The arena is popularly known as the ACC or the Hangar ....
in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
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| Round | # | Player | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team (League) |
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| 1 | 16 | Jakub Klepis Jakub Klepis Jakub Klepiš is a Czech professional ice hockey player currently playing for Dynamo Moscow of the Kontinental Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Portland Winter Hawks Portland Winter Hawks The Portland Winterhawks are a major junior ice hockey team based in Portland, Oregon, playing in the Western Hockey League, a member league in the Canadian Hockey League. They play their home games at the Memorial Coliseum, though typically a few games each season are also played in the... (WHL) |
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| 2 | 47 | Alexei Kaigorodov Alexei Kaigorodov Alexei Pavlovich Kaigorodov is a Russian professional ice hockey player playing with Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the Kontinental Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Metallurg Magnitogorsk Metallurg Magnitogorsk Metallurg Magnitogorsk is a professional ice hockey team based in Magnitogorsk, Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia. They are members of the Kharlamov Division of the Kontinental Hockey League... (Russia) |
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| 3 | 75 | Arttu Luttinen Arttu Luttinen Arttu Luttinen is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward who currently plays for Espoo Blues of the SM-liiga. He was selected by the Ottawa Senators in the 3rd round of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.-External links:... |
HIFK HIFK (ice hockey) HIFK is an ice hockey team based in Helsinki, Finland. The team plays at Helsinki Ice Hall. It was founded in 1897... (SM-liiga) |
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| 4 | 113 | Scott Dobben | Erie Otters Erie Otters The Erie Otters are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League . Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA, they have played their home games at the Louis J. Tullio Arena since 1996... (OHL) |
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| 4 | 125 | Johan Bjork Johan Björk Johan Björk is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for HK Acroni Jesenice of the Erste Bank Eishockey Liga. He was selected by the Ottawa Senators in the 4th round of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.... |
Malmö IF (Sweden) | |
| 5 | 150 | Brock Hooton | Quesnel Millionaires Quesnel Millionaires The Quesnel Millionaires were a junior "A" ice hockey team based in Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada. They were members of the Interior Conference of the British Columbia Hockey League . They played their home games at Quesnel Twin Arena... (BCHL) |
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| 8 | 246 | Josef Vavra | Vsetin HC (Czech.) | |
| 9 | 276 | Vitaly Atyushov Vitaly Atyushov Vitaly Atyushov is a defenceman currently playing for Metallurg Magnitogorsk in the Kontinental Hockey League. Atyushov was drafted 276th overall in the 9th round by the Ottawa Senators in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.- Career statistics :... |
Molot-Prikamye Perm Molot-Prikamye Perm Molot-Prikamye Perm are a professional ice hockey team based in Perm, Perm Krai, Russia. They are currently playing in the Central Division of the Russian Supreme League.... (Russia) |