2003–04 Montreal Canadiens season
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The 2003–04 Montreal Canadiens
season was the team's 95th
season
of play, 87th in the National Hockey League
. The Canadiens returned to the playoffs this season and made it to the Eastern Conference
semifinals after winning the Eastern Conference
quarterfinals against the Boston Bruins
4 games to 3 before being eliminated by the eventual Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning
4 games to 0.
game played on November 22, 2003, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
, between the Edmonton Oilers
and the Montreal Canadiens
. It was the second NHL outdoor game and the first regular season outdoor game in the history of the National Hockey League
, and was modeled after the success of the "cold war
" game between the University of Michigan
and Michigan State University
in 2001.
The first NHL game to be played outdoors was in 1991 when the Los Angeles Kings
played the New York Rangers
in an exhibition game outside Caesars Palace
in Las Vegas
. The event took place in Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium
in front of a crowd of 57,167, the largest number of people to ever watch a live NHL game, despite temperatures of close to -18 °C, -30 °C (-22 °F) with wind chill. It was held to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Edmonton Oilers
joining the NHL in 1979.
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
television
broadcast
also set the record for most viewers of a single NHL game with 2.747 million nationwide. This was the first NHL game broadcast in HDTV
on CBC
.
Goaltending
Goaltending
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 ...
season was the team's 95th
Montreal Canadiens seasons
This is a list of seasons completed by the Montreal Canadiens professional ice hockey club. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the Canadiens completed in both the National Hockey Association and the National Hockey League .-NHA :Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins,...
season
Season (sports)
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of play, 87th in the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
. The Canadiens returned to the playoffs this season and made it to 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....
semifinals after winning 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....
quarterfinals against the Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...
4 games to 3 before being eliminated by the eventual Stanley Cup champion 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...
4 games to 0.
Heritage Classic
The Heritage Classic was an outdoor ice hockeyIce hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
game played on November 22, 2003, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Canada
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, between the 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 ....
and the 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 ...
. It was the second NHL outdoor game and the first regular season outdoor game in the history of the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
, and was modeled after the success of the "cold war
Cold War (ice hockey)
The Cold War was a college ice hockey game played between U.S. college rivals Michigan State University and the University of Michigan on Saturday, October 6, 2001...
" game between the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
and Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Michigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act.MSU pioneered the studies of packaging,...
in 2001.
The first NHL game to be played outdoors was in 1991 when 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...
played 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...
in an exhibition game outside Caesars Palace
Caesars Palace
Caesars Palace is a luxury hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, an unincorporated township in Clark County, Nevada, United States in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. Caesars Palace is owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment Corp....
in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Strip
The Las Vegas Strip is an approximately stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard in Clark County, Nevada; adjacent to, but outside the city limits of Las Vegas proper. The Strip lies within the unincorporated townships of Paradise and Winchester...
. The event took place in Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium
Commonwealth Stadium (Edmonton)
Commonwealth Stadium is a sports stadium located in the Norwood Area of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, primarily used by the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. The stadium is owned and operated by the City of Edmonton.- History :...
in front of a crowd of 57,167, the largest number of people to ever watch a live NHL game, despite temperatures of close to -18 °C, -30 °C (-22 °F) with wind chill. It was held to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 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 ....
joining the NHL in 1979.
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
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television
Television
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broadcast
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also set the record for most viewers of a single NHL game with 2.747 million nationwide. This was the first NHL game broadcast in HDTV
High-definition television
High-definition television is video that has resolution substantially higher than that of traditional television systems . HDTV has one or two million pixels per frame, roughly five times that of SD...
on CBC
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly known as CBC and officially as CBC/Radio-Canada, is a Canadian crown corporation that serves as the national public radio and television broadcaster...
.
Game log
| Regular season results | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
| 1 | L | October 9, 2003 | 2–5 | @ 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Ottawa Senators season The 2003–04 Ottawa Senators season would see the Senators again finish with over 100 points, finishing with 102, but this was good for only third in the tightly-contested division, as the Bruins would have 104 and the Leafs 103. Ottawa would meet Toronto in the first-round of the playoffs, meeting... ) |
0–1–0–0 |
| 2 | W | October 11, 2003 | 4–0 | @ 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2003–04 Toronto Maple Leafs season, the club's 87th season of existence and 77th as the Maple Leafs, saw the team finish in second place in the Northeast Division with a record of 45 wins, 24 losses, 10 ties, and 3 overtime losses for 103 points. It was the highest point total in franchise... ) |
1–1–0–0 |
| 3 | W | October 14, 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Washington Capitals season The 2003–04 Washington Capitals season was the Capitals's thirtieth season of play. The team finished in fifth and last-place in the Southeast Division, and fourteenth overall in the Eastern Conference to miss the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:... ) |
2–1–0–0 |
| 4 | W | October 16, 2003 | 4–1 | 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 2003–04 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 37th season of play. For the third season in a row, the club placed last in the Atlantic Division and did not qualify for the playoffs... ) |
3–1–0–0 |
| 5 | L | October 18, 2003 | 0–1 | 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2003–04 Toronto Maple Leafs season, the club's 87th season of existence and 77th as the Maple Leafs, saw the team finish in second place in the Northeast Division with a record of 45 wins, 24 losses, 10 ties, and 3 overtime losses for 103 points. It was the highest point total in franchise... ) |
3–2–0–0 |
| 6 | W | October 20, 2003 | 2–1 | 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Detroit Red Wings season The 2003–04 Detroit Red Wings season was the 78th National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. Despite multiple injuries to key players, the Wings found themselves once again winning the Presidents' Trophy for having the best regular season record in the NHL, scoring 109 points... ) |
4–2–0–0 |
| 7 | W | October 23, 2003 | 3–0 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2003–04 2003–04 New York Islanders season The 2003–04 New York Islanders season was the 32nd season in the franchise's history.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
5–2–0–0 |
| 8 | L | October 25, 2003 | 2–6 | 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Ottawa Senators season The 2003–04 Ottawa Senators season would see the Senators again finish with over 100 points, finishing with 102, but this was good for only third in the tightly-contested division, as the Bruins would have 104 and the Leafs 103. Ottawa would meet Toronto in the first-round of the playoffs, meeting... ) |
5–3–0–0 |
| 9 | L | October 27, 2003 | 0–5 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2003–04 2003–04 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2003–04 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 37th season in the National Hockey League .Free-agent goaltender Jeff Hackett was signed from the Boston Bruins to replace Roman Cechmanek and challenge backup Robert Esche for the No.1 spot in 2003–04, but Hackett was forced to retire in... ) |
5–4–0–0 |
| 10 | L | October 28, 2003 | 0–2 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (2003–04 2003–04 Boston Bruins season The 2003–04 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 80th season of operation in the National Hockey League .-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Milestones:-Trades:-Free agents:... ) |
5–5–0–0 |
| 11 | W | October 30, 2003 | 1–0 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Boston Bruins season The 2003–04 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 80th season of operation in the National Hockey League .-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Milestones:-Trades:-Free agents:... ) |
6–5–0–0 |
| 12 | L | November 1, 2003 | 1–5 | 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... (2003–04 2003–04 New York Rangers season The 2003–04 New York Rangers season was disappointing for the Rangers; despite having the highest payroll in the league at over $69 million, the team finished towards the bottom of the standings... ) |
6–6–0–0 |
| 13 | L | November 4, 2003 | 2–4 | 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 .... (2003–04 2003–04 Edmonton Oilers season The 2003–04 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 25th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 36–26–11–9 record in 2002–03, earning 92 points, and returned to the playoffs after a 1 year absence... ) |
6–7–0–0 |
| 14 | L | November 7, 2003 | 1–2 | @ 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:... (2003–04 2003–04 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
6–8–0–0 |
| 15 | W | November 8, 2003 | 3–0 | 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:... (2003–04 2003–04 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
7–8–0–0 |
| 16 | T | November 11, 2003 | 1–1 OT | 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Columbus Blue Jackets season The 2003–04 Columbus Blue Jackets season was the Blue Jackets' fourth season in the NHL, as the team was coming off of a 29–42–8–3 record in the 2002–03 season, earning 69 points, finishing in last place in the Western Conference for the 2nd straight year.... ) |
7–8–1–0 |
| 17 | L | November 13, 2003 | 1–3 | @ 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... (2003–04 2003–04 New York Islanders season The 2003–04 New York Islanders season was the 32nd season in the franchise's history.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
7–9–1–0 |
| 18 | W | November 15, 2003 | 3–2 | @ Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2003–04 2003–04 Ottawa Senators season The 2003–04 Ottawa Senators season would see the Senators again finish with over 100 points, finishing with 102, but this was good for only third in the tightly-contested division, as the Bruins would have 104 and the Leafs 103. Ottawa would meet Toronto in the first-round of the playoffs, meeting... ) |
8–9–1–0 |
| 19 | L | November 18, 2003 | 4–5 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,... (2003–04 2003–04 Vancouver Canucks season The 2003–04 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks' 34th NHL season. It was the first time since the Northwest Division was created that a team other than the Colorado Avalanche has won the division title.-Conference standings:... ) |
8–9–1–1 |
| 20 | L | November 20, 2003 | 1–2 | @ 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Calgary Flames season The 2003–04 Calgary Flames season was the 24th National Hockey League season in Calgary, and the 32nd for the franchise in the NHL. The Flames ended a seven-year playoff drought, qualifying for the post-season for the first time since 1996. The Flames defeated three division winners en-route to an... ) |
8–10–1–1 |
| 21 | W | November 22, 2003 | 4–3 | @ 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 .... (2003–04 2003–04 Edmonton Oilers season The 2003–04 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 25th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 36–26–11–9 record in 2002–03, earning 92 points, and returned to the playoffs after a 1 year absence... ) |
9–10–1–1 |
| 22 | L | November 25, 2003 | 2–5 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (2003–04 2003–04 Vancouver Canucks season The 2003–04 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks' 34th NHL season. It was the first time since the Northwest Division was created that a team other than the Colorado Avalanche has won the division title.-Conference standings:... ) |
9–11–1–1 |
| 23 | W | November 28, 2003 | 5–3 | @ 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Washington Capitals season The 2003–04 Washington Capitals season was the Capitals's thirtieth season of play. The team finished in fifth and last-place in the Southeast Division, and fourteenth overall in the Eastern Conference to miss the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:... ) |
10–11–1–1 |
| 24 | T | November 29, 2003 | 1–1 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. They last made the playoffs in 2000.-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
10–11–2–1 |
| 25 | W | December 2, 2003 | 3–2 | 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Tampa Bay Lightning season The Tampa Bay Lightning season involved winning the Stanley Cup. On December 27, the Lightning scored three short-handed goals in a 4-2 win over the Boston Bruins.-Offseason:The Lightning did not have a first-round pick... ) |
11–11–2–1 |
| 26 | T | December 5, 2003 | 1–1 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Carolina Hurricanes season -October:Record for the month 2-3-4-0 -November:Record for the month 5-7-3-0 -December:Record for the month 5-5-1-2 -January:... ) |
11–11–3–1 |
| 27 | W | December 6, 2003 | 3–1 | 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Carolina Hurricanes season -October:Record for the month 2-3-4-0 -November:Record for the month 5-7-3-0 -December:Record for the month 5-5-1-2 -January:... ) |
12–11–3–1 |
| 28 | L | December 8, 2003 | 2–3 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2003–04 2003–04 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2003–04 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 37th season in the National Hockey League .Free-agent goaltender Jeff Hackett was signed from the Boston Bruins to replace Roman Cechmanek and challenge backup Robert Esche for the No.1 spot in 2003–04, but Hackett was forced to retire in... ) |
12–12–3–1 |
| 29 | W | December 10, 2003 | 2–1 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (2003–04 2003–04 New York Rangers season The 2003–04 New York Rangers season was disappointing for the Rangers; despite having the highest payroll in the league at over $69 million, the team finished towards the bottom of the standings... ) |
13–12–3–1 |
| 30 | L | December 12, 2003 | 2–4 | @ 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. They last made the playoffs in 2000.-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
13–13–3–1 |
| 31 | W | December 13, 2003 | 5–2 | @ 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Tampa Bay Lightning season The Tampa Bay Lightning season involved winning the Stanley Cup. On December 27, the Lightning scored three short-handed goals in a 4-2 win over the Boston Bruins.-Offseason:The Lightning did not have a first-round pick... ) |
14–13–3–1 |
| 32 | T | December 16, 2003 | 1–1 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Boston Bruins season The 2003–04 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 80th season of operation in the National Hockey League .-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Milestones:-Trades:-Free agents:... ) |
14–13–4–1 |
| 33 | W | December 18, 2003 | 5–4 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Nashville Predators season For the first time in Nashville history,they qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs,losing to the Detroit Red Wings in the first round.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
15–13–4–1 |
| 34 | L | December 20, 2003 | 2–4 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2003–04 2003–04 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2003–04 Toronto Maple Leafs season, the club's 87th season of existence and 77th as the Maple Leafs, saw the team finish in second place in the Northeast Division with a record of 45 wins, 24 losses, 10 ties, and 3 overtime losses for 103 points. It was the highest point total in franchise... ) |
15–14–4–1 |
| 35 | W | December 22, 2003 | 4–1 | 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 2003–04 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 37th season of play. For the third season in a row, the club placed last in the Atlantic Division and did not qualify for the playoffs... ) |
16–14–4–1 |
| 36 | L | December 23, 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Washington Capitals season The 2003–04 Washington Capitals season was the Capitals's thirtieth season of play. The team finished in fifth and last-place in the Southeast Division, and fourteenth overall in the Eastern Conference to miss the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:... ) |
16–15–4–1 |
| 37 | L | December 27, 2003 | 1–2 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Carolina Hurricanes season -October:Record for the month 2-3-4-0 -November:Record for the month 5-7-3-0 -December:Record for the month 5-5-1-2 -January:... ) |
16–15–4–2 |
| 38 | W | December 29, 2003 | 2–1 | @ 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Atlanta Thrashers season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
17–15–4–2 |
| 39 | T | December 31, 2003 | 1–1 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Dallas Stars season The 2003–04 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' 11th season, 37th overall of the franchise.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
17–15–5–2 |
| 40 | W | January 3, 2004 | 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Atlanta Thrashers season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
18–15–5–2 |
| 41 | W | January 4, 2004 | 4–1 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (2003–04 2003–04 Washington Capitals season The 2003–04 Washington Capitals season was the Capitals's thirtieth season of play. The team finished in fifth and last-place in the Southeast Division, and fourteenth overall in the Eastern Conference to miss the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:... ) |
19–15–5–2 |
| 42 | W | January 6, 2004 | 3–1 | 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:... (2003–04 2003–04 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
20–15–5–2 |
| 43 | L | January 8, 2004 | 1–4 | 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Tampa Bay Lightning season The Tampa Bay Lightning season involved winning the Stanley Cup. On December 27, the Lightning scored three short-handed goals in a 4-2 win over the Boston Bruins.-Offseason:The Lightning did not have a first-round pick... ) |
20–16–5–2 |
| 44 | W | January 10, 2004 | 8–0 | @ 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 2003–04 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 37th season of play. For the third season in a row, the club placed last in the Atlantic Division and did not qualify for the playoffs... ) |
21–16–5–2 |
| 45 | W | January 13, 2004 | 5–2 | St. Louis Blues (2003–04 2003–04 St. Louis Blues season The 2003–04 St. Louis Blues season was the 37th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues qualified for the NHL Playoffs for the 25th consecutive time, the team's final playoff appearance until 2009... ) |
22–16–5–2 |
| 46 | W | January 14, 2004 | 2–1 | @ 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Atlanta Thrashers season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
23–16–5–2 |
| 47 | T | January 17, 2004 | 2–2 OT | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (2003–04 2003–04 New York Rangers season The 2003–04 New York Rangers season was disappointing for the Rangers; despite having the highest payroll in the league at over $69 million, the team finished towards the bottom of the standings... ) |
23–16–6–2 |
| 48 | W | January 20, 2004 | 4–1 | @ 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2003–04 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 37th season in the National Hockey League .Free-agent goaltender Jeff Hackett was signed from the Boston Bruins to replace Roman Cechmanek and challenge backup Robert Esche for the No.1 spot in 2003–04, but Hackett was forced to retire in... ) |
24–16–6–2 |
| 49 | L | January 23, 2004 | 0–2 | @ 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... (2003–04 2003–04 New Jersey Devils season The 2003–04 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 22nd season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The defending Stanley Cup champions, the Devils only allowed 164 goals, the lowest total ever allowed by a team under the 82-game season format... ) |
24–17–6–2 |
| 50 | L | January 24, 2004 | 1–4 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2003–04 2003–04 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2003–04 Toronto Maple Leafs season, the club's 87th season of existence and 77th as the Maple Leafs, saw the team finish in second place in the Northeast Division with a record of 45 wins, 24 losses, 10 ties, and 3 overtime losses for 103 points. It was the highest point total in franchise... ) |
24–18–6–2 |
| 51 | L | January 27, 2004 | 1–4 | @ 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:... (2003–04 2003–04 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
24–19–6–2 |
| 52 | W | January 29, 2004 | 3–2 OT | @ 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 .... (2003–04 2003–04 Minnesota Wild season The 2003–04 Minnesota Wild season was the Wild's fourth season.-NHL draft:The 2003 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville, Tennessee. After finishing the 2002–03 NHL season with a 42–29–10–1 record, the Wild were awarded the 20th pick in the draft... ) |
25–19–6–2 |
| 53 | L | January 31, 2004 | 0–1 | 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Boston Bruins season The 2003–04 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 80th season of operation in the National Hockey League .-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Milestones:-Trades:-Free agents:... ) |
25–20–6–2 |
| 54 | W | February 1, 2004 | 6–4 | Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (2003–04 2003–04 Chicago Blackhawks season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
26–20–6–2 |
| 55 | W | February 3, 2004 | 4–3 | @ 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 2003–04 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 37th season of play. For the third season in a row, the club placed last in the Atlantic Division and did not qualify for the playoffs... ) |
27–20–6–2 |
| 56 | W | February 5, 2004 | 2–1 | 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... (2003–04 2003–04 New York Islanders season The 2003–04 New York Islanders season was the 32nd season in the franchise's history.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
28–20–6–2 |
| 57 | L | February 10, 2004 | 1–2 | @ Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... (2003–04 2003–04 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. They last made the playoffs in 2000.-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
28–21–6–2 |
| 58 | L | February 12, 2004 | 3–5 | @ 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Tampa Bay Lightning season The Tampa Bay Lightning season involved winning the Stanley Cup. On December 27, the Lightning scored three short-handed goals in a 4-2 win over the Boston Bruins.-Offseason:The Lightning did not have a first-round pick... ) |
28–22–6–2 |
| 59 | L | February 14, 2004 | 2–5 | @ 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Ottawa Senators season The 2003–04 Ottawa Senators season would see the Senators again finish with over 100 points, finishing with 102, but this was good for only third in the tightly-contested division, as the Bruins would have 104 and the Leafs 103. Ottawa would meet Toronto in the first-round of the playoffs, meeting... ) |
28–23–6–2 |
| 60 | L | February 17, 2004 | 1–4 | 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Atlanta Thrashers season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
28–24–6–2 |
| 61 | W | February 19, 2004 | 4–1 | 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Calgary Flames season The 2003–04 Calgary Flames season was the 24th National Hockey League season in Calgary, and the 32nd for the franchise in the NHL. The Flames ended a seven-year playoff drought, qualifying for the post-season for the first time since 1996. The Flames defeated three division winners en-route to an... ) |
29–24–6–2 |
| 62 | L | February 21, 2004 | 4–5 | @ 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2003–04 Toronto Maple Leafs season, the club's 87th season of existence and 77th as the Maple Leafs, saw the team finish in second place in the Northeast Division with a record of 45 wins, 24 losses, 10 ties, and 3 overtime losses for 103 points. It was the highest point total in franchise... ) |
29–25–6–2 |
| 63 | W | February 23, 2004 | 4–1 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (2003–04 2003–04 New York Rangers season The 2003–04 New York Rangers season was disappointing for the Rangers; despite having the highest payroll in the league at over $69 million, the team finished towards the bottom of the standings... ) |
30–25–6–2 |
| 64 | W | February 24, 2004 | 4–2 | Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2003–04 2003–04 Ottawa Senators season The 2003–04 Ottawa Senators season would see the Senators again finish with over 100 points, finishing with 102, but this was good for only third in the tightly-contested division, as the Bruins would have 104 and the Leafs 103. Ottawa would meet Toronto in the first-round of the playoffs, meeting... ) |
31–25–6–2 |
| 65 | W | February 26, 2004 | 3–2 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Boston Bruins season The 2003–04 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 80th season of operation in the National Hockey League .-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Milestones:-Trades:-Free agents:... ) |
32–25–6–2 |
| 66 | W | February 28, 2004 | 1–0 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Carolina Hurricanes season -October:Record for the month 2-3-4-0 -November:Record for the month 5-7-3-0 -December:Record for the month 5-5-1-2 -January:... ) |
33–25–6–2 |
| 67 | W | March 1, 2004 | 2–1 | 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... (2003–04 2003–04 New Jersey Devils season The 2003–04 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 22nd season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The defending Stanley Cup champions, the Devils only allowed 164 goals, the lowest total ever allowed by a team under the 82-game season format... ) |
34–25–6–2 |
| 68 | L | March 3, 2004 | 3–4 | @ 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... (2003–04 2003–04 San Jose Sharks season The 2003–04 San Jose Sharks season was the franchise's 13th in the NHL. The Sharks made it to the Western Conference Finals for the first time before losing to the Calgary Flames... ) |
34–26–6–2 |
| 69 | W | March 5, 2004 | 4–3 | @ 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.... (2003–04 2003–04 Phoenix Coyotes season -Regular season:Though the Coyotes finished last in their division , for a remarkable span in late December and early January, the team attracted the attention of the sports world, as their goaltender, Brian Boucher, set an NHL record for consecutive shutouts... ) |
35–26–6–2 |
| 70 | W | March 6, 2004 | 4–2 | @ 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Los Angeles Kings season The 2003–04 Los Angeles Kings season was their 37th National Hockey League season. The Kings placed third in their division, eleventh overall and failed to qualify for the playoffs.-Schedule and results:-Player stats:-Draft picks:... ) |
36–26–6–2 |
| 71 | W | March 8, 2004 | 5–2 | @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2003–04 2003–04 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 2003–04 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season was the team's 11th. After making it to the 2003 Stanley Cup Final and losing in the seventh game, the team placed fourth in the Pacific Division, twelfth in the conference and did not qualify for the playoffs.... ) |
37–26–6–2 |
| 72 | L | March 11, 2004 | 2–3 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. They last made the playoffs in 2000.-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
37–26–6–3 |
| 73 | W | March 13, 2004 | 4–3 | 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2003–04 Toronto Maple Leafs season, the club's 87th season of existence and 77th as the Maple Leafs, saw the team finish in second place in the Northeast Division with a record of 45 wins, 24 losses, 10 ties, and 3 overtime losses for 103 points. It was the highest point total in franchise... ) |
38–26–6–3 |
| 74 | W | March 16, 2004 | 4–2 | 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Colorado Avalanche season -Game log:-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
39–26–6–3 |
| 75 | T | March 19, 2004 | 1–1 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... (2003–04 2003–04 New Jersey Devils season The 2003–04 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 22nd season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The defending Stanley Cup champions, the Devils only allowed 164 goals, the lowest total ever allowed by a team under the 82-game season format... ) |
39–26–7–3 |
| 76 | W | March 20, 2004 | 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... (2003–04 2003–04 New Jersey Devils season The 2003–04 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 22nd season in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. The defending Stanley Cup champions, the Devils only allowed 164 goals, the lowest total ever allowed by a team under the 82-game season format... ) |
40–26–7–3 |
| 77 | L | March 24, 2004 | 1–2 | @ 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:... (2003–04 2003–04 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
40–27–7–3 |
| 78 | L | March 25, 2004 | 0–4 | Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2003–04 2003–04 Ottawa Senators season The 2003–04 Ottawa Senators season would see the Senators again finish with over 100 points, finishing with 102, but this was good for only third in the tightly-contested division, as the Bruins would have 104 and the Leafs 103. Ottawa would meet Toronto in the first-round of the playoffs, meeting... ) |
40–28–7–3 |
| 79 | L | March 27, 2004 | 2–3 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Boston Bruins season The 2003–04 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 80th season of operation in the National Hockey League .-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Milestones:-Trades:-Free agents:... ) |
40–28–7–4 |
| 80 | L | March 31, 2004 | 1–5 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2003–04 2003–04 New York Islanders season The 2003–04 New York Islanders season was the 32nd season in the franchise's history.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
40–29–7–4 |
| 81 | L | April 1, 2004 | 0–2 | 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... (2003–04 2003–04 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2003–04 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 37th season in the National Hockey League .Free-agent goaltender Jeff Hackett was signed from the Boston Bruins to replace Roman Cechmanek and challenge backup Robert Esche for the No.1 spot in 2003–04, but Hackett was forced to retire in... ) |
40–30–7–4 |
| 82 | W | April 3, 2004 | 6–3 | 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:... (2003–04 2003–04 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
41–30–7–4 |
Regular season
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 81 | 20 | 45 | 65 | 34 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 5 | |
| RW | 81 | 25 | 38 | 63 | 26 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 4 | |
| C | 68 | 14 | 41 | 55 | 52 | |||||
| 5 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||
| RW | 81 | 26 | 24 | 50 | 63 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 9 | |
| D | 63 | 15 | 20 | 35 | 104 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 3 | |
| C | 69 | 16 | 15 | 31 | 40 | |||||
| 5 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||
| D | 71 | 4 | 27 | 31 | 22 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 72 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 30 | |||||
| 1 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||
| D | 69 | 6 | 22 | 28 | 20 | |||||
| 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| RW | 50 | 17 | 10 | 27 | 24 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 3 | |
| RW | 66 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| D | 73 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 70 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 52 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 41 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| C | 70 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | |||||
| 2 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||
| RW | 53 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| RW | 60 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 80 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 98 | |||||
| 2 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| RW | 23 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 16 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 73 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 82 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 14 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| LW | 36 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 46 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| LW | 64 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 135 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| G | 67 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 15 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| C | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| G | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T/OT | GA | GAA | SO | SA | SV | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3961 | 67 | 33 | 28 | 5 | 150 | 2.27 | 6 | 1860 | 1710 | .919 | |
| 1003 | 19 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 38 | 2.27 | 0 | 480 | 442 | .921 | |
| Team: | 4964 | 82 | 41 | 34 | 7 | 188 | 2.27 | 6 | 2340 | 2152 | .920 |
Playoffs
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 11 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 11 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| RW | 11 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| D | 11 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| D | 11 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| D | 11 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 11 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 11 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 11 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 11 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 11 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | GA | GAA | SO | SA | SV | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 678 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 27 | 2.39 | 1 | 333 | 306 | .919 | |
| 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1.000 | |
| Team: | 690 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 27 | 2.35 | 1 | 339 | 312 | .920 |
Draft picks
| Round | # | Player | Nationality | College/junior/club team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | Andrei Kostitsyn Andrei Kostitsyn Andrej Aliehavič Kaścicyn , better known as Andrei Kostitsyn, is a Belarusian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League . The media have nicknamed him AK-46, a play on his initials and player number in reference to the Soviet AK-47... (RW) |
CSKA Moscow HC CSKA Moscow HC CSKA Moscow is a Russian ice hockey club that plays in the Kontinental Hockey League. It is referred to in the West as "Central Red Army" or the "Red Army Team" for its past affiliation with the Soviet Army, popularly known as the Red Army... (RUS) |
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| 2 | 40 | Cory Urquhart Cory Urquhart Cory Urquhart is a Canadian ice hockey player currently playing with theKölner Haie of the German Hockey League. Urquhart, a native of Halifax,Nova Scotia was drafted 40th overall by the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League in the 2003 NHL Draft in Nashville, Tennessee.- Playing... (C) |
Montreal Rocket Montreal Rocket The Montreal Rocket were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League for four seasons from 1999 to 2003, based out of Montreal, Quebec. The team was named in honor of Montreal Canadiens great Maurice "Rocket" Richard... (QMJHL) |
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| 2 | 61 | Maxim Lapierre Maxim Lapierre Maxim Lapierre is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League . Drafted out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League , he was selected 61st overall in 2003 by the Montreal Canadiens... (C) |
Montreal Rocket Montreal Rocket The Montreal Rocket were a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League for four seasons from 1999 to 2003, based out of Montreal, Quebec. The team was named in honor of Montreal Canadiens great Maurice "Rocket" Richard... (QMJHL) |
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| 3 | 79 | Ryan O'Byrne Ryan O'Byrne Ryan David O'Byrne is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League .-Amateur:... (D) |
Calgary Hitmen Calgary Hitmen The Calgary Hitmen are a major junior ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Hitmen play in the Central Division of the Western Hockey League . They play their home games at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Bret "The Hitman" Hart, a local-born professional wrestler, was a founding owner... (WHL) |