2005–06 New Jersey Devils season
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The 2005–06 New Jersey Devils
season
was the team's 24th
in the National Hockey League
since the franchise moved to New Jersey. It was the team's first season back after the NHL canceled the previous season, due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout. The Devils rallied from a poor first half of the season to win the Atlantic Division
title on the last day of the season. For the first time, the Devils defeated the New York Rangers
in a playoff series, sweeping their rivals in their opening-round matchup.
, who missed the first 39 games of the season due to catching Hepatitis A
while playing for the Metallurg Magnitogorsk
of the Russian Super League. With many new rule changes for the 2005-06 season, the Devils had to change their style of play. Martin Brodeur
, one of the best puck-handling goalies, could no longer use this to his advantage as before, since restrictions were placed on where goalies could handle the puck. The Devils also lost long-time captain Scott Stevens
and his physically punishing style of play to retirement, as well as another longtime defenseman Scott Niedermayer
to free agency.
In July 2005, the team announced that head coach Pat Burns
would not return for the season after being diagnosed with cancer
for the second time in little more than a year. Assistant coach Larry Robinson
, the team's head coach from 2000 to 2002, was promoted to start the season.
The Devils struggled early in the 2005–06 season, ending the 2005 calendar year with a 16-18-5 record. Robinson resigned as head coach on December 19, and Lamoriello moved down to the bench. Once Elias returned from his bout with hepatitis, the team quickly turned around with a 9-game winning streak, finishing 46-27-9 after a season-ending eleven-game winning streak capped with a dramatic 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens
. During that final victory, which clinched the Devils' sixth division title, Brian Gionta
set a new team record for goals in a season with 48, topping Pat Verbeek
's 46. The win streak to close the year was also an NHL record.
On April 29, 2006, the Devils won their first round Stanley Cup playoff series against the New York Rangers
four games to none, extending their winning streak to fifteen games and marking the first time the Devils defeated their cross-river rival in a playoff series. The team's season ended in the next round with an 4-1 Game 5 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes
, who eventually won the Stanley Cup
.
Goaltending
Goaltending
Note: 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
MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T/OT = Ties/overtime losses; GA = Goals against; GAA = Goals against average; SO = Shutouts; SA = Shots against; SV = Shots saved; SV% = Save percentage;
at The Westin Ottawa in Ottawa
, Canada
.
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...
season
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
was the team's 24th
New Jersey Devils seasons
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The team is a member of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The Devils arrived in New Jersey in 1982 after transferring from Denver, Colorado, where they had been...
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...
since the franchise moved to New Jersey. It was the team's first season back after the NHL canceled the previous season, due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout. The Devils rallied from a poor first half of the season to win the Atlantic Division
Atlantic Division (NHL)
The NHL's Atlantic Division was formed in 1993 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Patrick Division. It is the only division in the NHL where all of its current members have won the Stanley Cup at least twice, though only three teams have won...
title on the last day of the season. For the first time, the Devils defeated 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 a playoff series, sweeping their rivals in their opening-round matchup.
Season overview
Many of the Devils' players had played in other leagues while the National Hockey League was inactive due to the lockout. Most notably was Patrik EliasPatrik Elias
Patrik Eliáš is a Czech professional hockey left winger and alternate captain for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League . A long-time Devil and currently the team's longest-tenured skater, Eliáš is the franchise's all-time leading scorer, while also holding franchise records for most...
, who missed the first 39 games of the season due to catching Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is an acute infectious disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus , an RNA virus, usually spread the fecal-oral route; transmitted person-to-person by ingestion of contaminated food or water or through direct contact with an infectious person...
while playing for the 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...
of the Russian Super League. With many new rule changes for the 2005-06 season, the Devils had to change their style of play. Martin Brodeur
Martin Brodeur
Martin Pierre Brodeur is a French-Canadian ice hockey goaltender who has played his entire National Hockey League career with the New Jersey Devils. In his 19-year tenure with the Devils, he has won three Stanley Cup championships and has been in the playoffs every year but two...
, one of the best puck-handling goalies, could no longer use this to his advantage as before, since restrictions were placed on where goalies could handle the puck. The Devils also lost long-time captain Scott Stevens
Scott Stevens
Ronald Scott Stevens is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman. Stevens played 22 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Washington Capitals, St. Louis Blues, and the New Jersey Devils...
and his physically punishing style of play to retirement, as well as another longtime defenseman Scott Niedermayer
Scott Niedermayer
Scott Niedermayer is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman who played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League for two teams: the New Jersey Devils and the Anaheim Ducks. Niedermayer was known for his skating stride, and ability for leading or joining the offensive rush...
to free agency.
In July 2005, the team announced that head coach Pat Burns
Pat Burns
Patrick Burns was a National Hockey League head coach. Over 14 seasons between 1988 and 2004, he coached in 1,019 games with the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, and New Jersey Devils...
would not return for the season after being diagnosed with cancer
Cancer
Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the...
for the second time in little more than a year. Assistant coach Larry Robinson
Larry Robinson
Larry Clark Robinson is a former ice hockey player and coach in the National Hockey League. Robinson was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1995 and is currently the defensive coach for the New Jersey Devils...
, the team's head coach from 2000 to 2002, was promoted to start the season.
The Devils struggled early in the 2005–06 season, ending the 2005 calendar year with a 16-18-5 record. Robinson resigned as head coach on December 19, and Lamoriello moved down to the bench. Once Elias returned from his bout with hepatitis, the team quickly turned around with a 9-game winning streak, finishing 46-27-9 after a season-ending eleven-game winning streak capped with a dramatic 4-3 win over 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 ...
. During that final victory, which clinched the Devils' sixth division title, Brian Gionta
Brian Gionta
Brian Joseph Gionta is an American professional ice hockey player and captain of the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League , and is the second American-born captain of the Canadiens and its first sole American-born captain...
set a new team record for goals in a season with 48, topping Pat Verbeek
Pat Verbeek
Patrick Verbeek is a Canadian former ice hockey player who played for the New Jersey Devils, Hartford Whalers, New York Rangers, Dallas Stars, and Detroit Red Wings during his career...
's 46. The win streak to close the year was also an NHL record.
On April 29, 2006, the Devils won their first round Stanley Cup playoff series against 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...
four games to none, extending their winning streak to fifteen games and marking the first time the Devils defeated their cross-river rival in a playoff series. The team's season ended in the next round with an 4-1 Game 5 loss to the 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...
, who eventually won the Stanley Cup
2006 Stanley Cup Finals
The 2006 Stanley Cup Final was a best-of-seven playoff series that determined the National Hockey League champion for the 2005–06 season. As a culmination of the 2006 Stanley Cup playoffs, the Eastern Conference champion Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers...
.
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | October 7, 2005 | 5–1 OT | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (2005–06 2005–06 Pittsburgh Penguins season The Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 39th season in the National Hockey League. It was the rookie season for first-overall draft pick Sidney Crosby.-Sidney Crosby:... ) |
1–0–0 |
| 2 | L | October 7, 2005 | 2–5 | @ 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2005–06 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 39th season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers were one of the more active teams once the NHL Lockout came to an end... ) |
1–1–0 |
| 3 | W | October 8, 2005 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 New York Rangers season The 2005–06 New York Rangers season was the National Hockey League franchise's 79th season of play and their 80th season overall. It marked a resurgence for the Rangers, with their highest point total since their 1993–94 championship, and a return to the playoffs for the first time since 1996–97... ) |
2–1–0 |
| 4 | L | October 13, 2005 | 1–4 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (2005–06 2005–06 New York Rangers season The 2005–06 New York Rangers season was the National Hockey League franchise's 79th season of play and their 80th season overall. It marked a resurgence for the Rangers, with their highest point total since their 1993–94 championship, and a return to the playoffs for the first time since 1996–97... ) |
2–2–0 |
| 5 | L | October 15, 2005 | 1–6 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Carolina Hurricanes season The 2005–06 Carolina Hurricanes season was the franchise's 34th season, 27th season in the National Hockey League and 9th as the Hurricanes. On April 7, the Hurricanes scored three short-handed goals in a 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals. The Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup to win the second... ) |
2–3–0 |
| 6 | W | October 18, 2005 | 4–3 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. They last made the playoffs in 2000.-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
3–3–0 |
| 7 | W | October 20, 2005 | 6–3 | @ 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Pittsburgh Penguins season The Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 39th season in the National Hockey League. It was the rookie season for first-overall draft pick Sidney Crosby.-Sidney Crosby:... ) |
4–3–0 |
| 8 | L | October 22, 2005 | 3–4 | @ 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Atlanta Thrashers season The 2005–06 Atlanta Thrashers season was the Thrashers' seventh season. The Thrashers again did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
4–4–0 |
| 9 | L | October 26, 2005 | 3–6 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Tampa Bay Lightning season The 2005–06 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the 14th National Hockey League season in Tampa Bay, Florida. The Lightning hoped to defend their Stanley Cup championship, which they won in 2003–04.-Game log:-Forwards:... ) |
4–5–0 |
| 10 | W | October 28, 2005 | 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:... (2005–06 2005–06 Buffalo Sabres season The 2005–06 Buffalo Sabres season not only saw the team advance to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since the 2000–01 season, but saw them advance to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals before losing to the eventual Stanley Cup champions, the Carolina Hurricanes.The Sabres were one... ) |
5–5–0 |
| 11 | W | October 29, 2005 | 5–4 SO | @ 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Boston Bruins season The 2005–06 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins' 82nd season of operation. The Bruins slipped to 13th in the Eastern Conference and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Offseason:Key dates prior to the start of the season:... ) |
6–5–0 |
| 12 | L | November 1, 2005 | 3–4 OT | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (2005–06 2005–06 Pittsburgh Penguins season The Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 39th season in the National Hockey League. It was the rookie season for first-overall draft pick Sidney Crosby.-Sidney Crosby:... ) |
6–5–1 |
| 13 | L | November 3, 2005 | 2–4 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (2005–06 2005–06 New York Rangers season The 2005–06 New York Rangers season was the National Hockey League franchise's 79th season of play and their 80th season overall. It marked a resurgence for the Rangers, with their highest point total since their 1993–94 championship, and a return to the playoffs for the first time since 1996–97... ) |
6–6–1 |
| 14 | L | November 5, 2005 | 2–3 SO | @ 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... (2005–06 2005–06 New York Rangers season The 2005–06 New York Rangers season was the National Hockey League franchise's 79th season of play and their 80th season overall. It marked a resurgence for the Rangers, with their highest point total since their 1993–94 championship, and a return to the playoffs for the first time since 1996–97... ) |
6–6–2 |
| 15 | L | November 8, 2005 | 1–4 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2005–06 2005–06 New York Islanders season The 2005–06 New York Islanders season was the Islanders' 34th season. The Islanders replaced coach Steve Stirling, replacing him with Brad Shaw. The team did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
6–7–2 |
| 16 | W | November 11, 2005 | 4–3 | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (2005–06) |
7–7–2 |
| 17 | W | November 12, 2005 | 3–2 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (2005–06) |
8–7–2 |
| 18 | L | November 15, 2005 | 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:... (2005–06 2005–06 Buffalo Sabres season The 2005–06 Buffalo Sabres season not only saw the team advance to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since the 2000–01 season, but saw them advance to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals before losing to the eventual Stanley Cup champions, the Carolina Hurricanes.The Sabres were one... ) |
8–8–2 |
| 19 | W | November 18, 2005 | 5–3 | 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 ... (2005–06 2005–06 Montreal Canadiens season The 2005–06 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 97th season, 89th in the National Hockey League. The Canadiens would qualify for the playoffs, eventually being eliminated in the Eastern Conference Quarter-finals by the Carolina Hurricanes 4 games to 2.... ) |
9–8–2 |
| 20 | L | November 19, 2005 | 4–5 | @ 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Ottawa Senators season The 2005–06 Ottawa Senators season was the 14th NHL season of the Ottawa Senators. After one of their franchise-best regular seasons, finishing with 113 points, the Senators made it to the Eastern Conference Semi-final, in which the Buffalo Sabres eliminated Ottawa in five... ) |
9–9–2 |
| 21 | W | November 23, 2005 | 5–1 | @ 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. They last made the playoffs in 2000.-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
10–9–2 |
| 22 | W | November 25, 2005 | 8–2 | @ 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Tampa Bay Lightning season The 2005–06 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the 14th National Hockey League season in Tampa Bay, Florida. The Lightning hoped to defend their Stanley Cup championship, which they won in 2003–04.-Game log:-Forwards:... ) |
11–9–2 |
| 23 | W | November 29, 2005 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Boston Bruins season The 2005–06 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins' 82nd season of operation. The Bruins slipped to 13th in the Eastern Conference and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Offseason:Key dates prior to the start of the season:... ) |
12–9–2 |
| 24 | L | November 30, 2005 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2005–06 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 39th season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers were one of the more active teams once the NHL Lockout came to an end... ) |
12–10–2 |
| 25 | W | December 3, 2005 | 3–2 SO | 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 .... (2005–06 2005–06 Minnesota Wild season The 2005–06 Minnesota Wild season was the Minnesota Wild's sixth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Wild failed to qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
13–10–2 |
| 26 | L | December 6, 2005 | 2–5 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (2005–06 2005–06 Detroit Red Wings season The 2005–06 Detroit Red Wings season was the 80th National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. The Wings once again found themselves having the best regular season record, scoring 124 points for the second highest point total in franchise history.... ) |
13–11–2 |
| 27 | L | December 7, 2005 | 1–4 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Calgary Flames season The 2005–06 Calgary Flames season was the 26th NHL season in Calgary while the team celebrated its 25th season of play.The off-season following the lockout provided ominous news for the hockey starved city of Calgary as GM Darryl Sutter announced he would not re-sign free-agent Martin Gelinas, the... ) |
13–12–2 |
| 28 | L | December 9, 2005 | 3–4 SO | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Colorado Avalanche season -Game log:-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
13–12–3 |
| 29 | L | December 11, 2005 | 2–3 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Columbus Blue Jackets season The 2005–06 Columbus Blue Jackets season was the sixth National Hockey League season in Columbus, Ohio. The team's final position in the standings was hampered by a slow start that resulted from losing a number of key players, including goals leader Rick Nash, to injury... ) |
13–12–4 |
| 30 | W | December 13, 2005 | 2–1 SO | 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 .... (2005–06 2005–06 Edmonton Oilers season The 2005–06 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 27th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 36–29–12–5 record in 2003–04, earning 89 points, finishing in 9th place in the Western Conference, failing to qualify for post-season play... ) |
14–12–4 |
| 31 | L | December 15, 2005 | 2–3 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Atlanta Thrashers season The 2005–06 Atlanta Thrashers season was the Thrashers' seventh season. The Thrashers again did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
14–12–5 |
| 32 | L | December 17, 2005 | 1–4 | @ 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Carolina Hurricanes season The 2005–06 Carolina Hurricanes season was the franchise's 34th season, 27th season in the National Hockey League and 9th as the Hurricanes. On April 7, the Hurricanes scored three short-handed goals in a 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals. The Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup to win the second... ) |
14–13–5 |
| 33 | W | December 20, 2005 | 3–1 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (2005–06 2005–06 New York Rangers season The 2005–06 New York Rangers season was the National Hockey League franchise's 79th season of play and their 80th season overall. It marked a resurgence for the Rangers, with their highest point total since their 1993–94 championship, and a return to the playoffs for the first time since 1996–97... ) |
15–13–5 |
| 34 | L | December 21, 2005 | 2–4 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2005–06 2005–06 New York Islanders season The 2005–06 New York Islanders season was the Islanders' 34th season. The Islanders replaced coach Steve Stirling, replacing him with Brad Shaw. The team did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
15–14–5 |
| 35 | L | December 23, 2005 | 0–1 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Atlanta Thrashers season The 2005–06 Atlanta Thrashers season was the Thrashers' seventh season. The Thrashers again did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
15–15–5 |
| 36 | L | December 26, 2005 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2005–06 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 89th season of the franchise, 79th season as the Maple Leafs.-Off season:Key dates prior to the start of the season:*The 2005 NHL Entry Draft took place in Ottawa, Ontario on July 30, 2005.... ) |
15–16–5 |
| 37 | W | December 28, 2005 | 7–2 | 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... (2005–06) |
16–16–5 |
| 38 | L | December 29, 2005 | 2–6 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (2005–06 2005–06 Pittsburgh Penguins season The Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 39th season in the National Hockey League. It was the rookie season for first-overall draft pick Sidney Crosby.-Sidney Crosby:... ) |
16–17–5 |
| 39 | L | December 31, 2005 | 3–6 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2005–06 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 89th season of the franchise, 79th season as the Maple Leafs.-Off season:Key dates prior to the start of the season:*The 2005 NHL Entry Draft took place in Ottawa, Ontario on July 30, 2005.... ) |
16–18–5 |
| 40 | W | January 3, 2006 | 3–0 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. They last made the playoffs in 2000.-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
17–18–5 |
| 41 | W | January 5, 2006 | 5–4 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (2005–06 2005–06 Montreal Canadiens season The 2005–06 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 97th season, 89th in the National Hockey League. The Canadiens would qualify for the playoffs, eventually being eliminated in the Eastern Conference Quarter-finals by the Carolina Hurricanes 4 games to 2.... ) |
18–18–5 |
| 42 | W | January 7, 2006 | 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:... (2005–06 2005–06 Buffalo Sabres season The 2005–06 Buffalo Sabres season not only saw the team advance to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since the 2000–01 season, but saw them advance to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals before losing to the eventual Stanley Cup champions, the Carolina Hurricanes.The Sabres were one... ) |
19–18–5 |
| 43 | W | January 9, 2006 | 3–0 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2005–06 2005–06 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2005–06 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 39th season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers were one of the more active teams once the NHL Lockout came to an end... ) |
20–18–5 |
| 44 | W | January 13, 2006 | 3–0 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (2005–06 2005–06 Vancouver Canucks season The 2005–06 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks' 35th NHL season.In the first season after the lockout, the Canucks were expected to fare as well, if not better, than the previous season, where they captured the Northwest Division title... ) |
21–18–5 |
| 45 | W | January 15, 2006 | 3–2 SO | @ 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Chicago Blackhawks season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
22–18–5 |
| 46 | W | January 17, 2006 | 5–3 | @ St. Louis Blues (2005–06 2005–06 St. Louis Blues season The 2005–06 St. Louis Blues season was the 39th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri, and the first since the 2004–05 NHL lockout. The Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 21 wins, 46 losses and 15 losses in overtime, good for an NHL season-low of 57 points... ) |
23–18–5 |
| 47 | W | January 19, 2006 | 4–3 SO | @ 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Nashville Predators season The 2005–06 Nashville Predators season was the eighth season of the Nashville Predators. The Predators qualified for the postseason for the second consecutive season.-Regular season:... ) |
24–18–5 |
| 48 | W | January 21, 2006 | 3–2 SO | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 New York Islanders season The 2005–06 New York Islanders season was the Islanders' 34th season. The Islanders replaced coach Steve Stirling, replacing him with Brad Shaw. The team did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
25–18–5 |
| 49 | L | January 22, 2006 | 1–3 | @ 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... (2005–06 2005–06 New York Rangers season The 2005–06 New York Rangers season was the National Hockey League franchise's 79th season of play and their 80th season overall. It marked a resurgence for the Rangers, with their highest point total since their 1993–94 championship, and a return to the playoffs for the first time since 1996–97... ) |
25–19–5 |
| 50 | W | January 24, 2006 | 4–0 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2005–06 2005–06 New York Islanders season The 2005–06 New York Islanders season was the Islanders' 34th season. The Islanders replaced coach Steve Stirling, replacing him with Brad Shaw. The team did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
26–19–5 |
| 51 | L | January 26, 2006 | 0–1 OT | @ Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... (2005–06 2005–06 Tampa Bay Lightning season The 2005–06 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the 14th National Hockey League season in Tampa Bay, Florida. The Lightning hoped to defend their Stanley Cup championship, which they won in 2003–04.-Game log:-Forwards:... ) |
26–19–6 |
| 52 | L | January 27, 2006 | 0–4 | @ 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. They last made the playoffs in 2000.-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
26–20–6 |
| 53 | W | February 1, 2006 | 5–3 | Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2005–06 2005–06 Ottawa Senators season The 2005–06 Ottawa Senators season was the 14th NHL season of the Ottawa Senators. After one of their franchise-best regular seasons, finishing with 113 points, the Senators made it to the Eastern Conference Semi-final, in which the Buffalo Sabres eliminated Ottawa in five... ) |
27–20–6 |
| 54 | W | February 3, 2006 | 3–0 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Carolina Hurricanes season The 2005–06 Carolina Hurricanes season was the franchise's 34th season, 27th season in the National Hockey League and 9th as the Hurricanes. On April 7, the Hurricanes scored three short-handed goals in a 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals. The Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup to win the second... ) |
28–20–6 |
| 55 | L | February 4, 2006 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2005–06 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 89th season of the franchise, 79th season as the Maple Leafs.-Off season:Key dates prior to the start of the season:*The 2005 NHL Entry Draft took place in Ottawa, Ontario on July 30, 2005.... ) |
28–21–6 |
| 56 | W | February 7, 2006 | 7–4 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Tampa Bay Lightning season The 2005–06 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the 14th National Hockey League season in Tampa Bay, Florida. The Lightning hoped to defend their Stanley Cup championship, which they won in 2003–04.-Game log:-Forwards:... ) |
29–21–6 |
| 57 | W | February 9, 2006 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Boston Bruins season The 2005–06 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins' 82nd season of operation. The Bruins slipped to 13th in the Eastern Conference and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Offseason:Key dates prior to the start of the season:... ) |
30–21–6 |
| 58 | L | February 11, 2006 | 1–2 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 New York Islanders season The 2005–06 New York Islanders season was the Islanders' 34th season. The Islanders replaced coach Steve Stirling, replacing him with Brad Shaw. The team did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
30–22–6 |
| 59 | W | March 1, 2006 | 2–1 SO | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2005–06 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 39th season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers were one of the more active teams once the NHL Lockout came to an end... ) |
31–22–6 |
| 60 | L | March 2, 2006 | 2–3 SO | @ 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... (2005–06 2005–06 New York Islanders season The 2005–06 New York Islanders season was the Islanders' 34th season. The Islanders replaced coach Steve Stirling, replacing him with Brad Shaw. The team did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
31–22–7 |
| 61 | W | March 4, 2006 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 New York Rangers season The 2005–06 New York Rangers season was the National Hockey League franchise's 79th season of play and their 80th season overall. It marked a resurgence for the Rangers, with their highest point total since their 1993–94 championship, and a return to the playoffs for the first time since 1996–97... ) |
32–22–7 |
| 62 | L | March 7, 2006 | 1–2 SO | @ 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... (2005–06 2005–06 New York Islanders season The 2005–06 New York Islanders season was the Islanders' 34th season. The Islanders replaced coach Steve Stirling, replacing him with Brad Shaw. The team did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
32–22–8 |
| 63 | W | March 10, 2006 | 4–3 SO | @ 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... (2005–06) |
33–22–8 |
| 64 | L | March 11, 2006 | 3–6 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (2005–06 2005–06 Pittsburgh Penguins season The Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 39th season in the National Hockey League. It was the rookie season for first-overall draft pick Sidney Crosby.-Sidney Crosby:... ) |
33–23–8 |
| 65 | L | March 14, 2006 | 1–6 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 New York Islanders season The 2005–06 New York Islanders season was the Islanders' 34th season. The Islanders replaced coach Steve Stirling, replacing him with Brad Shaw. The team did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
33–24–8 |
| 66 | W | March 16, 2006 | 2–1 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Pittsburgh Penguins season The Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 39th season in the National Hockey League. It was the rookie season for first-overall draft pick Sidney Crosby.-Sidney Crosby:... ) |
34–24–8 |
| 67 | L | March 19, 2006 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Ottawa Senators season The 2005–06 Ottawa Senators season was the 14th NHL season of the Ottawa Senators. After one of their franchise-best regular seasons, finishing with 113 points, the Senators made it to the Eastern Conference Semi-final, in which the Buffalo Sabres eliminated Ottawa in five... ) |
34–25–8 |
| 68 | L | March 21, 2006 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2005–06 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 39th season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers were one of the more active teams once the NHL Lockout came to an end... ) |
34–26–8 |
| 69 | L | March 23, 2006 | 5–6 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Atlanta Thrashers season The 2005–06 Atlanta Thrashers season was the Thrashers' seventh season. The Thrashers again did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
34–26–9 |
| 70 | W | March 24, 2006 | 4–2 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (2005–06 2005–06 Boston Bruins season The 2005–06 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins' 82nd season of operation. The Bruins slipped to 13th in the Eastern Conference and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Offseason:Key dates prior to the start of the season:... ) |
35–26–9 |
| 71 | L | March 26, 2006 | 3–4 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2005–06 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 89th season of the franchise, 79th season as the Maple Leafs.-Off season:Key dates prior to the start of the season:*The 2005 NHL Entry Draft took place in Ottawa, Ontario on July 30, 2005.... ) |
35–27–9 |
| 72 | W | March 28, 2006 | 3–2 SO | @ 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Ottawa Senators season The 2005–06 Ottawa Senators season was the 14th NHL season of the Ottawa Senators. After one of their franchise-best regular seasons, finishing with 113 points, the Senators made it to the Eastern Conference Semi-final, in which the Buffalo Sabres eliminated Ottawa in five... ) |
36–27–9 |
| 73 | W | March 30, 2006 | 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:... (2005–06 2005–06 Buffalo Sabres season The 2005–06 Buffalo Sabres season not only saw the team advance to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since the 2000–01 season, but saw them advance to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals before losing to the eventual Stanley Cup champions, the Carolina Hurricanes.The Sabres were one... ) |
37–27–9 |
| 74 | W | April 1, 2006 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2005–06 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 39th season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers were one of the more active teams once the NHL Lockout came to an end... ) |
38–27–9 |
| 75 | W | April 2, 2006 | 3–2 OT | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (2005–06 2005–06 Pittsburgh Penguins season The Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 39th season in the National Hockey League. It was the rookie season for first-overall draft pick Sidney Crosby.-Sidney Crosby:... ) |
39–27–9 |
| 76 | W | April 5, 2006 | 6–4 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Pittsburgh Penguins season The Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 39th season in the National Hockey League. It was the rookie season for first-overall draft pick Sidney Crosby.-Sidney Crosby:... ) |
40–27–9 |
| 77 | W | April 8, 2006 | 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 ... (2005–06 2005–06 Montreal Canadiens season The 2005–06 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 97th season, 89th in the National Hockey League. The Canadiens would qualify for the playoffs, eventually being eliminated in the Eastern Conference Quarter-finals by the Carolina Hurricanes 4 games to 2.... ) |
41–27–9 |
| 78 | W | April 9, 2006 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 New York Rangers season The 2005–06 New York Rangers season was the National Hockey League franchise's 79th season of play and their 80th season overall. It marked a resurgence for the Rangers, with their highest point total since their 1993–94 championship, and a return to the playoffs for the first time since 1996–97... ) |
42–27–9 |
| 79 | W | April 11, 2006 | 4–3 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Carolina Hurricanes season The 2005–06 Carolina Hurricanes season was the franchise's 34th season, 27th season in the National Hockey League and 9th as the Hurricanes. On April 7, the Hurricanes scored three short-handed goals in a 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals. The Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup to win the second... ) |
43–27–9 |
| 80 | W | April 13, 2006 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2005–06 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 39th season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers were one of the more active teams once the NHL Lockout came to an end... ) |
44–27–9 |
| 81 | W | April 16, 2006 | 5–1 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2005–06 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 39th season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers were one of the more active teams once the NHL Lockout came to an end... ) |
45–27–9 |
| 82 | W | April 18, 2006 | 4–3 | @ 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 ... (2005–06 2005–06 Montreal Canadiens season The 2005–06 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 97th season, 89th in the National Hockey League. The Canadiens would qualify for the playoffs, eventually being eliminated in the Eastern Conference Quarter-finals by the Carolina Hurricanes 4 games to 2.... ) |
46–27–9 |
Regular season
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RW | 82 | 48 | 41 | 89 | 46 | 18 | 24 | 1 | 10 | |
| C | 82 | 33 | 51 | 84 | 42 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 5 | |
| RW | 80 | 19 | 34 | 53 | 74 | |||||
| 8 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||
| D | 82 | 6 | 43 | 49 | 36 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | |
| LW | 38 | 16 | 29 | 45 | 20 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 3 | |
| LW | 82 | 15 | 22 | 37 | 46 | |||||
| 4 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||
| D | 80 | 5 | 32 | 37 | 32 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 82 | 16 | 20 | 36 | 36 | |||||
| 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 81 | 14 | 18 | 32 | 28 | |||||
| 2 | 0 | 5 | ||||||||
| C | 69 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| RW | 34 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 6 | |||||
| 7 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||
| RW | 76 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 70 | |||||
| 4 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||
| LW | 82 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 73 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 91 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| D | 35 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 27 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 62 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW/C | 67 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 32 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 29 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 26 | |||||
| 3 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 18 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 36 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 27 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 36 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 38 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 73 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| RW | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| RW | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| C | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 38 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| G | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 91 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| C | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T/OT | GA | GAA | SO | SA | SV | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4365 | 73 | 43 | 23 | 7 | 187 | 2.57 | 5 | 2105 | 1918 | .911 | |
| 627 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 35 | 3.35 | 0 | 295 | 260 | .881 | |
| Team: | 4992 | 82 | 46 | 27 | 9 | 222 | 2.67 | 5 | 2400 | 2178 | .908 |
Playoffs
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LW | 9 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 9 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| C | 9 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | |
| D | 9 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 9 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| C | 9 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| LW | 9 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| LW | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 9 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW/C | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | GA | GAA | SO | SA | SV | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 533 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 2.25 | 1 | 261 | 241 | .923 | |
| 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1.000 | |
| Team: | 540 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 2.22 | 1 | 264 | 244 | .924 |
Note: 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
MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T/OT = Ties/overtime losses; GA = Goals against; GAA = Goals against average; SO = Shutouts; SA = Shots against; SV = Shots saved; SV% = Save percentage;
Draft picks
New Jersey's picks at the 2005 NHL Entry Draft2005 NHL Entry Draft
The 2005 NHL Entry Draft was the 43rd NHL Entry Draft.As a lockout cancelled the games of the 2004–05 NHL season, the draft order was determined by lottery on July 22, 2005. Teams were assigned 1 to 3 balls based on their playoff appearances and first overall draft picks from the past three years...
at The Westin Ottawa in Ottawa
Ottawa
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Canada
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| 1 | 23 | Nicklas Bergfors Nicklas Bergfors Niclas Bergfors is a Swedish professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League . He was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the first round, 23rd overall, at the 2005 NHL Entry Draft... |
 Sweden |
RW | Sodertalje SK Södertälje SK Södertälje Sportklubb is a Swedish professional ice hockey club playing in HockeyAllsvenskan. Södertälje were charter members of Elitserien when the league was founded in 1975 and have since played 24 seasons in the league... (Elitserien Elitserien Elitserien, is a professional ice hockey league composed of twelve teams in Sweden... ) |
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| 2 | 38 | Jeff Frazee Jeff Frazee Jeff Frazee is an American professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing for the Albany Devils in the American Hockey League... |
 United States |
G | U.S. Junior National Team USA Hockey USA Hockey is recognized by the International Olympic Committee and the United States Olympic Committee as the governing body for amateur ice hockey in the United States and is a member of the International Ice Hockey Federation. The organization is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and has... |
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| 3 | 84 | Mark Fraser Mark Fraser (ice hockey) Mark Fraser is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
 Canada |
D | Kitchener Rangers Kitchener Rangers The Kitchener Rangers are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League that have called Kitchener, Ontario, Canada their home since 1963. The Rangers are a publicly owned hockey team, governed by a 40-person Board of Directors made up of season ticket subscribers. The Rangers hosted... (OHL Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
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| 4 | 99 | Patrick Davis Patrick Davis (ice hockey) Patrick Davis is an American professional ice hockey player. He plays left wing for the Worcester Sharks of the American Hockey League .On Jan 23, 2010 he scored his first career NHL goal in a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs... |
United States |
LW | Kitchener Rangers (OHL) | |
| 5 | 155 | Mark Fayne Mark Fayne Mark C. Fayne is an American professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League... |
United States |
D | Noble & Greenough School (Massachusetts) | |
| 6 | 170 | Sean Zimmerman Sean Zimmerman Sean Zimmerman is a professional ice hockey defenceman, who is currently playing for the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League . Zimmerman played for the Spokane Chiefs of the Western Hockey League where he was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the sixth round... |
United States |
D | Spokane Chiefs Spokane Chiefs The Spokane Chiefs are a major junior ice hockey team that plays in the Western Hockey League based out of Spokane, Washington. The team plays its home games at the Spokane Arena. Their uniforms are similar to those of the NHL's Montreal Canadiens. Spokane consistently ranks in the top 10 in the... (WHL Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... ) |
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| 7 | 218 | Alexander Sundstrom Alexander Sundstrom Patrik Alexander Sundström is a Swedish-Canadian hockey player. He currently plays for Brynäs IF in the Swedish Elitserien.... |
Sweden |
C | IF Björklöven IF Björklöven IF Björklöven is a Swedish professional ice hockey club in Umeå, Västerbotten, in northern Sweden... (Allsvenskan Allsvenskan Allsvenskan is a Swedish professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the Swedish football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 16 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Superettan... ) |