2005–06 Phoenix Coyotes season
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The Phoenix Coyotes season involved Wayne Gretzky becoming the head coach.
Key dates prior to the start of the season:
In the time leading up to Gretzky's announcement, several prominent free agents signed with Phoenix citing the chance to play for Gretzky, including Brett Hull
. Hull, who was briefly Gretzky's right winger, only lasted five games and only scored one assist before retiring. Ironically, "The Golden Brett" would have had the record for the most goals over any given three seasons — he scored 228 goals between 1989–90 and 1991–92 — if it weren't for The Great One. From 1981–82 to 1983–84, Gretzky scored 254 goals.
Gretzky made his coaching debut on October 5, 2005, the opening night of the 2005–06 NHL season, losing 3–2 to the Vancouver Canucks
. His first coaching victory was October 8, 2005, beating the Minnesota Wild
2–1. Gretzky took an indefinite leave of absence
as coach on December 17, 2005 to care for his ill mother in Brantford, Ontario
. His mother lost her battle to lung cancer
two days later, passing away on December 19, 2005. Assistant coach Rick Tocchet
assumed the position until Gretzky's return on December 28. Coyotes' CEO Jeff Shumway announced on June 5, 2006 that Gretzky has agreed to a new five-year contract to remain as head coach.
, the game was canceled.
Goaltending
Key dates prior to the start of the season:
- The 2005 NHL Entry Draft2005 NHL Entry DraftThe 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...
took place in Ottawa, Ontario on July 30, 2005. - The free agencyFree agentIn professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
period began on July 1.
Offseason
- On 6 August 2005, Brett HullBrett HullBrett Andrew Hull is a former Canadian-American NHL player and the former Executive Vice President of the Dallas Stars. He is the son of Bobby Hull and nephew of Dennis Hull, both former NHL players. Hull is also known as "The Golden Brett," which is a play off of his father's nickname, "The...
, son of former Jet Bobby HullBobby HullRobert Marvin "Bobby" Hull, OC is a former Canadian ice hockey player. He is regarded as one of the greatest ice hockey players of all time and perhaps the greatest left winger to ever play the game. Hull was famous for his blonde hair, blinding skating speed, and having the hardest shot, earning...
, was signed and assigned the elder Hull's retired # 9. - August 8, 2005 – Two days later, the Coyotes introduced Gretzky as its new head coach, replacing Rick BownessRick BownessRichard Gary Bowness is a Canadian former National Hockey League right winger and currently an associate coach with the Vancouver Canucks. He played for the Atlanta Flames, Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues and Winnipeg Jets and Central Hockey League, AHL and QMJHL teams...
, despite the fact that he had never coached at any level of hockey. The Coyotes Ring of Honor was unveiled on 8 October, inducting Gretzky and Bobby Hull. One week later, Brett Hull announced his retirement. On 21 January 2006, Jets great Thomas SteenThomas SteenThomas Steen is a Swedish former professional ice hockey player and coach. Steen is the current city councillor for the Winnipeg ward of Elmwood-East Kildonan. Steen played professional ice hockey in the Elitserien, National Hockey League and Deutsche Eishockey Liga.-Hockey career:Steen was born...
was the third inductee to the Ring of Honor. On 13 April, Steve Ellman announced an agreement for Jerry Moyes to assume majority ownership control of the Coyotes, Glendale Arena and the National Lacrosse LeagueNational Lacrosse LeagueThe National Lacrosse League is a men's professional indoor lacrosse league in North America. It currently has nine teams; three in Canada and six in the United States. Unlike other lacrosse leagues which play in the summer, the NLL plays its games in the winter and spring. Each year, the playoff...
's Arizona StingArizona StingThe Arizona Sting was a member of the National Lacrosse League from 2004 to 2007. They played at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, from 2001 to 2003 as the Columbus Landsharks. On August 28, 2003, it was announced that the team was relocating to Glendale, Arizona...
.
NHL Draft
| # | Player | Nationality | NHL Team | College/Junior/Club Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Martin Hanzal Martin Hanzal Martin Hanzal is a Czech professional ice hockey player, and alternate captain for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... (C) |
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.... |
Budejovice Jr. (Czech) | |
Wayne Gretzky
Despite previous denials that Wayne Gretzky would not assume coaching duties, on August 8, 2005 Gretzky agreed to become the new coach of the Coyotes.In the time leading up to Gretzky's announcement, several prominent free agents signed with Phoenix citing the chance to play for Gretzky, including Brett Hull
Brett Hull
Brett Andrew Hull is a former Canadian-American NHL player and the former Executive Vice President of the Dallas Stars. He is the son of Bobby Hull and nephew of Dennis Hull, both former NHL players. Hull is also known as "The Golden Brett," which is a play off of his father's nickname, "The...
. Hull, who was briefly Gretzky's right winger, only lasted five games and only scored one assist before retiring. Ironically, "The Golden Brett" would have had the record for the most goals over any given three seasons — he scored 228 goals between 1989–90 and 1991–92 — if it weren't for The Great One. From 1981–82 to 1983–84, Gretzky scored 254 goals.
Gretzky made his coaching debut on October 5, 2005, the opening night of the 2005–06 NHL season, losing 3–2 to the 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,...
. His first coaching victory was October 8, 2005, beating the 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 ....
2–1. Gretzky took an indefinite leave of absence
Leave of absence
Leave of absence is a term used to describe a period of time that one is to be away from his/her primary job, while maintaining the status of employee...
as coach on December 17, 2005 to care for his ill mother in Brantford, Ontario
Brantford, Ontario
Brantford is a city located on the Grand River in Southern Ontario, Canada. While geographically surrounded by the County of Brant, the city is politically independent...
. His mother lost her battle to lung cancer
Lung cancer
Lung cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the lung. If left untreated, this growth can spread beyond the lung in a process called metastasis into nearby tissue and, eventually, into other parts of the body. Most cancers that start in lung, known as primary...
two days later, passing away on December 19, 2005. Assistant coach Rick Tocchet
Rick Tocchet
Richard Tocchet is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Los Angeles Kings, Boston Bruins, Washington Capitals and Phoenix Coyotes. He was most recently the head coach of the...
assumed the position until Gretzky's return on December 28. Coyotes' CEO Jeff Shumway announced on June 5, 2006 that Gretzky has agreed to a new five-year contract to remain as head coach.
Regular season
Also in the 2005–06 season, the Coyotes were planning to host the NHL all-star game. Due to the XX Winter Olympic Games2006 Winter Olympics
The 2006 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XX Olympic Winter Games, was a winter multi-sport event which was celebrated in Turin, Italy from February 10, 2006, through February 26, 2006. This marked the second time Italy hosted the Olympic Winter Games, the first being the VII Olympic Winter...
, the game was canceled.
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L | October 5, 2005 | 2–3 | @ 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... ) |
0–1–0 |
| 2 | L | October 6, 2005 | 2–3 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (2005–06 2005–06 Los Angeles Kings season The 2005–06 Los Angeles Kings season was the 39th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 5, 1967. It began with wholesale changes, as during the off-season the Kings acquired centers Pavol Demitra and Jeremy Roenick to help solidify their offense, as well as... ) |
0–2–0 |
| 3 | W | October 8, 2005 | 2–1 | 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:... ) |
1–2–0 |
| 4 | L | October 11, 2005 | 2–3 | @ 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Dallas Stars season The 2005–06 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' 13th season in the city of Dallas, the 39th overall of the franchise. This was the season following the 2004–05 season which was canceled due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout.-Game log:-Regular season:Scoring... ) |
1–3–0 |
| 5 | L | October 13, 2005 | 4–5 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:... ) |
1–3–1 |
| 6 | L | October 15, 2005 | 0–2 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (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.... ) |
1–4–1 |
| 7 | W | October 17, 2005 | 2–0 | @ Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... (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... ) |
2–4–1 |
| 8 | W | October 18, 2005 | 4–3 OT | @ Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (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... ) |
3–4–1 |
| 9 | L | October 20, 2005 | 2–3 | @ 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... ) |
3–5–1 |
| 10 | L | October 23, 2005 | 3–5 | @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2005–06 2005–06 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 2005–06 Anaheim Ducks season was the 13th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 15, 1993.-2005 Offseason:On June 20, the Ducks hired Brian Burke as their Executive Vice President and General Manager... ) |
3–6–1 |
| 11 | W | October 25, 2005 | 5–4 OT | 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... ) |
4–6–1 |
| 12 | W | October 27, 2005 | 3–2 | 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... (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... ) |
5–6–1 |
| 13 | L | October 29, 2005 | 3–5 | Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... (2005–06 2005–06 Dallas Stars season The 2005–06 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' 13th season in the city of Dallas, the 39th overall of the franchise. This was the season following the 2004–05 season which was canceled due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout.-Game log:-Regular season:Scoring... ) |
5–7–1 |
| 14 | L | October 30, 2005 | 2–3 | @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2005–06 2005–06 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 2005–06 Anaheim Ducks season was the 13th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 15, 1993.-2005 Offseason:On June 20, the Ducks hired Brian Burke as their Executive Vice President and General Manager... ) |
5–8–1 |
| 15 | W | November 3, 2005 | 4–0 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Los Angeles Kings season The 2005–06 Los Angeles Kings season was the 39th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 5, 1967. It began with wholesale changes, as during the off-season the Kings acquired centers Pavol Demitra and Jeremy Roenick to help solidify their offense, as well as... ) |
6–8–1 |
| 16 | W | November 5, 2005 | 4–1 | @ 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... (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.... ) |
7–8–1 |
| 17 | L | November 6, 2005 | 1–2 OT | @ Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (2005–06 2005–06 Chicago Blackhawks season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
7–8–2 |
| 18 | W | November 8, 2005 | 4–2 | @ 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:... ) |
8–8–2 |
| 19 | L | November 10, 2005 | 3–4 | 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... ) |
8–9–2 |
| 20 | W | November 12, 2005 | 2–1 OT | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2005–06 2005–06 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 2005–06 Anaheim Ducks season was the 13th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 15, 1993.-2005 Offseason:On June 20, the Ducks hired Brian Burke as their Executive Vice President and General Manager... ) |
9–9–2 |
| 21 | L | November 16, 2005 | 1–3 | Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... (2005–06 2005–06 Colorado Avalanche season -Game log:-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
9–10–2 |
| 22 | W | November 19, 2005 | 4–3 SO | @ 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... (2005–06 2005–06 San Jose Sharks season -Game log:-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
10–10–2 |
| 23 | W | November 20, 2005 | 5–1 | 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... ) |
11–10–2 |
| 24 | L | November 22, 2005 | 1–2 | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2005–06 2005–06 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 2005–06 Anaheim Ducks season was the 13th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 15, 1993.-2005 Offseason:On June 20, the Ducks hired Brian Burke as their Executive Vice President and General Manager... ) |
11–11–2 |
| 25 | W | November 25, 2005 | 4–1 | @ Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... (2005–06 2005–06 Dallas Stars season The 2005–06 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' 13th season in the city of Dallas, the 39th overall of the franchise. This was the season following the 2004–05 season which was canceled due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout.-Game log:-Regular season:Scoring... ) |
12–11–2 |
| 26 | W | November 26, 2005 | 2–1 | 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... ) |
13–11–2 |
| 27 | L | November 30, 2005 | 1–6 | @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2005–06 2005–06 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 2005–06 Anaheim Ducks season was the 13th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 15, 1993.-2005 Offseason:On June 20, the Ducks hired Brian Burke as their Executive Vice President and General Manager... ) |
13–12–2 |
| 28 | W | December 3, 2005 | 8–4 | 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... ) |
14–12–2 |
| 29 | W | December 5, 2005 | 5–2 | Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... (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:... ) |
15–12–2 |
| 30 | W | December 11, 2005 | 2–1 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... (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:... ) |
16–12–2 |
| 31 | L | December 13, 2005 | 2–5 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (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.... ) |
16–13–2 |
| 32 | L | December 15, 2005 | 1–3 | Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... (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:... ) |
16–14–2 |
| 33 | L | December 17, 2005 | 1–4 | @ 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Los Angeles Kings season The 2005–06 Los Angeles Kings season was the 39th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 5, 1967. It began with wholesale changes, as during the off-season the Kings acquired centers Pavol Demitra and Jeremy Roenick to help solidify their offense, as well as... ) |
16–15–2 |
| 34 | L | December 20, 2005 | 4–5 | 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... ) |
16–16–2 |
| 35 | W | December 22, 2005 | 2–1 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 San Jose Sharks season -Game log:-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
17–16–2 |
| 36 | W | December 23, 2005 | 3–2 | @ Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... (2005–06 2005–06 Dallas Stars season The 2005–06 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' 13th season in the city of Dallas, the 39th overall of the franchise. This was the season following the 2004–05 season which was canceled due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout.-Game log:-Regular season:Scoring... ) |
18–16–2 |
| 37 | L | December 26, 2005 | 4–7 | @ 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:... ) |
18–17–2 |
| 38 | W | December 28, 2005 | 5–4 | @ 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... (2005–06 2005–06 San Jose Sharks season -Game log:-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
19–17–2 |
| 39 | W | December 29, 2005 | 6–5 OT | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (2005–06 2005–06 Los Angeles Kings season The 2005–06 Los Angeles Kings season was the 39th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 5, 1967. It began with wholesale changes, as during the off-season the Kings acquired centers Pavol Demitra and Jeremy Roenick to help solidify their offense, as well as... ) |
20–17–2 |
| 40 | L | December 31, 2005 | 2–5 | 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:... ) |
20–18–2 |
| 41 | L | January 5, 2006 | 0–4 | @ 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Los Angeles Kings season The 2005–06 Los Angeles Kings season was the 39th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 5, 1967. It began with wholesale changes, as during the off-season the Kings acquired centers Pavol Demitra and Jeremy Roenick to help solidify their offense, as well as... ) |
20–19–2 |
| 42 | L | January 8, 2006 | 2–5 | Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (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... ) |
20–20–2 |
| 43 | L | January 10, 2006 | 2–7 | @ Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (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... ) |
20–21–2 |
| 44 | W | January 12, 2006 | 2–1 SO | @ 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... ) |
21–21–2 |
| 45 | W | January 14, 2006 | 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... (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.... ) |
22–21–2 |
| 46 | L | January 16, 2006 | 1–6 | 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) |
22–22–2 |
| 47 | W | January 19, 2006 | 6–3 | 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:... ) |
23–22–2 |
| 48 | W | January 21, 2006 | 4–3 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... ) |
24–22–2 |
| 49 | L | January 23, 2006 | 1–4 | @ 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Dallas Stars season The 2005–06 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' 13th season in the city of Dallas, the 39th overall of the franchise. This was the season following the 2004–05 season which was canceled due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout.-Game log:-Regular season:Scoring... ) |
24–23–2 |
| 50 | L | January 24, 2006 | 2–3 | @ Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (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:... ) |
24–24–2 |
| 51 | W | January 26, 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... ) |
25–24–2 |
| 52 | W | January 28, 2006 | 6–2 | San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (2005–06 2005–06 San Jose Sharks season -Game log:-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
26–24–2 |
| 53 | L | January 29, 2006 | 3–4 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... ) |
26–24–3 |
| 54 | L | January 31, 2006 | 4–7 | 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... ) |
26–25–3 |
| 55 | W | February 2, 2006 | 2–1 SO | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Los Angeles Kings season The 2005–06 Los Angeles Kings season was the 39th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 5, 1967. It began with wholesale changes, as during the off-season the Kings acquired centers Pavol Demitra and Jeremy Roenick to help solidify their offense, as well as... ) |
27–25–3 |
| 56 | L | February 4, 2006 | 4–6 | 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:... ) |
27–26–3 |
| 57 | L | February 7, 2006 | 1–3 | 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:... ) |
27–27–3 |
| 58 | L | February 9, 2006 | 1–5 | Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... (2005–06 2005–06 Dallas Stars season The 2005–06 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' 13th season in the city of Dallas, the 39th overall of the franchise. This was the season following the 2004–05 season which was canceled due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout.-Game log:-Regular season:Scoring... ) |
27–28–3 |
| 59 | L | February 12, 2006 | 4–5 OT | San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (2005–06 2005–06 San Jose Sharks season -Game log:-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
27–28–4 |
| 60 | W | March 2, 2006 | 6–2 | Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... (2005–06 2005–06 Dallas Stars season The 2005–06 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' 13th season in the city of Dallas, the 39th overall of the franchise. This was the season following the 2004–05 season which was canceled due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout.-Game log:-Regular season:Scoring... ) |
28–28–4 |
| 61 | L | March 4, 2006 | 3–7 | 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.... ) |
28–29–4 |
| 62 | W | March 7, 2006 | 5–2 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (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.... ) |
29–29–4 |
| 63 | L | March 9, 2006 | 4–5 | @ Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (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... ) |
29–30–4 |
| 64 | L | March 11, 2006 | 3–5 | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2005–06 2005–06 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 2005–06 Anaheim Ducks season was the 13th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 15, 1993.-2005 Offseason:On June 20, the Ducks hired Brian Burke as their Executive Vice President and General Manager... ) |
29–31–4 |
| 65 | L | March 12, 2006 | 2–5 | @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2005–06 2005–06 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 2005–06 Anaheim Ducks season was the 13th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 15, 1993.-2005 Offseason:On June 20, the Ducks hired Brian Burke as their Executive Vice President and General Manager... ) |
29–32–4 |
| 66 | W | March 14, 2006 | 6–2 | @ 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Los Angeles Kings season The 2005–06 Los Angeles Kings season was the 39th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 5, 1967. It began with wholesale changes, as during the off-season the Kings acquired centers Pavol Demitra and Jeremy Roenick to help solidify their offense, as well as... ) |
30–32–4 |
| 67 | L | March 16, 2006 | 0–2 | @ Nashville Predators Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (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:... ) |
30–33–4 |
| 68 | W | March 19, 2006 | 3–2 | @ Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (2005–06 2005–06 Chicago Blackhawks season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
31–33–4 |
| 69 | W | March 21, 2006 | 5–2 | @ Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (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... ) |
32–33–4 |
| 70 | W | March 23, 2006 | 4–3 | 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:... ) |
33–33–4 |
| 71 | L | March 25, 2006 | 2–5 | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2005–06 2005–06 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 2005–06 Anaheim Ducks season was the 13th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 15, 1993.-2005 Offseason:On June 20, the Ducks hired Brian Burke as their Executive Vice President and General Manager... ) |
33–34–4 |
| 72 | W | March 28, 2006 | 5–3 | Nashville Predators Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (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:... ) |
34–34–4 |
| 73 | W | March 30, 2006 | 5–2 | @ San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (2005–06 2005–06 San Jose Sharks season -Game log:-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
35–34–4 |
| 74 | W | April 1, 2006 | 4–3 OT | @ San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (2005–06 2005–06 San Jose Sharks season -Game log:-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
36–34–4 |
| 75 | L | April 3, 2006 | 1–7 | @ 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... ) |
36–35–4 |
| 76 | L | April 5, 2006 | 2–5 | @ 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... ) |
36–36–4 |
| 77 | L | April 8, 2006 | 2–3 SO | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Dallas Stars season The 2005–06 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' 13th season in the city of Dallas, the 39th overall of the franchise. This was the season following the 2004–05 season which was canceled due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout.-Game log:-Regular season:Scoring... ) |
36–36–5 |
| 78 | L | April 10, 2006 | 2–3 | San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (2005–06 2005–06 San Jose Sharks season -Game log:-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
36–37–5 |
| 79 | L | April 11, 2006 | 4–6 | @ 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:... ) |
36–38–5 |
| 80 | W | April 13, 2006 | 3–0 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Los Angeles Kings season The 2005–06 Los Angeles Kings season was the 39th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 5, 1967. It began with wholesale changes, as during the off-season the Kings acquired centers Pavol Demitra and Jeremy Roenick to help solidify their offense, as well as... ) |
37–38–5 |
| 81 | L | April 15, 2006 | 1–5 | @ 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:... ) |
37–39–5 |
| 82 | W | April 16, 2006 | 3–0 | @ 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... ) |
38–39–5 |
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Torino Olympics
- Wayne Gretzky was the General Manager of the Canadian Olympic Hockey Team for the XX Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy. Coyotes captain Shane DoanShane DoanShane Albert Doan is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward and captain of the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League . Doan is the longest tenured player on the club, having played all fourteen of his NHL seasons with the original Winnipeg Jets/Phoenix Coyotes franchise...
was selected for the Canadian team.
Regular season
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RW | 82 | 30 | 36 | 66 | 123 | |||||
| 17 | 0 | 7 | ||||||||
| C | 80 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 55 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 4 | |
| LW | 51 | 15 | 41 | 56 | 74 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 4 | |
| RW | 80 | 16 | 38 | 54 | 50 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 3 | |
| D | 78 | 15 | 32 | 47 | 70 | |||||
| 8 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 75 | 25 | 21 | 46 | 58 | |||||
| 11 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||
| D | 82 | 8 | 31 | 39 | 99 | |||||
| 1 | 3 | 1 | ||||||||
| D | 53 | 6 | 21 | 27 | 54 | |||||
| 4 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||
| LW | 67 | 11 | 14 | 25 | 50 | |||||
| 3 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| D | 82 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 62 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | |
| C | 28 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | |
| C | 47 | 11 | 12 | 23 | 84 | |||||
| 4 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||
| RW | 75 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 42 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| C | 78 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 44 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| LW | 35 | 9 | 12 | 21 | 29 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 38 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 36 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| C | 78 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 69 | |||||
| 5 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||
| LW/C | 15 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 45 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 61 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| C | 25 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 34 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| D | 34 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 14 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 57 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 121 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 50 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 84 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 18 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 21 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| C | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| C | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 16 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 30 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| C | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 20 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| RW | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| G | 60 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| G | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| RW | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T/OT | GA | GAA | SO | SA | SV | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3424 | 60 | 32 | 21 | 3 | 166 | 2.91 | 4 | 1690 | 1524 | .902 | |
| 512 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 33 | 3.87 | 0 | 268 | 235 | .877 | |
| 814 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 44 | 3.24 | 0 | 386 | 342 | .886 | |
| 187 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 5.45 | 0 | 128 | 111 | .867 | |
| Team: | 4937 | 82 | 38 | 39 | 5 | 260 | 3.16 | 4 | 2472 | 2212 | .895 |
Transactions
The Coyotes were involved in the following transactions during the 2005–06 season.Trades
Free agents Acquired/Lost
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Roster
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Wingers - A |
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Milestones
| Regular Season | ||
| Player | Milestone | Reached |
| Wayne Gretzky Wayne Gretzky Wayne Douglas Gretzky, CC is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former head coach. Nicknamed "The Great One", he is generally regarded as the best player in the history of the National Hockey League , and has been called "the greatest hockey player ever" by many sportswriters,... |
1st NHL Game as Coach | October 5, 2005 |
| Wayne Gretzky Wayne Gretzky Wayne Douglas Gretzky, CC is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former head coach. Nicknamed "The Great One", he is generally regarded as the best player in the history of the National Hockey League , and has been called "the greatest hockey player ever" by many sportswriters,... |
1st NHL Win as Coach. | October 8, 2005 |
| Derek Morris | 250th NHL Point | |
| Oleg Saprykin | 100th NHL Point | March 14, 2006 |
| Dave Scatchard | 250th NHL Point | |