2005–06 Pittsburgh Penguins season
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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
.
by the Pittsburgh Penguins
on July 30, 2005. Due to the labour stoppage in the previous season, the 2005 draft was conducted via a weighted lottery based on each team's playoff appearances and draft lottery victories in the last four years. This lottery system led to the draft being popularly referred to as the Sidney Crosby Lottery or the Sidney Crosby Sweepstakes.
On December 16, 2005, Michel Therrien
named Crosby as an alternate captain for the Penguins. The move drew criticism from some hockey pundits, including Don Cherry
, who claimed that Crosby had done nothing to earn the position.
Crosby finished his rookie season with the franchise record in assists (63) and points (102) for a rookie, both of which had been previously held by Mario Lemieux
. Crosby is the youngest player in the history of the NHL to score 100 points in a single season, and only the seventh rookie ever to hit the benchmark. Overall, Crosby finished sixth in the NHL scoring race and seventh in the NHL in assists. Among Canadian NHL players, he trailed only Joe Thornton
and Dany Heatley
. While both Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin
of the Washington Capitals
had solid rookie campaigns, Crosby finished second behind Ovechkin for the Calder Memorial Trophy
.
Through his first season, Crosby was accused by opposing players and coaches of taking dives and complaining to officials, which has been attributed to his youth.
During his rookie campaign, he led both his team and all NHL rookies in penalty minutes, and this magnified his reputation for complaining to NHL officials.
Hockey analyst Kelly Hrudey
compared Crosby to Gretzky, who had a similar reputation as a "whiner" in his youth, and suggested that as Crosby matured, he would mellow out and his reputation would fade.
. Lemieux opened up his home to Crosby to help the rookie settle in Pittsburgh and Lemieux also served as Crosby's mentor.
On January 24, 2006, Mario Lemieux announced his second and permanent retirement from professional hockey at the age of 40. This followed a half-season in which he struggled not only with the increased speed of the "new NHL" but also with yet another threatening physical ailment, a heart condition called atrial fibrillation
that caused him to experience irregular heartbeats.
Although he had put up points at a pace that most NHL forwards would be perfectly content with (22 points in 26 games) in his last season, Lemieux still remarked that "I can no longer play at a level I was accustomed to in the past".
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...
season was the team's 39th season 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...
. It was the rookie season for first-overall draft pick Sidney Crosby
Sidney Crosby
Sidney Patrick Crosby ONS is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League . Crosby was drafted first overall by the Penguins out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League...
.
Sidney Crosby
Sidney Crosby was selected first overall in 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...
by the 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...
on July 30, 2005. Due to the labour stoppage in the previous season, the 2005 draft was conducted via a weighted lottery based on each team's playoff appearances and draft lottery victories in the last four years. This lottery system led to the draft being popularly referred to as the Sidney Crosby Lottery or the Sidney Crosby Sweepstakes.
On December 16, 2005, Michel Therrien
Michel Therrien
Michel Therrien is a hockey scout for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League. Prior to that he was a player and head coach for the Montreal Canadiens and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Therrien coached the Canadiens for three seasons, taking them to the Eastern Conference semi-finals in the...
named Crosby as an alternate captain for the Penguins. The move drew criticism from some hockey pundits, including Don Cherry
Don Cherry
Don Cherry may refer to:* Don Cherry hockey player, coach, and commentator* Don Cherry , trumpeter* Don Cherry...
, who claimed that Crosby had done nothing to earn the position.
Crosby finished his rookie season with the franchise record in assists (63) and points (102) for a rookie, both of which had been previously held by Mario Lemieux
Mario Lemieux
Mario Lemieux, OC, CQ is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He is acknowledged to be one of the best players of all time. He played 17 seasons as a forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League between 1984 and 2006...
. Crosby is the youngest player in the history of the NHL to score 100 points in a single season, and only the seventh rookie ever to hit the benchmark. Overall, Crosby finished sixth in the NHL scoring race and seventh in the NHL in assists. Among Canadian NHL players, he trailed only Joe Thornton
Joe Thornton
Joseph Eric Thornton is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and captain of the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League . He was selected first overall by the Boston Bruins in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft and went on to play seven seasons with the club, five as its Captain. During the...
and Dany Heatley
Dany Heatley
Daniel James Heatley is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger, and alternate captain for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League . Originally drafted by the Atlanta Thrashers second overall in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, he won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the top NHL rookie in 2002...
. While both Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin
Alexander Ovechkin
Alexander Mikhaylovich Ovechkin is a Russian professional ice hockey left winger and captain of the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League...
of the 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...
had solid rookie campaigns, Crosby finished second behind Ovechkin for the Calder Memorial Trophy
Calder Memorial Trophy
The Calder Memorial Trophy is an annual award given "to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League." The Rookie of the Year trophy has been awarded 79 times since its creation for the 1936–37 NHL season...
.
Through his first season, Crosby was accused by opposing players and coaches of taking dives and complaining to officials, which has been attributed to his youth.
During his rookie campaign, he led both his team and all NHL rookies in penalty minutes, and this magnified his reputation for complaining to NHL officials.
Hockey analyst Kelly Hrudey
Kelly Hrudey
Kelly Hrudey is a former NHL ice hockey goaltender and current hockey broadcaster with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. During his NHL career, Hrudey played for the New York Islanders , Los Angeles Kings , and San Jose Sharks .-Playing career:Hrudey played junior hockey for three years with...
compared Crosby to Gretzky, who had a similar reputation as a "whiner" in his youth, and suggested that as Crosby matured, he would mellow out and his reputation would fade.
Mario Lemieux
After the lockout concluded, Lemieux returned to the ice for the 2005–2006 season. Hopes for the Penguins were high due to the salary cap and revenue sharing, which enabled the team to compete in the market for several star players. Another reason for optimism was the Penguins winning the lottery for the first draft pick, enabling them to select Sidney CrosbySidney Crosby
Sidney Patrick Crosby ONS is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League . Crosby was drafted first overall by the Penguins out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League...
. Lemieux opened up his home to Crosby to help the rookie settle in Pittsburgh and Lemieux also served as Crosby's mentor.
On January 24, 2006, Mario Lemieux announced his second and permanent retirement from professional hockey at the age of 40. This followed a half-season in which he struggled not only with the increased speed of the "new NHL" but also with yet another threatening physical ailment, a heart condition called atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia . It is a common cause of irregular heart beat, identified clinically by taking a pulse. Chaotic electrical activity in the two upper chambers of the heart result in the muscle fibrillating , instead of achieving coordinated contraction...
that caused him to experience irregular heartbeats.
Although he had put up points at a pace that most NHL forwards would be perfectly content with (22 points in 26 games) in his last season, Lemieux still remarked that "I can no longer play at a level I was accustomed to in the past".
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L | October 5, 2005 | 1–5 | @ New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2005–06 2005–06 New Jersey Devils season 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... ) |
0–1–0 |
| 2 | L | October 7, 2005 | 2–3 SO | @ 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... ) |
0–1–1 |
| 3 | L | October 8, 2005 | 6–7 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:... ) |
0–1–2 |
| 4 | L | October 10, 2005 | 2–3 OT | @ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (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... ) |
0–1–3 |
| 5 | L | October 14, 2005 | 5–6 OT | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (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... ) |
0–1–4 |
| 6 | L | October 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:... ) |
0–2–4 |
| 7 | L | October 20, 2005 | 3–6 | New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2005–06 2005–06 New Jersey Devils season 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... ) |
0–3–4 |
| 8 | L | October 22, 2005 | 3–6 | @ 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:... ) |
0–4–4 |
| 9 | L | October 25, 2005 | 3–4 OT | Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... (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:... ) |
0–4–5 |
| 10 | W | October 27, 2005 | 7–5 | 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:... ) |
1–4–5 |
| 11 | L | October 29, 2005 | 3–5 | Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... (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... ) |
1–5–5 |
| 12 | W | November 1, 2005 | 4–3 OT | @ New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2005–06 2005–06 New Jersey Devils season 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... ) |
2–5–5 |
| 13 | W | November 3, 2005 | 5–1 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (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... ) |
3–5–5 |
| 14 | L | November 5, 2005 | 3–6 | @ 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:... ) |
3–6–5 |
| 15 | W | November 7, 2005 | 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... ) |
4–6–5 |
| 16 | L | November 9, 2005 | 0–5 | @ 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:... ) |
4–7–5 |
| 17 | W | November 10, 2005 | 3–2 SO | 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.... ) |
5–7–5 |
| 18 | L | November 12, 2005 | 1–6 | 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... ) |
5–8–5 |
| 19 | L | November 14, 2005 | 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... ) |
5–8–6 |
| 20 | W | November 16, 2005 | 3–2 OT | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (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... ) |
6–8–6 |
| 21 | L | November 19, 2005 | 3–6 | 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... ) |
6–9–6 |
| 22 | W | November 22, 2005 | 5–4 | 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) |
7–9–6 |
| 23 | L | November 25, 2005 | 3–6 | @ 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:... ) |
7–10–6 |
| 24 | L | November 27, 2005 | 1–4 | @ Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... (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:... ) |
7–11–6 |
| 25 | L | November 29, 2005 | 2–3 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (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... ) |
7–12–6 |
| 26 | L | December 1, 2005 | 1–2 | @ 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... ) |
7–13–6 |
| 27 | L | December 3, 2005 | 2–3 | Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... (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... ) |
7–14–6 |
| 28 | L | December 8, 2005 | 0–5 | 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:... ) |
7–15–6 |
| 29 | W | December 10, 2005 | 4–3 | 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:... ) |
8–15–6 |
| 30 | L | December 12, 2005 | 1–3 | @ 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.... ) |
8–16–6 |
| 31 | L | December 13, 2005 | 0–3 | @ St. Louis Blues St. Louis Blues The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team is named after the famous W. C. Handy song "St. Louis Blues", and plays in the 19,150-seat Scottrade... (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... ) |
8–17–6 |
| 32 | L | December 16, 2005 | 3–4 OT | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (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... ) |
8–17–7 |
| 33 | L | December 17, 2005 | 3–4 | @ 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... ) |
8–18–7 |
| 34 | L | December 23, 2005 | 4–5 | 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... ) |
8–19–7 |
| 35 | L | December 27, 2005 | 2–3 OT | 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.... ) |
8–19–8 |
| 36 | W | December 29, 2005 | 6–2 | New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2005–06 2005–06 New Jersey Devils season 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... ) |
9–19–8 |
| 37 | W | December 31, 2005 | 4–3 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... ) |
10–19–8 |
| 38 | L | January 2, 2006 | 2–3 OT | @ 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.... ) |
10–19–9 |
| 39 | W | January 3, 2006 | 6–4 | @ 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.... ) |
11–19–9 |
| 40 | L | January 6, 2006 | 4–6 | @ 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:... ) |
11–20–9 |
| 41 | L | January 7, 2006 | 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:... ) |
11–21–9 |
| 42 | L | January 10, 2006 | 1–3 | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (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... ) |
11–22–9 |
| 43 | L | January 11, 2006 | 1–6 | @ 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... ) |
11–23–9 |
| 44 | L | January 13, 2006 | 1–4 | @ Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (2005–06 2005–06 Chicago Blackhawks season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
11–24–9 |
| 45 | L | January 15, 2006 | 4–5 | @ 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:... ) |
11–25–9 |
| 46 | L | January 16, 2006 | 2–4 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (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... ) |
11–26–9 |
| 47 | L | January 19, 2006 | 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... ) |
11–27–9 |
| 48 | L | January 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... ) |
11–28–9 |
| 49 | L | January 23, 2006 | 2–4 | @ 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... ) |
11–29–9 |
| 50 | W | January 25, 2006 | 8–1 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (2005–06) |
12–29–9 |
| 51 | L | January 26, 2006 | 3–4 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... ) |
12–29–10 |
| 52 | L | January 28, 2006 | 1–7 | @ 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... ) |
12–30–10 |
| 53 | L | February 1, 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... ) |
12–31–10 |
| 54 | L | February 2, 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... ) |
12–32–10 |
| 55 | L | February 4, 2006 | 4–5 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... ) |
12–32–11 |
| 56 | L | February 6, 2006 | 2–5 | @ Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (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... ) |
12–33–11 |
| 57 | L | February 8, 2006 | 1–3 | 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:... ) |
12–34–11 |
| 58 | W | February 10, 2006 | 4–3 | @ 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... ) |
13–34–11 |
| 59 | W | February 11, 2006 | 6–3 | @ 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) |
14–34–11 |
| 60 | L | March 1, 2006 | 3–4 | 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... ) |
14–35–11 |
| 61 | L | March 4, 2006 | 5–7 | 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... ) |
14–36–11 |
| 62 | L | March 7, 2006 | 4–5 SO | 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:... ) |
14–36–12 |
| 63 | L | March 8, 2006 | 3–6 | @ 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) |
14–37–12 |
| 64 | W | March 11, 2006 | 6–3 | New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2005–06 2005–06 New Jersey Devils season 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... ) |
15–37–12 |
| 65 | W | March 12, 2006 | 2–0 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (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... ) |
16–37–12 |
| 66 | L | March 16, 2006 | 1–2 | @ New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2005–06 2005–06 New Jersey Devils season 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... ) |
16–38–12 |
| 67 | W | March 18, 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.... ) |
17–38–12 |
| 68 | L | March 19, 2006 | 0–1 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (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.... ) |
17–39–12 |
| 69 | L | March 21, 2006 | 2–5 | @ Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (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... ) |
17–40–12 |
| 70 | W | March 24, 2006 | 4–3 OT | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (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... ) |
18–40–12 |
| 71 | L | March 26, 2006 | 5–6 | 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.... ) |
18–41–12 |
| 72 | L | March 29, 2006 | 3–5 | 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:... ) |
18–42–12 |
| 73 | W | March 31, 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... ) |
19–42–12 |
| 74 | L | April 2, 2006 | 2–3 OT | New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2005–06 2005–06 New Jersey Devils season 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... ) |
19–42–13 |
| 75 | L | April 5, 2006 | 4–6 | @ New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2005–06 2005–06 New Jersey Devils season 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... ) |
19–43–13 |
| 76 | W | April 7, 2006 | 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:... ) |
20–43–13 |
| 77 | L | April 8, 2006 | 0–1 | @ 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:... ) |
20–44–13 |
| 78 | L | April 11, 2006 | 3–4 | @ 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... ) |
20–45–13 |
| 79 | W | April 13, 2006 | 5–3 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (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... ) |
21–45–13 |
| 80 | L | April 15, 2006 | 4–5 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... ) |
21–45–14 |
| 81 | W | April 17, 2006 | 6–1 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (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... ) |
22–45–14 |
| 82 | L | April 18, 2006 | 3–5 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (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.... ) |
22–46–14 |
Forwards
Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; A= Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in minutes| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 16 | 24 | 40 | 58 | |
| 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| 20 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 42 | |
| 60 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 20 | |
| 50 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 16 | |
| 42 | 11 | 31 | 42 | 12 | |
| 63 | 24 | 33 | 57 | 56 | |
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | |
| 42 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 116 | |
| 41 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 24 | |
| 30 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 | |
| 25 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 18 | |
| 53 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 45 | |
| 73 | 22 | 29 | 51 | 61 | |
| 26 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 16 | |
| 77 | 22 | 22 | 44 | 63 | |
| 13 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 41 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 43 | |
| 48 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 59 | |
| 38 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 29 | |
| 33 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 34 | |
| 19 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 16 | |
| 81 | 39 | 63 | 102 | 110 |
Defencemen
Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; A= Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in minutes| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| 27 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 50 | |
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | |
| 27 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 87 | |
| 57 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 36 | |
| 21 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 10 | |
| 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | |
| 64 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 124 | |
| 33 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 52 | |
| 72 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 66 | |
| 49 | 6 | 22 | 28 | 46 | |
| 68 | 6 | 32 | 38 | 85 | |
| 75 | 12 | 46 | 58 | 100 |
Goaltending
Note: GP= Games played; W= Wins; L= Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals Against Average| Player | GP | W | L | T | SO | GAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 13 | 27 | 6 | 1 | 3.25 | |
| 26 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3.98 | |
| 16 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 4.46 | |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11.68 |
Awards and records
- October 2005 – Sidney Crosby, NHL Rookie of the Month.
- Sidney Crosby, NHL All-Rookie TeamNHL All-Rookie TeamThe NHL All-Rookie Team is chosen by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association from the best rookies in the National Hockey League at each position for the season just concluded based on their performance in that year...
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Milestones
- Sidney Crosby played his first professional NHL game on October 5, 2005, against the New Jersey DevilsNew Jersey DevilsThe New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
, and registered an assist on the team's first goal of the season, scored by Mark RecchiMark RecchiMark Louis Recchi is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played 22 years in the National Hockey League , most notably for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers, Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens...
in a 5–1 loss. - November 11, 2005 – Sidney CrosbySidney CrosbySidney Patrick Crosby ONS is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League . Crosby was drafted first overall by the Penguins out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League...
beat Jose TheodoreJosé ThéodoreJosé Théodore is a French Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League...
of the Montreal CanadiensMontreal CanadiensThe 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 ...
to win his first career shootout. - November 11, 2005- Mario LemieuxMario LemieuxMario Lemieux, OC, CQ is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He is acknowledged to be one of the best players of all time. He played 17 seasons as a forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League between 1984 and 2006...
scores his seventh goal of the season, and the last of his career. - November 22, 2005 – Sidney Crosby and Alexander OvechkinAlexander OvechkinAlexander Mikhaylovich Ovechkin is a Russian professional ice hockey left winger and captain of the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League...
face each other for the first time. - March 12, 2006 – Marc-Andre FleuryMarc-Andre FleuryMarc-André Fleury is a French Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League...
gets a shutout by stopping 22 shots against the Philadelphia FlyersPhiladelphia FlyersThe Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
. - March 29, 2006 – John LeClairJohn LeClairJohn Clark LeClair is an American former professional ice hockey left winger who played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, and Pittsburgh Penguins...
scores the 400th goal of his career. - January 24, 2006 – Mario Lemieux announces his retirement.
- April 13, 2006 – Sidney Crosby scores four points in one game, including his 90th point of the season.
- April 17, 2006 – Sidney Crosby becomes the youngest player to score 100 points in one season.
Roster
| Goaltenders | Defensemen–A |
Wingers |
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NHL draft
| Round | # | Player | Position | Nationality | College/junior/club team |
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| 1 | 1 | Center | Rimouski Océanic Rimouski Océanic The Rimouski Océanic are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League . The franchise was granted for the 1969–70 season... (QMJHL) |
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| 3 | 62 | Defence | Val-d'Or Foreurs Val-d'Or Foreurs The Val-d'Or Foreurs are a junior ice hockey team based in Val-d'Or, in the region of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec, Canada. The team was founded for the 1993–94 season of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, a member of the Canadian Hockey League. Former Quebec Nordiques and Trois-Rivières... (QMJHL) |
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| 4 | 125 | Defence | Kärpät Kärpät Oulun Kärpät is an ice hockey team in the SM-liiga based in Oulu, Finland. Their logo features a stoat ; "kärpät" is Finnish for stoats or ermines. The team has won five league championships .-History:... Jr. (Finland) |
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| 5 | 126 | Right winger | South Surrey Eagles Surrey Eagles The Surrey Eagles are a Junior "A" Ice Hockey team based in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Coastal Conference of the British Columbia Hockey League . They play their home games at South Surrey Arena.-New Westminster:... (BCHL) |
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| 6 | 194 | Defence | Shawinigan Cataractes Shawinigan Cataractes The Shawinigan Cataractes are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The team is based out of Shawinigan, Quebec. The Cataractes have been previously known as the Shawinigan Bruins until 1973, and were called the Shawinigan Dynamos from 1973–78.The Cataractes play their... (QMJHL) |
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| 7 | 195 | Center | Sioux Falls Stampede Sioux Falls Stampede The Sioux Falls Stampede is a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team playing in the West Division of the United States Hockey League . Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the Stampede plays its home games at the Sioux Falls Arena.... (USHL) |
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