1998–99 Buffalo Sabres season
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The 1998–99 Buffalo Sabres
season was the Sabres' 29th
season
in the National Hockey League
. Miroslav Satan
scored 40 goal
s. The Sabres would add centers Stu Barnes
from the Pittsburgh Penguins
and Joe Juneau
from the Washington Capitals
. Michal Grosek
had the best season of his career, and the team finally returned to the Stanley Cup
final, this time in a losing effort against the Dallas Stars
.
with their first-round pick, 18th overall.
winger Brett Hull
's triple-overtime goal — as Hull's skate was visibly in Hasek's crease — ended the series, and the Stars were awarded the Cup. In 1999, it was illegal to score a goal if an offensive player's skate entered the crease before the puck did. At the time, even Dallas Morning News
hockey writer Keith Gave
questioned the legality of the goal. NHL officials, however, maintained that Hull's two shots in the goal mouth constituted a single possession of the puck since the puck deflected off Hasek, and their ruling stood, citing that they "were going to change the rule the following year anyway." It is widely speculated that, by the time the Sabres mentioned the foul, the red carpet
had already been unrolled at center ice, and the officials refused to acknowledge the non-call, also due to Mr. Bettman's desires to see a team 'South Of the Mason Dixon line' hoist the Stanley Cup. ESPN
's "Page2
" staff has ranked the call as the fifth worst officiating call in sports history. Conversely, Al Strachan of the Toronto Sun
wrote "There should have been no controversy whatsoever. When Hull first kicked the rebound on to his stick, he had neither foot in the crease. At the instant he kicked the puck, he became in control of it. It was only in the follow-through of that kick that his left foot moved into the crease." Buffalo sports fans, who have suffered through some of the biggest misfortunes in sports history (such as "Wide Right
" and "Music City Miracle
"), refer to the game as "No Goal
," a phrase still used in western New York to this day, even having bumper stickers saying the phrase. The rule was changed for the following season, allowing players to be inside the goaltender's crease as long as they do not interfere with the goalie.
* - player was traded during season; stats only include games played with Buffalo
* - player was traded during season; stats only include games played with Buffalo
NHL All-Star Game
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:...
season was the Sabres' 29th
Buffalo Sabres seasons
This is a list of seasons completed by the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the Sabres have completed in the NHL since their inception in 1970....
season
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
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...
. Miroslav Satan
Miroslav Satan
Miroslav Šatan is a Slovak professional ice hockey right winger for HC Slovan Bratislava of the Slovak Extraliga.-Pre-NHL:In 1991–92, he played for the local HC Topolcany and did remarkably well, as he scored 30 goals and had 22 assists in just 31 games. He then graduated to the senior division...
scored 40 goal
Goal (ice hockey)
In ice hockey, a goal is scored when the puck completely crosses the goal line between the two goal posts and below the goal crossbar. A goal awards one point to the team attacking the goal scored upon, regardless of which team the player who actually deflected the puck into the goal belongs to...
s. The Sabres would add centers Stu Barnes
Stu Barnes
Stuart Barnes is an assistant coach with the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League . He played 16 seasons at centre in the NHL with the Winnipeg Jets, Florida Panthers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Sabres, and Dallas Stars....
from 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...
and Joe Juneau
Joé Juneau
Joé Juneau is a retired Canadian professional hockey player and engineer, born in Pont-Rouge, Quebec. He played in the National Hockey League for the Boston Bruins, Washington Capitals, Buffalo Sabres, Ottawa Senators, Phoenix Coyotes and the Montreal Canadiens.-Playing career:Originally drafted...
from 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...
. Michal Grosek
Michal Grosek
Michal Grošek is a retired Czech professional ice hockey right winger. He played in the National Hockey League for 11 seasons between 1993 and 2004....
had the best season of his career, and the team finally returned to the Stanley Cup
Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug...
final, this time in a losing effort against the 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...
.
Offseason
In the Entry Draft, the Sabres picked Dmitri KalininDmitri Kalinin
Dmitry Vladimirovich Kalinin is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the SKA Saint Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League .-Playing career:...
with their first-round pick, 18th overall.
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L | October 10, 1998 | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Dallas Stars season The 1998–99 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' sixth season and thirty-second of the franchise. The most important aspect of the season was defeating the Buffalo Sabres to win the first Stanley Cup in franchise history.-Game log:... ) |
0–1–0 |
| 2 | W | October 12, 1998 | 3–0 | @ 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Colorado Avalanche season The 1998–99 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's fourth season and last season at Mcnichols Sports Arena. They would move to the Pepsi Center during the offseason.-Regular season:... ) |
1–1–0 |
| 3 | T | October 16, 1998 | 2–2 OT | Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... (1998–99 1998–99 Florida Panthers season The 1999–99 Florida Panthers season was their sixth season in the National Hockey League. The Panthers missed the playoffs, but made a big acquisition of Pavel Bure during the season.-Game log:-Playoffs:... ) |
1–1–1 |
| 4 | W | October 17, 1998 | 4–3 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1998–99 1998–99 Montreal Canadiens season The 1998–99 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 90th season of play. The club finished 5th in the Northeast Division and did not qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. It had been the worst season in over forty years for the club. The Canadiens finished last in their division. Martin Rucinsky... ) |
2–1–1 |
| 5 | L | October 23, 1998 | 0–1 | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
2–2–1 |
| 6 | L | October 24, 1998 | 4–5 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1998–99 1998–99 New York Islanders season The 1998-99 New York Islanders season was the Islanders' 27th season of operation. The Islanders again missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
2–3–1 |
| 7 | T | October 27, 1998 | 0–0 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... (1998–99 1998–99 New York Rangers season The 1998–99 New York Rangers season was the 73rd season for the franchise. The aspect of the season was that it was Wayne Gretzky’s final season.-The Great One Retires:... ) |
2–3–2 |
| 8 | W | October 30, 1998 | 4–1 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1998–99 1998–99 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1998–99 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the franchise's 82nd season. Two moves occurred this season. The club moved from the Western to the Eastern Conference of the NHL. The club moved from Maple Leaf Gardens to the new Air Canada Centre arena... ) |
3–3–2 |
| 9 | W | October 31, 1998 | 6–3 | @ 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1998–99 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the franchise's 82nd season. Two moves occurred this season. The club moved from the Western to the Eastern Conference of the NHL. The club moved from Maple Leaf Gardens to the new Air Canada Centre arena... ) |
4–3–2 |
| 10 | W | November 3, 1998 | 4–2 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1998–99 1998–99 Boston Bruins season -Game log:- Boston Bruins 4, Carolina Hurricanes 2 :- Buffalo Sabres 4, Boston Bruins 2 :-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
5–3–2 |
| 11 | T | November 7, 1998 | 2–2 OT | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1998–99 1998–99 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1998–99 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 32nd season in the National Hockey League .In the off-season, the Flyers went looking for a new goaltender. Sean Burke hadn't worked out well enough and Ron Hextall was about to enter his final season as a backup... ) |
5–3–3 |
| 12 | T | November 10, 1998 | 2–2 OT | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Ottawa Senators season The 1998–99 Ottawa Senators cracked the 100 point barrier, as they finished with 103 points, and won the Northeast Division for the first time in club history.... ) |
5–3–4 |
| 13 | W | November 12, 1998 | 2–0 | @ 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
6–3–4 |
| 14 | W | November 14, 1998 | 6–1 | Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1998–99 1998–99 Chicago Blackhawks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
7–3–4 |
| 15 | W | November 20, 1998 | 4–1 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1998–99 1998–99 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1998–99 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the franchise's 82nd season. Two moves occurred this season. The club moved from the Western to the Eastern Conference of the NHL. The club moved from Maple Leaf Gardens to the new Air Canada Centre arena... ) |
8–3–4 |
| 16 | L | November 21, 1998 | 1–2 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1998–99 1998–99 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1998–99 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the franchise's 82nd season. Two moves occurred this season. The club moved from the Western to the Eastern Conference of the NHL. The club moved from Maple Leaf Gardens to the new Air Canada Centre arena... ) |
8–4–4 |
| 17 | W | November 25, 1998 | 4–2 | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 New York Rangers season The 1998–99 New York Rangers season was the 73rd season for the franchise. The aspect of the season was that it was Wayne Gretzky’s final season.-The Great One Retires:... ) |
9–4–4 |
| 18 | L | November 28, 1998 | 2–6 | @ 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Florida Panthers season The 1999–99 Florida Panthers season was their sixth season in the National Hockey League. The Panthers missed the playoffs, but made a big acquisition of Pavel Bure during the season.-Game log:-Playoffs:... ) |
9–5–4 |
| 19 | W | November 29, 1998 | 6–3 | @ Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... (1998–99 1998–99 Tampa Bay Lightning season The 1998–99 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the Lightning's seventh season of operation. The club again failed to make the playoffs.-All-Star Game:... ) |
10–5–4 |
| 20 | W | December 2, 1998 | 2–1 | Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... (1998–99 1998–99 Florida Panthers season The 1999–99 Florida Panthers season was their sixth season in the National Hockey League. The Panthers missed the playoffs, but made a big acquisition of Pavel Bure during the season.-Game log:-Playoffs:... ) |
11–5–4 |
| 21 | W | December 4, 1998 | 3–0 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1998–99 1998–99 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1998–99 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 32nd season in the National Hockey League .In the off-season, the Flyers went looking for a new goaltender. Sean Burke hadn't worked out well enough and Ron Hextall was about to enter his final season as a backup... ) |
12–5–4 |
| 22 | W | December 5, 1998 | 3–1 | @ 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Nashville Predators season The 1998–99 Nashville Predators season was the team's inaugural season. The team accumulated 28 wins and 47 losses, with seven games ending in ties for a total of 63 points, finishing in fourth place in the NHL Central, and 12th in the Western Conference... ) |
13–5–4 |
| 23 | T | December 8, 1998 | 2–2 OT | @ St. Louis Blues (1998–99 1998–99 St. Louis Blues season Despite the loss of Brett Hull the Blues made the playoffs for the 20th straight season by finishing in 2nd place with a record of 37–32–13.-Offseason:Realignment came, as the NHL went from four to six divisions... ) |
13–5–5 |
| 24 | W | December 11, 1998 | 2–0 | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 New York Rangers season The 1998–99 New York Rangers season was the 73rd season for the franchise. The aspect of the season was that it was Wayne Gretzky’s final season.-The Great One Retires:... ) |
14–5–5 |
| 25 | W | December 12, 1998 | 4–1 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1998–99 1998–99 Boston Bruins season -Game log:- Boston Bruins 4, Carolina Hurricanes 2 :- Buffalo Sabres 4, Boston Bruins 2 :-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
15–5–5 |
| 26 | W | December 18, 1998 | 4–2 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1998–99 1998–99 Montreal Canadiens season The 1998–99 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 90th season of play. The club finished 5th in the Northeast Division and did not qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. It had been the worst season in over forty years for the club. The Canadiens finished last in their division. Martin Rucinsky... ) |
16–5–5 |
| 27 | L | December 19, 1998 | 2–3 | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Carolina Hurricanes season The 1998–99 Carolina Hurricanes season was the second season of the former Hartford Whalers NHL franchise in Greensboro, North Carolina. The club qualified for the playoffs, placing first in the NHL Southeast division... ) |
16–6–5 |
| 28 | W | December 21, 1998 | 4–1 | @ Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... (1998–99 1998–99 Carolina Hurricanes season The 1998–99 Carolina Hurricanes season was the second season of the former Hartford Whalers NHL franchise in Greensboro, North Carolina. The club qualified for the playoffs, placing first in the NHL Southeast division... ) |
17–6–5 |
| 29 | W | December 23, 1998 | 2–0 | Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... (1998–99 1998–99 Tampa Bay Lightning season The 1998–99 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the Lightning's seventh season of operation. The club again failed to make the playoffs.-All-Star Game:... ) |
18–6–5 |
| 30 | W | December 26, 1998 | 2–0 | @ New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1998–99 1998–99 New Jersey Devils season The 1998–99 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 17th in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. Despite winning the Atlantic Division and being the top seed in the Eastern Conference, the Devils were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs... ) |
19–6–5 |
| 31 | L | December 28, 1998 | 4–7 | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 New Jersey Devils season The 1998–99 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 17th in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. Despite winning the Atlantic Division and being the top seed in the Eastern Conference, the Devils were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs... ) |
19–7–5 |
| 32 | L | December 30, 1998 | 2–3 OT | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Ottawa Senators season The 1998–99 Ottawa Senators cracked the 100 point barrier, as they finished with 103 points, and won the Northeast Division for the first time in club history.... ) |
19–8–5 |
| 33 | L | January 1, 1999 | 2–7 | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1998–99 1998–99 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 1998–99 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season was the sixth season in franchise history.-Game log:-Playoffs:The Mighty Ducks met the Detroit Red Wings in the first round of the playoffs. The Wings swept the Mighty Ducks in four games... ) |
19–9–5 |
| 34 | W | January 2, 1999 | 7–1 | Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... (1998–99 1998–99 Calgary Flames season The 1998–99 Calgary Flames season was the 19th National Hockey League season in Calgary. The Flames opened their season up at "home", in Tokyo, Japan, as the NHL scheduled a two game series in the Asian country between the Flames and the San Jose Sharks.... ) |
20–9–5 |
| 35 | W | January 6, 1999 | 3–2 OT | @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1998–99 1998–99 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 1998–99 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season was the sixth season in franchise history.-Game log:-Playoffs:The Mighty Ducks met the Detroit Red Wings in the first round of the playoffs. The Wings swept the Mighty Ducks in four games... ) |
21–9–5 |
| 36 | L | January 7, 1999 | 2–4 | @ 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Los Angeles Kings season The 1998–99 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' thirty-second season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings failed to qualify for the playoffs. This was the team's final season at the Great Western Forum before moving to the Staples Center for the 1999-00 season.-Schedule and... ) |
21–10–5 |
| 37 | T | January 9, 1999 | 2–2 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... (1998–99 1998–99 San Jose Sharks season The 1998–99 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks eighth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Sharks qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round against the Colorado Avalanche.-Game log:-Player stats:-Draft picks:... ) |
21–10–6 |
| 38 | L | January 11, 1999 | 0–1 | @ Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... (1998–99 1998–99 Phoenix Coyotes season The 1998–99 Phoenix Coyotes season was the Coyotes' third season in Phoenix. The Coyotes made the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Trades:-Waivers:... ) |
21–11–6 |
| 39 | L | January 13, 1999 | 2–4 | St. Louis Blues (1998–99 1998–99 St. Louis Blues season Despite the loss of Brett Hull the Blues made the playoffs for the 20th straight season by finishing in 2nd place with a record of 37–32–13.-Offseason:Realignment came, as the NHL went from four to six divisions... ) |
21–12–6 |
| 40 | W | January 15, 1999 | 2–1 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1998–99 1998–99 Boston Bruins season -Game log:- Boston Bruins 4, Carolina Hurricanes 2 :- Buffalo Sabres 4, Boston Bruins 2 :-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
22–12–6 |
| 41 | T | January 16, 1999 | 1–1 OT | @ 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Ottawa Senators season The 1998–99 Ottawa Senators cracked the 100 point barrier, as they finished with 103 points, and won the Northeast Division for the first time in club history.... ) |
22–12–7 |
| 42 | W | January 18, 1999 | 4–0 | @ Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... (1998–99 1998–99 Florida Panthers season The 1999–99 Florida Panthers season was their sixth season in the National Hockey League. The Panthers missed the playoffs, but made a big acquisition of Pavel Bure during the season.-Game log:-Playoffs:... ) |
23–12–7 |
| 43 | L | January 19, 1999 | 1–2 | @ Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... (1998–99 1998–99 Tampa Bay Lightning season The 1998–99 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the Lightning's seventh season of operation. The club again failed to make the playoffs.-All-Star Game:... ) |
23–13–7 |
| 44 | T | January 26, 1999 | 1–1 OT | 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.... (1998–99 1998–99 Phoenix Coyotes season The 1998–99 Phoenix Coyotes season was the Coyotes' third season in Phoenix. The Coyotes made the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Trades:-Waivers:... ) |
23–13–8 |
| 45 | L | January 28, 1999 | 2–4 | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Nashville Predators season The 1998–99 Nashville Predators season was the team's inaugural season. The team accumulated 28 wins and 47 losses, with seven games ending in ties for a total of 63 points, finishing in fourth place in the NHL Central, and 12th in the Western Conference... ) |
23–14–8 |
| 46 | W | January 30, 1999 | 4–1 | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Los Angeles Kings season The 1998–99 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' thirty-second season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings failed to qualify for the playoffs. This was the team's final season at the Great Western Forum before moving to the Staples Center for the 1999-00 season.-Schedule and... ) |
24–14–8 |
| 47 | L | February 2, 1999 | 3–5 | @ 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1998–99 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the Penguins' thirty-second season in the National Hockey League .-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Trades:-Farm teams:... ) |
24–15–8 |
| 48 | L | February 3, 1999 | 3–5 | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Colorado Avalanche season The 1998–99 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's fourth season and last season at Mcnichols Sports Arena. They would move to the Pepsi Center during the offseason.-Regular season:... ) |
24–16–8 |
| 49 | L | February 6, 1999 | 2–3 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1998–99 1998–99 Montreal Canadiens season The 1998–99 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 90th season of play. The club finished 5th in the Northeast Division and did not qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. It had been the worst season in over forty years for the club. The Canadiens finished last in their division. Martin Rucinsky... ) |
24–17–8 |
| 50 | L | February 7, 1999 | 1–3 | @ 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
24–18–8 |
| 51 | T | February 9, 1999 | 1–1 OT | @ 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Ottawa Senators season The 1998–99 Ottawa Senators cracked the 100 point barrier, as they finished with 103 points, and won the Northeast Division for the first time in club history.... ) |
24–18–9 |
| 52 | W | February 11, 1999 | 5–2 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1998–99 1998–99 Montreal Canadiens season The 1998–99 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 90th season of play. The club finished 5th in the Northeast Division and did not qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. It had been the worst season in over forty years for the club. The Canadiens finished last in their division. Martin Rucinsky... ) |
25–18–9 |
| 53 | T | February 13, 1999 | 2–2 OT | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1998–99 1998–99 New York Islanders season The 1998-99 New York Islanders season was the Islanders' 27th season of operation. The Islanders again missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
25–18–10 |
| 54 | W | February 15, 1999 | 3–2 | Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... (1998–99 1998–99 Carolina Hurricanes season The 1998–99 Carolina Hurricanes season was the second season of the former Hartford Whalers NHL franchise in Greensboro, North Carolina. The club qualified for the playoffs, placing first in the NHL Southeast division... ) |
26–18–10 |
| 55 | L | February 17, 1999 | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1998–99 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the franchise's 82nd season. Two moves occurred this season. The club moved from the Western to the Eastern Conference of the NHL. The club moved from Maple Leaf Gardens to the new Air Canada Centre arena... ) |
26–19–10 |
| 56 | W | February 19, 1999 | 4–2 | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 San Jose Sharks season The 1998–99 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks eighth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Sharks qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round against the Colorado Avalanche.-Game log:-Player stats:-Draft picks:... ) |
27–19–10 |
| 57 | T | February 21, 1999 | 4–4 OT | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals;... ) |
27–19–11 |
| 58 | T | February 24, 1999 | 2–2 OT | @ 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Calgary Flames season The 1998–99 Calgary Flames season was the 19th National Hockey League season in Calgary. The Flames opened their season up at "home", in Tokyo, Japan, as the NHL scheduled a two game series in the Asian country between the Flames and the San Jose Sharks.... ) |
27–19–12 |
| 59 | L | February 26, 1999 | 3–6 | @ 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 .... (1998–99 1998–99 Edmonton Oilers season The 1998–99 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 20th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 35–37–10 record in 1997–98, earning their 2nd straight playoff appearance... ) |
27–20–12 |
| 60 | W | February 28, 1999 | 2–0 | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1998–99 1998–99 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-Trades:-Draft picks:Vancouver's picks at the 1998 NHL Entry Draft in Buffalo, New York.-External links:... ) |
28–20–12 |
| 61 | L | March 3, 1999 | 3–5 | 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 .... (1998–99 1998–99 Edmonton Oilers season The 1998–99 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 20th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 35–37–10 record in 1997–98, earning their 2nd straight playoff appearance... ) |
28–21–12 |
| 62 | W | March 5, 1999 | 2–1 | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Dallas Stars season The 1998–99 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' sixth season and thirty-second of the franchise. The most important aspect of the season was defeating the Buffalo Sabres to win the first Stanley Cup in franchise history.-Game log:... ) |
29–21–12 |
| 63 | T | March 7, 1999 | 1–1 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1998–99 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 32nd season in the National Hockey League .In the off-season, the Flyers went looking for a new goaltender. Sean Burke hadn't worked out well enough and Ron Hextall was about to enter his final season as a backup... ) |
29–21–13 |
| 64 | L | March 8, 1999 | 1–4 | @ Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... (1998–99 1998–99 Carolina Hurricanes season The 1998–99 Carolina Hurricanes season was the second season of the former Hartford Whalers NHL franchise in Greensboro, North Carolina. The club qualified for the playoffs, placing first in the NHL Southeast division... ) |
29–22–13 |
| 65 | L | March 11, 1999 | 2–5 | Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... (1998–99 1998–99 Tampa Bay Lightning season The 1998–99 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the Lightning's seventh season of operation. The club again failed to make the playoffs.-All-Star Game:... ) |
29–23–13 |
| 66 | W | March 13, 1999 | 3–1 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1998–99 1998–99 Boston Bruins season -Game log:- Boston Bruins 4, Carolina Hurricanes 2 :- Buffalo Sabres 4, Boston Bruins 2 :-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
30–23–13 |
| 67 | W | March 15, 1999 | 2–1 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1998–99 1998–99 New York Islanders season The 1998-99 New York Islanders season was the Islanders' 27th season of operation. The Islanders again missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
31–23–13 |
| 68 | W | March 19, 1999 | 3–2 OT | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1998–99 1998–99 New York Rangers season The 1998–99 New York Rangers season was the 73rd season for the franchise. The aspect of the season was that it was Wayne Gretzky’s final season.-The Great One Retires:... ) |
32–23–13 |
| 69 | T | March 23, 1999 | 1–1 OT | @ New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1998–99 1998–99 New Jersey Devils season The 1998–99 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 17th in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. Despite winning the Atlantic Division and being the top seed in the Eastern Conference, the Devils were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs... ) |
32–23–14 |
| 70 | L | March 24, 1999 | 1–2 | @ 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals;... ) |
32–24–14 |
| 71 | T | March 27, 1999 | 1–1 OT | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1998–99 1998–99 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1998–99 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the Penguins' thirty-second season in the National Hockey League .-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Trades:-Farm teams:... ) |
32–24–15 |
| 72 | W | March 28, 1999 | 4–3 OT | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1998–99 1998–99 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1998–99 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the Penguins' thirty-second season in the National Hockey League .-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Trades:-Farm teams:... ) |
33–24–15 |
| 73 | L | March 31, 1999 | 1–2 | @ 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Chicago Blackhawks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
33–25–15 |
| 74 | L | April 3, 1999 | 1–2 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1998–99 1998–99 Montreal Canadiens season The 1998–99 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 90th season of play. The club finished 5th in the Northeast Division and did not qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. It had been the worst season in over forty years for the club. The Canadiens finished last in their division. Martin Rucinsky... ) |
33–26–15 |
| 75 | W | April 5, 1999 | 3–1 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1998–99 1998–99 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1998–99 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the Penguins' thirty-second season in the National Hockey League .-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Trades:-Farm teams:... ) |
34–26–15 |
| 76 | W | April 6, 1999 | 4–3 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1998–99 1998–99 New York Islanders season The 1998-99 New York Islanders season was the Islanders' 27th season of operation. The Islanders again missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
35–26–15 |
| 77 | W | April 9, 1999 | 3–1 | Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... (1998–99 1998–99 Florida Panthers season The 1999–99 Florida Panthers season was their sixth season in the National Hockey League. The Panthers missed the playoffs, but made a big acquisition of Pavel Bure during the season.-Game log:-Playoffs:... ) |
36–26–15 |
| 78 | T | April 10, 1999 | 1–1 OT | @ 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Ottawa Senators season The 1998–99 Ottawa Senators cracked the 100 point barrier, as they finished with 103 points, and won the Northeast Division for the first time in club history.... ) |
36–26–16 |
| 79 | T | April 13, 1999 | 2–2 OT | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1998–99 1998–99 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1998–99 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 32nd season in the National Hockey League .In the off-season, the Flyers went looking for a new goaltender. Sean Burke hadn't worked out well enough and Ron Hextall was about to enter his final season as a backup... ) |
36–26–17 |
| 80 | L | April 14, 1999 | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 New Jersey Devils season The 1998–99 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 17th in the National Hockey League since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. Despite winning the Atlantic Division and being the top seed in the Eastern Conference, the Devils were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs... ) |
36–27–17 |
| 81 | L | April 17, 1999 | 1–2 OT | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1998–99 1998–99 Boston Bruins season -Game log:- Boston Bruins 4, Carolina Hurricanes 2 :- Buffalo Sabres 4, Boston Bruins 2 :-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
36–28–17 |
| 82 | W | April 18, 1999 | 3–0 | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
37–28–17 |
Eastern Conference quarter-finals
| Ottawa (2) vs. Buffalo (7) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Away | Home | OT | Score |
| April 21 | Buffalo | Ottawa | 2 – 1 | |
| April 23 | Buffalo | Ottawa | 2OT | 3 – 2 |
| April 25 | Ottawa | Buffalo | 3 – 0 | |
| April 27 | Ottawa | Buffalo | 4 – 3 | |
| Buffalo wins series 4–0 | ||||
Eastern Conference semi-finals
| Boston (6) vs. Buffalo (7) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Away | Home | Score |
| May 6 | Buffalo 2 | Boston 4 | 4 – 2 |
| May 9 | Buffalo 3 | 1 Boston | 3 – 1 |
| May 12 | Boston 2 | 3 Buffalo | 3 – 2 |
| May 14 | Boston 0 | 3 Buffalo | 3 – 0 |
| May 16 | Buffalo 3 | Boston 5 | 5 – 3 |
| May 18 | Boston 2 | 3 Buffalo | 3 – 2 |
| Buffalo wins series 4–2 | |||
Eastern Conference finals
| Toronto (4) vs. Buffalo (7) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Away | Home | Score |
| May 23 | Buffalo | Toronto | 5 – 4 |
| May 25 | Buffalo | Toronto | 6 – 3 |
| May 27 | Toronto | Buffalo | 4 – 2 |
| May 29 | Toronto | Buffalo | 5 – 2 |
| May 31 | Buffalo | Toronto | 4 – 2 |
| Buffalo wins series 4–1 and Prince of Wales Trophy Prince of Wales Trophy The Prince of Wales Trophy, also known as the Wales Trophy, is an award presented by the National Hockey League to the Eastern Conference playoff champions, prior to the final series of games for the Stanley Cup... |
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Stanley Cup Final
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"No Goal!"
In the sixth game, Dallas StarsDallas 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...
winger 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...
's triple-overtime goal — as Hull's skate was visibly in Hasek's crease — ended the series, and the Stars were awarded the Cup. In 1999, it was illegal to score a goal if an offensive player's skate entered the crease before the puck did. At the time, even Dallas Morning News
The Dallas Morning News
The Dallas Morning News is the major daily newspaper serving the Dallas, Texas area, with a circulation of 264,459 subscribers, the Audit Bureau of Circulations reported in September 2010...
hockey writer Keith Gave
Keith Gave
Keith Gave is a former sports reporter for the Detroit Free Press and Dallas Morning News reporter.He is well-known for questioning the legality of the Dallas Stars' game-winning goal in the 1999 Stanley Cup Finals. Gave noted that Brett Hull's skate was in the crease when he scored the goal, which...
questioned the legality of the goal. NHL officials, however, maintained that Hull's two shots in the goal mouth constituted a single possession of the puck since the puck deflected off Hasek, and their ruling stood, citing that they "were going to change the rule the following year anyway." It is widely speculated that, by the time the Sabres mentioned the foul, the red carpet
Red carpet
A red carpet is traditionally used to mark the route taken by heads of state on ceremonial and formal occasions, and has in recent decades been extended to use by VIPs and celebrities at formal events.- History :...
had already been unrolled at center ice, and the officials refused to acknowledge the non-call, also due to Mr. Bettman's desires to see a team 'South Of the Mason Dixon line' hoist the Stanley Cup. ESPN
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
's "Page2
Page2
Page 2 is a feature section of ESPN.com. The section contains humorous, opinionated articles on American sport, and regular contributors including "The Sports Guy" Bill Simmons, DJ Gallo, Jim Caple, Gregg Easterbrook, Jemele Hill, Paul Lukas and LZ Granderson. Chuck Klosterman also supplies...
" staff has ranked the call as the fifth worst officiating call in sports history. Conversely, Al Strachan of the Toronto Sun
Toronto Sun
The Toronto Sun is an English-language daily tabloid newspaper published in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is known for its daily Sunshine Girl feature and for what it sees as a populist conservative editorial stance.-History:...
wrote "There should have been no controversy whatsoever. When Hull first kicked the rebound on to his stick, he had neither foot in the crease. At the instant he kicked the puck, he became in control of it. It was only in the follow-through of that kick that his left foot moved into the crease." Buffalo sports fans, who have suffered through some of the biggest misfortunes in sports history (such as "Wide Right
Wide Right (Buffalo Bills)
Wide Right or 47 Wide Right describes kicker Scott Norwood's missed 47-yard field goal attempt at the end of Super Bowl XXV on January 27, 1991.-The field goal attempt:...
" and "Music City Miracle
Music City Miracle
The Music City Miracle is the name commonly given to a play that took place on January 8, 2000 during the National Football League's 1999–2000 playoffs...
"), refer to the game as "No Goal
No goal
No goal is a call made by referees in various goal-scoring sports to indicate that a goal has not been scored. It is commonly used to disallow an apparent goal, such as when the ball or puck has entered the net but should not count as a score due to some foul or infraction.Because the decision...
," a phrase still used in western New York to this day, even having bumper stickers saying the phrase. The rule was changed for the following season, allowing players to be inside the goaltender's crease as long as they do not interfere with the goalie.
Forwards
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miroslav Satan Miroslav Satan Miroslav Šatan is a Slovak professional ice hockey right winger for HC Slovan Bratislava of the Slovak Extraliga.-Pre-NHL:In 1991–92, he played for the local HC Topolcany and did remarkably well, as he scored 30 goals and had 22 assists in just 31 games. He then graduated to the senior division... |
81 | 40 | 26 | 66 | 44 |
| Michael Peca Michael Peca Michael Anthony "Mike" Peca is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward in the National Hockey League . He most recently played for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the NHL. He has also played for the Vancouver Canucks, Buffalo Sabres, New York Islanders, Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple... |
82 | 27 | 29 | 56 | 81 |
| Michal Grosek Michal Grosek Michal Grošek is a retired Czech professional ice hockey right winger. He played in the National Hockey League for 11 seasons between 1993 and 2004.... |
76 | 20 | 30 | 50 | 102 |
| Curtis Brown | 78 | 16 | 31 | 47 | 56 |
| Dixon Ward Dixon Ward Dixon McRae Ward is a former National Hockey League right wing. He was drafted in the seventh round, 128th overall, by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft.... |
78 | 20 | 24 | 44 | 44 |
| Brian Holzinger Brian Holzinger Brian Alan Holzinger is a retired American professional ice hockey center. He played in the National Hockey League with the Buffalo Sabres, Tampa Bay Lightning, Pittsburgh Penguins and the Columbus Blue Jackets.-Playing career:... |
81 | 17 | 17 | 34 | 45 |
| Vaclav Varada Vaclav Varada Václav Varaďa is a Czech professional ice hockey player currently playing for HC Vítkovice of the Czech Extraliga. He formerly played in the National Hockey League in a ten-year span. In his professional career, he has previously played for the Buffalo Sabres and the Ottawa Senators... |
72 | 7 | 24 | 31 | 61 |
| Geoff Sanderson Geoff Sanderson Geoff M. Sanderson is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger, most notably for the Hartford Whalers and Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League . Sanderson is currently a scout for the New York Islanders... |
75 | 12 | 18 | 30 | 22 |
| Matthew Barnaby Matthew Barnaby Matthew Barnaby is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey right winger. Barnaby played in the NHL for the Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers, Colorado Avalanche, Chicago Blackhawks and the Dallas Stars.-Playing career:He was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres... * |
44 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 143 |
| Derek Plante Derek Plante Derek John Plante is an American ice hockey coach and former professional ice hockey player. Plante played eight seasons in the National Hockey League for the Buffalo Sabres, Dallas Stars, Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers. He was a member of the 1999 Stanley Cup champion Dallas Stars... * |
41 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 12 |
| Wayne Primeau Wayne Primeau Wayne Michael Primeau is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently a free agent. He is the younger brother of Keith Primeau... |
67 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 38 |
| Erik Rasmussen | 42 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 37 |
| Rob Ray Rob Ray Robert John Ray, nicknamed Rayzor is a Canadian sports broadcaster and former professional ice hockey player. He was awarded the King Clancy Memorial Trophy by the National Hockey League in 1999 for leadership and humanitarianism.... |
76 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 261 |
| Stu Barnes Stu Barnes Stuart Barnes is an assistant coach with the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League . He played 16 seasons at centre in the NHL with the Winnipeg Jets, Florida Panthers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Sabres, and Dallas Stars.... * |
17 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| Randy Cunneyworth Randy Cunneyworth Randolph William Cunneyworth is a Canadian professional ice hockey head coach. He played professionally in the National Hockey League in a twenty-year career.-Playing career:... |
14 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Paul Kruse Paul Kruse Paul Johannes Kruse is a former National Hockey League left wing.He is married to Laurie-Anne. He is the father of Mckinley and Sierra... |
43 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 114 |
| Joe Juneau Joé Juneau Joé Juneau is a retired Canadian professional hockey player and engineer, born in Pont-Rouge, Quebec. He played in the National Hockey League for the Boston Bruins, Washington Capitals, Buffalo Sabres, Ottawa Senators, Phoenix Coyotes and the Montreal Canadiens.-Playing career:Originally drafted... * |
9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Dean Sylvester Dean Sylvester Dean Sylvester is an American former professional ice hockey player.Sylverster was drafted by the San Jose Sharks in the 1993 NHL Supplemental Draft and spent three seasons in the International Hockey League with the Kansas City Blades, he also played in the East Coast Hockey League for the Mobile... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domenic Pittis Domenic Pittis Domenic Pittis is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the second round, 52nd overall, of the 1993 NHL Entry Draft.... |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Defensemen
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Woolley Jason Woolley Jason Woolley is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman.- Playing career :Woolley attended Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI before the Washington Capitals selected him 61st overall in the 1989 NHL Draft. Woolley's most productive NHL season was his 1998–99 campaign with the Buffalo... |
80 | 10 | 33 | 43 | 62 |
| Alexei Zhitnik Alexei Zhitnik Oleksiy Mykolaiovych "Alexei" Zhitnik is a retired Ukrainian-Russian ice hockey defenceman. Zhitnik has played more games in the National Hockey League than any other Soviet-born defenceman. He has represented the Soviet Union, CIS, and Russia internationally, and Ukraine during two NHL All-Star... |
81 | 7 | 26 | 33 | 96 |
| Darryl Shannon Darryl Shannon Darryl Shannon is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He was drafted 36th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft and as well as the Leafs, he played for the Winnipeg Jets, Buffalo Sabres, Atlanta Thrashers, Calgary Flames, and the Montreal Canadiens... |
71 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 52 |
| Richard Smehlik Richard Smehlik Richard Šmehlík is a Czech former National Hockey League defenceman. He was drafted in the fifth round, 97th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft.... |
72 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 44 |
| James Patrick | 45 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 16 |
| Jay McKee Jay McKee Jay McKee is an ice hockey defenceman who is currently serving as an assistant coach for the Rochester Americans. He last played for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League, and was previously with the Buffalo Sabres and the St. Louis Blues... |
72 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 75 |
| Mike Wilson* | 30 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 47 |
| Rhett Warrener Rhett Warrener Rhett Adam Warrener is a former Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played over 700 games in the National Hockey League for the Florida Panthers, Buffalo Sabres and Calgary Flames... * |
13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20 |
| Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman playing for Malmö Redhawks of the Swedish HockeyAllsvenskan .... |
16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| Mike Hurlbut Mike Hurlbut Mike Hurlbut is a retired American professional ice hockey defenseman. He was drafted by the New York Rangers in the 1988 NHL Supplemental Draft out of the Skating Saints of Saint Lawrence University... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Holland Jason Holland -International:-External links:... |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Cory Sarich Cory Sarich Cory Sarich is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rumun Ndur Rumun Ndur Rumun Ndur is a Nigerian-born Canadian professional ice hockey player.- Career :He has played in the NHL for the Buffalo Sabres, the New York Rangers, and the Atlanta Thrashers. Ndur is also the first Nigerian-born player ever to play in the NHL... * |
8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Goaltending
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average| Player | GP | W | L | T | SO | GAA |
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| Dominik Hasek Dominik Hašek Dominik Hašek is a Czech ice hockey goaltender who is currently with HC Spartak Moscow of the KHL.In his 16-season National Hockey League career, he played for the Chicago Blackhawks, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, and the Ottawa Senators. During his years in Buffalo, he became one of the... |
64 | 30 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 1.87 |
| Dwayne Roloson Dwayne Roloson Albert Dwayne Roloson is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the National Hockey League . He has previously played for the Calgary Flames, Buffalo Sabres, Minnesota Wild, Edmonton Oilers, and New York Islanders during his professional career... |
18 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2.77 |
| Martin Biron Martin Biron Martin Gaston Biron is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League . He has also played professionally for the Buffalo Sabres, Philadelphia Flyers, and New York Islanders... |
6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2.14 |
Awards and records
- Prince of Wales TrophyPrince of Wales TrophyThe Prince of Wales Trophy, also known as the Wales Trophy, is an award presented by the National Hockey League to the Eastern Conference playoff champions, prior to the final series of games for the Stanley Cup...
- Dominik Hasek, Nominee, Hart Trophy
- Dominik Hasek, Nominee, Lester B. Pearson Trophy
- Dominik Hasek, Vezina TrophyVezina TrophyThe Vezina Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League's goaltender who is "adjudged to be the best at this position". At the end of each season, the 30 General Managers of the teams in the National Hockey League vote to determine the goaltender who was the most valuable to his team...
- Dominik HasekDominik HašekDominik Hašek is a Czech ice hockey goaltender who is currently with HC Spartak Moscow of the KHL.In his 16-season National Hockey League career, he played for the Chicago Blackhawks, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, and the Ottawa Senators. During his years in Buffalo, he became one of the...
, NHL First Team All-Star
NHL All-Star Game
- Dominik Hasek, World Team
Draft picks
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| 1 | 18 | Dmitri Kalinin Dmitri Kalinin Dmitry Vladimirovich Kalinin is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the SKA Saint Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League .-Playing career:... (D Defenceman (ice hockey) Defence in ice hockey is a player position whose primary responsibility is to prevent the opposing team from scoring... ) |
Traktor Chelyabinsk (Russia) | |
| 2 | 34 | Andrew Peters Andrew Peters Andrew Peters is a retired Canadian ice hockey left winger- Playing career :Peters was drafted 34th overall by the Sabres in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft... (LW Winger (ice hockey) Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink... ) |
Oshawa Generals Oshawa Generals The Oshawa Generals are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. They are based in Oshawa, Ontario. The team is named for General Motors, an early sponsor which has its Canadian headquarters in Oshawa. The Generals are one of the most successful franchises in Canadian Hockey League... (OHL Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
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| 2 | 50 | Jaroslav Kristek Jaroslav Kristek Jaroslav Kristek is a Czech ice hockey right wing. He was drafted in the second round, 50th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft... (RW Winger (ice hockey) Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink... ) |
HC Zlin HC Zlín PSG Zlín is an ice hockey team in the Czech Extraliga. Their home arena is Zimní stadion Luďka Čajky in Zlín. They won the Extraliga in 2004. They were formerly known as HC Hamé Zlín.- Club names :* 1928 - SK Baťa Zlín* 1945 - ZK Baťa Zlín... (Extraliga Czech Extraliga The Czech Extraliga is the highest-level ice hockey league in the Czech Republic. As of 2009, it is ranked by the IIHF as the third strongest league in Europe.... ) |
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| 3 | 77 | Mike Pandolfo Mike Pandolfo Mike Pandolfo is a professional ice hockey left wing. He was drafted in the third round, 77th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. The Sabres traded his rights to the Columbus Blue Jackets in a deal during the 2002 NHL Entry Draft... (RW Winger (ice hockey) Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink... ) |
St. Sebastian's (USHS) | |
| 5 | 137 | Aaron Goldade (LW Winger (ice hockey) Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink... ) |
Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) | |
| 6 | 164 | Ales Kotalik Aleš Kotalík Aleš Kotalík is a professional ice hockey right winger playing for HC Mountfield České Budějovice of the Czech Extraliga.-Playing career:... (RW Winger (ice hockey) Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink... ) |
HC Ceske Budejovice HC Ceské Budejovice HC Mountfield České Budějovice are a professional men's ice hockey club, based in České Budějovice in the Czech Republic. The club plays home games at Budvar Arena, and are members of the Czech Extraliga... |
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| 7 | 191 | Brad Moran (LW Winger (ice hockey) Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink... ) |
Calgary Hitmen Calgary Hitmen The Calgary Hitmen are a major junior ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Hitmen play in the Central Division of the Western Hockey League . They play their home games at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Bret "The Hitman" Hart, a local-born professional wrestler, was a founding owner... (WHL) |
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| 8 | 218 | David Moravec David Moravec David Moravec is a professional ice hockey left wing currently playing for HC Oceláři Třinec of the Czech Extraliga.... (LW Winger (ice hockey) Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink... ) |
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| 9 | 249 | Edo Terglav (RW Winger (ice hockey) Winger, in the game of hockey, is a forward position of a player whose primary zone of play on the ice is along the outer playing area. They typically work by flanking the centre forward. Originally the name was given to forward players who went up and down the sides of the rink... ) |
Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL) | |