2005–06 Nashville Predators season
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The 2005–06 Nashville Predators season was the eighth season of the 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...

. The Predators qualified for the postseason for the second consecutive season.

Regular season

The Predators were the last team to record their first regulation loss of the regular season. They opened the season with a 8-0-1 before losing at home to Edmonton on October 29 by a score of 5-1.
  • On April 15, 2006, Chris Mason was credited for a goal when 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....

     forward 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...

     shot the puck into his own net. Mason became the ninth NHL goaltender to score a goal and joined Damian Rhodes
    Damian Rhodes
    Damian "Dusty" Rhodes is an American former professional ice hockey player. Rhodes played from 1993 until 2002 in the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...

     as the only goalies to be credited with a goal in both the AHL and the NHL.


In response, Mason said, "It was a cheesy goal. Someone else should have received it."

Game log

Regular season schedule
No. R Date Score Opponent Record
1 W October 5, 2005 3–2 San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2005–06
2005–06 San Jose Sharks season
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)
1–0–0
2 W October 8, 2005 3–2 SO Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2005–06
2005–06 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season
The 2005–06 Anaheim Ducks season was the 13th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 15, 1993.-2005 Offseason:On June 20, the Ducks hired Brian Burke as their Executive Vice President and General Manager...

)
2–0–0
3 W October 12, 2005 5–4 @ 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:...

)
3–0–0
4 W October 13, 2005 5–4 SO @ 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....

 (2005–06
2005–06 Phoenix Coyotes season
The Phoenix Coyotes season involved Wayne Gretzky becoming the head coach.Key dates prior to the start of the season:*The 2005 NHL Entry Draft took place in Ottawa, Ontario on July 30, 2005.*The free agency period began on July 1.-Offseason:...

)
4–0–0
5 W October 15, 2005 4–1 @ St. Louis Blues (2005–06
2005–06 St. Louis Blues season
The 2005–06 St. Louis Blues season was the 39th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri, and the first since the 2004–05 NHL lockout. The Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 21 wins, 46 losses and 15 losses in overtime, good for an NHL season-low of 57 points...

)
5–0–0
6 W October 20, 2005 3–2 SO St. Louis Blues (2005–06
2005–06 St. Louis Blues season
The 2005–06 St. Louis Blues season was the 39th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri, and the first since the 2004–05 NHL lockout. The Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 21 wins, 46 losses and 15 losses in overtime, good for an NHL season-low of 57 points...

)
6–0–0
7 W October 22, 2005 2–1 San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2005–06
2005–06 San Jose Sharks season
-Game log:-Player stats:-External links:...

)
7–0–0
8 W October 25, 2005 5–3 Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...

 (2005–06
2005–06 Chicago Blackhawks season
-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:...

)
8–0–0
9 L October 26, 2005 2–3 OT @ Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2005–06
2005–06 Columbus Blue Jackets season
The 2005–06 Columbus Blue Jackets season was the sixth National Hockey League season in Columbus, Ohio. The team's final position in the standings was hampered by a slow start that resulted from losing a number of key players, including goals leader Rick Nash, to injury...

)
8–0–1
10 L October 29, 2005 1–5 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 ....

 (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...

)
8–1–1
11 L November 1, 2005 1–4 @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2005–06
2005–06 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season
The 2005–06 Anaheim Ducks season was the 13th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 15, 1993.-2005 Offseason:On June 20, the Ducks hired Brian Burke as their Executive Vice President and General Manager...

)
8–2–1
12 L November 2, 2005 2–3 OT @ San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2005–06
2005–06 San Jose Sharks season
-Game log:-Player stats:-External links:...

)
8–2–2
13 L November 5, 2005 2–3 SO @ Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2005–06
2005–06 Los Angeles Kings season
The 2005–06 Los Angeles Kings season was the 39th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 5, 1967. It began with wholesale changes, as during the off-season the Kings acquired centers Pavol Demitra and Jeremy Roenick to help solidify their offense, as well as...

)
8–2–3
14 W November 8, 2005 3–2 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...

)
9–2–3
15 W November 10, 2005 5–3 Dallas Stars
Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The...

 (2005–06
2005–06 Dallas Stars season
The 2005–06 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' 13th season in the city of Dallas, the 39th overall of the franchise. This was the season following the 2004–05 season which was canceled due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout.-Game log:-Regular season:Scoring...

)
10–2–3
16 W November 12, 2005 3–1 St. Louis Blues (2005–06
2005–06 St. Louis Blues season
The 2005–06 St. Louis Blues season was the 39th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri, and the first since the 2004–05 NHL lockout. The Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 21 wins, 46 losses and 15 losses in overtime, good for an NHL season-low of 57 points...

)
11–2–3
17 W November 15, 2005 3–2 Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2005–06
2005–06 Los Angeles Kings season
The 2005–06 Los Angeles Kings season was the 39th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 5, 1967. It began with wholesale changes, as during the off-season the Kings acquired centers Pavol Demitra and Jeremy Roenick to help solidify their offense, as well as...

)
12–2–3
18 L November 19, 2005 2–4 @ 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:...

)
12–3–3
19 W November 23, 2005 4–2 @ Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2005–06
2005–06 Columbus Blue Jackets season
The 2005–06 Columbus Blue Jackets season was the sixth National Hockey League season in Columbus, Ohio. The team's final position in the standings was hampered by a slow start that resulted from losing a number of key players, including goals leader Rick Nash, to injury...

)
13–3–3
20 W November 24, 2005 4–3 Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2005–06
2005–06 Los Angeles Kings season
The 2005–06 Los Angeles Kings season was the 39th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 5, 1967. It began with wholesale changes, as during the off-season the Kings acquired centers Pavol Demitra and Jeremy Roenick to help solidify their offense, as well as...

)
14–3–3
21 L November 26, 2005 1–3 Dallas Stars
Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The...

 (2005–06
2005–06 Dallas Stars season
The 2005–06 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' 13th season in the city of Dallas, the 39th overall of the franchise. This was the season following the 2004–05 season which was canceled due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout.-Game log:-Regular season:Scoring...

)
14–4–3
22 W November 29, 2005 2–0 Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the...

 (2005–06
2005–06 Calgary Flames season
The 2005–06 Calgary Flames season was the 26th NHL season in Calgary while the team celebrated its 25th season of play.The off-season following the lockout provided ominous news for the hockey starved city of Calgary as GM Darryl Sutter announced he would not re-sign free-agent Martin Gelinas, the...

)
15–4–3
23 W December 1, 2005 2–1 Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....

 (2005–06
2005–06 Minnesota Wild season
The 2005–06 Minnesota Wild season was the Minnesota Wild's sixth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Wild failed to qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:-External links:...

)
16–4–3
24 W December 3, 2005 4–3 SO Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2005–06
2005–06 Philadelphia Flyers season
The 2005–06 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 39th season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers were one of the more active teams once the NHL Lockout came to an end...

)
17–4–3
25 W December 7, 2005 5–2 @ Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...

 (2005–06)
18–4–3
26 L December 8, 2005 1–5 New York Rangers
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...

 (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...

)
18–5–3
27 L December 10, 2005 3–4 @ 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:...

)
18–6–3
28 L December 13, 2005 3–7 @ 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:...

)
18–7–3
29 W December 15, 2005 5–3 Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...

 (2005–06
2005–06 Chicago Blackhawks season
-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:...

)
19–7–3
30 W December 17, 2005 7–3 Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2005–06
2005–06 Columbus Blue Jackets season
The 2005–06 Columbus Blue Jackets season was the sixth National Hockey League season in Columbus, Ohio. The team's final position in the standings was hampered by a slow start that resulted from losing a number of key players, including goals leader Rick Nash, to injury...

)
20–7–3
31 W December 20, 2005 3–2 Colorado Avalanche
Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise...

 (2005–06
2005–06 Colorado Avalanche season
-Game log:-Player stats:-External links:...

)
21–7–3
32 W December 21, 2005 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...

 (2005–06
2005–06 Chicago Blackhawks season
-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:...

)
22–7–3
33 W December 23, 2005 5–4 @ 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...

)
23–7–3
34 W December 27, 2005 4–3 @ 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...

)
24–7–3
35 L December 28, 2005 3–4 @ 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...

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24–8–3
36 L December 30, 2005 2–4 @ Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....

 (2005–06
2005–06 Edmonton Oilers season
The 2005–06 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 27th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 36–29–12–5 record in 2003–04, earning 89 points, finishing in 9th place in the Western Conference, failing to qualify for post-season play...

)
24–9–3
37 L January 1, 2006 2–4 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2005–06
2005–06 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season
The 2005–06 Anaheim Ducks season was the 13th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 15, 1993.-2005 Offseason:On June 20, the Ducks hired Brian Burke as their Executive Vice President and General Manager...

)
24–10–3
38 L January 3, 2006 0–3 @ 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:...

)
24–11–3
39 W January 4, 2006 4–3 @ St. Louis Blues (2005–06
2005–06 St. Louis Blues season
The 2005–06 St. Louis Blues season was the 39th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri, and the first since the 2004–05 NHL lockout. The Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 21 wins, 46 losses and 15 losses in overtime, good for an NHL season-low of 57 points...

)
25–11–3
40 L January 6, 2006 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....

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25–12–3
41 W January 8, 2006 5–1 @ 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...

 (2005–06
2005–06 Chicago Blackhawks season
-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:...

)
26–12–3
42 W January 10, 2006 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...

 (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...

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27–12–3
43 L January 11, 2006 3–4 SO @ 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:...

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27–12–4
44 L January 13, 2006 4–5 OT @ Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center...

 (2005–06
2005–06 Carolina Hurricanes season
The 2005–06 Carolina Hurricanes season was the franchise's 34th season, 27th season in the National Hockey League and 9th as the Hurricanes. On April 7, the Hurricanes scored three short-handed goals in a 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals. The Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup to win the second...

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27–12–5
45 W January 15, 2006 5–4 Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original...

 (2005–06
2005–06 Pittsburgh Penguins season
The Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 39th season in the National Hockey League. It was the rookie season for first-overall draft pick Sidney Crosby.-Sidney Crosby:...

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28–12–5
46 L January 19, 2006 3–4 SO 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...

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28–12–6
47 W January 21, 2006 7–2 Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2005–06
2005–06 Columbus Blue Jackets season
The 2005–06 Columbus Blue Jackets season was the sixth National Hockey League season in Columbus, Ohio. The team's final position in the standings was hampered by a slow start that resulted from losing a number of key players, including goals leader Rick Nash, to injury...

)
29–12–6
48 W January 23, 2006 3–2 @ Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...

 (2005–06
2005–06 Detroit Red Wings season
The 2005–06 Detroit Red Wings season was the 80th National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. The Wings once again found themselves having the best regular season record, scoring 124 points for the second highest point total in franchise history....

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30–12–6
49 W January 24, 2006 2–1 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...

 (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....

)
31–12–6
50 L January 26, 2006 1–5 @ 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:...

)
31–13–6
51 L January 28, 2006 3–4 @ 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...

)
31–14–6
52 L February 1, 2006 1–2 @ Dallas Stars
Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The...

 (2005–06
2005–06 Dallas Stars season
The 2005–06 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' 13th season in the city of Dallas, the 39th overall of the franchise. This was the season following the 2004–05 season which was canceled due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout.-Game log:-Regular season:Scoring...

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31–15–6
53 W February 2, 2006 4–3 OT 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:...

)
32–15–6
54 W February 4, 2006 6–0 Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...

 (2005–06
2005–06 Chicago Blackhawks season
-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:...

)
33–15–6
55 L February 6, 2006 2–4 @ Dallas Stars
Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The...

 (2005–06
2005–06 Dallas Stars season
The 2005–06 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' 13th season in the city of Dallas, the 39th overall of the franchise. This was the season following the 2004–05 season which was canceled due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout.-Game log:-Regular season:Scoring...

)
33–16–6
56 L February 8, 2006 0–6 @ 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....

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33–17–6
57 L February 9, 2006 2–3 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....

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33–18–6
58 W February 11, 2006 5–2 Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2005–06
2005–06 Columbus Blue Jackets season
The 2005–06 Columbus Blue Jackets season was the sixth National Hockey League season in Columbus, Ohio. The team's final position in the standings was hampered by a slow start that resulted from losing a number of key players, including goals leader Rick Nash, to injury...

)
34–18–6
59 L March 1, 2006 0–3 @ Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...

 (2005–06
2005–06 Chicago Blackhawks season
-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:...

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34–19–6
60 W March 2, 2006 3–1 Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...

 (2005–06
2005–06 Vancouver Canucks season
The 2005–06 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks' 35th NHL season.In the first season after the lockout, the Canucks were expected to fare as well, if not better, than the previous season, where they captured the Northwest Division title...

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35–19–6
61 L March 5, 2006 2–3 OT @ Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....

 (2005–06
2005–06 Edmonton Oilers season
The 2005–06 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 27th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 36–29–12–5 record in 2003–04, earning 89 points, finishing in 9th place in the Western Conference, failing to qualify for post-season play...

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35–19–7
62 W March 7, 2006 3–2 @ Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the...

 (2005–06
2005–06 Calgary Flames season
The 2005–06 Calgary Flames season was the 26th NHL season in Calgary while the team celebrated its 25th season of play.The off-season following the lockout provided ominous news for the hockey starved city of Calgary as GM Darryl Sutter announced he would not re-sign free-agent Martin Gelinas, the...

)
36–19–7
63 W March 9, 2006 3–2 OT @ Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...

 (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...

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37–19–7
64 L March 11, 2006 2–3 OT @ San Jose Sharks
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2005–06
2005–06 San Jose Sharks season
-Game log:-Player stats:-External links:...

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37–19–8
65 W March 14, 2006 5–0 Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...

 (2005–06
2005–06 Vancouver Canucks season
The 2005–06 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks' 35th NHL season.In the first season after the lockout, the Canucks were expected to fare as well, if not better, than the previous season, where they captured the Northwest Division title...

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38–19–8
66 W March 16, 2006 2–0 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....

 (2005–06
2005–06 Phoenix Coyotes season
The Phoenix Coyotes season involved Wayne Gretzky becoming the head coach.Key dates prior to the start of the season:*The 2005 NHL Entry Draft took place in Ottawa, Ontario on July 30, 2005.*The free agency period began on July 1.-Offseason:...

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39–19–8
67 W March 18, 2006 9–4 Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the...

 (2005–06
2005–06 Calgary Flames season
The 2005–06 Calgary Flames season was the 26th NHL season in Calgary while the team celebrated its 25th season of play.The off-season following the lockout provided ominous news for the hockey starved city of Calgary as GM Darryl Sutter announced he would not re-sign free-agent Martin Gelinas, the...

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40–19–8
68 W March 20, 2006 4–2 St. Louis Blues (2005–06
2005–06 St. Louis Blues season
The 2005–06 St. Louis Blues season was the 39th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri, and the first since the 2004–05 NHL lockout. The Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 21 wins, 46 losses and 15 losses in overtime, good for an NHL season-low of 57 points...

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41–19–8
69 W March 21, 2006 3–2 SO @ 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....

)
42–19–8
70 L March 24, 2006 3–6 @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2005–06
2005–06 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season
The 2005–06 Anaheim Ducks season was the 13th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 15, 1993.-2005 Offseason:On June 20, the Ducks hired Brian Burke as their Executive Vice President and General Manager...

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42–20–8
71 L March 25, 2006 4–6 @ Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (2005–06
2005–06 Los Angeles Kings season
The 2005–06 Los Angeles Kings season was the 39th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 5, 1967. It began with wholesale changes, as during the off-season the Kings acquired centers Pavol Demitra and Jeremy Roenick to help solidify their offense, as well as...

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42–21–8
72 L March 28, 2006 3–5 @ 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....

 (2005–06
2005–06 Phoenix Coyotes season
The Phoenix Coyotes season involved Wayne Gretzky becoming the head coach.Key dates prior to the start of the season:*The 2005 NHL Entry Draft took place in Ottawa, Ontario on July 30, 2005.*The free agency period began on July 1.-Offseason:...

)
42–22–8
73 L March 30, 2006 2–4 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....

)
42–23–8
74 W April 1, 2006 2–1 St. Louis Blues (2005–06
2005–06 St. Louis Blues season
The 2005–06 St. Louis Blues season was the 39th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri, and the first since the 2004–05 NHL lockout. The Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 21 wins, 46 losses and 15 losses in overtime, good for an NHL season-low of 57 points...

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43–23–8
75 L April 3, 2006 1–3 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...

)
43–24–8
76 L April 5, 2006 3–4 @ 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:...

)
43–25–8
77 W April 6, 2006 3–0 @ St. Louis Blues (2005–06
2005–06 St. Louis Blues season
The 2005–06 St. Louis Blues season was the 39th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri, and the first since the 2004–05 NHL lockout. The Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 21 wins, 46 losses and 15 losses in overtime, good for an NHL season-low of 57 points...

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44–25–8
78 W April 8, 2006 2–1 SO Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...

 (2005–06
2005–06 Chicago Blackhawks season
-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:...

)
45–25–8
79 W April 11, 2006 2–0 @ St. Louis Blues (2005–06
2005–06 St. Louis Blues season
The 2005–06 St. Louis Blues season was the 39th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri, and the first since the 2004–05 NHL lockout. The Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 21 wins, 46 losses and 15 losses in overtime, good for an NHL season-low of 57 points...

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46–25–8
80 W April 13, 2006 4–2 Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....

 (2005–06
2005–06 Minnesota Wild season
The 2005–06 Minnesota Wild season was the Minnesota Wild's sixth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Wild failed to qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Player stats:-External links:...

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47–25–8
81 W April 15, 2006 5–1 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....

 (2005–06
2005–06 Phoenix Coyotes season
The Phoenix Coyotes season involved Wayne Gretzky becoming the head coach.Key dates prior to the start of the season:*The 2005 NHL Entry Draft took place in Ottawa, Ontario on July 30, 2005.*The free agency period began on July 1.-Offseason:...

)
48–25–8
82 W April 18, 2006 6–3 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....

)
49–25–8

Regular season

Scoring
Player Pos GP G A Pts PIM +/- PPG SHG GWG
LW 82 31 54 85 40
14 0 3
RW 69 31 37 68 50 2 13 4 5
C 69 22 35 57 30
10 0 2
D 79 11 39 50 74
8 0 1
RW 80 20 29 49 76 0 5 0 1
D 67 12 37 49 82 8 10 0 1
LW 81 25 23 48 101 8 10 2 8
D 82 7 31 38 70 11 4 1 1
RW 75 14 15 29 40 0 10 0 5
C 44 7 19 26 34 3 0 0 5
LW 48 8 16 24 34 14 1 0 2
C 31 10 12 22 14 0 3 0 1
C 68 11 8 19 10 6 0 4 3
RW 33 5 11 16 36 2 1 0 0
D 71 1 15 16 66 7 0 0 0
C 66 5 9 14 54 9 0 0 1
LW 74 7 6 13 163 9 0 0 1
C 40 8 4 12 42
3 0 2
D 58 0 11 11 62 9 0 0 0
RW 34 4 6 10 55 9 0 0 0
D 28 2 8 10 42 8 2 0 1
LW 35 4 3 7 74 0 0 0 0
C 34 3 3 6 79 3 0 1 0
D 69 3 1 4 44
0 0 0
C 5 1 2 3 0 1 0 0 0
D 17 0 3 3 68 5 0 0 0
G 61 0 2 2 26 0 0 0 0
D 4 0 2 2 6 0 0 0 0
G 23 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
D 20 0 1 1 45
0 0 0
G 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
C 11 0 0 0 0
0 0 0
D 2 0 0 0 0
0 0 0
G 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Goaltending
Player MIN GP W L T/OT GA GAA SO SA SV SV%
3601 61 36 18 7 160 2.67 4 1984 1824 .919
1227 23 12 5 1 52 2.54 2 597 545 .913
63 2 1 1 0 4 3.81 0 40 36 .900
60 1 0 1 0 7 7.00 0 41 34 .829
Team: 4951 82 49 25 8 223 2.70 6 2662 2439 .916

Playoffs

Scoring
Player Pos GP G A Pts PIM +/- PPG SHG GWG
LW 5 2 5 7 0 0 2 0 0
D 5 1 3 4 4 0 0 1 0
C 5 2 1 3 12
1 0 0
D 4 2 0 2 8
1 0 0
RW 5 1 1 2 6
1 0 0
D 5 0 2 2 2
0 0 0
RW 5 0 2 2 0
0 0 0
RW 5 1 0 1 0
1 0 1
LW 5 1 0 1 4 0 0 0 0
C 2 0 1 1 0
0 0 0
C 5 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0
C 5 0 1 1 8
0 0 0
D 2 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0
D 5 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0
D 5 0 0 0 6
0 0 0
G 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
C 3 0 0 0 2
0 0 0
C 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
C 3 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0
RW 3 0 0 0 0
0 0 0
LW 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
RW 5 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0
D 5 0 0 0 12
0 0 0

Goaltending
Player MIN GP W L GA GAA SO SA SV SV%
296 5 1 4 17 3.45 0 171 154 .901
Team: 296 5 1 4 17 3.45 0 171 154 .901

Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals

      MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T/OT = Ties/overtime losses; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts; SA = Shots against; SV = Shots saved; SV% = Save percentage;

Playoffs

{| cellpadding="3" border="1" class="wikitable"
! bgcolor="#DDDDDD" colspan="4" | Nashville (4) vs. San Jose (5)
|-
! Date !! Away !! Home
|-
| April 21 || align = "right" | San Jose 3 || 4 Nashville
|-
| April 23 || align = "right" | San Jose 3 || 0 Nashville
|-
| April 25 || align = "right" | Nashville 1 || 4 San Jose
|-
| April 27 || align = "right" | Nashville 4 || 5 San Jose
|-
| April 30 || align = "right" | San Jose 2 || 1 Nashville
|- align="center"
| colspan="3" | San Jose wins series 4–1
|}

Draft picks

Nashville's picks at the 2005 NHL Entry Draft
2005 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...

 in Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...

, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....

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Round # Player Nationality NHL team College/junior/club team (League)
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