1988–89 Buffalo Sabres season
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The 1988–89 Buffalo Sabres
season, the team's 19th
season
of existence, saw the Sabres finish in third place in the Adams Division
with a record of 38 wins, 35 losses, and 7 ties for 83 points. They lost the Division Semi-finals in five games to the Boston Bruins
.
, when Buffalo goaltender Clint Malarchuk
had his jugular vein
severed by the skate blade of the Blues' Steve Tuttle
during a goal mouth collision. According to reports, eleven fans in the stands fainted, two more had heart attacks, and three players vomited on the ice. The Sabres' training staff was immediately on the scene, and Malarchuk eventually needed 300 stitches to close the wound. Astonishingly, he spent only one night in hospital before returning to practice four days later.
Boston wins best-of-seven series 4 games to 1
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, the team's 19th
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...
of existence, saw the Sabres finish in third place in the Adams Division
Adams Division
The NHL's Adams Division was formed in 1974 as part of the Prince of Wales Conference. The division existed for 19 seasons until 1993. It was named in honor of Charles Francis Adams, the founder of the Boston Bruins...
with a record of 38 wins, 35 losses, and 7 ties for 83 points. They lost the Division Semi-finals in five games to the 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...
.
Clint Malarchuk incident
On March 22, 1989, a horrific incident occurred during a game between the Sabres and the St. Louis Blues at the Buffalo Memorial AuditoriumBuffalo Memorial Auditorium
Buffalo Memorial Auditorium was an indoor arena in downtown Buffalo, New York. It hosted the Buffalo Bisons of the AHL, the Buffalo Sabres of the NHL, the Buffalo Braves of the NBA, the Buffalo Stallions of MSL, the Buffalo Bandits of MILL, the Buffalo Blizzard of the second NPSL and the Buffalo...
, when Buffalo goaltender Clint Malarchuk
Clint Malarchuk
Clint Malarchuk , is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League between 1981 and 1992, and is currently an assistant coach with the Calgary Flames...
had his jugular vein
Jugular vein
The jugular veins are veins that bring deoxygenated blood from the head back to the heart via the superior vena cava.-Internal and external:There are two sets of jugular veins: external and internal....
severed by the skate blade of the Blues' Steve Tuttle
Steve Tuttle
Steve Walter Tuttle is a retired Canadian hockey right wing who played for parts of three seasons for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League, scoring a total of 28 goals in his career. He was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning, spending time with their International Hockey League...
during a goal mouth collision. According to reports, eleven fans in the stands fainted, two more had heart attacks, and three players vomited on the ice. The Sabres' training staff was immediately on the scene, and Malarchuk eventually needed 300 stitches to close the wound. Astonishingly, he spent only one night in hospital before returning to practice four days later.
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | October 6, 1988 | 3–2 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1988–89 1988–89 Montreal Canadiens season The 1988–89 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 80th season of play. The Canadiens finished first in the Adams Division, as well as the Prince of Wales Conference, with a 53-18-9 record for 115 points. The team finished second overall in the league behind the Calgary Flames, who had 117 points... ) |
1–0–0 |
| 2 | L | October 8, 1988 | 2–6 | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1988–89 1988–89 Washington Capitals season The 1988-89 Washington Capitals season saw the team finish in first place in the Patrick Division with a 41-29-10 record for 92 points. However, they lost their first-round playoff match-up to the Philadelphia Flyers, four games to two.-Game log:... ) |
1–1–0 |
| 3 | L | October 9, 1988 | 3–4 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... (1988–89 1988–89 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1988–89 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 22nd season in the National Hockey League .In 1988–89, Tim Kerr and Rick Tocchet both scored 40 goals and despite finishing at the .500 mark, the Flyers made the playoffs for the 17th consecutive season. Facing the first-place... ) |
1–2–0 |
| 4 | W | October 12, 1988 | 8–5 | 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... (1988–89 1988–89 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1988–89 Pittsburgh Penguins season saw the Penguins finish in second place in the Patrick Division with a record of 40 wins, 33 losses, and 7 ties for 87 points... ) |
2–2–0 |
| 5 | W | October 14, 1988 | 5–4 | @ Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 Quebec Nordiques season The 1988–89 Quebec Nordiques season saw the team finish in fifth place in the Adams Division with a record of 27 wins, 46 losses, and 7 ties for 61 points.-Off-season:... ) |
3–2–0 |
| 6 | L | October 16, 1988 | 3–5 | Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 Quebec Nordiques season The 1988–89 Quebec Nordiques season saw the team finish in fifth place in the Adams Division with a record of 27 wins, 46 losses, and 7 ties for 61 points.-Off-season:... ) |
3–3–0 |
| 7 | L | October 19, 1988 | 2–4 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 Toronto Maple Leafs season -NHL Draft:-Regular season:The 1988-89 Leafs season was a disastrous one that saw John Brophy relieved from his coaching duties mid-season. Interim coach George Armstrong led the Leafs close to the playoffs, but they eventually missed out by losing to the Chicago Blackhawks on the final day of the... ) |
3–4–0 |
| 8 | W | October 21, 1988 | 5–3 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1988–89 1988–89 Montreal Canadiens season The 1988–89 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 80th season of play. The Canadiens finished first in the Adams Division, as well as the Prince of Wales Conference, with a 53-18-9 record for 115 points. The team finished second overall in the league behind the Calgary Flames, who had 117 points... ) |
4–4–0 |
| 9 | L | October 22, 1988 | 3–4 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1988–89 1988–89 Montreal Canadiens season The 1988–89 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 80th season of play. The Canadiens finished first in the Adams Division, as well as the Prince of Wales Conference, with a 53-18-9 record for 115 points. The team finished second overall in the league behind the Calgary Flames, who had 117 points... ) |
4–5–0 |
| 10 | W | October 25, 1988 | 7–4 | @ 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... (1988–89 1988–89 New Jersey Devils season The 1988–89 New Jersey Devils season, was the franchise's fifteenth season, seventh as the Devils. After appearing in the playoffs the previous season, the Devils finished in fifth place in the Patrick Division to miss the playoffs for the thirteenth time in franchise history.-Game... ) |
5–5–0 |
| 11 | L | October 26, 1988 | 1–7 | Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1988–89 1988–89 Hartford Whalers season The 1988–89 Hartford Whalers season saw the team finish in fourth place in the Adams Division with a record of 37 wins, 38 losses, and 5 ties for 79 points. They were swept by the Montreal Canadiens in four straight games in the Division Semi-finals.... ) |
5–6–0 |
| 12 | T | October 29, 1988 | 3–3 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... (1988–89 1988–89 Boston Bruins season The 1988–89 Boston Bruins season saw the team finish in second place in the Adams Division with a record of 37 wins, 29 losses, and 14 ties for 88 points... ) |
5–6–1 |
| 13 | T | October 30, 1988 | 3–3 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... (1988–89 1988–89 Boston Bruins season The 1988–89 Boston Bruins season saw the team finish in second place in the Adams Division with a record of 37 wins, 29 losses, and 14 ties for 88 points... ) |
5–6–2 |
| 14 | W | November 2, 1988 | 6–4 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1988–89 1988–89 New York Rangers season The 1988–89 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 63rd season. The aspect of the season was that it was Guy Lafleur’s comeback.-Guy Lafleur:... ) |
6–6–2 |
| 15 | L | November 4, 1988 | 3–7 | @ Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1988–89 1988–89 Edmonton Oilers season The 1988–89 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 10th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a Stanley Cup championship after defeating the Boston Bruins the previous season, which was their 4th Stanley Cup in the past 5 seasons. The Oilers would finish 3rd in the Smythe Division with 84... ) |
6–7–2 |
| 16 | L | November 5, 1988 | 0–9 | @ 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... (1988–89 1988–89 Calgary Flames season The 1988–89 Calgary Flames season was the 9th season for the Calgary Flames and 16th for the Flames franchise in the National Hockey League . They won their second consecutive Presidents' Trophy as the NHL's top regular season club and went on to win the first Stanley Cup championship in franchise... ) |
6–8–2 |
| 17 | W | November 9, 1988 | 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... (1988–89 1988–89 Calgary Flames season The 1988–89 Calgary Flames season was the 9th season for the Calgary Flames and 16th for the Flames franchise in the National Hockey League . They won their second consecutive Presidents' Trophy as the NHL's top regular season club and went on to win the first Stanley Cup championship in franchise... ) |
7–8–2 |
| 18 | W | November 12, 1988 | 3–0 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 New York Islanders season The 1988-89 New York Islanders season was the 17th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League. It saw the Islanders finish in sixth place in the Patrick Division with a record of 28 wins, 47 losses, and 5 ties for 61 points.-Game log:... ) |
8–8–2 |
| 19 | L | November 13, 1988 | 4–5 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 .... (1988–89 1988–89 Edmonton Oilers season The 1988–89 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 10th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a Stanley Cup championship after defeating the Boston Bruins the previous season, which was their 4th Stanley Cup in the past 5 seasons. The Oilers would finish 3rd in the Smythe Division with 84... ) |
8–9–2 |
| 20 | L | November 16, 1988 | 2–3 | @ 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... (1988–89 1988–89 Chicago Blackhawks season The 1988–89 Chicago Blackhawks season saw the Blackhawks finish in fourth place in the Norris Division with a record of 27 wins, 41 losses, and 12 ties for 66 points. In the playoffs, they defeated the Detroit Red Wings four games to two in the Division Semi-finals and the St. Louis Blues... ) |
8–10–2 |
| 21 | L | November 19, 1988 | 4–5 | @ 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... (1988–89 1988–89 Los Angeles Kings season The 1988–89 Los Angeles Kings season saw the Kings finish second in the Smythe Division with a record of 42-31-7, for 91 points.The 1988–89 season was the first for the great Wayne Gretzky in a Kings uniform. He had come over in a shocking trade with the Edmonton Oilers in the off-season... ) |
8–11–2 |
| 22 | L | November 22, 1988 | 2–4 | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1988–89 1988–89 Vancouver Canucks season The 1988–89 Vancouver Canucks season saw the Canucks finish in fourth place in the Smythe Division with a record of 33 wins, 39 losses, and 8 ties for 74 points. They met the first-place Calgary Flames in the Division Semi-finals and extended the series to a decisive seventh game... ) |
8–12–2 |
| 23 | W | November 25, 1988 | 5–4 OT | Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1988–89 1988–89 Chicago Blackhawks season The 1988–89 Chicago Blackhawks season saw the Blackhawks finish in fourth place in the Norris Division with a record of 27 wins, 41 losses, and 12 ties for 66 points. In the playoffs, they defeated the Detroit Red Wings four games to two in the Division Semi-finals and the St. Louis Blues... ) |
9–12–2 |
| 24 | W | November 27, 1988 | 7–3 | 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... (1988–89 1988–89 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1988–89 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 22nd season in the National Hockey League .In 1988–89, Tim Kerr and Rick Tocchet both scored 40 goals and despite finishing at the .500 mark, the Flyers made the playoffs for the 17th consecutive season. Facing the first-place... ) |
10–12–2 |
| 25 | W | November 30, 1988 | 6–2 | Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 Quebec Nordiques season The 1988–89 Quebec Nordiques season saw the team finish in fifth place in the Adams Division with a record of 27 wins, 46 losses, and 7 ties for 61 points.-Off-season:... ) |
11–12–2 |
| 26 | L | December 2, 1988 | 1–6 | Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1988–89 1988–89 Hartford Whalers season The 1988–89 Hartford Whalers season saw the team finish in fourth place in the Adams Division with a record of 37 wins, 38 losses, and 5 ties for 79 points. They were swept by the Montreal Canadiens in four straight games in the Division Semi-finals.... ) |
11–13–2 |
| 27 | L | December 3, 1988 | 2–3 OT | @ 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 ... (1988–89 1988–89 Montreal Canadiens season The 1988–89 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 80th season of play. The Canadiens finished first in the Adams Division, as well as the Prince of Wales Conference, with a 53-18-9 record for 115 points. The team finished second overall in the league behind the Calgary Flames, who had 117 points... ) |
11–14–2 |
| 28 | L | December 6, 1988 | 0–9 | @ Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1988–89 1988–89 Hartford Whalers season The 1988–89 Hartford Whalers season saw the team finish in fourth place in the Adams Division with a record of 37 wins, 38 losses, and 5 ties for 79 points. They were swept by the Montreal Canadiens in four straight games in the Division Semi-finals.... ) |
11–15–2 |
| 29 | W | December 8, 1988 | 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... (1988–89 1988–89 Boston Bruins season The 1988–89 Boston Bruins season saw the team finish in second place in the Adams Division with a record of 37 wins, 29 losses, and 14 ties for 88 points... ) |
12–15–2 |
| 30 | L | December 11, 1988 | 4–6 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1988–89 1988–89 Washington Capitals season The 1988-89 Washington Capitals season saw the team finish in first place in the Patrick Division with a 41-29-10 record for 92 points. However, they lost their first-round playoff match-up to the Philadelphia Flyers, four games to two.-Game log:... ) |
12–16–2 |
| 31 | L | December 14, 1988 | 3–4 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1988–89 1988–89 Winnipeg Jets season The 1988–89 Winnipeg Jets season saw the Jets finish in fifth place in the Smythe Division with a record of 26 wins, 42 losses, and 12 ties for 64 points.-Regular season:... ) |
12–17–2 |
| 32 | T | December 15, 1988 | 2–2 OT | @ Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1988–89 1988–89 Minnesota North Stars season The 1988–89 Minnesota North Stars season saw the North Stars finish in third place in the Norris Division with a record of 27 wins, 37 losses, and 16 ties for 70 points. They lost the Division Semi-finals in five games to the St... ) |
12–17–3 |
| 33 | T | December 19, 1988 | 5–5 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 .... (1988–89 1988–89 Edmonton Oilers season The 1988–89 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 10th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a Stanley Cup championship after defeating the Boston Bruins the previous season, which was their 4th Stanley Cup in the past 5 seasons. The Oilers would finish 3rd in the Smythe Division with 84... ) |
12–17–4 |
| 34 | W | December 21, 1988 | 5–2 | @ 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... (1988–89 1988–89 New York Rangers season The 1988–89 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 63rd season. The aspect of the season was that it was Guy Lafleur’s comeback.-Guy Lafleur:... ) |
13–17–4 |
| 35 | W | December 23, 1988 | 5–2 | 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... (1988–89 1988–89 Toronto Maple Leafs season -NHL Draft:-Regular season:The 1988-89 Leafs season was a disastrous one that saw John Brophy relieved from his coaching duties mid-season. Interim coach George Armstrong led the Leafs close to the playoffs, but they eventually missed out by losing to the Chicago Blackhawks on the final day of the... ) |
14–17–4 |
| 36 | W | December 26, 1988 | 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... (1988–89 1988–89 Boston Bruins season The 1988–89 Boston Bruins season saw the team finish in second place in the Adams Division with a record of 37 wins, 29 losses, and 14 ties for 88 points... ) |
15–17–4 |
| 37 | W | December 28, 1988 | 4–1 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1988–89 1988–89 Detroit Red Wings season The 1988–89 Detroit Red Wings season saw the Red Wings finish in first place in the Norris Division with a record of 34 wins, 34 losses, and 12 ties for 80 points... ) |
16–17–4 |
| 38 | L | December 30, 1988 | 3–5 | @ 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... (1988–89 1988–89 Washington Capitals season The 1988-89 Washington Capitals season saw the team finish in first place in the Patrick Division with a 41-29-10 record for 92 points. However, they lost their first-round playoff match-up to the Philadelphia Flyers, four games to two.-Game log:... ) |
16–18–4 |
| 39 | L | December 31, 1988 | 2–3 | 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... (1988–89 1988–89 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1988–89 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 22nd season in the National Hockey League .In 1988–89, Tim Kerr and Rick Tocchet both scored 40 goals and despite finishing at the .500 mark, the Flyers made the playoffs for the 17th consecutive season. Facing the first-place... ) |
16–19–4 |
| 40 | L | January 4, 1989 | 4–5 OT | Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1988–89 1988–89 Hartford Whalers season The 1988–89 Hartford Whalers season saw the team finish in fourth place in the Adams Division with a record of 37 wins, 38 losses, and 5 ties for 79 points. They were swept by the Montreal Canadiens in four straight games in the Division Semi-finals.... ) |
16–20–4 |
| 41 | L | January 6, 1989 | 4–5 | @ New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 New Jersey Devils season The 1988–89 New Jersey Devils season, was the franchise's fifteenth season, seventh as the Devils. After appearing in the playoffs the previous season, the Devils finished in fifth place in the Patrick Division to miss the playoffs for the thirteenth time in franchise history.-Game... ) |
16–21–4 |
| 42 | W | January 7, 1989 | 6–1 | @ 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... (1988–89 1988–89 Toronto Maple Leafs season -NHL Draft:-Regular season:The 1988-89 Leafs season was a disastrous one that saw John Brophy relieved from his coaching duties mid-season. Interim coach George Armstrong led the Leafs close to the playoffs, but they eventually missed out by losing to the Chicago Blackhawks on the final day of the... ) |
17–21–4 |
| 43 | W | January 12, 1989 | 6–5 | 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... (1988–89 1988–89 Chicago Blackhawks season The 1988–89 Chicago Blackhawks season saw the Blackhawks finish in fourth place in the Norris Division with a record of 27 wins, 41 losses, and 12 ties for 66 points. In the playoffs, they defeated the Detroit Red Wings four games to two in the Division Semi-finals and the St. Louis Blues... ) |
18–21–4 |
| 44 | T | January 14, 1989 | 1–1 OT | @ Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 Quebec Nordiques season The 1988–89 Quebec Nordiques season saw the team finish in fifth place in the Adams Division with a record of 27 wins, 46 losses, and 7 ties for 61 points.-Off-season:... ) |
18–21–5 |
| 45 | W | January 15, 1989 | 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... (1988–89 1988–89 Calgary Flames season The 1988–89 Calgary Flames season was the 9th season for the Calgary Flames and 16th for the Flames franchise in the National Hockey League . They won their second consecutive Presidents' Trophy as the NHL's top regular season club and went on to win the first Stanley Cup championship in franchise... ) |
19–21–5 |
| 46 | T | January 18, 1989 | 3–3 OT | Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1988–89 1988–89 Minnesota North Stars season The 1988–89 Minnesota North Stars season saw the North Stars finish in third place in the Norris Division with a record of 27 wins, 37 losses, and 16 ties for 70 points. They lost the Division Semi-finals in five games to the St... ) |
19–21–6 |
| 47 | W | January 21, 1989 | 6–5 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... (1988–89 1988–89 Boston Bruins season The 1988–89 Boston Bruins season saw the team finish in second place in the Adams Division with a record of 37 wins, 29 losses, and 14 ties for 88 points... ) |
20–21–6 |
| 48 | W | January 22, 1989 | 6–4 | 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... (1988–89 1988–89 Boston Bruins season The 1988–89 Boston Bruins season saw the team finish in second place in the Adams Division with a record of 37 wins, 29 losses, and 14 ties for 88 points... ) |
21–21–6 |
| 49 | W | January 25, 1989 | 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... (1988–89 1988–89 Detroit Red Wings season The 1988–89 Detroit Red Wings season saw the Red Wings finish in first place in the Norris Division with a record of 34 wins, 34 losses, and 12 ties for 80 points... ) |
22–21–6 |
| 50 | W | January 27, 1989 | 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 ... (1988–89 1988–89 Montreal Canadiens season The 1988–89 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 80th season of play. The Canadiens finished first in the Adams Division, as well as the Prince of Wales Conference, with a 53-18-9 record for 115 points. The team finished second overall in the league behind the Calgary Flames, who had 117 points... ) |
23–21–6 |
| 51 | L | January 28, 1989 | 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 ... (1988–89 1988–89 Montreal Canadiens season The 1988–89 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 80th season of play. The Canadiens finished first in the Adams Division, as well as the Prince of Wales Conference, with a 53-18-9 record for 115 points. The team finished second overall in the league behind the Calgary Flames, who had 117 points... ) |
23–22–6 |
| 52 | W | January 31, 1989 | 5–3 | @ Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1988–89 1988–89 Hartford Whalers season The 1988–89 Hartford Whalers season saw the team finish in fourth place in the Adams Division with a record of 37 wins, 38 losses, and 5 ties for 79 points. They were swept by the Montreal Canadiens in four straight games in the Division Semi-finals.... ) |
24–22–6 |
| 53 | L | February 2, 1989 | 3–7 | @ St. Louis Blues (1988–89 1988–89 St. Louis Blues season -NHL Draft:-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Defencemen:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Goaltending:... ) |
24–23–6 |
| 54 | L | February 4, 1989 | 3–5 | @ 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... (1988–89 1988–89 Los Angeles Kings season The 1988–89 Los Angeles Kings season saw the Kings finish second in the Smythe Division with a record of 42-31-7, for 91 points.The 1988–89 season was the first for the great Wayne Gretzky in a Kings uniform. He had come over in a shocking trade with the Edmonton Oilers in the off-season... ) |
24–24–6 |
| 55 | L | February 9, 1989 | 2–5 | @ Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1988–89 1988–89 Hartford Whalers season The 1988–89 Hartford Whalers season saw the team finish in fourth place in the Adams Division with a record of 37 wins, 38 losses, and 5 ties for 79 points. They were swept by the Montreal Canadiens in four straight games in the Division Semi-finals.... ) |
24–25–6 |
| 56 | L | February 10, 1989 | 4–5 | 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,... (1988–89 1988–89 Vancouver Canucks season The 1988–89 Vancouver Canucks season saw the Canucks finish in fourth place in the Smythe Division with a record of 33 wins, 39 losses, and 8 ties for 74 points. They met the first-place Calgary Flames in the Division Semi-finals and extended the series to a decisive seventh game... ) |
24–26–6 |
| 57 | W | February 12, 1989 | 5–2 | St. Louis Blues (1988–89 1988–89 St. Louis Blues season -NHL Draft:-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Defencemen:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Goaltending:... ) |
25–26–6 |
| 58 | L | February 14, 1989 | 3–7 | @ 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... (1988–89 1988–89 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1988–89 Pittsburgh Penguins season saw the Penguins finish in second place in the Patrick Division with a record of 40 wins, 33 losses, and 7 ties for 87 points... ) |
25–27–6 |
| 59 | W | February 15, 1989 | 5–3 | New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 New Jersey Devils season The 1988–89 New Jersey Devils season, was the franchise's fifteenth season, seventh as the Devils. After appearing in the playoffs the previous season, the Devils finished in fifth place in the Patrick Division to miss the playoffs for the thirteenth time in franchise history.-Game... ) |
26–27–6 |
| 60 | W | February 17, 1989 | 5–1 | 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... (1988–89 1988–89 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1988–89 Pittsburgh Penguins season saw the Penguins finish in second place in the Patrick Division with a record of 40 wins, 33 losses, and 7 ties for 87 points... ) |
27–27–6 |
| 61 | W | February 19, 1989 | 8–4 | 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... (1988–89 1988–89 Detroit Red Wings season The 1988–89 Detroit Red Wings season saw the Red Wings finish in first place in the Norris Division with a record of 34 wins, 34 losses, and 12 ties for 80 points... ) |
28–27–6 |
| 62 | W | February 22, 1989 | 7–5 | 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... (1988–89 1988–89 New York Islanders season The 1988-89 New York Islanders season was the 17th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League. It saw the Islanders finish in sixth place in the Patrick Division with a record of 28 wins, 47 losses, and 5 ties for 61 points.-Game log:... ) |
29–27–6 |
| 63 | W | February 24, 1989 | 5–4 | Winnipeg Jets (1988–89 1988–89 Winnipeg Jets season The 1988–89 Winnipeg Jets season saw the Jets finish in fifth place in the Smythe Division with a record of 26 wins, 42 losses, and 12 ties for 64 points.-Regular season:... ) |
30–27–6 |
| 64 | L | February 25, 1989 | 1–6 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1988–89 1988–89 Montreal Canadiens season The 1988–89 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 80th season of play. The Canadiens finished first in the Adams Division, as well as the Prince of Wales Conference, with a 53-18-9 record for 115 points. The team finished second overall in the league behind the Calgary Flames, who had 117 points... ) |
30–28–6 |
| 65 | L | March 1, 1989 | 4–5 | 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... (1988–89 1988–89 Los Angeles Kings season The 1988–89 Los Angeles Kings season saw the Kings finish second in the Smythe Division with a record of 42-31-7, for 91 points.The 1988–89 season was the first for the great Wayne Gretzky in a Kings uniform. He had come over in a shocking trade with the Edmonton Oilers in the off-season... ) |
30–29–6 |
| 66 | L | March 4, 1989 | 2–6 | @ Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 Quebec Nordiques season The 1988–89 Quebec Nordiques season saw the team finish in fifth place in the Adams Division with a record of 27 wins, 46 losses, and 7 ties for 61 points.-Off-season:... ) |
30–30–6 |
| 67 | L | March 5, 1989 | 2–8 | Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 Quebec Nordiques season The 1988–89 Quebec Nordiques season saw the team finish in fifth place in the Adams Division with a record of 27 wins, 46 losses, and 7 ties for 61 points.-Off-season:... ) |
30–31–6 |
| 68 | W | March 8, 1989 | 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... (1988–89 1988–89 New York Rangers season The 1988–89 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 63rd season. The aspect of the season was that it was Guy Lafleur’s comeback.-Guy Lafleur:... ) |
31–31–6 |
| 69 | T | March 11, 1989 | 6–6 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... (1988–89 1988–89 Boston Bruins season The 1988–89 Boston Bruins season saw the team finish in second place in the Adams Division with a record of 37 wins, 29 losses, and 14 ties for 88 points... ) |
31–31–7 |
| 70 | W | March 12, 1989 | 3–2 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1988–89 1988–89 Boston Bruins season The 1988–89 Boston Bruins season saw the team finish in second place in the Adams Division with a record of 37 wins, 29 losses, and 14 ties for 88 points... ) |
32–31–7 |
| 71 | W | March 16, 1989 | 6–1 | @ Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1988–89 1988–89 Hartford Whalers season The 1988–89 Hartford Whalers season saw the team finish in fourth place in the Adams Division with a record of 37 wins, 38 losses, and 5 ties for 79 points. They were swept by the Montreal Canadiens in four straight games in the Division Semi-finals.... ) |
33–31–7 |
| 72 | L | March 18, 1989 | 0–3 | @ Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1988–89 1988–89 Minnesota North Stars season The 1988–89 Minnesota North Stars season saw the North Stars finish in third place in the Norris Division with a record of 27 wins, 37 losses, and 16 ties for 70 points. They lost the Division Semi-finals in five games to the St... ) |
33–32–7 |
| 73 | W | March 20, 1989 | 4–1 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1988–89 1988–89 Winnipeg Jets season The 1988–89 Winnipeg Jets season saw the Jets finish in fifth place in the Smythe Division with a record of 26 wins, 42 losses, and 12 ties for 64 points.-Regular season:... ) |
34–32–7 |
| 74 | L | March 22, 1989 | 1–2 | St. Louis Blues (1988–89 1988–89 St. Louis Blues season -NHL Draft:-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Defencemen:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Goaltending:... ) |
34–33–7 |
| 75 | W | March 24, 1989 | 5–2 | 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,... (1988–89 1988–89 Vancouver Canucks season The 1988–89 Vancouver Canucks season saw the Canucks finish in fourth place in the Smythe Division with a record of 33 wins, 39 losses, and 8 ties for 74 points. They met the first-place Calgary Flames in the Division Semi-finals and extended the series to a decisive seventh game... ) |
35–33–7 |
| 76 | L | March 25, 1989 | 1–4 | @ Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 Quebec Nordiques season The 1988–89 Quebec Nordiques season saw the team finish in fifth place in the Adams Division with a record of 27 wins, 46 losses, and 7 ties for 61 points.-Off-season:... ) |
35–34–7 |
| 77 | W | March 28, 1989 | 4–2 | Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1988–89 1988–89 Hartford Whalers season The 1988–89 Hartford Whalers season saw the team finish in fourth place in the Adams Division with a record of 37 wins, 38 losses, and 5 ties for 79 points. They were swept by the Montreal Canadiens in four straight games in the Division Semi-finals.... ) |
36–34–7 |
| 78 | L | March 30, 1989 | 2–4 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1988–89 1988–89 Montreal Canadiens season The 1988–89 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 80th season of play. The Canadiens finished first in the Adams Division, as well as the Prince of Wales Conference, with a 53-18-9 record for 115 points. The team finished second overall in the league behind the Calgary Flames, who had 117 points... ) |
36–35–7 |
| 79 | W | April 1, 1989 | 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... (1988–89 1988–89 New York Islanders season The 1988-89 New York Islanders season was the 17th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League. It saw the Islanders finish in sixth place in the Patrick Division with a record of 28 wins, 47 losses, and 5 ties for 61 points.-Game log:... ) |
37–35–7 |
| 80 | W | April 2, 1989 | 4–2 | Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1988–89 1988–89 Quebec Nordiques season The 1988–89 Quebec Nordiques season saw the team finish in fifth place in the Adams Division with a record of 27 wins, 46 losses, and 7 ties for 61 points.-Off-season:... ) |
38–35–7 |
Division semi-finals
Buffalo Sabres vs. Boston Bruins| Date | Away | Score | Home | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 5 | Buffalo Sabres | 6 | Boston Bruins | 0 | |
| April 6 | Buffalo Sabres | 3 | Boston Bruins | 5 | |
| April 8 | Boston Bruins | 4 | Buffalo Sabres | 2 | |
| April 9 | Boston Bruins | 3 | Buffalo Sabres | 2 | |
| April 11 | Buffalo Sabres | 1 | Boston Bruins | 4 |
Boston wins best-of-seven series 4 games to 1
Forwards
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in minutes| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierre Turgeon Pierre Turgeon Pierre Turgeon is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League for the Buffalo Sabres, New York Islanders, Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars and the Colorado Avalanche... |
80 | 34 | 54 | 88 | 26 |
| Christian Ruuttu Christian Ruuttu Christian Ruuttu is a former professional ice hockey player.Ruuttu is the father of Alexander Ruuttu, who was drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes.-Playing career:... |
67 | 14 | 46 | 60 | 98 |
| Dave Andreychuk Dave Andreychuk David John Andreychuk is a former professional ice hockey left winger who played in the NHL with the Buffalo Sabres, Toronto Maple Leafs, New Jersey Devils, Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning... |
56 | 28 | 24 | 52 | 40 |
| Mike Foligno Mike Foligno Michael Anthony Foligno is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League for fifteen seasons from 1979–80 until 1993–94... |
75 | 27 | 22 | 49 | 156 |
| Benoit Hogue Benoit Hogue Benoît "Benny" Hogue is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left wing. He was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the second round, 35th overall, in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft.... |
69 | 14 | 30 | 44 | 120 |
| John Tucker | 60 | 13 | 31 | 44 | 31 |
| Ray Sheppard Ray Sheppard Raymond Sheppard is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played in the NHL from 1987 to 2000.Sheppard was selected 60th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft. He played 817 career NHL games, scoring 357 goals and 300 assists for 657 points... |
67 | 22 | 21 | 43 | 15 |
| Scott Arniel Scott Arniel Scott William Arniel , is a Canadian professional ice hockey head coach for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League . Arniel was awarded the Louis A. R. Pieri Memorial Award as American Hockey League coach of the year in 2009, his third year as an AHL coach... |
80 | 18 | 23 | 41 | 46 |
| Rick Vaive Rick Vaive Richard Claude Vaive is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League from 1979 to 1992, and is best remembered as the first 50 goal scorer in Toronto Maple Leafs franchise history.-Bio:... |
28 | 19 | 13 | 32 | 64 |
| Mark Napier | 66 | 11 | 17 | 28 | 33 |
| Kevin Maguire Kevin Maguire (ice hockey) Kevin Maguire is a former professional ice hockey forward and referee. He played in the National Hockey League with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres, and Philadelphia Flyers.... |
60 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 241 |
| Jeff Parker Jeff Parker (ice hockey) Jeffrey Lee Parker is a former professional ice hockey right wing. He was drafted in the sixth round, 111th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1982 NHL Entry Draft... |
57 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 82 |
| Adam Creighton Adam Creighton -International:-External links:... |
24 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 44 |
| Mike Hartman Mike Hartman Michael J. Hartman is a retired professional ice hockey player. Hartman was drafted in the seventh round, 131st overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1986 NHL Entry Draft.... |
70 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 316 |
| Mike Donnelly Mike Donnelly Michael Chene Donnelly is a former ice hockey left wing. He played in the National Hockey League with the New York Rangers, Buffalo Sabres, Los Angeles Kings, Dallas Stars, and New York Islanders.... |
22 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 10 |
| Ken Priestlay Ken Priestlay Kenneth Priestlay is a former ice hockey player, with a career spanning the NHL, the WHL, AHL and the IHL, and numerous British leagues... |
15 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Scott Metcalfe Scott Metcalfe Scott Metcalfe is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player.-Playing career:Scott Metcalfe began his junior career playing with the Kingston Canadians of the OHL from 1983–86, playing in 192 games, getting 213 points , and added on 9 points in 10 playoff games, before being traded to the... |
9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| Jan Ludvig Jan Ludvig Jan Ludvig is a former professional ice hockey forward. He played in the National Hockey League with the New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres.... |
13 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 39 |
| Mikael Andersson | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Trent Kaese Trent Kaese Trent Kaese is a former professional ice hockey right wing. He was drafted in the eighth round, 161st overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrin Shannon Darrin Shannon Darrin A. Shannon is a retired former professional ice hockey player who played for the Buffalo Sabres and the Winnipeg Jets/Phoenix Coyotes. He is the younger brother of Darryl Shannon and has 3 daughters and a wife... |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defencemen
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in minutes| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Housley Phil Housley Phillip Francis Housley is a former American ice hockey player who played for the Buffalo Sabres, Winnipeg Jets, St. Louis Blues, Calgary Flames, New Jersey Devils, Washington Capitals, Chicago Blackhawks, and Toronto Maple Leafs... |
72 | 26 | 44 | 70 | 47 |
| Doug Bodger Doug Bodger Doug Bodger is a former Canadian ice hockey defenceman in the National Hockey League. Selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins ninth overall in the 1984 NHL Draft he would play in over 1,000 games in the NHL with the Penguins, Buffalo Sabres, San Jose Sharks, New Jersey Devils, Los Angeles Kings, and... |
61 | 7 | 40 | 47 | 52 |
| Uwe Krupp Uwe Krupp Uwe G. Krupp is a retired German professional hockey defenceman and current coach of the German national ice hockey team. Following Walt Tkaczuk, Krupp was only the second German-born player to have a lasting career in the National Hockey League... |
70 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 55 |
| Lindy Ruff Lindy Ruff Lindy Cameron Ruff is the head coach of the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League. Ruff played in the NHL for the Sabres and New York Rangers as a left winger/defenceman. Currently, he is the longest-tenured head coach in the NHL.-Playing career:Ruff was chosen in the second round, 32nd... |
63 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 86 |
| Mike Ramsey | 56 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 84 |
| Calle Johansson Calle Johansson Carl Christian "Calle" Johansson is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman who played 17 seasons in the National Hockey League between 1987 and 2004... |
47 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 33 |
| Shawn Anderson Shawn Anderson Shawn Stephen Anderson is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played eight seasons in the National Hockey League for the Buffalo Sabres, Quebec Nordiques, Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers.... |
33 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 18 |
| Grant Ledyard Grant Ledyard Grant Stuart Ledyard is a former National Hockey League defenceman. He was never drafted in the NHL Entry Draft.Ledyard made his NHL debut in the 1984–85 season with the New York Rangers. A journeyman, he played with nine NHL teams during his career. He spent the most time with the Buffalo... |
13 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
| Joe Reekie Joe Reekie Joseph James Reekie is a retired Canadian ice hockey player.A stay-at-home defenceman renowned for his defensive skills, Reekie was originally drafted in 1983 by the Hartford Whalers; however, he never signed with the team and re-entered the NHL draft two years later where he was drafted this time... |
15 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 26 |
| Larry Playfair Larry Playfair Larry William Playfair is a retired former professional ice hockey player with a reputation as a hard-working, pugnacious defender... |
42 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 110 |
| Richie Dunn Richie Dunn Richard L. Dunn is a former professional ice hockey defenseman. He played in the National Hockey League with the Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, and Hartford Whalers between 1977 and 1989. In his NHL career, Dunn appeared in 483 games... |
4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Bob Halkidis Bob Halkidis Robert Halkidis is a retired former professional ice hockey player. After a junior hockey career with the London Knights in which he won the Max Kaminsky Trophy as outstanding defenceman in 1984–85, Halkidis joined the Buffalo Sabres... |
16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 66 |
| Mark Ferner Mark Ferner Mark E. Ferner is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman.Selected 194th overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1983 NHL Entry Draft, Ferner also played for the Washington Capitals, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, and Detroit Red Wings, playing a total of 94 regular season games, scoring 3 goals and 10... |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Brad Miller Brad Miller (ice hockey) Brad Miller is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League with the Buffalo Sabres, Ottawa Senators, and Calgary Flames.-Playing career:... |
7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Steve Smith | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average| Player | GP | W | L | T | SO | GAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daren Puppa Daren Puppa Daren James Puppa was born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada and is a former professional ice hockey goaltender in the NHL... |
37 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3.36 |
| Jacques Cloutier Jacques Cloutier Jacques Cloutier is a retired Canadian ice hockey goaltender, and former assistant coach with the Colorado Avalanche.... |
36 | 15 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 3.63 |
| Clint Malarchuk Clint Malarchuk Clint Malarchuk , is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League between 1981 and 1992, and is currently an assistant coach with the Calgary Flames... |
7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2.39 |
| Tom Barrasso Tom Barrasso Thomas Patrick Barrasso is a retired American professional ice hockey goaltender who played 18 seasons for the Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ottawa Senators, Carolina Hurricanes, Toronto Maple Leafs, and St... |
10 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4.95 |
| Darcy Wakaluk Darcy Wakaluk Darcy W. Wakaluk is a former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League from 1988 to 1997.... |
6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4.21 |
| Darren Eliot Darren Eliot Darren Joseph Eliot is sports broadcaster and a former professional ice hockey goaltender.-College:... |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.27 |