1995–96 Washington Capitals season
Encyclopedia
The 1995–96 Washington Capitals season was the Capitals' twenty-second season of play.

Regular season

The Capitals tied the Detroit Red Wings for most shutouts for (9) during the regular season.

Game log

No. R Date Score Opponent Record
1 W October 7, 1995 4–1 St. Louis Blues (1995–96
1995–96 St. Louis Blues season
The 1995–96 St. Louis Blues season was the 39th in franchise history. The Blues moved to a new facility, the Kiel Center, and hired Mike Keenan as coach and general manager. The hard nosed Keenan rubbed many Blues players the wrong way, but brought a tough, winning style of play. One of Keenan's...

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1–0–0
2 L October 11, 1995 1–2 @ Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Philadelphia Flyers season
The 1995–96 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 29th season in the National Hockey League .Eric Lindros eclipsed the 100-point mark for the first time in 1995–96, gathering 115 points, and John LeClair scored 51 goals, as the Flyers repeated as Atlantic Division champs and...

)
1–1–0
3 W October 13, 1995 3–1 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...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Colorado Avalanche season
The 1995–96 Colorado Avalanche season was the first season of the Nordiques/Avalanche franchise after moving from Quebec City to Denver.The Avalanche played their first game in the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver on October 6, 1995, winning 3–2 against the Detroit Red Wings...

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2–1–0
4 W October 14, 1995 2–0 Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Tampa Bay Lightning season
The 1995–96 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the Lightning fourth season of operation in the National Hockey League. The Lightning finished with a record of 38-32-12 and qualified for the playoffs for the first time in franchise history....

)
3–1–0
5 W October 17, 1995 4–3 @ 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...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Dallas Stars season
The 1995–96 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' third season.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: 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...

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4–1–0
6 L October 18, 1995 2–4 @ 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...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Colorado Avalanche season
The 1995–96 Colorado Avalanche season was the first season of the Nordiques/Avalanche franchise after moving from Quebec City to Denver.The Avalanche played their first game in the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver on October 6, 1995, winning 3–2 against the Detroit Red Wings...

)
4–2–0
7 L October 20, 1995 4–7 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...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Los Angeles Kings season
The 1995–96 Los Angeles Kings season involved Wayne Gretzky being traded to the St. Louis Blues.-Wayne Gretzky trade:*February 27, 1996: Wayne Gretzky was traded from the Los Angeles Kings to the St...

)
4–3–0
8 W October 26, 1995 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...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Boston Bruins season
The 1995–96 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 72nd season.-Regular season:During the Regular season, the Bruins led the league in shots on goal, with 2,838.-Game log:-Playoffs:...

)
5–3–0
9 W October 28, 1995 4–2 @ Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Tampa Bay Lightning season
The 1995–96 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the Lightning fourth season of operation in the National Hockey League. The Lightning finished with a record of 38-32-12 and qualified for the playoffs for the first time in franchise history....

)
6–3–0
10 W October 29, 1995 3–1 @ St. Louis Blues (1995–96
1995–96 St. Louis Blues season
The 1995–96 St. Louis Blues season was the 39th in franchise history. The Blues moved to a new facility, the Kiel Center, and hired Mike Keenan as coach and general manager. The hard nosed Keenan rubbed many Blues players the wrong way, but brought a tough, winning style of play. One of Keenan's...

)
7–3–0
11 W November 1, 1995 5–2 Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Montreal Canadiens season
The 1995–96 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 87th season. Two notable events happened during the season. The Canadiens moved from their long-time home Montreal Forum to the new Molson Centre. The other was the trade of star goaltender Patrick Roy...

)
8–3–0
12 L November 3, 1995 2–3 Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Florida Panthers season
The 1995–96 Florida Panthers season was their most successful season ever. In only their third season in the National Hockey League, the Panthers qualified for the playoffs, and won three playoff series to become Eastern Conference champions...

)
8–4–0
13 W November 4, 1995 3–2 @ 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...

 (1995–96
1995–96 New York Islanders season
The 1995-96 New York Islanders season saw the Islanders finish in last place with a record of 22–50–10. During the season, team management fired Maloney, whom fans blamed for the team's downfall, and gave Milbury total control of hockey operations as both coach and general manager.-Offseason:Before...

)
9–4–0
14 L November 7, 1995 3–4 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...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Boston Bruins season
The 1995–96 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 72nd season.-Regular season:During the Regular season, the Bruins led the league in shots on goal, with 2,838.-Game log:-Playoffs:...

)
9–5–0
15 L November 10, 1995 1–6 @ 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...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Toronto Maple Leafs season
-Regular season:The Leafs headed into the 1995-96 NHL regular season with high hopes considering the fact that the club reached the playoffs for the last three years. Pat Burns was the head coach until an eight game losing streak lead to his dismissal...

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9–6–0
16 L November 11, 1995 1–4 Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Chicago Blackhawks season
-Regular season:The Blackhawks had the fewest power-play opportunities during the Regular season, with 356.-Game log:-External links:...

)
9–7–0
17 T November 14, 1995 2–2 OT Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Philadelphia Flyers season
The 1995–96 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 29th season in the National Hockey League .Eric Lindros eclipsed the 100-point mark for the first time in 1995–96, gathering 115 points, and John LeClair scored 51 goals, as the Flyers repeated as Atlantic Division champs and...

)
9–7–1
18 L November 17, 1995 2–3 OT Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Pittsburgh Penguins season
The 1995–96 Pittsburgh Penguins season saw the return of Mario Lemieux after missing a whole season due to injuries. The Penguins improved to first in their division, and second-overall in the Eastern Conference...

)
9–8–1
19 L November 18, 1995 0–3 @ 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...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Pittsburgh Penguins season
The 1995–96 Pittsburgh Penguins season saw the return of Mario Lemieux after missing a whole season due to injuries. The Penguins improved to first in their division, and second-overall in the Eastern Conference...

)
9–9–1
20 W November 21, 1995 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...

 (1995–96
1995–96 San Jose Sharks season
The 1995–96 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks' fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League. The Shark failed to make the playoffs, finishing 13th in the Western Conference.-Regular season:...

)
10–9–1
21 L November 24, 1995 1–2 Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Tampa Bay Lightning season
The 1995–96 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the Lightning fourth season of operation in the National Hockey League. The Lightning finished with a record of 38-32-12 and qualified for the playoffs for the first time in franchise history....

)
10–10–1
22 W November 25, 1995 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...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Hartford Whalers season
The 1995–96 Hartford Whalers season was the 24th season of the franchise, 17th season in the NHL.Key dates prior to the start of the season:*The 1995 NHL Entry Draft-Regular season:...

)
11–10–1
23 T November 29, 1995 2–2 OT @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1995–96
1995–96 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season
The 1995–96 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season was the third season in franchise history.-Regular season:The Mighty Ducks allowed the fewest short-handed goals during the Regular season .-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending- See also :...

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11–10–2
24 L November 30, 1995 2–3 @ Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Los Angeles Kings season
The 1995–96 Los Angeles Kings season involved Wayne Gretzky being traded to the St. Louis Blues.-Wayne Gretzky trade:*February 27, 1996: Wayne Gretzky was traded from the Los Angeles Kings to the St...

)
11–11–2
25 L December 2, 1995 3–5 @ 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...

 (1995–96
1995–96 San Jose Sharks season
The 1995–96 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks' fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League. The Shark failed to make the playoffs, finishing 13th in the Western Conference.-Regular season:...

)
11–12–2
26 L December 5, 1995 3–4 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...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Florida Panthers season
The 1995–96 Florida Panthers season was their most successful season ever. In only their third season in the National Hockey League, the Panthers qualified for the playoffs, and won three playoff series to become Eastern Conference champions...

)
11–13–2
27 T December 8, 1995 2–2 OT @ Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Buffalo Sabres season
The 1995–96 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' 27th season in the National Hockey League. The Sabres missed the playoffs.-Regular season:The Sabres had the most power-play opportunities during the Regular season, with 477.-Game log:...

)
11–13–3
28 W December 10, 1995 6–1 @ Winnipeg Jets (1995–96
1995–96 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1995–96 Winnipeg Jets season was the team's 24th and their final season in Winnipeg before the franchise moved to Phoenix and renamed to the Phoenix Coyotes...

)
12–13–3
29 W December 14, 1995 4–3 OT New York Islanders
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (1995–96
1995–96 New York Islanders season
The 1995-96 New York Islanders season saw the Islanders finish in last place with a record of 22–50–10. During the season, team management fired Maloney, whom fans blamed for the team's downfall, and gave Milbury total control of hockey operations as both coach and general manager.-Offseason:Before...

)
13–13–3
30 W December 16, 1995 3–2 New York Rangers
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...

 (1995–96
1995–96 New York Rangers season
The 1995–96 New York Rangers season was the 70th season for the team in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Rangers posted a 41–27–14 record, which placed them second in the Atlantic Division and gave them a berth in the Stanley Cup playoffs...

)
14–13–3
31 L December 18, 1995 0–3 @ New York Rangers
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...

 (1995–96
1995–96 New York Rangers season
The 1995–96 New York Rangers season was the 70th season for the team in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Rangers posted a 41–27–14 record, which placed them second in the Atlantic Division and gave them a berth in the Stanley Cup playoffs...

)
14–14–3
32 W December 22, 1995 6–3 Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League ....

 (1995–96
1995–96 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1995–96 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 17th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 17–27–4 record, earning 38 points, in the lockout shortened 1994–95 season, missing the playoffs for the 3rd straight season....

)
15–14–3
33 L December 23, 1995 1–3 @ 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...

 (1995–96
1995–96 New York Islanders season
The 1995-96 New York Islanders season saw the Islanders finish in last place with a record of 22–50–10. During the season, team management fired Maloney, whom fans blamed for the team's downfall, and gave Milbury total control of hockey operations as both coach and general manager.-Offseason:Before...

)
15–15–3
34 W December 26, 1995 4–0 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 ...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Montreal Canadiens season
The 1995–96 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 87th season. Two notable events happened during the season. The Canadiens moved from their long-time home Montreal Forum to the new Molson Centre. The other was the trade of star goaltender Patrick Roy...

)
16–15–3
35 W December 28, 1995 5–4 @ 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...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Florida Panthers season
The 1995–96 Florida Panthers season was their most successful season ever. In only their third season in the National Hockey League, the Panthers qualified for the playoffs, and won three playoff series to become Eastern Conference champions...

)
17–15–3
36 W December 30, 1995 3–0 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...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Hartford Whalers season
The 1995–96 Hartford Whalers season was the 24th season of the franchise, 17th season in the NHL.Key dates prior to the start of the season:*The 1995 NHL Entry Draft-Regular season:...

)
18–15–3
37 W January 1, 1996 4–2 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...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Pittsburgh Penguins season
The 1995–96 Pittsburgh Penguins season saw the return of Mario Lemieux after missing a whole season due to injuries. The Penguins improved to first in their division, and second-overall in the Eastern Conference...

)
19–15–3
38 L January 3, 1996 0–2 @ 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...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Hartford Whalers season
The 1995–96 Hartford Whalers season was the 24th season of the franchise, 17th season in the NHL.Key dates prior to the start of the season:*The 1995 NHL Entry Draft-Regular season:...

)
19–16–3
39 T January 5, 1996 4–4 OT New York Rangers
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...

 (1995–96
1995–96 New York Rangers season
The 1995–96 New York Rangers season was the 70th season for the team in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Rangers posted a 41–27–14 record, which placed them second in the Atlantic Division and gave them a berth in the Stanley Cup playoffs...

)
19–16–4
40 L January 6, 1996 1–3 @ 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...

 (1995–96
1995–96 New Jersey Devils season
The 1995–96 New Jersey Devils season was the franchise's 14th season in New Jersey. After winning the Stanley Cup in the previous season, and qualifying for the playoffs for six seasons, the team failed to make the playoffs, losing their last game of the season with a chance to qualify for the...

)
19–17–4
41 W January 11, 1996 6–1 Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Ottawa Senators season
The 1995–96 Ottawa Senators season was a season with plenty of change for the club. The club changed coaching staffs twice, changed the General Manager and moved into the new Palladium arena in Kanata...

)
20–17–4
42 L January 13, 1996 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...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Detroit Red Wings season
With their 62 wins, the 1995–96 Detroit Red Wings eclipsed the all-time record of most regular-season wins, which had been set at 60 by the 1976-77 Montreal Canadiens. Their 131 points during the regular season were the most since the 1976-77 Montreal Canadiens accumulated 132 points...

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20–18–4
43 T January 16, 1996 1–1 OT Winnipeg Jets (1995–96
1995–96 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1995–96 Winnipeg Jets season was the team's 24th and their final season in Winnipeg before the franchise moved to Phoenix and renamed to the Phoenix Coyotes...

)
20–18–5
44 W January 17, 1996 3–2 @ Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Chicago Blackhawks season
-Regular season:The Blackhawks had the fewest power-play opportunities during the Regular season, with 356.-Game log:-External links:...

)
21–18–5
45 L January 23, 1996 4–5 Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Florida Panthers season
The 1995–96 Florida Panthers season was their most successful season ever. In only their third season in the National Hockey League, the Panthers qualified for the playoffs, and won three playoff series to become Eastern Conference champions...

)
21–19–5
46 L January 25, 1996 1–3 @ 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...

 (1995–96
1995–96 New Jersey Devils season
The 1995–96 New Jersey Devils season was the franchise's 14th season in New Jersey. After winning the Stanley Cup in the previous season, and qualifying for the playoffs for six seasons, the team failed to make the playoffs, losing their last game of the season with a chance to qualify for the...

)
21–20–5
47 W January 26, 1996 1–0 Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Buffalo Sabres season
The 1995–96 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' 27th season in the National Hockey League. The Sabres missed the playoffs.-Regular season:The Sabres had the most power-play opportunities during the Regular season, with 477.-Game log:...

)
22–20–5
48 W January 28, 1996 3–2 OT Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Philadelphia Flyers season
The 1995–96 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 29th season in the National Hockey League .Eric Lindros eclipsed the 100-point mark for the first time in 1995–96, gathering 115 points, and John LeClair scored 51 goals, as the Flyers repeated as Atlantic Division champs and...

)
23–20–5
49 L January 31, 1996 3–5 @ Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Montreal Canadiens season
The 1995–96 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 87th season. Two notable events happened during the season. The Canadiens moved from their long-time home Montreal Forum to the new Molson Centre. The other was the trade of star goaltender Patrick Roy...

)
23–21–5
50 W February 1, 1996 4–2 @ Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Ottawa Senators season
The 1995–96 Ottawa Senators season was a season with plenty of change for the club. The club changed coaching staffs twice, changed the General Manager and moved into the new Palladium arena in Kanata...

)
24–21–5
51 W February 3, 1996 6–5 OT New York Islanders
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (1995–96
1995–96 New York Islanders season
The 1995-96 New York Islanders season saw the Islanders finish in last place with a record of 22–50–10. During the season, team management fired Maloney, whom fans blamed for the team's downfall, and gave Milbury total control of hockey operations as both coach and general manager.-Offseason:Before...

)
25–21–5
52 W February 7, 1996 2–1 @ 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 ....

 (1995–96
1995–96 Edmonton Oilers season
The 1995–96 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 17th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 17–27–4 record, earning 38 points, in the lockout shortened 1994–95 season, missing the playoffs for the 3rd straight season....

)
26–21–5
53 T February 8, 1996 4–4 OT @ Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Calgary Flames season
The 1995–96 Calgary Flames season was the 16th National Hockey League season in Calgary. The Flames entered the season with their fifth coach in five seasons, hiring Pierre Page to replace Dave King...

)
26–21–6
54 T February 10, 1996 4–4 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,...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Vancouver Canucks season
The 1995–96 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks' 26th NHL season.-Game log:-Western Conference Quarter-finals: vs. Colorado Avalanche:Colorado wins series 4–2-Scoring leaders:...

)
26–21–7
55 W February 13, 1996 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...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Calgary Flames season
The 1995–96 Calgary Flames season was the 16th National Hockey League season in Calgary. The Flames entered the season with their fifth coach in five seasons, hiring Pierre Page to replace Dave King...

)
27–21–7
56 L February 15, 1996 3–4 @ 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...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Detroit Red Wings season
With their 62 wins, the 1995–96 Detroit Red Wings eclipsed the all-time record of most regular-season wins, which had been set at 60 by the 1976-77 Montreal Canadiens. Their 131 points during the regular season were the most since the 1976-77 Montreal Canadiens accumulated 132 points...

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27–22–7
57 W February 16, 1996 4–3 Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Toronto Maple Leafs season
-Regular season:The Leafs headed into the 1995-96 NHL regular season with high hopes considering the fact that the club reached the playoffs for the last three years. Pat Burns was the head coach until an eight game losing streak lead to his dismissal...

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28–22–7
58 L February 18, 1996 0–3 @ 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...

 (1995–96
1995–96 New Jersey Devils season
The 1995–96 New Jersey Devils season was the franchise's 14th season in New Jersey. After winning the Stanley Cup in the previous season, and qualifying for the playoffs for six seasons, the team failed to make the playoffs, losing their last game of the season with a chance to qualify for the...

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28–23–7
59 L February 22, 1996 3–5 @ Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Philadelphia Flyers season
The 1995–96 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 29th season in the National Hockey League .Eric Lindros eclipsed the 100-point mark for the first time in 1995–96, gathering 115 points, and John LeClair scored 51 goals, as the Flyers repeated as Atlantic Division champs and...

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28–24–7
60 L February 24, 1996 1–2 New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (1995–96
1995–96 New Jersey Devils season
The 1995–96 New Jersey Devils season was the franchise's 14th season in New Jersey. After winning the Stanley Cup in the previous season, and qualifying for the playoffs for six seasons, the team failed to make the playoffs, losing their last game of the season with a chance to qualify for the...

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28–25–7
61 W February 27, 1996 5–3 @ New York Rangers
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...

 (1995–96
1995–96 New York Rangers season
The 1995–96 New York Rangers season was the 70th season for the team in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Rangers posted a 41–27–14 record, which placed them second in the Atlantic Division and gave them a berth in the Stanley Cup playoffs...

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29–25–7
62 T February 29, 1996 2–2 OT @ Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Florida Panthers season
The 1995–96 Florida Panthers season was their most successful season ever. In only their third season in the National Hockey League, the Panthers qualified for the playoffs, and won three playoff series to become Eastern Conference champions...

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29–25–8
63 W March 2, 1996 2–0 @ 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...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Boston Bruins season
The 1995–96 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 72nd season.-Regular season:During the Regular season, the Bruins led the league in shots on goal, with 2,838.-Game log:-Playoffs:...

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30–25–8
64 W March 3, 1996 3–0 Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Philadelphia Flyers season
The 1995–96 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers 29th season in the National Hockey League .Eric Lindros eclipsed the 100-point mark for the first time in 1995–96, gathering 115 points, and John LeClair scored 51 goals, as the Flyers repeated as Atlantic Division champs and...

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31–25–8
65 L March 9, 1996 1–6 New York Rangers
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...

 (1995–96
1995–96 New York Rangers season
The 1995–96 New York Rangers season was the 70th season for the team in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Rangers posted a 41–27–14 record, which placed them second in the Atlantic Division and gave them a berth in the Stanley Cup playoffs...

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31–26–8
66 L March 10, 1996 0–1 @ Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Tampa Bay Lightning season
The 1995–96 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the Lightning fourth season of operation in the National Hockey League. The Lightning finished with a record of 38-32-12 and qualified for the playoffs for the first time in franchise history....

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31–27–8
67 W March 12, 1996 9–0 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,...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Vancouver Canucks season
The 1995–96 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks' 26th NHL season.-Game log:-Western Conference Quarter-finals: vs. Colorado Avalanche:Colorado wins series 4–2-Scoring leaders:...

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32–27–8
68 L March 15, 1996 2–5 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...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Boston Bruins season
The 1995–96 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 72nd season.-Regular season:During the Regular season, the Bruins led the league in shots on goal, with 2,838.-Game log:-Playoffs:...

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32–28–8
69 W March 17, 1996 2–1 Dallas Stars
Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Dallas Stars season
The 1995–96 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' third season.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: 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...

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33–28–8
70 L March 19, 1996 1–2 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1995–96
1995–96 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season
The 1995–96 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season was the third season in franchise history.-Regular season:The Mighty Ducks allowed the fewest short-handed goals during the Regular season .-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending- See also :...

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33–29–8
71 T March 21, 1996 3–3 OT @ 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...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Tampa Bay Lightning season
The 1995–96 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the Lightning fourth season of operation in the National Hockey League. The Lightning finished with a record of 38-32-12 and qualified for the playoffs for the first time in franchise history....

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33–29–9
72 T March 23, 1996 2–2 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...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Hartford Whalers season
The 1995–96 Hartford Whalers season was the 24th season of the franchise, 17th season in the NHL.Key dates prior to the start of the season:*The 1995 NHL Entry Draft-Regular season:...

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33–29–10
73 W March 26, 1996 7–1 @ 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...

 (1995–96
1995–96 New York Islanders season
The 1995-96 New York Islanders season saw the Islanders finish in last place with a record of 22–50–10. During the season, team management fired Maloney, whom fans blamed for the team's downfall, and gave Milbury total control of hockey operations as both coach and general manager.-Offseason:Before...

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34–29–10
74 W March 27, 1996 1–0 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 ...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Montreal Canadiens season
The 1995–96 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 87th season. Two notable events happened during the season. The Canadiens moved from their long-time home Montreal Forum to the new Molson Centre. The other was the trade of star goaltender Patrick Roy...

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35–29–10
75 W March 29, 1996 5–0 Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Ottawa Senators season
The 1995–96 Ottawa Senators season was a season with plenty of change for the club. The club changed coaching staffs twice, changed the General Manager and moved into the new Palladium arena in Kanata...

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36–29–10
76 T March 31, 1996 1–1 OT 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...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Tampa Bay Lightning season
The 1995–96 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the Lightning fourth season of operation in the National Hockey League. The Lightning finished with a record of 38-32-12 and qualified for the playoffs for the first time in franchise history....

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36–29–11
77 W April 3, 1996 5–1 @ Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Buffalo Sabres season
The 1995–96 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' 27th season in the National Hockey League. The Sabres missed the playoffs.-Regular season:The Sabres had the most power-play opportunities during the Regular season, with 477.-Game log:...

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37–29–11
78 L April 4, 1996 2–4 @ 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...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Pittsburgh Penguins season
The 1995–96 Pittsburgh Penguins season saw the return of Mario Lemieux after missing a whole season due to injuries. The Penguins improved to first in their division, and second-overall in the Eastern Conference...

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37–30–11
79 W April 6, 1996 4–3 @ Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Ottawa Senators season
The 1995–96 Ottawa Senators season was a season with plenty of change for the club. The club changed coaching staffs twice, changed the General Manager and moved into the new Palladium arena in Kanata...

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38–30–11
80 W April 10, 1996 4–1 @ 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...

 (1995–96
1995–96 New York Rangers season
The 1995–96 New York Rangers season was the 70th season for the team in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Rangers posted a 41–27–14 record, which placed them second in the Atlantic Division and gave them a berth in the Stanley Cup playoffs...

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39–30–11
81 L April 11, 1996 2–3 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...

 (1995–96
1995–96 New Jersey Devils season
The 1995–96 New Jersey Devils season was the franchise's 14th season in New Jersey. After winning the Stanley Cup in the previous season, and qualifying for the playoffs for six seasons, the team failed to make the playoffs, losing their last game of the season with a chance to qualify for the...

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39–31–11
82 L April 13, 1996 2–3 Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...

 (1995–96
1995–96 Buffalo Sabres season
The 1995–96 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' 27th season in the National Hockey League. The Sabres missed the playoffs.-Regular season:The Sabres had the most power-play opportunities during the Regular season, with 477.-Game log:...

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39–32–11

Regular season

Scoring
Player Pos GP G A Pts PIM +/- PPG SHG GWG
C 73 16 65 81 36 18 6 2 5
RW 67 52 28 80 40 18 11 4 7
C 80 14 50 64 30
7 2 2
LW 70 23 22 45 92 13 7 1 3
RW 68 18 23 41 103 8 5 0 2
D 78 15 26 41 60 25 4 0 4
D 81 5 33 38 40 5 3 0 2
C 82 13 24 37 112 5 4 0 3
C 62 17 19 36 46 7 8 0 3
D 78 10 25 35 50 13 4 0 0
LW 74 7 13 20 30 7 0 2 1
C 48 7 10 17 14 8 0 0 1
D 71 3 10 13 113 26 2 0 0
LW 50 2 10 12 151 1 1 0 1
D 66 8 3 11 60
0 1 2
LW 16 6 5 11 12 8 1 0 0
C/LW 70 4 7 11 75
0 0 0
D 78 3 7 10 149 7 0 0 0
C 33 0 7 7 16 3 0 0 0
LW 11 3 3 6 0 5 0 0 1
D 66 2 4 6 34
0 0 0
D 48 2 3 5 85
0 0 1
RW 20 2 1 3 8
0 0 0
C 54 1 2 3 164
0 0 0
C 19 0 3 3 2
0 0 0
D 3 1 0 1 0
0 0 1
G 71 0 1 1 6 0 0 0 0
D 4 0 1 1 4 3 0 0 0
D 1 0 0 0 0
0 0 0
RW 3 0 0 0 5
0 0 0
G 18 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
D 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
RW 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Goaltending
Player MIN GP W L T GA GAA SO SA SV SV%
4069 71 35 24 9 153 2.26 9 1631 1478 .906
897 18 4 8 2 46 3.08 0 406 360 .887
Team: 4966 82 39 32 11 199 2.40 9 2037 1838 .902

Playoffs

Scoring
Player Pos GP G A Pts PIM PPG SHG GWG
C 5 0 7 7 6 0 0 0
D 6 2 4 6 4 1 0 0
C 6 1 5 6 24 0 0 0
RW 6 3 2 5 8 2 0 1
C 6 3 2 5 18 1 0 0
LW 6 1 3 4 0 0 0 0
C 5 2 1 3 12 2 0 0
D 6 2 0 2 12 1 0 0
LW 6 2 0 2 12 0 0 1
C/LW 6 1 1 2 2 0 0 0
LW 2 0 2 2 0 0 0 0
LW 6 0 1 1 4 0 0 0
D 1 0 0 0 10 0 0 0
LW 2 0 0 0 19 0 0 0
G 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D 6 0 0 0 8 0 0 0
D 6 0 0 0 6 0 0 0
RW 2 0 0 0 7 0 0 0
C 3 0 0 0 16 0 0 0
D 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
G 5 0 0 0 4 0 0 0
C 3 0 0 0 4 0 0 0
D 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D 6 0 0 0 16 0 0 0
C 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Goaltending
Player MIN GP W L GA GAA SO SA SV SV%
341 5 2 3 11 1.94 0 167 156 .934
97 3 0 1 10 6.19 0 39 29 .744
Team: 438 6 2 4 21 2.88 0 206 185 .898

Note: 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 = Ties; GA = Goals Against; GAA = Goals Against Average; SO = Shutouts; SA=Shots Against; SV=Shots saved; SV% = Save Percentage;

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