1998–99 New Jersey Devils season
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The 1998–99 New Jersey Devils
season
was the team's 17th
in the National Hockey League
since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. Despite winning the Atlantic Division
and being the top seed in the Eastern Conference
, the Devils were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. The Devils' 28 regular-season road wins were the most in the NHL.
, silent all series to that point, scored with two minutes to go in the third to send the game to overtime and later scored the overtime winner to ensure a seventh game http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?O19990039. The Devils never recovered, never once leading in Game 7 before eventually losing 4-2 http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?O19990043.
Goaltending
Goaltending
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;
at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, New York
.
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...
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...
was the team's 17th
New Jersey Devils seasons
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The team is a member of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The Devils arrived in New Jersey in 1982 after transferring from Denver, Colorado, where they had been...
in the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
since the franchise relocated to New Jersey. Despite winning the Atlantic Division
Atlantic Division (NHL)
The NHL's Atlantic Division was formed in 1993 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Patrick Division. It is the only division in the NHL where all of its current members have won the Stanley Cup at least twice, though only three teams have won...
and being the top seed in the Eastern Conference
Eastern Conference (NHL)
The Eastern Conference is one of two conferences in the National Hockey League used to divide teams. Its counterpart is the Western Conference....
, the Devils were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. The Devils' 28 regular-season road wins were the most in the NHL.
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L | October 10, 1998 | 1–2 | @ Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1998–99 1998–99 Chicago Blackhawks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
0–1–0 |
| 2 | L | October 14, 1998 | 1–3 | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1998–99 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the Penguins' thirty-second season in the National Hockey League .-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Trades:-Farm teams:... ) |
0–2–0 |
| 3 | W | October 16, 1998 | 2–1 | @ 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... (1998–99 1998–99 New York Rangers season The 1998–99 New York Rangers season was the 73rd season for the franchise. The aspect of the season was that it was Wayne Gretzky’s final season.-The Great One Retires:... ) |
1–2–0 |
| 4 | L | October 17, 1998 | 2–4 | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1998–99 1998–99 Edmonton Oilers season The 1998–99 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 20th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 35–37–10 record in 1997–98, earning their 2nd straight playoff appearance... ) |
1–3–0 |
| 5 | W | October 22, 1998 | 3–2 | @ 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1998–99 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 32nd season in the National Hockey League .In the off-season, the Flyers went looking for a new goaltender. Sean Burke hadn't worked out well enough and Ron Hextall was about to enter his final season as a backup... ) |
2–3–0 |
| 6 | W | October 24, 1998 | 3–1 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1998–99 1998–99 Boston Bruins season -Game log:- Boston Bruins 4, Carolina Hurricanes 2 :- Buffalo Sabres 4, Boston Bruins 2 :-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
3–3–0 |
| 7 | L | October 28, 1998 | 0–4 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1998–99 1998–99 Los Angeles Kings season The 1998–99 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' thirty-second season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings failed to qualify for the playoffs. This was the team's final season at the Great Western Forum before moving to the Staples Center for the 1999-00 season.-Schedule and... ) |
3–4–0 |
| 8 | W | October 29, 1998 | 2–1 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1998–99 1998–99 New York Islanders season The 1998-99 New York Islanders season was the Islanders' 27th season of operation. The Islanders again missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
4–4–0 |
| 9 | W | October 31, 1998 | 3–1 | Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... (1998–99 1998–99 Florida Panthers season The 1999–99 Florida Panthers season was their sixth season in the National Hockey League. The Panthers missed the playoffs, but made a big acquisition of Pavel Bure during the season.-Game log:-Playoffs:... ) |
5–4–0 |
| 10 | W | November 3, 1998 | 3–1 | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 New York Rangers season The 1998–99 New York Rangers season was the 73rd season for the franchise. The aspect of the season was that it was Wayne Gretzky’s final season.-The Great One Retires:... ) |
6–4–0 |
| 11 | W | November 7, 1998 | 4–3 | @ 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Florida Panthers season The 1999–99 Florida Panthers season was their sixth season in the National Hockey League. The Panthers missed the playoffs, but made a big acquisition of Pavel Bure during the season.-Game log:-Playoffs:... ) |
7–4–0 |
| 13 | W | November 11, 1998 | 3–0 | 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 ... (1998–99 1998–99 Montreal Canadiens season The 1998–99 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 90th season of play. The club finished 5th in the Northeast Division and did not qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. It had been the worst season in over forty years for the club. The Canadiens finished last in their division. Martin Rucinsky... ) |
8–5–0 |
| 14 | W | November 13, 1998 | 4–3 | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1998–99 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the Penguins' thirty-second season in the National Hockey League .-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Trades:-Farm teams:... ) |
9–5–0 |
| 15 | L | November 14, 1998 | 1–6 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1998–99 1998–99 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1998–99 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 32nd season in the National Hockey League .In the off-season, the Flyers went looking for a new goaltender. Sean Burke hadn't worked out well enough and Ron Hextall was about to enter his final season as a backup... ) |
9–6–0 |
| 16 | W | November 19, 1998 | 3–2 OT | Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... (1998–99 1998–99 Carolina Hurricanes season The 1998–99 Carolina Hurricanes season was the second season of the former Hartford Whalers NHL franchise in Greensboro, North Carolina. The club qualified for the playoffs, placing first in the NHL Southeast division... ) |
10–6–0 |
| 17 | T | November 21, 1998 | 3–3 OT | Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... (1998–99 1998–99 Florida Panthers season The 1999–99 Florida Panthers season was their sixth season in the National Hockey League. The Panthers missed the playoffs, but made a big acquisition of Pavel Bure during the season.-Game log:-Playoffs:... ) |
10–6–1 |
| 18 | W | November 22, 1998 | 5–2 | @ Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... (1998–99 1998–99 Carolina Hurricanes season The 1998–99 Carolina Hurricanes season was the second season of the former Hartford Whalers NHL franchise in Greensboro, North Carolina. The club qualified for the playoffs, placing first in the NHL Southeast division... ) |
11–6–1 |
| 19 | W | November 25, 1998 | 5–2 | @ Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... (1998–99 1998–99 Dallas Stars season The 1998–99 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' sixth season and thirty-second of the franchise. The most important aspect of the season was defeating the Buffalo Sabres to win the first Stanley Cup in franchise history.-Game log:... ) |
12–6–1 |
| 20 | L | November 26, 1998 | 2–3 | @ Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... (1998–99 1998–99 Phoenix Coyotes season The 1998–99 Phoenix Coyotes season was the Coyotes' third season in Phoenix. The Coyotes made the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Trades:-Waivers:... ) |
12–7–1 |
| 21 | W | November 28, 1998 | 3–2 | @ Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... (1998–99 1998–99 Colorado Avalanche season The 1998–99 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's fourth season and last season at Mcnichols Sports Arena. They would move to the Pepsi Center during the offseason.-Regular season:... ) |
13–7–1 |
| 22 | W | December 1, 1998 | 4–0 | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1998–99 1998–99 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
14–7–1 |
| 23 | T | December 4, 1998 | 1–1 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 ... (1998–99 1998–99 Montreal Canadiens season The 1998–99 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 90th season of play. The club finished 5th in the Northeast Division and did not qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. It had been the worst season in over forty years for the club. The Canadiens finished last in their division. Martin Rucinsky... ) |
14–7–2 |
| 24 | W | December 5, 1998 | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 New York Islanders season The 1998-99 New York Islanders season was the Islanders' 27th season of operation. The Islanders again missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
15–7–2 |
| 25 | T | December 8, 1998 | 5–5 OT | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1998–99 1998–99 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1998–99 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 32nd season in the National Hockey League .In the off-season, the Flyers went looking for a new goaltender. Sean Burke hadn't worked out well enough and Ron Hextall was about to enter his final season as a backup... ) |
15–7–3 |
| 26 | W | December 10, 1998 | 5–4 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1998–99 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 32nd season in the National Hockey League .In the off-season, the Flyers went looking for a new goaltender. Sean Burke hadn't worked out well enough and Ron Hextall was about to enter his final season as a backup... ) |
16–7–3 |
| 27 | W | December 12, 1998 | 5–3 | Colorado Avalanche Colorado Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1995–96 and 2000–01. The franchise... (1998–99 1998–99 Colorado Avalanche season The 1998–99 Colorado Avalanche season was the Avalanche's fourth season and last season at Mcnichols Sports Arena. They would move to the Pepsi Center during the offseason.-Regular season:... ) |
17–7–3 |
| 28 | W | December 16, 1998 | 6–3 | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 New York Rangers season The 1998–99 New York Rangers season was the 73rd season for the franchise. The aspect of the season was that it was Wayne Gretzky’s final season.-The Great One Retires:... ) |
18–7–3 |
| 29 | L | December 18, 1998 | 2–5 | Calgary Flames Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is the third major-professional ice hockey team to represent the city of Calgary, following the... (1998–99 1998–99 Calgary Flames season The 1998–99 Calgary Flames season was the 19th National Hockey League season in Calgary. The Flames opened their season up at "home", in Tokyo, Japan, as the NHL scheduled a two game series in the Asian country between the Flames and the San Jose Sharks.... ) |
18–8–3 |
| 30 | T | December 19, 1998 | 1–1 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 ... (1998–99 1998–99 Montreal Canadiens season The 1998–99 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 90th season of play. The club finished 5th in the Northeast Division and did not qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. It had been the worst season in over forty years for the club. The Canadiens finished last in their division. Martin Rucinsky... ) |
18–8–4 |
| 31 | W | December 23, 1998 | 4–2 | St. Louis Blues (1998–99 1998–99 St. Louis Blues season Despite the loss of Brett Hull the Blues made the playoffs for the 20th straight season by finishing in 2nd place with a record of 37–32–13.-Offseason:Realignment came, as the NHL went from four to six divisions... ) |
19–8–4 |
| 32 | L | December 26, 1998 | 0–2 | 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:... (1998–99 1998–99 Buffalo Sabres season The 1998–99 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' 29th season in the National Hockey League. Miroslav Satan scored 40 goals. The Sabres would add centers Stu Barnes from the Pittsburgh Penguins and Joe Juneau from the Washington Capitals... ) |
19–9–4 |
| 33 | W | December 28, 1998 | 7–4 | @ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1998–99 1998–99 Buffalo Sabres season The 1998–99 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' 29th season in the National Hockey League. Miroslav Satan scored 40 goals. The Sabres would add centers Stu Barnes from the Pittsburgh Penguins and Joe Juneau from the Washington Capitals... ) |
20–9–4 |
| 34 | W | December 30, 1998 | 3–2 | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1998–99 1998–99 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
21–9–4 |
| 35 | L | January 2, 1999 | 0–6 | @ Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1998–99 1998–99 Ottawa Senators season The 1998–99 Ottawa Senators cracked the 100 point barrier, as they finished with 103 points, and won the Northeast Division for the first time in club history.... ) |
21–10–4 |
| 36 | T | January 5, 1999 | 3–3 OT | San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1998–99 1998–99 San Jose Sharks season The 1998–99 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks eighth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Sharks qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round against the Colorado Avalanche.-Game log:-Player stats:-Draft picks:... ) |
21–10–5 |
| 37 | W | January 6, 1999 | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 New York Rangers season The 1998–99 New York Rangers season was the 73rd season for the franchise. The aspect of the season was that it was Wayne Gretzky’s final season.-The Great One Retires:... ) |
22–10–5 |
| 38 | L | January 9, 1999 | 2–3 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1998–99 1998–99 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
22–11–5 |
| 39 | L | January 11, 1999 | 2–4 | Ottawa Senators Ottawa Senators The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1998–99 1998–99 Ottawa Senators season The 1998–99 Ottawa Senators cracked the 100 point barrier, as they finished with 103 points, and won the Northeast Division for the first time in club history.... ) |
22–12–5 |
| 40 | L | January 14, 1999 | 2–3 | @ 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Ottawa Senators season The 1998–99 Ottawa Senators cracked the 100 point barrier, as they finished with 103 points, and won the Northeast Division for the first time in club history.... ) |
22–13–5 |
| 41 | W | January 15, 1999 | 3–1 | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Tampa Bay Lightning season The 1998–99 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the Lightning's seventh season of operation. The club again failed to make the playoffs.-All-Star Game:... ) |
23–13–5 |
| 42 | L | January 18, 1999 | 1–3 | @ San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1998–99 1998–99 San Jose Sharks season The 1998–99 San Jose Sharks season was the Sharks eighth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Sharks qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round against the Colorado Avalanche.-Game log:-Player stats:-Draft picks:... ) |
23–14–5 |
| 43 | W | January 20, 1999 | 4–3 | @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1998–99 1998–99 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 1998–99 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season was the sixth season in franchise history.-Game log:-Playoffs:The Mighty Ducks met the Detroit Red Wings in the first round of the playoffs. The Wings swept the Mighty Ducks in four games... ) |
24–14–5 |
| 44 | W | January 21, 1999 | 3–2 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1998–99 1998–99 Los Angeles Kings season The 1998–99 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' thirty-second season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings failed to qualify for the playoffs. This was the team's final season at the Great Western Forum before moving to the Staples Center for the 1999-00 season.-Schedule and... ) |
25–14–5 |
| 45 | W | January 26, 1999 | 4–1 | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Ottawa Senators season The 1998–99 Ottawa Senators cracked the 100 point barrier, as they finished with 103 points, and won the Northeast Division for the first time in club history.... ) |
26–14–5 |
| 46 | W | January 28, 1999 | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Boston Bruins season -Game log:- Boston Bruins 4, Carolina Hurricanes 2 :- Buffalo Sabres 4, Boston Bruins 2 :-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
27–14–5 |
| 47 | L | January 30, 1999 | 2–3 OT | Nashville Predators Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1998–99 1998–99 Nashville Predators season The 1998–99 Nashville Predators season was the team's inaugural season. The team accumulated 28 wins and 47 losses, with seven games ending in ties for a total of 63 points, finishing in fourth place in the NHL Central, and 12th in the Western Conference... ) |
27–15–5 |
| 48 | T | February 1, 1999 | 2–2 OT | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1998–99 1998–99 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals;... ) |
27–15–6 |
| 49 | W | February 3, 1999 | 4–1 | @ Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... (1998–99 1998–99 Carolina Hurricanes season The 1998–99 Carolina Hurricanes season was the second season of the former Hartford Whalers NHL franchise in Greensboro, North Carolina. The club qualified for the playoffs, placing first in the NHL Southeast division... ) |
28–15–6 |
| 50 | W | February 4, 1999 | 2–0 | @ St. Louis Blues (1998–99 1998–99 St. Louis Blues season Despite the loss of Brett Hull the Blues made the playoffs for the 20th straight season by finishing in 2nd place with a record of 37–32–13.-Offseason:Realignment came, as the NHL went from four to six divisions... ) |
29–15–6 |
| 51 | L | February 6, 1999 | 2–3 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1998–99 1998–99 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1998–99 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the franchise's 82nd season. Two moves occurred this season. The club moved from the Western to the Eastern Conference of the NHL. The club moved from Maple Leaf Gardens to the new Air Canada Centre arena... ) |
29–16–6 |
| 52 | L | February 9, 1999 | 3–4 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1998–99 1998–99 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-Trades:-Draft picks:Vancouver's picks at the 1998 NHL Entry Draft in Buffalo, New York.-External links:... ) |
29–17–6 |
| 53 | L | February 12, 1999 | 2–3 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1998–99 1998–99 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
29–18–6 |
| 54 | W | February 13, 1999 | 6–4 | Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... (1998–99 1998–99 Carolina Hurricanes season The 1998–99 Carolina Hurricanes season was the second season of the former Hartford Whalers NHL franchise in Greensboro, North Carolina. The club qualified for the playoffs, placing first in the NHL Southeast division... ) |
30–18–6 |
| 55 | T | February 15, 1999 | 3–3 OT | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1998–99 1998–99 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1998–99 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the franchise's 82nd season. Two moves occurred this season. The club moved from the Western to the Eastern Conference of the NHL. The club moved from Maple Leaf Gardens to the new Air Canada Centre arena... ) |
30–18–7 |
| 56 | W | February 17, 1999 | 7–1 | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Tampa Bay Lightning season The 1998–99 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the Lightning's seventh season of operation. The club again failed to make the playoffs.-All-Star Game:... ) |
31–18–7 |
| 57 | L | February 19, 1999 | 1–3 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1998–99 1998–99 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals;... ) |
31–19–7 |
| 58 | L | February 20, 1999 | 2–3 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1998–99 1998–99 New York Islanders season The 1998-99 New York Islanders season was the Islanders' 27th season of operation. The Islanders again missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
31–20–7 |
| 59 | W | February 22, 1999 | 3–2 | @ Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... (1998–99 1998–99 Tampa Bay Lightning season The 1998–99 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the Lightning's seventh season of operation. The club again failed to make the playoffs.-All-Star Game:... ) |
32–20–7 |
| 60 | T | February 25, 1999 | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Boston Bruins season -Game log:- Boston Bruins 4, Carolina Hurricanes 2 :- Buffalo Sabres 4, Boston Bruins 2 :-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
32–20–8 |
| 61 | W | February 28, 1999 | 4–1 | Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... (1998–99 1998–99 Phoenix Coyotes season The 1998–99 Phoenix Coyotes season was the Coyotes' third season in Phoenix. The Coyotes made the playoffs, losing in the first round.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Trades:-Waivers:... ) |
33–20–8 |
| 62 | W | March 3, 1999 | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1998–99 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the franchise's 82nd season. Two moves occurred this season. The club moved from the Western to the Eastern Conference of the NHL. The club moved from Maple Leaf Gardens to the new Air Canada Centre arena... ) |
34–20–8 |
| 63 | L | March 5, 1999 | 1–4 | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Boston Bruins season -Game log:- Boston Bruins 4, Carolina Hurricanes 2 :- Buffalo Sabres 4, Boston Bruins 2 :-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
34–21–8 |
| 64 | W | March 7, 1999 | 4–2 | @ 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... (1998–99 1998–99 New York Islanders season The 1998-99 New York Islanders season was the Islanders' 27th season of operation. The Islanders again missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
35–21–8 |
| 65 | W | March 9, 1999 | 3–2 | @ 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1998–99 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the Penguins' thirty-second season in the National Hockey League .-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Trades:-Farm teams:... ) |
36–21–8 |
| 66 | W | March 15, 1999 | 2–1 | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1998–99 1998–99 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-Trades:-Draft picks:Vancouver's picks at the 1998 NHL Entry Draft in Buffalo, New York.-External links:... ) |
37–21–8 |
| 67 | W | March 17, 1999 | 4–1 | @ 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 .... (1998–99 1998–99 Edmonton Oilers season The 1998–99 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' 20th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a 35–37–10 record in 1997–98, earning their 2nd straight playoff appearance... ) |
38–21–8 |
| 68 | L | March 20, 1999 | 1–3 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1998–99 1998–99 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1998–99 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the franchise's 82nd season. Two moves occurred this season. The club moved from the Western to the Eastern Conference of the NHL. The club moved from Maple Leaf Gardens to the new Air Canada Centre arena... ) |
38–22–8 |
| 69 | T | March 23, 1999 | 1–1 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:... (1998–99 1998–99 Buffalo Sabres season The 1998–99 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' 29th season in the National Hockey League. Miroslav Satan scored 40 goals. The Sabres would add centers Stu Barnes from the Pittsburgh Penguins and Joe Juneau from the Washington Capitals... ) |
38–22–9 |
| 70 | W | March 25, 1999 | 5–3 | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1998–99 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the Penguins' thirty-second season in the National Hockey League .-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Trades:-Farm teams:... ) |
39–22–9 |
| 71 | T | March 27, 1999 | 4–4 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Chicago Blackhawks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
39–22–10 |
| 72 | T | March 28, 1999 | 2–2 OT | @ Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... (1998–99 1998–99 Florida Panthers season The 1999–99 Florida Panthers season was their sixth season in the National Hockey League. The Panthers missed the playoffs, but made a big acquisition of Pavel Bure during the season.-Game log:-Playoffs:... ) |
39–22–11 |
| 73 | W | March 31, 1999 | 7–1 | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1998–99 1998–99 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 1998–99 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season was the sixth season in franchise history.-Game log:-Playoffs:The Mighty Ducks met the Detroit Red Wings in the first round of the playoffs. The Wings swept the Mighty Ducks in four games... ) |
40–22–11 |
| 74 | W | April 3, 1999 | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1998–99 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the Penguins' thirty-second season in the National Hockey League .-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Trades:-Farm teams:... ) |
41–22–11 |
| 75 | W | April 4, 1999 | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 New York Rangers season The 1998–99 New York Rangers season was the 73rd season for the franchise. The aspect of the season was that it was Wayne Gretzky’s final season.-The Great One Retires:... ) |
42–22–11 |
| 76 | L | April 6, 1999 | 2–4 | @ Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League , and play their home games at the 18,680-seat RBC Center... (1998–99 1998–99 Carolina Hurricanes season The 1998–99 Carolina Hurricanes season was the second season of the former Hartford Whalers NHL franchise in Greensboro, North Carolina. The club qualified for the playoffs, placing first in the NHL Southeast division... ) |
42–23–11 |
| 77 | W | April 8, 1999 | 1–0 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1998–99 1998–99 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
43–23–11 |
| 78 | W | April 10, 1999 | 6–2 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1998–99 1998–99 Montreal Canadiens season The 1998–99 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 90th season of play. The club finished 5th in the Northeast Division and did not qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. It had been the worst season in over forty years for the club. The Canadiens finished last in their division. Martin Rucinsky... ) |
44–23–11 |
| 79 | L | April 12, 1999 | 2–4 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1998–99 1998–99 New York Islanders season The 1998-99 New York Islanders season was the Islanders' 27th season of operation. The Islanders again missed the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
44–24–11 |
| 80 | W | April 14, 1999 | 2–1 | @ 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:... (1998–99 1998–99 Buffalo Sabres season The 1998–99 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' 29th season in the National Hockey League. Miroslav Satan scored 40 goals. The Sabres would add centers Stu Barnes from the Pittsburgh Penguins and Joe Juneau from the Washington Capitals... ) |
45–24–11 |
| 81 | W | April 16, 1999 | 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... (1998–99 1998–99 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1998–99 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 32nd season in the National Hockey League .In the off-season, the Flyers went looking for a new goaltender. Sean Burke hadn't worked out well enough and Ron Hextall was about to enter his final season as a backup... ) |
46–24–11 |
| 82 | W | April 17, 1999 | 4–1 | @ Nashville Predators Nashville Predators The Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1998–99 1998–99 Nashville Predators season The 1998–99 Nashville Predators season was the team's inaugural season. The team accumulated 28 wins and 47 losses, with seven games ending in ties for a total of 63 points, finishing in fourth place in the NHL Central, and 12th in the Western Conference... ) |
47–24–11 |
Playoffs
- note that teams in bold were the winner of the game. Scores are listed winner-loser style, not away-home style
Eastern Conference Quarter-finals
The Devils opened the 1999 playoffs against the Pittsburgh Penguins having failed to reach the second round of the playoffs in the three years following its 1995 Cup win. They appeared to be on their way to a series victory against the Penguins when they led Game 6 late; but Pittsburgh's Jaromir JagrJaromir Jagr
Jaromír Jágr is a Czech professional ice hockey right winger who plays for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League . Jágr formerly played with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals, and New York Rangers, serving as captain of the Penguins and the Rangers...
, silent all series to that point, scored with two minutes to go in the third to send the game to overtime and later scored the overtime winner to ensure a seventh game http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?O19990039. The Devils never recovered, never once leading in Game 7 before eventually losing 4-2 http://www.flyershistory.com/cgi-bin/poboxscore.cgi?O19990043.
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Regular season
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RW | 80 | 29 | 43 | 72 | 22 | 16 | 15 | 0 | 7 | |
| C | 78 | 27 | 37 | 64 | 119 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 8 | |
| C/RW | 82 | 24 | 33 | 57 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 3 | |
| C | 74 | 27 | 27 | 54 | 79 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 3 | |
| LW | 74 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 34 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 2 | |
| C | 76 | 13 | 33 | 46 | 18 | |||||
| 5 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||
| D | 72 | 11 | 35 | 46 | 26 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
| RW | 70 | 17 | 20 | 37 | 143 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 5 | |
| D | 70 | 5 | 26 | 31 | 114 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 52 | 15 | 13 | 28 | 20 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | |
| LW | 70 | 14 | 13 | 27 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
| LW | 53 | 11 | 16 | 27 | 28 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| D | 75 | 5 | 22 | 27 | 64 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| C/RW | 76 | 11 | 12 | 23 | 66 | |||||
| 3 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| LW | 47 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 28 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| LW | 64 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 240 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| D | 82 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 63 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 62 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 56 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 36 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 56 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 16 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 70 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 110 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 10 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| G | 70 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 16 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| G | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T | GA | GAA | SO | SA | SV | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4239 | 70 | 39 | 21 | 10 | 162 | 2.29 | 4 | 1728 | 1566 | .906 | |
| 726 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 30 | 2.48 | 1 | 294 | 264 | .898 | |
| Team: | 4965 | 82 | 47 | 24 | 11 | 192 | 2.32 | 5 | 2022 | 1830 | .905 |
Playoffs
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| RW | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| LW | 7 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| C | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 7 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C/RW | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| C/RW | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | GA | GAA | SO | SA | SV | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 425 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 2.82 | 0 | 139 | 119 | .856 | |
| Team: | 425 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 2.82 | 0 | 139 | 119 | .856 |
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;
Draft picks
The Devils' draft picks at the 1998 NHL Entry Draft1998 NHL Entry Draft
The 1998 NHL Entry Draft was held on June 27 at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, New York. A total of 258 players were drafted.- Selections by round :Club teams are located in North America unless otherwise noted.- Round one :- Round two :...
at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
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| Rd # | Pick # | Player | Nat | Pos | Team (League) | Notes |
| 1 | 26 | Mike Van Ryn Mike Van Ryn Michael Van Ryn is a former professional ice hockey defenceman. He attended Sir Fredrick Banting Secondary School in London, Ontario. He played for the St. Louis Blues, Florida Panthers, and Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League... |
 Canada |
D | University of Michigan University of Michigan The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan... (CCHA Central Collegiate Hockey Association The Central Collegiate Hockey Association is a NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey college athletic conference that operates mostly in Michigan and Ohio, although it also has members in Alaska and Indiana. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as a hockey-only conference. It holds its championship... ) |
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| 1 | 27 | Scott Gomez Scott Gomez Scott Carlos Gomez is an American ice hockey center of both Mexican and Colombian descent, currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
 United States |
C | Tri-City Americans Tri-City Americans The Tri-City Americans are a major junior ice hockey team of the Western Hockey League, based in Kennewick, Washington. The team plays its home games at the Toyota Center... (WHL Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... ) |
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| 2 | 37 | Christian Berglund Christian Berglund Christian Berglund is a professional Swedish ice hockey player currently playing for Färjestads BK in Elitserien.He began his career in Swedish Elite League with Färjestads BK and Swedish World Junior Championship teams... |
 Sweden |
C | Färjestads BK Färjestads BK Färjestads Bollklubb is a Swedish professional ice hockey team based in Karlstad. Färjestad has had 18 Swedish Championship final appearances, winning nine times since Elitserien was started in 1975. The team plays in the highest Swedish league, and have done so since 1965... (Elitserien Elitserien Elitserien, is a professional ice hockey league composed of twelve teams in Sweden... ) |
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| 3 | 82 | Brian Gionta Brian Gionta Brian Joseph Gionta is an American professional ice hockey player and captain of the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League , and is the second American-born captain of the Canadiens and its first sole American-born captain... |
United States |
RW | Boston College Boston College Boston College is a private Jesuit research university located in the village of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA. The main campus is bisected by the border between the cities of Boston and Newton. It has 9,200 full-time undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students. Its name reflects its early... (Hockey East Hockey East Hockey East Association is a NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey conference which operates in New England. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as a hockey-only conference.... ) |
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| 4 | 96 | Mikko Jokela Mikko Jokela Mikko Jokela is a Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman. He played one game in the National Hockey League for the Vancouver Canucks in 2003.... |
 Finland |
D | HIFK Helsinki HIFK Idrottsföreningen Kamraterna i Helsingfors is a sports club from Helsinki, Finland. Formed in 1897 HIFK is the oldest IFK club in Finland. The club has activities in many sports, including football, ice hockey, bandy, floorball, handball, athletics and bowling. HIFK Soccer ry is part of the... (SM-liiga SM-liiga The SM-liiga is the top professional ice hockey league in Finland. As of March 2008, it is ranked by the IIHF as the second strongest league in Europe. It was created in 1975 to replace the SM-sarja, which was fundamentally an amateur league. The SM-liiga is not directly overseen by the Finnish Ice... ) |
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| 4 | 105 | Pierre Dagenais Pierre Dagenais Pierre Dagenais is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for Akwesasne Warriors of the Federal Hockey League.-Amateur:... |
Canada |
LW | Rouyn-Noranda Huskies Rouyn-Noranda Huskies The Rouyn-Noranda Huskies are a junior ice hockey team of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The team is based out of Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec. The team plays its home games at the Iamgold Arena... (QMJHL Quebec Major Junior Hockey League The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League... ) |
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| 5 | 119 | Anton But |  Russia |
LW | Torpedo-2 Yaroslavl Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Hockey Club Lokomotiv , also known as Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, is a Russian professional ice hockey team based in Yaroslavl. The name of the team is derived from its owner, Russian Railways, the national railroad operator.... (Russian Super League) |
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| 5 | 143 | Ryan Flinn | Canada |
LW | Laval Titan College Francais Laval Titan The Laval Titan was one of the names used by a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League franchise that played in Laval, Quebec, between 1971 and 1998.-History:... (QMJHL) |
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| 6 | 172 | Jacques Lariviere | Canada |
LW | Moncton Wildcats Moncton Wildcats The Moncton Wildcats are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. They play at the Moncton Coliseum in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.... (QMJHL) |
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| 7 | 199 | Erik Jensen | United States |
W | Des Moines Buccaneers Des Moines Buccaneers The Des Moines Buccaneers are a Tier 1 junior ice hockey team of the United States Hockey League . The team played in the West Division starting in the 2009 - 2010 season.... (USHL United States Hockey League The United States Hockey League is the top junior ice hockey league in the United States. The USHL has 16 member teams located in the Midwestern United States, consisting of players who are 20 years of age and younger... ) |
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| 8 | 227 | Marko Ahosilta | Finland |
F | KalPa Kuopio KalPa The Kalevan Pallo is an ice hockey team in the SM-liiga. They play in Kuopio, Finland at the Niiralan monttu.-Team history:Established in 1929, the full name of the company that runs the representative team is KalPa Hockey Oy. The majority of the company is owned by NHL players Sami Kapanen and... (SM-liiga) |
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| 9 | 257 | Ryan Held | Canada |
W | Kitchener Rangers Kitchener Rangers The Kitchener Rangers are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League that have called Kitchener, Ontario, Canada their home since 1963. The Rangers are a publicly owned hockey team, governed by a 40-person Board of Directors made up of season ticket subscribers. The Rangers hosted... (OHL Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |