2005–06 Carolina Hurricanes season
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The 2005–06 Carolina Hurricanes
season
was the franchise's 34th
season
, 27th season in the National Hockey League
and 9th as the Hurricanes. On April 7, the Hurricanes scored three short-handed goals in a 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals. The Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup
to win the second championship in team history. In 1973, the Whalers
won the inaugural championship of the World Hockey Association
.
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...
season
Season (sports)
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was the franchise's 34th
Carolina Hurricanes seasons
The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the NHL. This list documents the records and playoff results for all 11 seasons the Carolina Hurricanes have completed in the NHL...
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...
, 27th season 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...
and 9th as the Hurricanes. On April 7, the Hurricanes scored three short-handed goals in a 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals. The Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup
Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug...
to win the second championship in team history. In 1973, the 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...
won the inaugural championship of the World Hockey Association
World Hockey Association
The World Hockey Association was a professional ice hockey league that operated in North America from 1972 to 1979. It was the first major competition for the National Hockey League since the collapse of the Western Hockey League in 1926...
.
Offseason
Key dates prior to the start of the season:- The 2005 NHL Entry Draft2005 NHL Entry DraftThe 2005 NHL Entry Draft was the 43rd NHL Entry Draft.As a lockout cancelled the games of the 2004–05 NHL season, the draft order was determined by lottery on July 22, 2005. Teams were assigned 1 to 3 balls based on their playoff appearances and first overall draft picks from the past three years...
took place in Ottawa, Ontario on July 30, 2005. - The free agencyFree agentIn professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
period began on July 1.
NHL Draft
| Round | # | Player | Position | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Jack Johnson | Defense | U.S. National Team Development Program | |
| 2 | 58 | Nate Hagemo | Defense | University of Minnesota University of Minnesota The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is a public research university located in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is the oldest and largest part of the University of Minnesota system and has the fourth-largest main campus student body in the United States, with 52,557... (WCHA) |
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| 3 | 64 | Joe Barnes Joe Barnes (ice hockey) Joe Barnes is a professional ice hockey centre. He was drafted in the third round, 64th overall, by the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.... |
Center | Saskatoon Blades Saskatoon Blades The Saskatoon Blades are a junior ice hockey team in the Eastern Division of the Western Hockey League. They are based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, playing at the 15,195 seat Credit Union Centre.-History:... (WHL) |
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| 4 | 94 | Jakub Vojta Jakub Vojta Jakub Vojta is a Czech football midfielder currently playing for FC Slovan Liberec.- External links :* *... |
Defense | HC Sparta Praha Jr. (Czech) | |
| 4 | 123 | Ondrej Otcenas Ondrej Otčenáš Ondrej Otčenáš is a Slovakian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for HKm Zvolen in the Slovak Extraliga.-External links:... |
Center/Winger | Trenčín Trencín Trenčín is a city in western Slovakia of the central Váh River valley near the Czech border, around from Bratislava. It has a population of more than 56,000, which makes it the ninth largest municipality of the country and is the seat of the Trenčín Region and the Trenčín District... Jr. (Slovakia) |
|
| 5 | 145 | Tim Kunes | Center | New England Jr. Falcons (EJHL) | |
| 5 | 159 | Risto Korhonen | Winger | Kärpät Kärpät Oulun Kärpät is an ice hockey team in the SM-liiga based in Oulu, Finland. Their logo features a stoat ; "kärpät" is Finnish for stoats or ermines. The team has won five league championships .-History:... Jr. (Finnish Jr.) |
|
| 6 | 192 | Nicolas Blanchard | Center | Chicoutimi Saguenéens Chicoutimi Saguenéens The Chicoutimi Saguenéens are a junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The team is based out of Chicoutimi, Quebec . The team plays its home games at the Centre Georges-Vézina.-History:... (QMJHL) |
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| 7 | 198 | Kyle Lawson | Defense | U.S. National Team Development Program |
Free Agency
- On August 6, 2005, Whitney signed a 2 year contract with the Carolina Hurricanes of the NHL's Eastern Conference paying him $1.5 million per year.
- During the free agent signing period following the end of the 2004–2005 NHL lockout, Stillman agreed to a three year contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on August 2, 2005.
October
Record for month 8-2-1 (Home 5-0-0 Away 3-2-1)| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L | October 5, 2005 | 2–5 | @ Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... (2005–06 2005–06 Tampa Bay Lightning season The 2005–06 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the 14th National Hockey League season in Tampa Bay, Florida. The Lightning hoped to defend their Stanley Cup championship, which they won in 2003–04.-Game log:-Forwards:... ) |
0–1–0 |
| 2 | W | October 7, 2005 | 3–2 SO | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (2005–06 2005–06 Pittsburgh Penguins season The Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 39th season in the National Hockey League. It was the rookie season for first-overall draft pick Sidney Crosby.-Sidney Crosby:... ) |
1–1–0 |
| 3 | L | October 8, 2005 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 New York Islanders season The 2005–06 New York Islanders season was the Islanders' 34th season. The Islanders replaced coach Steve Stirling, replacing him with Brad Shaw. The team did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
1–2–0 |
| 4 | W | October 12, 2005 | 7–2 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (2005–06) |
2–2–0 |
| 5 | W | October 15, 2005 | 6–1 | @ New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2005–06 2005–06 New Jersey Devils season The 2005–06 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 24th in the National Hockey League since the franchise moved to New Jersey. It was the team's first season back after the NHL canceled the previous season, due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout. The Devils rallied from a poor first half of the season to... ) |
3–2–0 |
| 6 | L | October 20, 2005 | 4–5 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2005–06 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 89th season of the franchise, 79th season as the Maple Leafs.-Off season:Key dates prior to the start of the season:*The 2005 NHL Entry Draft took place in Ottawa, Ontario on July 30, 2005.... ) |
3–2–1 |
| 7 | W | October 22, 2005 | 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... (2005–06) |
4–2–1 |
| 8 | W | October 24, 2005 | 3–2 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Ottawa Senators season The 2005–06 Ottawa Senators season was the 14th NHL season of the Ottawa Senators. After one of their franchise-best regular seasons, finishing with 113 points, the Senators made it to the Eastern Conference Semi-final, in which the Buffalo Sabres eliminated Ottawa in five... ) |
5–2–1 |
| 9 | W | October 26, 2005 | 4–3 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Boston Bruins season The 2005–06 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins' 82nd season of operation. The Bruins slipped to 13th in the Eastern Conference and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Offseason:Key dates prior to the start of the season:... ) |
6–2–1 |
| 10 | W | October 28, 2005 | 8–6 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2005–06 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 39th season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers were one of the more active teams once the NHL Lockout came to an end... ) |
7–2–1 |
| 11 | W | October 29, 2005 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Pittsburgh Penguins season The Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 39th season in the National Hockey League. It was the rookie season for first-overall draft pick Sidney Crosby.-Sidney Crosby:... ) |
8–2–1 |
November
Record for month 8-5-0 (Home 4-4-0 Away 4-1-0)| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | W | November 3, 2005 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2005–06 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 89th season of the franchise, 79th season as the Maple Leafs.-Off season:Key dates prior to the start of the season:*The 2005 NHL Entry Draft took place in Ottawa, Ontario on July 30, 2005.... ) |
9–2–1 |
| 13 | W | November 5, 2005 | 2–0 | Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... (2005–06 2005–06 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. They last made the playoffs in 2000.-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
10–2–1 |
| 14 | W | November 9, 2005 | 5–3 | @ 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:... (2005–06 2005–06 Buffalo Sabres season The 2005–06 Buffalo Sabres season not only saw the team advance to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since the 2000–01 season, but saw them advance to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals before losing to the eventual Stanley Cup champions, the Carolina Hurricanes.The Sabres were one... ) |
11–2–1 |
| 15 | W | November 11, 2005 | 1–0 | @ Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... (2005–06 2005–06 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. They last made the playoffs in 2000.-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
12–2–1 |
| 16 | L | November 12, 2005 | 0–9 | Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... (2005–06 2005–06 Atlanta Thrashers season The 2005–06 Atlanta Thrashers season was the Thrashers' seventh season. The Thrashers again did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
12–3–1 |
| 17 | W | November 15, 2005 | 2–1 | @ 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Ottawa Senators season The 2005–06 Ottawa Senators season was the 14th NHL season of the Ottawa Senators. After one of their franchise-best regular seasons, finishing with 113 points, the Senators made it to the Eastern Conference Semi-final, in which the Buffalo Sabres eliminated Ottawa in five... ) |
13–3–1 |
| 18 | W | November 17, 2005 | 5–1 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 New York Rangers season The 2005–06 New York Rangers season was the National Hockey League franchise's 79th season of play and their 80th season overall. It marked a resurgence for the Rangers, with their highest point total since their 1993–94 championship, and a return to the playoffs for the first time since 1996–97... ) |
14–3–1 |
| 19 | L | November 19, 2005 | 3–4 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (2005–06 2005–06 New York Rangers season The 2005–06 New York Rangers season was the National Hockey League franchise's 79th season of play and their 80th season overall. It marked a resurgence for the Rangers, with their highest point total since their 1993–94 championship, and a return to the playoffs for the first time since 1996–97... ) |
14–4–1 |
| 20 | L | November 20, 2005 | 2–5 | Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... (2005–06 2005–06 Tampa Bay Lightning season The 2005–06 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the 14th National Hockey League season in Tampa Bay, Florida. The Lightning hoped to defend their Stanley Cup championship, which they won in 2003–04.-Game log:-Forwards:... ) |
14–5–1 |
| 21 | L | November 22, 2005 | 3–5 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Ottawa Senators season The 2005–06 Ottawa Senators season was the 14th NHL season of the Ottawa Senators. After one of their franchise-best regular seasons, finishing with 113 points, the Senators made it to the Eastern Conference Semi-final, in which the Buffalo Sabres eliminated Ottawa in five... ) |
14–6–1 |
| 22 | W | November 25, 2005 | 4–3 SO | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2005–06 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 89th season of the franchise, 79th season as the Maple Leafs.-Off season:Key dates prior to the start of the season:*The 2005 NHL Entry Draft took place in Ottawa, Ontario on July 30, 2005.... ) |
15–6–1 |
| 23 | L | November 27, 2005 | 2–5 | Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... (2005–06 2005–06 Atlanta Thrashers season The 2005–06 Atlanta Thrashers season was the Thrashers' seventh season. The Thrashers again did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
15–7–1 |
| 24 | W | November 29, 2005 | 4–3 OT | @ Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... (2005–06 2005–06 Atlanta Thrashers season The 2005–06 Atlanta Thrashers season was the Thrashers' seventh season. The Thrashers again did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
16–7–1 |
December
Record for month 8-3-3 (Home 6-0-1 Away 2-3-2)| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | L | December 2, 2005 | 4–5 SO | @ Dallas Stars Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The team was founded during the 1967 NHL expansion as the Minnesota North Stars, based in Bloomington, Minnesota. The... (2005–06 2005–06 Dallas Stars season The 2005–06 Dallas Stars season was the Stars' 13th season in the city of Dallas, the 39th overall of the franchise. This was the season following the 2004–05 season which was canceled due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout.-Game log:-Regular season:Scoring... ) |
16–7–2 |
| 26 | L | December 3, 2005 | 4–8 | @ Phoenix Coyotes Phoenix Coyotes The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena.... (2005–06 2005–06 Phoenix Coyotes season The Phoenix Coyotes season involved Wayne Gretzky becoming the head coach.Key dates prior to the start of the season:*The 2005 NHL Entry Draft took place in Ottawa, Ontario on July 30, 2005.*The free agency period began on July 1.-Offseason:... ) |
16–8–2 |
| 27 | W | December 6, 2005 | 6–2 | @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (2005–06 2005–06 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim season The 2005–06 Anaheim Ducks season was the 13th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 15, 1993.-2005 Offseason:On June 20, the Ducks hired Brian Burke as their Executive Vice President and General Manager... ) |
17–8–2 |
| 28 | W | December 8, 2005 | 3–2 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (2005–06 2005–06 Los Angeles Kings season The 2005–06 Los Angeles Kings season was the 39th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 5, 1967. It began with wholesale changes, as during the off-season the Kings acquired centers Pavol Demitra and Jeremy Roenick to help solidify their offense, as well as... ) |
18–8–2 |
| 29 | L | December 10, 2005 | 3–4 | @ San Jose Sharks San Jose Sharks The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (2005–06 2005–06 San Jose Sharks season -Game log:-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
18–9–2 |
| 30 | W | December 13, 2005 | 5–3 | Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (2005–06 2005–06 Chicago Blackhawks season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
19–9–2 |
| 31 | W | December 15, 2005 | 2–1 | Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (2005–06 2005–06 Columbus Blue Jackets season The 2005–06 Columbus Blue Jackets season was the sixth National Hockey League season in Columbus, Ohio. The team's final position in the standings was hampered by a slow start that resulted from losing a number of key players, including goals leader Rick Nash, to injury... ) |
20–9–2 |
| 32 | W | December 17, 2005 | 4–1 | New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2005–06 2005–06 New Jersey Devils season The 2005–06 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 24th in the National Hockey League since the franchise moved to New Jersey. It was the team's first season back after the NHL canceled the previous season, due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout. The Devils rallied from a poor first half of the season to... ) |
21–9–2 |
| 33 | W | December 20, 2005 | 6–4 | Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... (2005–06 2005–06 Tampa Bay Lightning season The 2005–06 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the 14th National Hockey League season in Tampa Bay, Florida. The Lightning hoped to defend their Stanley Cup championship, which they won in 2003–04.-Game log:-Forwards:... ) |
22–9–2 |
| 34 | W | December 23, 2005 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. They last made the playoffs in 2000.-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
23–9–2 |
| 35 | L | December 26, 2005 | 4–5 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Tampa Bay Lightning season The 2005–06 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the 14th National Hockey League season in Tampa Bay, Florida. The Lightning hoped to defend their Stanley Cup championship, which they won in 2003–04.-Game log:-Forwards:... ) |
23–9–3 |
| 36 | L | December 28, 2005 | 2–6 | @ 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Ottawa Senators season The 2005–06 Ottawa Senators season was the 14th NHL season of the Ottawa Senators. After one of their franchise-best regular seasons, finishing with 113 points, the Senators made it to the Eastern Conference Semi-final, in which the Buffalo Sabres eliminated Ottawa in five... ) |
23–10–3 |
| 37 | L | December 29, 2005 | 3–4 OT | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2005–06 2005–06 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2005–06 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 39th season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers were one of the more active teams once the NHL Lockout came to an end... ) |
23–10–4 |
| 38 | W | December 31, 2005 | 5–3 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (2005–06 2005–06 Montreal Canadiens season The 2005–06 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 97th season, 89th in the National Hockey League. The Canadiens would qualify for the playoffs, eventually being eliminated in the Eastern Conference Quarter-finals by the Carolina Hurricanes 4 games to 2.... ) |
24–10–4 |
January
Record for month 13-1-0 (Home 8-0-0 Away 5-1-0)| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | W | January 4, 2006 | 4–3 | Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... (2005–06 2005–06 Atlanta Thrashers season The 2005–06 Atlanta Thrashers season was the Thrashers' seventh season. The Thrashers again did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
25–10–4 |
| 40 | W | January 6, 2006 | 4–1 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2005–06 2005–06 New York Islanders season The 2005–06 New York Islanders season was the Islanders' 34th season. The Islanders replaced coach Steve Stirling, replacing him with Brad Shaw. The team did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
26–10–4 |
| 41 | W | January 7, 2006 | 3–0 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2005–06 2005–06 New York Islanders season The 2005–06 New York Islanders season was the Islanders' 34th season. The Islanders replaced coach Steve Stirling, replacing him with Brad Shaw. The team did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
27–10–4 |
| 42 | W | January 10, 2006 | 3–2 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (2005–06 2005–06 Detroit Red Wings season The 2005–06 Detroit Red Wings season was the 80th National Hockey League season in Detroit, Michigan. The Wings once again found themselves having the best regular season record, scoring 124 points for the second highest point total in franchise history.... ) |
28–10–4 |
| 43 | W | January 13, 2006 | 5–4 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Nashville Predators season The 2005–06 Nashville Predators season was the eighth season of the Nashville Predators. The Predators qualified for the postseason for the second consecutive season.-Regular season:... ) |
29–10–4 |
| 44 | W | January 15, 2006 | 4–2 | St. Louis Blues (2005–06 2005–06 St. Louis Blues season The 2005–06 St. Louis Blues season was the 39th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri, and the first since the 2004–05 NHL lockout. The Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 21 wins, 46 losses and 15 losses in overtime, good for an NHL season-low of 57 points... ) |
30–10–4 |
| 45 | W | January 17, 2006 | 4–3 SO | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2005–06 2005–06 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2005–06 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 39th season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers were one of the more active teams once the NHL Lockout came to an end... ) |
31–10–4 |
| 46 | W | January 19, 2006 | 4–3 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2005–06 2005–06 New York Islanders season The 2005–06 New York Islanders season was the Islanders' 34th season. The Islanders replaced coach Steve Stirling, replacing him with Brad Shaw. The team did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
32–10–4 |
| 47 | L | January 21, 2006 | 2–5 | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (2005–06) |
32–11–4 |
| 48 | W | January 23, 2006 | 7–3 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (2005–06 2005–06 Montreal Canadiens season The 2005–06 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 97th season, 89th in the National Hockey League. The Canadiens would qualify for the playoffs, eventually being eliminated in the Eastern Conference Quarter-finals by the Carolina Hurricanes 4 games to 2.... ) |
33–11–4 |
| 49 | W | January 25, 2006 | 4–3 SO | @ Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... (2005–06 2005–06 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. They last made the playoffs in 2000.-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
34–11–4 |
| 50 | W | January 26, 2006 | 5–1 | @ Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... (2005–06 2005–06 Atlanta Thrashers season The 2005–06 Atlanta Thrashers season was the Thrashers' seventh season. The Thrashers again did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
35–11–4 |
| 51 | W | January 28, 2006 | 4–1 | Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... (2005–06 2005–06 Atlanta Thrashers season The 2005–06 Atlanta Thrashers season was the Thrashers' seventh season. The Thrashers again did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
36–11–4 |
| 52 | W | January 31, 2006 | 8–2 | @ 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 ... (2005–06 2005–06 Montreal Canadiens season The 2005–06 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 97th season, 89th in the National Hockey League. The Canadiens would qualify for the playoffs, eventually being eliminated in the Eastern Conference Quarter-finals by the Carolina Hurricanes 4 games to 2.... ) |
37–11–4 |
February
Record for month 2-3-0 (Home 1-1-0 Away 1-2-0)| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | L | February 3, 2006 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 New Jersey Devils season The 2005–06 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 24th in the National Hockey League since the franchise moved to New Jersey. It was the team's first season back after the NHL canceled the previous season, due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout. The Devils rallied from a poor first half of the season to... ) |
37–12–4 |
| 54 | W | February 5, 2006 | 4–3 SO | @ 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Boston Bruins season The 2005–06 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins' 82nd season of operation. The Bruins slipped to 13th in the Eastern Conference and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Offseason:Key dates prior to the start of the season:... ) |
38–12–4 |
| 55 | L | February 9, 2006 | 3–5 | @ Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... (2005–06 2005–06 Tampa Bay Lightning season The 2005–06 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the 14th National Hockey League season in Tampa Bay, Florida. The Lightning hoped to defend their Stanley Cup championship, which they won in 2003–04.-Game log:-Forwards:... ) |
38–13–4 |
| 56 | L | February 10, 2006 | 3–4 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (2005–06 2005–06 Pittsburgh Penguins season The Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 39th season in the National Hockey League. It was the rookie season for first-overall draft pick Sidney Crosby.-Sidney Crosby:... ) |
38–14–4 |
| 57 | W | February 12, 2006 | 4–3 SO | 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:... (2005–06 2005–06 Buffalo Sabres season The 2005–06 Buffalo Sabres season not only saw the team advance to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since the 2000–01 season, but saw them advance to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals before losing to the eventual Stanley Cup champions, the Carolina Hurricanes.The Sabres were one... ) |
39–14–4 |
March
Record for month 9-5-2 (Home 5-2-0 Away 4-3-2)| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | W | March 1, 2006 | 4–3 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Boston Bruins season The 2005–06 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins' 82nd season of operation. The Bruins slipped to 13th in the Eastern Conference and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Offseason:Key dates prior to the start of the season:... ) |
40–14–4 |
| 59 | W | March 3, 2006 | 5–2 | Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... (2005–06 2005–06 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. They last made the playoffs in 2000.-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
41–14–4 |
| 60 | W | March 4, 2006 | 7–5 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (2005–06 2005–06 Pittsburgh Penguins season The Pittsburgh Penguins season was the team's 39th season in the National Hockey League. It was the rookie season for first-overall draft pick Sidney Crosby.-Sidney Crosby:... ) |
42–14–4 |
| 61 | W | March 6, 2006 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 New York Rangers season The 2005–06 New York Rangers season was the National Hockey League franchise's 79th season of play and their 80th season overall. It marked a resurgence for the Rangers, with their highest point total since their 1993–94 championship, and a return to the playoffs for the first time since 1996–97... ) |
43–14–4 |
| 62 | L | March 8, 2006 | 2–3 SO | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2005–06 2005–06 Philadelphia Flyers season The 2005–06 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 39th season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers were one of the more active teams once the NHL Lockout came to an end... ) |
43–14–5 |
| 63 | L | March 10, 2006 | 3–5 | @ 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. They last made the playoffs in 2000.-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
43–15–5 |
| 64 | L | March 11, 2006 | 3–4 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. They last made the playoffs in 2000.-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
43–15–6 |
| 65 | W | March 14, 2006 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 New York Rangers season The 2005–06 New York Rangers season was the National Hockey League franchise's 79th season of play and their 80th season overall. It marked a resurgence for the Rangers, with their highest point total since their 1993–94 championship, and a return to the playoffs for the first time since 1996–97... ) |
44–15–6 |
| 66 | W | March 16, 2006 | 5–1 | @ 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 ... (2005–06 2005–06 Montreal Canadiens season The 2005–06 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 97th season, 89th in the National Hockey League. The Canadiens would qualify for the playoffs, eventually being eliminated in the Eastern Conference Quarter-finals by the Carolina Hurricanes 4 games to 2.... ) |
45–15–6 |
| 67 | L | March 18, 2006 | 2–4 | @ 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Boston Bruins season The 2005–06 Boston Bruins season was the Boston Bruins' 82nd season of operation. The Bruins slipped to 13th in the Eastern Conference and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Offseason:Key dates prior to the start of the season:... ) |
45–16–6 |
| 68 | L | March 21, 2006 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 2005–06 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 89th season of the franchise, 79th season as the Maple Leafs.-Off season:Key dates prior to the start of the season:*The 2005 NHL Entry Draft took place in Ottawa, Ontario on July 30, 2005.... ) |
45–17–6 |
| 69 | W | March 22, 2006 | 4–3 | @ 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:... (2005–06 2005–06 Buffalo Sabres season The 2005–06 Buffalo Sabres season not only saw the team advance to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since the 2000–01 season, but saw them advance to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals before losing to the eventual Stanley Cup champions, the Carolina Hurricanes.The Sabres were one... ) |
46–17–6 |
| 70 | L | March 25, 2006 | 1–3 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (2005–06) |
46–18–6 |
| 71 | W | March 27, 2006 | 2–1 | 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Tampa Bay Lightning season The 2005–06 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the 14th National Hockey League season in Tampa Bay, Florida. The Lightning hoped to defend their Stanley Cup championship, which they won in 2003–04.-Game log:-Forwards:... ) |
47–18–6 |
| 72 | L | March 29, 2006 | 1–5 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (2005–06) |
47–19–6 |
| 73 | W | March 31, 2006 | 3–2 | Florida Panthers Florida Panthers The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the... (2005–06 2005–06 Florida Panthers season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Panthers failed to qualify for the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. They last made the playoffs in 2000.-Player stats:-External links:... ) |
48–19–6 |
April
Record for month 4-3-2 (Home 2-1-1 Away 2-2-1)| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | L | April 1, 2006 | 2–5 | @ Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... (2005–06 2005–06 Atlanta Thrashers season The 2005–06 Atlanta Thrashers season was the Thrashers' seventh season. The Thrashers again did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
48–20–6 |
| 75 | W | April 3, 2006 | 6–5 OT | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (2005–06) |
49–20–6 |
| 76 | W | April 5, 2006 | 4–3 SO | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (2005–06) |
50–20–6 |
| 77 | W | April 7, 2006 | 4–3 | @ 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... (2005–06) |
51–20–6 |
| 78 | L | April 8, 2006 | 2–5 | @ Atlanta Thrashers Atlanta Thrashers The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season... (2005–06 2005–06 Atlanta Thrashers season The 2005–06 Atlanta Thrashers season was the Thrashers' seventh season. The Thrashers again did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
51–21–6 |
| 79 | L | April 11, 2006 | 3–4 OT | New Jersey Devils New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (2005–06 2005–06 New Jersey Devils season The 2005–06 New Jersey Devils season was the team's 24th in the National Hockey League since the franchise moved to New Jersey. It was the team's first season back after the NHL canceled the previous season, due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout. The Devils rallied from a poor first half of the season to... ) |
51–21–7 |
| 80 | W | April 14, 2006 | 5–4 SO | Tampa Bay Lightning Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the... (2005–06 2005–06 Tampa Bay Lightning season The 2005–06 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the 14th National Hockey League season in Tampa Bay, Florida. The Lightning hoped to defend their Stanley Cup championship, which they won in 2003–04.-Game log:-Forwards:... ) |
52–21–7 |
| 81 | L | April 15, 2006 | 2–3 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... (2005–06 2005–06 Tampa Bay Lightning season The 2005–06 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the 14th National Hockey League season in Tampa Bay, Florida. The Lightning hoped to defend their Stanley Cup championship, which they won in 2003–04.-Game log:-Forwards:... ) |
52–21–8 |
| 82 | L | April 18, 2006 | 0–4 | 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:... (2005–06 2005–06 Buffalo Sabres season The 2005–06 Buffalo Sabres season not only saw the team advance to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since the 2000–01 season, but saw them advance to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals before losing to the eventual Stanley Cup champions, the Carolina Hurricanes.The Sabres were one... ) |
52–22–8 |
Forwards
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty Minutes| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Staal Eric Staal Eric Craig Staal is a Canadian ice hockey player and the captain of the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League... |
82 | 45 | 55 | 100 | -8 | 81 |
| Cory Stillman Cory Stillman Cory Stillman is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player.- Playing career :Stillman grew up in Peterborough, Ontario playing hockey for the Minor Petes program. He also played competitive baseball. In 1989–90, Stillman played for the Peterborough Roadrunners Jr.B... |
72 | 21 | 55 | 76 | -9 | 32 |
| Justin Williams Justin Williams Justin Williams is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League... |
82 | 31 | 45 | 76 | 1 | 60 |
| Rod Brind'Amour Rod Brind'Amour Roderic Jean Brind'Amour is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played 20 seasons in the National Hockey League for the St. Louis Blues, Philadelphia Flyers and Carolina Hurricanes. He captained the Hurricanes to the franchise's first Stanley Cup championship in... |
78 | 31 | 39 | 70 | 8 | 68 |
| Erik Cole Erik Cole Erik Cole is an American professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League . He has played most of his career with the Carolina Hurricanes. He also played a brief stint with the Edmonton Oilers before returning to Carolina in 2009... |
60 | 30 | 29 | 59 | 19 | 54 |
| Ray Whitney | 63 | 17 | 38 | 55 | 0 | 42 |
| Matt Cullen Matt Cullen Matthew David Cullen is a professional ice hockey center, who currently is an alternate captain of the Minnesota Wild of the NHL.-Playing career:... |
78 | 25 | 24 | 49 | 4 | 40 |
| Kevyn Adams Kevyn Adams Kevyn W. Adams is a retired professional ice hockey center in the National Hockey League who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Columbus Blue Jackets, Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, Phoenix Coyotes and the Chicago Blackhawks, and is currently the Associate Coach for the Buffalo Sabres... |
82 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 0 | 36 |
| Craig Adams | 67 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 1 | 51 |
| Doug Weight Doug Weight Douglas Daniel Weight is a retired American professional ice hockey player who is currently an Assistant Coach and Special Assistant to the General Manager for the New York Islanders. During his 19-year National Hockey League career, he played for the New York Rangers, Edmonton Oilers, Carolina... |
23 | 4 | 9 | 13 | -6 | 25 |
| Chad LaRose Chad Larose Chad LaRose is a professional ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
49 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 35 |
| Andrew Ladd Andrew Ladd Andrew Ladd is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger and captain of the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League . He was originally drafted in 2004 by the Carolina Hurricanes and won the Stanley Cup with them in 2006... |
29 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 4 |
| Josef Vasicek Josef Vasicek Josef Vašíček was a Czech professional ice hockey player. Vasicek last played for Lokomotiv Yaroslavl of the Kontinental Hockey League and died when the team's aircraft charter crashed on September 7, 2011... |
23 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 8 |
| Mark Recchi Mark Recchi Mark Louis Recchi is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played 22 years in the National Hockey League , most notably for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers, Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens... |
20 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -8 | 12 |
| Niklas Nordgren Niklas Nordgren Niklas Nordgren, born June 28, 1979 in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden is an ice hockey player currently playing for the Kloten Flyers.-Playing career:Nordgren was drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes in Round 8, 195th overall at the 1997 NHL Entry Draft, but remained in Sweden and made his Swedish Elitserien... |
43 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 40 |
| Radim Vrbata Radim Vrbata Radim Vrbata is a Czech professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
16 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| Michael Zigomanis Michael Zigomanis Michael "Mike" Zigomanis is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre. He is currently with the Toronto Maple Leafs organization of the National Hockey League.-Early life:... |
21 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| David Gove David Gove David Gove is an American ice hockey player who currently is an unrestricted free agent. He most recently played with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League during the 2008–09 season.... |
1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Keith Aucoin Keith Aucoin Keith Aucoin is an American hockey player who plays for the Hershey Bears, in the Washington Capitals system.-Playing career:... |
7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 4 |
| Jesse Boulerice Jesse Boulerice Jesse Boulerice is an American retired ice hockey player. Boulerice's notoriety stems from two violent incidents, one when playing junior hockey where he used his stick like a bat and smashed Guelph Storm forward Andrew Long in the face, and the other in the NHL where he cross-checked Ryan Kesler... |
26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 51 |
Defensemen
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty Minutes| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frantisek Kaberle František Kaberle František "Frank" Kaberle is a Czech professional ice hockey defenceman, currently playing for HC Pardubice of the Czech Extraliga. During the 2005–06 season, he won his first Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes. He has previously played for Modo Hockey, the Los Angeles Kings, the Atlanta... |
77 | 6 | 38 | 44 | 8 | 46 |
| Bret Hedican Bret Hedican Bret Michael Hedican is a retired American professional ice hockey player and a two-time US Olympian.-Playing career:Hedican was drafted 198th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft. A product of St. Cloud State University, Hedican made his NHL debut in the 1991–92 season with... |
74 | 5 | 22 | 27 | 11 | 58 |
| Aaron Ward | 71 | 6 | 19 | 25 | 2 | 62 |
| Oleg Tverdovsky Oleg Tverdovsky Oleh Fedorovych "Oleg" Tverdovsky is a Ukrainian-Russian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for Salavat Yulaev Ufa of the Kontinental Hockey League .-Early years:... |
72 | 3 | 20 | 23 | -1 | 37 |
| Mike Commodore Mike Commodore Michael Commodore is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
72 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 138 |
| Andrew Hutchinson Andrew Hutchinson Andrew Hutchinson is a professional ice hockey defenseman, who is currently playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
36 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -2 | 18 |
| Glen Wesley Glen Wesley Glen Edwin Wesley is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman who played 10 seasons for the Hartford Whalers/Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League. He began his career with the Boston Bruins, and briefly played for the Toronto Maple Leafs... |
64 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 46 |
| Niclas Wallin Niclas Wallin Niclas Wallin is a Swedish professional ice hockey player currently playing for Luleå of the Swedish Elitserien .-Playing career:... |
50 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 42 |
| Anton Babchuk Anton Babchuk Anton Anatoliiovych Babchuk is a Ukrainian-Russian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League . He was a first round selection, 21st overall, of the Chicago Blackhawks at the 2002 NHL Entry Draft, and has played for the Blackhawks,... |
22 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -2 | 6 |
| Danny Richmond Danny Richmond Danny Richmond is a professional ice hockey defenseman for the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League. He is the son of retired NHL defenseman, Steve Richmond.-Amateur career:... |
10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 7 |
Goaltending
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average| Player | GP | W | L | OTL | SO | GAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Gerber Martin Gerber Martin Gerber is a Swiss professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Växjö Lakers Hockey of the Elitserien... |
60 | 38 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 2.78 |
| Cam Ward Cam Ward Cameron Kenneth Ward is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League . Born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, he was raised in Sherwood Park, Alberta... |
28 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 3.68 |
Eastern Conference Quarterfinals
Carolina Hurricanes (2) vs. Montreal Canadiens (7)| Game-by-Game | Score | CAR goals | MTL goals | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 22 | Canadiens 6, at Hurricanes 1 | Cullen | Bouillon, Bonk, Kovalev 2, Higgins, Souray | |
| 2 | April 24 | 2:32, 2nd OT | Canadiens 6, at Hurricanes 5 | Cullen, Brind'Amour 2, Whitney, Stillman | Bulis, Ryder 2, Bonk, Kovalev, Zednik |
| 3 | April 26 | 3:38, OT | Hurricanes 2, at Canadiens 1 | Brind'Amour, Staal | Zednik |
| 4 | April 28 | Hurricanes 3, at Canadiens 2 | Williams, A. Ward, Brind'Amour | Perezhogin, Souray | |
| 5 | April 30 | at Hurricanes 2, Canadiens 1 | Staal, Cullen | Kovalev | |
| 6 | May 2 | 1:19, OT | Hurricanes 2, at Canadiens 1 | Recchi, Stillman | Souray |
| Hurricanes win series 4–2 | Brind'Amour 4, 4 with 2 | Kovalev 4, 2 with 2 | |||
Eastern Conference Semifinals
Carolina Hurricanes (2) vs. New Jersey Devils (3)| Game-by-Game | Score | CAR goals | NJ goals | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 6 | at Hurricanes 6, Devils 0 | Whitney 2, Staal, Stillman, Weight, Brind'Amour | none (Ward shutout) | |
| 2 | May 8 | 3:09, OT | at Hurricanes 3, Devils 2 | Recchi, Staal, Wallin | Langenbrunner, Gomez |
| 3 | May 10 | Hurricanes 3, at Devils 2 | Cullen, Williams, Brind'Amour | Brylin, Elias | |
| 4 | May 13 | at Devils 5, Hurricanes 1 | Recchi | Gomez 2, Pandolfo, Brylin, Madden | |
| 5 | May 14 | at Hurricanes 4, at Devils 1 | Kabrele, Stillman, Whitney, Staal | Gionta | |
| Hurricanes win series 4–1 | Staal 3, Whitney 3, 4 with 2 | Gomez 3, 1 with 2 | |||
Eastern Conference Finals
Carolina Hurricanes (2) vs. Buffalo Sabres (4)| Game-by-Game | Score | CAR goals | BUF goals | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 20 | Sabres 3, at Hurricanes 2 | Brind'Amour, Commodore | Tallinder, Briere, McKee | |
| 2 | May 22 | at Hurricanes 4, Sabres 3 | Kaberle, Whitney 2, Williams | Vanek, Drury, Roy | |
| 3 | May 24 | at Sabres 4, Hurricanes 3 | Stillman 2, Staal | Drury, Briere 2, Kotalik | |
| 4 | May 26 | Hurricanes 4, at Sabres 0 | Recchi, Staal, Ladd, Hedican | none (Gerber shutout) | |
| 5 | May 28 | 8:46, OT | at Hurricanes 4, at Sabres 3 | Williams, Recchi, Brind'Amour, Stillman | Drury, Roy, Lydman |
| 6 | May 30 | 4:22, OT | at Sabres 2, Hurricanes 1 | Hedican | Dumont, Briere |
| 7 | June 1 | at Hurricanes 4, Sabres 2 | Commodore, Weight, Brind'Amour, Williams | Janik, Hecht | |
| Hurricanes win series 4–3 | Brind'Amour 3, Williams 3, 4 with 2 | Briere 4, 3 with 2 | |||
Stanley Cup Finals
Carolina Hurricanes (E2) vs. Edmonton Oilers (W8)| Game-by-Game | Score | CAR goals | EDM goals | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 5 | at Hurricanes 5, Oilers 4 | Brind'Amour 2, Whitney 2, Williams | Hemsky, Moreau, Pisani, Pronger | |
| 2 | June 7 | at Hurricanes 5, Oilers 0 | Kaberle, Ladd, Recchi, Stillman, Weight | none (Ward shutout) | |
| 3 | June 10 | at Oilers 2, Hurricanes 1 | Brind'Amour | Horcoff, Smyth | |
| 4 | June 12 | Hurricanes 2, at Oilers 1 | Recchi, Stillman | Samsonov | |
| 5 | June 14 | 3:31, OT | Oilers 4, at Hurricanes 3 | Staal 2, Whitney | Pisani 2, Hemsky, Peca |
| 6 | June 17 | at Oilers 4, Hurricanes 0 | none (Markkanen Jussi Markkanen Jussi Markkanen is an ice hockey goaltender for EV Zug of the National League A .-Playing career:Markkanen has played extensively in various European professional leagues as well as the NHL... shutout) |
Horcoff, Pisani, Smyth, Torres | |
| 7 | June 19 | at Hurricanes 3, Oilers 1 | Kaberle, A. Ward, Williams | Pisani | |
| Hurricanes win series 4–3 | Brind'Amour 3, Whitney 3, 4 with 2 | Pisani 5, 3 with 2 | |||