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1990 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The 1990 Stanley Cup playoffs for the National Hockey League (NHL) championship began on April 5, 1990, following the 1989–90 regular season. The sixteen teams that qualified, from the top four teams of the four divisions, played best-of-seven series. The Conference Champions played a best-of-seven series for the Stanley Cup. This was the last time that the Detroit Red Wings missed the playoffs until 2017. They would make the playoffs for 25 consecutive seasons from 1991 to 2016, excluding 2005, when the season was cancelled. Since entering the NHL as expansion teams in the 1967–68 NHL season this was the first and only time to date that both the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins missed the playoffs in the same season. The playoffs concluded on May 24 with the Edmonton Oilers winning the Stanley Cup, defeating the Boston Bruins in the final series four games to one. Edmonton goaltender Bill Ranford was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as Most Valuable Player ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1991 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The 1991 Stanley Cup Playoffs for the National Hockey League (NHL) championship began on April 3, 1991, following the 1990–91 regular season. The 16 teams that qualified, from the top four teams of the four divisions, played best-of-seven series with re-seeding after the division finals. The Conference Champions played a best-of-seven series for the Stanley Cup. This was the first of the 25 consecutive years in which the Detroit Red Wings qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs until their streak finally ended in 2017. Their streak is tied for the third longest in NHL history, and while it was running, it was the longest active playoff appearance streak in the four major American professional sports. The finals concluded on May 25 with the Pittsburgh Penguins winning the Stanley Cup, defeating the Minnesota North Stars in the final series four games to two. Pittsburgh forward Mario Lemieux was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as Most Valuable Player of the playoffs. This was t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1989–90 Calgary Flames Season
The 1989–90 Calgary Flames season was the Flames eighteenth season, and their tenth in Calgary. In defense of their first Stanley Cup championship, despite losing Lanny McDonald to retirement the Flames remained a dominant team on the ice, finishing atop the Smythe Division and the Campbell Conference for the third consecutive year, and 2nd overall in the NHL with 99 points - two points behind the Boston Bruins. The regular season success did not translate in the post season, however, as the Flames were stunned by the Los Angeles Kings in six games in the first round of the playoffs. The loss would begin a 15–year period of playoff frustration, as the Flames would not win another post season round until the 2003–04 season. Following the loss, the Flames fired head coach Terry Crisp, later replacing him with Doug Risebrough. In three seasons with the Flames, Crisp compiled a 144–63–33 record, with one Stanley Cup win and two Presidents' Trophies. Individually, R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton. The Oilers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference. They play their home games at Rogers Place, which opened in 2016. Their current head coach Jay Woodcroft was hired on February 11, 2022, and Ken Holland was named as the general manager on May 7, 2019. The Oilers are one of two NHL franchises based in Alberta, the other being the Calgary Flames; their close proximity to each other has led to a fierce rivalry known as the "Battle of Alberta". The Oilers were founded in 1971 by W. D. "Wild Bill" Hunter and Dr. Chuck Allard, and played its first season in 1972 as one of the twelve founding franchises of the major professional World Hockey Association (WHA). They were originally intended to be one of two WHA Alberta teams, along with the Calgary Broncos. However, when the Broncos relocated and became the Cleveland Crusaders before the WHA' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1989–90 Toronto Maple Leafs Season
The 1989–90 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's 73rd season in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Maple Leafs had their first non-losing season since the 1978–79 NHL season. Gary Leeman became the second member of the Maple Leafs to score 50 goals in one season. Off-season Newly acquired defenceman Rob Ramage is named team captain. Ramage assumes a role that has been vacant for three seasons. NHL Entry Draft Regular season On the power play, the Maple Leafs scored 81 goals on 348 advantages for a 23.3% success rate. This ranked fourth overall in the NHL. The Maple Leafs allowed 17 shorthanded goals on 348 advantages, which ranked 20th in the league. Against the power play, the Maple Leafs allowed 89 goals on 408 advantages, which ranked 15th in the league. The Maple Leafs scored 16 shorthanded goals, third-best in the league. Dave Reid was influential by scoring four shorthanded goals. Eddie Olczyk reached 30 goals for the third straight year. Olczyk tied a Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1989–90 Chicago Blackhawks Season
The 1989–90 Chicago Blackhawks season was the Hawks' 64th season. The season involved winning the Norris Division. Offseason The Blackhawks brought 1970s Soviet star goaltender Vladislav Tretiak to Chicago to help improve their netminders. The biggest offseason trade was a September 1990 deal sending Steve Ludzik to the Sabres for goalie Jacques Cloutier. NHL Draft Chicago's draft picks at the 1989 NHL Entry Draft held at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota. Regular season The Blackhawks would play consistent hockey all season as they win the Norris Division with a record of 41-33-6. Offensively, Steve Larmer again led the team with 59 assists and 90 points. Steve Thomas led the team in goals with 40. Dennis Savard was second in points with 80 and assists with 53. Jeremey Roenick finished his first full year with 26 goals and 40 assists for 66 points. Doug Wilson had an outstanding year with 23 goals, 50 assists for a team third-best 73 points. Dave Manson was aga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1989–90 New York Islanders Season
The 1989–90 New York Islanders season was the 18th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League (NHL). The team finished 31–38–11, returning to the Stanley Cup playoffs after a one-year absence, but losing to their rivals the New York Rangers in the first round, four games to one. Offseason Regular season The Islanders finished the regular season with the fewest power-play opportunities of all 21 teams in the league with just 330. They also tied the Boston Bruins for most shutouts in the NHL, with 5. Final standings Schedule and results Playoffs , - style="background:#fcf;" , 1 , , April 5 , , NY Islanders , , 1–2 , , NY Rangers , , , , 0-1 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 2 , , April 7 , , NY Islanders , , 2–5 , , NY Rangers , , , , 0-2 , - style="background:#cfc;" , 3 , , April 9 , , NY Rangers , , 3–4 , , NY Islanders , , 2OT , , 1-2 , - style="background:#fcf;" , 4 , , April 11 , , NY Rangers , , 6–1 , , NY Islande ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1989–90 Washington Capitals Season
The 1989–90 Washington Capitals season was the Washington Capitals 16th season in the National Hockey League (NHL). The team reached the Prince of Wales Conference Finals for the first time, losing to the Bruins 4 games to 0. Offseason NHL Draft Regular season Final standings Schedule and results Playoffs Round 1: (P2) New Jersey Devils vs. (P3) Washington Capitals Round 2: (P1) New York Rangers vs. (P3) Washington Capitals Conference Finals: (A1) Boston Bruins vs. (P3) Washington Capitals Player statistics Regular season ;Scoring ;Goaltending Playoffs ;Scoring ;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 percenta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1989–90 New Jersey Devils Season
The 1989–90 New Jersey Devils season was the 16th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 11, 1974, and eighth season since the franchise relocated from Colorado prior to the 1982–83 NHL season. The season saw the Devils make the playoffs for the second time and only the third time in franchise history. The Devils were eliminated in the first round by the Washington Capitals. Regular season Season standings Schedule and results Playoffs Patrick Division Semifinals (P2) New Jersey Devils vs. (P3) Washington Capitals The first two games took place at the Meadowlands in New Jersey. In Game 1, Washington beat New Jersey 5-4 in overtime. In Game 2, the Devils won 6-5. Games 3 and 4 took place at Capital Centre. The Devils were victorious in Game 3 2-1, but their series lead was abruptly halted by the Capitals in game 4 when they won 3-1. Game 5 went back to New Jersey, and the Capitals took a 4-3 win. Game 6 was back at Capita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1989–90 New York Rangers Season
The 1989–90 New York Rangers season was the 64th season for the team in the National Hockey League (NHL). During the regular season, the Rangers led the Patrick Division with 85 points and qualified for the NHL playoffs. In the first round of the playoffs, the Rangers defeated the New York Islanders four games to one and earned a berth in the Patrick Division Finals. There, New York lost to the Washington Capitals in five games. Offseason During the offseason, Gulf+Western, owners of the Rangers, and all MSG properties since 1977, changed their name to Paramount Communications. The new name was chosen in honor of the company's leading subsidiary, the Paramount Pictures film studio. Regular season The Rangers finished the regular season with the most power-play opportunities (442) and the most power-play goals scored (103). Final standings Schedule and results , - align="center" bgcolor="#CCFFCC" , 1 , , 6 , , @ Winnipeg Jets , , 4–1 , , 1–0–0 , - align="ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1989–90 Hartford Whalers Season
The 1988–90 Hartford Whalers season was the Whalers' eleventh season in the National Hockey League. Offseason On May 12, 1989, the Whalers announced that general manager Emile Francis would be promoted to team president. Replacing Francis as general manager of the club was Eddie Johnston. Johnston had previously held the general manager position with the Pittsburgh Penguins from 1983 to 1988. During his tenure with the Penguins, the club drafted Mario Lemieux with the first overall selection in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft. Four days later, on May 16, Johnston fired head coach Larry Pleau. Pleau led the Whalers to a 81-117-26 record over parts of five seasons as head coach of the club from 1980 to 1988. Pleau also had previously been the general manager of the club from 1981 to 1983. Just over two weeks later, Hartford hired Rick Ley to take over as head coach of the team. Ley had played with the Whalers when they played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1979, then in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1989–90 Montreal Canadiens Season
The 1989–90 Montreal Canadiens season was the Canadiens' 81st season. The Canadiens were eliminated in the Adams Division final by the Boston Bruins 4 games to 1. Offseason Captain Bob Gainey retired in July 1989. The Canadiens named Guy Carbonneau and Chris Chelios co-captains, in August. Meanwhile, longtime defenceman Larry Robinson signed with the Los Angeles Kings via free-agency. NHL Draft Montreal's draft picks at the 1989 NHL Entry Draft held at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota. Regular season The Canadiens finished the regular season with only 234 goals allowed, second only to the Boston Bruins. Their power play struggled throughout the season and they finished last in power-play goals scored (54) and power-play percentage (15.88%). Although the Canadiens scored the fewest short-handed goals in the league, with 4, they only allowed 7, good enough for 4th place in the league (tied with the Buffalo Sabres and Edmonton Oilers). Final standings Schedule ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
