The 1993–94 New Jersey Devils season was the 20th season for the

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franchise that was established on June 11, 1974, and 12th season since the franchise relocated from

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prior to the

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. For the fourth consecutive season, the Devils qualified for the playoffs. In the playoffs, The Devils made it all the way to the Eastern Conference Final where they came within a game of advancing to the

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. Goaltender

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won the

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as the NHL's top rookie and new coach

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won the

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as the NHL's top coach.

Regular season

The

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opened the 1993–94 season with 7 consecutive wins. They finished second in scoring and in goaltending. They also set team records in wins (47) and points (106). Captain

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led the league in +/- with +53. During the regular season, the Devils allowed the fewest even-strength goals (141) and had the fewest power-play opportunities (333).

Final standings

Schedule and results

Playoffs

Round 1 (3) New Jersey Devils vs (6) Buffalo Sabres New Jersey Wins Series 4-3 Round 2 (3) New Jersey Devils vs (4) Boston Bruins New Jersey Wins Series 4-2 Round 3 (3) New Jersey Devils vs (1) New York Rangers New Jersey Loses Series 4-3

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 percentage;

Awards and records

Awards

Nominations

Transactions

Draft picks

The New Jersey Devils' picks at the

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References

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20th century in East Rutherford, New Jersey Meadowlands Sports Complex

Regular season

Final standings

Schedule and results

Playoffs

Player statistics

Regular season

Playoffs

Awards and records

Awards

Nominations

Transactions

Draft picks

See also

Notes

References