The 1998–99 Tampa Bay Lightning season was the franchise's
seventh season of operation in the
National Hockey League (NHL). For the third consecutive year, the Lighting were unable to qualify for the playoffs. They also finished in last place for the second consecutive year as well.
Offseason
On the eve of the regular season opener,
Mikael Renberg stepped down as team captain and was replaced by
Rob Zamuner.
Regular season
The Lightning again finished last in scoring, with just 179 goals for. They also allowed the most goals of all 27 teams, with 292 goals against.
All-Star Game
The
49th National Hockey League All-Star Game
The 1999 National Hockey League All-Star Game took place on January 24, 1999, at Ice Palace in Tampa, home to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
"North America" and the World
The major criticism of the North America versus World format was that Canadians ...
took place on January 24, 1999, at the
Ice Palace in
Tampa Bay, Florida
Tampa Bay is a large natural harbor and shallow estuary connected to the Gulf of Mexico on the west-central coast of Florida, comprising Hillsborough Bay, McKay Bay, Old Tampa Bay, Middle Tampa Bay, and Lower Tampa Bay. The largest freshwater in ...
, home to the
Tampa Bay Lightning. It would be
Wayne Gretzky's last All-Star Game.
Season standings
Schedule and results
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Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in the Miami metropolitan area. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern ...
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Carolina Hurricanes ( 1998–99) , , 0–1–1 , ,
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, 3, , L, , October 14, 1998, , 0–2 , , align="left",
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference ( ...
( 1998–99) , , 0–2–1 , ,
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, 4, , L, , October 16, 1998, , 2–5 , , align="left",
Philadelphia Flyers ( 1998–99) , , 0–3–1 , ,
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, 5, , L, , October 18, 1998, , 1–4 , , align="left",
Washington Capitals ( 1998–99) , , 0–4–1 , ,
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, 6, , W, , October 21, 1998, , 5–0 , , align="left",
Pittsburgh Penguins ( 1998–99) , , 1–4–1 , ,
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, 7, , W, , October 23, 1998, , 3–2 , , align="left",
Los Angeles Kings ( 1998–99) , , 2–4–1 , ,
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, 8, , W, , October 25, 1998, , 3–2 , , align="left",
Vancouver Canucks ( 1998–99) , , 3–4–1 , ,
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Mighty Ducks of Anaheim ( 1998–99) , , 3–5–1 , ,
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Los Angeles Kings ( 1998–99) , , 4–5–1 , ,
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San Jose Sharks ( 1998–99) , , 4–6–1 , ,
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, 12, , W, , November 4, 1998, , 5–2 , , align="left", @
Washington Capitals ( 1998–99) , , 5–6–1 , ,
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, 13, , T, , November 6, 1998, , 2–2 OT, , align="left",
Chicago Blackhawks ( 1998–99) , , 5–6–2 , ,
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, 14, , W, , November 8, 1998, , 3–1 , , align="left",
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional sports, professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern ...
( 1998–99) , , 6–6–2 , ,
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New York Rangers ( 1998–99) , , 6–7–2 , ,
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Colorado Avalanche ( 1998–99) , , 6–8–2 , ,
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, 17, , L, , November 14, 1998, , 1–4 , , align="left", @
Phoenix Coyotes
The Arizona Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The Coyotes compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference and currently play at the Mull ...
( 1998–99) , , 6–9–2 , ,
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Pittsburgh Penguins ( 1998–99) , , 6–10–2 , ,
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Pittsburgh Penguins ( 1998–99) , , 6–11–2 , ,
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, 20, , L, , November 24, 1998, , 1–4 , , align="left",
Boston Bruins ( 1998–99) , , 6–12–2 , ,
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, 21, , L, , November 27, 1998, , 1–2 , , align="left",
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in the Miami metropolitan area. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern ...
( 1998–99) , , 6–13–2 , ,
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, 22, , L, , November 29, 1998, , 3–6 , , align="left",
Buffalo Sabres ( 1998–99) , , 6–14–2 , ,
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Calgary Flames ( 1998–99) , , 6–15–2 , ,
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, 24, , W, , December 4, 1998, , 2–1 , , align="left", @
Edmonton Oilers ( 1998–99) , , 7–15–2 , ,
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, 25, , L, , December 6, 1998, , 5–7 , , align="left", @
Chicago Blackhawks ( 1998–99) , , 7–16–2 , ,
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, 26, , L, , December 8, 1998, , 2–4 , , align="left",
Ottawa Senators ( 1998–99) , , 7–17–2 , ,
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, 27, , L, , December 11, 1998, , 1–2 , , align="left",
Calgary Flames ( 1998–99) , , 7–18–2 , ,
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, 28, , W, , December 12, 1998, , 2–1 OT, , align="left", @
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference ( ...
( 1998–99) , , 8–18–2 , ,
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, 29, , L, , December 15, 1998, , 2–3 OT, , align="left", @
Pittsburgh Penguins ( 1998–99) , , 8–19–2 , ,
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, 30, , L, , December 18, 1998, , 1–4 , , align="left",
Edmonton Oilers ( 1998–99) , , 8–20–2 , ,
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, 31, , T, , December 20, 1998, , 2–2 OT, , align="left", @
Philadelphia Flyers ( 1998–99) , , 8–20–3 , ,
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, 32, , L, , December 21, 1998, , 2–3 , , align="left", @
Boston Bruins ( 1998–99) , , 8–21–3 , ,
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, 33, , L, , December 23, 1998, , 0–2 , , align="left", @
Buffalo Sabres ( 1998–99) , , 8–22–3 , ,
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, 34, , L, , December 26, 1998, , 1–3 , , align="left",
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in the Miami metropolitan area. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern ...
( 1998–99) , , 8–23–3 , ,
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, 35, , W, , December 29, 1998, , 3–0 , , align="left",
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference ( ...
( 1998–99) , , 9–23–3 , ,
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Carolina Hurricanes ( 1998–99) , , 9–24–3 , ,
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Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1998–99) , , 9–25–3 , ,
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, 38, , L, , January 7, 1999, , 1–4 , , align="left", @
Montreal Canadiens ( 1998–99) , , 9–26–3 , ,
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Ottawa Senators ( 1998–99) , , 9–27–3 , ,
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New York Rangers ( 1998–99) , , 9–28–3 , ,
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, 41, , L, , January 12, 1999, , 3–4 , , align="left",
Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1998–99) , , 9–29–3 , ,
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, 42, , L, , January 15, 1999, , 1–3 , , align="left", @
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional sports, professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern ...
( 1998–99) , , 9–30–3 , ,
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Boston Bruins ( 1998–99) , , 9–30–4 , ,
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, 44, , W, , January 19, 1999, , 2–1 , , align="left",
Buffalo Sabres ( 1998–99) , , 10–30–4 , ,
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, 45, , W, , January 21, 1999, , 3–2 , , align="left", @
Nashville Predators ( 1998–99) , , 11–30–4 , ,
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, 46, , L, , January 26, 1999, , 1–2 , , align="left",
Montreal Canadiens ( 1998–99) , , 11–31–4 , ,
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, 47, , L, , January 29, 1999, , 1–4 , , align="left",
Dallas Stars ( 1998–99) , , 11–32–4 , ,
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Philadelphia Flyers ( 1998–99) , , 11–33–4 , ,
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, 49, , L, , February 2, 1999, , 0–3 , , align="left",
Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1998–99) , , 11–34–4 , ,
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, 50, , L, , February 3, 1999, , 1–10 , , align="left", @
Washington Capitals ( 1998–99) , , 11–35–4 , ,
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, 51, , L, , February 5, 1999, , 3–5 , , align="left",
Mighty Ducks of Anaheim ( 1998–99) , , 11–36–4 , ,
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, 52, , L, , February 10, 1999, , 4–5 , , align="left",
St. Louis Blues ( 1998–99) , , 11–37–4 , ,
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, 53, , L, , February 13, 1999, , 1–3 , , align="left",
San Jose Sharks ( 1998–99) , , 11–38–4 , ,
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, 54, , T, , February 15, 1999, , 3–3 OT, , align="left", @
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference ( ...
( 1998–99) , , 11–38–5 , ,
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, 55, , L, , February 17, 1999, , 1–7 , , align="left", @
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional sports, professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern ...
( 1998–99) , , 11–39–5 , ,
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, 56, , W, , February 19, 1999, , 4–2 , , align="left",
Phoenix Coyotes
The Arizona Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The Coyotes compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division in the Western Conference and currently play at the Mull ...
( 1998–99) , , 12–39–5 , ,
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, 57, , L, , February 20, 1999, , 2–3 , , align="left",
Carolina Hurricanes ( 1998–99) , , 12–40–5 , ,
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, 58, , L, , February 22, 1999, , 2–3 , , align="left",
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional sports, professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern ...
( 1998–99) , , 12–41–5 , ,
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, 59, , W, , February 26, 1999, , 4–1 , , align="left",
Philadelphia Flyers ( 1998–99) , , 13–41–5 , ,
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, 60, , L, , March 2, 1999, , 2–8 , , align="left",
Washington Capitals ( 1998–99) , , 13–42–5 , ,
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, 61, , W, , March 4, 1999, , 2–1 , , align="left",
Colorado Avalanche ( 1998–99) , , 14–42–5 , ,
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, 62, , W, , March 6, 1999, , 6–1 , , align="left", @
Montreal Canadiens ( 1998–99) , , 15–42–5 , ,
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Ottawa Senators ( 1998–99) , , 15–43–5 , ,
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, 64, , L, , March 9, 1999, , 1–6 , , align="left", @
Toronto Maple Leafs ( 1998–99) , , 15–44–5 , ,
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, 65, , W, , March 11, 1999, , 5–2 , , align="left", @
Buffalo Sabres ( 1998–99) , , 16–44–5 , ,
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, 66, , L, , March 13, 1999, , 0–1 , , align="left", @
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in the Miami metropolitan area. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern ...
( 1998–99) , , 16–45–5 , ,
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, 67, , L, , March 17, 1999, , 0–2 , , align="left",
Pittsburgh Penguins ( 1998–99) , , 16–46–5 , ,
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, 68, , L, , March 19, 1999, , 3–5 , , align="left",
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...
( 1998–99) , , 16–47–5 , ,
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, 69, , W, , March 22, 1999, , 6–3 , , align="left",
New York Rangers ( 1998–99) , , 17–47–5 , ,
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, 70, , L, , March 24, 1999, , 0–3 , , align="left",
Nashville Predators ( 1998–99) , , 17–48–5 , ,
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, 71, , L, , March 26, 1999, , 1–6 , , align="left", @
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...
( 1998–99) , , 17–49–5 , ,
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Carolina Hurricanes ( 1998–99) , , 17–49–6 , ,
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Dallas Stars ( 1998–99) , , 17–50–6 , ,
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St. Louis Blues ( 1998–99) , , 17–51–6 , ,
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, 75, , W, , April 3, 1999, , 4–3 , , align="left",
Washington Capitals ( 1998–99) , , 18–51–6 , ,
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, 76, , T, , April 5, 1999, , 4–4 OT, , align="left",
Ottawa Senators ( 1998–99) , , 18–51–7 , ,
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, 77, , W, , April 8, 1999, , 3–0 , , align="left",
Boston Bruins ( 1998–99) , , 19–51–7 , ,
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Boston Bruins ( 1998–99) , , 19–52–7 , ,
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New York Rangers ( 1998–99) , , 19–53–7 , ,
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, 80, , T, , April 13, 1999, , 2–2 OT, , align="left",
Montreal Canadiens ( 1998–99) , , 19–53–8 , ,
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, 81, , T, , April 16, 1999, , 2–2 OT, , align="left",
Carolina Hurricanes ( 1998–99) , , 19–53–9 , ,
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, 82, , L, , April 17, 1999, , 2–6 , , align="left", @
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in the Miami metropolitan area. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern ...
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, ''Legend'':
Player statistics
Scoring
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''Position abbreviations: C = Center; D = Defense
Defense or defence may refer to:
Tactical, martial, and political acts or groups
* Defense (military), forces primarily intended for warfare
* Civil defense, the organizing of civilians to deal with emergencies or enemy attacks
* Defense industr ...
; G = Goaltender; LW = Left wing
Left-wing politics describes the range of political ideologies that support and seek to achieve social equality and egalitarianism, often in opposition to social hierarchy. Left-wing politics typically involve a concern for those in soci ...
; RW = Right wing''
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'' = Joined team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, signing) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Lightning only.''
*
'' = Left team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, release) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Lightning only.''
Goaltending
*
'' = Joined team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, signing) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Lightning only.''
*
'' = Left team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, release) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Lightning only.''
Awards and records
Awards
Draft picks
Tampa Bay's draft picks at the
1998 NHL Entry Draft
The 1998 NHL Entry Draft was the 36th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 27 at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, New York. A total of 258 players were drafted.
The last active players in the NHL from this draft class were Brian Gionta, Mi ...
held at the
Marine Midland Arena in
Buffalo, New York.
Notes
References
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