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The 1990–91 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques 12th season in the
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.


Offseason

After finishing in last place in the
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in 1989–90 with only 31 points, Quebec hired
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to become the general manager, as Maurice Filion finished the previous season on an interim basis. Page had spent the previous two seasons as head coach of the
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, helping them to the playoffs in each season with the team. Page then fired head coach Michel Bergeron, and named his assistant coach from the North Stars, Dave Chambers, to be his head coach in Quebec. This would be Chambers first time as a head coach at the NHL level. The Nordiques had the first overall pick in the 1990 NHL entry draft, and the club drafted
Owen Nolan Owen Liam Nolan (born 12 February 1972) is a Northern Irish-born Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He was drafted first overall by the Quebec Nordiques in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft. During his 18-year NHL career, he played for the ...
from the
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of the OHL. Nolan had 51 goals and 110 points with the Royals in 59 games, as well as recording 240 penalty minutes. The team also signed
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, their first overall pick from the
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, and would have him on the club for the 1990–91 season.


Regular season

Quebec began the season with a 3-3-3 record in their first nine games, however, the rebuilding team hit a rough patch, and would fall into last place in the
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as they went on a 17-game winless streak. The Nordiques began to make some trades, as Michel Petit,
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and
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were traded to the
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for Scott Pearson, the Leafs second round pick in the 1991 NHL entry draft, and the Leafs second rounder in the 1992 NHL entry draft. As the season continued on, the losses continued to pile up, and more trades were made. Joe Cirella was traded to the
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for Aaron Miller and the Rangers fifth round draft pick in the 1991 NHL entry draft,
Tony McKegney Anthony Syiid McKegney (born February 15, 1958) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League from 1978–79 until 1990–91. He is the first Black player in NHL history to score 40 goa ...
was sent to the
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for Jacques Cloutier, Darin Kimble was traded to the
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for Herb Raglan, Tony Twist and Andy Rymsha, and
Paul Gillis Paul Christopher Gillis (born December 31, 1963) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward (ice hockey), forward. He played in the National Hockey League with the Quebec Nordiques, Chicago Blackhawks and Hartford Whalers between 1982 an ...
and Dan Vincelette were traded to the
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for Ryan McGill and Mike McNeill. The Nordiques finished the season in last place once again, however, there was moderate improvement, as the club had a 16-50-14 record, earning 46 points, which was a 15-point improvement over the 1989–90 season. Leading the team offensively was
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, as he had 48 goals and 61 assists for 109 points in 80 games to lead the club in those categories. Rookie
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had a very successful season, scoring 23 goals and 59 points while playing in all 80 games.
Guy Lafleur Guy Damien Lafleur (September 20, 1951 – April 22, 2022), nicknamed "the Flower" and "Le Démon Blond", was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He was the first player in National Hockey League (NHL) history to score 50 goals in six c ...
had 12 goals and 28 points in 59 games in his last season, as he announced his retirement. On defense,
Bryan Fogarty Bryan Charles Fogarty (June 11, 1969 – March 6, 2002) was a Canadian ice hockey defenceman who played for the Quebec Nordiques, Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens. He set several records while in the junior leagues and was a high draft ...
rebounded from a poor rookie season, and led the Nordiques blueline with 31 points in only 45 games.
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had 19 points, while Craig Wolanin had 18 points from the Quebec defense. In goal,
Ron Tugnutt Ronald Frederick Bradley Tugnutt (born October 22, 1967) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. Tugnutt played several seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Quebec Nordiques, Edmonton Oilers, Mighty Ducks of Anah ...
was the starter, earning a team high 12 wins and a team best 4.05 GAA. In a game against the
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on March 21, 1991, Tugnutt made a club record 70 saves on 73 shots, as Quebec tied the Bruins 3-3. The Nordiques finished the regular season having allowed the most goals of all 21 teams, with 354. They also tied the
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for the fewest power-play goals scored (51), had the lowest power-play percentage (15.55%), allowed the most power-play goals (98) and had the lowest penalty-killing percentage (73.37%).


Final standings


Schedule and results

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Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its 25-year existence in Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1 ...
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Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
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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 ...
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Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...
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Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
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New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
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New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 1990–91) , , 3–7–3, , 14,571 , - , - , 14, , L, , November 1, 1990, , 2–6 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks (spelled Black Hawks until 1986, and known colloquially as the Hawks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago. The Blackhawks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (N ...
( 1990–91) , , 3–8–3, , 17,379 , - , 15, , L, , November 3, 1990, , 0–2 , , style="text-align:left;",
Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota, and the team's colors for ...
( 1990–91) , , 3–9–3, , 13,795 , - , 16, , L, , November 6, 1990, , 1–4 , , style="text-align:left;",
Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
( 1990–91) , , 3–10–3, , 13,027 , - , 17, , L, , November 8, 1990, , 2–3 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota, and the team's colors for ...
( 1990–91) , , 3–11–3, , 5,286 , - , 18, , L, , November 10, 1990, , 2–5 , , style="text-align:left;",
Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
( 1990–91) , , 3–12–3, , 14,426 , - , 19, , L, , November 11, 1990, , 4–5 OT, , style="text-align:left;", @
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 1990–91) , , 3–13–3, , 16,896 , - , 20, , L, , November 13, 1990, , 2–4 , , style="text-align:left;", @
St. Louis Blues The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis. The Blues compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
( 1990–91) , , 3–14–3, , 14,304 , - , 21, , L, , November 15, 1990, , 0–6 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
( 1990–91) , , 3–15–3, , 14,002 , - , 22, , L, , November 17, 1990, , 2–7 , , style="text-align:left;",
Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks (spelled Black Hawks until 1986, and known colloquially as the Hawks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago. The Blackhawks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (N ...
( 1990–91) , , 3–16–3, , 14,333 , - , 23, , L, , November 19, 1990, , 2–5 , , style="text-align:left;",
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 1990–91) , , 3–17–3, , 15,399 , - , 24, , T, , November 21, 1990, , 4–4 OT, , style="text-align:left;", @
Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its 25-year existence in Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1 ...
( 1990–91) , , 3–17–4, , 11,395 , - , 25, , L, , November 24, 1990, , 4–11 , , style="text-align:left;",
Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets are a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg. The Jets compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The te ...
( 1990–91) , , 3–18–4, , 13,881 , - , 26, , T, , November 25, 1990, , 4–4 OT, , style="text-align:left;",
Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...
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Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its 25-year existence in Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1 ...
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Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 1990–91) , , 5–18–5, , 13,324 , - , 29, , T, , December 2, 1990, , 5–5 OT, , style="text-align:left;",
Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The ...
( 1990–91) , , 5–18–6, , 13,682 , - , 30, , L, , December 5, 1990, , 2–3 , , style="text-align:left;", @
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 (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
( 1990–91) , , 5–19–6, , 15,300 , - , 31, , W, , December 7, 1990, , 5–3 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The ...
( 1990–91) , , 6–19–6, , 19,790 , - , 32, , W, , December 10, 1990, , 3–2 OT, , style="text-align:left;", @
Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...
( 1990–91) , , 7–19–6, , 14,132 , - , 33, , L, , December 13, 1990, , 2–5 , , style="text-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 ...
( 1990–91) , , 7–20–6, , 19,290 , - , 34, , L, , December 15, 1990, , 2–7 , , style="text-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 (N ...
( 1990–91) , , 7–21–6, , 13,534 , - , 35, , W, , December 18, 1990, , 6–4 , , style="text-align:left;",
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 1990–91) , , 8–21–6, , 15,346 , - , 36, , T, , December 19, 1990, , 1–1 OT, , style="text-align:left;", @
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 1990–91) , , 8–21–7, , 16,832 , - , 37, , L, , December 22, 1990, , 1–4 , , style="text-align:left;",
New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a 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 Conference. The club w ...
( 1990–91) , , 8–22–7, , 14,124 , - , 38, , L, , December 23, 1990, , 3–10 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 1990–91) , , 8–23–7, , 14,404 , - , 39, , L, , December 26, 1990, , 1–4 , , style="text-align:left;",
Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its 25-year existence in Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1 ...
( 1990–91) , , 8–24–7, , 13,083 , - , 40, , W, , December 29, 1990, , 4–3 , , style="text-align:left;",
Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
( 1990–91) , , 9–24–7, , 13,769 , - , 41, , L, , December 31, 1990, , 3–6 , , style="text-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 (N ...
( 1990–91) , , 9–25–7, , 11,189 , - , - , 42, , L, , January 3, 1991, , 7–8 , , style="text-align:left;", @
St. Louis Blues The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis. The Blues compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
( 1990–91) , , 9–26–7, , 17,241 , - , 43, , L, , January 5, 1991, , 0–3 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 1990–91) , , 9–27–7, , 17,561 , - , 44, , W, , January 8, 1991, , 4–2 , , style="text-align:left;",
Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
( 1990–91) , , 10–27–7, , 14,348 , - , 45, , L, , January 10, 1991, , 3–5 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
( 1990–91) , , 10–28–7, , 14,013 , - , 46, , T, , January 12, 1991, , 4–4 OT, , style="text-align:left;",
St. Louis Blues The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis. The Blues compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
( 1990–91) , , 10–28–8, , 14,079 , - , 47, , L, , January 13, 1991, , 3–4 , , style="text-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 (N ...
( 1990–91) , , 10–29–8, , 12,359 , - , 48, , L, , January 17, 1991, , 1–5 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
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Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. The Maple Leafs compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the A ...
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New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a 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 Conference. The club w ...
( 1990–91) , , 10–31–9, , 10,191 , - , 51, , L, , January 26, 1991, , 5–6 , , style="text-align:left;",
Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
( 1990–91) , , 10–32–9, , 13,834 , - , 52, , L, , January 29, 1991, , 2–5 , , style="text-align:left;",
Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets are a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg. The Jets compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The te ...
( 1990–91) , , 10–33–9, , 13,140 , - , 53, , W, , January 31, 1991, , 4–1 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 1990–91) , , 11–33–9, , 14,814 , - , - , 54, , L, , February 2, 1991, , 4–6 , , style="text-align:left;",
Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota, and the team's colors for ...
( 1990–91) , , 11–34–9, , 14,306 , - , 55, , L, , February 7, 1991, , 1–5 , , style="text-align:left;",
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 1990–91) , , 11–35–9, , 15,399 , - , 56, , W, , February 9, 1991, , 3–1 , , style="text-align:left;",
New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are a 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 Conference. The club w ...
( 1990–91) , , 12–35–9, , 15,057 , - , 57, , L, , February 10, 1991, , 4–7 , , style="text-align:left;",
Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
( 1990–91) , , 12–36–9, , 15,275 , - , 58, , T, , February 12, 1991, , 4–4 OT, , style="text-align:left;",
Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 1990–91) , , 12–36–10, , 13,196 , - , 59, , L, , February 14, 1991, , 1–2 OT, , style="text-align:left;", @
Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks (spelled Black Hawks until 1986, and known colloquially as the Hawks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago. The Blackhawks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (N ...
( 1990–91) , , 12–37–10, , 17,347 , - , 60, , L, , February 17, 1991, , 0–6 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets are a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg. The Jets compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The te ...
( 1990–91) , , 12–38–10, , 12,798 , - , 61, , T, , February 18, 1991, , 3–3 OT, , style="text-align:left;", @
Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...
( 1990–91) , , 12–38–11, , 14,024 , - , 62, , L, , February 20, 1991, , 1–6 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...
( 1990–91) , , 12–39–11, , 16,005 , - , 63, , L, , February 23, 1991, , 8–10 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Calgary Flames The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The ...
( 1990–91) , , 12–40–11, , 20,132 , - , 64, , L, , February 24, 1991, , 3–6 , , style="text-align:left;", @
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 (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
( 1990–91) , , 12–41–11, , 16,375 , - , 65, , L, , February 28, 1991, , 1–5 , , style="text-align:left;",
Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 1990–91) , , 12–42–11, , 15,060 , - , - , 66, , T, , March 2, 1991, , 3–3 OT, , style="text-align:left;",
Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its 25-year existence in Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1 ...
( 1990–91) , , 12–42–12, , N/A , - , 67, , L, , March 5, 1991, , 3–6 , , style="text-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 ...
( 1990–91) , , 12–43–12, , 19,501 , - , 68, , W, , March 7, 1991, , 4–2 , , style="text-align:left;",
New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 1990–91) , , 13–43–12, , 15,055 , - , 69, , L, , March 9, 1991, , 0–3 , , style="text-align:left;",
Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...
( 1990–91) , , 13–44–12, , 15,399 , - , 70, , W, , March 10, 1991, , 2–1 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its 25-year existence in Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1 ...
( 1990–91) , , 14–44–12, , 11,508 , - , 71, , L, , March 12, 1991, , 3–4 , , style="text-align:left;",
Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. The Maple Leafs compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the A ...
( 1990–91) , , 14–45–12, , 15,269 , - , 72, , L, , March 14, 1991, , 3–5 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
( 1990–91) , , 14–46–12, , 15,492 , - , 73, , L, , March 16, 1991, , 3–6 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
( 1990–91) , , 14–47–12, , 16,164 , - , 74, , L, , March 19, 1991, , 6–7 OT, , style="text-align:left;",
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 (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
( 1990–91) , , 14–48–12, , 15,194 , - , 75, , T, , March 21, 1991, , 3–3 OT, , style="text-align:left;", @
Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
( 1990–91) , , 14–48–13, , 14,448 , - , 76, , W, , March 23, 1991, , 7–3 , , style="text-align:left;",
Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its 25-year existence in Hartford, Connecticut. The club played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972 until 1979, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1 ...
( 1990–91) , , 15–48–13, , 15,293 , - , 77, , L, , March 26, 1991, , 4–7 , , style="text-align:left;",
Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
( 1990–91) , , 15–49–13, , 15,375 , - , 78, , T, , March 28, 1991, , 4–4 OT, , style="text-align:left;", @
Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 1990–91) , , 15–49–14, , 15,324 , - , 79, , L, , March 30, 1991, , 3–4 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 1990–91) , , 15–50–14, , 17,664 , - , 80, , W, , March 31, 1991, , 4–1 , , style="text-align:left;",
Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 1990–91) , , 16–50–14, , 15,399 , - , - , ''Legend'':


Player statistics


Transactions

The Nordiques were involved in the following transactions during the 1990–91 season.


Trades


Waivers


Expansion Draft


Free agents


Draft picks

Quebec's draft picks from the 1990 NHL entry draft which was held at
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Farm Teams

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Halifax Citadels The Halifax Citadels were a professional ice hockey team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They played in the American Hockey League between 1988 and 1993. They were created by the relocation of the Fredericton Express and filled a void left by th ...
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References


External links


Nordiques on Hockey Database
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