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The2005–06 NHL seasonwas the89thseason of operation (88thseasonof play) of theNational Hockey League(NHL). This season succeeded the2004–05season which had all of its scheduled games canceled due to alabor disputewith theNational Hockey League Players' Association(NHLPA) over theCollective Bargaining Agreement(CBA) between the League and its players. The season featured the first time that all 30 of its member teams played games on the same day, which happened the first day of the season, October 5, 2005.

2005–06 NHL season
LeagueNational Hockey League
SportIce hockey
DurationOctober 5, 2005 – June 19, 2006
Number of games82
Number of teams30
TV partner(s)CBC,TSN,RDS(Canada)
OLN,NBC(United States)
Draft
Top draft pickSidney Crosby
Picked byPittsburgh Penguins
Regular season
Presidents' TrophyDetroit Red Wings
SeasonMVPJoe Thornton(Bruins,Sharks)
Top scorerJoe Thornton (Bruins, Sharks)
Playoffs
PlayoffsMVPCam Ward(Hurricanes)
Stanley Cup
ChampionsCarolina Hurricanes
Runners-upEdmonton Oilers
NHLseasons

A mid-season break in February occurred to allow participation of NHL players in the2006 Winter OlympicsinTurin,Italy.Because of the Winter Olympics break, there was noNHL All-Star Gamefor 2006.

The2006 Stanley Cup playoffsbegan on April 21, 2006, and concluded on June 19, with theCarolina Hurricanesdefeating theEdmonton Oilersto win their firstStanley Cup,after which the Oilers would miss the postseason ten consecutive times and 12 of their next 13, while the Hurricanes would miss 11 of their next 12.

League business

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New collective bargaining agreement

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On July 13, 2005, the NHL, and NHLPA jointly announced that they had tentatively agreed to a newcollective bargaining agreementwhich would allow the resumption of hockey for the 2005–06 season. The agreement was voted on July 21 by NHLPA members, and approved by a nearly 7 to 1 margin. The following day, the NHL'sBoard of Governors(owners) voted unanimously to approve the new agreement.

New NHL and conference logos

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The modernized NHL shield logo was introduced for the 2005–06 season. The metallic silver color is said to have been inspired by theStanley Cup,the trophy given to the playoff champion.[1]

A new logo for the NHL was unveiled, with "NHL" printed in upward-reading letters to project a vibrant, optimistic image, and having silver as the dominant color to pay homage to theStanley Cup.[1]Also, new Eastern and Western Conference logos were unveiled before the Olympic break, with red as the dominant East color, and blue as the dominant West color.[2]

Rule changes

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The league returned with a revamped rulebook, to the point that many refer to "pre-lockout" and "post-lockout" when comparing statistics. The rule experimentation was based on the previous season of play in the AHL, and was based on creating a more exciting game with more scoring opportunities. Furthermore, a new Competition Committee was formed to discuss future rule changes, and players were invited to participate in the discussion.

  • The league introduced shoot-outs at the end of over-time if the score is tied.[3]Theshootoutfeatures only three shots per team, and if it is still tied, the shootout becomessudden death.In preseason games (regardless of the outcome) shootouts were held. Shootouts are only in effect for regular-season games.Playoffgames will continue with twenty-minute periods until a sudden-death goal is scored.
  • Theneutral zonebecomes smaller by four feet (1.2 m).[3]
  • All blue and red lines are returned to the traditional width of 12 inches (31 cm). The double-width lines used in the AHL 2004–05 season were abandoned.
  • If a teamicesthepuck,it is not allowed to make a line change afterwards.[3]
  • Linesmenare given more discretion when it comes to waving off icing calls when they are accidentally made as the result of a failed pass attempt.
  • The "two-line offside pass" rule was abolished; this rule required a stoppage in play if a pass originating from inside a team's defending zone was completed on the offensive side of the center line, unless the puck crossed the line before the player.
  • Goalies are now restricted from playing the puck from outside a new trapizod area located in the middle of the area behind the goal line with offenders who do not follow the rule being given a 2 minute delay of game penalty that is served by a teammate.
  • Players whoinstigate a fightin the last five minutes of a game will be given a game misconduct penalty plus a one-game suspension.[3]Furthermore, the player's coach will be fined $10,000(US).
  • Goaltender equipment was reduced in size by eleven percent.[3]
  • All referees are equipped withwireless microphonesso they can now announce penalties over thepublic addresssystem, similar toNational Football League(NFL) andCanadian Football League(CFL) referees.
    • With multiple penalties, only the first will be announced by the referee calling the penalty, with the others being announced by the arena's ice-side PA announcer (in English); penalty announcements will also be relayed in French via theBell Centre's PA announcer for the Montreal Canadiens.
  • Any player that shoots the puck over the glass (without deflection) from his own defensive zone will be penalized for delay of game. After the 2006 Olympic break, the rule was modified to read that the puck must cross the glass before crossing the blue line.
  • After the 2006 Olympic break, all sticks to be used in the shootout will be measured prior to use.

Entry draft

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The2005 NHL Entry Draftwas held at theWestin HotelinOttawa,Ontario.It was originally scheduled to be held at theCorel Centre,but theOttawa Senators' home arena could not be used on such short notice after the lockout ended.Sidney Crosbywas selected first overall by thePittsburgh Penguins.

Arena changes

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Regular season

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In terms of total goals scored during an NHL regular season, the 2005–06 regular season turned out to be the highest-scoring in NHL history, with 7,443 goals scored in 1,230 games.[4]However, the highest-scoring season in terms of goals per game still belonged to the 1992–93 regular season, in which 7,311 goals were scored in only 1,008 games, for an average of 7.25 per game (the average in 2005–06 was 6.05 per game).[5]The record for most shorthanded goals scored in a season, set in 1992–93 and matched in 1993–94 at 312,[5]was broken as 318 shorthanded goals were scored.[6]A total of 117 shutouts were recorded,[7]down from an all-time high of 192 in 2003–04. The higher offensive numbers were largely attributable, among other things, to greater frequency of power plays. In 2003–04, teams had an average of 348 power plays over 82 games.[8]In 2005–06, the average number of power plays per team over 82 games was 480.[6]

The NHL season began on October 5, which marked the first time ever that all 30 teams in the league played a game on the same day.[9]In the first period of each game, all teams wore a jersey with a special patch; the league and players association then auctioned off the jerseys for the benefit of theRed Crossin both theUnited StatesandCanada,earmarking the proceeds forHurricane Katrinavictims (the Islanders' ECHL affiliate in Biloxi, Mississippisuspended operations for the 2005–06 and 2006–07 seasons because of this disaster, and the NHL toured ECHL cities with the Stanley Cup to raise additional funds for relief efforts).Jean-Pierre Dumontof theBuffalo Sabresscored the first goal of the regular season, andDaniel AlfredssonandDany Heatley,of theOttawa Senatorsbecame the first players to score the winning goals for a shootout in NHL history, both scoring againstToronto Maple LeafsgoaltenderEd Belfour.Their sticks were subsequently sent to the nearbyHockey Hall of FameinToronto.

TheAll-Star Game,which would have been inPhoenixdid not take place; the league instead took a break in February so that many of its players could participate in theXX Winter Olympic GamesinTurin,Italy.The new schedule features more intra-division games in order to promote division rivalries. Consequently, there are whole divisions in the opposite conference that teams never played during the season.

This season saw the much-hyped debuts of (and immediate rivalry between)Sidney CrosbyandAlexander Ovechkin.It was only the second time that two rookies had over 100 points in a season (Teemu SelanneandJoe Juneauperformed the feat in1992–93). Ovechkin finished with 106 points, which is third best all-time among NHL rookies. Crosby surpassed teammateMario Lemieux's 100-point rookie season, finishing with 102 points, currently fifth best all-time.[10]

On November 30, 2005,Joe Thorntonwas traded from theBoston Bruinsto theSan Jose Sharksin a four-player deal which sent forwardsMarco SturmandWayne Primeauand defencemanBrad Stuartto Boston. Thornton went on to win the scoring title. The Bruins would not make the playoffs until 2008.

On November 26, theNew York RangersandWashington Capitalsplayed the second-longest NHLshootoutto date. Rangers defencemanMarek Malikscored the winning goal in the 15th round, pulling the puck between his own legs to defeat Capitals goaltenderOlaf Kolzig,giving the Rangers the victory by the final score of 3–2.

Three early-season games had to be rescheduled due to various events.Hurricane Wilmahad forced the NHL to reschedule twoFlorida Panthershome games, in which their game against Ottawa Senators scheduled on October 22 was rescheduled to December 5; the game against the Washington Capitals scheduled for October 29 was moved to December 1. TheNashville Predators–Detroit Red Wingsgame on November 22 was called off with 7:30 left in the first period after Red Wings defencemanJiri Fischersuffered a seizure and had to be resuscitated. It was rescheduled to January 23, 2006, with the game starting 1–0 for Nashville asGreg Johnson's goal from the original date was allowed to stand. The game that was originally scheduled for January 23 at Nashville between the two teams was moved to March 30, 2006.

On January 12, the New York Rangers retired the number 11 of long-time captainMark Messierto the rafters ofMadison Square Garden.The Rangers would beat Messier's former team, theEdmonton Oilers,5–4 in overtime.

On January 16 in Phoenix, Washington Capitals rookie winger Alexander Ovechkinadded himselfto the league's historical highlight reel by scoring a goal from his back while rolling and sliding past the goal. Ovechkin was checked to the ice by Coyotes defencemanPaul Maraon a breakaway between the Coyotes' faceoff circles, but rolled to his back, reached over his head with his stick and hooked the puck in behind goaltenderBrian Boucher.[11]

On January 19,Los Angeles Kingsveteranleft wingerLuc Robitaillescored his 550th, 551st and 552nd goals as a member of the Kings, eclipsingMarcel Dionne's franchise record of 550 goals. The 40-year-old Robitaille retired at season's end.

The season was rocked with scandal in early February when it came to light thatPhoenix CoyotesAssistant coachRick Tocchetwas found to be involved in a $1.6 million illegal sportsgamblingring withMafiaties. Apparently, no betting on NHL games was being done, but bets were being placed on college and professional football and college andprofessional basketball.Although CoyotesHead CoachWayne Gretzkydenied any knowledge or involvement in the ring, initial reports stated thatwiretappedphone conversations he had proved that he not only knew about the ring, but was trying to find ways to concealhis wife's involvement in it. He was later cleared of these accusations, but long-term implications to his reputation are still unknown.

On April 15, in the Nashville Predators' 81st game of the season, Nashville goaltenderChris Masonwas credited with a goal when the Phoenix Coyotes'Geoff Sandersonput the puck in his own net. Mason was awarded credit for the goal, as he was the last Predator to have touched the puck. It was the ninth regular seasongoal scored by a goaltenderin NHL history. The last goal of the regular season was scored byKyle Calderof theChicago Blackhawksin overtime in a 3–2 victory over theSt. Louis Blues,which ended the 2005–06 regular season at 10:50EDTon April 18, 2006.

TheTampa Bay Lightningnarrowly avoided becoming the first team since theNew Jersey Devilsin the1995–96 seasonto miss the post-season after winning the Stanley Cup the previous season.

This season also marked the first time since the1978–79 seasonthat the St. Louis Blues did not qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs, ending the third-longest NHL post-season appearance streak at 25 seasons. Only the Chicago Blackhawks (28 seasons) and the Boston Bruins (29 seasons) had longerstreaks.

This season also marked the last time until the2022–23 seasonthat thePittsburgh Penguinsmissed the playoffs.

Final standings

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TheDetroit Red Wingswon thePresidents' Trophyand home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs.

For ranking in conference, division leaders are automatically ranked 1–3. These three, plus the next five teams in the conference standings, earn playoff berths at the end of the season.

Eastern Conference

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Atlantic Division
No. CR GP W L OTL GF GA Pts
1 3 New Jersey Devils 82 46 27 9 242 229 101
2 5 Philadelphia Flyers 82 45 26 11 267 259 101
3 6 New York Rangers 82 44 26 12 257 215 100
4 12 New York Islanders 82 36 40 6 230 278 78
5 15 Pittsburgh Penguins 82 22 46 14 244 316 58

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Northeast Division
No. CR GP W L OTL GF GA Pts
1 1 Ottawa Senators 82 52 21 9 314 211 113
2 4 Buffalo Sabres 82 52 24 6 281 239 110
3 7 Montreal Canadiens 82 42 31 9 243 247 93
4 9 Toronto Maple Leafs 82 41 33 8 257 270 90
5 13 Boston Bruins 82 29 37 16 230 266 74

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Southeast Division
No. CR GP W L OTL GF GA Pts
1 2 Carolina Hurricanes 82 52 22 8 294 260 112
2 8 Tampa Bay Lightning 82 43 33 6 252 260 92
3 10 Atlanta Thrashers 82 41 33 8 281 275 90
4 11 Florida Panthers 82 37 34 11 240 257 85
5 14 Washington Capitals 82 29 41 12 237 306 70

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Eastern Conference[13]
R Div GP W L OTL GF GA Pts
1 Z-Ottawa Senators NE 82 52 21 9 314 211 113
2 Y-Carolina Hurricanes SE 82 52 22 8 294 260 112
3 Y-New Jersey Devils AT 82 46 27 9 242 229 101
4 X-Buffalo Sabres NE 82 52 24 6 242 239 110
5 X-Philadelphia Flyers AT 82 45 26 11 267 259 101
6 X-New York Rangers AT 82 44 26 12 257 215 100
7 X-Montreal Canadiens NE 82 42 31 9 243 247 93
8 X-Tampa Bay Lightning SE 82 43 33 6 252 260 92
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9 Toronto Maple Leafs NE 82 41 33 8 257 270 90
10 Atlanta Thrashers SE 82 41 33 8 281 275 90
11 Florida Panthers SE 82 37 34 11 240 257 85
12 New York Islanders AT 82 36 40 6 230 278 78
13 Boston Bruins NE 82 29 37 16 230 266 74
14 Washington Capitals SE 82 29 41 12 237 306 70
15 Pittsburgh Penguins AT 82 22 46 14 244 316 58

Divisions:AT– Atlantic,NE– Northeast,SE– Southeast

Z –Clinched Conference;Y –Clinched Division;X –Clinched Playoff spot


Western Conference

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Central Division
No. CR GP W L OTL GF GA Pts
1 1 Detroit Red Wings 82 58 16 8 305 209 124
2 4 Nashville Predators 82 49 25 8 259 227 106
3 13 Columbus Blue Jackets 82 35 43 4 223 279 74
4 14 Chicago Blackhawks 82 26 43 13 211 285 65
5 15 St. Louis Blues 82 21 46 15 197 292 57

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Northwest Division
No. CR GP W L OTL GF GA Pts
1 3 Calgary Flames 82 46 25 11 218 200 103
2 7 Colorado Avalanche 82 43 30 9 283 257 95
3 8 Edmonton Oilers 82 41 28 13 256 251 95
4 9 Vancouver Canucks 82 42 32 8 256 255 92
5 11 Minnesota Wild 82 38 36 8 231 215 84

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Pacific Division
No. CR GP W L OTL GF GA Pts
1 2 Dallas Stars 82 53 23 6 265 218 112
2 5 San Jose Sharks 82 44 27 11 266 242 99
3 6 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim 82 43 27 12 254 229 98
4 10 Los Angeles Kings 82 42 35 5 249 270 89
5 12 Phoenix Coyotes 82 38 39 5 246 271 81

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Western Conference[14]
R Div GP W L OTL GF GA Pts
1 P-Detroit Red Wings CE 82 58 16 8 305 209 124
2 Y-Dallas Stars PA 82 53 23 6 265 218 112
3 Y-Calgary Flames NW 82 46 25 11 218 200 103
4 X-Nashville Predators CE 82 49 25 8 259 227 106
5 X-San Jose Sharks PA 82 44 27 11 266 242 99
6 X-Mighty Ducks of Anaheim PA 82 43 27 12 254 229 98
7 X-Colorado Avalanche NW 82 43 30 9 283 257 95
8 X-Edmonton Oilers NW 82 41 28 13 256 251 95
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9 Vancouver Canucks NW 82 42 32 8 256 255 92
8 Los Angeles Kings PA 82 42 35 5 249 270 89
11 Minnesota Wild NW 82 38 36 8 231 215 84
12 Phoenix Coyotes PA 82 38 39 5 246 271 81
13 Columbus Blue Jackets CE 82 35 43 4 223 279 74
14 Chicago Blackhawks CE 82 26 43 13 211 285 65
15 St. Louis Blues CE 82 21 46 15 197 292 57

Divisions:CE– Central,PA– Pacific,NW– Northwest

P –Clinched Presidents Trophy;Y –Clinched Division;X –Clinched Playoff spot


Tiebreaking procedures

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If two or more clubs are tied in points during the regular season, the standing of the clubs is determined in the following order:[1][permanent dead link‍]

  1. The fewer number of games played (i.e., superior points percentage).
  2. The greater number of games won.
  3. The greater number of points earned in games between the tied clubs.
  4. The greater differential between goals for and against.

Playoffs

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Main article:2006 Stanley Cup playoffs
TheStanley Cup

Bracket

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In each round, teams competed in a best-of-seven series following a 2–2–1–1–1 format (scores in the bracket indicate the number of games won in each best-of-seven series). The team withhome ice advantageplayed at home for games one and two (and games five and seven, if necessary), and the other team played at home for games three and four (and game six, if necessary). The top eight teams in each conference made the playoffs, with the three division winnersseeded1–3 based on regular season record, and the five remaining teams seeded 4–8.

The NHL used "re-seeding" instead of a fixed bracket playoff system. During the first three rounds, the highest remaining seed in each conference was matched against the lowest remaining seed, the second-highest remaining seed played the second-lowest remaining seed, and so forth. The higher-seeded team was awarded home ice advantage. The two conference winners then advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals, where home ice advantage was awarded to the team that had the better regular season record.

Conference quarterfinals Conference semifinals Conference finals Stanley Cup Finals
1 Ottawa 4
8 Tampa Bay 1
1 Ottawa 1
4 Buffalo 4
2 Carolina 4
7 Montreal 2
4 Buffalo 3
Eastern Conference
2 Carolina 4
3 New Jersey 4
6 NY Rangers 0
2 Carolina 4
3 New Jersey 1
4 Buffalo 4
5 Philadelphia 2
E2 Carolina 4
W8 Edmonton 3
1 Detroit 2
8 Edmonton 4
5 San Jose 2
8 Edmonton 4
2 Dallas 1
7 Colorado 4
8 Edmonton 4
Western Conference
6 Anaheim 1
3 Calgary 3
6 Anaheim 4
6 Anaheim 4
7 Colorado 0
4 Nashville 1
5 San Jose 4

Awards

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2005-2006 NHL awards
Award Recipient(s)
Stanley Cup: Carolina Hurricanes
Presidents' Trophy: Detroit Red Wings
Prince of Wales Trophy:
(Eastern Conference playoff champion)		 Carolina Hurricanes
Clarence S. Campbell Bowl:
(Western Conference playoff champion)		 Edmonton Oilers
Art Ross Trophy: Joe Thornton,San Jose Sharks/Boston Bruins
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy: Teemu Selanne,Mighty Ducks of Anaheim
Calder Memorial Trophy: Alexander Ovechkin,Washington Capitals
Conn Smythe Trophy: Cam Ward,Carolina Hurricanes
Frank J. Selke Trophy: Rod Brind'Amour,Carolina Hurricanes
Hart Memorial Trophy: Joe Thornton,San Jose Sharks/Boston Bruins
Jack Adams Award: Lindy Ruff,Buffalo Sabres
James Norris Memorial Trophy: Nicklas Lidstrom,Detroit Red Wings
King Clancy Memorial Trophy: Olaf Kolzig,Washington Capitals
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy: Pavel Datsyuk,Detroit Red Wings
Lester B. Pearson Award: Jaromir Jagr,New York Rangers
Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy: Jonathan Cheechoo,San Jose Sharks
NHL Foundation Player Award: Marty Turco,Dallas Stars
NHL Plus-Minus Award: Wade Redden,Ottawa Senators;
Michal Rozsival,New York Rangers
Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award: Cristobal Huet,Montreal Canadiens
Vezina Trophy: Miikka Kiprusoff,Calgary Flames
William M. Jennings Trophy: Miikka Kiprusoff,Calgary Flames

All-Star teams

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First Team Position Second Team
Miikka Kiprusoff,Calgary Flames G Martin Brodeur,New Jersey Devils
Nicklas Lidstrom,Detroit Red Wings D Zdeno Chara,Ottawa Senators
Scott Niedermayer,Mighty Ducks of Anaheim D Sergei Zubov,Dallas Stars
Joe Thornton,Boston/San Jose C Eric Staal,Carolina Hurricanes
Jaromir Jagr,New York Rangers RW Daniel Alfredsson,Ottawa Senators
Alexander Ovechkin,Washington Capitals LW Dany Heatley,Ottawa Senators

Player statistics

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Scoring leaders

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Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes

Player Team GP G A Pts +/- PIM
Joe Thornton Boston Bruins/San Jose Sharks 81 29 96 125 +31 61
Jaromir Jagr New York Rangers 82 54 69 123 +34 72
Alexander Ovechkin Washington Capitals 81 52 54 106 +2 52
Dany Heatley Ottawa Senators 82 50 53 103 +29 86
Daniel Alfredsson Ottawa Senators 77 43 60 103 +29 50
Sidney Crosby Pittsburgh Penguins 81 39 63 102 -1 110
Eric Staal Carolina Hurricanes 82 45 55 100 -8 81
Ilya Kovalchuk Atlanta Thrashers 78 52 46 98 -6 68
Marc Savard Atlanta Thrashers 82 28 69 97 +7 100
Jonathan Cheechoo San Jose Sharks 82 56 37 93 +23 25

Source:NHL.[15]

Leading goaltenders

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Minimum 1,000 minutes played.

Note: GP = Games played; Min = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime/shootout losses; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; Sv% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average

Player Team GP Min W L OT GA SO Sv% GAA
Miikka Kiprusoff Calgary Flames 74 4379:40 42 20 11 151 10 .923 2.07
Dominik Hasek Ottawa Senators 43 2583:58 28 10 4 90 5 .925 2.09
Manny Legace Detroit Red Wings 51 2905:09 37 8 3 106 7 .915 2.19
Cristobal Huet Montreal Canadiens 36 2102:59 18 11 4 77 7 .929 2.20
Henrik Lundqvist New York Rangers 53 3111:53 30 12 9 116 2 .922 2.24
Manny Fernandez Minnesota Wild 58 3411:14 30 18 7 130 1 .919 2.29
Ilya Bryzgalov Mighty Ducks of Anaheim 31 1575:13 13 12 1 66 1 .910 2.51
Marty Turco Dallas Stars 68 3910:12 41 19 5 166 3 .898 2.55
Vesa Toskala San Jose Sharks 37 2039:13 23 7 4 87 2 .901 2.56
Martin Brodeur New Jersey Devils 73 4364:35 43 23 7 187 5 .911 2.57

Coaches

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Eastern Conference

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Western Conference

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Milestones

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Debuts

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The following are players of note who played their first NHL game in 2005-06:

Last games

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The following is a list of players of note who played their last NHL game in 2005–06, listed with their team:

Broadcasting rights

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In Canada,CBCandTSNresumed their coverage of the NHL after the lockout. CBC aired Saturday nightHockey Night in Canadaregular season games, while TSN's coverage includedWednesday Night Hockeyand other selected weeknights. During the first three rounds of the Stanley Cup playoffs, TSN televised all-U.S. games while CBC aired all games involving Canadian teams. CBC then had exclusive coverage of the Stanley Cup Finals.

In the U.S.,NBCbegan its first season as the league'sover-the-airpartner after initially signing its contract prior to the lockout. NBC's deal involved arevenue sharingagreement with the NHL as opposed to a traditional rights fee, and included rights to six weekend regular season windows, seven weekend postseason broadcasts and games 3–7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. However,ESPNexercised its opt-out clause after the lockout, leaving the NHL without a U.S. cable partner. In August 2005,Comcast(who owns thePhiladelphia Flyers) signed a three-year deal to put games on itsOutdoor Life Network(OLN). The agreement called for 54 or more games each regular season, generally on Monday and Tuesday nights. Due to the abbreviated off-season, the 2005–06 regular season schedule did not offer OLN exclusivity, which they received in 2006–07. Comcast high-speedcable internetcustomers could watch at least seven games a week over the Internet as part of the new TV deal. OLN also televised selected first and second round playoff games, all Conference Finals games not aired on NBC, and the first two games of the Stanley Cup Finals.

See also

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References

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  • Dinger, Ralph, ed. (2011).The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book 2012.Toronto, ON: Dan Diamond & Associates.ISBN978-1-894801-22-5.
Notes
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  2. ^"NHL unveils new logo for 2005–06 season".CBC News.July 22, 2005.RetrievedJune 16,2015.
  3. ^abcdeDinger, Ralph, ed. (2009).The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book/2010.Dan Diamond & Associates. p. 11.
  4. ^"2005-06 NHL Season Skater Statistics | Hockey-Reference.com".Archived fromthe originalon December 4, 2013.Retrieved2010-01-25.
  5. ^ab"1992-93 NHL Summary".
  6. ^ab"2005-06 NHL Summary".
  7. ^"2005-06 NHL Goalie Statistics".
  8. ^"2003-04 NHL Summary".
  9. ^Zator, Matthew (October 5, 2022)."Today in Hockey History: Oct. 5".The Hockey Writers.RetrievedJanuary 14,2023.
  10. ^"HHOF Records and Rankings -- NHL Rookies".Archived fromthe originalon December 3, 2010.RetrievedMay 10,2010.
  11. ^Watch Ovechkin's goalatGoogle VideosArchivedFebruary 8, 2012, at theWayback Machine
  12. ^abcdefDinger, Ralph, ed. (2009).The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book/2010.Dan Diamond & Associates. p. 162.
  13. ^"2005–2006 Standings by Conference".National Hockey League.RetrievedMarch 26,2012.
  14. ^"2005–2006 Standings by Conference".National Hockey League.RetrievedMarch 26,2012.
  15. ^Dinger 2011,p. 156.
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