The2014–15 NHL seasonwas the98thseason of operation (97th season of play) of theNational Hockey League(NHL). The Phoenix Coyotes changed their name to theArizona Coyotesprior to the season.
2014–15 NHL season | |
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League | National Hockey League |
Sport | Ice hockey |
Duration | October 8, 2014 – June 15, 2015 |
Number of games | 82 |
Number of teams | 30 |
TV partner(s) | CBC,Sportsnet,TVA Sports(Canada) NBCSN,NBC,CNBC,USA(United States) |
Draft | |
Top draft pick | Aaron Ekblad |
Picked by | Florida Panthers |
Regular season | |
Presidents' Trophy | New York Rangers |
SeasonMVP | Carey Price(Canadiens) |
Top scorer | Jamie Benn(Stars) |
Playoffs | |
PlayoffsMVP | Duncan Keith(Blackhawks) |
Stanley Cup | |
Champions | Chicago Blackhawks |
Runners-up | Tampa Bay Lightning |
TheLos Angeles Kingsbecame the first team to miss the playoffs after winning theStanley Cupthe previous season since theCarolina Hurricanesin2006–07.[1]The Boston Bruins also became the third defendingPresidents' Trophywinner to miss the playoffs (and the first since theBuffalo Sabresmissed the playoffs in2007–08after winning the Presidents' Trophy in 2007). TheWinnipeg Jetsclinched a playoff berth for the first time since the team's relocation from Atlanta in 2011.[2]TheSan Jose Sharks' playoff streak ended at ten years. TheOttawa Senatorsalso became the first team in NHL history to make the postseason after trailing for the final playoff spot by 14 points. The playoffs ended with theChicago Blackhawksdefeating theTampa Bay Lightningin six games to win the Stanley Cup.
League business
editAgreement with GoPro
editMidway through the season, the league signed an agreement withGoProto use the company's wearable cameras to record content for the league's television broadcasts and other video productions.[3]They were first used by players in theAll-Star Game.[4]
Entry draft
editThe NHL Board of Governors approved changes to the draft lottery format on June 24, 2014, starting with the 2015 Draft. Beginning in 2015, the odds of winning the first overall pick will be adjusted down for the first four lowest point-gaining teams, and adjusted up for the following ten. The change was made in order to "reflect the current state of competitive balance in the League." In 2016, the Draft Lottery will be used to choose the first three overall picks, not just the first.[5]
The2014 NHL Entry Draftwas then held on June 27–28, 2014, at theWells Fargo CenterinPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania.[6]Aaron Ekbladwas selected first overall by theFlorida Panthers.
Rule changes
editThe following rule changes were voted upon by the NHL Board of Governors in June, and were approved by the Players' Association in September 2014.[7][8]
- The trapezoidal areas behind each net in which goaltenders are allowed to play the puck are to be made 4 feet (1.2 m) wider than their current width.
- The width of the hashmarks outside the faceoff circles will be extended from their current 3.5 feet to five feet, seven inches apart (international markings).
- Prior to any overtime period, both teams will change ends and the ice will be dry-scraped by an ice resurfacer. The league hopes that the "long line changes" and the better ice surfaces will increase scoring in overtime, and thus decrease shootouts.[9]
- Coaches no longer have to submit a list of shootout participants as it begins. The coaches will be free as to who they will pick next.
- Teams that ice the puck can only use one center to take the ensuing faceoff. If that player attempts to get kicked out of the faceoff to buy his team time, he'll get a two-minute delay-of-game penalty.
- The NHL's "situation room" will have more latitude to conduct video reviews of goals that don't fall under the guidelines of what can be reviewed but that clearly weren't scored legally.
- The wording "embellishment" will be changed to allow an escalating scale of fines to repeat-offense players and coaches.
- The "spin-o-rama"will no longer be allowed on penalty shots and during the shootout.
At the league's General Managers Meeting in November, it was decided to immediately end the dry-scrape prior to overtime, as it was felt that the average time of five minutes was too long and it seemed to have no significant difference. The GMs also voted to allow officials in the Situation Room to buzz the arena to have play immediately stopped for a video review without waiting for a whistle.[10]
Uniforms
edit- TheAnaheim Ducksadded a new away jersey to match the alternate "webbed D" as their new primary jerseys, replacing the old home/road jerseys that bore the "Anaheim Ducks" word mark on the crest.
- As part of the deal approved by the City ofGlendaleto keep the team from relocating, the Phoenix Coyotes changed their name to theArizona Coyotes.[11]There will also be a throwback alternate based on the Kachina-styled jerseys they wore from1996to2003.[12]
- TheChicago BlackhawksNHL Winter Classic uniform was inspired by the 1957–58 jersey worn by the Chicago Blackhawks. This uniform is nearly identical to the road uniform that the Blackhawks currently wear. The main differences between this design and the current road design comes in the form of the lace up collar, the name/number block font (which is serifed), and the C-Tomahawk logo, which is mostly red, black, and white (with a tad bit of yellow) instead of being mostly red, yellow, green black and white.
- TheColumbus Blue Jacketswore a special patch to commemorate hosting the60th National Hockey League All-Star Game.
- TheLos Angeles Kingswore alternate throwbacks based on their inaugural1967gold uniforms, instead of the purple ones they have been wearing since2011.The Kings'2015 NHL Stadium Seriesfeatured the top half of the jersey in silver, bottom half white, a black horizontal stripe runs through the middle of the jersey behind the team crest. On the collar are two crowns, one for each Stanley Cup "crown" the team has won throughout their franchise history. On the white pants is a large "LA" logo as seen on the jersey. The numbers on the back and sleeves were enlarged.
- On December 5,Montreal Canadiensadded a number 4 patch to their jerseys on the upper-right corner in memory of their former captain,Jean Beliveau,who died on December 2 at the age of 83, for the remainder of the season.
- TheNew York Islanderswore a special shoulder patch during their final season playing insideNassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum,and replaced their black third jerseys with the jerseys they wore in the 2014 NHL Stadium Series. The venue has served the franchise for 43 years.
- ThePhiladelphia Flyerswore their2012 Winter Classicjersey as a full-time third jersey during the season.[13]
- ThePittsburgh Penguinswore a throwback alternate jersey, featuring the shade of gold the team wore on the uniforms from1980to2002(the color has been recently referred to as "Pittsburgh gold" ) instead of Vegas Gold, which the team has been wearing in its primary home and road uniforms since2002.The jersey was revealed via the club's Twitter page on September 19, and they resemble the black (road) jerseys the team wore during the two seasons it won its two first Stanley Cups,1991and1992.[14]
- TheSan Jose Sharks' Stadium Series uniform featured the top half in teal, bottom half in black, with a horizontal white stripe separating the two. Centred on the white stripe is the San Jose Sharks logo. The entire back of the jersey is teal with large player numbers in white (extremely large on the sleeve). On the shoulder is a new logo paying homage to San Jose's Northern California fans, a star placed in the location of San Jose. The numbers on the back and sleeves have been enlarged.
- TheSt. Louis Blueshad new home and away jerseys; the alternate remained along with the new set. The uniforms reflect a modernized version of the classic traditional look worn by the team from1997to2007.The uniform leaves the long-lasting, iconic Blue Note unchanged, symbolizing the club's pride and history. The team is not the first to move from a jersey design that was modernized by Reebok when the league started using the new Edge jersey template in the2007–08 season,to a cleaner, more traditional look. The change removes the irregular curves on the cuff stripes and the apron string piping.
- TheTampa Bay Lightningreplaced the alternate jersey they wore with the "BOLTS" script on the front from2008until2014with a new black alternate. The new third jersey is black and features the popular BOLTS logo from previous seasons across the front, with white trim and has blue and gray as secondary colors. The club also wore a black version of their signature lightning bolt pants and black gloves as part of their new third jersey system.[15]
- On November 26, theVancouver Canucksadded a patch decal "PQ" in memory ofPat Quinnto their helmets for the remainder of the season. Quinn died on November 23 at the age of 71.
- TheWashington CapitalsNHL Winter Classic uniform was vintage deep red to symbolize hockey's deep roots in Washington. The stripes on the shoulders, waist and legs bring in elements of Washington professional hockey jerseys from the 1930s, predating the Capitals' formation in the 1970s. A large "W" on the front of the jersey, offset in blue to contrast the white Capitals wordmark, offered a unique look never seen before on Capitals jerseys. A large "W" on the front of the jersey is offset in blue to contrast the white Capitals wordmark and features a silhouette of the Washington Monument. They also wore special patches to commemorate their 40th NHL season.
- For the2015 NHL All-Star Game,the two teams wore black/neon green jerseys, a far cry from any other jersey that has been used for the special game.[15]
Arena changes
edit- The renamedArizona Coyotes' home arena, Jobing.com Arena, was renamedGila River Arenaas part of a new naming rights agreement withGila River Casinos.
- TheTampa Bay Lightning's home arena, the Tampa Bay Times Forum, was renamedAmalie Arenaas part of a new naming rights agreement withAmalie Oil Company.
Regular season
editThe regular season began on October 8, 2014, and ended on April 11, 2015. Both the first Saturday (October 11) and the last day (April 11) of the regular season featured 15 games (all 30 teams).[16]
Coaching changes
editOffseason | |||
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Team | 2013–14 coach | 2014–15 coach | Story/accomplishments |
Carolina Hurricanes | Kirk Muller | Bill Peters | Muller was fired on May 5, 2014, after accumulating an 80–80–27 record in three seasons and failing to clinch a playoff berth in each season.[17]On June 19, Peters succeeded after serving three seasons as an assistant coach with the Detroit Red Wings.[18] |
Florida Panthers | Kevin Dineen,Peter Horachek* | Gerard Gallant | Dineen, was fired after starting the season 3–9–4. Dineen had coached since the start of the2011–12 season,winning theSoutheast Divisiontitle and with team earning a playoff berth for the first time in ten seasons during that first season. Horachek, the head coach of their AHL affiliate,San Antonio Rampagewas hired to be the interim head coach. Horachek was fired after the end of the season on April 29, 2014, after going 26–36–4.[19]On June 21, Gallant succeeded after serving two seasons as an assistant coach with the Montreal Canadiens.[20] |
Nashville Predators | Barry Trotz | Peter Laviolette | Trotz was fired on April 14, 2014, after fifteen seasons. He was the first coach of the Predators. He accumulated a 557–479–160 regular season record and a 19–31 playoff record.[21]On May 6, Laviolette succeeded after serving six seasons as head coach with the Philadelphia Flyers.[22] |
Pittsburgh Penguins | Dan Bylsma | Mike Johnston | Byslma was fired on June 6, 2014, after serving on the team from2009to2014.He accumulated a 252–117–32 regular season record and a 43–35 postseason record. In 2009, he guided the team to win theStanley Cup.For his efforts during the2010–11 season,he was awarded theJack Adams Awardas the league's most outstanding coach.[23]On June 25, Johnston succeeded after serving on thePortland Winterhawksas a head coach from2008to2014.[24] |
Vancouver Canucks | John Tortorella | Willie Desjardins | Tortorella was fired after one season on May 1, 2014, after going 36–35–11 and failing to make the playoffs.[25]On June 23, Desjardins succeeded after two seasons as head coach with theTexas Stars.[26] |
Washington Capitals | Adam Oates | Barry Trotz | On April 26, 2014, Oates was fired after failing to make the playoffs for the first time since 2007. In his two seasons as head coach he compiled a 65–48–17 record. The team made it to the playoffs once in his tenure, winning the Southeast Division in 2013.[27]On May 26, Trotz succeeded after fifteen seasons as head coach with Nashville Predators.[28] |
In-season | |||
Team | Outgoing coach | Incoming coach | Story/accomplishments |
Ottawa Senators | Paul MacLean | Dave Cameron | MacLean was fired on December 8, 2014, after posting a record of 11–11–5 through 27 games this season.[29]He served as the head coach since the start of the 2011–12 season. He left with a 114–90–35 record over parts of four seasons. The team made the postseason twice under his tenure despite going 8–9. For his efforts during the2012–13 season,he was awarded theJack Adams Awardas the league's most outstanding coach. On December 8, Cameron accepted the promotion from assistant to head coach. He served as an assistant since the 2011–12 season. |
Edmonton Oilers | Dallas Eakins | Todd Nelson* | Eakins was fired on December 15, 2014, after posting a 7–19–5 record through 31 games this season.[30]He served as the head coach since the start of the 2013–14 season. He left with a 36–62–14 record over parts of two seasons, failing to make the playoffs during each of his years as head coach. On December 15, Nelson who was coaching theOklahoma City Baronsof theAmerican Hockey Leagueat the time, received the call for the head coaching vacancy with the main club. |
New Jersey Devils | Peter DeBoer | Adam Oatesand Scott Stevens |
DeBoer was fired on December 26, 2014, after posting a 12–17–7 record through 36 games this season.[31]He served as the head coach since the start of the 2011–12 season. He left with a 114–93–41 record over parts of four seasons. He guided the Devils to the2012 Stanley Cup Finalswhere they lost in six games to the Los Angeles Kings. On December 27, the Devils revealed that Adam Oates and Scott Stevens will both take over as the head coach for the remainder of the season. They both served as assistant coaches before the promotion to become co-head coaches. |
Toronto Maple Leafs | Randy Carlyle | Peter Horachek* | Carlyle was fired on January 6, 2015, after posting a 21–16–3 record through 40 games this season.[32]He served as the head coach since March 2012. He left with a 91–78–19 record over parts of four seasons. In2012–13,he guided the team to its first postseason since the2003–04season. On January 7, Peter Horachek accepted the promotion from assistant to interim head coach.[33]He served as an assistant since July 11, 2014. |
(*) indicates interim.
Winter Classic
editThe 2015NHL Winter Classic,the annual regular season outdoor game was held on January 1 atNationals Park,Washington, D.C.The game, the seventh Winter Classic, featured theChicago Blackhawksand theWashington Capitals.[16]
Stadium Series
editOnly one regular season outdoor game in theNHL Stadium Serieswas scheduled this season: TheSan Jose Sharkshosted theLos Angeles Kingson February 21 atLevi's StadiuminSanta Clara, California.[34]
All-Star Game
editThe 60thNational Hockey LeagueAll-Star Gamewas anexhibitionice hockey game played on January 25, 2015. The game was held inColumbus, Ohio,atNationwide Arena,home of theColumbus Blue Jackets.This was Columbus's first time hosting the NHL All-Star Game.[35]
This was originally scheduled to take place on January 27, 2013, in Columbus, Ohio. It was canceled as a result of the ongoing2012–13 NHL lockout.[36][37]There was noall-star gamelast season due to the2014 Winter OlympicsinSochi,Russia.[38]
Postponed games
editTheToronto Maple Leafs–Ottawa Senatorsgame originally scheduled for October 22 was postponed due to the2014 shootings at Parliament Hill, Ottawa.[39]The game was rescheduled for November 9.[40]
TheNew York Rangers–Buffalo Sabresgame originally scheduled for November 21 was postponed due to thewinter weather-relateddifficulties in the area. The game was rescheduled for February 20, 2015, displacing a Sabres home game with the Senators that was originally scheduled for the same day. That game was moved to December 15, 2014, as a result of the rescheduling of the Rangers–Sabres game.[41]
League-wide mumps outbreak
editThe 2014–15 NHL season saw an unprecedented outbreak ofmumpsat the beginning of the season among many players on multiple different teams. Infected players includedCorey PerryandFrancois Beaucheminof theAnaheim Ducks,Derick Brassardand two other players on theNew York Rangers,Sidney Crosbyand four other players on thePittsburgh Penguins,four players on theNew Jersey Devilsand five players on theMinnesota Wild.[42][43][44]The league, teams and players then implemented several sanitary procedures, and the last reported mumps case occurred on January 11.[45]
Standings
editEastern Conference
editPos | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | ROW | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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1 | p –New York Rangers | 82 | 53 | 22 | 7 | 49 | 252 | 192 | +60 | 113 |
2 | x –Washington Capitals | 82 | 45 | 26 | 11 | 40 | 242 | 203 | +39 | 101 |
3 | x –New York Islanders | 82 | 47 | 28 | 7 | 40 | 252 | 230 | +22 | 101 |
Pos | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | ROW | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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1 | y –Montreal Canadiens | 82 | 50 | 22 | 10 | 43 | 221 | 189 | +32 | 110 |
2 | x –Tampa Bay Lightning | 82 | 50 | 24 | 8 | 47 | 262 | 211 | +51 | 108 |
3 | x –Detroit Red Wings | 82 | 43 | 25 | 14 | 39 | 235 | 221 | +14 | 100 |
Pos | Div | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | ROW | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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1 | AT | x –Ottawa Senators | 82 | 43 | 26 | 13 | 37 | 238 | 215 | +23 | 99 |
2 | ME | x –Pittsburgh Penguins | 82 | 43 | 27 | 12 | 39 | 221 | 210 | +11 | 98 |
3 | AT | Boston Bruins | 82 | 41 | 27 | 14 | 37 | 213 | 211 | +2 | 96 |
4 | AT | Florida Panthers | 82 | 38 | 29 | 15 | 30 | 206 | 223 | −17 | 91 |
5 | ME | Columbus Blue Jackets | 82 | 42 | 35 | 5 | 33 | 236 | 250 | −14 | 89 |
6 | ME | Philadelphia Flyers | 82 | 33 | 31 | 18 | 30 | 215 | 234 | −19 | 84 |
7 | ME | New Jersey Devils | 82 | 32 | 36 | 14 | 27 | 181 | 216 | −35 | 78 |
8 | ME | Carolina Hurricanes | 82 | 30 | 41 | 11 | 25 | 188 | 226 | −38 | 71 |
9 | AT | Toronto Maple Leafs | 82 | 30 | 44 | 8 | 25 | 211 | 262 | −51 | 68 |
10 | AT | Buffalo Sabres | 82 | 23 | 51 | 8 | 15 | 161 | 274 | −113 | 54 |
Western Conference
editPos | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | ROW | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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1 | y –St. Louis Blues | 82 | 51 | 24 | 7 | 42 | 248 | 201 | +47 | 109 |
2 | x –Nashville Predators | 82 | 47 | 25 | 10 | 41 | 232 | 208 | +24 | 104 |
3 | x –Chicago Blackhawks | 82 | 48 | 28 | 6 | 39 | 229 | 189 | +40 | 102 |
Pos | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | ROW | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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1 | z –Anaheim Ducks | 82 | 51 | 24 | 7 | 43 | 236 | 226 | +10 | 109 |
2 | x –Vancouver Canucks | 82 | 48 | 29 | 5 | 42 | 242 | 222 | +20 | 101 |
3 | x –Calgary Flames | 82 | 45 | 30 | 7 | 41 | 241 | 216 | +25 | 97 |
Pos | Div | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | ROW | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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1 | CE | x –Minnesota Wild | 82 | 46 | 28 | 8 | 42 | 231 | 201 | +30 | 100 |
2 | CE | x –Winnipeg Jets | 82 | 43 | 26 | 13 | 36 | 230 | 210 | +20 | 99 |
3 | PA | Los Angeles Kings | 82 | 40 | 27 | 15 | 38 | 220 | 205 | +15 | 95 |
4 | CE | Dallas Stars | 82 | 41 | 31 | 10 | 37 | 261 | 260 | +1 | 92 |
5 | CE | Colorado Avalanche | 82 | 39 | 31 | 12 | 29 | 219 | 227 | −8 | 90 |
6 | PA | San Jose Sharks | 82 | 40 | 33 | 9 | 36 | 228 | 232 | −4 | 89 |
7 | PA | Edmonton Oilers | 82 | 24 | 44 | 14 | 19 | 198 | 283 | −85 | 62 |
8 | PA | Arizona Coyotes | 82 | 24 | 50 | 8 | 19 | 170 | 272 | −102 | 56 |
Tie Breakers:
1. Fewer number of games played.
2. Greater Regulation + OT Wins (ROW)
3. Greater number of points earned in head-to-head play. (If teams played an unequal # of head-to-head games, the result of the first game on the home ice of the team with the extra home game is discarded.)
4. Greater Goal differential
- Washington was given the higher Metropolitan division seed than NY Islanders due to higher goal differential (39 to 22)
Player statistics
editScoring leaders
editThe following players led the league in regular season points at the conclusion of games played on April 11, 2015.[46]
Player | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/– | PIM |
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Jamie Benn | Dallas Stars | 82 | 35 | 52 | 87 | +1 | 64 |
John Tavares | New York Islanders | 82 | 38 | 48 | 86 | +5 | 46 |
Sidney Crosby | Pittsburgh Penguins | 77 | 28 | 56 | 84 | +5 | 47 |
Alexander Ovechkin | Washington Capitals | 81 | 53 | 28 | 81 | +10 | 58 |
Jakub Voracek | Philadelphia Flyers | 82 | 22 | 59 | 81 | +1 | 78 |
Nicklas Backstrom | Washington Capitals | 82 | 18 | 60 | 78 | +5 | 40 |
Tyler Seguin | Dallas Stars | 71 | 37 | 40 | 77 | −1 | 20 |
Jiri Hudler | Calgary Flames | 78 | 31 | 45 | 76 | +17 | 14 |
Daniel Sedin | Vancouver Canucks | 82 | 20 | 56 | 76 | +5 | 18 |
Vladimir Tarasenko | St. Louis Blues | 77 | 37 | 36 | 73 | +27 | 31 |
Leading goaltenders
editThe following goaltenders led the league in regular seasongoals against averageat the conclusion of games played on April 11, 2015, while playing at least 1800 minutes.[47]
Player | Team | GP | TOI | W | L | OTL | GA | SO | SV% | GAA |
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Carey Price | Montreal Canadiens | 66 | 3976:33 | 44 | 16 | 6 | 130 | 9 | .933 | 1.96 |
Devan Dubnyk | Arizona/Minnesota | 58 | 3328:12 | 36 | 14 | 4 | 115 | 6 | .929 | 2.07 |
Pekka Rinne | Nashville Predators | 64 | 3850:47 | 41 | 17 | 6 | 140 | 4 | .923 | 2.18 |
Cam Talbot | New York Rangers | 34 | 2094:57 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 77 | 5 | .926 | 2.21 |
Braden Holtby | Washington Capitals | 73 | 4247:29 | 41 | 20 | 10 | 157 | 9 | .923 | 2.22 |
Jonathan Quick | Los Angeles Kings | 72 | 4184:15 | 36 | 22 | 13 | 156 | 6 | .918 | 2.24 |
Henrik Lundqvist | New York Rangers | 46 | 2742:36 | 30 | 13 | 3 | 103 | 5 | .922 | 2.25 |
Steve Mason | Philadelphia Flyers | 51 | 2885:23 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 108 | 3 | .928 | 2.25 |
Cory Schneider | New Jersey Devils | 69 | 3923:55 | 26 | 31 | 9 | 148 | 5 | .925 | 2.26 |
Brian Elliott | St. Louis Blues | 46 | 2545:48 | 26 | 14 | 3 | 96 | 5 | .917 | 2.26 |
Playoffs
editBracket
editIn 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 was at home for games three and four (and game six, if necessary). The top three teams in each division made the playoffs, along with twowild cardsin each conference, for a total of eight teams from each conference.
In the first round, the lowerseededwild card in each conference was played against the division winner with the best record while the other wild card was played against the other division winner, and both wild cards werede facto#4 seeds. The other series matched the second and third-place teams from the divisions. In the first two rounds, home ice advantage was awarded to the team with the better seed. In the conference finals and Stanley Cup Finals, home ice advantage was awarded to the team with the better regular season record.
First round | Second round | Conference finals | Stanley Cup Finals | ||||||||||||||||
A1 | Montreal | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
WC | Ottawa | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
A1 | Montreal | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
A2 | Tampa Bay | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
A2 | Tampa Bay | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
A3 | Detroit | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
A2 | Tampa Bay | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
Eastern Conference | |||||||||||||||||||
M1 | NY Rangers | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
M1 | NY Rangers | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
WC | Pittsburgh | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
M1 | NY Rangers | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
M2 | Washington | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
M2 | Washington | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
M3 | NY Islanders | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
A2 | Tampa Bay | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
C3 | Chicago | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
C1 | St. Louis | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
WC | Minnesota | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
WC | Minnesota | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
C3 | Chicago | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
C2 | Nashville | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
C3 | Chicago | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
C3 | Chicago | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
Western Conference | |||||||||||||||||||
P1 | Anaheim | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
P1 | Anaheim | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
WC | Winnipeg | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
P1 | Anaheim | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
P3 | Calgary | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
P2 | Vancouver | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
P3 | Calgary | 4 |
NHL awards
editAwards were presented at the NHL Awards ceremony, to be held following the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs. Finalists for voted awards are announced during the playoffs and winners are presented at the award ceremony. Voting will conclude immediately after the end of the regular season. ThePresidents' Trophy,thePrince of Wales TrophyandClarence S. Campbell Bowlare not presented at the awards ceremony.
Award | Recipient(s) | Runner(s)-up/Finalists |
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Stanley Cup | Chicago Blackhawks | Tampa Bay Lightning |
Presidents' Trophy (Best regular season record) |
New York Rangers | Montreal Canadiens |
Prince of Wales Trophy (Eastern Conference playoff champion) |
Tampa Bay Lightning | New York Rangers |
Clarence S. Campbell Bowl (Western Conference playoff champion) |
Chicago Blackhawks | Anaheim Ducks |
Art Ross Trophy (Player with most points) |
Jamie Benn(Dallas Stars) | John Tavares(New York Islanders) |
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (Perseverance, Sportsmanship, and Dedication) |
Devan Dubnyk(Minnesota Wild) | Devan Dubnyk(Minnesota Wild) Andrew Hammond(Ottawa Senators) Kris Letang(Pittsburgh Penguins)[48] |
Calder Memorial Trophy (Best first-year player) |
Aaron Ekblad(Florida Panthers) | Aaron Ekblad(Florida Panthers) Johnny Gaudreau(Calgary Flames) Mark Stone(Ottawa Senators)[49] |
Conn Smythe Trophy (Most valuable player, playoffs) |
Duncan Keith(Chicago Blackhawks) | N/A |
Frank J. Selke Trophy (Defensive forward) |
Patrice Bergeron(Boston Bruins) | Patrice Bergeron(Boston Bruins) Anze Kopitar(Los Angeles Kings) Jonathan Toews(Chicago Blackhawks)[50] |
Hart Memorial Trophy (Most valuable player, regular season) |
Carey Price(Montreal Canadiens) | Alexander Ovechkin(Washington Capitals) Carey Price(Montreal Canadiens) John Tavares(New York Islanders)[51] |
Jack Adams Award (Best coach) |
Bob Hartley(Calgary Flames) | Bob Hartley(Calgary Flames) Peter Laviolette(Nashville Predators) Alain Vigneault(New York Rangers) |
James Norris Memorial Trophy (Best defenceman) |
Erik Karlsson(Ottawa Senators) | Drew Doughty(Los Angeles Kings) Erik Karlsson(Ottawa Senators) P. K. Subban(Montreal Canadiens)[52] |
King Clancy Memorial Trophy (Leadership and humanitarian contribution) |
Henrik Zetterberg(Detroit Red Wings) | |
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (Sportsmanship and excellence) |
Jiri Hudler(Calgary Flames) | Pavel Datsyuk(Detroit Red Wings) Jiri Hudler(Calgary Flames) Anze Kopitar(Los Angeles Kings)[53] |
Ted Lindsay Award (Outstanding player) |
Carey Price(Montreal Canadiens) | Jamie Benn(Dallas Stars) Alexander Ovechkin(Washington Capitals) Carey Price(Montreal Canadiens)[54] |
Mark Messier Leadership Award (Leadership and community activities) |
Jonathan Toews(Chicago Blackhawks) | Ryan Getzlaf(Anaheim Ducks) Andrew Ladd(Winnipeg Jets) Jonathan Toews(Chicago Blackhawks)[55] |
Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy (Top goal-scorer) |
Alexander Ovechkin(Washington Capitals) | Steven Stamkos(Tampa Bay Lightning) |
NHL Foundation Player Award (Award for community enrichment) |
Brent Burns(San Jose Sharks) | Brent Burns(San Jose Sharks) Mark Giordano(Calgary Flames) Henrik Lundqvist(New York Rangers)[56] |
NHL General Manager of the Year Award (Top general manager) |
Steve Yzerman(Tampa Bay Lightning) | Bob Murray(Anaheim Ducks) Glen Sather(New York Rangers) Steve Yzerman(Tampa Bay Lightning) |
Vezina Trophy (Best goaltender) |
Carey Price(Montreal Canadiens) | Devan Dubnyk(Arizona Coyotes/Minnesota Wild) Carey Price(Montreal Canadiens) Pekka Rinne(Nashville Predators)[57] |
William M. Jennings Trophy (Goaltender(s) of team with fewest goals against) |
Carey Price(Montreal Canadiens)andCorey Crawford(Chicago Blackhawks) | Henrik LundqvistandCam Talbot (New York Rangers) |
All-Star teams
editPosition | First Team | Second Team | Position | All-Rookie |
---|---|---|---|---|
G | Carey Price,Montreal Canadiens | Devan Dubnyk,Minnesota Wild | G | Jake Allen,St. Louis Blues |
D | Erik Karlsson,Ottawa Senators | Shea Weber,Nashville Predators | D | Aaron Ekblad,Florida Panthers |
D | P. K. Subban,Montreal Canadiens | Drew Doughty,Los Angeles Kings | D | John Klingberg,Dallas Stars |
C | John Tavares,New York Islanders | Sidney Crosby,Pittsburgh Penguins | F | Filip Forsberg,Nashville Predators |
RW | Jakub Voracek,Philadelphia Flyers | Vladimir Tarasenko,St. Louis Blues | F | Johnny Gaudreau,Calgary Flames |
LW | Alexander Ovechkin,Washington Capitals | Jamie Benn,Dallas Stars | F | Mark Stone,Ottawa Senators |
Milestones
editFirst games
editThe following is a list of notable players who played their first NHL game during the 2014–15 season, listed with their first team:
Player | Team | Notability |
---|---|---|
Leon Draisaitl | Edmonton Oilers | One-timeArt Ross Trophywinner,Hart Memorial Trophywinner,Ted Lindsay Awardwinner, Two-timeNHL All-Star team |
Aaron Ekblad | Florida Panthers | First overall pick in the 2014 Draft,Calder Memorial Trophywinner, One-time Stanley Cup champion. |
William Karlsson | Anaheim Ducks | Lady Byng Memorial Trophywinner |
David Pastrnak | Boston Bruins | Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophywinner, Two-timeNHL All-Star team |
Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | Vezina Trophywinner, Two-time Stanley Cup champion, Two-timeNHL All-Star team,Conn Smythe Trophywinner |
Last games
editThe following is a list of players of note who played their last NHL game in 2014–15, listed with their team:
Player | Team | Notability |
---|---|---|
Eric Brewer[58] | Toronto Maple Leafs | Over 1000 games played. |
Daniel Briere[59] | Colorado Avalanche | Over 1000 games played. |
Martin Brodeur[60] | St. Louis Blues | 5-timeWilliam M. Jennings Trophywinner, 4-timeVezina Trophywinner,Calder Memorial Trophywinner, 3-time Stanley Cup winner with the Devils, over 1400 games played. |
Ray Emery[61] | Philadelphia Flyers | William M. Jennings Trophy winner. |
Sergei Gonchar[62] | Montreal Canadiens | 2-time NHL All-Star, 1-time Stanley Cup winner with the Penguins, over 1300 games played. |
Dany Heatley[63] | Anaheim Ducks | Calder Memorial Trophy winner, 1-time NHL All-Star. |
Olli Jokinen[64] | St. Louis Blues | Over 1200 games played. |
Evgeni Nabokov[65] | San Jose Sharks | Calder Memorial Trophy winner, 1-time NHL All-Star, over 300 career NHL wins. |
Chris Phillips[66] | Ottawa Senators | Over 1100 games played. |
Robyn Regehr[67] | Los Angeles Kings | 1-time Stanley Cup winner with the Kings, over 1000 games played. |
Martin St. Louis[68] | New York Rangers | Hart Memorial Trophywinner, 3-TimeLady Byng Memorial Trophywinner, 2-timeArt Ross Trophywinner, 1-time Stanley Cup winner with the Lightning,Lester B. Pearson Awardwinner, 5-time NHL All-Star, over 1100 games played. |
Kimmo Timonen[69] | Chicago Blackhawks | 1-time Stanley Cup winner with the Blackhawks, over 1000 games played. |
Lubomir Visnovsky[70] | New York Islanders | NHL second All-Star team. |
Stephen Weiss[71] | Florida Panthers→Detroit Red Wings | Hold Florida Panthers record for games played and assists. |
Major milestones reached
edit- On October 14, 2014,refereeMike Leggoworked his 1,000th game against the Edmonton Oilers and the Los Angeles Kings at the Staples Center.[72]
- On October 14, 2014,San Jose SharksdefencemanScott Hannanparticipated in his1,000th NHL game.[73]
- On October 14, 2014,Darryl Sutterbecame the fastestLos Angeles Kingscoach to reach 100 wins. Sutter reached the milestone in his 183rd game. Former Kings coachTerry Murraygot his 100th win in his 197th game.[74]
- On October 23, 2014,Los Angeles KingsgoaltenderJonathan Quickhas set a new franchise record with his 33rd career shutout, surpassingRogie Vachon.[75]
- On October 26, 2014,Chicago BlackhawksgoaltenderScott Darlingmade his NHL debut on October 26, 2014, starting in goal against theOttawa Senators,making 32 saves in the 2–1 win.[76][77]Darling became the first formerSouthern Professional Hockey Leagueplayer to play in an NHL game.[78]
- On October 28, 2014,Vancouver CanucksgoaltenderRyan Millerearned his 300th win, becoming the 30th goaltender in league history to reach this milestone.
- On October 30, 2014,Chicago BlackhawksforwardMarian Hossascored his1,000th career pointwith a goal against the team that originally drafted him back in 1997, the Ottawa Senators. Hossa became the 80th player in NHL history to reach the milestone. This game was also the 1,100th game of his National Hockey League career.[79]
- On November 4, 2014,Washington CapitalsforwardAlexander Ovechkinbecame the franchise's leading scorer with his 826th point which came in the first-period on an assist against theCalgary Flames,surpassingPeter Bondra.[80]
- On November 11, 2014,Arizona Coyoteshead coachDave Tippettbecame the longest tenured head coach in franchise history when he reached 391 games, surpassingBobby Francis.[81]
- On November 16, 2014,Chicago BlackhawksforwardBrad Richardsparticipated in his 1,000th NHL game.[82]
- On November 21, 2014,New Jersey DevilsgoaltenderCory SchneiderbrokeMartin Brodeur's franchise record when he started in his 20th consecutive game to start the season.[83]
- On November 23, 2014,Vancouver CanucksforwardDaniel Sedinparticipated in his 1,000th NHL game.[84]
- On November 24, 2014,Pittsburgh PenguinsgoaltenderMarc-Andre Fleuryearned his 300th win. With 300 wins in 547 NHL games, Fleury is the fourth-fastest NHL goaltender to reach this milestone.
- On November 28, 2014New York RangersforwardMartin St. Louisrecorded a goal and an assist against thePhiladelphia Flyersto reach 1,000 points in his career. He became the sixth undrafted player in NHL history to reach the milestone.[85]
- On November 29, 2014,Ottawa SenatorsforwardDavid Legwandparticipated in his 1,000th career game. He would score the lone goal for the Senators in a 4–1 loss to the Lightning in Tampa Bay.[86]
- On December 5, 2014,Calgary Flameshead coachBob Hartleyreached 400 wins. He previously coached theColorado Avalanche(from 1998 to 2002) andAtlanta Thrashers(from 2002 to 2007). With the victory he became just the 33rd coach in NHL history to win 400 regular season games.[87]
- On December 6, 2014,Detroit Red Wingshead coachMike Babcockreached 500 wins, making him the second fastest to reach the milestone. He pulled off the feat in 895 games over 12 seasons between Anaheim and Detroit.[88]
- On December 9, 2014,New Jersey DevilsforwardJaromir Jagrplayed his 1,500th career game, scoring a goal and an assist in a 2–1 win over theCarolina Hurricanes,while passing Marcel Dionne into 5th on the career points list.[89]
- On December 16, 2014, theWashington CapitalsandFlorida Pantherswent to 20-rounds in the shootout breaking the previous record for longest shootout of 15-rounds set on November 26, 2005, between the Washington Capitals andNew York Rangers.[90]
- On December 18, 2014,Colorado AvalanchedefencemanBrad Stuartparticipated in his 1,000th NHL game.[91]
- On December 28, 2014,New Jersey DevilsforwardScott Gomezparticipated in his 1,000th NHL game.[92]
- On December 31, 2014, Colorado Avalanche forwardBorna Rendulicbecame the first Croatian-born player to score a goal in the NHL.[93]
- On January 3, 2015,New Jersey DevilsforwardJaromir Jagrbecome the oldest player to score a hat trick (42 years, 322 days against thePhiladelphia Flyers) eclipsingGordie Howe(41 years, Nov. 2, 1969 against thePittsburgh Penguins).[94]
- On January 6, 2015, New Jersey Devils forwardPatrik Eliasbecame the 82nd player in NHL history to record 1,000 career points. He recorded one goal and two assists in the contest.[95]
- On January 12, 2015, Washington Capitals forwardAlexander Ovechkinscored his 74th game-winning goal against the Colorado Avalanche, surpassingPeter Bondrafor the all-time franchise lead in game-winning goals.[96]
- On January 13, 2015,Winnipeg Jetshead coachPaul Mauricewon his 500th game.[97]
- On February 5, 2015, Ottawa Senators defencemanChris Phillipsbecame the all-time franchise leader in games played with 1,179, surpassingDaniel Alfredsson.[98][99]
- On February 9, 2015, Columbus Blue Jackets forwardScott Hartnellparticipated in his 1,000th NHL game.[100]
- On February 14, 2015,New York Rangershead coachAlain Vigneaultbecame the 21st coach in NHL history to reach 500 wins.[101]
- On March 4, 2015,New York RangersdefencemanDan Boyleparticipated in his 1,000th NHL game.[102]
- On March 4, 2015, Colorado Avalanche forwardAlex Tanguayparticipated in his 1,000th NHL game.[103]
- On March 9, 2015, Evgeny Romasko became the first Russian referee to officiate an NHL game, working the contest against the Edmonton Oilers and the Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena.[104]
- On March 12, 2015,St. Louis Blueshead coachKen Hitchcockwon his 700th game, becoming the fourth coach in league history to reach this milestone.[105]
- On March 17, 2015, St. Louis Blues goaltenderBrian Elliottset a franchise record as he recorded his 21st shutout, surpassingJaroslav Halak.[106]
- On March 19, 2015,Florida Panthersforward Jaromir Jagr passed Phil Esposito for fifth on the NHL all-time goals list when he scored his 718th against theDetroit Red Wings.[107]
- On March 21, 2015,Toronto Maple LeafsdefencemanEric Brewerparticipated in his 1,000th NHL game.[108]
- On March 23, 2015,Ottawa SenatorsgoaltenderAndrew Hammondbecame the first goaltender in league history to help his team earn at least a point in each of his first 15 starts, going 14–0–1 in that stretch.
- On March 29, 2015, refereeKevin Pollockworked his 1,000th game against the San Jose Sharks and the Pittsburgh Penguins at the CONSOL Energy Center.[109]
- On March 31, 2015, referee Brad Meier worked his 1,000th game against the Carolina Hurricanes and the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center.[110]
- On March 31, 2015, Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin scored his50th goal of the season.This is the sixth time in his career that he has scored at least 50 goals in a season and becomes the sixth player in NHL history to achieve this feat. He joinsWayne GretzkyandMike Bossy,who have done this nine times andMario Lemieux,Guy LafleurandMarcel Dionnewho also have done it six times.[111]
- On April 9, 2015,Florida PanthersforwardJaromir Jagrbecome the fourth player to score 1,800 points in his career, earning two assists in a 4–2 win over theBoston Bruins,and taking sole possession of fourth on the career points list. He started the season tied with Steve Yzerman for seventh in the all-time list, and passed him, Marcel Dionne, and Ron Francis over the course of the season.[112]
- On April 11, 2015,Florida Panthersforward Jaromir Jagr overtookAdam Oatesfor sole possession of sixth on the career assists list with 1,080. He had started the year in eighth and had overtaken Steve Yzerman earlier in the season. He later added a power-play goal to tie Gretzky for 14th all-time and extend his career record for game-winning goals to 129. He ended the season with his 1,550th regular season game, moving into 11th on the all-time list.[113]
Broadcast rights
editCanada
editThe 2014–15 season brought a significant realignment for NHL broadcast rights in Canada, as it marked the first year ofRogers Communications' 12-year,CA$5.2 billion contract for exclusive national television and digital media rights to the league. The networks ofSportsnet(including theSportsnet regional channels,Sportsnet One,andSportsnet 360) replacedTSNas the English-language cable broadcasters of the league. National French-language rights were sub-licensed by Rogers toQuebecor Media,withTVA SportsreplacingRDSas the national French-language television broadcaster of the NHL in Canada.[114][115][116]
CBC Television,the previous over-the-air television broadcaster of the NHL, continues to participate in coverage to an extent: Rogers reached a deal with CBC to license theHockey Night in Canadabrand and maintain the network's traditional Saturday night games, along with postseason coverage and exclusive coverage of the Stanley Cup Final.HNICbegan to air across CBC,City,theSportsnetnetworks, andFX Canada(typically an all-U.S. game). As part of the arrangement, CBC did not pay a rights fee to either Rogers or the NHL, but all the telecasts arebrokeredand produced by Sportsnet. CBC is allotted advertising time during the games to promote its own programming, but Rogers receives all ad revenue from the telecasts. City also introduced a new primetime game of the week on Sunday nights, known asRogers Hometown Hockey,which was hosted on-location from various cities byRon MacLean.Similarly to TSN under the previous contract, Sportsnet also has a flagship, national Wednesday night game.[116][117][118]
With the loss of national cable rights, TSN expanded its regional coverage of the NHL using its newTSN3,TSN4andTSN5channels. The three channels broadcast regionalWinnipeg Jets,Toronto Maple Leafs,andOttawa Senatorsgames respectively.[119]Regional rights to the Toronto Maple Leafs were split between TSN4 and Sportsnet Ontario beginning this season, with TSN4 airing 26 of these games (Bell and Rogers own a joint majority stake in the team's parent companyMaple Leaf Sports & Entertainment).[119][120]TSN5 began airing regional Senators games as part of a new 12-year deal between the team and TSN's parent companyBell Media(which also included French-language regional rights for RDS, and an extension ofCFGO's radio rights), replacing Sportsnet East.[119][121][122]The Senators were replaced on Sportsnet East by theMontreal Canadiensunder a new three-year deal with Rogers.[120][123]
TVA Sports' national French-language coverage consisted of themed games on selected nights of the week; its flagship telecasts,La super soirée LNH,primarily aired the Montreal Canadiens' Saturday night games, along with theAll-Star Game,Winter Classic,and Stanley Cup playoffs.[124][125]RDS continued its long-standing relationship with the Montreal Canadiens for French-language television coverage under a new, 12-year regional contract. As such, French-language broadcasts of the Canadiens on RDS are now blacked out for viewers outside of the team's home market of Quebec and eastern Canada.[126][127]
United States
editThis was the fourth season under the NHL's ten-year U.S. rights deal withNBC Sports.NBC began airing selected Stanley Cup playoff games on theUSA Network,marking the first time that the channel televised NHL games since 1985.
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