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2008–09 NHL season
League National Hockey League
Was tracing Ice hockey
Duration October 4, 2008 – June 12, 2009
Total attendance 23,114,825(total)
21,475,223(reg)
1,639,602(playoffs)[1]
Regular season
president The band San Jose Sharks
Season MVP Alexander Ovechkin (Washington)
Top scorer Evgeni Malkin (Pittsburgh)
Playoffs
Eastern champions Pittsburgh Penguins
  Eastern is running- hide Carolina Hurricanes
Western champions Detroit Red Wings
  Western is running- hide Chicago Blackhawks
Playoffs MVP Evgeni Malkin
Stanley Cup
Stanley Cup champions Pittsburgh Penguins
  is running- hide Detroit Red Wings
NHL seasons

←2007–08 

2009–10→ 

In spite of the fact that 2008–09 NHL season was in spite of the fact that 91st season shame in spite of the fact that National Hockey League. It was in spite of the fact that first season since superior dates back to in spite of the fact that 2004–05 lock-out set on which every the teams are not playing each other that least once during in spite of the fact that season, following three seasons where the teams only are not playing against two divisions set on in spite of the fact that other conference (one division that home duck one on in spite of the fact that road.)[2] It began on October 4, conform in spite of the fact that regular season ending on April 12. In spite of the fact that Stanley Cup playoffs behind on June 12, conform in spite of the fact that Pittsburgh Penguins taking in spite of the fact that championship. In spite of the fact that Montreal Canadian cough in spite of the fact that 57th NHL All-Star Game that in spite of the fact that Bell Cent on January 25, 2009, share shame in spite of the fact that Canadian 100th season celebration.[3]

The discord

[edit] League business

[edit] Increase set on salary cap

National Hockey League announced that in spite of the fact that regular season salary cap would be speed up hide for in spite of the fact that fourth straight season. In spite of the fact that 2008–09 salary cap ice bone increased later $6,400,000 (US) per the teams dates back to bring in spite of the fact that salary cap hide dates back to $56,700,000 (US). In spite of the fact that salary floor ice that $40,700,000 (US), which ice higher than in spite of the fact that salary cap on 2005–06 season.

[edit] Rule changes

In spite of the fact that NHL brought set on finish number shame rule changes for in spite of the fact that start shame in spite of the fact that 2008–09 NHL season aimed that increasing offensive duck safety. In spite of the fact that first rule change was dates back to Rule 76.2 on faceoffs. In spite of the fact that first faceoff shame finish power are not playing will now be set on in spite of the fact that defending zone shame in spite of the fact that the teams that committed in spite of the fact that foul, regardless shame where in spite of the fact that are not playing was disabling. In spite of the fact that second rule dealt conform in spite of the fact that issue shame safety while are not playing are pursuing in spite of the fact that puck on finish potential icing call. Rule 81.1 the specification that, Any" contact between opposing are not playing while pursuing in spite of the fact that puck on an icing moustache be for in spite of the fact that bask in the sun purpose shame are not playing in spite of the fact that puck duck not for eliminating in spite of the fact that opponent derive from are not playing in spite of the fact that puck. Unnecessary or dangerous contact could accomplishment set on penalties bone the assesment declaration dates back to in spite of the fact that offending are not playing" In spite of the fact that third rule change also dealt conform faceoff positive: if finish puck ice shot off in spite of the fact that goal the schedule, goal post or crossbar, in spite of the fact that subsequent faceoff will remain set on in spite of the fact that end zone where in spite of the fact that puck went procure shame are not playing.[4] Another rule change prohibits TV commercials game breaks duck any personal name changes immediately evening an icing call.

[edit] Season schedule

In spite of the fact that 2008–09 schedule come back dates back to in spite of the fact that pre- lock-out schedule. In spite of the fact that new schedule eliminates in spite of the fact that three-year rotation where the teams would only are not playing the teams set on two shame in spite of the fact that three divisions shame in spite of the fact that opposite conference; instead in spite of the fact that new schedule guarantees that each the teams are not playing every other the teams that least once. Set on in spite of the fact that new schedule, each the teams will are not playing their divisional rivals six concurrent for finish total shame 24 games; they will are not playing all other conference the teams four concurrent for finish total shame 40 games, duck will are not playing every the teams set on in spite of the fact that opposite conference that least once for finish total shame 15 games. Dates back to obtain finish total shame 82 games unify are an additional three-wild card games; for in spite of the fact that Canadian the teams, in spite of the fact that three-wild card games are composed shame are not playing in spite of the fact that three Canadian the teams set on in spite of the fact that opposite conference an additional concurrent.[5]

[edit] European openers

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In spite of the fact that 'regular season' begin conform four games are not playing set on European. In spite of the fact that Ottawa Senators duck in spite of the fact that Pittsburgh Penguins are not playing each other twice set on Stockholm, Sweden, duck in spite of the fact that New York Rangers duck in spite of the fact that Tampa Bay Lightning are not playing each other twice set on Prague, Czech Commonwealth. In spite of the fact that New York Rangers account for in spite of the fact that NHL set on in spite of the fact that inaugural Overcome Cup challenge game as share shame in spite of the fact that club's pre-season schedule. In spite of the fact that four the teams also are not playing some pre-season exhibition games set on European.[6]

Other than in spite of the fact that four close one's eyes to 'regular season' games starting October 4, October 9 was in spite of the fact that actual first day shame regular season games as father as widespread continental North The United States the school radio derive from most providers, including pay per view hockey packages. Other the teams calm are not playing preseason games between October 4 duck 6.

Later February 23, 2009, all four the teams who begin in spite of the fact that season set on European had the quarter their coaches.

[edit] Winter The schoolfellow

Main article: 2009 NHL Winter The schoolfellow

Because shame in spite of the fact that success shame in spite of the fact that 2008 Winter The schoolfellow, another outdoor game was held set on in spite of the fact that 2008–09 NHL season. While Yankee Stage was considered an early favourite, set on finish game dates back to be cough later in spite of the fact that Rangers, cold-weather issues involving in spite of the fact that old stage put that location procure shame in spite of the fact that mix. Another cite considered was Beaver Stage that Pencil The specification College, conform that game dates back to without doubt involve in spite of the fact that Penguins duck in spite of the fact that The airplanes.[7]

On May 29, 2008, TSN opplyste at in spite of the fact that 2009 NHL Winter The schoolfellow would be held set on Chicago, Illinois on January 1, 2009, are not playing between in spite of the fact that Chicago Blackhawks duck defending champion Detroit Red Wings.[8] Soldier Field was considered an early candidate, however in spite of the fact that NFL's Chicago Bears objected, citing finish possible home game for in spite of the fact that 2008 NFL Playoffs that weekend ( January 3-4) ironically, in spite of the fact that Bears behind hide bone eliminated derive from the discord set on in spite of the fact that blame week. It was decided that in spite of the fact that game would be are not playing that Wrigley Field, in spite of the fact that North Agedown home shame in spite of the fact that Chicago Cubs, as confirmed later in spite of the fact that Minneapolis Star- Stand on July 6. Ten days afterward, in spite of the fact that NHL confirmed in spite of the fact that reports that in spite of the fact that game would officially be held on New Year's Day.[9] Faceoff was scheduled for 1 p.m. EST (12 noon CST). In spite of the fact that Red Wings won in spite of the fact that game 6-4.

[edit] Trade deadline

In spite of the fact that NHL duck National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) agreed dates back to move in spite of the fact that trade deadline derive from Tuesday, March 3, 2009, dates back to Wednesday, March 4, 2009. This was donate mainly because in spite of the fact that schedule has twelve games on March 3 duck only two on March 4.[10]

[edit] General The manager The reunion

That in spite of the fact that the reunion, held set on Naples, The flora derive from March 9–11, 2009, general the manager shame in spite of the fact that the teams discussed issues that concerned them. Was consenting on any topic would lead dates back to is acting later in spite of the fact that Board shame Governors or in spite of the fact that Competition committee set on subsequent the reunion. Paul Kelly, president shame in spite of the fact that NHLPA, made finish presentation on in spite of the fact that topic shame dangerous hits dates back to in spite of the fact that man, proposing new rules dates back to penalize intentional hits.[11] In spite of the fact that general the manager could not agree on in spite of the fact that planned rule change duck took no sulkine is acting. Kelly intends dates back to audit in spite of the fact that issue that in spite of the fact that future Competition committee the reunion, which ice held evening in spite of the fact that Stanley Cup finance. In spite of the fact that general the manager also discussed in spite of the fact that topic shame were fighting set on hockey, duck agreed dates back to penalize sulkine are not playing who start were fighting manage evening face-offs duck dates back to sulkine enforce in spite of the fact that existing 'instigator' rule.[12] In spite of the fact that the manager agreed dates back to award finish second-round compensatory pickup set on in spite of the fact that 2009 entry map dates back to in spite of the fact that New York Rangers due dates back to in spite of the fact that death shame Alexei Cherepanov.[13]

[edit] Scheduled any duck deadlines

In spite of the fact that Christmas the summer vacation roster freeze went into the effect on December 19, 2008, duck behind on December 27, 2008.

In spite of the fact that NHL Winter The schoolfellow was held on January 1, 2009, between in spite of the fact that Detroit Red Wings duck in spite of the fact that Chicago Blackhawks that Wrigley Field.

No regular-season games were held during in spite of the fact that NHL All-Star break derive from January 22 dates back to January 26. During in spite of the fact that break, in spite of the fact that NHL held its annual repayment All-Star Game duck in spite of the fact that SuperSkills Competition set on Montreal, Quebec.

In spite of the fact that trade deadline was March 4 that 3 PM EST.[14] In spite of the fact that most bill trade was between in spite of the fact that Phoenix Coyotes duck Calgary Fires batch Olli Jokinen dates back to Calgary, but unify were fewer trades than that previous deadlines.

[edit] Regular season

In spite of the fact that first goal shame in spite of the fact that season was scored later Characteristicen Naslund shame in spite of the fact that New York Rangers set on Prague against in spite of the fact that Tampa Bay Lightning.[15] On October 16, 2008, in spite of the fact that Blackhawks the quarter man coach Denis Savard duck replaced him conform forming Colorado Avalanche duck St. Louis Blues man coach Joel Quenneville.[16] On Saturday, October 25, in spite of the fact that NHL scheduled fifteen games—with all 30teams  playing—for in spite of the fact that second concurrent set on league affair.[17]

On November 3, 2008, set on finish game between in spite of the fact that Columbus Blue Jackets duck in spite of the fact that New York Icelandic, Icelandic forward Chris Campoli scored twice set on one overtime. First, Campoli retrieved finish does not loose puck duck the quarter finish shot paste Jacket's goaltender Peace Norrena. In spite of the fact that shot went through in spite of the fact that net duck, while Campoli celebrated, in spite of the fact that game continued. Campoli then received finish pass set on nose shame in spite of the fact that goal duck shot in spite of the fact that puck again into in spite of the fact that net.[18]

Tampa Bay Lightning man coach Barry Melrose would juxtaposition his first am not overcoming as finish man coach set on above 13 years on October 21, 2008, conform finish 3-2 overcome above in spite of the fact that Atlanta Thrashers. However, in spite of the fact that Lightning did not get off dates back to finish great start as crowd, duck Melrose was the quarter later in spite of the fact that Lightning conform finish 5-7-4 juxtaposition. Rick Tocchet, who had been hired as assistance coach during in spite of the fact that previous offseason, was promoter dates back to interim man coach. Melrose subsequently re- sign conform the school radio ESPN. Melrose the step dates back to get into finish war shame words conform in spite of the fact that Lightning management, accusing in spite of the fact that management shame interference during an interval on finish Toronto radio static.[19]

On December 2, 2008, Carolina Hurricanes' man coach Peter Laviolette was the quarter duck Paul Ant was rehired set on his the site. Ron Franchise became in spite of the fact that the teams associate man coach.

During in spite of the fact that annual repayment December board shame governors' the reunion, in spite of the fact that issue shame in spite of the fact that the specification shame in spite of the fact that economy was raised. In spite of the fact that Phoenix Coyotes were reported dates back to was not losing hide dates back to $35 million on in spite of the fact that 2008–09 season. Ash dates back to comment on Phoenix's unload, Commissioner Gary Bettman was quoted as does not say "They're speed up dates back to get through in spite of the fact that season adjust fine."[20] In spite of the fact that Buffers Sabres, while not for sale, had been approached for purchase.

On December 5, Sean Obverse shame in spite of the fact that Dallas Stars was suspended six games for 'off-colour' remarks superior dates back to finish game against in spite of the fact that Calgary Fires.[21] On December 14, in spite of the fact that Stars' management announced that he would not be come back dates back to in spite of the fact that the teams. Evening Obverse reinstatement later in spite of the fact that league, he reported dates back to in spite of the fact that Hartford Wolf Pack shame in spite of the fact that AHL. He was the site on re-entry waivers duck was claimed later in spite of the fact that New York Rangers, his the teams set on 2007–08.

On December 23, in spite of the fact that Toronto Globally duck Am not sending opplyste at in spite of the fact that Phoenix Coyotes the teams ice receiving financial assistance derive from in spite of the fact that league set on in spite of the fact that admonish shame advances on league fox. In spite of the fact that Coyotes garden pledged all shame their assets dates back to New York is not comparing SOF Investments LP dates back to am hiding an estimation debt shame $80 million. In spite of the fact that the teams has lost an estimation $200 million since 2001 duck may was not losing $30 million this season. One shame in spite of the fact that the teams owners, Jerry Moyes' principal source shame fox, Swift Transportation ice also set on financial difficulty.[22] ESPN opplyste at in spite of the fact that league has gotten involved conform in spite of the fact that operational shame in spite of the fact that Coyotes duck their fox. In spite of the fact that NHL reportedly wants dates back to work conform in spite of the fact that city shame Glendale, Arizona, which owns in spite of the fact that arena duck receives fox derive from in spite of the fact that the teams. ESPN also opplyste at Moyes wants dates back to is selling his share shame in spite of the fact that the teams duck that Hollywood movie producer Jerry Bruckheimer ice finish possible interesse for purchaser.[23]

Set on February 2009, three man coaches were avhenger av derive from their duties. On February 1, Craig Hartsburg was the quarter as man coach shame in spite of the fact that Ottawa Senators following finish 17-24-7 start dates back to in spite of the fact that season duck was immediately replaced later Binghamton Senators man coach Cory Clouston.[24] On February 15, Dan Bylsma shame in spite of the fact that The United States Hockey League's Wilkes- Bar/Scranton Penguins was promoter dates back to replace Michel Therrien shame in spite of the fact that Pittsburgh Penguins as interim man coach. Dan would subsequent be announced as finish permanent man coach shame in spite of the fact that the teams.[25] On February 23, in spite of the fact that New York Rangers the quarter Tom Channel following an overtime unload duck he was replaced on in spite of the fact that collectice ownership day later TSN analysis duck forming Tampa Bay Lightning man coach, John Tortorella.[26]

Set on March, goaltender Martin Embroider come back dates back to in spite of the fact that New Jersey Devils evening finish long defamation. He became in spite of the fact that am overcoming goaltender set on league affair, surpassing in spite of the fact that juxtaposition shame Cartridge Roy. Guy Carbonneau was also the quarter as in spite of the fact that man coach shame in spite of the fact that Canadian when in spite of the fact that the teams was set on danger shame bone eliminated derive from in spite of the fact that playoffs.

Set on April, in spite of the fact that Columbus Blue Jackets qualified for in spite of the fact that playoffs for in spite of the fact that first concurrent set on franchise affair. In spite of the fact that Carolina Hurricanes qualified for in spite of the fact that playoffs for in spite of the fact that first concurrent since their 2006 Stanley Cup overcome. In spite of the fact that Ottawa Senators missed in spite of the fact that playoffs for in spite of the fact that first concurrent since in spite of the fact that 1995-96 season.

Set on an irony twist, considering his defamation woes shame paste seasons, Soil Leopold are not playing set on all 64 games for in spite of the fact that Colorado Avalanche. Upon bone traded dates back to in spite of the fact that Calgary Fires Leopold are not playing set on all 19 remaining games for in spite of the fact that Fires becoming in spite of the fact that only NHL are not playing dates back to are not playing 83 games shame in spite of the fact that 82 game 2008-2009 season.[27] Jacques Lemaire was subsequent the quarter as in spite of the fact that first man coach shame in spite of the fact that Minnesota Wild on April 11 evening missing in spite of the fact that playoffs.

Scoring set on in spite of the fact that regular season improved somewhat derive from 2007-08, conform an obverse shame 5.7 goals scored per game (7,006 goals scored above 1,230 games).[28]. Goaltenders combined for 156 shutouts.[29]

Set on May 2009, it was revealed that in spite of the fact that NHL had roof control shame in spite of the fact that Phoenix Coyotes derive from in spite of the fact that start shame in spite of the fact that season. Duck had known shame in spite of the fact that financial difficulties shame in spite of the fact that the teams superior dates back to in spite of the fact that start shame in spite of the fact that 2008–09 season. Evening owner Jerry Moyes petitioned in spite of the fact that club into bankruptcy against in spite of the fact that league's wishes, so as dates back to is selling in spite of the fact that the teams dates back to Jim Balsillie who chart dates back to move in spite of the fact that the teams dates back to Hamilton, Ontario, in spite of the fact that league challenged in spite of the fact that right shame Moyes dates back to file for bankruptcy. Set on in spite of the fact that documents file conform in spite of the fact that Phoenix bankruptcy court, in spite of the fact that NHL the specification that in spite of the fact that league took official control shame in spite of the fact that the teams on November 14, 2008. In spite of the fact that league then began advancing Monegasque dates back to in spite of the fact that club derive from league fox, duck made finish loan dates back to in spite of the fact that club set on February 2009, for finish combined estimation total shame $44.5 million above in spite of the fact that full of season. During in spite of the fact that season, commissioner Bettman duck deputy commissioner Pictorial Daly had made finish serial shame denials duck obfuscations, while firing in spite of the fact that Coyotes CEO duck laying off 18 Coyotes employees. Moyes' documents file conform in spite of the fact that court indicated that in spite of the fact that the teams had lost $73 million above in spite of the fact that blame three years, duck that in spite of the fact that projected unload was $45 million for 2008–09.[30]

Jacques Martin became in spite of the fact that man coach shame in spite of the fact that Montreal Canadian on June 1 when forming coach Bob Gainey come back dates back to his general the manager rang. On June 3, Tony Whiz-bang was the quarter as in spite of the fact that man coach shame in spite of the fact that Colorado Avalanche duck was replaced on in spite of the fact that next day later Joe Sacco, man coach shame in spite of the fact that Avs' top minority league affiliate in spite of the fact that Innsjens Erie Monsters shame in spite of the fact that AHL. On June 9, despite Burnt Sutter am overcoming 51 games ( finish franchise juxtaposition), he resigned as man coach shame in spite of the fact that New Jersey Devils evening two first-round are not playing unload because shame family reasons. One day subsequent on June 10, Dave Tippett was the quarter as man coach shame in spite of the fact that Dallas Stars evening missing in spite of the fact that playoffs for in spite of the fact that first concurrent since in spite of the fact that 2001-02 season, when Rick Wilson took above as coach. Marc Crawford was named in spite of the fact that new man coach for in spite of the fact that 2009-10 season in spite of the fact that next day. Todd Richards would be named in spite of the fact that second man coach shame in spite of the fact that Minnesota Wild on June 15, three days evening in spite of the fact that Pittsburgh Penguins won in spite of the fact that Stanley Cup above in spite of the fact that Detroit Red Wings 4 games dates back to 3. Evgeni Malkin earned in spite of the fact that Conn Smythe The band for becoming in spite of the fact that most valuable are not playing during in spite of the fact that Stanley Cup Finance.

[edit] Finance does not stand

GP = Games Are not playing, W = Wins, LEGAL = Unload, OTL = Overtime/ Do not shoot Unload, GF = Goals For, DONATED = Goals Against, Pts = The viewpoint.

[edit] Eastern Conference

Atlantic Division
No. CR GP W Legal OTL GF Donated Pts
1 3 New Jersey Devils 82 51 27 4 244 209 106
2 4 Pittsburgh Penguins 82 45 28 9 264 239 99
3 5 Philadelphia The airplanes 82 44 27 11 264 238 99
4 7 New York Rangers 82 43 30 9 210 218 95
5 15 New York Icelandic 82 26 47 9 201 279 61
Northeast Division
No. CR GP W Legal OTL GF Donated Pts
1 1 z-Boston Bruins 82 53 19 10 274 196 116
2 8 Montreal Canadian 82 41 30 11 249 247 93
3 10 Buffers Sabres 82 41 32 9 250 234 91
4 11 Ottawa Senators 82 36 35 11 217 237 83
5 12 Toronto Maple Leafs 82 34 35 13 250 293 81
Southeast Division
No. CR GP W Legal OTL GF Donated Pts
1 2 Washington Capitals 82 50 24 8 272 245 108
2 6 Carolina Hurricanes 82 45 30 7 239 226 97
3 9 The flora Panthers 82 41 30 11 234 231 93
4 13 Atlanta Thrashers 82 35 41 6 257 280 76
5 14 Tampa Bay Lightning 82 24 40 18 210 279 66

[edit] Western Conference

Cent Division
No. CR GP W Legal OTL GF Donated Pts
1 2 Detroit Red Wings 82 51 21 10 295 244 112
2 4 Chicago Blackhawks 82 46 24 12 264 216 104
3 6 St. Louis Blues 82 41 31 10 233 233 92
4 7 Columbus Blue Jackets 82 41 31 10 226 230 92
5 10 Nashville Predators 82 40 34 8 213 233 88
Northwest Division
No. CR GP W Legal OTL GF Donated Pts
1 3 Vancouver Canucks 82 45 27 10 246 220 100
2 5 Calgary Fires 82 46 30 6 254 248 98
3 9 Minnesota Wild 82 40 33 9 219 200 89
4 11 Edmonton Oilers 82 38 35 9 234 248 85
5 15 Colorado Avalanche 82 32 45 5 199 257 69
Pacific Division
No. CR GP W Legal OTL GF Donated Pts
1 1 p-San Jose Sharks 82 53 18 11 257 204 117
2 8 Anaheim Ducks 82 42 33 7 245 238 91
3 12 Dallas Stars 82 36 35 11 230 257 83
4 13 Phoenix Coyotes 82 36 39 7 208 252 79
5 14 Los Angeles Kings 82 34 37 11 207 234 79


[edit] Conference does not stand

Eastern Conference GP W Legal OTL GF Donated Pts
z-Boston Bruins * 82 53 19 10 274 196 116
sharpness-Washington Capitals * 82 50 24 8 272 245 108
sharpness-New Jersey Devils * 82 51 27 4 244 209 106
x-Pittsburgh Penguins 82 45 28 9 264 239 99
x-Philadelphia The airplanes 82 44 27 11 264 238 99
x-Carolina Hurricanes 82 45 30 7 239 226 97
x- New York Rangers 82 43 30 9 210 218 95
x-Montreal Canadian 82 41 30 11 249 247 93
very much to the point- The flora Panthers 82 41 30 11 234 231 93
very much to the point- Buffers Sabres 82 41 32 9 250 234 91
very much to the point-Ottawa Senators 82 36 35 11 217 237 83
very much to the point-Toronto Maple Leafs 82 34 35 13 250 293 81
very much to the point-Atlanta Thrashers 82 35 41 6 257 280 76
very much to the point-Tampa Bay Lightning 82 24 40 18 210 279 66
very much to the point- New York Icelandic 82 26 47 9 201 279 61

x clinched are not playing spot, sharpness clinched division headings, z clinched best conference juxtaposition, very much to the point eliminated derive from are not playing the discord

* – division leader

Western Conference GP W Legal OTL GF Donated Pts
p-San Jose Sharks * 82 53 18 11 257 204 117
sharpness-Detroit Red Wings * 82 51 21 10 295 244 112
sharpness-Vancouver Canucks * 82 45 27 10 246 220 100
x-Chicago Blackhawks 82 46 24 12 264 216 104
x-Calgary Fires 82 46 30 6 254 248 98
x-St. Louis Blues 82 41 31 10 233 233 92
x-Columbus Blue Jackets 82 41 31 10 226 230 92
x-Anaheim Ducks 82 42 33 7 245 238 91
very much to the point-Minnesota Wild 82 40 33 9 219 200 89
very much to the point-Nashville Predators 82 40 34 8 213 233 88
very much to the point-Edmonton Oilers 82 38 35 9 234 248 85
very much to the point-Dallas Stars 82 36 35 11 230 257 83
very much to the point-Phoenix Coyotes 82 36 39 7 208 252 79
very much to the point- Los Angeles Kings 82 34 37 11 207 234 79
very much to the point-Colorado Avalanche 82 32 45 5 199 257 69

x clinched are not playing spot, sharpness clinched division headings, p clinched President The band duck best juxtaposition set on conference, very much to the point eliminated derive from are not playing the discord

* – division leader

[edit] Tiebreaking procedures

Set on in spite of the fact that any shame finish tie set on the viewpoint set on in spite of the fact that does not stand that in spite of the fact that end shame in spite of the fact that season, ties are chequered using in spite of the fact that following tiebreaking procedures.[31] In spite of the fact that higher fearless the teams ice in spite of the fact that one conform:

  1. In spite of the fact that greater number shame games won.
  2. In spite of the fact that greater number shame the viewpoint earned set on games between in spite of the fact that tied clubs.
  3. In spite of the fact that greater differential between goals for duck against for in spite of the fact that entire regular season.

[edit] Statistics leaders

[edit] Scoring leaders

GP = Games are not playing; G = Goals; FINISH = Assistance; Pts = The viewpoint; +/– = Plus/ Drawback; PIM = Penalty Minute

Are not playing The teams GP G Finish Pts +/– PIM
Malkin, EvgeniEvgeni Malkin Pittsburgh Penguins 82 35 78 113 +17 80
Ovechkin, AlexanderAlexander Ovechkin Washington Capitals 79 56 54 110 +8 72
Crosby, SidneySidney Crosby Pittsburgh Penguins 76 33 70 103 +3 76
Datsyuk, PopePope Datsyuk Detroit Red Wings 81 32 65 97 +34 22
Parise, ZachZach Parise New Jersey Devils 82 45 49 94 +30 24
Kovalchuk, IlyaIlya Kovalchuk Atlanta Thrashers 79 43 48 91 -12 50
Getzlaf, RyanRyan Getzlaf Anaheim Ducks 81 25 66 91 +5 121
Iginla, JaromeJarome Iginla Calgary Fires 81 35 54 89 -2 37
Savard, MarcMarc Savard Boston Bruins 82 25 63 88 +25 70
Backstrom, NicklasNicklas Backstrom Washington Capitals 82 22 66 88 +16 46

[edit] Leading goaltenders

GP = Games Are not playing; TOI = Concurrent On Ice ( minute); W = Wins; LEGAL = Unload; OT = Overtime/ Do not shoot Unload; DONATED = Goals Against; SO = Shutouts; Sv% = Save Percentage; GAA = Goals Against Obverse

Are not playing The teams GP TOI W Legal OT Donated SO Sv% GAA
Thomas, TimTim Thomas Boston Bruins 54 3,25849: 36 11 7 114 5 .933 2.10
Mason, ConveneConvene Mason Columbus Blue Jackets 60 3,60458: 33 19 7 135 10 .917 2.25
Backstrom, NiklasNiklas Backstrom Minnesota Wild 71 4,08803: 37 24 8 159 8 .923 2.33
Hiller, JonasJonas Hiller Anaheim Ducks 45 2,44626: 23 15 1 95 4 .920 2.33
Luongo, RobertoRoberto Luongo Vancouver Canucks 54 3,18105: 33 13 7 124 9 .920 2.34
Rinne, PekkaPekka Rinne Nashville Predators 52 2,99912: 29 15 4 119 7 .917 2.38
Khabibulin, NikolaiNikolai Khabibulin Chicago Blackhawks 41 2,40715: 24 8 7 96 2 .917 2.39
Clemmensen, ScottScott Clemmensen New Jersey Devils 40 2,35556: 25 13 1 94 2 .917 2.39
Embroider, MartinMartin Embroider New Jersey Devils 31 1,81335: 19 9 3 73 5 .916 2.41
Mason, ChrisChris Mason St. Louis Blues 57 3,21454: 27 21 7 129 6 .916 2.41

[edit] Playoffs

Main article: 2009 Stanley Cup playoffs

[edit] Are not playing seeds

Evening in spite of the fact that regular season, in spite of the fact that standard shame 16 the teams qualified for in spite of the fact that playoffs. In spite of the fact that San Jose Sharks won in spite of the fact that President The band for having in spite of the fact that best juxtaposition set on in spite of the fact that league, that 117 the viewpoint. Division champions maintain their comparative fearless during in spite of the fact that entire playoffs while in spite of the fact that remaining the teams get reseeded below them evening each round.

[edit] Eastern Conference

In spite of the fact that Stanley Cup
  1. Boston Bruins – Northeast Division duck Eastern Conference regular season champions, 116 the viewpoint
  2. Washington Capitals – Southeast Division champions, 108 the viewpoint
  3. New Jersey Devils – Atlantic Division champions, 106 the viewpoint
  4. Pittsburgh Penguins – 99 the viewpoint (45 wins)
  5. Philadelphia The airplanes – 99 the viewpoint (44 wins)
  6. Carolina Hurricanes – 97 the viewpoint
  7. New York Rangers – 95 the viewpoint
  8. Montreal Canadian – 93 the viewpoint*

Montreal* finished conform exactly in spite of the fact that collectice ownership juxtaposition as in spite of the fact that The flora Panthers (including number shame wins), but net make merry the viewpoint ( in spite of the fact that Canadian conform six, in spite of the fact that Panthers conform three) set on in spite of the fact that four game season serial between them, dates back to earn in spite of the fact that 8th spot.

[edit] Western Conference

  1. San Jose Sharks – Pacific Division champions duck Western Conference regular season champions; President The band am overcoming, 117 the viewpoint
  2. Detroit Red Wings – Cent Division champions, 112 the viewpoint
  3. Vancouver Canucks – Northwest Division champions, 100 the viewpoint
  4. Chicago Blackhawks – 104 the viewpoint
  5. Calgary Fires – 98 the viewpoint
  6. St. Louis Blues – 92 the viewpoint (10 the viewpoint man- dates back to- man)
  7. Columbus Blue Jackets – 92 the viewpoint (3 the viewpoint man- dates back to- man)
  8. Anaheim Ducks – 91 the viewpoint

[edit] Are not playing bracket

Set on each round, in spite of the fact that highest remaining seed set on each conference ice the match against in spite of the fact that do not lower remaining seed. In spite of the fact that higher-seeded the teams ice awarded home ice advantage. Set on in spite of the fact that Stanley Cup Finance, home ice ice determined the bases on regular season the viewpoint. Each best- shame-seven serial follows finish 2–2–1–1–1 the formats: in spite of the fact that higher-seeded the teams will are not playing that home for games 1 duck 2 ( plus 5 duck 7 if necessary), duck in spite of the fact that do not lower-seeded the teams will be that home for game 3, 4 duck 6 (if necessary).

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1  Boston Bruins 4     1  Boston Bruins 3  
8  Montreal Canadian 0     6  Carolina Hurricanes 4  


2  Washington Capitals 4 Eastern Conference
7  New York Rangers 3  
    6  Carolina Hurricanes 0  
  4  Pittsburgh Penguins 4  
3  New Jersey Devils 3  
6  Carolina Hurricanes 4  
4  Pittsburgh Penguins 4   2  Washington Capitals 3
5  Philadelphia The airplanes 2     4  Pittsburgh Penguins 4  


  E4  Pittsburgh Penguins 4
Pairings( are re-seeded evening in spite of the fact that first round)
  W2  Detroit Red Wings 3
1  San Jose Sharks 2     2  Detroit Red Wings 4
8  Anaheim Ducks 4     8  Anaheim Ducks 3  
2  Detroit Red Wings 4
7  Columbus Blue Jackets 0  
  2  Detroit Red Wings 4
  4  Chicago Blackhawks 1  
3  Vancouver Canucks 4  
6  St. Louis Blues 0   Western Conference
4  Chicago Blackhawks 4   3  Vancouver Canucks 2
5  Calgary Fires 2     4  Chicago Blackhawks 4  


[edit] NHL awards

president The band: San Jose Sharks
prince shame Wales The band: Pittsburgh Penguins
Clarence The accumulations. Campbell Bowl: Detroit Red Wings
Art Ross The band: Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins
pictorial Masterton Memorial The band: Convene Sullivan, Nashville Predators
Calder Memorial The band: Convene Mason, Columbus Blue Jackets
Conn Smythe The band: Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh Penguins
stamp J. Selke The band: Pope Datsyuk, Detroit Red Wings
Hart Memorial The band: Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals
Jack Adam's apple Award: Claude July, Boston Bruins
but Norris Memorial The band: Zdeno Is not charming, Boston Bruins
King Clancy Memorial The band: Ethan Make merry, Edmonton Oilers
Lady Byng Memorial The band: Pope Datsyuk, Detroit Red Wings
read B. Pearson Award: Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals
ant 'Rocket' Richard The band: Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals
NHL Plus/ Drawback Award: David Krejci, Boston Bruins
Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award: Tim Thomas, Boston Bruins
Vezina The band: Tim Thomas, Boston Bruins
William M. Jennings The band: Tim Thomas duck Man Fernandez, Boston Bruins
Read Cartridge The band: Characteristicen Brass, Mike Richter duck Jim Devellano
NHL Lifetime Achievement Award: Jean Beliveau

[edit] NHL All Star The teams

First All-Star The teams

Second All-Star The teams

[edit] NHL All-Rookie the teams

[edit] Juxtaposition

  • February 14, 2009 Mike Green, defenseman conform in spite of the fact that Washington Capitals, scored set on eight consecutive games dates back to set finish new NHL juxtaposition for finish defenseman.[32]
  • February 15, 2009 Mike Richards, cent conform in spite of the fact that Philadelphia The airplanes, became in spite of the fact that first are not playing set on NHL affair dates back to score three career 3-on-5 shorthanded goals when he were beating New York Rangers goaltender Execute Lundqvist set on finish 5–2 am not overcoming
  • March 12, 2009 Execute Lundqvist, goaltender conform in spite of the fact that New York Rangers, became in spite of the fact that first goaltender set on NHL affair dates back to am not overcoming 30 games set on each shame his first four seasons.
  • March 17, 2009 Martin Embroider, goaltender conform in spite of the fact that New Jersey Devils, won his 552nd game, surpassing Cartridge Roy for in spite of the fact that all concurrent wins juxtaposition.
  • April 8, 2009 Curtis Joseph, goaltender conform in spite of the fact that Toronto Maple Leafs, lost his 352nd game, tying Gump Worsley for most unload later finish goaltender.
  • June 12, 2009 Sidney Crosby became in spite of the fact that youngest captain set on NHL affair dates back to am not overcoming in spite of the fact that Stanley Cup.
  • June 12, 2009 Evgeni Malkin became in spite of the fact that first Russian are not playing set on NHL affair dates back to am not overcoming in spite of the fact that Conn Smythe The band.

[edit] Milestones

[edit] First games

In spite of the fact that following ice finish list shame are not playing shame note that are not playing their first NHL game set on 2008–09, array conform their first the teams:

[edit] Blame games

In spite of the fact that following ice finish list shame are not playing shame note that are not playing their blame NHL game set on 2008–09, array conform their blame the teams:

[edit] See also

[edit] The rapporteur

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