1999–2000 NHL season

The 1999–2000 NHL season was the 83rd regular season of the National Hockey League. With the addition of the expansion Atlanta Thrashers, 28 teams each played 82 games. This was the first season played in which teams were awarded a point for an overtime loss. The New Jersey Devils defeated the defending champion Dallas Stars for their second Stanley Cup championship. During the regular season, no player reached the 100-point plateau, the first time in a non-lockout season since the 1967–68 season. Also, in the 2000 Stanley Cup playoffs, the New Jersey Devils overcame a three-games-to-one deficit against the Philadelphia Flyers to win the Eastern Conference Finals.

1999–2000 NHL season
Millennium patch celebrating the year 2000
LeagueNational Hockey League
SportIce hockey
DurationOctober 1, 1999 – June 10, 2000
Number of games82
Number of teams28
TV partner(s)CBC, CTV Sportsnet, SRC (Canada)
ESPN/ABC (United States)
Draft
Top draft pickPatrik Stefan
Picked byAtlanta Thrashers
Regular season
Presidents' TrophySt. Louis Blues
Season MVPChris Pronger (Blues)
Top scorerJaromir Jagr (Penguins)
Playoffs
Playoffs MVPScott Stevens (Devils)
Stanley Cup
ChampionsNew Jersey Devils
  Runners-upDallas Stars

League business

Throughout the regular season and playoffs, teams wore a patch celebrating the turn of the millennium (see above).

Beginning this season, teams would earn one point for an overtime loss in the regular season instead of zero. It was hoped that this change would stop teams from playing very defensively during the overtime to guarantee the single point from a tie. The number of ties had been going up for some years and the NHL was hoping to counter this trend and did so quite successfully with this rule change.[1][2][3]

This season was also the start of the NHL's partnership with ABC, who would televise a few regional games every season, as well as games three through seven of the Stanley Cup Finals. ESPN, who with the ABC deal renewed their contract with the NHL, continued to show regular season and playoff games as well as the first two games of the Stanley Cup Finals.

Wayne Gretzky's jersey number, 99, was retired league-wide on February 6, 2000, at the season's All–Star Game.[4]

The 1999–2000 season was the inaugural year for the Atlanta Thrashers. They would join the Southeast Division, marking the return of the NHL to Atlanta since the Atlanta Flames moved to Calgary in 1980. It was also the first year for the Carolina Hurricanes' home rink, the Raleigh Entertainment and Sports Arena, the Los Angeles Kings played their first season at Staples Center after 32 seasons at the Great Western Forum, and the Colorado Avalanche played their first season at Pepsi Center.

A new award, the Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award, was introduced this season for the goaltender with the best save percentage.

Overtime rule changes

The standings will record three points for games decided in overtime: 2 to the winning team, and 1 to the loser. In addition, overtimes will be played with four skaters per side, instead of five.[1]

Uniform changes and patches

League wide: an NHL 2000 patch was worn this season for the new millennium.

Anaheim: Jade Alternates Retired. Eggplant pants with Jade Stripes are restored.

Atlanta: White jerseys have the team logo, while the road darks have the alternate mark. The team wore inaugural season patches for their first season.

Carolina: Shade of red is darkened. In addition to the NHL 2000 Patch, the Hurricanes wore two other patches this season, one celebrated the opening of the Raleigh Entertainment and Sports Arena, and the other was in Memory of Steve Chiasson, who died in a single-vehicle, alcohol-involved crash after the Hurricanes were eliminated in the 1999 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Chicago: The tan outline on the crest is removed.

Colorado: Shade of Burgundy is darkened from 1998–1999

Dallas: The alternates from 1998–1999 become the basis of the team's new home Uniform. the actual 1998–1999 Alternates become the new road uniform.

Los Angeles: New Purple alternates introduced.

New York Rangers: Navy Blue Lady Liberty Alternates return.

Ottawa: The Alternates from the 1998–1999 become the new Road Uniforms

Phoenix: Crest on the alternates get a sand-colored outline.

Tampa Bay: the alternate jerseys are dropped.

Toronto: All-star game patch worn for 2000 NHL All-Star Game. The Alternates worn during the 1998–1999 season for the last year at Maple Leaf Gardens go on a one-year hiatus.

Regular season

Eastern Conference

Atlantic Division[5]
No. CR GP W L T OTL GF GA Pts
11Philadelphia Flyers824522123237179105
24New Jersey Devils82452485251203103
37Pittsburgh Penguins8237318624123688
411New York Rangers82293812321824673
513New York Islanders8224489119427558
Northeast Division[6]
No. CR GP W L T OTL GF GA Pts
13Toronto Maple Leafs82452773246222100
26Ottawa Senators82412811224421095
38Buffalo Sabres82353211421320485
410Montreal Canadiens8235349419619483
511Boston Bruins82243319621024873
Southeast Division[7]
No. CR GP W L T OTL GF GA Pts
12Washington Capitals824424122227194102
25Florida Panthers8243276624420998
39Carolina Hurricanes82373510021721684
414Tampa Bay Lightning8219479720431054
515Atlanta Thrashers8214577417031339
Eastern Conference[8]
R Div GP W L T OTL GF GA Pts
1 z – Philadelphia FlyersAT824522123237179105
2 y – Washington CapitalsSE824424122227194102
3 y – Toronto Maple LeafsNE82452773246222100
4 New Jersey DevilsAT82452485251203103
5 Florida PanthersSE8243276624420998
6 Ottawa SenatorsNE82412811224421095
7 Pittsburgh PenguinsAT8237318624123688
8 Buffalo SabresNE82353211421320485
8.5
9 Carolina HurricanesSE82373510021721684
10 Montreal CanadiensNE8235349419619483
11 New York RangersAT82293812321824673
12 Boston BruinsNE82243319621024873
13 New York IslandersAT8224489119427558
14 Tampa Bay LightningSE8219479720431054
15 Atlanta ThrashersSE8214577417031339

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

bold – Qualified for playoffs; z – Won conference; y – Won division

Western Conference

Central Division[9]
No. CR GP W L T OTL GF GA Pts
11St. Louis Blues825119111248165114
24Detroit Red Wings824822102278210108
311Chicago Blackhawks82333710224224578
413Nashville Predators8228407719924070
Northwest Division[10]
No. CR GP W L T OTL GF GA Pts
13Colorado Avalanche82422811123320196
27Edmonton Oilers82322616822621288
310Vancouver Canucks82302915822723783
412Calgary Flames82313610521125677
Pacific Division[11]
No. CR GP W L T OTL GF GA Pts
12Dallas Stars824323106211184102
25Los Angeles Kings82392712424522894
36Phoenix Coyotes8239318423222890
48San Jose Sharks82353010722521487
59Mighty Ducks of Anaheim82343312321722783
Western Conference[12]
R Div GP W L T OTL GF GA Pts
1p – St. Louis BluesCEN825119111248165114
2y – Dallas StarsPAC824323106211184102
3y – Colorado AvalancheNW82422811123320196
4Detroit Red WingsCEN824822102278210108
5Los Angeles KingsPAC82392712424522894
6Phoenix CoyotesPAC8239318423222890
7Edmonton OilersNW82322616822621288
8San Jose SharksPAC82353010722521487
8.5
9Mighty Ducks of AnaheimPAC82343312321722783
10Vancouver CanucksNW82302915822723783
11Chicago BlackhawksCEN82333710224224578
12Calgary FlamesNW82313610521125677
13Nashville PredatorsCEN8228407719924070

Divisions: CEN – Central, PAC – Pacific, NW – Northwest

bold – Qualified for playoffs; p – Won Presidents' Trophy; y – Won division

Playoffs

Bracket

Conference quarterfinals Conference semifinals Conference finals Stanley Cup Finals
            
1 Philadelphia 4
8 Buffalo 1
1 Philadelphia 4
7 Pittsburgh 2
2 Washington 1
7 Pittsburgh 4
1 Philadelphia 3
Eastern Conference
4 New Jersey 4
3 Toronto 4
6 Ottawa 2
3 Toronto 2
4 New Jersey 4
4 New Jersey 4
5 Florida 0
E4 New Jersey 4
W2 Dallas 2
1 St. Louis 3
8 San Jose 4
2 Dallas 4
8 San Jose 1
2 Dallas 4
7 Edmonton 1
2 Dallas 4
Western Conference
3 Colorado 3
3 Colorado 4
6 Phoenix 1
3 Colorado 4
4 Detroit 1
4 Detroit 4
5 Los Angeles 0

Awards

1999-2000 NHL awards
AwardRecipient(s)Runner(s)-up/Finalists
Stanley CupNew Jersey DevilsDallas Stars
Presidents' Trophy
(Best regular-season record)
St. Louis BluesDetroit Red Wings
Prince of Wales Trophy
(Eastern Conference playoff champion)
New Jersey DevilsPhiladelphia Flyers
Clarence S. Campbell Bowl
(Western Conference playoff champion)
Dallas StarsColorado Avalanche
Art Ross Trophy
(Player with most points)
Jaromir Jagr (Pittsburgh Penguins)Pavel Bure (Florida Panthers)
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
(Perseverance, Sportsmanship, and Dedication)
Ken Daneyko (New Jersey Devils)N/A
Bud Light Plus-Minus Award
(Best plus-minus statistic)
Chris Pronger (St. Louis Blues)Chris Chelios (Detroit Red Wings)
Calder Memorial Trophy
(Best first-year player)
Scott Gomez (New Jersey Devils)Scott Gomez (New Jersey Devils)
Brad Stuart (San Jose Sharks)
Mike York (New York Rangers)
Conn Smythe Trophy
(Most valuable player, playoffs)
Scott Stevens (New Jersey Devils)N/A
Frank J. Selke Trophy
(Defensive forward)
Steve Yzerman (Detroit Red Wings)Michal Handzus (St. Louis Blues)
Mike Ricci (San Jose Sharks)
Steve Yzerman (Detroit Red Wings)
Hart Memorial Trophy
(Most valuable player, regular season)
Chris Pronger (St. Louis Blues)Pavel Bure (Florida Panthers)
Jaromir Jagr (Pittsburgh Penguins)
Chris Pronger (St. Louis Blues)
Jack Adams Award
(Best coach)
Joel Quenneville (St. Louis Blues)Joel Quenneville (St. Louis Blues)
Alain Vigneault (Montreal Canadiens)
Ron Wilson (Washington Capitals)
James Norris Memorial Trophy
(Best defenceman)
Chris Pronger (St. Louis Blues)Rob Blake (Los Angeles Kings)
Nicklas Lidstrom (Detroit Red Wings)
Chris Pronger (St. Louis Blues)
King Clancy Memorial Trophy
(Leadership and humanitarian contribution)
Curtis Joseph (Toronto Maple Leafs)N/A
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
(Sportsmanship and excellence)
Pavol Demitra (St. Louis Blues)Pavol Demitra (St. Louis Blues)
Nicklas Lidstrom (Detroit Red Wings)
Teemu Selanne (Mighty Ducks of Anaheim)
Lester B. Pearson Award
(Outstanding player)
Jaromir Jagr (Pittsburgh Penguins)N/A
Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy
(Top goal-scorer)
Pavel Bure (Florida Panthers)Owen Nolan (San Jose Sharks)
NHL Foundation Player Award
(Award for community enrichment)
Adam Graves (New York Rangers)N/A
Roger Crozier Saving Grace Award
(Best save percentage)
Ed Belfour (Dallas Stars)Jose Theodore (Montreal Canadiens)
Dominik Hasek (Buffalo Sabres)
Vezina Trophy
(Best goaltender)
Olaf Kolzig (Washington Capitals)Curtis Joseph (Toronto Maple Leafs)
Olaf Kolzig (Washington Capitals)
Roman Turek (St. Louis Blues)
William M. Jennings Trophy
(Goaltender(s) of team with fewest goals against)
Roman Turek (St. Louis Blues)N/A
Lester Patrick Trophy
(Service to ice hockey in U.S.)
Mario Lemieux, Craig Patrick, Lou VairoN/A

All-Star teams

First team  Position  Second team
Olaf Kolzig, Washington Capitals G Roman Turek, St. Louis Blues
Chris Pronger, St. Louis Blues D Rob Blake, Los Angeles Kings
Nicklas Lidstrom, Detroit Red Wings D Eric Desjardins, Philadelphia Flyers
Steve Yzerman, Detroit Red Wings C Mike Modano, Dallas Stars
Jaromir Jagr, Pittsburgh Penguins RW Pavel Bure, Florida Panthers
Brendan Shanahan, Detroit Red Wings LW Paul Kariya, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim

Player statistics

Scoring leaders

Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points

Player Team GP G A Pts
Jaromir JagrPittsburgh Penguins63425496
Pavel BureFlorida Panthers74583694
Mark RecchiPhiladelphia Flyers82286391
Paul KariyaMighty Ducks of Anaheim74424486
Teemu SelanneMighty Ducks of Anaheim79335285
Owen NolanSan Jose Sharks78444084
Tony AmonteChicago Blackhawks82434184
Mike ModanoDallas Stars77384381
Joe SakicColorado Avalanche60285381
Steve YzermanDetroit Red Wings78354479

Leading goaltenders

Note: GP = Games played; Min = Minutes played; GA = Goals against; GAA = Goals against average; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; SV% = Save percentage

Player Team GP MIN GA GAA W L T SO SV%
Brian BoucherPhiladelphia Flyers352038651.91201034.903
Roman TurekSt. Louis Blues6739601291.95421597.912
Ed BelfourDallas Stars6236201272.10322174.919
Jose TheodoreMontreal Canadiens301655582.10121325.919
John VanbiesbrouckPhiladelphia Flyers5029501082.20251593.906
Dominik HasekBuffalo Sabres352066762.21151163.919
Martin BrodeurNew Jersey Devils7243121612.24432086.910
Patrick RoyColorado Avalanche6337041412.28322182.914
Tommy SaloEdmonton Oilers7041641622.332728132.914
Patrick LalimeOttawa Senators382038792.33191433.905

Source: 2001 NHL Yearbook

Coaches

Eastern Conference

Western Conference

Milestones

Debuts

The following is a list of players of note who played their first NHL game in 1999–2000 (listed with their first team, an asterisk(*) marks debut in playoffs):

Last games

The following is a list of players of note that played their last game in the NHL in 1999–2000 (listed with their last team):

Trading deadline

Trading deadline: March 14, 2000.[13]

See also

References

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Notes
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  2. Fraser, Edward (March 22, 2011). "The NHL's points inflation, and how to solve it". The Hockey News. Archived from the original on March 28, 2012. Retrieved May 20, 2011.
  3. Wilson, Andrew (October 28, 2014). "Why Changing the NHL Point System is Pointless". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  4. "Perfect setting: Gretzky's number retired before All-Star Game". CNN Sports Illustrated. Associated Press. February 6, 2000. Archived from the original on November 12, 2013. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
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