2005–06 New Jersey Devils season

National Hockey League season March 2026 March 2012 NHL 2005–06 2005 New Jersey Devils Eastern 3rd Atlantic 1st 46–27–9 27–11–3 19–16–6 242 229 Lou Lamoriello Larry Robinson (Oct.–Dec.) Lou Lamoriello (Dec.–May) Vacant Patrik Elias (Jan.–Apr.) John MaddenAlexander Mogilny (Oct.–Jan.) Colin WhiteBrian Rafalski Continental Airlines Arena 14,230New Jersey Devils hockey team statistics and history at hockeydb.com https://www.hockeydb.com/stte/new-jersey-devils-7066.html www.hockeydb.com October 12, 2022 Albany River Rats Brian Gionta (48) Scott Gomez (51) Brian Gionta (89) Brian Gionta (+18) Cam Janssen and Colin White (91) Martin Brodeur (43) Martin Brodeur (2.57) yes The 2005–06 New Jersey Devils season was the 32nd season for the National Hockey League (NHL) franchise that was established on June 11, 1974, and 24th season since the franchise relocated from Colorado prior to the 1982–83 NHL season.National Hockey League The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book/2011 2010 Triumph Books 83 978-1-60078-422-4 It was the team's first season back after the NHL canceled the previous season, due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout. The Devils rallied from a poor first half of the season to win the Atlantic Division title on the last day of the season. For the first time, the Devils defeated the New York Rangers in a playoff series, sweeping their rivals in their opening-round matchup. Season overview Many of the Devils' players had played in other leagues while the NHL was inactive due to the lockout. Most notably was Patrik Elias, who missed the first 39 games of the season due to catching Hepatitis A while playing for the Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the Russian Superleague (RSL).http://www.newjerseydevils.com/njd/fanzone/features/25series/2005-06.php 2005–06: Rallying Back NewJerseyDevils June 24, 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070606224547/http://www.newjerseydevils.com/njd/fanzone/features/25series/2005-06.php June 6, 2007 dead mdy-all With many new rule changes for the 2005–06 season, the Devils had to change their style of play. Martin Brodeur, one of the best puck-handling goalies, could no longer use this to his advantage as before, since restrictions were placed on where goalies could handle the puck. The Devils also lost long-time captain Scott Stevens and his physically punishing style of play to retirement, as well as another longtime defenseman, Scott Niedermayer, to free agency. Eventually, Niedermeyer signed with the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, joining his brother, Rob. In July 2005, the team announced that head coach Pat Burns would not return for the season after being diagnosed with cancer for the second time in little more than a year.https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/devils-burns-battling-cancer-again-won-t-coach-next-year-1.541214 Devils' Burns battling cancer again, won't coach next year CBC Sports July 8, 2006 August 30, 2006 Assistant coach Larry Robinson, the team's head coach from 2000 to 2002, was promoted to start the season. On September 16, 2005, longtime Devils owner John McMullen passed away. In honor of his memory, the Devils jerseys had a small "JM" patch on them.http://devils.nhl.com/team/imo.htm New Jersey Devils – In Memoriam of 2022-02-24 New Jersey Devils dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080915040338/http://devils.nhl.com/team/imo.htm 2008-09-15 The Devils struggled early in the 2005–06 season, ending the 2005 calendar year with a 16–18–5 record.http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/stanleycup2006/content/features/east_contenders.html The Contenders: Eastern Conference 2006 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation August 30, 2006 Robinson resigned as head coach on December 19, and Lamoriello moved down to the bench.https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/news_story/?ID=155830&hubname=nhl-devils Canadian Press Lamoriello to finish season behind bench February 22, 2006 August 30, 2006 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070929120454/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/news_story/?ID=155830&hubname=nhl-devils September 29, 2007 Once Elias returned from his bout with hepatitis, the team quickly turned around with a nine-game winning streak, finishing 46–27–9 after a season-ending 11-game winning streak capped with a dramatic come-from-behind 4–3 win over the Montreal Canadiens. During that final victory, which clinched the Devils' sixth division title, Brian Gionta set a new team record for goals in a season with 48, topping Pat Verbeek's 46.http://sportsline.com/nhl/gamecenter/recap/NHL_20060418_NJ@MON Devils snare division title with three-goal flurry in third CBS SportsLine April 18, 2006 August 30, 2006 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20060430150057/http://sportsline.com/nhl/gamecenter/recap/NHL_20060418_NJ%40MON April 30, 2006 The win streak to close the year was also an NHL record.http://www.newjerseydevils.com/njd/fanzone/contests/25th/part2/countdown.php 25th Anniversary Most Memorable Moments Countdown newjerseydevils.com May 12, 2007 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20070424232441/http://www.newjerseydevils.com/njd/fanzone/contests/25th/part2/countdown.php April 24, 2007 dead mdy On April 29, 2006, the Devils won their first round Stanley Cup playoff series against the New York Rangers four games to none, extending their winning streak to 15 games and marking the first time the Devils defeated their cross-river rival in a playoff series. The team's season ended in the next round with a 4–1 Game 5 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, who eventually won the Stanley Cup. Regular season The Devils were the most disciplined team in the League, with just 349 power-play opportunities against. They also scored the fewest short-handed goals in the League, with just 3.https://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_2006.html 2005-06 NHL Summary Season standings NJD NJD Playoffs Eastern Conference Quarterfinals The first two games of the series were held at Continental Airlines Arena in New Jersey. The Devils took commanding victories in Games 1 and 2, 6–1 and 4–1, respectively. Games 3 and 4 were held at Madison Square Garden. The Devils won Game 3 (3–0) and swept the series in Game 4 by a score of 4–2. Eastern Conference Semifinals The series opened at RBC Center in Raleigh. The Hurricanes won Game 1, 6–0, and Game 2, 3–2, in overtime. Games 3 and 4 shifted to Continental Airlines Arena. The Hurricanes took a 3–2 win in Game 3, but the Devils won 5–1 in Game 4. Game 5 shifted back to Raleigh and Carolina beat New Jersey 4–1, winning the series 4–1. Schedule and results Preseason background:#fff; border-top:#C8102E 5px solid; border-bottom:#010101 5px solid; 2005 preseason y background:#fff; border-top:#C8102E 2px solid; border-bottom:#010101 2px solid; Preseason: 3–2–0 (home: 3–0–0; road: 0–2–0) Game Date Score Opponent Record Recap |- | 1|| September 25, 2005 || 3–2 SO || New York Islanders || 1–0–0 || 2005010063 W |- | 2|| September 27, 2005 || 3–1 || New York Rangers || 2–0–0 || 2005010070 W |- | 3|| September 29, 2005 || 2–3 || @ Philadelphia Flyers || 2–1–0 || 2005010084 L |- | 4|| September 30, 2005 || 5–3 || Philadelphia Flyers || 3–1–0 || 2005010092 W |- | 5|| October 2, 2005 || 2–3 || @ New York Rangers || 3–2–0 || 2005010107 L |- |- | Legend: #cfc Win (2 points) 1px solid black W #fcc Loss (0 points) 1px solid black L #fff Overtime/shootout loss (1 point) 1px solid black OTL Regular season background:#fff; border-top:#C8102E 5px solid; border-bottom:#010101 5px solid; 2005–06 regular season2005-06 New Jersey Devils Schedule https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/NJD/2006_games.html Hockey-Reference.com October 12, 2022 y background:#fff; border-top:#C8102E 2px solid; border-bottom:#010101 2px solid; October: 6–5–0 (home: 4–2–0; road: 2–3–0) Game Date Score Opponent Record Recap |- |1||October 5, 2005||5–1 || align="left"| Pittsburgh Penguins (2005–06) ||1–0–0 || 2005020007 W |- |2||October 7, 2005||2–5 || align="left"| @ Philadelphia Flyers (2005–06) ||1–1–0 || 2005020019 L |- |3||October 8, 2005||3–2 OT|| align="left"| New York Rangers (2005–06) ||2–1–0 || 2005020030 W |- |4||October 13, 2005||1–4 || align="left"| @ New York Rangers (2005–06) ||2–2–0 || 2005020059 L |- |5||October 15, 2005||1–6 || align="left"| Carolina Hurricanes (2005–06) ||2–3–0 || 2005020076 L |- |6||October 18, 2005||4–3 || align="left"| Florida Panthers (2005–06) ||3–3–0 || 2005020091 W |- |7||October 20, 2005||6–3 || align="left"| @ Pittsburgh Penguins (2005–06) ||4–3–0 || 2005020103 W |- |8||October 22, 2005||3–4 || align="left"| @ Atlanta Thrashers (2005–06) ||4–4–0 || 2005020116 L |- |9||October 26, 2005||3–6 || align="left"| Tampa Bay Lightning (2005–06) ||4–5–0 || 2005020141 L |- |10||October 28, 2005||3–2 || align="left"| Buffalo Sabres (2005–06) ||5–5–0 || 2005020154 W |- |11||October 29, 2005||5–4 SO|| align="left"| @ Boston Bruins (2005–06) ||6–5–0 || 2005020159 W |- y background:#fff; border-top:#C8102E 2px solid; border-bottom:#010101 2px solid; November: 6–5–2 (home: 3–2–1; road: 3–3–1) Game Date Score Opponent Record Recap |- |12||November 1, 2005||3–4 OT|| align="left"| Pittsburgh Penguins (2005–06) ||6–5–1 || 2005020179 OTL |- |13||November 3, 2005||2–4 || align="left"| New York Rangers (2005–06) ||6–6–1 || 2005020195 L |- |14||November 5, 2005||2–3 SO|| align="left"| @ New York Rangers (2005–06) ||6–6–2 || 2005020206 OTL |- |15||November 8, 2005||1–4 || align="left"| New York Islanders (2005–06) ||6–7–2 || 2005020228 L |- |16||November 11, 2005||4–3 || align="left"| @ Washington Capitals (2005–06) ||7–7–2 || 2005020245 W |- |17||November 12, 2005||3–2 || align="left"| Washington Capitals (2005–06) ||8–7–2 || 2005020252 W |- |18||November 15, 2005||1–4 || align="left"| @ Buffalo Sabres (2005–06) ||8–8–2 || 2005020271 L |- |19||November 18, 2005||5–3 || align="left"| Montreal Canadiens (2005–06) ||9–8–2 || 2005020292 W |- |20||November 19, 2005||4–5 || align="left"| @ Ottawa Senators (2005–06) ||9–9–2 || 2005020300 L |- |21||November 23, 2005||5–1 || align="left"| @ Florida Panthers (2005–06) ||10–9–2 || 2005020325 W |- |22||November 25, 2005||8–2 || align="left"| @ Tampa Bay Lightning (2005–06) ||11–9–2 || 2005020341 W |- |23||November 29, 2005||3–2 || align="left"| Boston Bruins (2005–06) ||12–9–2 || 2005020367 W |- |24||November 30, 2005||1–2 || align="left"| @ Philadelphia Flyers (2005–06) ||12–10–2 || 2005020371 L |- y background:#fff; border-top:#C8102E 2px solid; border-bottom:#010101 2px solid; December: 4–8–3 (home: 3–3–2; road: 1–5–1) Game Date Score Opponent Record Recap |- |25||December 3, 2005||3–2 SO|| align="left"| Minnesota Wild (2005–06) ||13–10–2 || 2005020390 W |- |26||December 6, 2005||2–5 || align="left"| @ Detroit Red Wings (2005–06) ||13–11–2 || 2005020406 L |- |27||December 7, 2005||1–4 || align="left"| Calgary Flames (2005–06) ||13–12–2 || 2005020411 L |- |28||December 9, 2005||3–4 SO|| align="left"| Colorado Avalanche (2005–06) ||13–12–3 || 2005020425 OTL |- |29||December 11, 2005||2–3 OT|| align="left"| @ Columbus Blue Jackets (2005–06) ||13–12–4 || 2005020439 OTL |- |30||December 13, 2005||2–1 SO|| align="left"| Edmonton Oilers (2005–06) ||14–12–4 || 2005020451 W |- |31||December 15, 2005||2–3 OT|| align="left"| Atlanta Thrashers (2005–06) ||14–12–5 || 2005020459 OTL |- |32||December 17, 2005||1–4 || align="left"| @ Carolina Hurricanes (2005–06) ||14–13–5 || 2005020471 L |- |33||December 20, 2005||3–1 || align="left"| @ New York Rangers (2005–06) ||15–13–5 || 2005020490 W |- |34||December 21, 2005||2–4 || align="left"| @ New York Islanders (2005–06) ||15–14–5 || 2005020497 L |- |35||December 23, 2005||0–1 || align="left"| Atlanta Thrashers (2005–06) ||15–15–5 || 2005020515 L |- |36||December 26, 2005||1–2 || align="left"| @ Toronto Maple Leafs (2005–06) ||15–16–5 || 2005020528 L |- |37||December 28, 2005||7–2 || align="left"| Washington Capitals (2005–06) ||16–16–5 || 2005020545 W |- |38||December 29, 2005||2–6 || align="left"| @ Pittsburgh Penguins (2005–06) ||16–17–5 || 2005020554 L |- |39||December 31, 2005||3–6 || align="left"| Toronto Maple Leafs (2005–06) ||16–18–5 || 2005020569 L |- y background:#fff; border-top:#C8102E 2px solid; border-bottom:#010101 2px solid; January: 10–2–1 (home: 5–0–0; road: 5–2–1) Game Date Score Opponent Record Recap |- |40||January 3, 2006||3–0 || align="left"| Florida Panthers (2005–06) ||17–18–5 || 2005020587 W |- |41||January 5, 2006||5–4 || align="left"| Montreal Canadiens (2005–06) ||18–18–5 || 2005020599 W |- |42||January 7, 2006||3–2 || align="left"| @ Buffalo Sabres (2005–06) ||19–18–5 || 2005020617 W |- |43||January 9, 2006||3–0 || align="left"| Philadelphia Flyers (2005–06) ||20–18–5 || 2005020626 W |- |44||January 13, 2006||3–0 || align="left"| Vancouver Canucks (2005–06) ||21–18–5 || 2005020652 W |- |45||January 15, 2006||3–2 SO|| align="left"| @ Chicago Blackhawks (2005–06) ||22–18–5 || 2005020667 W |- |46||January 17, 2006||5–3 || align="left"| @ St. Louis Blues (2005–06) ||23–18–5 || 2005020678 W |- |47||January 19, 2006||4–3 SO|| align="left"| @ Nashville Predators (2005–06) ||24–18–5 || 2005020690 W |- |48||January 21, 2006||3–2 SO|| align="left"| New York Islanders (2005–06) ||25–18–5 || 2005020700 W |- |49||January 22, 2006||1–3 || align="left"| @ New York Rangers (2005–06) ||25–19–5 || 2005020713 L |- |50||January 24, 2006||4–0 || align="left"| @ New York Islanders (2005–06) ||26–19–5 || 2005020724 W |- |51||January 26, 2006||0–1 OT|| align="left"| @ Tampa Bay Lightning (2005–06) ||26–19–6 || 2005020743 OTL |- |52||January 27, 2006||0–4 || align="left"| @ Florida Panthers (2005–06) ||26–20–6 || 2005020752 L |- y background:#fff; border-top:#C8102E 2px solid; border-bottom:#010101 2px solid; February: 4–2–0 (home: 3–1–0; road: 1–1–0) Game Date Score Opponent Record Recap |- |53||February 1, 2006||5–3 || align="left"| Ottawa Senators (2005–06) ||27–20–6 || 2005020780 W |- |54||February 3, 2006||3–0 || align="left"| Carolina Hurricanes (2005–06) ||28–20–6 || 2005020795 W |- |55||February 4, 2006||2–4 || align="left"| @ Toronto Maple Leafs (2005–06) ||28–21–6 || 2005020803 L |- |56||February 7, 2006||7–4 || align="left"| Tampa Bay Lightning (2005–06) ||29–21–6 || 2005020822 W |- |57||February 9, 2006||3–2 OT|| align="left"| @ Boston Bruins (2005–06) ||30–21–6 || 2005020834 W |- |58||February 11, 2006||1–2 || align="left"| New York Islanders (2005–06) ||30–22–6 || 2005020849 L |- y background:#fff; border-top:#C8102E 2px solid; border-bottom:#010101 2px solid; March: 7–5–3 (home: 5–3–0; road: 2–2–3) Game Date Score Opponent Record Recap |- |59||March 1, 2006||2–1 SO|| align="left"| Philadelphia Flyers (2005–06) ||31–22–6 || 2005020873 W |- |60||March 2, 2006||2–3 SO|| align="left"| @ New York Islanders (2005–06) ||31–22–7 || 2005020879 OTL |- |61||March 4, 2006||2–1 || align="left"| New York Rangers (2005–06) ||32–22–7 || 2005020898 W |- |62||March 7, 2006||1–2 SO|| align="left"| @ New York Islanders (2005–06) ||32–22–8 || 2005020915 OTL |- |63||March 10, 2006||4–3 SO|| align="left"| @ Washington Capitals (2005–06) ||33–22–8 || 2005020938 W |- |64||March 11, 2006||3–6 || align="left"| @ Pittsburgh Penguins (2005–06) ||33–23–8 || 2005020947 L |- |65||March 14, 2006||1–6 || align="left"| New York Islanders (2005–06) ||33–24–8 || 2005020971 L |- |66||March 16, 2006||2–1 || align="left"| Pittsburgh Penguins (2005–06) ||34–24–8 || 2005020983 W |- |67||March 19, 2006||0–4 || align="left"| Ottawa Senators (2005–06) ||34–25–8 || 2005021006 L |- |68||March 21, 2006||1–2 || align="left"| @ Philadelphia Flyers (2005–06) ||34–26–8 || 2005021019 L |- |69||March 23, 2006||5–6 OT|| align="left"| @ Atlanta Thrashers (2005–06) ||34–26–9 || 2005021032 OTL |- |70||March 24, 2006||4–2 || align="left"| Boston Bruins (2005–06) ||35–26–9 || 2005021040 W |- |71||March 26, 2006||3–4 || align="left"| Toronto Maple Leafs (2005–06) ||35–27–9 || 2005021060 L |- |72||March 28, 2006||3–2 SO|| align="left"| @ Ottawa Senators (2005–06) ||36–27–9 || 2005021071 W |- |73||March 30, 2006||3–1 || align="left"| Buffalo Sabres (2005–06) ||37–27–9 || 2005021085 W |- y background:#fff; border-top:#C8102E 2px solid; border-bottom:#010101 2px solid; April: 9–0–0 (home: 4–0–0; road: 5–0–0) Game Date Score Opponent Record Recap |- |74||April 1, 2006||4–1 || align="left"| @ Philadelphia Flyers (2005–06) ||38–27–9 || 2005021096 W |- |75||April 2, 2006||3–2 OT|| align="left"| @ Pittsburgh Penguins (2005–06) ||39–27–9 || 2005021109 W |- |76||April 5, 2006||6–4 || align="left"| Pittsburgh Penguins (2005–06) ||40–27–9 || 2005021129 W |- |77||April 8, 2006||3–2 || align="left"| @ Montreal Canadiens (2005–06) ||41–27–9 || 2005021150 W |- |78||April 9, 2006||3–2 || align="left"| New York Rangers (2005–06) ||42–27–9 || 2005021162 W |- |79||April 11, 2006||4–3 OT|| align="left"| @ Carolina Hurricanes (2005–06) ||43–27–9 || 2005021171 W |- |80||April 13, 2006||4–1 || align="left"| Philadelphia Flyers (2005–06) ||44–27–9 || 2005021188 W |- |81||April 16, 2006||5–1 || align="left"| Philadelphia Flyers (2005–06) ||45–27–9 || 2005021211 W |- |82||April 18, 2006||4–3 || align="left"| @ Montreal Canadiens (2005–06) ||46–27–9 || 2005021227 W |- |- | Legend: #cfc Win (2 points) 1px solid black W #fcc Loss (0 points) 1px solid black L #fff Overtime/shootout loss (1 point) 1px solid black OTL Playoffs background:#fff; border-top:#C8102E 5px solid; border-bottom:#010101 5px solid; 2006 Stanley Cup playoffs y background:#fff; border-top:#C8102E 2px solid; border-bottom:#010101 2px solid; Eastern Conference Quarterfinals vs. (6) New York Rangers – Devils win 4–0 Game Date Score Opponent Attendance Series Recap |- | 1 || April 22, 2006 || 6–1 || align="left"| New York Rangers || 19,040 || Devils lead 1–0 || 2005030131 W |- | 2 || April 24, 2006 || 4–1 || align="left"| New York Rangers || 19,040 || Devils lead 2–0 || 2005030132 W |- | 3 || April 26, 2006 || 3–0 || align="left"| @ New York Rangers || 18,200 || Devils lead 3–0 || 2005030133 W |- | 4 || April 29, 2006 || 4–2 || align="left"| @ New York Rangers || 18,200 || Devils win 4–0 || 2005030134 W |- y background:#fff; border-top:#C8102E 2px solid; border-bottom:#010101 2px solid; Eastern Conference Semifinals vs. (2) Carolina Hurricanes – Hurricanes win 4–1 Game Date Score Opponent Attendance Series Recap |- | 1 || May 6, 2006 || 0–6 || align="left"| @ Carolina Hurricanes || 18,730 || Hurricanes lead 1–0 || 2005030221 L |- | 2 || May 8, 2006 || 2–3 OT || align="left"| @ Carolina Hurricanes || 18,730 || Hurricanes lead 2–0 || 2005030222 L |- | 3 || May 10, 2006 || 2–3 || align="left"| Carolina Hurricanes || 16,862 || Hurricanes lead 3–0 || 2005030223 L |- | 4 || May 13, 2006 || 5–1 || align="left"| Carolina Hurricanes || 17,585 || Hurricanes lead 3–1 || 2005030224 W |- | 5 || May 14, 2006 || 1–4 || align="left"| @ Carolina Hurricanes || 18,730 || Hurricanes win 4–1 || 2005030225 L |- |- | Legend: #cfc Win 1px solid black W #fcc Loss 1px solid black L Player statistics Scoring Position abbreviations: C = Center; D = Defense; G = Goaltender; LW = Left wing; RW = Right wing = Joined team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, signing) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Devils only. = Left team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, release) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Devils only. No. Jersey number Player Pos Position Regular season Playoffs GP Games played G Goals A Assists Pts Points +/- Plus/minus PIM Penalties in minutes GP Games played G Goals A Assists Pts Points +/- Plus/minus PIM Penalties in minutes 14 Brian Gionta RW 82 48 41 89 18 46 9 3 4 7 −1 2 23 Scott Gomez C 82 33 51 84 8 42 9 5 4 9 −1 6 15 Jamie Langenbrunner RW 80 19 34 53 −1 74 9 3 10 13 5 16 28 Brian Rafalski D 82 6 43 49 0 36 9 1 8 9 3 2 26 Patrik Elias Patrik Eliáš LW 38 16 29 45 11 20 9 6 10 16 5 4 18 Sergei Brylin LW 82 15 22 37 −4 46 9 2 0 2 5 2 7 Paul Martin ice hockey D 80 5 32 37 1 32 9 0 3 3 6 4 11 John Madden ice hockey C 82 16 20 36 −7 36 9 4 1 5 2 8 9 Zach Parise LW 81 14 18 32 −1 28 9 1 2 3 0 2 22 Viktor Kozlov C 69 12 13 25 0 16 3 0 0 0 −1 0 89 Alexander Mogilny RW 34 12 13 25 −7 6 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 29 Grant Marshall RW 76 8 17 25 −18 70 7 0 1 1 0 8 20 Jay Pandolfo LW 82 10 10 20 2 16 9 1 4 5 1 0 5 Colin White ice hockey, born 1977 D 73 3 14 17 −2 91 4 0 0 0 0 4 8 Sean Brown ice hockey D 35 1 11 12 −14 27 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 24 Richard Matvichuk D 62 1 10 11 2 40 7 0 0 0 5 4 10 Erik Rasmussen ice hockey C 67 5 5 10 −4 32 9 0 0 0 −1 8 2 Vladimir Malakhov ice hockey D 29 4 5 9 −9 26 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 21 Brad Lukowich D 18 1 7 8 3 8 9 0 0 0 0 4 6 Tommy Albelin D 36 0 6 6 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 2McGillis originally wore number 6 and switched numbers when Albelin was signed. Dan McGillis D 27 0 6 6 −5 36 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 2 David Hale ice hockey D 38 0 4 4 5 21 8 0 2 2 −1 12 30 Martin Brodeur G 73 0 3 3 4 9 0 0 0 -98 2 19 Tuomas Pihlman LW 11 1 1 2 −1 10 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 27Tallackson wore number 19 in his first two games. Barry Tallackson RW 10 1 1 2 −2 2 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 16 Alexander Suglobov RW 1 1 0 1 −2 0 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 16 Jason Wiemer C 16 1 0 1 −1 38 8 0 0 0 0 16 17 Darren Langdon LW 14 0 1 1 −3 22 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 40 Scott Clemmensen G 13 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 -98 0 25 Cam Janssen RW 47 0 0 0 −3 91 9 0 0 0 0 26 8 Ken Klee D 18 0 0 0 −3 14 6 1 0 1 −1 6 19 Krzysztof Oliwa LW 3 0 0 0 −2 0 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 21 Pascal Rheaume Pascal Rhéaume C 12 0 0 0 −6 4 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — 19 Jason Ryznar LW 8 0 0 0 −1 2 -1 — -1 — -1 — -1 — -99 — -1 — Goaltending No. Jersey number Player Regular season Playoffs GP Games played W Wins L Losses OT Overtime losses SA Shots against GA Goals against GAA Goals against average SV% Save percentage SO Shutouts TOI Time on ice GP Games played W Wins L Losses SA Shots against GA Goals against GAA Goals against average SV% Save percentage SO Shutouts TOI Time on ice 30 Martin Brodeur 73 43 23 7 2105 187 2.57 .911 5 4365 9 5 4 261 20 2.25 .923 1 533 40 Scott Clemmensen 13 3 4 2 295 35 3.35 .881 0 627 1 0 0 3 0 0.00 1.000 0 7 Awards and records Awards Martin Brodeur also finished second in voting for the Vezina Trophy.2005-06 NHL Awards Voting https://www.hockey-reference.com/awards/voting-2006.html#AS Hockey-Reference.com October 27, 2022 TypeAward/honorRecipientRef League(annual) NHL Second All-Star Team Martin Brodeur (Goaltender)Postseason All-Star Teams https://records.nhl.com/awards/phwa-all-star-teams?season=20052006 records.nhl.com October 27, 2022 League(in-season) NHL Defensive Player of the Month Martin Brodeur (January)Diamos Jason INSIDE THE N.H.L.; Brodeur Sets Sights On Another Gold Medal https://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/12/sports/inside-the-nhl-brodeur-sets-sights-on-another-gold-medal.html The New York Times October 30, 2022 February 12, 2006 Brodeur, who was named the N.H.L.'s defensive player of the month for January NHL Defensive Player of the Week Martin Brodeur (January 18)Martin Brodeur Named Defensive Player of the Week http://www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/brodeur011906.php New Jersey Devils October 28, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20060324002558/http://www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/brodeur011906.php March 24, 2006 January 19, 2006 NHL Offensive Player of the Week Scott Gomez (April 9)SCOTT GOMEZ NAMED NHL OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK http://www.newjerseydevils.com:80/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/gomez-plofweek041006.php New Jersey Devils October 28, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20060411192833/http://www.newjerseydevils.com:80/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/gomez-plofweek041006.php April 11, 2006 April 10, 2006 Team Devils' Players' Player Jay Pandolfo2009-10 New Jersey Devils Media Guide New Jersey Devils Hockey Club Levine, Mike 225 Hugh Delano Unsung Hero Jay Pandolfo Most Valuable Devil Brian Gionta Three-Star Award Brian Gionta Milestones MilestonePlayerDateRef First game Zach Parise October 5, 20052005-06 NHL Debuts https://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_2006_debut.html Hockey-Reference.com October 14, 2024 Cam Janssen November 5, 2005 Barry Tallackson November 12, 2005 Jason Ryznar January 24, 2006 Transactions The Devils were involved in the following transactions from February 17, 2005, the day after the 2004–05 NHL season was officially cancelled, through June 19, 2006, the day of the deciding game of the 2006 Stanley Cup Finals.Hockey Transactions Search Results http://www.prosportstransactions.com/hockey/Search/SearchResults.php?Player=&Team=Devils&BeginDate=2005-02-17&EndDate=2006-06-19&PlayerMovementChkBx=yes&submit=Search&start=0 Pro Sports Transactions July 7, 2022 Trades Date Details Ref 2005 09 26 To Washington Capitals Jeff Friesen To New Jersey Devils Conditional draft pick in 2006Eventually determined to be a 3rd-round pick.Caps Add Two, Subtract Two on Deadline Day https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/caps-add-two-subtract-two-on-deadline-day/c-462168 https://web.archive.org/web/20220717042437/https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/caps-add-two-subtract-two-on-deadline-day/c-462168 dead July 17, 2022 NHL.com July 17, 2022 March 9, 2006 The Caps acquired Friesen from New Jersey last September in exchange for a conditional draft choice, which has finally and definitively been determined to be a third rounder in 2006.Sept. 26: Capitals Acquire Jeff Friesen https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/sept-26-capitals-acquire-jeff-friesen/c-461988 https://web.archive.org/web/20220709015844/https://www.nhl.com/capitals/news/sept-26-capitals-acquire-jeff-friesen/c-461988 dead July 9, 2022 NHL.com July 9, 2022 September 26, 2005 2005 11 25 To Phoenix Coyotes Pascal Rheaume Ray Schultz Steven Spencer To New Jersey Devils Brad FerenceDevils Acquire Defenseman Brad Ference From Coyotes http://www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/ference112605.php New Jersey Devils July 9, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20051130034242/http://www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/ference112605.php November 30, 2005 November 26, 2005 2006 03 08 To Toronto Maple Leafs Aleksander Suglobov To New Jersey Devils Ken KleeDevils Acquire Ken Klee from Toronto http://www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/kenklee030806.php New Jersey Devils July 9, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20060324002745/http://www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/kenklee030806.php March 24, 2006 March 8, 2006 2006 03 09 To New York Islanders 3rd-round pick in 2006 To New Jersey Devils Brad LukowichDevils Acquire Brad Lukowich from Islanders http://www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/lukowich030906.php New Jersey Devils July 9, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20060324001904/http://www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/lukowich030906.php March 24, 2006 March 9, 2006 To Vancouver Canucks Sean Brown To New Jersey Devils 4th-round pick in 2006 To Calgary Flames Conditional 4th-round pick in 2006Calgary would receive the later of New Jersey's 4th-round pick or Vancouver's 4th-round pick, which New Jersey had previously acquired. Calgary received New Jersey's original 4th-rounder. To New Jersey Devils Jason WiemerDevils Acquire Center Jason Wiemer from Flames http://www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/wiemer030906.php New Jersey Devils July 9, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20060324002216/http://www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/wiemer030906.php March 24, 2006 March 9, 2006 Players acquired Date Player Former team Term Via Ref 2005 08 04 Vladimir Malakhov Philadelphia Flyers 2-year Free agencyDevils Sign Rafalski, Malakhov & McGillis http://www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/signings080405.php New Jersey Devils July 9, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20060217044103/http://www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/signings080405.php February 17, 2006 August 4, 2005 Dan McGillis Boston Bruins 2-year Free agency 2005 08 06 Bryan Miller Albany River Rats (AHL) Free agencyBryan Miller http://www.albanyriverrats.com/team/?id=2014 Albany River Rats July 9, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20060301185302/http://www.albanyriverrats.com/team/?id=2014 March 1, 2006 Sighned by New Jersey as a free agent, August 6, 2005 2005 08 12 David Clarkson Kitchener Rangers (OHL) Free agencyDevils Sign Four Players http://www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/signings081205.php New Jersey Devils July 9, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20051024193927/http://www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/signings081205.php October 24, 2005 August 12, 2005 Frank Doyle Idaho Steelheads (ECHL) Free agency 2005 08 16 Alexander Mogilny Toronto Maple Leafs 2-year Free agencyDevils Sign Alexander Mogilny http://www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/mogilnysigned081605.php New Jersey Devils July 9, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20051024202607/http://www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/mogilnysigned081605.php October 24, 2005 August 16, 2005 2006 04 04 Andy Greene Miami University (CCHA) Free agencyThe New Jersey Devils Announce the Signing of Defenseman Andy Greene http://www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/greene030406.php New Jersey Devils July 9, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20060908100855/http://www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/greene030406.php September 8, 2006 April 4, 2006 Players lost Date Player New team ViaIn parentheses is the player's free agency group on August 1 if applicable.Free Agents List https://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?page=05freeagents ESPN.com June 19, 2022 August 1, 2005 Ref N/A Matus Kostur HK Riga 2000 (BHL) Free agency (UFA) 11978 Matus Kostur, retrieved July 9, 2022 2005 06 03 Jiri Bicek Leksands IF (SHL) Free agency (UFA) Liigatähtiä Leksandiin https://www.jatkoaika.com/Uutiset/liigatähtiä-leksandiin/71005 Jatkoaika.com – Kaikki jääkiekosta July 9, 2022 fi June 3, 2005 2005 06 17 Eric Johansson Mora IK (SHL) Free agency (UFA) Eric Johansson förstärker Mora IK http://www.morahockey.se/Admin/system/readnew.asp?id=109 Mora IK July 9, 2022 Swedish https://web.archive.org/web/20061010112818/http://www.morahockey.se/Admin/system/readnew.asp?id=109 October 10, 2006 June 17, 2005 2005 08 04 Scott Niedermayer Anaheim Mighty Ducks Free agency (III) Scott Niedermayer signs with Anaheim https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2005/08/04/Scott-Niedermayer-signs-with-Anaheim/17021123195482/ UPI December 31, 2023 August 4, 2005 2005 08 10 Jan Hrdina Columbus Blue Jackets Free agency (UFA) Columbus signs veteran center to one-year contract https://www.espn.com/nhl/story?id=2130792&src=desktop ESPN.com December 31, 2023 August 10, 2005 2005 08 19 Brett Clouthier Ottawa Senators Free agency (UFA) Friday roundup: Senators, Martins reunite https://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=2138296 ESPN.com July 9, 2022 August 19, 2005 2005 09 06 Scott Stevens Retirement (III) Scott Stevens Retires http://www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/stevensretires090605.php New Jersey Devils July 9, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20060324001325/http://www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/stevensretires090605.php March 24, 2006 September 6, 2005 2005 09 14 Phil Cole Augusta Lynx (ECHL) Free agency (UFA) Cole back in black and blue https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/cole-back-in-black-and-blue/n-3223617 OurSports Central July 9, 2022 September 14, 2005 2005 09 26 Rob Skrlac Retirement (VI) GEORDIE KINNEAR RETURNS TO ALBANY; ROB SKRLAC RETIRES http://www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/skrlac-kinnear092605.php New Jersey Devils July 9, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20060324001727/http://www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/skrlac-kinnear092605.php March 24, 2006 September 26, 2005 2005 12 19 Vladimir Malakhov Retirement Devils sign Albelin, recall McGillis to replace Malakhov https://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=2266857 ESPN.com July 9, 2022 December 20, 2005 2006 04 26 Teemu Kesa HC TPS (Liiga) Free agency Berg ja Hurme TPS:n haaviin https://www.jatkoaika.com/Uutiset/berg-ja-hurme-tpsn-haaviin/69041 Jatkoaika.com - Kaikki jääkiekosta August 31, 2024 fi April 26, 2006 2006 05 15 Ari Ahonen Espoo Blues (Liiga) Free agencyAhonen Bluesiin, Eriksson kotiin https://www.jatkoaika.com/Uutiset/ahonen-bluesiin-eriksson-kotiin/68910 Jatkoaika.com – Kaikki jääkiekosta July 9, 2022 fi May 15, 2006 2006 05 17 Ilkka Pikkarainen HIFK (Liiga) Free agencyNew Jersey retained Pikkarainen's NHL rights and re-signed him on July 2, 2009.Devils sign F Ilkka Pikkarainen https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/devils-sign-f-ilkka-pikkarainen/c-458657 NHL.com December 31, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20220525232150/https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/devils-sign-f-ilkka-pikkarainen/c-458657 May 25, 2022 July 2, 2009 Pikkarainen palasi Suomeen https://www.jatkoaika.com/Haastattelu/pikkarainen-palasi-suomeen/84749 Jatkoaika.com – Kaikki jääkiekosta July 9, 2022 fi May 17, 2006 Signings Date Player Term Contract type Ref 2005 08 04 Brian Rafalski 2-year Re-signing 2005 08 12 Sean Brown Re-signing SEAN BROWN http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/players/bio/?id=42&hubname=nhl-devils TSN.ca July 9, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20070222074538/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/players/bio/?id=42&hubname=nhl-devils February 22, 2007 12-Aug-05: Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the New Jersey Devils. Brian Gionta 1-year Re-signing Everson Mark DEVS GET BUSY WITH RASH OF SIGNINGS https://nypost.com/2005/08/13/devs-get-busy-with-rash-of-signings/ New York Post July 9, 2022 August 13, 2005 Scott Gomez 1-year Re-signing SCOTT GOMEZ http://tsn.ca/nhl/teams/players/bio/?id=1356&hubname=nhl-devils TSN.ca July 9, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20060709213013/http://tsn.ca/nhl/teams/players/bio/?id=1356&hubname=nhl-devils July 9, 2006 12-Aug-05: Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the New Jersey Devils to a one-year contract. Viktor Kozlov 1-year Re-signing Jamie Langenbrunner 1-year Re-signing Jason Ryznar Entry-level Barry Tallackson Entry-level 2005 08 17 Ari Ahonen Re-signing Ari Ahosesta jälleen Devil https://www.jatkoaika.com/Uutiset/ari-ahosesta-jälleen-devil/70626 Jatkoaika.com – Kaikki jääkiekosta July 9, 2022 fi August 17, 2005 2005 08 23 Patrik Elias 1-year Re-signing Everson Mark ELIAS RE-UPS WITH DEVILS https://nypost.com/2005/08/24/elias-re-ups-with-devils/ New York Post July 9, 2022 August 24, 2005 2005 09 21 Jeff Friesen Re-signing JEFF FRIESEN http://tsn.ca/nhl/teams/players/bio/?id=1525&hubname=nhl-capitals TSN.ca July 9, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20051231133322/http://tsn.ca/nhl/teams/players/bio/?id=1525&hubname=nhl-capitals December 31, 2005 21-Sep-05: Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the (New Jersey Devils). Paul Martin Re-signing PAUL MARTIN http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/players/bio/?id=2189&hubname=nhl-devils TSN.ca July 9, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20070504034237/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/players/bio/?id=2189&hubname=nhl-devils May 4, 2007 21-Sep-05: Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the New Jersey Devils. Colin White Re-signing COLIN WHITE http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/players/bio/?id=1542&hubname=nhl-devils TSN.ca July 9, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20070220213221/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/players/bio/?id=1542&hubname=nhl-devils February 20, 2007 21-Sep-05: Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the New Jersey Devils. 2005 09 24 Krisjanis Redlihs Re-signing KRISJANIS REDLIHS http://www.tsn.ca:80/nhl/teams/players/bio/?id=3010&hubname=nhl TSN.ca July 9, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20071111020704/http://www.tsn.ca:80/nhl/teams/players/bio/?id=3010&hubname=nhl November 11, 2007 24-Sep-05: Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the New Jersey Devils. 2005 09 28 Matt DeMarchi Re-signing MATT DEMARCHI http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/players/bio/?id=2154&hubname=nhl-devils TSN.ca July 9, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20060910024630/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/players/bio/?id=2154&hubname=nhl-devils September 10, 2006 28-Sep-05: Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the New Jersey Devils. 2005 09 29 David Hale Re-signing DAVID HALE http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/players/bio/?id=2273&hubname=nhl-devils TSN.ca July 9, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20061121111847/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/players/bio/?id=2273&hubname=nhl-devils November 21, 2006 29-Sep-05: Signed as a restricted free agent by the New Jersey Devils. Ilkka Pikkarainen Re-signing ILKKA PIKKARAINEN http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/players/bio/?id=3003&hubname=nhl-devils TSN.ca July 9, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20070510003832/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/players/bio/?id=3003&hubname=nhl-devils May 10, 2007 29-Sep-05: Signed as a restricted free agent by the New Jersey Devils. 2005 10 03 Niclas Bergfors 3-year Entry-level NICKLAS BERGFORS http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/players/bio/?id=4964&hubname=nhl-devils TSN.ca July 9, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20060910024829/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/players/bio/?id=4964&hubname=nhl-devils September 10, 2006 03-Oct-05: Signed by the New Jersey Devils to a three-year, entry-level contract 2005 12 20 Tommy Albelin Re-signingAlbelin came out of retirement. Devils Re-sign Defenseman Tommy Albelin http://www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/playermoves122005.php New Jersey Devils July 9, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20060217044514/http://www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/playermoves122005.php February 17, 2006 December 20, 2005 2006 01 27 Martin Brodeur 6-year Extension Martin Brodeur Signs Six-Year Contract Extension http://www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/brodeur012706.php New Jersey Devils July 9, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20060217043927/http://www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/brodeur012706.php February 17, 2006 January 27, 2006 2006 04 14 Travis Zajac Entry-level Devils Sign Center Travis Zajac http://www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/zajac041306.php New Jersey Devils July 9, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20061125213528/http://www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/zajac041306.php November 25, 2006 April 14, 2006 2006 06 05 Patrick Davis Entry-level Devils Sign Three Prospects http://www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/prospects060506.php New Jersey Devils July 9, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20061125213326/http://www.newjerseydevils.com/2005/html/theteam/teamnews/prospects060506.php November 25, 2006 June 5, 2006 Mark Fraser Entry-level Sean Zimmerman Entry-level Draft picks New Jersey's picks at the 2005 NHL entry draft at The Westin Ottawa in Ottawa, Ottawa.2005 NHL Entry Draft Picks at hockeydb.com https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/draft/nhl2005e.html www.hockeydb.com October 10, 2024 Rd # Pick # Player Nat Pos Team (League) Notes123Nicklas BergforsSWERWSödertälje SK (Elitserien)238Jeff FrazeeUnited StatesGUS National Team Development Program384Mark FraserCanadaDKitchener Rangers (OHL)499Patrick DavisUnited StatesLWKitchener Rangers (OHL)5155Mark FayneUnited StatesDNoble and Greenough School (USHS–MA)6170Sean ZimmermanUnited StatesDSpokane Chiefs (WHL)7218Alexander SundstromSWECIF Björklöven (Allsvenskan) Media Television broadcasts were now under the Fox Sports Networks (aka FSN) with Mike Emrick commentating the play-by-play, Chico Resch serving as color commentator, and Matt Loughlin serving as the TV host. Radio broadcasts were now on WFAN (AM) 660 still called John Hennessy as play-by-play commentator with Randy Velischek as color commentator. This was Hennessy's final season as a radio play-by-play commentator for the Devils, as Loughlin took his place the following season. This was also Velischek's final season as a radio color commentator as Sherry Ross returned the following year. See also 2005–06 NHL season Notes References New Jersey Devils 2005-06 roster and scoring statistics at hockeydb.com https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/teams/0000512006.html www.hockeydb.com October 12, 2022 2005-06 New Jersey Devils Roster and Statistics https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/NJD/2006.html Hockey-Reference.com October 12, 2022 2005-06 Category:2005–06 NHL season by team Category:2005 in sports in New Jersey Category:2006 in sports in New Jersey 2005-06 New Jersey Devils season 2005-06 New Jersey Devils season