2013–14 NHL season

National Hockey League season March 2014 2013–14 NHL season National Hockey League Ice hockey October 1, 2013 – June 13, 2014 82 30 CBC, TSN, RDS (Canada)NBCSN, NBC, CNBC (United States) Draft 2013 NHL entry draft List of first overall NHL draft picks Nathan MacKinnon Colorado Avalanche Regular season Presidents' Trophy Boston Bruins Sidney Crosby (Penguins) Hart Memorial Trophy Sidney Crosby (Penguins) Art Ross Trophy Playoffs 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs Stanley Cup 2014 Stanley Cup Final Los Angeles Kings New York Rangers Justin Williams (Kings) Conn Smythe Trophy 2014–15 2012–13 NHL The 2013–14 NHL season was the 97th season of operation (96th season of play) of the National Hockey League (NHL). This season features a realignment of the league's 30 teams from a six to a four division format. The regular season began October 1, and concluded April 13. The Stanley Cup playoffs began April 16. The Los Angeles Kings won their second Stanley Cup championship in franchise history (second in three seasons), defeating the New York Rangers four games to one in the 2014 Stanley Cup Final. League business Realignment The relocation of the former Atlanta Thrashers franchise to the current Winnipeg Jets in 2011 prompted the league to discuss realignment. On December 5, 2011, the NHL Board of Governors approved a conference realignment plan that would eliminate the current six-division setup and move into a four-conference structure from the 2012–13 season.http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=604852 https://web.archive.org/web/20111206210510/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=604852 dead December 6, 2011 Governors adopt radical four-conference realignment plan December 5, 2011 Dan Rosen NHL.com December 5, 2011 Under the plan, which was designed to better accommodate the effects of time zone differences, each team would have played 50 or 54 intra-conference games, depending on whether it was in a seven- or eight-team conference, and two games (home and road) against each non-conference team. On January 6, 2012, the league announced that the NHLPA had rejected the proposed realignment, citing concerns about fairness, travel and the inability to see a draft schedule before approving, and that as a result, it would not implement the realignment until at least 2013–14.NHL realignment on hold after union balks https://archive.today/20120918224203/http://www.wgrz.com/sports/article/149232/4/NHL-realignment-on-hold-after-union-balks September 18, 2012 . The Sports Network. Retrieved January 6, 2012.NHL Alignment Will NOT Change as NHLPA Rejects Re-alignment. Here's why... https://web.archive.org/web/20150924031049/http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=41111&blogger_id=1 September 24, 2015 . Hockeybuzz.com. Retrieved January 8, 2012. Upon NHLPA rejection of the previous realignment, a new joint NHL-NHLPA plan was proposed in February 2013 as a modification of the previous plan with both the Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings moving to the East and the Winnipeg Jets moving to the West. This revised plan also adjusted the previously proposed four-conference system to a four-division/two-conference system, with the Eastern Conference consisting of two eight-team divisions, and the Western Conference consisting of two seven-team divisions. A new playoff format was also introduced to accommodate the new proposal, with the top three teams in each division making the playoffs, along with two wild-cards in each conference (for a total of 16 playoff teams).https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=416887 NHL Realignment Includes Four Divisions, Wild Card Teams TSN February 26, 2013 December 7, 2017 July 1, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140701132652/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=416887 live The NHLPA officially gave its consent to the NHL's proposed realignment plan on March 7,http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=659069&navid=nhl:topheads https://web.archive.org/web/20130310031012/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=659069&navid=nhl:topheads dead March 10, 2013 Board of Governors Vote Next Step For Realignment Plan NHL.com Dan Rosen March 8, 2013 and then the NHL's board of governors approved the realignment and the new playoff format on March 14, to be implemented prior to the 2013–14 season.http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=660138 https://web.archive.org/web/20130315202153/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=660138 dead March 15, 2013 Realignment plan approved by Board of Governors NHL.com Dan Rosen March 14, 2013 The league then announced the names of the divisions on July 19: the two eight-team divisions in the Eastern Conference would be the Atlantic Division and the Metropolitan Division, and the two seven-team divisions in the Western Conference would be the Central Division and the Pacific Division.http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=678456 https://web.archive.org/web/20130721105647/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=678456 dead July 21, 2013 NHL introduces new division names with schedule NHL.com Dan Rosen July 19, 2013 The new alignment was as follows: Western Conference Pacific Division Central Division Anaheim Ducks Chicago Blackhawks Calgary Flames Colorado Avalanche Edmonton Oilers Dallas Stars Los Angeles Kings Minnesota Wild Phoenix Coyotes Nashville Predators San Jose Sharks St. Louis Blues Vancouver Canucks Winnipeg Jets Eastern Conference Atlantic Division Metropolitan Division Boston Bruins Carolina Hurricanes Buffalo Sabres Columbus Blue Jackets Detroit Red Wings New Jersey Devils Florida Panthers New York Islanders Montreal Canadiens New York Rangers Ottawa Senators Philadelphia Flyers Tampa Bay Lightning Pittsburgh Penguins Toronto Maple Leafs Washington Capitals Rule changes All players with fewer than 25 games of experience were required to wear visors. The additional minor penalty for instigating a fight when wearing a visor was removed. Players were now assessed an extra minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct should they remove their helmets prior to fighting. Jerseys which were not worn properly (such as being tucked in), and other equipment infractions would now result in a minor penalty. The base of the goal frame was now shallower and narrower by 4 inches. The overall width of the base of the frame was reduced from 96 to 88 inches and the depth of the base of the frame was reduced from 44 to 40 inches.http://ingoalmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Approved-Goal-Frame-2013-2014.jpg Approved Goal Frame 2013-14 April 8, 2014 October 29, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131029192910/http://ingoalmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Approved-Goal-Frame-2013-2014.jpg dead Additionally, the corners where the goal post meets the crossbar were bent with a smaller radius, allowing more area across the goal plane. https://web.archive.org/web/20130910040230/http://bluejacketsxtra.dispatch.com/content/blogs/puck-rakers/2013/09/little-change-big-difference.html September 10, 2013 The size of the goal itself remains 6 feet wide and 4 feet tall. The attainable pass exception to the icing rule was removed. Officials would nullify a potential icing only if a player made contact with the puck. Goaltender's equipment was modified. Pads couldn't rise higher on the goaltender's leg than 45 percent of the distance between the center of the knee and pelvis. The pads could rise no higher than nine inches above the knee for goalies with an upper-leg measurement of 20 inches. A new hybrid icing rule was adopted. The hybrid icing rule required officials to stop play immediately in a potential icing situation where, in the judgment of the official, the defender would win a race to the puck ahead of an attacker, and the puck would cross the goal line. The official was to make his judgment when a player gains an imaginary line connecting the end-zone faceoff dots. Note that the first player to gain this imaginary line may not have been the one who would win a race to the puck.Rosen Dan Hybrid icing tops list of NHL rule changes for 2013-14 season http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=684940 https://web.archive.org/web/20131001024617/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=684940 dead October 1, 2013 2023-07-07 NHL.com en Rule 48: "Illegal Check to the Head" was clarified so that an illegal check to the head is classified as a hit where the opponent's head is the main point of contact when said contact was avoidable is not permitted. Entry draft The 2013 NHL entry draft was held on June 30, 2013, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.New Jersey, Philadelphia to host next two Drafts http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=635580 https://web.archive.org/web/20120623223729/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=635580 dead June 23, 2012 June 22, 2012 nhl.com June 22, 20122013 NHL Draft Lottery and NHL Draft information http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=658503 https://web.archive.org/web/20130305135422/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=658503 dead March 5, 2013 April 9, 2013 NHL.com March 4, 2013 Nathan MacKinnon was selected first overall by the Colorado Avalanche. Uniforms The Dallas Stars debuted a new logo, featuring a star with the letter D on it, as well as redesigned uniforms. The green on the uniform was restored as the dominant color, using a brighter shade called "Victory Green," reminiscent of the team before their move to Dallas, thus making the colors easier to distinguish.Behind The Scenes: The Creation of the Stars' New Logo and Uniforms http://stars.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=672977 https://web.archive.org/web/20130609171020/http://stars.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=672977 dead June 9, 2013 NHL.com June 4, 2013 June 5, 2013 The Nashville Predators add a slightly tapered gold stripe to the pants and they reverse the color pattern on their road socks. Previously, the color pattern matched that of the ends of the sleeves. The Anaheim Ducks introduced a replica of their inaugural 1993–94 jersey to wear in a regular season game against the Ottawa Senators on October 13. The Anaheim Ducks, Florida Panthers, and Boston Bruins were all wearing special patches to commemorate their first season in the NHL. The Ducks and Panthers were each wearing 20th season patches, and the Bruins were wearing 90th season patches. The Bruins' commemorative patch features six stars which signify the franchise's six Stanley Cup victories. The Carolina Hurricanes debuted a new uniform design that features different striping patterns on the home and away jerseys.Hurricanes Introduce New Home and Road Uniforms http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=672903 https://web.archive.org/web/20130609035323/http://hurricanes.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=672903 dead June 9, 2013 NHL.com June 4, 2013 June 5, 2013 The Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings wore specialized jerseys for the 2014 Winter Classic. The Los Angeles Kings and Pittsburgh Penguins retired their third jerseys. The San Jose Sharks modified their home and away jerseys.Stubits Brian http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/eye-on-hockey/23236738/sharks-unveil-newlook-jerseys-with-classic-approach-less-orange Sharks unveil new-look jerseys with classic approach, less orange CBS Sports August 20, 2013 October 31, 2013 November 3, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131103192803/http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/eye-on-hockey/23236738/sharks-unveil-newlook-jerseys-with-classic-approach-less-orange live The Minnesota Wild changed their away jersey. The Buffalo Sabres added a new third jersey, featuring a gold front and navy back. The Calgary Flames retired their throwback third, and added a new third jersey partially inspired by Western wear. The New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Chicago Blackhawks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks each unveiled new jerseys featuring chromed logos for the 2014 Stadium Series. Although the New Jersey Devils also introduced a chromed version of their original red and green logo, they wore their red and green throwback jerseys unaltered (save for a Stadium Series patch) for their Stadium Series game against the Rangers. The Ottawa Senators and Vancouver Canucks wore specialized jerseys for the 2014 Heritage Classic. The Canucks reused the 1915 Vancouver Millionaires design from the previous season, while the Senators wore an off-white version of their black third jersey. Arena changes The Ottawa Senators' home arena, Scotiabank Place, was renamed Canadian Tire Centre, as part of a new naming rights agreement with Canadian Tire. The San Jose Sharks' home arena, the HP Pavilion, was renamed the SAP Center as part of new naming rights agreement with SAP. Regular season + Coaching changesOffseasonTeam2012–13 coach2013–14 coachDallas StarsGlen GulutzanLindy RuffEdmonton OilersRalph KruegerDallas EakinsNew York RangersJohn TortorellaAlain VigneaultVancouver CanucksAlain VigneaultJohn TortorellaColorado AvalancheJoe SaccoPatrick RoyIn-seasonTeamOutgoing coachIncoming coachPhiladelphia FlyersPeter LavioletteCraig BerubeBuffalo SabresRon RolstonTed NolanFlorida PanthersKevin DineenPeter HorachekWinnipeg JetsClaude NoelPaul Maurice With realignment, a new scheduling format was introduced. Among the changes, the scheduling of inter-conference games ensured that all 30 teams would play in all 30 arenas at least once per season. Each team played 82 games – 50 or 54 games within their conference, depending on whether they were in a seven- or eight-team division, and two games (home and road) against each non-conference club. The regular season opened on October 1, 2013, with the first game seeing the Toronto Maple Leafs defeat the home team Montreal Canadiens by a score of 4–3.http://www.nhl.com/ice/schedulebyweek.htm?date=09/26/2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20150208203113/http://www.nhl.com/ice/schedulebyweek.htm?date=09/26/2013 dead February 8, 2015 NHL Hockey Schedule for September 26, 2013 to October 3, 2013 - NHL.com - Schedule NHL.com 2014-04-08 The annual Christmas trade freeze was in effect from December 20, 2013, through December 26, 2013.http://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/12/nhl-roster-freeze-kicks-in-at-midnight/ NHL roster freeze kicks in at midnight | For The Win Ftw.usatoday.com 2013-12-19 2014-04-08 December 26, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131226221727/http://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/12/nhl-roster-freeze-kicks-in-at-midnight/ live Olympics Ice hockey at the 2014 Winter Olympics – Men's tournament There was no all-star game this season, due to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Prior to the season, NHL, International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) and Olympic officials reached an agreement to send NHL players to the Olympics. The league took a break on February 9 and resumed play on February 25.https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/nhl-players-to-compete-at-2014-sochi-olympics-1.1331450 NHL players to compete at 2014 Sochi Olympics CBC July 19, 2013 January 26, 2025 September 3, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20250126050025/https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/nhl-players-to-compete-at-2014-sochi-olympics-1.1331450 live All players participating in their respective national teams gathered in four U.S. airports and flew to Sochi on February 9 and 10. Winter Classic 2014 NHL Winter Classic The 2014 NHL Winter Classic was held on January 1, 2014. The game, the sixth Winter Classic, featured the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Detroit Red Wings at Michigan Stadium at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The game was originally planned to be played on January 1, 2013, as the 2013 NHL Winter Classic, but was postponed due to the 2012–13 NHL lockout.https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/red-wings-maple-leafs-to-meet-in-2014-nhl-winter-classic-1.1339796 Red Wings, Maple Leafs to meet in 2014 NHL Winter Classic CBC Sports April 7, 2013 April 7, 2013 September 3, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220903110449/https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/red-wings-maple-leafs-to-meet-in-2014-nhl-winter-classic-1.1339796 live HBO once again produced a four-part documentary chronicling the preparation of the two teams for the Winter Classic as part of its sports series 24/7. The special also aired in Canada on Sportsnet.http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=688204 https://web.archive.org/web/20131026033131/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=688204 dead October 26, 2013 24/7 on HBO to feature 2014 NHL Winter Classic, Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs - Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic - Maple Leafs vs. Red Wings Nhl.com 2014-04-08 Heritage Classic returns 2014 Heritage Classic The 2014 NHL Heritage Classic featured the Ottawa Senators facing off against the home team Vancouver Canucks at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia. This was third Heritage Classic game held in Canada following the Heritage Classic in 2011 when the Calgary Flames defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4–0 at McMahon Stadium in Calgary, Alberta. Unlike previous Heritage Classics, the 2014 event was technically held indoors; BC Place kept its retractable roof closed because of inclement weather. Debut of the Stadium Series 2014 NHL Stadium Series On May 1, 2013, the NHL announced that the Chicago Blackhawks would host the Pittsburgh Penguins at Soldier Field in Chicago on March 1, 2014, as part of the new NHL Stadium Series.Hawks to host Pens outside as part of 'Stadium Series' National Hockey League http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=668718 https://web.archive.org/web/20130503004654/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=668718 dead May 3, 2013 May 1, 2013 May 1, 2013 The NHL announced an unprecedented six outdoor NHL games for the 2013–14 season: one Winter Classic, four Stadium Series games, and a Heritage Classic game. For the two Stadium Series games they were involved in at Yankee Stadium, the New York Rangers were the away team due to contract obligations with Madison Square Garden as they can't receive income from other venues in New York as the home team (this claim is dubious as Madison Square Garden owns the team and could theoretically waive that clause with its own team at any time).https://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/25/sports/hockey/rangers-on-road-in-the-bronx-money-may-be-why.html Rangers on Road in the Bronx? Money May Be Why Klein Jeff Z. January 24, 2014 The New York Times June 16, 2024 October 8, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20251008001121/https://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/25/sports/hockey/rangers-on-road-in-the-bronx-money-may-be-why.html live The six outdoor games were: Date Site Away team Home teamJanuary 1, 2014Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MichiganToronto Maple LeafsDetroit Red WingsJanuary 25, 2014http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=669439 https://web.archive.org/web/20130508232026/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=669439 dead May 8, 2013 Dodger Stadium to host Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks in January – NHL.com – News NHL.com July 3, 2013Dodger Stadium, Los AngelesAnaheim DucksLos Angeles KingsJanuary 26, 2014http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=670867 https://web.archive.org/web/20130608041129/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=670867 dead June 8, 2013 Stadium Series New York event to feature Islanders, Devils and Rangers at Yankee Stadium – NHL.com – News NHL.com July 3, 2013Yankee Stadium, New York CityNew York RangersNew Jersey DevilsJanuary 29, 2014Yankee Stadium, New York CityNew York RangersNew York IslandersMarch 1, 2014http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=668718 https://web.archive.org/web/20130503004654/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=668718 dead May 3, 2013 Blackhawks to host Penguins outdoors as part of Stadium Series – NHL.com – News NHL.com July 3, 2013Soldier Field, ChicagoPittsburgh PenguinsChicago BlackhawksMarch 2, 2014BC Place, VancouverOttawa SenatorsVancouver Canucks On November 18, 2013, the league announced NHL Revealed: A Season Like No Other, a new seven-part series showing behind-the-scenes footage of top NHL players during the season. The program followed multiple players as they competed in the regular season, the Stadium Series, the Heritage Classic, and the Sochi Olympics. Unlike 24/7, language by players and coaches would be censored. The program aired in the United States on the NBC Sports Network starting on January 22, and in Canada on CBC starting on January 23.Blackburn Pete http://thenosebleeds.com/nhl-announces-behind-the-scenes-documentary-series-on-top-players/ NHL announces behind-the-scenes documentary series following star players The Nosebleeds 2014-04-08 December 2, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131202231905/http://thenosebleeds.com/nhl-announces-behind-the-scenes-documentary-series-on-top-players/ live Postponed games The Carolina Hurricanes-Buffalo Sabres game originally scheduled for January 7 was postponed due to the 2014 North American cold wave. It was rescheduled for February 25.http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=699803&navid=nhl:topheads https://web.archive.org/web/20140109194017/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=699803&navid=nhl:topheads dead January 9, 2014 Game between Carolina Hurricanes, Buffalo Sabres rescheduled for Feb. 25 - NHL.com - News NHL.com 2014-04-08 The Philadelphia Flyers postponed their game against the Hurricanes from January 21 to 22 due to the city of Philadelphia declaring a snow emergency. This resulted in the Hurricanes postponing their match with the Ottawa Senators from January 24 to 25 due to a rule stating that a team cannot play games on three consecutive days. The Dallas Stars's March 10 game versus the Columbus Blue Jackets was overshadowed after Dallas player Rich Peverley, who had a history of heart problems, collapsed while on the players' bench midway through the first period, with Columbus leading 1–0 from a goal credited to Nathan Horton and assists credited to Matt Calvert and James Wisniewski. The game was abandoned at that point. This game was rescheduled for April 9. The game ran for 60 minutes, with Columbus leading 1–0 to start the game with the goals and assists listed above. All other statistics were expunged. In the rescheduled game, the Blue Jackets won 3–1. This mirrors the actions taken by the league during a game between the Detroit Red Wings and Nashville Predators on November 21, 2005.2014-04-09 Jackets/Stars Rescheduled Game: How Does it Work? https://scoutingtherefs.com/2014/04/2682/jacketsstars-rescheduled-game-how-does-it-work/ 2025-01-13 Scouting The Refs en-US December 18, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20241218201620/https://scoutingtherefs.com/2014/04/2682/jacketsstars-rescheduled-game-how-does-it-work/ live Blue Jackets' Nathan Horton credited with goal without playing in game https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2014/04/09/columbus-horton-gets-goal-without-playing-game/7530353/ 2025-01-13 USA TODAY en-US January 18, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250118002444/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2014/04/09/columbus-horton-gets-goal-without-playing-game/7530353/ live 2014-03-16 Stars-Jackets game rescheduled for April 9 https://www.espn.co.uk/nhl/story/_/id/10619279/dallas-stars-game-columbus-blue-jackets-rescheduled-april-9 2025-01-13 ESPN.com en August 15, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250815111401/https://www.espn.co.uk/nhl/story/_/id/10619279/dallas-stars-game-columbus-blue-jackets-rescheduled-april-9 live Standings Eastern Conference Top 3 (Metropolitan Division) 3 Top 3 (Atlantic Division) 3 Western Conference Top 3 (Central Division) 3 Top 3 (Pacific Division) 3 Tie Breakers: Fewer number of games played. Greater Regulation + OT Wins (ROW) 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.) Columbus were given a higher wild card seed than Detroit due to a higher amount of ROW's (38 to 34) Player statistics Scoring leaders The following players led the league in regular season points. http://www.nhl.com/ice/playerstats.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20100107123318/http://www.nhl.com/ice/playerstats.htm dead January 7, 2010 Player Stats: 2013–2014 Regular season: All Skaters – Total Points National Hockey League Player Team GP Games played G Goals A Assists Pts Points +/– Plus/minus PIM Penalties in minutesSidney Crosby Pittsburgh Penguins 80 36 68 104 +18 46Ryan Getzlaf Anaheim Ducks 77 31 56 87 +28 31Claude Giroux Philadelphia Flyers 82 28 58 86 +7 46Tyler Seguin Dallas Stars 80 37 47 84 +16 18Corey Perry Anaheim Ducks 81 43 39 82 +32 65Phil Kessel Toronto Maple Leafs 82 37 43 80 −5 27Taylor Hall Edmonton Oilers 75 27 53 80 −15 44Alexander Ovechkin Washington Capitals 78 51 28 79 −35 48Joe Pavelski San Jose Sharks 82 41 38 79 +23 32Jamie Benn Dallas Stars 81 34 45 79 +21 64 Leading goaltenders The following goaltenders led the league in regular season goals against average while playing at least 1800 minutes.http://www.nhl.com/ice/playerstats.htm?season=20132014&gameType=2&team=&position=G&country=&status=&viewName=goalsAgainstAverage https://web.archive.org/web/20131004213717/http://www.nhl.com/ice/playerstats.htm?season=20132014&gameType=2&team=&position=G&country=&status=&viewName=goalsAgainstAverage dead October 4, 2013 2013–2014 - Regular season: Goalie – GAA leaders National Hockey League Player Team GP Games played TOI Time on ice W Wins L Losses OTL Overtime/shootout losses GA Goals against SO Shutouts SV% Save percentage GAA Goals against averageCory Schneider New Jersey Devils 45 2679:54 16 15 12 88 3 .921 1.97Tuukka Rask Boston Bruins 58 3386:27 36 15 6 115 7 .930 2.04Jonathan Quick Los Angeles Kings 49 2904:26 27 17 4 100 6 .915 2.07Ben Bishop Tampa Bay Lightning 63 3586:21 37 14 7 133 5 .924 2.23Jaroslav Halak Jaroslav Halák St. Louis/Washington 52 2938:35 29 13 7 110 5 .921 2.25Corey Crawford Chicago Blackhawks 59 3395:01 32 16 10 128 2 .917 2.26Anton Khudobin Carolina Hurricanes 36 2084:18 19 14 1 80 1 .926 2.30Carey Price Montreal Canadiens 59 3464:22 34 20 5 134 6 .927 2.32Henrik Lundqvist New York Rangers 63 3655:19 33 24 5 144 5 .920 2.36Marc-Andre Fleury Marc-André Fleury Pittsburgh Penguins 64 3792:24 39 18 5 150 5 .915 2.37 Playoffs 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs Bracket In each round, teams competed in a best-of-seven series following a 2–2–1–1–1 format (scores in the bracket indicate the number of games won in each best-of-seven series). The team with home ice advantage played 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 two wild cards in each conference, for a total of eight teams from each conference. The Wild Card seeded in the Western Conference is Central 1 vs Wild Card 1 and Pacific 1 vs Wild Card 2 in the and in Eastern Conference is Atlantc 1 vs Wild Card 1 and Metropolitan 1 vs Wild Card 2. In the first round, the lower seeded wild 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 were de 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 Final, home ice advantage was awarded to the team with the better regular season record. Bracket NHL awards List of 2013–14 NHL Three Star Awards Awards were presented at the NHL Awards ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 24, 2014. Finalists for voted awards were announced during the playoffs. Voting concluded immediately after the end of the regular season. The Presidents' Trophy, the Prince of Wales Trophy and Clarence S. Campbell Bowl were not presented at the awards ceremony. + 2013–14 NHL awards Award Recipient(s) Runner(s)-up/Finalists Presidents' Trophy(Best regular-season record) Boston Bruins Anaheim Ducks Prince of Wales Trophy(Eastern Conference playoff champion) New York Rangers Montreal Canadiens Clarence S. Campbell Bowl(Western Conference playoff champion) Los Angeles Kings Chicago Blackhawks Art Ross Trophy(Top scorer) Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins) Ryan Getzlaf (Anaheim Ducks) Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy(Perseverance, Sportsmanship, and Dedication) Dominic Moore (New York Rangers) Jaromir Jagr (New Jersey Devils)Manny Malhotra (Carolina Hurricanes) Calder Memorial Trophy(Best first-year player) Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado Avalanche) Tyler Johnson (Tampa Bay Lightning)Ondrej Palat (Tampa Bay Lightning) Conn Smythe Trophy(Most valuable player, playoffs) Justin Williams (Los Angeles Kings) Anze Kopitar (Los Angeles Kings) Frank J. Selke Trophy(Defensive forward) Patrice Bergeron (Boston Bruins)Anze Kopitar (Los Angeles Kings)Jonathan Toews (Chicago Blackhawks) Hart Memorial Trophy(Most valuable player, regular season) Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins)Ryan Getzlaf (Anaheim Ducks)Claude Giroux (Philadelphia Flyers) Jack Adams Award(Best coach) Patrick Roy (Colorado Avalanche) Mike Babcock (Detroit Red Wings)Jon Cooper (Tampa Bay Lightning) James Norris Memorial Trophy(Best defenceman) Duncan Keith (Chicago Blackhawks) Zdeno Chara (Boston Bruins)Shea Weber (Nashville Predators) King Clancy Memorial Trophy(Leadership and humanitarian contribution) Andrew Ference (Edmonton Oilers) Patrice Bergeron (Boston Bruins)Ryan Getzlaf (Anaheim Ducks) Lady Byng Memorial Trophy(Sportsmanship and excellence) Ryan O'Reilly (Colorado Avalanche) Patrick Marleau (San Jose Sharks)Martin St. Louis (New York Rangers/Tampa Bay Lightning) Ted Lindsay Award(Outstanding player) Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins) Ryan Getzlaf (Anaheim Ducks)Claude Giroux (Philadelphia Flyers) Mark Messier Leadership Award(Leadership and community activities) Dustin Brown (Los Angeles Kings) Ryan Getzlaf (Anaheim Ducks)Jonathan Toews (Chicago Blackhawks) Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy(Top goal-scorer) Alexander Ovechkin (Washington Capitals) Corey Perry (Anaheim Ducks) NHL Foundation Player Award(Award for community enrichment) Patrice Bergeron (Boston Bruins) Brent Burns (San Jose Sharks)Duncan Keith (Chicago Blackhawks) NHL General Manager of the Year Award(Top general manager) Bob Murray (Anaheim Ducks) Marc Bergevin (Montreal Canadiens)Dean Lombardi (Los Angeles Kings) Vezina Trophy(Best goaltender) Tuukka Rask (Boston Bruins) Ben Bishop (Tampa Bay Lightning)Semyon Varlamov (Colorado Avalanche) William M. Jennings Trophy(Goaltender(s) of team with fewest goals against) Jonathan Quick (Los Angeles Kings) Tuukka Rask & Chad Johnson (Boston Bruins) All-Star teams Position First Team Second Team Position All-Rookie G Tuukka Rask, Boston Bruins Semyon Varlamov, Colorado Avalanche G Frederik Andersen, Anaheim Ducks D Duncan Keith, Chicago Blackhawks Shea Weber, Nashville Predators D Torey Krug, Boston Bruins D Zdeno Chara, Boston Bruins Alex Pietrangelo, St. Louis Blues D Hampus Lindholm, Anaheim Ducks C Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins Ryan Getzlaf, Anaheim Ducks F Tyler Johnson, Tampa Bay Lightning RW Corey Perry, Anaheim Ducks Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals F Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado Avalanche LW Jamie Benn, Dallas Stars Joe Pavelski, San Jose Sharks F Ondrej Palat, Tampa Bay Lightning Milestones First games The following is a list of notable players who played their first NHL game during the 2013–14 season, listed with their first team: Player Team Notability Frederik Andersen Anaheim Ducks Two-time William M. Jennings Trophy winner Aleksander Barkov Florida Panthers Lady Byng Memorial Trophy winner, three-time Frank J. Selke Trophy winner, King Clancy Memorial Trophy winner Mathew Dumba Minnesota Wild King Clancy Memorial Trophy winner Johnny Gaudreau Calgary Flames Lady Byng Memorial Trophy winner, one-time NHL All-Star team selection John Gibson Anaheim Ducks William M. Jennings Trophy winner in 2015–16 season Seth Jones Nashville Predators One-time NHL All-Star team selection Nikita Kucherov Tampa Bay Lightning Three-time Art Ross Trophy winner, two-time Ted Lindsay Award winner, two-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner, seven-time NHL All-Star team selection Hampus Lindholm Anaheim Ducks One-time NHL All-Star team selection Nathan MacKinnon Colorado Avalanche First overall pick in the 2013 draft, 2013–14 Calder Memorial Trophy winner, Hart Memorial Trophy winner, Ted Lindsay Award winner, Lady Byng Memorial Trophy winner, Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy winner, five-time NHL All-Star team selection, seven-time NHL All-Star, NHL All-Rookie Team selection Sean Monahan Calgary Flames Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy winner Antti Raanta Chicago Blackhawks William M. Jennings Trophy winner Jacob Trouba Winnipeg Jets Mark Messier Leadership Award winner Last games The following is a list of players of note who played their last NHL game in 2013–14, listed with their team: Player Team NotabilityDaniel AlfredssonAlfredsson announces retirement after 18 seasons Detroit Red Wings Calder Memorial Trophy winner, 1-time NHL All-Star, King Clancy Memorial Trophy winner, over 1,200 games playedTodd BertuzziBertuzzi catches the coaching bug http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/2016/01/15/bertuzzi-catches-coaching-bug-after-retirement-bringing-his-oakland-grizzlies-from-michigan-to-peterboroughs-midget-tournament-of-champions-this-weekend The Peterborough Examiner August 30, 2016 February 2, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180202012510/http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/2016/01/15/bertuzzi-catches-coaching-bug-after-retirement-bringing-his-oakland-grizzlies-from-michigan-to-peterboroughs-midget-tournament-of-champions-this-weekend Detroit Red Wings 1-time NHL All-Star, over 1,100 games playedRadek Dvorakhttp://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/27/dvorak-retires-after-18-nhl-seasons/ Dvorak retires after 18 NHL seasons January 29, 2015 July 13, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150713211239/http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/27/dvorak-retires-after-18-nhl-seasons/ live Carolina Hurricanes Over 1,200 games playedJean-Sebastien GiguereAvalanche goalie Giguere to retire: reportDater Adrian Avalanche's Giguere the last active player to have played for Hartford https://www.denverpost.com/2013/01/28/avalanches-giguere-the-last-active-player-to-have-played-for-hartford/ The Denver Post March 28, 2020 January 28, 2013 August 21, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190821035254/https://www.denverpost.com/2013/01/28/avalanches-giguere-the-last-active-player-to-have-played-for-hartford/ live Colorado Avalanche Conn Smythe Trophy winner, the last active player to have been a member of the Hartford WhalersHal Gillhttp://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/former-maple-leafs-defenceman-hal-gill-retires/ Former Maple Leafs Defenceman Hal Gill Retires May 4, 2015 April 24, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190424135540/https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/former-maple-leafs-defenceman-hal-gill-retires/ live Philadelphia Flyers Over 1,100 games playedMichal Handzushttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/24227/2016/10/31/catching-up-with-former-blackhawks-center-michal-handzus/ Catching up with former Blackhawks center Michal Handzus June 13, 2025 January 24, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250124202313/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/24227/2016/10/31/catching-up-with-former-blackhawks-center-michal-handzus/ live Chicago Blackhawks Over 1,000 games playedJosh Hardinghttp://www.twincities.com/2017/03/21/retired-wild-goalie-josh-harding-at-peace-with-ms-abrupt-end-to-nhl-career/ Retired Wild goalie Josh Harding at peace with MS, abrupt end to NHL career March 22, 2017 April 24, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190424135546/https://www.twincities.com/2017/03/21/retired-wild-goalie-josh-harding-at-peace-with-ms-abrupt-end-to-nhl-career/ live Minnesota Wild Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy winnerEd Jovanovskihttp://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/former-panther-jovanovski-settles-life-hockey/ Former Panther Jovanovski settles into life after hockey July 16, 2016 April 24, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190424144109/https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/former-panther-jovanovski-settles-life-hockey/ live Florida Panthers Over 1,100 games played Nikolai Khabibulinhttp://www.secondcityhockey.com/2015/11/14/9734064/former-chicago-blackhawks-tampa-bay-lightning-goaltender-nikolai-khabibulin-retires-from-hockey Former Blackhawks goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin retires July 16, 2016 April 24, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190424135541/https://www.secondcityhockey.com/2015/11/14/9734064/former-chicago-blackhawks-tampa-bay-lightning-goaltender-nikolai-khabibulin-retires-from-hockey live Chicago Blackhawks Won 333 career gamesSaku KoivuSaku Koivu retires after 18 seasons in NHL Anaheim Ducks Bill Masterton Trophy winner, over 1,100 games playedDerek Morrishttp://www.pressreader.com/usa/the-arizona-republic/20151226/282617441714861 Coyotes Spur On Youth Ice Hockey September 9, 2016 April 24, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190424135545/https://www.pressreader.com/usa/the-arizona-republic/20151226/282617441714861 live Phoenix Coyotes Over 1,100 games playedTeemu SelanneSelanne's career ends in Ducks' Game 7 loss to Kings Anaheim Ducks 4-time NHL All-Star, Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy winner, Calder Memorial Trophy winner, Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy winner, over 1,400 games played, oldest active player in NHL at time of retirementRyan Smyth|-http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=714037 https://web.archive.org/web/20140413022803/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=714037 dead April 13, 2014 Oilers' Smyth, 'Captain Canada,' set to retire April 11, 2014 April 11, 2014 Edmonton Oilers Over 1,200 games playedTim Thomashttp://kuklaskorner.com/psh/comments/future-hall-of-famer-tim-thomas-is-now-considered-retired Future Hall Of Famer Tim Thomas Is Now Considered Retired August 20, 2016 April 24, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190424135553/http://kuklaskorner.com/psh/comments/future-hall-of-famer-tim-thomas-is-now-considered-retired Dallas Stars 2-time Vezina Trophy winner; Conn Smythe Trophy winner; William M. Jennings Trophy winner; 2-time NHL All-StarRay WhitneyRay Whitney announces his retirement Dallas Stars Over 1,300 games played Major milestones reached On October 2, 2013, the Buffalo Sabres had four people under 20 years old (Mikhail Grigorenko, Zemgus Girgensons, Rasmus Ristolainen and Nikita Zadorov) on their active roster, the most on any NHL team's Opening Night roster since the 1995–96 season.https://twitter.com/PR_NHL/status/391947019017007104 @PR_NHL status update Twitter October 20, 2013 October 26, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131026202411/https://twitter.com/PR_NHL/status/391947019017007104 live On October 3, 2013, Boston Bruins forward Chris Kelly became the first player in NHL history to score a team's first goal of the season on a penalty shot against the Tampa Bay Lightning at TD Garden. On October 17, 2013, Edmonton Oilers forward Taylor Hall broke Wayne Gretzky's franchise record when he scored twice in eight seconds. Gretzky had held the franchise record for fastest two goals by one player since December 18, 1981, when he scored twice in nine seconds.http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=687306 https://web.archive.org/web/20131018024211/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=687306 dead October 18, 2013 Hall breaks Oilers team record for fastest two goals National Hockey League October 17, 2013 October 18, 2013 On October 19, 2013, Phoenix Coyotes goaltender Mike Smith became the 11th goaltender in league history to score a goal when he scored against the Detroit Red Wings.https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/det-vs-phx/2013/10/19/2013020120 Detroit Red Wings at Phoenix Coyotes National Hockey League October 19, 2013 September 14, 2024 January 18, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250118155951/https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/det-vs-phx/2013/10/19/2013020120 live On October 29, 2013, New Jersey Devils forward Jaromir Jagr scored his 119th career game-winning goal, surpassing Phil Esposito's 118 as the most game-winning goals since the 1967 NHL expansion.https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=435395 Jagr sets modern record with 119th GWG, Devils top Lightning The Sports Network October 29, 2013 December 7, 2017 March 20, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140320024230/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=435395 live Gordie Howe held the record for most game-winning goals in league history with 121 until 2013. On November 19, 2013, Tampa Bay Lightning forward Martin St. Louis participated in his 1,000th NHL game.http://lightning.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=692300 https://web.archive.org/web/20160201172720/http://lightning.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=692300 dead February 1, 2016 Martin St. Louis Skates In 1,000th Career NHL Game Tampa Bay Lightning November 19, 2013 On December 18, 2013, New Jersey Devils forward Jaromir Jagr scored his 122nd career game-winning goal, the most in league history. Gordie Howe held that record dating back to the 1967 season.https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/ott-vs-njd/2013/12/18/2013020521 Ottawa Senators at New Jersey Devils National Hockey League December 18, 2013 July 27, 2026 April 27, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210427081911/https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/ott-vs-njd/2013/12/18/2013020521 live On December 31, 2013, Anaheim Ducks forward Andrew Cogliano became the 20th player in league history to play 500 consecutive games, and the fifth to do so to start his career.Postgame Notes and Quotes: Dec. 31 vs. SJ http://ducks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=698417 https://web.archive.org/web/20140102193814/http://ducks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=698417 dead January 2, 2014 Anaheim Ducks January 1, 2014 On February 1, 2014, Los Angeles Kings defenceman Robyn Regehr participated in his 1,000th NHL game.https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/phi-vs-lak/2014/02/01/2013020827 Philadelphia Flyers at Los Angeles Kings Game Recap Los Angeles Kings February 1, 2014 July 27, 2026 July 28, 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20260728011302/https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/phi-vs-lak/2014/02/01/2013020827 live On March 1, 2014, New Jersey Devils forward Jaromir Jagr scored his 700th career goal, becoming the seventh player in league history to reach this milestone.https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/njd-vs-nyi/2014/03/01/2013020903 New Jersey Devils at New York Islanders National Hockey League March 1, 2014 September 14, 2024 November 27, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20241127072745/https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/njd-vs-nyi/2014/03/01/2013020903 live On March 3, 2014, Dallas Stars coach Lindy Ruff recorded his 600th career regular season win against his former team the Buffalo Sabres, becoming the 12th coach to reach this milestone.https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/buf-vs-dal/2014/03/03/2013020921 Buffalo Sabres at Dallas Stars National Hockey League March 3, 2014 September 14, 2024 August 17, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250817021254/https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/buf-vs-dal/2014/03/03/2013020921 live On March 6, 2014, Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon broke one of Wayne Gretzky's records by earning a point in his 13th consecutive game, as the longest point streak by an 18-year-old. Gretzky had held the record for most consecutive points by an 18-year-old since the 1979–80 NHL season.http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=708286 https://web.archive.org/web/20140307101906/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=708286 dead March 7, 2014 MacKinnon breaks Gretzky's point-streak record National Hockey League March 6, 2014 March 7, 2014 On March 9, 2014, New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist recorded his 300th career win, becoming the 29th goaltender to reach this milestone.https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/det-vs-nyr/2014/03/09/2013020965 Detroit Red Wings at New York Rangers National Hockey League March 9, 2014 September 14, 2024 August 15, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250815110023/https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/det-vs-nyr/2014/03/09/2013020965 live On March 11, 2014, Minnesota Wild forward Matt Cooke participated in his 1,000th NHL game.https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/edm-vs-min/2014/03/11/2013020983 Edmonton Oilers at Minnesota Wild Minnesota Wild March 11, 2014 September 14, 2024 February 21, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250221225840/https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/edm-vs-min/2014/03/11/2013020983 live On March 12, 2014, Vancouver Canucks forward Henrik Sedin participated in his 1,000th NHL game.https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/van-vs-wpg/2014/03/12/2013020986 Vancouver Canucks at Winnipeg Jets National Hockey League March 12, 2014 September 14, 2024 January 23, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250123013820/https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/van-vs-wpg/2014/03/12/2013020986 live On March 18, 2014, New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist passed Mike Richter to achieve the most wins in franchise history with his 302nd career victory.https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-ott/2014/03/18/2013021031 Henrik Sets Wins Record as Rangers Big Second Powers 8-4 Victory New York Rangers March 19, 2014 September 14, 2024 January 23, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250123162210/https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-ott/2014/03/18/2013021031 live On March 19, 2014, Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville recorded his 700th career regular season win, becoming the third coach to reach this milestone.https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/stl-vs-chi/2014/03/19/2013021039 St. Louis Blues at Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks March 19, 2014 July 27, 2026 July 27, 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20260727161517/https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/stl-vs-chi/2014/03/19/2013021039 live On March 19, 2014, Chicago Blackhawks forward Michal Handzus participated in his 1,000th NHL game. On March 20, 2014, Los Angeles Kings coach Darryl Sutter recorded his 500th career regular season win, becoming the 18th coach to reach this milestone.https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/wsh-vs-lak/2014/03/20/2013021049 Washington Capitals at Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings March 20, 2014 July 27, 2026 July 27, 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20260727081147/https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/wsh-vs-lak/2014/03/20/2013021049 live On March 22, 2014, New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist passed Eddie Giacomin to become the franchise's all-time shutout leader with his 50th shutout.https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-njd/2014/03/22/2013021061 Lundqvist sets Rangers record with shutout of Devils National Hockey League March 23, 2014 July 27, 2026 July 28, 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20260728184830/https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-njd/2014/03/22/2013021061 live On March 22, 2014, Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick passed Rogie Vachon to become the franchise's all-time wins leader with his 172nd win.https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/fla-vs-lak/2014/03/22/2013021059 Quick uses shutout to set Kings' victory mark National Hockey League March 23, 2014 September 14, 2024 November 27, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20241127191927/https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/fla-vs-lak/2014/03/22/2013021059 live On April 10, 2014, Colorado Avalanche goaltender Semyon Varlamov set a franchise record for wins in a season with his 41st victory. He surpassed former goalie and current head coach Patrick Roy's record of 40 set during the 2000–01 NHL season.https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/col-vs-van/2014/04/10/2013021204 Avalanche hold Central lead after win vs. Canucks National Hockey League April 11, 2014 September 14, 2024 January 24, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250124130845/https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/col-vs-van/2014/04/10/2013021204 live On April 10, 2014, Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne passed Tomas Vokoun to become the franchises's all-time wins leader with his 162nd win.https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/phx-vs-nsh/2014/04/10/2013021200 Coyotes' playoff chances hurt by Rinne, Predators National Hockey League April 10, 2014 July 27, 2026 July 27, 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20260727150824/https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/phx-vs-nsh/2014/04/10/2013021200 live On April 11, 2014, the Buffalo Sabres dressed their ninth goaltender of the season, an NHL record (Ryan Miller, Jhonas Enroth, Michal Neuvirth, Nathan Lieuwen, Jaroslav Halak, Matt Hackett, Andrey Makarov, Connor Knapp and Ryan Vinz).Hoppe, Bill (April 11, 2014). Sabres recall goalie Connor Knapp from Amerks https://web.archive.org/web/20140413145155/http://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/sabres-recall-goalie-connor-knapp-from-amerks/ April 13, 2014 . Olean Times Herald. Retrieved April 11, 2014. On April 11, 2014, Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Kristers Gudlevskis made his NHL debut thus becoming the first player in history to play in ECHL, AHL, NHL and Olympic Games during one season.https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/cbj-vs-tbl/2014/04/11/2013021207 Columbus Blue Jackets - Tampa Bay Lightning - April 11th, 2014 September 14, 2024 April 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140413130843/http://lightning.nhl.com/gamecenter/en/recap?id=2013021207 live On May 13, 2014, New York Rangers center Brad Richards notched his seventh career Game 7 Stanley Cup playoffs win. Consequently, Richards was now 7–0 lifetime in Game 7s, tying former Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Red Kelly in this league milestone.MORNING SKATE: STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS EDITION (May 14, 2014). https://web.archive.org/web/20140514221557/http://www.sportstalkflorida.com/nhl-diary-lundqvist-ragners-win-5th-straight-game-7/ May 14, 2014. Sports Talk Florida. Retrieved May 14, 2014. Broadcasting rights Canada The league's Canadian broadcast agreements with CBC and TSN/RDS expired at the end of the season.https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/cbc-has-much-at-stake-in-next-nhl-television-rights-negotiation/article4601079/ CBC has much at stake in next NHL television rights negotiation The Globe and Mail October 11, 2012 June 1, 2013 Toronto October 16, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121016075604/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/cbc-has-much-at-stake-in-next-nhl-television-rights-negotiation/article4601079/ live At the same time, the league had reportedly aimed for its next round of Canadian television contracts to have a value of at least C$3.2 billion in total. During negotiations, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman had reportedly recognized the broadcaster's financial difficulties and budget cuts imposed by the federal Conservative government which had decreased CBC's chances of maintaining rights to Hockey Night in Canada and offered CBC a simplified broadcast package which would have consisted of a national doubleheader on Saturday nights (as opposed to regional coverage of multiple games), reduced playoff coverage, and the loss of digital rights and the All-Star Game. Rights to the remaining properties not covered under the CBC's contract would have been offered to other broadcasters.https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/cbcs-hockey-night-in-canada-window-set-to-close/article13571882/ CBC's Hockey Night in Canada window set to close The Globe and Mail August 2, 2013 November 3, 2013 Toronto December 3, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131203074514/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/cbcs-hockey-night-in-canada-window-set-to-close/article13571882/ live Shoalts David Hockey Night in Canada: How CBC lost it all https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/hockey-night-in-canada-how-cbc-lost-it-all/article21072643/ The Globe and Mail 11 October 2014 Toronto October 10, 2014 October 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141013140723/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/hockey-night-in-canada-how-cbc-lost-it-all/article21072643/ live However, CBC Sports' staff, including executive director Jeffrey Orridge, continued to insist that it have exclusivity for every Saturday night game involving Canadian teams. In turn, CBC failed to reach a deal; BCE (owners of Bell Media and previous cable rightsholder TSN and over the air broadcaster, CTV) made a bid for sole national rights to the NHL, and attempted to contact the CBC in regards to forming a partnership. However, CBC Sports' staff did not respond. In turn, Rogers Communications also made a bid of its own. On November 26, 2013, the NHL announced it had sold twelve seasons' worth of exclusive national broadcast rights to NHL games to Rogers, who would broadcast games across its numerous platforms, including Sportsnet, Sportsnet One, and City, at a price of C$5.2 billion. Hockey Night in Canada would continue on the CBC for the next four seasons; the CBC would give Rogers six hours of free airtime each night to air the broadcasts but paid no rights fee. CBC would be allotted time during the broadcasts to promote its other programming. French language broadcasts were moved to TVA Sports under a sub-licensing deal with Rogers. The moves have left both Bell Media (except for its regional properties) and the CBC (which, in turn, would no longer compete with private broadcasters for professional sports) officially shut out of the national NHL broadcasts.Rogers reaches 12-year broadcast deal with NHL worth $5.2-billion https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/rogers-reaches-12-year-broadcast-deal-with-nhl-worth-52-billion/article15600412/ The Globe and Mail November 26, 2013 Toronto November 27, 2013 November 26, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131126135920/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/rogers-reaches-12-year-broadcast-deal-with-nhl-worth-52-billion/article15600412/ livehttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/cbc-to-cut-657-jobs-will-no-longer-compete-for-professional-sports-rights-1.2605504 CBC to cut 657 jobs, will no longer compete for professional sports rights CBC News 10 April 2014 10 April 2014 April 11, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140411010736/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/cbc-to-cut-657-jobs-will-no-longer-compete-for-professional-sports-rights-1.2605504 live United States This was the third season under the NHL's ten-year U.S. rights deal with NBC Sports, with games on the NBC broadcast network, NBCSN, and selected Stanley Cup playoff games on CNBC. See also Lester Patrick Trophy References 25em External links 2013–14 NHL season Schedule 2013 1 1