2012–13 NHL season

National Hockey League season April 2013 2012–13 NHL season National Hockey League Ice hockey January 19 – June 24, 2013 Draft 2012 NHL entry draft List of first overall NHL draft picks Nail Yakupov Edmonton Oilers Regular season Presidents' Trophy Chicago Blackhawks Alexander Ovechkin (Capitals) Hart Memorial Trophy Martin St. Louis (Lightning) Art Ross Trophy Playoffs 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs Stanley Cup 2013 Stanley Cup Final Chicago Blackhawks Boston Bruins Patrick Kane (Blackhawks) Conn Smythe Trophy 2013–14 2011–12 NHL 48 30 CBC, TSN, RDS (Canada)NBCSN, NBC, CNBC (United States) The 2012–13 NHL season was the 96th season of operation (95th season of play) of the National Hockey League (NHL). The regular season began on January 19, 2013, and ended on April 28, 2013, with the playoffs to follow until June. The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Boston Bruins in six games to win the Stanley Cup. The season start was delayed from its original October 11, 2012, date due to a lockout imposed by the NHL franchise owners after the expiration of the league's collective bargaining agreement (CBA). After a new labour agreement was reached between the owners and the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA), training camps opened on January 13, 2013, and a 48-game season (reduced from 82 games) started on January 19. Similar to the 1994–95 season, the shortened regular season was limited to intra-conference competition. League business Entry draft The 2012 NHL entry draft was held on June 22–23, 2012, at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh.https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=379054 Bettman confirms Pittsburgh as 2012 NHL Entry Draft site The Sports Network October 27, 2012 2011-12-07 March 6, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140306191633/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=379054 live Nail Yakupov was selected first overall by the Edmonton Oilers. Lockout 2012–13 NHL lockout On September 13, 2012, all 29 league ownership groups (with the Phoenix Coyotes collectively owned by the NHL) authorized commissioner Gary Bettman to lock out the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) upon the expiration of the NHL collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on September 15. The action marked the fifth labour dispute in twenty years for the league, following a 1992 strike, lockouts in 1994–95 and 2004–05, as well as a referees lockout in 1993;http://www.nhlofficials.com/about_nhloa.asp About NHLOA National Hockey League Officials Association 2008-12-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20121114095927/http://www.nhlofficials.com/about_nhloa.asp November 14, 2012 dead mdy-all this is more than any of the other major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada during this period. In preparation for the lockout, NHL teams assigned all of their eligible players to their American Hockey League farm clubs.http://sabres.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=641507 https://web.archive.org/web/20120920191042/http://sabres.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=641507 dead September 20, 2012 Sabres Loan Eligible Players To Rochester, Amateur Clubs – Buffalo Sabres – News Sabres.nhl.com 2013-05-06 Although Bettman acknowledged the 2005–12 CBA was fair, he also stated that he was demanding concessions due to the Great Recession, even though the league experienced significant growth at that time.NHL lockout: What you need to knowSeptember 2024 medicmedic. SI.com. Retrieved 2012-09-15. Sports media reported on July 14 on the NHL's first offer to the players. The offer reportedly included: a drop in players' share of "hockey-related revenues" from 57 per cent to 46 per cent; a requirement that players play ten years before becoming an unrestricted free agent (UFA); a limit on players' contracts to five years in length; elimination of salary arbitration; and an extension of entry-level contracts to five years from three.ESPN https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/8166038/nhl-first-cba-offer-nhlpa-reportedly-features-big-givebacks Sources: NHL makes first CBA offer July 14, 2012 2012-07-15 ESPN.com news services June 26, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240626194118/https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/8166038/nhl-first-cba-offer-nhlpa-reportedly-features-big-givebacks live The NHLPA made an attempt to strike down the lockout as illegal in Alberta and Quebec; the Quebec Labour Board ruled against the NHLPA on September 14.https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/article/labour-board-turns-down-nhlpa-request-to-block-lockout-in-quebec/ Labour board turns down NHLPA request to block lockout in Quebec CTVNews 14 September 2012 8 March 2024 August 18, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250818102800/https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/article/labour-board-turns-down-nhlpa-request-to-block-lockout-in-quebec/ live The NHL season officially entered a lockout after the expiration of the CBA on September 15, 2012, prior to the planned start of the pre-season. Locked-out players immediately began signing with the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), Czech Extraliga (ELH), the SM-liiga, and the Elitserien (SEL), the last of which largely resisted signing locked-out players.NHL lockout: players launch public relations offensive https://web.archive.org/web/20121103162317/http://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/article/1257553--nhl-lockout-players-launch-public-relations-offensive November 3, 2012 . The Toronto Star. Retrieved 2012-09-16.http://aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/hockey/sverige/elitserien/article15951971.ab Marknadsdomstolen ger Hockeyligan rätt Aftonbladet Karlsson Erik sv 2012-12-18 2013-01-13 December 21, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121221105544/http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/hockey/sverige/elitserien/article15951971.ab live The NHL canceled all regular-season games originally scheduled up to January 14, 2013, including the 2013 NHL Winter Classic. The 2013 NHL All-Star Game was also canceled.http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=648084 https://web.archive.org/web/20121221210553/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=648084 dead December 21, 2012 NHL announces cancellation of 2012-13 regular-season schedule through January 14 National Hockey League nhl.com December 20, 2012 2012-12-20NHL cancels 2013 Winter Classic http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/02/nhl-cancels-2013-winter-classic/related/ NBC News 2012-11-02 May 14, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130514034658/http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/02/nhl-cancels-2013-winter-classic/related/ liveNHL cancels games through Dec. 14, All-Star game https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nhl-cancels-games-through-dec-14-all-star-game/ CBS News November 23, 2012 2012-11-23 October 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131021195227/http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-400_162-57553761/nhl-cancels-games-through-dec-14-all-star-game/ livehttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=647344 https://web.archive.org/web/20121212231714/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=647344 dead December 12, 2012 NHL announces cancellation of 2012-13 regular-season schedule through December 30 - NHL.com - News NHL.com 2013-05-06 On January 6, 2013, after a 16-hour negotiating session, the owners and players union reached a tentative agreement for a 10-year deal. NHL owners ratified the CBA on January 9, 2013, Board ratifies NHL agreement Katie Strang ESPN January 9, 2012 https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/8829233/board-governors-ratifies-tentative-agreement-nhl-nhlpa 2012-01-09 September 21, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240921033215/https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/8829233/board-governors-ratifies-tentative-agreement-nhl-nhlpa live followed three days later by the deal's ratification by NHLPA members,http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=649889 https://web.archive.org/web/20130114004451/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=649889 dead January 14, 2013 Union ratifies new CBA National Hockey League January 12, 2012 2012-01-12 and the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the two parties, marking their official agreement on the labour pact.http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=649967 https://web.archive.org/web/20130116095218/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=649967 dead January 16, 2013 NHL, NHLPA sign Collective Bargaining Agreement National Hockey League January 12, 2013 2013-01-13 The NHL announced a 48-game schedule, starting on January 19, 2013, and ending on April 28, 2013, consisting solely of intra-conference competition.http://www.nhl.com/ice/schedulebyseason.htm?date=01%2F13%2F2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130201053824/http://www.nhl.com/ice/schedulebyseason.htm?date=01%2F13%2F2013 dead February 1, 2013 2012–13 NHL regular season schedule National Hockey League 2013-01-13 Proposed realignment The relocation of the Atlanta Thrashers from the American southeast to the Canadian prairies, where the franchise is now known as the Winnipeg Jets, in the summer of 2011 resulted in discussions within the league on how to realign the league's 30 teams. Following several months of speculation, the NHL's Board of Governors voted in favor of a radical realignment plan that would have reduced the six current divisions in two conferences into four conferences. The top four teams in each conference would then qualify for the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs, while for the regular season, each team would face its non-conference opponents twice: once each at home and on the road. Conference opponents would face each other five or six times each. The plan was designed to better balance each grouping of teams by time zone, as well as to cut the costs of travel western teams face.Shoalts David https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/nhl-governors-approve-four-conference-format/article2261147/ NHL governors approve four-conference format Globe and Mail December 5, 2011 2011-12-06 March 18, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170318000043/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/nhl-governors-approve-four-conference-format/article2261147/ live However, on January 6, 2012, the league announced that the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) had rejected the proposed realignment, delaying any future changes 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 2012-01-06. NHLPA officers expressed a desire to see a draft schedule for the realignment, which the league had not completed.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 2012-01-08. Salary cap The NHL announced the revised salary cap on June 28, 2012. The salary cap figure is in effect until the end of the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the Player's Association. The salary cap for players' salaries rose $5.9 million (USD) to $70.2 million per franchise. The salary floor, the minimum which franchises must spend, rose to $54.2 million.Vancouver Sun Canadian Press NHL's salary cap rises $5.9 million to $70.2 million June 28, 2012 https://vancouversun.com/business/salary+rises+million+million/6855356/story.html 2012-07-13 July 8, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120708083910/http://www.vancouversun.com/business/salary+rises+million+million/6855356/story.html dead As part of the newly agreed upon CBA, the salary cap for teams will be $64.3 million per franchise, with a floor of $44 million.Wyshinski, Greg (January 6, 2013). NHL lockout deal details: League moves on salary cap, limits player contracts https://web.archive.org/web/20160813052245/http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/nhl-lockout-deal-details-league-moves-salary-cap-121911659--nhl.html August 13, 2016 . Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved 2013-01-06. Arenas The Florida Panthers' home arena, BankAtlantic Center, was renamed BB&T Center in recognition of BB&T's purchase of BankAtlantic. On October 24, 2012, the New York Islanders announced that the team had signed a 25-year lease with the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, starting in 2015 after the team's current lease for the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum expires. The arena, originally constructed as the home for the National Basketball Association's Brooklyn Nets, was intended to be expanded to meet NHL standards.New York Islanders following Nets to Brooklyn https://www.espn.com/new-york/nhl/story/_/id/8545550/islanders-following-nets-brooklyn ESPN.com October 24, 2012 2012-10-24 September 26, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240926014214/https://www.espn.com/new-york/nhl/story/_/id/8545550/islanders-following-nets-brooklyn live Rule changes With the ratification of the new collective bargaining agreement, several rule changes took effect this season.Bleacher Report Nicholas Goss Breaking Down the Rule Changes for the 2013 NHL Season January 23, 2013 https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1497718-breaking-down-the-rule-changes-for-the-2013-nhl-season 2013-01-24 May 17, 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20260517194124/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1497718-breaking-down-the-rule-changes-for-the-2013-nhl-season live Officials no longer had to be certain that contact had been made with the hands (as opposed to the stick) in deciding whether or not to assess a slashing minor. Making contact with the opponent's facemask will result in a minor penalty. Both players facing-off are prohibited from batting the puck with their hand in an attempt to win the face-off. Any attempt by either center to win the face-off by batting the puck with their hand shall result in a minor penalty. This penalty shall be announced as a "Minor Penalty for Delay of Game - Face-off Violation." Rule 67 has been changed to prevent players from getting a faceoff by putting their glove on the puck anywhere on the ice and not allowing play to continue. A minor penalty will be assessed for "closing his hand on the puck." Uniforms To celebrate 20 years in Dallas, the Stars wore special patches this season. The Tampa Bay Lightning wore special patches to commemorate their 20th season in the NHL. Their alternate uniform was also modified to include the simplified logo they introduced in the 2011–12 season. The San Jose Sharks wore patches in memory of original owner George Gund III, who died January 15, 2013. Gund was instrumental in bringing, removing and returning NHL hockey to the Bay Area. To celebrate 100 years of hockey on the west coast, the Canucks honored Vancouver's first professional hockey team, the Vancouver Millionaires, who played in the Pacific Coast Hockey Association and the Western Canada Hockey League from 1912 to 1926 by wearing a patch of a re-colored Millionaires logo on their alternate home jerseys. The Canucks also wore throwback uniforms based on the 1915 Vancouver Millionaires in a game against the Detroit Red Wings. The Buffalo Sabres, Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers retired their third jerseys. Regular season Originally planned for October 11, 2012, the lockout delay pushed the start of the 2012–13 season to January 19, 2013, with 12 games for the opening night.Gentille, Sean (January 9, 2013). NHL schedule opening night: Who's playing whom on Jan. 19? https://web.archive.org/web/20130112232438/http://aol.sportingnews.com/nhl/story/2013-01-09/nhl-schedule-2013-openers-penguins-flyers-red-wings-blues-capitals-bruins-canadi January 12, 2013 . The Sporting News. Retrieved 2013-01-11.Harrington, Mike (January 10, 2013). Sabres may open vs. Flyers at home Jan. 20 https://web.archive.org/web/20140502004443/http://www.buffalonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130110/SPORTS/130119969/1104 May 2, 2014 . The Buffalo News. Retrieved 2013-01-11. Each team played 18 games within its division (four or five games for each team) and 30 games against teams in the other division (three games for each team); no interconference games were played during the regular season.Brigidi, Matt (January 8, 2013). NHL schedule 2013: League decides matrix for 48-game season https://web.archive.org/web/20160303215241/http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2013/1/8/3852156/nhl-schedule-2013-48-game-season/in/3625665 March 3, 2016 . SB Nation. Retrieved 2013-01-11. The regular season was shortened from 82 games down to 48, canceling 41.5 percent of the full regular season. Postponed Winter Classic and All-Star Game Both this season's Winter Classic and All-Star Game were postponed due to the lockout. The Winter Classic was scheduled to feature the Detroit Red Wings hosting the Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium (the largest stadium in North America) in Ann Arbor, Michigan, but it was postponed to 2014. NHL.com NHL announces cancellation of 2013 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic & SiriusXM Hockeytown Winter Festival November 2, 2012 http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=644824 https://web.archive.org/web/20121104013919/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=644824 dead November 4, 2012 2012-11-05 The game was played instead on January 1, 2014, at Michigan Stadium. TSN.ca NHL announces cancellation of 2013 Winter Classic November 2, 2012 https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=408664 2012-11-05 February 23, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130223100445/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=408664 live The All-Star Game was originally scheduled to take place January 27, 2013, at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio;Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus Blue Jackets to Host 2013 NHL All-Star Celebration http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=614115&navid=DL%7cCBJ%7chome https://web.archive.org/web/20140416182503/http://bluejackets.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=614115&navid=DL%7cCBJ%7chome dead April 16, 2014 January 28, 2012 2012-02-09NHL All-Star weekend is showcase https://web.archive.org/web/20110201183957/http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/sabres-nhl/article327131.ece February 1, 2011 the city would later be awarded the 2015 All-Star Game. European Premiere games In past seasons, selected NHL teams began their season with exhibition games and the first two regular season games in European cities. In March 2012, the NHL announced that it had decided not to start the season with games in Europe, because of the upcoming Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations and the surrounding uncertainty.CBC News https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/nhl-cancels-next-year-s-games-in-europe-1.1265856 NHL cancels next year's games in Europe March 14, 2012 2012-05-22 January 23, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250123211216/https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/nhl-cancels-next-year-s-games-in-europe-1.1265856 live With the NHL not playing games in Europe, Russia's Kontinental Hockey League (against which the NHL has played several interleague competitions) was instead to come to the United States, with the NHL's blessing; the KHL was to feature two games between Dynamo Moscow and SKA Saint Petersburg at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on January 19 and 20, 2013.Brooklyn Nets arena will host KHL regular-season games, according to Medvedev Dmitry Chesnokov https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/brooklyn-nets-arena-host-khl-regular-season-games-152720866.html Puck Daddy March 12, 2012 2012-04-25 December 27, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161227023208/http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/brooklyn-nets-arena-host-khl-regular-season-games-152720866.html live However no agreement between the KHL and the Barclays Center had been signed, and the KHL announced the two games would be held in Russia; due to the NHL lockout, the signing of a 25-year lease with the New York Islanders, and pleas from the teams' fans to keep the games in Russia.Klein, Jeff Z. (October 26, 2012). Planned K.H.L. Games at Barclays Center Are Moved Back to Russia https://web.archive.org/web/20121029070131/http://slapshot.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/26/planned-k-h-l-games-at-barclays-center-are-moved-back-to-russia/ October 29, 2012 . The New York Times. Retrieved 2012-10-26. Postponement The February 9 game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins at TD Garden was postponed due to inclement weather in Boston the day of the game.https://www.espn.com/boston/nhl/story/_/id/8932079/boston-bruins-tampa-bay-lightning-game-postponed Northeast blizzard postpones Lightning-Bruins go.com February 9, 2013 July 21, 2024 January 29, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250129065306/https://www.espn.com/boston/nhl/story/_/id/8932079/boston-bruins-tampa-bay-lightning-game-postponed live Two games were affected by the Boston Marathon bombing: The April 15 game between the Ottawa Senators and Boston Bruins at TD Garden was postponed due to the bombing earlier that day. The game was rescheduled to April 28, the day after the previous final day of the regular season.http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=666051&navid=nhl:topheads https://web.archive.org/web/20130418233420/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=666051&navid=nhl:topheads dead April 18, 2013 Postponed Ottawa Senators at Boston Bruins game rescheduled for April 28 at TD Garden - NHL.com - News NHL.com 2013-04-16 2013-05-06 The April 19 game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins at TD Garden was postponed to April 20 due to the citywide lockdown as a result of the manhunt for the suspects of the bombing. As a result of the rescheduled Penguins-Bruins game, the game between the Penguins and Buffalo Sabres that was originally scheduled for April 20 was moved to April 23.http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=666715&navid=nhl:topheads https://web.archive.org/web/20130422120901/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=666715&navid=nhl:topheads dead April 22, 2013 Tonight's Pittsburgh at Boston game postponed to Saturday; Buffalo at Pittsburgh game moved to Tuesday - NHL.com - News NHL.com 2013-04-19 2013-05-06 Standings Due to the lockout, each team played 48 games this season, all within their conference. Playoffs 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs Because of the lockout and delayed start of the shortened regular season, the playoffs did not begin until April 30. The last possible date of Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final was then scheduled for June 28.http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=649886 https://web.archive.org/web/20130115171128/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=649886 dead January 15, 2013 NHL's 99-day schedule starts with 13 games Jan. 19 Stanley Cup Playoffs begin: Tuesday, Apr. 30; Latest possible date for Stanley Cup Final: Friday, June 28 NHL.com January 12, 2013 April 7, 2013 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 played at home for games three and four (and game six, if necessary). The top eight teams in each conference made the playoffs, with the three division winners seeded 1–3 based on regular season record, and the five remaining teams seeded 4–8. The NHL used "re-seeding" instead of a fixed bracket playoff system. During the first three rounds, the highest remaining seed in each conference was matched against the lowest remaining seed, the second-highest remaining seed played the second-lowest remaining seed, and so forth. The higher-seeded team was awarded home ice advantage. The two conference winners then advanced to the Stanley Cup Final, where home ice advantage was awarded to the team that had the better regular season record. Bracket NHL awards List of 2012–13 NHL Three Star Awards Awards were presented during the NHL Awards television specials on June 14–15, 2013. Finalists for voted awards are announced during the playoffs and winners are presented at the awards specials. Voting concluded immediately after the end of the regular season. The President's Trophy, the Prince of Wales Trophy and Campbell Bowls are not presented at the awards specials. NHL Network U.S. and NHL Network Canada aired the first part of the awards presentation on June 14, while NBC Sports Network and CBC aired the second part on June 15 preceding game 2 of the 2013 Stanley Cup Final. + 2012–13 NHL awards Award Recipient(s) Runner(s)-up Presidents' Trophy(Best regular-season record) Chicago Blackhawks Pittsburgh Penguins Prince of Wales Trophy(Eastern Conference playoff champion) Boston Bruins Pittsburgh Penguins Clarence S. Campbell Bowl(Western Conference playoff champion) Chicago Blackhawks Los Angeles Kings Art Ross Trophy(Top scorer) Martin St. Louis (Tampa Bay Lightning) Steven Stamkos (Tampa Bay Lightning) Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy(Perseverance, Sportsmanship, and Dedication) Josh Harding (Minnesota Wild) Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins)Adam McQuaid (Boston Bruins) Calder Memorial Trophy(Best first-year player) Jonathan Huberdeau (Florida Panthers) Brendan Gallagher (Montreal Canadiens)Brandon Saad (Chicago Blackhawks) Conn Smythe Trophy(Most valuable player, playoffs) Patrick Kane (Chicago Blackhawks) Frank J. Selke Trophy(Defensive forward) Jonathan Toews (Chicago Blackhawks) Patrice Bergeron (Boston Bruins)Pavel Datsyuk (Detroit Red Wings) Hart Memorial Trophy(Most valuable player, regular season) Alexander Ovechkin (Washington Capitals) Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins)John Tavares (New York Islanders) Jack Adams Award(Best coach) Paul MacLean (Ottawa Senators) Bruce Boudreau (Anaheim Ducks)Joel Quenneville (Chicago Blackhawks) James Norris Memorial Trophy(Best defenceman) P. K. Subban (Montreal Canadiens) Kris Letang (Pittsburgh Penguins)Ryan Suter (Minnesota Wild) King Clancy Memorial Trophy(Leadership and humanitarian contribution) Patrice Bergeron (Boston Bruins) Lady Byng Memorial Trophy(Sportsmanship and excellence) Martin St. Louis (Tampa Bay Lightning) Patrick Kane (Chicago Blackhawks)Matt Moulson (New York Islanders) Ted Lindsay Award(Outstanding player) Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins) Alexander Ovechkin (Washington Capitals)Martin St. Louis (Tampa Bay Lightning) Mark Messier Leadership Award(Leadership and community activities) Daniel Alfredsson (Ottawa Senators) Dustin Brown (Los Angeles Kings)Jonathan Toews (Chicago Blackhawks) Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy(Top goal-scorer) Alexander Ovechkin (Washington Capitals) Steven Stamkos (Tampa Bay Lightning) NHL Foundation Player Award(Award for community enrichment) Henrik Zetterberg (Detroit Red Wings) NHL General Manager of the Year Award(Top general manager) Ray Shero (Pittsburgh Penguins) Marc Bergevin (Montreal Canadiens) Bob Murray (Anaheim Ducks) Vezina Trophy(Best goaltender) Sergei Bobrovsky (Columbus Blue Jackets) Henrik Lundqvist (New York Rangers)Antti Niemi (San Jose Sharks) William M. Jennings Trophy(Goaltender(s) of team with fewest goals against) Corey Crawford and Ray Emery (Chicago Blackhawks) All-Star teams Position First Team Second Team Position All-Rookie GSergei Bobrovsky, Columbus Blue JacketsHenrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers GJake Allen, St. Louis Blues DP. K. Subban, Montreal CanadiensFrancois Beauchemin, Anaheim Ducks DJonas Brodin, Minnesota Wild DRyan Suter, Minnesota WildKris Letang, Pittsburgh Penguins DJustin Schultz, Edmonton Oilers CSidney Crosby, Pittsburgh PenguinsJonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks FJonathan Huberdeau, Florida Panthers RWAlexander Ovechkin, Washington CapitalsMartin St. Louis, Tampa Bay Lightning FBrendan Gallagher, Montreal Canadiens LWChris Kunitz, Pittsburgh PenguinsAlexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals FBrandon Saad, Chicago Blackhawks Note: Alexander Ovechkin was listed as a Left Wing but played the majority of his games at Right Wing. Some members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association voted for him at Left Wing while others voted for him at Right Wing and consequently, Ovechkin placed twice on the NHL All-Star team.https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/puck-daddy/phwa-ovechkin-star-vote-controversy-know-got-wrong-210535864.html PHWA on Ovechkin all-star vote controversy: 'We know we got this wrong' yahoo.com July 3, 2013 January 14, 2017 August 24, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170824005613/https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/puck-daddy/phwa-ovechkin-star-vote-controversy-know-got-wrong-210535864.html live Player statistics Scoring leaders The following players lead the league in points following the conclusion of the regular season. 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: 2012–2013 Regular season: All Skaters – Total Points National Hockey League GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/– = P Plus–minus; PIM = Penalty minutes Player Team GP G A Pts +/– PIMMartin St. Louis Tampa Bay Lightning 48 17 43 60 0 14Steven Stamkos Tampa Bay Lightning 48 29 28 57 –4 32Alexander Ovechkin Washington Capitals 48 32 24 56 +2 36Sidney Crosby Pittsburgh Penguins 36 15 41 56 +26 16Patrick Kane Chicago Blackhawks 47 23 32 55 +11 8Eric Staal Carolina Hurricanes 48 18 35 53 +5 54Chris Kunitz Pittsburgh Penguins 48 22 30 52 +30 39Phil Kessel Toronto Maple Leafs 48 20 32 52 –3 18Taylor Hall Edmonton Oilers 45 16 34 50 +5 33Ryan Getzlaf Anaheim Ducks 44 15 34 49 +14 41Pavel Datsyuk Detroit Red Wings 47 15 34 49 +21 14 Leading goaltenders The following goaltenders lead the league in goals against average following the conclusion of the regular season while playing at least 1200 minutes.http://www.nhl.com/ice/playerstats.htm?season=20122013&gameType=2&team=&position=G&country=&status=&viewName=goalsAgainstAverage https://web.archive.org/web/20160131224059/http://www.nhl.com/stats/player dead January 31, 2016 Player Stats: 2012–2013 Regular season: Goalie – Goals Against Average leaders National Hockey League GP = Games played; Min = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime/shootout losses; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average Player Team GP Min W L OT GA SO SV% GAACraig Anderson Craig Anderson (ice hockey) Ottawa Senators 24 1420:36 12 9 2 40 3 .941 1.69Corey Crawford Chicago Blackhawks 30 1760:31 19 5 5 57 3 .926 1.94Sergei Bobrovsky Columbus Blue Jackets 38 2218:57 21 11 6 74 4 .932 2.00Tuukka Rask Boston Bruins 36 2104:09 19 10 5 70 5 .929 2.00Henrik Lundqvist New York Rangers 43 2575:22 24 16 3 88 2 .926 2.05Cory Schneider Vancouver Canucks 30 1733:19 17 9 4 61 5 .927 2.11Jimmy Howard Detroit Red Wings 42 2445:44 21 13 7 87 5 .923 2.13Antti Niemi Antti Niemi (ice hockey) San Jose Sharks 43 2580:46 24 12 6 93 4 .924 2.16Viktor Fasth Anaheim Ducks 25 1428:18 15 6 2 52 4 .921 2.18Martin Brodeur New Jersey Devils 29 1757:21 13 9 7 65 2 .901 2.22 Coaching changes Offseason Anaheim Ducks: This was Bruce Boudreau's first season as head coach, who replaced Randy Carlyle on November 30, 2011. Calgary Flames: The Flames decided not to renew Brent Sutter's contract and hired Bob Hartley instead. Carolina Hurricanes: This was Kirk Muller's first full season as head coach after replacing Paul Maurice, who was fired on November 28, 2011. Columbus Blue Jackets: This was Todd Richards's first full season as head coach after replacing Scott Arniel, who was fired on January 9, 2012. Edmonton Oilers: The Oilers decided not to renew Tom Renney's contract and hired Ralph Krueger instead. Los Angeles Kings: This was Darryl Sutter's first full season after becoming the team's head coach on December 20, 2011. On December 12, 2011, Terry Murray was fired and John Stevens served as interim until Sutter was hired. Montreal Canadiens: Michel Therrien started his second stint as the Canadiens head coach, after previously coaching the team from 2000 to 2003. The Habs fired Jacques Martin on December 17, 2011, and assistant coach Randy Cunneyworth served as interim head coach for the remainder of the 2011–12 season. St. Louis Blues: This was Ken Hitchcock's first season as head coach, who replaced Davis Payne on November 6, 2011. Toronto Maple Leafs: This was Randy Carlyle's first full season as head coach after replacing Ron Wilson, who was fired on March 2, 2012. Washington Capitals: This was Adam Oates's first season as head coach. Bruce Boudreau was fired on November 28, 2011, and replaced by interim Dale Hunter. In-season Buffalo Sabres: Lindy Ruff was fired on February 20, 2013, and replaced by Ron Rolston. Tampa Bay Lightning: Guy Boucher was fired on March 24, 2013, and replaced by Jon Cooper. Milestones First games The following is a list of notable players who played their first NHL game in 2013, listed with their first team: Player Team Notability Filip Forsberg Nashville Predators One-time NHL All-Star team Dougie Hamilton Boston Bruins One-time NHL All-Star team Jonathan Huberdeau Florida Panthers Winner of the 2012–13 Calder Memorial Trophy, two-time NHL All-Star team Anders Lee New York Islanders King Clancy Memorial Trophy winner Jonathan Marchessault Columbus Blue Jackets Conn Smythe Trophy winner Vladimir Tarasenko St. Louis Blues Two-time NHL All-Star team Nail Yakupov Edmonton Oilers First overall pick in the 2012 draft Jason Zucker Minnesota Wild King Clancy Memorial Trophy winner Last games The following is a list of players of note who played their last NHL game in 2012–13, listed with their team: Player Team NotabilityAdrian Aucoinhttp://thehockeyhouse.net/nhl/adrian-aucoin-announces-retirement-joins-blackhawks-as-coach/ Adrian Aucoin Announces Retirement, Joins Blackhawks As Coach thehockeyhouse.net October 22, 2013 October 24, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131024034213/http://thehockeyhouse.net/nhl/adrian-aucoin-announces-retirement-joins-blackhawks-as-coach/ October 24, 2013 dead Columbus Blue Jackets Over 1,100 career games playedRoman Hamrlikhttp://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/20/roman-hamrlik-to-announce-retirement/ Roman Hamrlik to announce retirement NBC Sports October 20, 2013 October 21, 2013 August 24, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140824052833/http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/20/roman-hamrlik-to-announce-retirement/ live New York Rangers First overall pick in the 1992 NHL entry draft, over 1,300 career games playedMilan Hejdukhttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=691338 https://web.archive.org/web/20131113184755/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=691338 dead November 13, 2013 Longtime Avalanche forward Hejduk to retire National Hockey League November 13, 2013 Colorado Avalanche Second team All-Star, Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy winnerTomas Kaberlehttp://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/twigs/2016/9/22/13019074/tomas-kaberle-officially-retires Tomas Kaberle officially retires pensionplanpuppets.com September 22, 2016 September 22, 2016 August 24, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170824051451/https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/twigs/2016/9/22/13019074/tomas-kaberle-officially-retires live Montreal Canadiens Four-time NHL All-StarMiikka Kiprusoffhttps://sports.yahoo.com/news/flames-g-miikka-kiprusoff-retires-165128945--nhl.html Flames G Miikka Kiprusoff retires from NHL Associated Press September 9, 2013 January 14, 2017 September 12, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130912065914/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/flames-g-miikka-kiprusoff-retires-165128945--nhl.html dead Calgary Flames First team All-Star, Vezina Trophy winner, William M. Jennings Trophy winnerMike Knublehttp://wfgr.com/grand-rapids-born-nhl-star-mike-knuble-talks-pond-hockey-audio/ Grand Rapids Born NHL Star Mike Knuble Talks Pond Hockey Greatest Hits 98.7 WFGR January 20, 2015 May 14, 2015 August 24, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170824012648/http://wfgr.com/grand-rapids-born-nhl-star-mike-knuble-talks-pond-hockey-audio/ live Philadelphia Flyers Over 1,000 career games playedAlexei Kovalevhttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=661513 https://web.archive.org/web/20130324022053/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=661513 dead March 24, 2013 Report: Longtime NHL veteran Kovalev retires National Hockey League March 22, 2013 Florida Panthers NHL second All-Star team, over 1,300 career games playedVinny Prospalhttp://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=702143 https://web.archive.org/web/20140202102209/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=702143 dead February 2, 2014 Prospal informs Canucks he's decided to retire NHL.com Columbus Blue Jackets Over 1,100 career games playedWade Reddenhttps://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/wade-redden-announces-his-retirement-after-14-nhl-seasons/article16264594/ Wade Redden announces his retirement after 14 NHL seasons The Globe and Mail January 9, 2014 August 23, 2017 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304072612/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/wade-redden-announces-his-retirement-after-14-nhl-seasons/article16264594/ live Boston Bruins NHL Plus-Minus Award winner, over 1,000 career games playedSheldon SouraySSouray Sheldon Souray 615964763332292608 30 June 2015 Seems like yesterday!!! I'm going to enjoy my last day today on an @NHL roster!! #whataride @NHLDevils Anaheim Ducks Three-time NHL All-StarSteve Sullivanhttp://www.timminspress.com/2015/07/27/longtime-nhler-steve-sullivan-enjoying-life-after-retirement-with-the-arizona-coyotes On the road again for Sullivan September 1, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20170824051054/http://www.timminspress.com/2015/07/27/longtime-nhler-steve-sullivan-enjoying-life-after-retirement-with-the-arizona-coyotes August 24, 2017 dead New Jersey Devils Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy winner, over 1,000 games playedJose Theodorehttps://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/14165419/nhl-catching-retired-goalies-jose-theodore-andrew-raycroft-winter-classic-alumni-game McDonald: Andrew Raycroft, Jose Theodore pumped for Winter Classic go.com November 19, 2015 July 21, 2024 September 27, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240927111420/https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/14165419/nhl-catching-retired-goalies-jose-theodore-andrew-raycroft-winter-classic-alumni-game live Florida Panthers Vezina Trophy winner; Hart Memorial Trophy winner; Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy winner Major milestones reached On January 21, 2013, Tampa Bay Lightning forward Vincent Lecavalier participated in his 1,000th NHL game.http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=651591 https://web.archive.org/web/20130123004634/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=651591 dead January 23, 2013 Lecavalier reaches 1,000-game mark with Lightning National Hockey League January 21, 2013 2013-03-06 Dan Rosen On February 4, 2013, Colorado Avalanche forward Milan Hejduk participated in his 1,000th NHL game.http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=654179 https://web.archive.org/web/20160131224059/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=654179 dead January 31, 2016 NHL Capsules: Anaheim Ducks hand San Jose Sharks first regulation defeat National Hockey League February 5, 2013 2013-03-06 On February 7, 2013, St. Louis Blues defenceman Wade Redden participated in his 1,000th NHL game.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/08/red-wings-blues-mrazek-5-1_n_2645620.html Red Wings Blues: Mrazek Debuts, Helps Detroit Defeat St. Louis 5-1 The Huffington Post February 7, 2013 2013-03-06 Associated Press March 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130321163141/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/08/red-wings-blues-mrazek-5-1_n_2645620.html live On February 22, 2013, the Chicago Blackhawks set a record by earning at least one point in 17 consecutive games to start a season. The previous record of 16 consecutive games was held by the 2006–07 Anaheim Ducks.https://news.yahoo.com/blackhawks-set-nhl-record-2-1-win-over-043335846--spt.html Blackhawks set NHL record with 2-1 win over Sharks Yahoo! February 23, 2013 2013-03-06 Carlson Matt March 5, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160305030032/http://news.yahoo.com/blackhawks-set-nhl-record-2-1-win-over-043335846--spt.html live The Blackhawks went on to extend the record for consecutive games with a point to start a season to 24 games (21–0–3). On March 3, 2013, Chicago Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa participated in his 1,000th NHL game.https://www.chicagotribune.com/2013/03/02/1000th-game-an-honor-for-hossa/ 1,000th game an honor for Hossa Chicago Tribune March 2, 2013 2013-03-06 Kuc Chris August 16, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250816064021/https://www.chicagotribune.com/2013/03/02/1000th-game-an-honor-for-hossa/ live On March 5, 2013, Montreal Canadiens captain Brian Gionta scored the team's 20,000th NHL goal.note 1 [note 1] On March 6, 2013, Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Ray Emery becomes the first goaltender in league history to start a season with 10 straight wins.http://www.rantsports.com/nhl/2013/03/06/chicago-blackhawks-streak-continues-after-win-over-colorado-avalanche Chicago Blackhawks Extend Point Streak to 25 Games Rantsports.com 2013-05-06 July 22, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150722140139/http://www.rantsports.com/nhl/2013/03/06/chicago-blackhawks-streak-continues-after-win-over-colorado-avalanche/ dead He extended it to 12 straight wins to start a season on March 26. On March 18, 2013, Philadelphia Flyers defenceman Kimmo Timonen participated in his 1,000th NHL game.https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/phi-vs-tbl/2013/03/18/2012020423 Bolted down Philadelphia Flyers March 18, 2013 SanFilippo Anthony July 27, 2026 May 28, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130528110253/http://lightning.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2012020423 live On March 28, 2013, Phoenix Coyotes forward Steve Sullivan participated in his 1,000th NHL game.https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/phx-vs-nsh/2013/03/28/2012020498 Coyotes 7, Predators 4 Phoenix Coyotes March 28, 2013 Vest Dave March 29, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130602043413/http://coyotes.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2012020498 June 2, 2013 live mdy-all On March 29, 2013, Dallas Stars forward Jaromir Jagr recorded his 1,000th career assist,http://stars.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=662866 https://web.archive.org/web/20160131224059/http://stars.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=662866 dead January 31, 2016 Jagr picks up 1,000th assist as Stars top Wild, 5-3 Dallas Stars March 29, 2013 Stepneski Mark becoming the 12th player in league history and the first non-Canadian to do so. On March 30, 2013, the Pittsburgh Penguins set a record by becoming the first NHL franchise to win every game during a calendar month. The Penguins defeated the New York Islanders 2–0, winning 15 consecutive games from March 2 until March 30.https://archive.boston.com/sports/columnists/wilbur/2013/06/wings_a_prayer.html Wings, a prayer, and not much else from the Penguins yet against the Bruins Boston.com June 5, 2013 Wilbur Eric May 28, 2026 May 28, 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20260528180420/https://archive.boston.com/sports/columnists/wilbur/2013/06/wings_a_prayer.html live On April 22, 2013, Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tomas Vokoun won his 300th NHL game. He became the 28th player in league history to reach this milestone.https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/pit-vs-ott/2013/04/22/2012020677 Senators fall short again in loss to Penguins National Hockey League 2013-04-23 July 26, 2026 July 27, 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20260726044548/https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/pit-vs-ott/2013/04/22/2012020677 live Broadcasting rights This was the fifth season of the league's Canadian national broadcast rights deals with CBC and TSN. During the regular season, CBC continued to air Saturday night Hockey Night in Canada games while TSN aired games on Wednesdays and other selected weeknights. CBC and TSN then split the first three rounds of the playoffs, selecting the rights to individual series using a draft-like setup. The Stanley Cup Final aired exclusively on CBC. This was the second season under the NHL's ten-year U.S. rights deal with NBC Sports, with regular season games on the NBC broadcast network and NBCSN. Playoff games then aired across NBC, NBCSN, and CNBC. Notes note 11: Michael Cammalleri had previously scored the 20,000th goal in Canadiens' franchise history on December 28, 2009. Cammalleri's mark included goals from the Canadiens time in the National Hockey Association.http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/gameflash/2013/03/05/31288_recap.html https://archive.today/20130410172454/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/hockey/nhl/gameflash/2013/03/05/31288_recap.html dead April 10, 2013 Isles send Habs to 1st regulation loss in month Sports Illustrated March 6, 2013 2013-03-06 Associated Press References 30em External links 2012–13 NHL season Schedule 2012 1 1