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1991–92 NHL season

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1991–92 NHL season
LeagueNational Hockey League
SportIce hockey
DurationOctober 3, 1991 – June 1, 1992
Number of games80
Number of teams22
TV partner(s)CBC, TSN, SRC (Canada)
SportsChannel America, NBC[a] (United States)
Draft
Top draft pickEric Lindros
Picked byQuebec Nordiques
Regular season
Presidents' TrophyNew York Rangers
Season MVPMark Messier (Rangers)
Top scorerMario Lemieux (Penguins)
Playoffs
Playoffs MVPMario Lemieux (Penguins)
Stanley Cup
ChampionsPittsburgh Penguins
  Runners-upChicago Blackhawks
NHL seasons

The 1991–92 NHL season was the 75th regular season of the National Hockey League. Twenty-two teams each played 80 games. The Stanley Cup winners were the Pittsburgh Penguins, who won the best of seven series 4–0 against the Chicago Blackhawks. The championship was the second in a row for the Penguins.

Regular season

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Final standings

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Note: W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, Pts = Points, GF= Goals For, GA = Goals Against

Wales Conference

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Adams Division GP W L T Pts GF GA
Montreal Canadiens8041281193267207
Boston Bruins8036321284270275
Buffalo Sabres8031371274289299
Hartford Whalers8026411365247283
Quebec Nordiques8020481252255318
Patrick Division GP W L T Pts GF GA
New York Rangers8050255105321246
Washington Capitals804527898330275
Pittsburgh Penguins803932987343308
New Jersey Devils8038311187289259
New York Islanders8034351179291299
Philadelphia Flyers8032371175252273

Campbell Conference

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Norris Division GP W L T Pts GF GA
Detroit Red Wings8043251298320256
Chicago Blackhawks8036291587257236
St. Louis Blues8036331183279266
Minnesota North Stars803242670246278
Toronto Maple Leafs803043767234294
Smythe Division GP W L T Pts GF GA
Vancouver Canucks8042261296285250
Los Angeles Kings8035311484287296
Edmonton Oilers8036341082295297
Winnipeg Jets8033321581251244
Calgary Flames8031371274296305
San Jose Sharks801758539219359

Scoring leaders

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

Player Team GP G A Pts PIM
Mario LemieuxPittsburgh644487131
Kevin StevensPittsburgh805469123
Wayne GretzkyLos Angeles743190121
Brett HullSt. Louis737039109
Luc RobitailleLos Angeles804463107
Mark MessierNY Rangers793572107
Jeremy RoenickChicago805350103
Steve YzermanDetroit794558103
Brian LeetchNY Rangers802280102
Adam OatesSt. Louis/Boston80207999

Leading goaltenders

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Note: GP = Games Played; TOI = Time On Ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals Against; SO = Shutouts; Sv% = Save Percentage; GAA = Goals Against Average

Regular Season
PlayerTeamGPTOIWLTGASOSv%GAA
Patrick RoyMontreal673935362281555.9142.36
Ed BelfourChicago5229282118101325.8942.70
Kirk McLeanVancouver653852381791765.9012.74
John VanbiesbrouckNY Rangers452526271331202.9102.85
Bob EssensaWinnipeg472627211761265.9102.88

Stanley Cup playoffs

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The Stanley Cup

Note: All dates in 1992

Playoff bracket

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  Division Semifinals Division Finals Conference Finals Stanley Cup Finals
                                     
A1 Montreal 4  
A4 Hartford 3  
  A1 Montreal 0  
 
  A2 Boston 4  
A2 Boston 4
A3 Buffalo 3  
  A2 Boston 0  
Prince of Wales Conference
  P3 Pittsburgh 4  
P1 NY Rangers 4  
P4 New Jersey 3  
  P1 NY Rangers 2
 
  P3 Pittsburgh 4  
P2 Washington 3
P3 Pittsburgh 4  
  P3 Pittsburgh 4
  N2 Chicago 0
N1 Detroit 4  
N4 Minnesota 3  
  N1 Detroit 0
 
  N2 Chicago 4  
N2 Chicago 4
N3 St. Louis 2  
  N2 Chicago 4
Clarence Campbell Conference
  S3 Edmonton 0  
S1 Vancouver 4  
S4 Winnipeg 3  
  S1 Vancouver 2
 
  S3 Edmonton 4  
S2 Los Angeles 2
S3 Edmonton 4  

Division semi-finals

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Wales Conference

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Montreal vs. Hartford
DateAwayHome
April 19Hartford 02 Montreal
April 21Hartford 25 Montreal
April 23Montreal 25 Hartford
April 25Montreal 13 Hartford
April 27Hartford 47 Montreal
April 29Montreal 12 HartfordOT
May 1Hartford 23 Montreal2OT
Montreal wins series 4–3
Boston vs. Buffalo
DateAwayHome
April 19Buffalo 32 Boston
April 21Buffalo 23 BostonOT
April 23Boston 32 Buffalo
April 25Boston 54 BuffaloOT
April 27Buffalo 20 Boston
April 29Boston 39 Buffalo
May 1Buffalo 23 Boston
Boston wins series 4–3
NY Rangers vs. New Jersey
DateAwayHome
April 19New Jersey 12 NY Rangers
April 21New Jersey 73 NY Rangers
April 23NY Rangers 13 New Jersey
April 25NY Rangers 30 New Jersey
April 27New Jersey 58 NY Rangers
April 29NY Rangers 35 New Jersey
May 1New Jersey 48 NY Rangers
NY Rangers wins series 4–3
Washington vs. Pittsburgh
DateAwayHome
April 19Pittsburgh 13 Washington
April 21Pittsburgh 26 Washington
April 23Washington 46 Pittsburgh
April 25Washington 72 Pittsburgh
April 27Pittsburgh 52 Washington
April 29Washington 46 Pittsburgh
May 1Pittsburgh 31 Washington
Pittsburgh wins series 4–3

Campbell Conference

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Detroit vs. Minnesota
DateAwayHome
April 18Minnesota 43 Detroit
April 20Minnesota 42 Detroit
April 22Detroit 54 MinnesotaOT
April 24Detroit 45 Minnesota
April 26Minnesota 03 Detroit
April 28Detroit 10 MinnesotaOT
April 30Minnesota 25 Detroit
Detroit wins series 4–3
Chicago vs. St. Louis
DateAwayHome
April 18St. Louis 13 Chicago
April 20St. Louis 53 Chicago
April 22Chicago 45 St. Louis2OT
April 24Chicago 53 St. Louis
April 26St. Louis 46 Chicago
April 28Chicago 21 St. Louis
Chicago wins series 4–2
Vancouver vs. Winnipeg
DateAwayHome
April 18Winnipeg 32 Vancouver
April 20Winnipeg 23 Vancouver
April 22Vancouver 24 Winnipeg
April 24Vancouver 13 Winnipeg
April 26Winnipeg 28 Vancouver
April 28Vancouver 83 Winnipeg
April 30Winnipeg 05 Vancouver
Vancouver wins series 4–3
Los Angeles vs. Edmonton
DateAwayHome
April 18Edmonton 31 Los Angeles
April 20Edmonton 58 Los Angeles
April 22Los Angeles 34 Edmonton
April 24Los Angeles 43 Edmonton
April 26Edmonton 52 Los Angeles
April 28Los Angeles 03 Edmonton
Edmonton wins series 4–2

Division Finals

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Wales Conference
Montreal vs. Boston
DateAwayHome
May 3Boston 64 Montreal
May 5Boston 32 MontrealOT
May 7Montreal 23 Boston
May 9Montreal 02 Boston
Boston win series 4–0
NY Rangers vs. Pittsburgh
DateAwayHome
May 3Pittsburgh 42 NY Rangers
May 5Pittsburgh 24 NY Rangers
May 7NY Rangers 65 PittsburghOT
May 9NY Rangers 45 PittsburghOT
May 11Pittsburgh 32 NY Rangers
May 13NY Rangers 15 Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh wins series 4–2
Campbell Conference
Detroit vs. Chicago
DateAwayHome
May 2Chicago 21 Detroit
May 4Chicago 31 Detroit
May 6Detroit 45 Chicago
May 8Detroit 01 Chicago
Chicago wins series 4–0
Vancouver vs. Edmonton
DateAwayHome
May 3Edmonton 43 VancouverOT
May 4Edmonton 04 Vancouver
May 6Vancouver 25 Edmonton
May 8Vancouver 23 Edmonton
May 10Edmonton 34 Vancouver
May 12Vancouver 03 Edmonton
Edmonton wins series 4–2

Conference Finals

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Wales Conference
Pittsburgh vs. Boston
DateAwayHome
May 17Boston 34 PittsburghOT
May 19Boston 25 Pittsburgh
May 21Pittsburgh 51 Boston
May 21Pittsburgh 51 Boston
Pittsburgh wins series 4–0
and Prince of Wales Trophy
Campbell Conference
Chicago vs. Edmonton
DateAwayHome
May 16Edmonton 28 Chicago
May 18Edmonton 24 Chicago
May 20Chicago 43 EdmontonOT
May 22Chicago 51 Edmonton
Chicago wins series 4–0 and
Clarence S. Campbell Bowl
Pittsburgh vs. Chicago
DateAwayHome
May 26Chicago 45 Pittsburgh
May 28Chicago 13 Pittsburgh
May 30Pittsburgh 10 Chicago
June 1Pittsburgh 65 Chicago
Pittsburgh wins series 4–0
and Stanley Cup
Mario Lemieux (Pittsburgh)
wins Conn Smythe Trophy

NHL Awards

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Presidents' Trophy:New York Rangers
Prince of Wales Trophy:Pittsburgh Penguins
Clarence S. Campbell Bowl:Chicago Blackhawks
Art Ross Memorial Trophy:Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy:Mark Fitzpatrick, New York Islanders
Calder Memorial Trophy:Pavel Bure, Vancouver Canucks
Conn Smythe Trophy:Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins
Frank J. Selke Trophy:Guy Carbonneau, Montreal Canadiens
Hart Memorial Trophy:Mark Messier, New York Rangers
Jack Adams Award:Pat Quinn, Vancouver Canucks
James Norris Memorial Trophy:Brian Leetch, New York Rangers
King Clancy Memorial Trophy:Ray Bourque, Boston Bruins
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy:Wayne Gretzky, Los Angeles Kings
Lester B. Pearson Award:Mark Messier, New York Rangers
NHL Plus/Minus Award:Paul Ysebaert, Detroit Red Wings
Vezina Trophy:Patrick Roy, Montreal Canadiens
William M. Jennings Trophy:Patrick Roy, Montreal Canadiens
Lester Patrick Trophy:Al Arbour, Art Berglund, Lou Lamoriello

All-Star teams

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First Team  Position  Second Team
Patrick Roy, Montreal Canadiens G Kirk McLean, Vancouver Canucks
Brian Leetch, New York Rangers D Phil Housley, Winnipeg Jets
Ray Bourque, Boston Bruins D Scott Stevens, New Jersey Devils
Mark Messier, New York Rangers C Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins
Brett Hull, St. Louis Blues RW Mark Recchi, PIT/PHI
Kevin Stevens, Pittsburgh Penguins LW Luc Robitaille, Los Angeles Kings

Throwback Uniforms

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As part of the NHL's 75th anniversary celebration, throwback uniforms were worn by Original Six teams for select games, and throwbacks were also worn for the All-Star Game.

The uniform styles that were worn include: Boston Bruins - circa 1933 Chicago Blackhawks - circa 1940 Detroit Red Wings - circa 1928 Montreal Canadiens - circa 1926 New York Rangers - circa 1940 Toronto Maple Leafs - circa 1940 Wales All-Stars - white All-Star jersey circa 1952 Campbell All-Stars - red All-Star jersey circa 1952

The throwback uniforms would have an impact on future seasons in the NHL, as several teams adopted throwbacks as alternate jerseys. The National Football League and National Basketball Association would follow the NHL's lead, with teams wearing throwbacks to celebrate their leagues' 75th and 50th anniversaries, respectively.

First games

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The following is a list of players of note who played their first NHL game in 1991–92 (listed with their first team, stars(*) mark start in playoffs):

Last games

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The following is a list of players of note that played their last game in the NHL in 1991–92 (listed with their last team):

  1. ↑ NBC only televised the All-Star Game.

Other websites

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