1993–94 Boston Bruins season
1993–94 Boston Bruins | |
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Division | 2nd Northeast |
Conference | 4th Eastern |
1993–94 record | 42–29–13 |
Home record | 20–14–8 |
Road record | 22–15–5 |
Goals for | 289 |
Goals against | 252 |
Team information | |
General manager | Harry Sinden |
Coach | Brian Sutter |
Captain | Ray Bourque |
Alternate captains | Cam Neely Adam Oates |
Arena | Boston Garden |
Minor league affiliate(s) | Providence Bruins (AHL) Charlotte Checkers (ECHL) |
Team leaders | |
Goals | Cam Neely (50) |
Assists | Adam Oates (80) |
Points | Adam Oates (112) |
Penalty minutes | Glen Featherstone (152) |
Plus/minus | Don Sweeney (+29) |
Wins | Jon Casey (30) |
Goals against average | Jon Casey (2.88) |
The 1993–94 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 70th season. The season involved Cam Neely scoring 50 goals in 44 games, however, the Bruins had already played 66 games; making this an unofficial record.
The Bruins reached the second round in the Stanley Cup playoffs, beating the Montreal Canadiens before losing to the New Jersey Devils.
Offseason
NHL Draft
Boston's draft picks at the 1993 NHL Entry Draft held at the Quebec Coliseum in Quebec City, Quebec.
Round | # | Player | Position | Nationality | College/Junior/Club team (League) |
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1 | 25 | Kevyn Adams | C | ![]() | Miami University (CCHA) |
2 | 51 | Matt Alvey | RW | ![]() | Springfield Olympics (NEJHL) |
41 | 88 | Charles Paquette | D | ![]() | Sherbrooke Faucons (QMJHL) |
4 | 103 | Shawn Bates | C | ![]() | Medford High School (USHS-MA) |
5 | 129 | Andrei Sapozhnikov | D | ![]() | Traktor Chelyabinsk (IHL) |
6 | 155 | Milt Mastad | D | ![]() | Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) |
7 | 181 | Ryan Golden | C | ![]() | Reading Memorial High School (USHS-MA) |
8 | 207 | Hal Gill | D | ![]() | Providence College (Hockey East) |
9 | 233 | Joel Prpic | C | ![]() | Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL) |
10 | 259 | Joakim Persson | C | ![]() | Hammarby IF (Sweden) |
- Notes
- The Bruins acquired this pick as the result of a trade on January 2, 1992, that sent Garry Galley, Wes Walz and a third-round pick in 1993 to Philadelphia in exchange for Gord Murphy, Brian Dobbin, a third-round pick in 1992 and this pick.
- The Bruins third-round pick went to the Philadelphia Flyers as the result of a trade on January 2, 1992, that sent Gord Murphy, Brian Dobbin, a third-round pick in 1992 and a fourth-round pick in 1993 to Boston in exchange for Garry Galley, Wes Walz and this pick (77th overall).
- The Bruins eleventh-round pick went to the Winnipeg Jets as the result of a trade on February 21, 1993, that sent Troy Murray to Chicago in exchange for Steve Bancroft and this pick (285th overall).
- Chicago previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on January 8, 1992 that sent an eleventh-round pick in 1992 to Boston in exchange for Steve Bancroft and this pick.
Regular season
The Bruins had 2,980 shots on goal during the regular season, second only to the Detroit Red Wings. They tied the Buffalo Sabres and Tampa Bay Lightning for the fewest power-play goals against (58).[1][2] On Sunday, March 27, 1994, the Bruins scored three short-handed goals in a 6–4 win over the Washington Capitals.[3]
Final standings
No. | CR | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts | |
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1 | 2 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 84 | 44 | 27 | 13 | 299 | 285 | 101 |
2 | 4 | Boston Bruins | 84 | 42 | 29 | 13 | 289 | 252 | 97 |
3 | 5 | Montreal Canadiens | 84 | 41 | 29 | 14 | 283 | 248 | 96 |
4 | 6 | Buffalo Sabres | 84 | 43 | 32 | 9 | 282 | 218 | 95 |
5 | 11 | Quebec Nordiques | 84 | 34 | 42 | 8 | 277 | 292 | 76 |
6 | 13 | Hartford Whalers | 84 | 27 | 48 | 9 | 227 | 288 | 63 |
7 | 14 | Ottawa Senators | 84 | 14 | 61 | 9 | 201 | 397 | 37 |
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Note: No. = Division rank, CR = Conference rank, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, GF = Goals For, GA = Goals Against, Pts = Points
Teams that qualified for the playoffs are highlighted in bold.
R | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Pts | |
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1 | p-New York Rangers * | 84 | 52 | 24 | 8 | 299 | 231 | 112 |
2 | x-Pittsburgh Penguins * | 84 | 44 | 27 | 13 | 299 | 285 | 101 |
3 | New Jersey Devils | 84 | 47 | 25 | 12 | 306 | 220 | 106 |
4 | Boston Bruins | 84 | 42 | 29 | 13 | 289 | 252 | 97 |
5 | Montreal Canadiens | 84 | 41 | 29 | 14 | 283 | 248 | 96 |
6 | Buffalo Sabres | 84 | 43 | 32 | 9 | 282 | 218 | 95 |
7 | Washington Capitals | 84 | 39 | 35 | 10 | 277 | 263 | 88 |
8 | New York Islanders | 84 | 36 | 36 | 12 | 282 | 264 | 84 |
9 | Florida Panthers | 84 | 33 | 34 | 17 | 233 | 233 | 83 |
10 | Philadelphia Flyers | 84 | 35 | 39 | 10 | 294 | 314 | 80 |
11 | Quebec Nordiques | 84 | 34 | 42 | 8 | 277 | 292 | 76 |
12 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 84 | 30 | 43 | 11 | 224 | 251 | 71 |
13 | Hartford Whalers | 84 | 27 | 48 | 9 | 227 | 288 | 63 |
14 | Ottawa Senators | 84 | 14 | 61 | 9 | 201 | 397 | 37 |
Final standings |
bold – Qualified for playoffs; x – Won division; p – Won Presidents' Trophy (and division); * – Division leader
Playoffs
In the Conference Quarter-Finals the Bruins met the defending champion Montreal Canadiens led by goalie Patrick Roy. The Bruins finished the season one point ahead of the Canadiens but had a losing 1–2–2 record over the season series between the two teams. The opening round playoff series was back and forth with the Canadiens holding a 3–2 series lead by Game 5. The Bruins rallied and won the last two games of the series in order to advance to the next round.[6] This was the last time the Bruins reached at least the second round until the 1998–99 season.
In the second round Eastern Conference semifinal series the Bruins were matched with the New Jersey Devils, who under the eventual 93–94 coach of the year winner, Jacques Lemaire,[7] implemented the neutral zone trap.[8][9] The Bruins jumped ahead to a 2–0 series lead by taking the opening two games. However the Devils rebounded and eliminated the Bruins, winning the next four games straight.[6]
The Bruins were without forward and leading scorer Cam Neely due to a knee injury.[10] Their top scorer in the playoffs was center Adam Oates with 12 points (3 goals, 9 assists).
Schedule and results
No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
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1 | W | October 5, 1993 | 4–3 | @ New York Rangers (1993–94) | 1–0–0 |
2 | L | October 7, 1993 | 3–5 | Buffalo Sabres (1993–94) | 1–1–0 |
3 | W | October 9, 1993 | 7–3 | Quebec Nordiques (1993–94) | 2–1–0 |
4 | T | October 11, 1993 | 1–1 OT | Montreal Canadiens (1993–94) | 2–1–1 |
5 | T | October 15, 1993 | 1–1 OT | @ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1993–94) | 2–1–2 |
6 | T | October 16, 1993 | 1–1 OT | @ San Jose Sharks (1993–94) | 2–1–3 |
7 | L | October 19, 1993 | 4–5 | @ Vancouver Canucks (1993–94) | 2–2–3 |
8 | W | October 22, 1993 | 3–1 | @ Edmonton Oilers (1993–94) | 3–2–3 |
9 | T | October 23, 1993 | 3–3 OT | @ Calgary Flames (1993–94) | 3–2–4 |
10 | W | October 28, 1993 | 6–2 | Ottawa Senators (1993–94) | 4–2–4 |
11 | L | October 30, 1993 | 1–2 | St. Louis Blues (1993–94) | 4–3–4 |
12 | L | November 2, 1993 | 1–6 | @ Detroit Red Wings (1993–94) | 4–4–4 |
13 | W | November 4, 1993 | 6–3 | Calgary Flames (1993–94) | 5–4–4 |
14 | T | November 6, 1993 | 1–1 OT | Tampa Bay Lightning (1993–94) | 5–4–5 |
15 | W | November 7, 1993 | 4–3 | @ Buffalo Sabres (1993–94) | 6–4–5 |
16 | W | November 11, 1993 | 5–1 | Edmonton Oilers (1993–94) | 7–4–5 |
17 | W | November 13, 1993 | 5–2 | @ New York Islanders (1993–94) | 8–4–5 |
18 | W | November 17, 1993 | 4–2 | @ Hartford Whalers (1993–94) | 9–4–5 |
19 | W | November 18, 1993 | 3–1 | San Jose Sharks (1993–94) | 10–4–5 |
20 | T | November 20, 1993 | 5–5 OT | Philadelphia Flyers (1993–94) | 10–4–6 |
21 | L | November 24, 1993 | 3–7 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins (1993–94) | 10–5–6 |
22 | W | November 26, 1993 | 3–2 | Florida Panthers (1993–94) | 11–5–6 |
23 | L | November 27, 1993 | 2–4 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs (1993–94) | 11–6–6 |
24 | W | November 30, 1993 | 5–2 | @ Quebec Nordiques (1993–94) | 12–6–6 |
25 | W | December 2, 1993 | 7–3 | New York Islanders (1993–94) | 13–6–6 |
26 | L | December 4, 1993 | 1–8 | Montreal Canadiens (1993–94) | 13–7–6 |
27 | L | December 5, 1993 | 1–3 | @ Buffalo Sabres (1993–94) | 13–8–6 |
28 | L | December 9, 1993 | 2–3 OT | Vancouver Canucks (1993–94) | 13–9–6 |
29 | L | December 11, 1993 | 4–5 | Chicago Blackhawks (1993–94) | 13–10–6 |
30 | T | December 12, 1993 | 2–2 OT | Hartford Whalers (1993–94) | 13–10–7 |
31 | W | December 15, 1993 | 5–4 | @ New Jersey Devils (1993–94) | 14–10–7 |
32 | W | December 18, 1993 | 5–3 | @ Tampa Bay Lightning (1993–94) | 15–10–7 |
33 | W | December 19, 1993 | 2–1 OT | @ Florida Panthers (1993–94) | 16–10–7 |
34 | L | December 23, 1993 | 3–4 | Pittsburgh Penguins (1993–94) | 16–11–7 |
35 | W | December 27, 1993 | 5–3 | @ Ottawa Senators (1993–94) | 17–11–7 |
36 | L | December 31, 1993 | 3–4 | Philadelphia Flyers (1993–94) | 17–12–7 |
37 | W | January 2, 1994 | 8–2 | Washington Capitals (1993–94) | 18–12–7 |
38 | W | January 6, 1994 | 5–4 | Winnipeg Jets (1993–94) | 19–12–7 |
39 | T | January 8, 1994 | 2–2 OT | Florida Panthers (1993–94) | 19–12–8 |
40 | L | January 10, 1994 | 0–3 | Toronto Maple Leafs (1993–94) | 19–13–8 |
41 | L | January 11, 1994 | 4–5 OT | @ Pittsburgh Penguins (1993–94) | 19–14–8 |
42 | L | January 13, 1994 | 2–6 | @ Philadelphia Flyers (1993–94) | 19–15–8 |
43 | L | January 15, 1994 | 2–3 | Detroit Red Wings (1993–94) | 19–16–8 |
44 | W | January 17, 1994 | 5–3 | Hartford Whalers (1993–94) | 20–16–8 |
45 | T | January 19, 1994 | 3–3 OT | @ Montreal Canadiens (1993–94) | 20–16–9 |
46 | W | January 24, 1994 | 2–1 | @ Hartford Whalers (1993–94) | 21–16–9 |
47 | W | January 25, 1994 | 3–1 | @ Washington Capitals (1993–94) | 22–16–9 |
48 | W | January 28, 1994 | 3–0 | @ New York Islanders (1993–94) | 23–16–9 |
49 | W | January 29, 1994 | 2–1 | New York Islanders (1993–94) | 24–16–9 |
50 | W | January 31, 1994 | 4–3 | Quebec Nordiques (1993–94) | 25–16–9 |
51 | L | February 3, 1994 | 0–3 | New York Rangers (1993–94) | 25–17–9 |
52 | W | February 5, 1994 | 4–0 | Philadelphia Flyers (1993–94) | 26–17–9 |
53 | L | February 6, 1994 | 0–3 | @ Florida Panthers (1993–94) | 26–18–9 |
54 | W | February 8, 1994 | 6–1 | @ Quebec Nordiques (1993–94) | 27–18–9 |
55 | T | February 10, 1994 | 3–3 OT | Buffalo Sabres (1993–94) | 27–18–10 |
56 | W | February 12, 1994 | 5–3 | New Jersey Devils (1993–94) | 28–18–10 |
57 | W | February 14, 1994 | 3–2 OT | @ Los Angeles Kings (1993–94) | 29–18–10 |
58 | W | February 16, 1994 | 3–0 | @ Dallas Stars (1993–94) | 30–18–10 |
59 | L | February 18, 1994 | 1–3 | @ St. Louis Blues (1993–94) | 30–19–10 |
60 | T | February 20, 1994 | 2–2 OT | @ Tampa Bay Lightning (1993–94) | 30–19–11 |
61 | W | February 23, 1994 | 6–3 | @ New York Rangers (1993–94) | 31–19–11 |
62 | W | February 25, 1994 | 7–6 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1993–94) | 32–19–11 |
63 | W | February 27, 1994 | 4–0 | @ Chicago Blackhawks (1993–94) | 33–19–11 |
64 | W | March 3, 1994 | 6–4 | Los Angeles Kings (1993–94) | 34–19–11 |
65 | W | March 5, 1994 | 6–1 | Ottawa Senators (1993–94) | 35–19–11 |
66 | W | March 7, 1994 | 6–3 | Washington Capitals (1993–94) | 36–19–11 |
67 | L | March 8, 1994 | 3–7 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins (1993–94) | 36–20–11 |
68 | T | March 10, 1994 | 2–2 OT | New York Rangers (1993–94) | 36–20–12 |
69 | L | March 12, 1994 | 1–2 | @ New Jersey Devils (1993–94) | 36–21–12 |
70 | L | March 14, 1994 | 4–5 | @ Montreal Canadiens (1993–94) | 36–22–12 |
71 | L | March 17, 1994 | 2–4 | Pittsburgh Penguins (1993–94) | 36–23–12 |
72 | L | March 19, 1994 | 6–8 | New Jersey Devils (1993–94) | 36–24–12 |
73 | L | March 22, 1994 | 3–5 | @ Quebec Nordiques (1993–94) | 36–25–12 |
74 | W | March 24, 1994 | 5–3 | Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1993–94) | 37–25–12 |
75 | W | March 26, 1994 | 6–3 | Montreal Canadiens (1993–94) | 38–25–12 |
76 | W | March 27, 1994 | 6–4 | @ Washington Capitals (1993–94) | 39–25–12 |
77 | T | March 31, 1994 | 2–2 OT | Dallas Stars (1993–94) | 39–25–13 |
78 | L | April 1, 1994 | 0–5 | @ Buffalo Sabres (1993–94) | 39–26–13 |
79 | L | April 3, 1994 | 2–6 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins (1993–94) | 39–27–13 |
80 | W | April 7, 1994 | 5–4 | Ottawa Senators (1993–94) | 40–27–13 |
81 | L | April 9, 1994 | 0–3 | Tampa Bay Lightning (1993–94) | 40–28–13 |
82 | W | April 10, 1994 | 4–3 | @ Philadelphia Flyers (1993–94) | 41–28–13 |
83 | W | April 13, 1994 | 8–0 | @ Ottawa Senators (1993–94) | 42–28–13 |
84 | L | April 14, 1994 | 2–3 | Hartford Whalers (1993–94) | 42–29–13 |
Player statistics
Skaters
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Goaltending
Player | GP | GS | TOI | W | L | T | GA | GAA | SA | SV% | SO | G | A | PIM |
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Jon Casey | 57 | 56 | 3,191:47 | 30 | 15 | 9 | 153 | 2.88 | 1,289 | .881 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 14 |
Vincent Riendeau † | 18 | 14 | 975:59 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 50 | 3.07 | 415 | .880 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
John Blue | 18 | 14 | 944:07 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 47 | 2.99 | 407 | .885 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Total | 5,111:53 | 42 | 29 | 13 | 250 | 2.93 | 2,111 | .882 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 21 |
Player | GP | GS | TOI | W | L | GA | GAA | SA | SV% | SO | G | A | PIM |
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Jon Casey | 11 | 11 | 698:16 | 5 | 6 | 34 | 2.92 | 308 | .890 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Vincent Riendeau | 2 | 2 | 120:00 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4.00 | 42 | .810 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 818:16 | 6 | 7 | 42 | 3.08 | 350 | .880 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
† Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Bruins. Stats reflect time with the Bruins only.
‡ Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Bruins only.
- Pos = Position; GPI = Games played in; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes; +/- = Plus/minus; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals
- Min, TOI = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T,T/OT = Ties; OTL = Overtime losses; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts; SA = Shots against; SV = Shots saved; SV% = Save percentage;
Awards and honors
References
- Bruins on Hockey Database
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- ^ "1993-94 NHL Season Summary | Hockey-Reference.com". Archived from the original on September 29, 2013. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
- ^ "Boston Bruins at Washington Capitals Box Score — March 27, 1994".
- ^ Standings: NHL Public Relations Department (2008). Dave McCarthy; et al. (eds.). THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Official Guide & Record Book/2009. National Hockey League. p. 154. ISBN 978-1-894801-14-0.
- ^ "NHL Hockey Standings". NHL.com. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
- ^ a b "Hockey Reference 1993–94 Boston Bruins Roster and Statistics". Hockey Reference. Retrieved April 18, 2011.
- ^ "Jack Adams Award (NHL)". HockeyDB.com. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ GUREGIAN, KAREN (May 10, 1994). "THE NHL Sinden blasts B's Devils win; Harry rips his players". Boston Herald. p. 088. ProQuest 402359070.
- ^ "With season's end Jacques Lemaire retires as New Jersey Devils coach". New Jersey Newsroom. Archived from the original on April 14, 2011. Retrieved April 19, 2011.
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- ^ "James Norris Trophy (NHL)". HockeyDB.com. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
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