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The 1983–84 NHL season was the 67th season of the National Hockey League. In an organised Sports league, a season is the portion of one Year in which regulated Games of the sport are in session The National Hockey League ( NHL) is a professional Ice hockey league composed of 30 teams in North America Twenty-one teams each played 80 games. The Edmonton Oilers de-throned the four-time defending Stanley Cup champion New York Islanders four games to one in the Cup finals. The Edmonton Oilers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The Stanley Cup (La Coupe Stanley is an Ice hockey club championship Trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL playoffs champion The New York Islanders are a professional Ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York.

Not since World War II travel restrictions caused the NHL to drop regular season overtime games in 1942–43 had the NHL used overtime to decide regular season games. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including Overtime, in Ice hockey, is a method of determining the winner and loser of ice hockey matches should a game be tied after regulation The 1942–43 NHL season was the 26th season of the National Hockey League NHL Starting this season, the NHL introduced a five minute extra period of overtime following the third period in the event of a tied game. A team losing in overtime would get NO points. This rule remained in effect until the 1999–2000 season, where a team losing in overtime was awarded 1 point. The 1999–2000 NHL season was the 83rd Regular season of the National Hockey League. If the game remained tied after the five minute extra period, it remained a tie, until the NHL shootout arrived in the 2005–06 season. The 2005–06 NHL season was the 88th season of the National Hockey League. Overtime in the Stanley Cup playoffs remained unchanged.

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Regular season

The Edmonton Oilers ran away with the best record in the league, and for the third straight year set a new record for most goals in a season, 446. The Oilers' new captain Wayne Gretzky was once again breaking records and re-writing the record book with his name. Wayne Douglas Gretzky, OC (born January 26 1961 is a retired Canadian professional Ice hockey player This season saw Gretzky score at least one point in the first 51 games of the season, a mark that is often compared to Joe DiMaggio's 56 game hitting streak in baseball. Joseph Paul DiMaggio, born Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio Jr ( November 25, 1914 &ndash March 8, 1999) nicknamed Joltin' Joe In Baseball, a hitting streak refers to the consecutive number of official games in which a player gets at least one base hit. During those 51 games, Gretzky had 61 goals and 92 assists for 153 points, which is exactly three points a game. He also won his fifth straight Hart Trophy and his fourth straight Art Ross Trophy. The Hart Memorial Trophy, originally known as the Hart Trophy, the "oldest and most prestigious individual award in hockey" is awarded annually to the The Art Ross Trophy is awarded to the National Hockey League player who leads the league in scoring points at the end of the regular season

Edmonton Oilers defenceman Paul Coffey became the third defenceman to score 100 points in a season. The Edmonton Oilers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Paul Douglas Coffey (born June 1 1961 in York, Ontario) is a retired professional Ice hockey defenceman in the National Hockey League

The Calgary Flames played their inaugural season at the Olympic Saddledome (later the Canadian Airlines Saddledome, now the Pengrowth Saddledome). The Pengrowth Saddledome is the main indoor Arena facility in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and is situated on the east end of the Calgary

Prior to the season, the St. Louis Blues were purchased by Harry Ornest, keeping the team from moving to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and remaining in the Missouri city, where it remains to this date. Saskatoon is a city located in central Saskatchewan, Canada, on the South Saskatchewan River, with a

Final standings

Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in minutes

Prince of Wales Conference

Adams DivisionGPWLTPtsGFGAPIM
Boston Bruins80492561043362611606
Buffalo Sabres80482571033152571190
Quebec Nordiques80422810943602781600
Montreal Canadiens8035405752862951371
Hartford Whalers80284210662883201184
Patrick DivisionGPWLTPtsGFGAPIM
New York Islanders80502641043572691157
Washington Capitals80482751013082261252
Philadelphia Flyers80442610983502901488
New York Rangers8042299933143041471
New Jersey Devils8017567412313501352
Pittsburgh Penguins8016586382543901695

Clarence Campbell Conference

Norris DivisionGPWLTPtsGFGAPIM
Minnesota North Stars80393110883453441696
St. Louis Blues8032417712933161614
Detroit Red Wings8031427692983231546
Chicago Black Hawks8030428682773111358
Toronto Maple Leafs8026459613033871682
Smythe DivisionGPWLTPtsGFGAPIM
Edmonton Oilers80571851194463141577
Calgary Flames80343214823113141390
Vancouver Canucks8032399733063281474
Winnipeg Jets80313811733403741579
Los Angeles Kings80234413593093761265

Scoring leaders

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

PlayerTeamGPGAPtsPIM
Wayne GretzkyEdmonton Oilers748711820539
Paul CoffeyEdmonton Oilers804086126104
Michel GouletQuebec Nordiques75566512176
Peter StastnyQuebec Nordiques80467311973
Mike BossyNew York Islanders7651671188
Barry PedersonBoston Bruins80397711664
Jari KurriEdmonton Oilers64526111314
Bryan TrottierNew York Islanders68407111159
Bernie FederkoSt. The Boston Bruins are a professional Ice hockey team based in Boston Massachusetts. The Buffalo Sabres are a professional Ice hockey team based in Buffalo New York. The Quebec Nordiques (Nordiques de Québec pronounced in Quebec French, in Canadian English; translated into English as "Northerners" were The Montreal Canadiens (Les Canadiens de Montréal are a professional Ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Hartford Whalers were an American professional Ice hockey team based in Hartford Connecticut. The New York Islanders are a professional Ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. For the BAA team see Washington Capitols. For the ABA team see Washington Caps. The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The New York Rangers are a professional Ice hockey team based in New York, New York, United States. The New Jersey Devils are a professional Ice hockey team based in Newark New Jersey. The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional Ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Minnesota North Stars were a professional Ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL for 26 seasons from 1967 to 1993. The St Louis Blues are a professional Ice hockey team based in St The Detroit Red Wings are a professional Ice hockey team based in Detroit Michigan, and current Stanley Cup champions "Leafs" and "Maple Leafs" redirect here For the former American Hockey League team see St The Edmonton Oilers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The Calgary Flames are a Professional Ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Vancouver Canucks are a Professional Ice hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The Winnipeg Jets were a professional Hockey team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles California. Wayne Douglas Gretzky, OC (born January 26 1961 is a retired Canadian professional Ice hockey player Paul Douglas Coffey (born June 1 1961 in York, Ontario) is a retired professional Ice hockey defenceman in the National Hockey League This page is about Michel Goulet hockey player. For Michel Goulet sculptor please see Michel Goulet (sculptor. Peter Šťastný (born September 18, 1956 in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia, now Slovakia) is a Slovak professional Michael Dean "Mike" Bossy (born in Montreal, Quebec, on January 22[[ 957]] is a former Canadian Ice hockey player who played Barry Pederson (born March 13 1961 in Big River, Saskatchewan) is a retired Professional Ice hockey center who played 12 seasons Jari Pekka Kurri (born May 18 1960 in Helsinki, Finland is a retired Finnish professional Ice hockey right winger Bryan John Trottier (born July 17, 1956 in Val Marie, Saskatchewan, Canada) is a retired Canadian professional Ice hockey Bernard Allan Federko (born May 12 1956 in Foam Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada is a retired Professional Louis Blues79416610743
Rick MiddletonBoston Bruins80475810514

Leading goaltenders

Stanley Cup playoffs

Playoff bracket

 Division SemifinalsDivision FinalsConference FinalsStanley Cup Finals
                   
A1 Boston Bruins0 
A4 Montreal Canadiens3 
 A4 Montreal Canadiens4 
 
 A3 Quebec Nordiques2 
A2 Buffalo Sabres 
A3 Quebec Nordiques3 
 A4 Montreal Canadiens2 
 P1 New York Islanders4 
P1 New York Islanders3 
P4 New York Rangers2 
 P1 New York Islanders4
 
 P2 Washington Capitals1 
P2 Washington Capitals3
P3 Philadelphia Flyers0 
 P1 New York Islanders1
 S1 Edmonton Oilers4
N1 Minnesota North Stars3 
N4 Chicago Black Hawks2 
 N1 Minnesota North Stars4
 
 N2 St. Louis Blues3 
N2 St. Louis Blues3
N3 Detroit Red Wings1 
 N1 Minnesota North Stars0
 S1 Edmonton Oilers4 
S1 Edmonton Oilers3 
S4 Winnipeg Jets0 
 S1 Edmonton Oilers4
 
 S2 Calgary Flames3 
S2 Calgary Flames3
S3 Vancouver Canucks1 

Finals

Edmonton Oilers vs. For the football player of the same name see Rick Middleton (football player. The Stanley Cup (La Coupe Stanley is an Ice hockey club championship Trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL playoffs champion The Boston Bruins are a professional Ice hockey team based in Boston Massachusetts. The Montreal Canadiens (Les Canadiens de Montréal are a professional Ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens (Les Canadiens de Montréal are a professional Ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Quebec Nordiques (Nordiques de Québec pronounced in Quebec French, in Canadian English; translated into English as "Northerners" were The Buffalo Sabres are a professional Ice hockey team based in Buffalo New York. The Quebec Nordiques (Nordiques de Québec pronounced in Quebec French, in Canadian English; translated into English as "Northerners" were The Montreal Canadiens (Les Canadiens de Montréal are a professional Ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The New York Islanders are a professional Ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. The New York Islanders are a professional Ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. The New York Rangers are a professional Ice hockey team based in New York, New York, United States. The New York Islanders are a professional Ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. For the BAA team see Washington Capitols. For the ABA team see Washington Caps. For the BAA team see Washington Capitols. For the ABA team see Washington Caps. The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The New York Islanders are a professional Ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. The Edmonton Oilers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The Minnesota North Stars were a professional Ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL for 26 seasons from 1967 to 1993. The Minnesota North Stars were a professional Ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL for 26 seasons from 1967 to 1993. The St Louis Blues are a professional Ice hockey team based in St The St Louis Blues are a professional Ice hockey team based in St The Detroit Red Wings are a professional Ice hockey team based in Detroit Michigan, and current Stanley Cup champions The Minnesota North Stars were a professional Ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL for 26 seasons from 1967 to 1993. The Edmonton Oilers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The Edmonton Oilers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The Winnipeg Jets were a professional Hockey team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Edmonton Oilers are a professional Ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The Calgary Flames are a Professional Ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Calgary Flames are a Professional Ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Vancouver Canucks are a Professional Ice hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The Stanley Cup (La Coupe Stanley is an Ice hockey club championship Trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL playoffs champion New York Islanders
AwayScoreHomeScoreNotes
Edmonton 1New York0
Edmonton1New York6
New York2Edmonton7
New York2Edmonton7
New York2Edmonton5

Edmonton wins series 4–1 and Stanley Cup

Mark Messier (Edmonton) wins Conn Smythe Trophy

NHL awards

Prince of Wales Trophy:New York Islanders
Clarence S. Campbell Bowl:Edmonton Oilers
Art Ross Memorial Trophy:Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton Oilers
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy:Brad Park, Detroit Red Wings
Calder Memorial Trophy:Tom Barrasso, Buffalo Sabres
Conn Smythe Trophy:Mark Messier, Edmonton Oilers
Frank J. Selke Trophy:Doug Jarvis, Washington Capitals
Hart Memorial Trophy:Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton Oilers
Jack Adams Award:Bryan Murray, Washington Capitals
James Norris Memorial Trophy:Rod Langway, Washington Capitals
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy:Mike Bossy, New York Islanders
Lester B. Pearson Award:Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton Oilers
NHL Plus/Minus Award:Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton Oilers,
William M. Jennings Trophy:Al Jensen/Pat Riggin, Washington Capitals
Vezina Trophy:Tom Barrasso, Buffalo Sabres
Lester Patrick Trophy:John A. Ziegler, Jr., Arthur Howie Ross

All-Star teams

First Team  Position  Second Team
Tom Barrasso, Buffalo SabresGPat Riggin, Washington Capitals
Rod Langway, Washington CapitalsDPaul Coffey, Edmonton Oilers
Ray Bourque, Boston BruinsDDenis Potvin, New York Islanders
Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton OilersCBryan Trottier, New York Islanders
Mike Bossy, New York IslandersRWJari Kurri, Edmonton Oilers
Michel Goulet, Quebec NordiquesLWMark Messier, Edmonton Oilers

Debuts

The following is a list of players of note who played their first NHL game in 1983–84 (listed with their first team, asterisk(*) marks debut in playoffs):

Last games

The following is a list of players of note that played their last game in the NHL in 1983–84 (listed with their last team):

1984 Trading Deadline

See also

References

This is a list of Stanley Cup champions, including finalists and challengers The 1983 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Montreal Forum in Montreal Quebec on 8 June 1983. The National Hockey League All-Star Game (Match des Étoiles de la Ligue Nationale de Hockey is an exhibition Ice hockey game that traditionally marks the midway The NHL All-Rookie Team is chosen by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association from the best rookies in the National Hockey League at each position for the season just concluded At the 1984 Winter Olympics held in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia, one Ice Hockey event was held men's Ice Hockey Artistic Gymnastics World Artistic Gymnastics Championships: Men's all-around champion Dmitry Bilozerchev, USSR Athletics For an extensive coverage see 1984 in athletics (track and field Auto Racing
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