2008–09 New Jersey Devils season

New Jersey Devils

Industry	Professional ice hockey
Founded	1974
Headquarters	Newark , United States
Products	Ice hockey team

Pre-season

Date	Result	Opponent	Venue
September 22	1–4	Philadelphia Flyers	Wachovia Center
September 24	3–2	New York Rangers	Prudential Center
September 27	4–2	New York Rangers	Madison Square Garden
September 29	2–3	Washington Capitals	Prudential Center
October 1	3–0	New York Islanders	Nassau Coliseum
October 3	3–2 (OT)	New York Islanders	Prudential Center
October 4	4–3	Philadelphia Flyers	Prudential Center

Regular season

Throughout the regular season, the Devils recorded the lowest number of power-play chances in the NHL, accumulating only 307 opportunities.

• On March 17, 2009, during a victory against the Chicago Blackhawks, goaltender Martin Brodeur set a new benchmark for career wins, surpassing Patrick Roy's previous record. Furthermore, Patrik Eliáš became the franchise's top scorer by reaching his 702nd point in regular-season play, overtaking John MacLean.

Schedule and results

|- align="center" bgcolor=#CCFFCC | 1 || October 10 || New York Islanders || 2–1 || Brodeur || Prudential Center – 16,834 || 1–0–0 |- align="center" bgcolor=#CCFFCC | 2 || October 11 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–1 (OT) || Brodeur || Mellon Arena – 17,132 || 2–0–0 |- align="center" bgcolor=#FFBBBB | 3 || October 13 || New York Rangers || 1–4 || Brodeur || Madison Square Garden – 18,200 || 2–1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor=#CCFFCC | 4 || October 16 || Atlanta Thrashers || 1–0 || Brodeur || Philips Arena – 11,293 || 3–1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor=#CCFFCC | 5 || October 18 || Washington Capitals || 4–3 (SO) || Brodeur || Verizon Center – 17,904 || 4–1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor=#CCFFCC | 6 || October 22 || Dallas Stars || 5–0 || Brodeur || Prudential Center – 12,101 || 5–1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor=#FFBBBB | 7 || October 24|| Philadelphia Flyers||3–6||Brodeur||Prudential Center –15,529||5–2–0 |- align="center" bgcolor=lightgrey |8||October 25||Philadelphia Flyers||2–3 (OT)||Brodeur||Wachovia Center –19,611||5–2–1 |- align="center" bgcolor=lightgrey |9||October 29||Toronto Maple Leafs||6–5 (SO)||Brodeur||Prudential Center –14,119||5–2–2 |-

|- align="center" bgcolor=#CCFFCC |10||November 1||Atlanta Thrashers||6–1||Brodeur||Prudential Center –14,958||6–2–2 |- align="center" bgcolor=#FFBBBB |11||November 3||Buffalo Sabres||0–2||Weekes||Prudential Center –10,567||6–3–2 |- align="center" bgcolor=#CCFFCC |12||November 5||Tampa Bay Lightning||4–3 (SO)||Weekes||Prudential Center –11,619||7–3–2 |- align="center" bgcolor=#FFBBBB |13||November 8||Detroit Red Wings||1–3||Weekes||Joe Louis Arena –20,066||7–4–2 |- align="center" bgcolor=#FFBBBB |14||November 9||Edmonton Oilers||1–2||Clemmensen||Prudential Center –14,193||7–5–2 |- align="center" bgcolor=#FFBBBB |15||November12||New York Rangers||2–5||Weekes||Prudential Center –17,625||7–6–2 |- align="center" bgcolor=#FFBBBB |16||November14||Washington Capitals||1–3||Clemmensen||Verizon Center –18,277||7–7–2 |- align="center" bgcolor=#CCFFCC |17||November15||Washington Capitals||6–5||Clemmensen||Prudential Center –17,051||8–7–2 |- align="center" bgcolor=#CCFFCC |18||November20||Florida Panthers|||3-1|||Clemmensen|||Prudential Center -14,291|||9-7-2 |- align="center" bgcolor=#CCFFCC |19|||November21|||New York Islanders|||5-2|||Weekes|||Prudential Center -17,138|||10-7-2 |- align="center" bgcolor=#CCFFCC |20|||November23|||Tampa Bay Lightning|||7-3|||Clemmensen|||St. Pete Times Forum -14,222|||11-7-2 |- align="center" bgcolor=#CCFFCC |21|||November26|||Florida Panthers|||3-2 (SO)||Clemmensen|||BankAtlantic Center -14,932|||12-7-2 |- align="center" bgcolor=#FFBBBB |22|||November29|||Pittsburgh Penguins|||1-4|||Clemmensen|||Mellon Arena -17,132|||12-8-2 |}

|-align=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC |23 |December4 |Philadelphia Flyers |3-2 (OT) |Clemmensen |Wachovia Center -19,577 |13-8-2 |-align=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC |24 |December6 |Montreal Canadiens |2-1 (OT) |Clemmensen |Bell Centre -21,273 |14-8-2 |-align=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC |25 |December10 |Pittsburgh Penguins |4-1 |Clemmensen |Prudential Center -16,808 |15-8-2 |-align=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC |26 |December12 |New York Rangers |8-5 |Clemmensen |Prudential Center -17,625 |16-8-2 |-align=center bgcolor=#FFBBBB |27 |December13 |Buffalo Sabres |2-4 |Weekes |Prudential Center -15,713 |16-9-2 |-align=center bgcolor=lightgrey |28 |December16 |Toronto Maple Leafs |2-3 (SO) |Clemmensen |Air Canada Centre -19,315 |16-9-3 |-align=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC |29 |December17 |Buffalo Sabres |5-3 |Clemmensen |HSBC Arena -18,690 |17-9-3 |-align=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC |30 |December19 |Ottawa Senators |5-1 |Clemmensen |Prudential Center -16,400 |18-9-3 |-align=center bgcolor=#CCFFCC |31 |December21 |Philadelphia Flyers |3-2 |Clemmensen |Prudential Center -14,426 | |-align=center bgcolor=#FFBBBB |}

Playoffs

The New Jersey Devils wrapped up the 2008–09 regular season by capturing the Atlantic Division title and earning the third seed in the Eastern Conference, extending their streak to 12 straight playoff appearances.

2009 Stanley Cup playoffs

Eastern Conference Quarter-finals: vs. (6) Carolina Hurricanes # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Series Recap 1 April 15 Carolina Hurricanes 1 – 4 New Jersey Devils Brodeur 17,625 Devils lead 1-0 Recap [1] 2 April 17 Carolina Hurricanes 2 – 1 New Jersey Devils OT Brodeur 17,625 Series tied 1-1 Recap [2] 3 April 19 New Jersey Devils 3 – 2 Carolina Hurricanes OT Brodeur 17,971 Devils lead 2-1 Recap [3] 4 April 21 New Jersey Devils 3 – 4 Carolina Hurricanes Brodeur 17,465 Series tied 2-2 Recap [4] 5 April 23 Carolina Hurricanes 0 – 1 New Jersey Devils Brodeur 17,625 Devils lead 3-2 Recap [5] 6 April 26 New Jersey Devils 0 – 4 Carolina Hurricanes Brodeur 18,680 Series tied 3-3 Recap [6] 7 April 28 Carolina Hurricanes 4 – 3 New Jersey Devils Brodeur 17,625 Devils lose series 4-3 Recap [7]

Win Loss Win Playoff Series Eliminated from playoffs

Media

Broadcasting duties on television were maintained by MSG Plus, with play-by-play commentary provided by Mike Emrick alongside analyst Chico Resch. Radio coverage continued on WFAN, featuring announcers Matt Loughlin and Sherry Ross.

Skaters

Regular season

Player GP G A Pts +/− PIM Template:Sortname 82 45 49 94 +30 24 Template:Sortname 77 31 47 78 +18 32 Template:Sortname 81 29 40 69 +25 56 Template:Sortname 82 20 42 62 +33 29 Template:Sortname 81 20 40 60 +12 32 Template:Sortname 82 15 25 40 +6 69 Template:Sortname 73 5 28 33 +21 36 Template:Sortname 82 17 15 32 -1 164 Template:Sortname 64 15 17 32 +2 30 Template:Sortname 82 7 22 29 +21 30 Template:Sortname 76 7 16 23 -7 26 Template:Sortname 71 1 17 18 +18 46 Template:Sortname 76 3 13 16 -1 78 Template:Sortname 80 1 14 15 +24 35 Template:Sortname 34 6 8 14 −2 29 }} Playoffs Player GP G A Pts +/− PIM Template:Sortname 7 3 3 6 +2 2 Template:Sortname 7 2 3 5 0 4 Template:Sortname 7 0 4 4 0 4 Template:Sortname 7 1 3 4 0 6 Template:Sortname 7 1 2 3 −1 2 Goaltenders Note: GP = Games Played; Min = Minutes; W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime Losses; GA = Goals Against; GAA = Goals Against Average; SA = Shots Against; SV = Saves; Sv% = Save Percentage; SO = Shutouts Regular Season Player GP Min W L OT GA GAA SA SV Sv% SO Template:Sortname 40 2356 25 13 1 94 2.39 1138 1044 .917 2 Template:Sortname 31 1814 19 9 3 73 2.41 870 797 .916 5 Template:Sortname 16 795 7 5 0 32 2.42 399 367 .920 0 Playoffs Player GP Min W L GA GAA SA SV Sv% SO Template:Sortname 7 427 3 4 17 2.39 239 222 .929 1 †Indicates player was with another team prior to joining Devils. Statistics represent performance exclusively with Devils. ‡Player traded during the season. Stats reflect only time spent with Devils. Awards Honors Received During Regular Season Player Award Date Received Zach Parise NHL Second All-Star Team – Left Wing Conclusion of regular season Martin Brodeur NHL Third Star of the Week October 12, 2008 Patrik Eliáš NHL Third Star of the Week December 21, 2008 Jamie Langenbrunner NHL First Star of the Month January 2009 Jamie Langenbrunner NHL First Star of the Week February 1, 2009 Zach Parise NHL First Star of the Week February 15, 2009 Martin Brodeur NHL First Star of the Week March 1, 2009 Martin Brodeur NHL First Star of the Week March 15, 2009 Nominations Regular Season Player Award Position Zach Parise Lady Byng Memorial Trophy Finalist Records Player Record (Quantity) Date Achieved Martin Brodeur Longest streak of consecutive season openers with one team (14) October 10, 2008 Martin Brodeur Highest number of career wins by a goaltender (552) March 17, 2009 Milestones Regular Season Player Milestone Achieved Date Anssi Salmela NHL Debut October 10, 2008 Petr Vrana First NHL Game, Goal, and Point October 18, 2008 Pierre-Luc Letourneau-Leblond NHL Debut, First Assist and Point October 22, 2008 Dainius Zubrus 400th NHL Point October 24, 2008 Brian Gionta 400th NHL Appearance October 25, 2008 Matt Halischuk NHL Debut October 29, 2008 Nicklas Bergfors First NHL Goal and Point November 1, 2008 David Clarkson 100th NHL Appearance November 5, 2008 Patrick Davis NHL Debut November 9, 2008 Anssi Salmela First NHL Assist and Point November 12, 2008 Zach Parise 100th NHL Assist December 19, 2008 Zach Parise 200th NHL Point December 27, 2008 Trades June 20, 2008 To New Jersey Devils 1st-round draft choice (23rd overall), and a second-round selection (54th overall) in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft To Washington Capitals 1st-round draft pick (21st overall) in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft June 20, 2008 To New Jersey Devils 1st-round selection (24th overall) in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, plus a third-round pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft To Minnesota Wild 1st-round pick (23rd overall) in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft February 3, 2009 To New Jersey Devils David McIntyre To Anaheim Ducks Sheldon Brookbank March 2, 2009 To New Jersey Devils Niclas Hävelid, Myles Stoesz To Atlanta Thrashers Anssi Salmela Free agents Player Previous Team Contract Details Brian Rolston Minnesota Wild Four years, $20 million total Bobby Holík Atlanta Thrashers One year, $2.5 million Scott Clemmensen Toronto Maple Leafs One year contract Brendan Shanahan New York Rangers One year deal worth $800,000 Player Destination Team Sergei Brylin SKA Saint Petersburg Arron Asham Philadelphia Flyers Vitaly Vishnevskiy Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Karel Rachunek HC Dynamo Moscow#Dynamo Moscow Draft picks The New Jersey Devils' choices during the 2008 NHL entry draft held in Ottawa, Ontario were as follows: Round Selection Player Position Country Team 1 24 Mattias Tedenby Left wing Sweden HV71 Jr. (J20 SuperElit) 2 52 Brandon Burlon Defence Canada St. Michael's Buzzers (OPJHL) 2 54 Patrice Cormier Center Canada Rimouski Océanic (QMJHL) 3 82 Adam Henrique Center Canada Windsor Spitfires (OHL) 4 112 Matt Delahey Defence Canada Regina Pats (WHL) 5 142 Kory Nagy Center Canada Oshawa Generals (OHL) 6 172 David Wohlberg Center United States U.S. National Team Development Program (NAHL) 7 202 Harry Young Defence Canada Windsor Spitfires (OHL) 7 205 Jean-Sebastien Berube Left wing Canada Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (QMJHL) Farm teams For the 2008–09 campaign, the New Jersey Devils maintained their minor league partnerships with the Lowell Devils of the American Hockey League and the Trenton Devils competing in the ECHL.