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2006-07 NHL season is the 89th regular season of the National Hockey League (NHL). Originally, the NHL would have celebrated its 90th anniversary this season; however, the cancellation of the 2004-05 NHL season pushed the 90th season back until the 2007-08 NHL season.

*The NHL All-Star Game will return after a two-year absence when the Dallas Stars host the event at American Airlines Center on Wednesday, January 24, 2007. The Stars will be hosting the NHL All-Star Game for the first time since 1972, when the franchise was known as the Minnesota North Stars, and for the first time since 1989, it will be played on a weeknight.

*The season started on Wednesday, October 4, 2006 and will run through April 8 2007, with the Stanley Cup Playoffs to begin on Wednesday April 11, 2007 and end no later than June 11, 2007 with Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Scheduling for the 1,230-game regular-season was announced on July 12, 2006. http://www.nhl.com/news/2006/07/277188.html Champion Hurricanes raise banner to open 2006-07 NHL season

*On January 26, 2006, the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim announced that it would shorten its name to Anaheim Ducks prior to this season. The team also unveiled a new logo and uniform in June of 2006. http://www.anaheimducks.com/press/release/article.php?dir=200601&id=1202 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim to Change Name to Anaheim Ducks in 2006-2007

*The Buffalo Sabres also have a new logo and new uniforms this season. Many fans on the internet have criticized the new logo calling it "the buffaslug, or simply "the slug".

*On June 19, 2006, NBC announced that it will air four more regular-season games and three more playoff games in addition to its originally scheduled airings for this season. This was due to stronger than expected ratings for the 2006 Stanley Cup Finals, ending with a 3.5 rating on Game 7. Source: Bill Clement during Intermission of Game 7.

*On June 27, 2006, the NHL announced that the salary cap would be increased from $39 million up to $44 million dollars per team. http://146.145.120.3/default.asp?c=hockeynews&page=nhl/news/adn4027287.htm NHL cap increases to $44 million

*All officials will be required to wear a helmet, per the new collective bargaining agreement between the NHL and the NHL Officials' Association.

*A U.S. version of the NHL Network, a joint venture between the league and Comcast, may launch during the season.

*On October 5, 2006, Brendan Shanahan became the 15th player with 600 NHL goals.

*On October 25, 2006, Joe Sakic had an assist to become the 11th player to reach the 1,500-point milestone.

*Evgeni Malkin became first player in 89 years to score a goal in each of his first six games in NHL.

*On November 9, 2006, the Anaheim Ducks set an NHL open era record by remaining undefeated in regulation for the first 16 games of the season, eclipsing the previous mark set by the 1984 Edmonton Oilers.

*On November 13, 2006, Teppo Numminen played his 1252nd regular season game, surpassing Jari Kurri's record of most games played by European-trained player.

*On November 19, 2006, Jaromir Jagr scored his 600th goal in a 4-1 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning. On November 21, Jagr scored two goals in a 4-0 victory over the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes to tie, and pass Jari Kurri's record for most goals by a European-born player.

Regular season

Current standings

After games played on December 3, 2006

Eastern Conference

{| class="wikitable"
! width="40%" | Atlantic Division
! width="5%" | GP
! width="5%" | W
! width="5%" | L
! width="5%" | OTL
! width="7.5%" | GF
! width="7.5%" | GA
! width="7.5%" | PTS
|- align=center
|align=left| New York Islanders || 26 || 14 || 9 || 3 || 79 || 71 || 31
|- align=center
|align=left| New Jersey Devils || 25 || 14 || 9 || 2 || 62 || 66 || 30
|- align=center
|align=left| New York Rangers || 27 || 13 || 10 || 4 || 88 || 87 || 30
|- align=center
|align=left| Pittsburgh Penguins || 25 || 11 || 10 || 4 || 78 || 80 || 26
|- align=center
|align=left| Philadelphia Flyers || 27 || 8 || 15 || 4 || 68 || 102 || 20
|}

{| class="wikitable"
! width="40%" | Northeast Division
! width="5%" | GP
! width="5%" | W
! width="5%" | L
! width="5%" | OTL
! width="7.5%" | GF
! width="7.5%" | GA
! width="7.5%" | PTS
|- align=center
|align=left| Buffalo Sabres || 26 || 20 || 4 || 2 || 113 || 81 || 42
|- align=center
|align=left| Montreal Canadiens || 25 || 15 || 7 || 3 || 75 || 68 || 33
|- align=center
|align=left| Toronto Maple Leafs || 28 || 13 || 10 || 5 || 91 || 92 || 31
|- align=center
|align=left| Ottawa Senators || 27 || 14 || 12 || 1 || 96 || 73 || 29
|- align=center
|align=left| Boston Bruins || 24 || 12 || 10 || 2 || 68 || 83 || 26
|}

{| class="wikitable"
! width="40%" | Southeast Division
! width="5%" | GP
! width="5%" | W
! width="5%" | L
! width="5%" | OTL
! width="7.5%" | GF
! width="7.5%" | GA
! width="7.5%" | PTS
|- align=center
|align=left| Atlanta Thrashers || 28 || 17 || 7 || 4 || 96 || 79 || 38
|- align=center
|align=left| Carolina Hurricanes || 28 || 15 || 10 || 3 || 93 || 88 || 33
|- align=center
|align=left| Washington Capitals || 26 || 11 || 9 || 6 || 79 || 89 || 28
|- align=center
|align=left| Tampa Bay Lightning || 27 || 13 || 12 || 2 || 85 || 87 || 28
|- align=center
|align=left| Florida Panthers || 27 || 8 || 15 || 5 || 69 || 96 || 21
|}

Western Conference

{| class="wikitable"
! width="40%" | Central Division
! width="5%" | GP
! width="5%" | W
! width="5%" | L
! width="5%" | OTL
! width="7.5%" | GF
! width="7.5%" | GA
! width="7.5%" | PTS
|- align=center
|align=left| Nashville Predators || 25 || 17 || 5 || 3 || 89 || 69 || 37
|- align=center
|align=left| Detroit Red Wings || 25 || 14 || 7 || 4 || 65 || 58 || 32
|- align=center
|align=left| Chicago Blackhawks || 24 || 10 || 12 || 2 || 60 || 73 || 22
|- align=center
|align=left| St. Louis Blues || 25 || 7 || 15 || 3 || 60 || 86 || 17
|- align=center
|align=left| Columbus Blue Jackets || 25 || 7 || 16 || 2 || 55 || 74 || 16
|}

{| class="wikitable"
! width="40%" | Northwest Division
! width="5%" | GP
! width="5%" | W
! width="5%" | L
! width="5%" | OTL
! width="7.5%" | GF
! width="7.5%" | GA
! width="7.5%" | PTS
|- align=center
|align=left| Edmonton Oilers || 25 || 13 || 10 || 2 || 71 || 70 || 28
|- align=center
|align=left| Minnesota Wild || 26 || 13 || 11 || 2 || 74 || 70 || 28
|- align=center
|align=left| Vancouver Canucks || 27 || 13 || 13 || 1 || 59 || 69 || 27
|- align=center
|align=left| Calgary Flames || 24 || 12 || 10 || 2 || 66 || 57 || 26
|- align=center
|align=left| Colorado Avalanche || 26 || 12 || 12 || 2 || 81 || 75 || 26
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable"
! width="40%" | Pacific Division
! width="5%" | GP
! width="5%" | W
! width="5%" | L
! width="5%" | OTL
! width="7.5%" | GF
! width="7.5%" | GA
! width="7.5%" | PTS
|- align=center
|align=left| Anaheim Ducks || 29 || 20 || 3 || 6 || 102 || 72 || 46
|- align=center
|align=left| San Jose Sharks || 27 || 20 || 7 || 0 || 85 || 58 || 40
|- align=center
|align=left| Dallas Stars || 26 || 17 || 9 || 0 || 74 || 58 || 34
|- align=center
|align=left| Los Angeles Kings || 29 || 10 || 15 || 4 || 81 || 99 || 24
|- align=center
|align=left| Phoenix Coyotes || 24 || 9 || 15 || 0 || 63 || 92 || 18
|-
|}

Scoring leaders

As of November 28, 2006

Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes
{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable"
|-
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="20%" | Player
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="30%" | Team
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="5%" | GP
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="5%" | G
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="5%" | A
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="5%" | Pts
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="5%" | +/-
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="5%" | PIM
|-
| Jaromir Jagr || New York Rangers || 25 || 12 || 25 || 37 || +14 || 36
|-
| Marian Hossa || Atlanta Thrashers || 26 || 17 || 18 || 35 || +4 || 33
|-
| Rod Brind'Amour || Carolina Hurricanes || 26 || 10 || 23 || 33 || +5 || 12
|-
| Sidney Crosby || Pittsburgh Penguins || 20 || 10 || 22 || 32 || +11 || 24
|-
| Michael Nylander || New York Rangers || 25 || 9 || 23 || 32 || +12 || 14
|-
| Ilya Kovalchuk || Atlanta Thrashers || 26 || 16 || 15 || 31 || +4 || 14
|-
| Teemu Selanne || Anaheim Ducks || 26 || 11 || 20 || 31 || +8 || 16
|-
| Thomas Vanek || Buffalo Sabres || 24 || 16 || 14 || 30 || +16 || 8
|-
| Martin St. Louis || Tampa Bay Lightning || 25 || 15 || 15 || 30 || +6 || 6
|-
| Dany Heatley || Ottawa Senators || 25 || 14 || 16 || 30 || +4 || 6
|}

Leading goaltenders

As of November 28, 2006.

Note: GP = Games Played; TOI = Time On Ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime/Shootout Losses; GA = Goals Against; SO = Shutouts; Sv% = Save Percentage; GAA = Goals Against Average
{| border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" class="wikitable"
|-
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="27.5%" | Player
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="27.5%" | Team
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="5%" | GP
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="5%" | TOI
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="5%" | W
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="5%" | L
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="5%" | OT
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="5%" | GA
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="5%" | SO
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="5%" | Sv%
! bgcolor="#DDDDFF" width="5%" | GAA
|-
|Cristobal Huet||Montreal Canadiens||15||837:50||9||2||2||27||2||.940||1.93
|-
|Vesa Toskala||San Jose Sharks||14||820:11||12||2||0||27||2||.930||1.98
|-
|Dominik Hasek||Detroit Red Wings||17||1,029:22||10||4||3||34||3||.903||1.98
|-
|Miikka Kiprusoff||Calgary Flames||21||1,253:07||11||9||1||45||3||.928||2.15
|-
|Jean-Sebastien Giguere||Anaheim Ducks||21||1,199:56||14||1||5||44||3||.921||2.20
|-
|}

Regular season

Current standings

Scoring leaders

Leading goaltenders

See also

References

External links