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Game 6 Notes Devils hit the road hard
Posted: Sunday June 11, 2000 02:31 AM
Courtesy of NHL The New Jersey Devils became the sixth team in NHL history to win three road games in the Stanley Cup finals, joining the 1921 Ottawa Senators (vs. the Vancouver Millionaires of the PCHA), the 1928 Rangers (vs. the Montreal Maroons), the 1945 Maple Leafs (vs. Detroit), the 1966 Canadiens (vs. Detroit) and the 1990 Oilers (vs. Boston). The Devils, who are 5-0 all-time in Stanley Cup finals road games, also tied their 1995 mark of 10 road victories in the postseason.
Claude ties TrottsAppearing in his 221st career postseason game, Claude Lemieux tied Bryan Trottier for fifth place on the all-time list. Trottier, of course, is now an assistant coach in Colorado, where Lemieux began this season before a November trade to New Jersey. Dallas’ Guy Carbonneau played in his 231st playoff game, pulling five behind all-time leader Mark Messier. Devils coach Larry Robinson (227) is third, followed by Glenn Anderson (225).
OT is for the visitorsWith their 2-1 double-overtime victory in Game 6, the Devils extended a statistical anomaly in the NHL, which has seen the road team go 9-2 in finals overtime games since 1990. Here is the list:
2000 New Jersey 2 at Dallas 1 (Game 6, Jason Arnott)
Overtime triviaThis is the second finals series to feature consecutive multiple-overtime games. In the 1931 Stanley Cup finals between Montreal and Chicago, Games 2 and 3 went to double and triple overtime, respectively.
The 100-points and out clubThe Devils became the second club in history to eliminate three 100-point teams en route to a championship. After eliminated Florida in the first round, the Devils went on to oust Toronto (100 points), Philadelphia (105) and Dallas (102). The New York Islanders did it in 1980, eliminating Boston (105), Buffalo (110) and Philadelphia (116) in the final three rounds.
Here’s to you, Mr. RobinsonNot only did Larry Robinson become the 14th individual to win the Stanley Cup as a player and a coach, he also became just the third coach to win the Cup after being hired during the season. Robinson made his debut as the Devils head coach on March 24, replacing Robbie Ftorek. Dick Irvin won the Cup with Toronto in 1932 after replacing Art Duncan; Al MacNeil won the Cup with Montreal in 1971 after replacing Claude Ruel.
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