Division 4th Patrick 1991–92 record 38–31–11 Road record 14–19–7 | Conference 5th Wales Home record 24–12–4 Goals for 289 | |
The 1991–92 New Jersey Devils season was the team's tenth season in New Jersey. For the third consecutive season, the Devils qualified for the playoffs, this time losing in the division semi-finals (4-3) to the New York Rangers.
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Regular season
Goaltender Martin Brodeur made his debut with the Devils. Though he would only play four games during this season, he who would go on to become the franchise goaltender of the Devils.
The Devils scored the fewest power-play goals (59) and had the fewest power-play opportunities in the NHL (338).
Season standings
P - Clinched Presidents Trophy
Divisions: ADM – Adams, PAT – Patrick
p – Clinched Presidents' Trophy
bold – Qualified for playoffs
Schedule and results
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(P4) New Jersey Devils vs. (P1) New York Rangers
The series opened at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers won game 1 4-2, but the Devils tied up the series in game 2 with a 7-3 drubbing over New York. Games 3 and 4 were at the Meadowlands in New Jersey. In game 3, the Devils were victorious by a score of 3-1. But in game 4, the Rangers blanked the Devils 3-0. Game 5 shifted back to New York, where the Rangers took a commanding 3-2 series lead by defeating the Devils 8-5. Game 6 was at the Meadowlands and the Devils won 5-3 tying up the series at 3 games apiece. Game 7 shifted back to Madison Square Garden where the Rangers won 8-4 over New Jersey and won the series 4-3.
Regular season
Playoffs
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals
MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals against; GAA = Goals against average; SO = Shutouts; SA = Shots against; SV = Shots saved; SV% = Save percentage;
Draft picks
The Devils' draft picks at the 1991 NHL Entry Draft.