1998–99 St. Louis Blues
Division2nd Central
Conference5th Western
1998–99 record37–32–13
Home record18–17–6
Road record19–15–7
Goals for237
Goals against209
Team information
General managerLarry Pleau
CoachJoel Quenneville
CaptainChris Pronger
ArenaKiel Center
Average attendance18,276
Minor league affiliate(s)Worcester IceCats
Peoria Rivermen
Team leaders
GoalsPavol Demitra (37)
AssistsPavol Demitra (52)
PointsPavol Demitra (89)
Penalty minutesTony Twist (149)
Plus/minusAl MacInnis (+33)
WinsGrant Fuhr (16)
Goals against averageJamie McLennan (2.38)

The 1998–99 St. Louis Blues season was the team's 32nd season in the National Hockey League (NHL). Despite the loss of Brett Hull during the preceding off-season, the Blues made the Stanley Cup playoffs for the 20th-straight season after finishing in second place with a record of 37–32–13.

Off-season

Realignment came, as the NHL went from four to six divisions. Carolina, Florida, Tampa Bay and Washington were grouped in the Eastern Conference's new Southeast Division and Calgary, Colorado, Edmonton and Vancouver moved into the new Northwest Division in the Western Conference.

Regular season

The Blues made the playoffs for the 20th straight season by finishing in 2nd place with a record of 37–32–13. Al MacInnis won the Norris trophy as the best defenceman in the NHL, while Pavol Demitra scored 37 goals. In the playoffs, the Blues initially trailed the Phoenix Coyotes 3 games to 1. The Blues rallied and took the series in 7 games. However, in the second round, the Blues were knocked off again by the Dallas Stars led by Brett Hull in 6 games. Hull would go on to score the Stanley Cup clinching goal for the Stars.

The Blues tied the Washington Capitals for the fewest power-play opportunities during the regular season, with just 301. They also tied the Dallas Stars and San Jose Sharks for the fewest short-handed goals allowed, with 4.[1]

Season standings

Central Division
R CR GP W L T GF GA PIM Pts
13Detroit Red Wings8243327245202120293
25St. Louis Blues82373213237209130887
310Chicago Blackhawks82294112202248180770
412Nashville Predators8228477190261142063

[2]

Western Conference[3]
R Div GP W L T GF GA Pts
1p – Dallas StarsPAC82511912236168114
2y – Colorado AvalancheNW8244281023920598
3y – Detroit Red WingsCEN824332724520293
4Phoenix CoyotesPAC8239311220519790
5St. Louis BluesCEN8237321323720987
6Mighty Ducks of AnaheimPAC8235341321520683
7San Jose SharksPAC8231331819619180
8Edmonton OilersNW8233371223022678
9Calgary FlamesNW8230401221123472
10Chicago BlackhawksCEN8229411220224870
11Los Angeles KingsPAC823245518922269
12Nashville PredatorsCEN822847719026163
13Vancouver CanucksNW8223471219225858

Divisions: CEN – Central, PAC – Pacific, NW – Northwest

bold – Qualified for playoffs; p – Won Presidents' Trophy; y – Won division

Schedule and results

Regular season

1998–99 regular season[4]
October: 4–3–2 (home: 2–1–1; road: 2–2–1)
GameResultDateScoreOpponentRecordRecap
1TOctober 10, 19983–3 OT@ Boston Bruins (1998–99)0–0–1Recap
2WOctober 12, 19984–2@ New York Rangers (1998–99)1–0–1Recap
3LOctober 16, 19981–4@ Detroit Red Wings (1998–99)1–1–1Recap
4LOctober 17, 19980–1New York Islanders (1998–99)1–2–1Recap
5WOctober 22, 19985–3@ Ottawa Senators (1998–99)2–2–1Recap
6WOctober 24, 19984–3Calgary Flames (1998–99)3–2–1Recap
7LOctober 27, 19981–2@ Philadelphia Flyers (1998–99)3–3–1Recap
8WOctober 29, 19983–1Detroit Red Wings (1998–99)4–3–1Recap
9TOctober 31, 19982–2 OTMighty Ducks of Anaheim (1998–99)4–3–2Recap
November: 5–3–3 (home: 4–1–1; road: 1–2–2)
GameResultDateScoreOpponentRecordRecap
10WNovember 4, 19983–1@ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1998–99)5–3–2Recap
11TNovember 5, 19982–2 OT@ Los Angeles Kings (1998–99)5–3–3Recap
12TNovember 7, 19982–2 OT@ San Jose Sharks (1998–99)5–3–4Recap
13WNovember 10, 19985–2Chicago Blackhawks (1998–99)6–3–4Recap
14LNovember 11, 19982–6@ Detroit Red Wings (1998–99)6–4–4Recap
15WNovember 14, 19985–1Nashville Predators (1998–99)7–4–4Recap
16LNovember 19, 19982–3@ Nashville Predators (1998–99)7–5–4Recap
17TNovember 21, 19983–3 OTDallas Stars (1998–99)7–5–5Recap
18WNovember 24, 19984–0Nashville Predators (1998–99)8–5–5Recap
19LNovember 27, 19982–4San Jose Sharks (1998–99)8–6–5Recap
20WNovember 28, 19984–2Washington Capitals (1998–99)9–6–5Recap
December: 3–5–4 (home: 3–2–1; road: 0–3–3)
GameResultDateScoreOpponentRecordRecap
21LDecember 4, 19980–2@ Colorado Avalanche (1998–99)9–7–5Recap
22LDecember 5, 19981–3Colorado Avalanche (1998–99)9–8–5Recap
23TDecember 8, 19982–2 OTBuffalo Sabres (1998–99)9–8–6Recap
24LDecember 12, 19983–4Pittsburgh Penguins (1998–99)9–9–6Recap
25TDecember 14, 19980–0 OT@ Colorado Avalanche (1998–99)9–9–7Recap
26LDecember 15, 19983–7@ Dallas Stars (1998–99)9–10–7Recap
27WDecember 17, 19983–2Phoenix Coyotes (1998–99)10–10–7Recap
28WDecember 19, 19985–2Los Angeles Kings (1998–99)11–10–7Recap
29TDecember 22, 19983–3 OT@ New York Islanders (1998–99)11–10–8Recap
30LDecember 23, 19982–4@ New Jersey Devils (1998–99)11–11–8Recap
31WDecember 26, 19984–3Detroit Red Wings (1998–99)12–11–8Recap
32TDecember 28, 19984–4 OT@ Detroit Red Wings (1998–99)12–11–9Recap
January: 6–7–0 (home: 2–2–0; road: 4–5–0)
GameResultDateScoreOpponentRecordRecap
33WJanuary 1, 19996–5@ Nashville Predators (1998–99)13–11–9Recap
34LJanuary 2, 19990–1New York Rangers (1998–99)13–12–9Recap
35WJanuary 4, 19994–0Vancouver Canucks (1998–99)14–12–9Recap
36WJanuary 7, 19994–2Chicago Blackhawks (1998–99)15–12–9Recap
37LJanuary 9, 19991–2@ Pittsburgh Penguins (1998–99)15–13–9Recap
38LJanuary 11, 19991–3@ Montreal Canadiens (1998–99)15–14–9Recap
39WJanuary 13, 19994–2@ Buffalo Sabres (1998–99)16–14–9Recap
40LJanuary 16, 19990–2@ Colorado Avalanche (1998–99)16–15–9Recap
41LJanuary 19, 19992–4@ Phoenix Coyotes (1998–99)16–16–9Recap
42LJanuary 21, 19992–4Toronto Maple Leafs (1998–99)16–17–9Recap
43WJanuary 26, 19993–0@ San Jose Sharks (1998–99)17–17–9Recap
44WJanuary 28, 19994–2@ Vancouver Canucks (1998–99)18–17–9Recap
45LJanuary 30, 19993–4@ Calgary Flames (1998–99)18–18–9Recap
February: 7–6–1 (home: 2–6–1; road: 5–0–0)
GameResultDateScoreOpponentRecordRecap
46WFebruary 1, 19994–3 OT@ Edmonton Oilers (1998–99)19–18–9Recap
47LFebruary 4, 19990–2New Jersey Devils (1998–99)19–19–9Recap
48LFebruary 6, 19993–4Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1998–99)19–20–9Recap
49WFebruary 8, 19995–4@ Florida Panthers (1998–99)20–20–9Recap
50WFebruary 10, 19995–4@ Tampa Bay Lightning (1998–99)21–20–9Recap
51LFebruary 11, 19991–5San Jose Sharks (1998–99)21–21–9Recap
52LFebruary 13, 19992–3Edmonton Oilers (1998–99)21–22–9Recap
53WFebruary 15, 19998–1Vancouver Canucks (1998–99)22–22–9Recap
54TFebruary 18, 19990–0 OTFlorida Panthers (1998–99)22–22–10Recap
55LFebruary 20, 19993–4Nashville Predators (1998–99)22–23–10Recap
56WFebruary 22, 19995–1Los Angeles Kings (1998–99)23–23–10Recap
57LFebruary 24, 19991–3Chicago Blackhawks (1998–99)23–24–10Recap
58WFebruary 26, 19994–2@ Calgary Flames (1998–99)24–24–10Recap
59WFebruary 28, 19993–1@ Chicago Blackhawks (1998–99)25–24–10Recap
March: 6–7–1 (home: 3–4–1; road: 3–3–0)
GameResultDateScoreOpponentRecordRecap
60WMarch 2, 19995–1@ Nashville Predators (1998–99)26–24–10Recap
61LMarch 4, 19990–4Toronto Maple Leafs (1998–99)26–25–10Recap
62LMarch 7, 19993–4@ Dallas Stars (1998–99)26–26–10Recap
63LMarch 9, 19994–7Calgary Flames (1998–99)26–27–10Recap
64LMarch 11, 19990–3Montreal Canadiens (1998–99)26–28–10Recap
65WMarch 13, 19996–4Edmonton Oilers (1998–99)27–28–10Recap
66WMarch 14, 19995–2@ Chicago Blackhawks (1998–99)28–28–10Recap
67WMarch 16, 19995–2Philadelphia Flyers (1998–99)29–28–10Recap
68TMarch 18, 19992–2 OTPhoenix Coyotes (1998–99)29–28–11Recap
69LMarch 20, 19992–3Ottawa Senators (1998–99)29–29–11Recap
70WMarch 22, 19995–2Carolina Hurricanes (1998–99)30–29–11Recap
71WMarch 25, 19994–1@ Vancouver Canucks (1998–99)31–29–11Recap
72LMarch 26, 19991–2@ Edmonton Oilers (1998–99)31–30–11Recap
73LMarch 28, 19991–3@ Chicago Blackhawks (1998–99)31–31–11Recap
April: 6–1–2 (home: 2–1–1; road: 4–0–1)
GameResultDateScoreOpponentRecordRecap
74WApril 1, 19993–0Tampa Bay Lightning (1998–99)32–31–11Recap
75WApril 3, 19995–2Dallas Stars (1998–99)33–31–11Recap
76TApril 5, 19992–2 OT@ Toronto Maple Leafs (1998–99)33–31–12Recap
77WApril 7, 19994–2@ Washington Capitals (1998–99)34–31–12Recap
78TApril 9, 19991–1 OTDetroit Red Wings (1998–99)34–31–13Recap
79LApril 11, 19992–4Colorado Avalanche (1998–99)34–32–13Recap
80WApril 14, 19993–1@ Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (1998–99)35–32–13Recap
81WApril 15, 19996–4@ Phoenix Coyotes (1998–99)36–32–13Recap
82WApril 18, 19993–2@ Los Angeles Kings (1998–99)37–32–13Recap
Legend:

  Win (2 points)   Loss (0 points)   Tie (1 point)

Playoffs

1999 Stanley Cup playoffs[4]
Western Conference Quarterfinals vs. (4) Phoenix Coyotes: Blues win 4–3
GameResultDateScoreOpponentSeriesRecap
1WApril 22, 19993–1@ Phoenix CoyotesBlues lead 1–0Recap
2LApril 24, 19993–4 OT@ Phoenix CoyotesSeries tied 1–1Recap
3LApril 25, 19994–5Phoenix CoyotesCoyotes lead 2–1Recap
4LApril 27, 19991–2Phoenix CoyotesCoyotes lead 3–1Recap
5WApril 30, 19992–1 OT@ Phoenix CoyotesCoyotes lead 3–2Recap
6WMay 2, 19995–3Phoenix CoyotesSeries tied 3–3Recap
7WMay 4, 19991–0 OT@ Phoenix CoyotesBlues win 4–3Recap
Western Conference Semifinals vs. (1) Dallas Stars: Stars win 4–2
GameResultDateScoreOpponentSeriesRecap
1LMay 6, 19990–3@ Dallas StarsStars lead 1–0Recap
2LMay 8, 19994–5 OT@ Dallas StarsStars lead 2–0Recap
3WMay 10, 19993–2 OTDallas StarsStars lead 2–1Recap
4WMay 12, 19993–2 OTDallas StarsSeries tied 2–2Recap
5LMay 15, 19991–3@ Dallas StarsStars lead 3–2Recap
6LMay 17, 19991–2 OTDallas StarsStars win 4–2Recap
Legend:

  Win   Loss

Player statistics

Scoring

  • Position abbreviations: C = Center; D = Defense; G = Goaltender; LW = Left wing; RW = Right wing
  • = Joined team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, signing) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Blues only.
  • = Left team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, release) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Blues only.
Regular season Playoffs
No. Player Pos GP G A Pts +/- PIM GP G A Pts +/- PIM
38Pavol DemitraLW82375289131613549−54
77Pierre TurgeonC6731346543613491336
2Al MacInnisD822042623370134812−220
48Scott YoungRW75242852827134711210
44Chris ProngerD67133346311313145−228
33Scott PellerinLW802021411428101−24
22Craig ConroyC69142539143813213−36
32Mike EastwoodC82921306361311226
25Pascal RheaumeC60918271024510114
27Terry YakeC6091827−93413123−314
10Jim CampbellRW5542125−841
34Michel PicardLW451111225165000−32
56Lubos BarteckoLW3251116465000−32
26Michal HandzusC6641216−9301102208
7Ricard PerssonD541121349413033−117
14Geoff CourtnallLW24571222813246−410
39Kelly ChaseRW4537102143
15Marty ReasonerC22371028
21Jamal MayersRW34459−34011011−28
18Tony TwistLW6326801491000−10
6Jamie RiversD76257−3479112−22
5Todd GillD28235−616
23Blair AtcheynumRW12224221313426
36Bryan HelmerD29044319
37Jeff FinleyD30123122013123−48
4Marc BergevinD52112−1499
19Chris McAlpineD51112−10501300002
35Jim CareyG40000
42Rory FitzpatrickD1000−32
31Grant FuhrG3900012130112
55Jochen HechtLW3000−20520240
1Brent JohnsonG60000
29Jamie McLennanG33000010006
9Tyson NashLW2000−151000−32
30Rich ParentG100002
20Rudy PoeschekD16000033
28Brad ShawD1200004400020

Goaltending

  • = Joined team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, signing) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Blues only.
Regular season Playoffs
No. Player GP W L T SA GA GAA SV% SO TOI GP W L SA GA GAA SV% SO TOI
31Grant Fuhr3916118827892.44.892221931366305312.35.8981790
29Jamie McLennan3313144640702.38.89131763101700.001.000037
30Rich Parent10431193222.54.8861519
1Brent Johnson6320127102.10.9210286
35Jim Carey412076133.86.8290202

Awards and records

Awards

Type Award/honor Recipient Ref
League
(annual)
James Norris Memorial Trophy Al MacInnis [5]
NHL First All-Star Team Al MacInnis (Defense) [6]
League
(in-season)
NHL All-Star Game selection Pavol Demitra [7]
Al MacInnis[lower-alpha 1]
Chris Pronger

Milestones

Milestone Player Date Ref
25th shutout Grant Fuhr April 1, 1999 [9]
600th assist Pierre Turgeon April 14, 1999

Transactions

Draft picks

St. Louis's draft picks at the 1998 NHL Entry Draft held at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo, New York.[10]

Round # Player Nationality College/Junior/Club team (League)
124Christian Backman SwedenVästra Frölunda HC (Sweden)
241Maxym Linnik UkraineSt. Thomas Stars (GOJHL)
383Matt Walker CanadaPortland Winter Hawks (WHL)
6157Brad Voth CanadaMedicine Hat Tigers (WHL)
6170Andrei Troschinsky KazakhstanTorpedo Ust-Kamenogorsk (Kazakhstan)
7197Brad Twordik CanadaBrandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
8225Yevgeni Pastukh UkraineKhimik Voskresensk (Russia)
9255John Pohl United StatesUniversity of Minnesota (CCHA)

See also

Notes

  1. MacInnis was voted to the starting lineup.[8]

References

  • "St. Louis Blues 1998-99 roster and scoring statistics at hockeydb.com". www.hockeydb.com. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  • "1998-99 St. Louis Blues Roster, Stats, Injuries, Scores, Results, Shootouts". Hockey-Reference.com. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  • Dinger, Ralph, ed. (2011). The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book 2012. Toronto: Dan Diamond & Associates. ISBN 978-1-894801-22-5.
  1. "1998-99 NHL Summary".
  2. Dinger 2011, p. 155.
  3. "1998-1999 Conference Standings Standings - NHL.com - Standings". NHL.
  4. 1 2 "1998-99 St. Louis Blues Schedule". Hockey-Reference.com. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  5. "James Norris Memorial Trophy". records.nhl.com. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  6. "Postseason All-Star Teams". records.nhl.com. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  7. "NHL All-Star Game Historical Summaries - 1999". NHL.com. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  8. "NHL All-Star Game Starting Lineups by Year (since 1986)". NHL.com. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  9. "N.H.L. : LAST NIGHT; Boston Tightens Hold On Eighth Playoff Spot". The New York Times. April 2, 1999. Retrieved June 27, 2023. Grant Fuhr got his 25th career shutout as St. Louis defeated visiting Tampa
  10. "1998 NHL Entry Draft Picks at hockeydb.com". www.hockeydb.com. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
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