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1994–95 New Jersey Devils season
The 1994–95 New Jersey Devils season was the 21st season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on June 11, 1974, and 13th season since the franchise relocated from Colorado prior to the 1982–83 NHL season. Although they played an abbreviated 48-game season, shortened by the 1994–95 NHL lockout, the Devils won their first Stanley Cup championship in franchise history. The Devils entered the 1995 Stanley Cup playoffs as the second seed in the Atlantic Division. The Devils eventually swept the heavily favored Detroit Red Wings in the Stanley Cup Finals.
Off-season
Preseason
After a 5–2–2 preseason record, the Devils, along with the rest of NHL players, were locked-out from October 1, 1994, to January 11, 1995.
Regular season
During the regular season, the Devils scored the fewest power-play goals (22) and had the fewest power-play opportunities in the NHL, with just 164. They were also the least penalized team, being shorthanded only 149 times.
Standings
Schedule and results
Pre-season
Regular season
Playoffs
Player statistics
Scoring
Goaltending
Awards and records
Awards
Milestones
Transactions
The Devils have been involved in the following transactions during the 1994–95 season.
Trades
Free agents
Draft picks
Below are the New Jersey Devils' selections at the 1994 NHL Entry Draft, which was held on June 28 and 29, 1994.
Media
Television coverage of the season was carried on SportsChannel New York and SportsChannel New York Plus, with Mike Emrick and Spencer Ross handling play-by-play duties and Peter McNab providing color commentary. On the radio, the games were broadcast on WABC–AM 770, with Mike Miller describing the play and Sherry Ross providing color commentary.
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