1989–90 Toronto Maple Leafs season

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1989–90 Toronto Maple Leafs
Division 3rd Norris
1989–90 record 38–38–4
Home record 24–14–2
Road record 14–24–2
Goals for 337
Goals against 358
Coach Doug Carpenter
Captain Rob Ramage
Alternate captains Wendel Clark
Brad Marsh
Arena Maple Leaf Gardens
Team leaders
Goals Gary Leeman (51)
Assists Vincent Damphousse (61)
Points Gary Leeman (95)
Penalties in minutes Brian Curran (301)
Wins Allan Bester (20)
Goals against average Mark Laforest (3.89)

The Maple Leafs had their first non-losing season since the 1978–79 NHL season. Gary Leeman became the second member of the Maple Leafs to score 50 goals in one season.

Contents:
Regular season – Playoffs – Player stats – Awards and records - Transactions
Roster - Draft picks – Farm teams – See also – References


[edit] Offseason

[edit] NHL Entry Draft

See also: 1989 NHL Entry Draft
Round Pick Player Nationality College/Junior/Club Team
1 3. Scott Thornton (C) Flag of Canada Canada Belleville Bulls (OHL)
1 12. Rob Pearson (R) Flag of Canada Canada Belleville Bulls (OHL)
1 21. Steve Bancroft (D) Flag of Canada Canada Belleville Bulls (OHL)

[edit] Regular season

On the Power Play, the Maple Leafs scored 81 goals on 348 advantages for a 23.3% success rate. This ranked 4th overall in the NHL. The Maple Leafs allowed 17 shorthanded goals on 348 advantages, which ranked 20th in the league. Against the Power Play, the Maple Leafs allowed 89 goals on 408 advantages which ranked 15th in the league. The Maple Leafs managed to score 16 Short Handed Goals, which was 3rd best in the league. Dave Reid was influential by scoring four shorthanded goals.

Ed Olczyk reached 30 goals for the third straight year. Olczyk tied a Maple Leafs scoring record by scoring at least 1 point in 18 consecutive games. It was the NHL's third longest scoring streak of the season. The streak was snapped on January 10th in a game against the New York Islanders. During the streak, Olczyk had 11 goals and 17 assists.

[edit] Season standings

Norris Division GP W L T Pts GF GA PIM
Chicago Blackhawks 80 41 33 6 88 316 294 2426
St. Louis Blues 80 37 34 9 83 295 279 1809
Toronto Maple Leafs 80 38 38 4 80 337 358 2419
Minnesota North Stars 80 36 40 4 76 284 291 2041
Detroit Red Wings 80 28 38 14 70 288 323 2140

[1]

[edit] Game Log

[edit] October

  • 10/5/1989, at Los Angeles Kings, Loss, 2 – 4
  • 10/7/1989 at St. Louis Blues Win 8 – 5
  • 10/11/1989 Buffalo Sabres Loss 1 – 7
  • 10/12/1989 at Chicago Blackhawks Loss 6 – 9
  • 10/14/1989 Winnipeg Jets Loss 1 – 5
  • 10/17/1989 at Pittsburgh Penguins Loss 5 – 7
  • 10/18/1989 Vancouver Canucks Win 4 – 3
  • 10/21/1989 Washington Capitals Win 8 – 4
  • 10/23/1989 New Jersey Devils Loss 4 – 5
  • 10/25/1989 at Pittsburgh Penguins Win 8 – 6
  • 10/27/1989 at Buffalo Sabres Loss 5 – 6
  • 10/28/1989 Detroit Red Wings Win 6 – 4
  • 10/31/1989 at Minnesota North Stars Win 6 – 4

[2]

    • Record for October:6–7–0
    • Overall Record:6–7–0

[edit] November

  • 11/3/1989 at Washington Capitals, Loss, 1 – 2
  • 11/4/1989 Philadelphia Flyers, Loss, 4 – 7
  • 11/6/1989 Minnesota North Stars, Win, 2 – 1
  • 11/9/1989 at Philadelphia Flyers, Win, 4 – 1
  • 11/11/1989 Detroit Red Wings, Win, 4 – 2
  • 11/12/1989 at Minnesota North Stars, Loss, 3 – 6
  • 11/15/1989 St. Louis Blues, Win, 5 – 2
  • 11/16/1989 at New York Islanders, Loss, 2 – 6
  • 11/18/1989 at Montreal Canadiens, Loss, 3 – 4
  • 11/22/1989 at Minnesota North Stars, Loss, 3 – 6
  • 11/23/1989 at Boston Bruins, Loss, 0 – 6
  • 11/25/1989 New York Rangers, Win, 7 – 4
  • 11/29/1989 at Vancouver Canucks, Win, 3 – 2

[3]

    • Record for November:6–7–0
    • Overall Record:12–14–0

[edit] December

  • 12/2/1989 at Calgary Flames, Loss, 4 – 7
  • 12/3/1989 at Edmonton Oilers, Loss, 3 – 5
  • 12/6/1989 at Chicago Blackhawks, Loss, 4 – 6
  • 12/7/1989 at St. Louis Blues, Win, 5 – 2
  • 12/9/1989 Montreal Canadiens, Win, 7 – 4
  • 12/11/1989 St. Louis Blues, Win, 3 – 1
  • 12/13/1989 at Detroit Red Wings, Win, 4 – 2
  • 12/16/1989 Minnesota North Stars, Loss, 3 – 4
  • 12/18/1989 St. Louis Blues, Win, 6 – 3
  • 12/20/1989 at Detroit Red Wings, Loss, 2 – 4
  • 12/22/1989 at Chicago Blackhawks, Win 5 – 3
  • 12/23/1989 Chicago Blackhawks, Loss, 5 – 7
  • 12/26/1989 at Boston Bruins, Loss, 4 – 6
  • 12/27/1989 Detroit Red Wings, Tie, 7 – 7
  • 12/30/1989 Boston Bruins, Win, 7 – 6

[4]

    • Record for December:6–7–1
    • Overall Record:18–21–1

[edit] January

  • 1/3/1990 Quebec Nordiques, Win, 5 – 4
  • 1/6/1990 Los Angeles Kings, Win, 7 – 4
  • 1/8/1990 Washington Capitals, Win, 8 – 6
  • 1/10/1990 New York Islanders, Loss 1 – 3
  • 1/13/1990 Calgary Flames, Win, 6 – 5
  • 1/15/1990 Chicago Blackhawks, Win, 7 – 6
  • 1/18/1990 at St. Louis Blues, Win, 4 – 1
  • 1/24/1990 Minnesota North Stars, Win, 7 – 3
  • 1/26/1990 at New Jersey Devils, Win, 5 – 1
  • 1/27/1990 Montreal Canadiens, Loss 3 – 5
  • 1/31/1990 at Winnipeg Jets, Tie 5 – 5

[5]

    • Record for January:8–2–1
    • Overall Record:26–23–2

[edit] February

  • 2/2/1990 at Detroit Red Wings, Loss 2 – 5
  • 2/3/1990 Pittsburgh Penguins, Win, 8 – 4
  • 2/6/1990 at St. Louis Blues, Loss 4 – 6
  • 2/7/1990 St. Louis Blues, Win, 7 – 1
  • 2/10/1990 at Hartford Whalers, Loss 2 – 6
  • 2/12/1990 Los Angeles Kings, Win, 5 – 3
  • 2/14/1990 Hartford Whalers, Tie 6 – 6
  • 2/15/1990 at Philadelphia Flyers, Loss 0 – 3
  • 2/17/1990 New Jersey Devils, Win, 5 – 4
  • 2/22/1990 at Calgary Flames, Loss 2 – 12
  • 2/23/1990 at Edmonton Oilers, Win, 6 – 5
  • 2/26/1990 at Vancouver Canucks, Loss 2 – 5
  • 2/28/1990 Quebec Nordiques, Win, 5 – 4

[6]

    • Record for February:6–6–1
    • Overall Record:32–29–3

[edit] March

  • 3/2/1990 at Detroit Red Wings, Loss, 2 – 3
  • 3/3/1990 Detroit Red Wings, Loss, 2 – 5
  • 3/8/1990 at Hartford Whalers, Win, 7 – 6
  • 3/10/1990 Edmonton Oilers, Win, 3 – 2
  • 3/12/1990 Minnesota North Stars, Loss, 1 – 4
  • 3/14/1990 New York Rangers, Loss, 2 – 8
  • 3/16/1990 at Buffalo Sabres, Win, 4 – 3
  • 3/17/1990 Winnipeg Jets, Loss, 4 – 5
  • 3/19/1990 Chicago Blackhawks, Loss, 2 – 3
  • 3/21/1990 at New York Rangers, Tie, 5 – 5
  • 3/24/1990 at Quebec Nordiques, Win, 4 – 3
  • 3/26/1990 at Minnesota North Stars, Loss, 4 – 5
  • 3/28/1990 New York Islanders, Loss, 3 – 6
  • 3/29/1990 at Chicago Blackhawks, Loss, 2 – 4
  • 3/31/1990 Chicago Blackhawks, Win, 6 – 4

[7]

    • Record for March:5–9–1
    • Overall Record:37–38–4

[edit] Player stats

[edit] Forwards

Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points

Player GP G AST PTS PIM
Ed Olczyk 79 32 56 88 78
Dave Hannan 39 6 9 15 55

[edit] Defencemen

Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points

Player GP G AST PTS PIM
Luke Richardson 67 4 14 18 122

[edit] Goaltending

Note: GP= Games played; W= Wins; L= Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals Against

Player GP W L T SO GAA

[edit] Roster

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[edit] Playoffs

St. Louis vs. Toronto
Date Away Home
April 4 Toronto 2 4 St. Louis
April 6 Toronto 2 4 St. Louis
April 8 St. Louis 6 5 Toronto OT
April 10 St. Louis 2 4 Toronto
April 12 Toronto 3 4 St. Louis
St. Louis wins series 4–1

[edit] Awards and records

  • Fewest Ties in One Season, 4 ties [9]
  • Most Goals Scored in One Season, 337 goals [10]
  • Most Penalty Minutes in One Season, 2,419 penalty minutes [11]
  • Gary Leeman, Molson Cup (Most game star selections for Toronto Maple Leafs)
  • Al Iafrate, Defense, NHL All-Star Game

     Player is still active or individual record

Regular Season
Player Milestone Reached
Ed Olczyk 400th NHL Game October 28, 1990

[edit] References

  1. ^ NHL Official Guide and Record Book 2006, Senior Managing Editor: Ralph Dinger, Published in Canada by Dan Diamond & Associates, Toronto, ON, ISBN in Canada 0-920445-98-5, p. 165
  2. ^ Toronto Maple Leafs 1989-90 Game Log and Scores
  3. ^ Toronto Maple Leafs 1989-90 Game Log and Scores
  4. ^ Toronto Maple Leafs 1989-90 Game Log and Scores
  5. ^ Toronto Maple Leafs 1989-90 Game Log and Scores
  6. ^ Toronto Maple Leafs 1989-90 Game Log and Scores
  7. ^ Toronto Maple Leafs 1989-90 Game Log and Scores
  8. ^ 1989-90 Toronto Maple Leafs [NHL] player statistics at hockeydb.com
  9. ^ NHL Official Guide and Record Book 2006, Senior Managing Editor: Ralph Dinger, Published in Canada by Dan Diamond & Associates, Toronto, ON, ISBN in Canada 0-920445-98-5, p. 131
  10. ^ NHL Official Guide and Record Book 2006, Senior Managing Editor: Ralph Dinger, Published in Canada by Dan Diamond & Associates, Toronto, ON, ISBN in Canada 0-920445-98-5, p. 131
  11. ^ NHL Official Guide and Record Book 2006, Senior Managing Editor: Ralph Dinger, Published in Canada by Dan Diamond & Associates, Toronto, ON, ISBN in Canada 0-920445-98-5, p. 131
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