1992 Conference Semis vs New Jersey Devils

Lore & Background

Founded and established by Ottawa real estate developer Bruce Firestone, the team is the second NHL franchise to use the Ottawa Senators name. The original Ottawa Senators, founded in 1883, won the Stanley Cup 11 times, playing in the NHL from 1917 until 1934. On December 6, 1990, after a two-year public campaign by Firestone, the NHL awarded a new franchise, which began play in the 1992–93 season. The Senators have made 18 playoff appearances, won four division titles, and won the 2003 Presidents' Trophy. They made an appearance in the 2007 Stanley Cup Final but lost to the Anaheim Ducks in five games.

Reader's Guide

The Senators played their home games at the Ottawa Civic Centre from 1992 to 1996. The team's first playoff appearance was in 1997, not 1992. The 1992 Conference Semifinals did not occur; the Senators did not make the playoffs until 1997. The Devils' 1995 Stanley Cup victory occurred before the Senators' first playoff meeting with them in 1997.

Did You Know?

• The Senators' first playoff series win came in 1998 against the New Jersey Devils.
• The team's first overall draft pick in 1993, Alexandre Daigle, became one of the greatest draft busts in NHL history.
• Daniel Alfredsson won the Calder Memorial Trophy as NHL Rookie of the Year in 1996.