Stories & Stats of the 2004 Challenge for Gold

[ May 15, 2004 ]


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MEDAL GAMES REVIEW

Toronto @ New Jersey [ Bronze Medal Game ]


   These two teams met twice during the regular season with the teams splitting. New Jersey won the first game 9-3 while the Leafs beat the Devils 6-5 in the rematch.
   The Bronze Medal game started off on the right foot for the Leafs as they stormed out to an early 4-0 lead. Darcy Tucker opened the scoring on a short-handed effort. Brian Leetch made it 2-0, then Alexander Mogilny's two goals gave the Leafs a 4-0 lead. However, New Jersey wasn't ready to wave the towel yet. New Jersey's scoring leader Patrik Elias finally put New Jersey on the scoreboard. Then, two short-handed goals (one by Jeff Friesen, the other by Jay Pandolfo) to the dismay of Toronto G.M. Mike Hurlbert made it a one-goal game at 4-3. But Trevor Kidd, replacing the injured Ed Belfour, closed the door and Toronto won 4-3.

Three Stars:
1) Alexander Mogilny (Tor)
2) Patrik Elias (NJ)
3) Bryan McCabe (Tor)

FINAL SCORE: Toronto 4 @ New Jersey 3



Tampa Bay @ Detroit [ Gold Medal Game ]


   In regular season play, Detroit Red Wings swept the Tampa Bay Lightning in two straight, outscoring the Bolts 25-5. Needless to say, the Lightning had their work cut out for them.
   Like the earlier game, one team scored the first four goals of the game. Robert Lang, Brett Hull (on the power-play), Niklas Lidstrom, and Mathieu Schneider gave Detroit a 4-0 lead before Tampa Bay replied with Dave Andreychuk's goal. Unlike the earlier game, that was all the Lightning could muster as Detroit added seven more goals en route to an 11-1 drubbing. Lidstrom scored twice more to earn his hat trick, while Steve Yzerman scored twice with singles going to Jason Woolley, Brendan Shanahan, and Ray Whitney.
   Detroit finished the tournament undefeated.

Three Stars:
1) Niklas Lidstrom (Det)
2) Steve Yzerman (Det)
3) Robert Lang (Det)

FINAL SCORE: Tampa Bay 1 @ Detroit 11


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Gold Medal Winner --- Detroit Red Wings
Silver Medal Winner --- Tampa Bay Lightning
Bronze Medal Winner --- Toronto Maple Leafs
Stainless Steel Winner --- New Jersey Devils

GOAL LEADERS

1. Chris Chelios (Det) ---------- 9
1. Alexander Mogilny (Tor)
3. ^Jeff Friesen (NJ) ------------ 8
3. *Robert Lang (Det)
3. *Henrik Zetterberg (Det)
6. *Patrik Elias (NJ) ------------ 7
6. Brendan Shanahan (Det)
8. *Vincent Lecavalier (TB) ---- 5
8. Niklas Lidstrom (Det)
8. Mathieu Schneider (Det)
8. ~Craig Wolanin (Tor)

* CRP (Created Regular Player)

ASSIST LEADERS

1. Dominik Hasek (Det) ------------ 11
2. Steve Yzerman (Det) ------------- 9
3. Scott Stevens (NJ) --------------- 8
4. Martin Brodeur (NJ) ------------- 7
4. Derian Hatcher (Det)
6. Ed Belfour (Tor) ----------------- 4
6. *Patrik Elias (NJ)
6. *Robert Lang (Det)
6. Jamie Langenbrunner (NJ)
6. Niklas Lidstrom (Det)
6. *Brian Rafalski (NJ)
6. Brendan Shanahan (Det)

^ RCRP (Re-Created Regular Player)

POINT LEADERS

1. Steve Yzerman (Det) ---------- 13
2. Chris Chelios (Det) ------------ 12
2. *Robert Lang (Det)
4. *Henrik Zetterberg (Det) ------- 11
4. *Patrik Elias (NJ)
4. Brendan Shanahan (Det)
4. Derian Hatcher (Det)
4. Dominik Hasek (Det)
9. Alexander Mogilny (Tor) ------- 10
10.^Jeff Friesen (NJ) -------------- 9
10. Niklas Lidstrom (Det)
10. Scott Stevens (NJ)

~ Supplement Player

DEFENSEMEN LEADERS [Points]

1. Chris Chelios (Det) --------- 12
2. Derian Hatcher (Det) ------- 11
3. Niklas Lidstrom (Det) ------- 9
3. Scott Stevens (NJ)
5. Mathieu Schneider (Det) ----- 5
5. ~Craig Wolanin (Tor)
5. ~Shawn Chambers (NJ)
5. Jassen Cullimore (TB)
5. *Brian Rafalski (NJ)

GAA LEADERS (min. 2 GP)

1. Dominik Hasek (Det) ------- 5.04
2. *John Grahame (TB) ------- 5.58
3. Martin Brodeur (NJ) -------- 6.22
4. Ed Belfour (Tor) ------------ 6.75

OTHER GOALIES

1. Corey Schwab (NJ) ------- 2.70 [ .37 GP]
2. Curtis Joseph (Det) -------- 4.76 [ .84 GP]
3. Trevor Kidd (Tor) --------- 5.26 [ .57 GP]
4. Nikolai Khabibulin (TB) -- 13.75 [ .80 GP]

PIM LEADERS

1. *Robert Lang (Det) ---------- 31
2. *Gary Roberts (Tor) --------- 25
3. *Martin St.Louis (TB) -------- 21
4. *Brian Gionta (NJ) ----------- 20
5. *Patrik Elias (NJ) ------------ 17
6. *Vincent Lecavalier (TB) ----- 14
7. ^Jeff Friesen (NJ) ------------ 13
8. ^Joe Nieuwendyk (Tor) ------ 12
9. *Pavel Kubina (TB) ---------- 11

POWER-PLAY GOAL LEADERS

1. Brendan Shanahan (Det) ----------- 2
2. -------- 12 players tied at 1 -------- 1

PPG LEADERS (TEAMS)

1. Detroit ---------------------- 6
2. Toronto --------------------- 4
3. New Jersey ----------------- 2
3. Tampa Bay

SHORT-HANDED GOAL LEADERS

1.~Shawn Chambers (NJ) ------------ 2
1.*Robert Lang (Det)
1.*Vincent Lecavalier (TB)
1. Jay Pandolfo (NJ)
1. Mathieu Schneider (Det)
1.^Darcy Tucker (Tor)

SHG LEADERS (TEAMS)

1. Detroit -------------------------- 8
2. New Jersey --------------------- 6
3. Toronto ------------------------- 4
4. Tampa Bay ---------------------- 3

FIGHT STANDINGS

Players Team Won Lost Percentage
* Gary RobertsToronto301.000
^ Jeff Friesen New Jersey101.000
^ Darcy TuckerToronto101.000
* Henrik ZetterbergDetroit101.000
* Robert LangDetroit410.800
^ Joe NieuwendykToronto110.500
* Martin St.LouisTampa Bay120.333
* Pavel KubinaTampa Bay010.000
* Brian GiontaNew Jersey020.000
* Vincent LecavalierTampa Bay020.000
* Patrik EliasNew Jersey030.000
MOST FIGHTS WON

1. *Robert Lang (Det) ------------ 4
2. *Gary Roberts (Tor) ----------- 3

MOST FIGHTS WON (TEAMS)

1. Detroit ------------------------------- 5
1. Toronto

MOST FIGHTS LOST

1. *Patrik Elias (NJ) ------------ 3
2. *Brian Gionta (NJ) ----------- 2
2. *Vincent Lecavalier (TB)
2. *Martin St.Louis (TB)

MOST FIGHTS LOST (TEAMS)

1. New Jersey -------------------------- 5
1. Tampa Bay

FIGHT STANDINGS (TEAMS)

Teams Won Lost Percentage
Detroit Red Wings510.833
Toronto Maple Leafs510.833
New Jersey Devils150.167
Tampa Bay Lightning150.167


FINAL STANDINGS
Detroit          5-0-1
Tampa Bay   3-3-0
New Jersey   2-4-0
Toronto         1-4-1

G.M. & COACHES

Detroit Red Wings
Robin Harbron (GM)
Pat Quinn (coach)

Tampa Bay Lightning
Jon Tornblom (GM)
JT (coach)

New Jersey Devils
Victor Wong (GM)
Ellie Shaw (coach)

Toronto Maple Leafs
Mike Hurlbert (GM)
Richard Pepper (Assistant GM)
Wade Belak (coach)





FIRST ALL-STAR TEAM
G --- Dominik Hasek (Det)
LD -- Derian Hatcher (Det)
RD -- Chris Chelios (Det)
LW - *Henrik Zetterberg (Det)
C --- Steve Yzerman (Det)
RW - Kevin Miller (Det)

SECOND ALL-STAR TEAM
G -- *John Grahame (TB)
LD - Niklas Lidstrom (Det)
RD - Mathieu Schneider (Det)
LW - Brendan Shanahan (Det)
C --- *Robert Lang (Det)
RW - Brett Hull (Det)

TOURNAMENT MVP
Brendan Shanahan (Det)

MIKE SHAW AWARD
(Most Points)
Steve Yzerman (Det)

GOLDEN GLADIATOR AWARD
Niklas Lidstrom (Det)

BRONZE WARRIOR AWARD
Alexander Mogilny (Tor)

ALL-TIME RECORDS :

Most Goals: Pat Quinn 17
Fastest Goal: Pat Quinn at (:04)
Most Shots: JT 48
Best Shooting % : Pat Quinn 44.5%
Best PP % : JT at 100%
Most PP shots : Pat Quinn &
Wade Belak at 5
Most SH goals : Pat Quinn &
Wade Belak at 4
Most Breakaways : JT 10
Best One-Timer %: Wade Belak 50%
Most Face-offs Won : Pat Quinn 34
Most Bodychecks: Wade Belak 79
Best Passing % : Ellie Shaw 81.6%
















Last Update: May 20, 2004
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