On July 3, defenseman Derian Hatcher signed a five-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings.
[1] Mike Modano was named his replacement as team captain later the same day.
They also tied the Columbus Blue Jackets for most times shut out, with 11.
[3][4] Note: CR = Conference rank; GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; OTL = Overtime loss; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; Pts = Points Bolded teams qualified for the playoffs.
Back in Denver for game 5, Colorado would go on to win 5-1 and clinch the series 4-1.