The Whalers remained in last place, 11 points behind the Montreal Canadiens for the final playoff berth. March/April Hartford opened March with a tie and a victory over the Boston Bruins in a home-and-home series to try to stay alive in the playoff race. The club then lost their next four games, including a must-win game against the Montreal Canadiens, to fall 14 points out of the final playoff spot by the middle of the month. With their playoff hopes gone, the Whalers finished the season on a positive note, going 5-5-1 in their final 11 games. The Whalers finished March/April with a 6-9-2 record, bringing their final overall record to 28-42-10, earning 66 points, and finishing in last place in the Adams Division. Hartford finished nine points behind the Montreal Canadiens for the final playoff position. Final standings Schedule and results Playoffs Hartford failed to qualify for the post-season for the fourth consecutive season. The Whalers finished the season with a 28-42-10 record, earning 66 points, which was their highest point total since the 1979-80 season. The club finished nine points behind the fourth place Montreal Canadiens for the final playoff position in the Adams Division. Player statistics Awards and records Transactions The Whalers were involved in the following transactions during the 1983–84 season. Trades Waivers Free agents Draft picks Hartford's draft picks at the 1983 NHL Entry Draft held at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec. Farm teams See also 1983–84 NHL season References External links Hartford Whalers seasons Hartford Hartford Hartford Hartford