games. Defensively, Boris Mironov would lead blueline with 40 points, but was dealt to Chicago at the trade deadline. Roman Hamrlik chipped in with 32 points, while Janne Niinimaa would earn 28. Sean Brown would have a team high 188 penalty minutes in only 51 games. In goal, Bob Essensa and Mikhail Shtalenkov would split time for a majority of the season, each earning 12 victories. Shtalenkov would then be traded to the Phoenix Coyotes, and the Oilers would acquire Tommy Salo to become the new starter, and in 13 games, Salo would go 8–2–2 with a 2.31 goals against average (GAA). The Oilers lead the NHL in power-play opportunities, with 438. The Oilers opened the playoffs against the Presidents' Trophy-winning Dallas Stars, who had finished the year with 114 points, 36 higher than the Oilers. Edmonton found themselves down in the series 2–0 after dropping two close games in Dallas. The Stars quickly eliminated the Oilers, winning the next two games in Edmonton by 3–2 scores to sweep the series. The Stars continued on to win the Stanley Cup. Season standings Schedule and results Playoffs Season stats Scoring leaders Goaltending Playoff stats Scoring leaders Goaltending Awards and records Awards Milestones Transactions Trades Free agents Draft picks Edmonton's draft picks at the 1998 NHL Entry Draft References Notes SHRP Sports The Internet Hockey Database National Hockey League Guide & Record Book 2007 Edmonton Oilers seasons, 1998-99 Edmon Edmonton Oilers seasons