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{{Short description|Canadian ice hockey player and coach (born 1964)}}
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{{Infobox ice hockey player
| image = Stanley Cup Bush Devils Stevens crop.jpg
| image_size = 230px
| caption = Stevens (right) with [[George W. Bush]] in 2003
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1964|4|1}}
| birth_place = [[Kitchener, Ontario]], Canada
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 1
| weight_lb = 215
| position = [[Defenceman|Defence]]
| shoots = Left
| played_for = [[Washington Capitals]]<br>[[St. Louis Blues]]<br>[[New Jersey Devils]]
| ntl_team = CAN
| draft = 5th overall
| draft_year = 1982
| draft_team = [[Washington Capitals]]
| career_start = 1982
| career_end = 2004
| name = Scott Stevens 
| halloffame = 2007
| medaltemplates = {{MedalCountry|{{CAN}}}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[Ice Hockey World Championships|World Championships]]}}
{{MedalSilver|[[1985 World Ice Hockey Championships|1985 Prague]]|}}
{{MedalSilver|[[1989 World Ice Hockey Championships|1989 Sweden]]|}}
{{MedalBronze|[[1983 World Ice Hockey Championships|1983 West Germany]]|}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[Canada Cup (ice hockey)|Canada Cup]]}}
{{MedalGold|[[1991 Canada Cup]]|}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[World Cup of Hockey|World Cup]]}}
{{MedalSilver|[[1996 World Cup of Hockey]]|}}
}}
'''Ronald Scott Stevens''' (born April 1, 1964) is a Canadian professional [[ice hockey]] coach and former player. As a [[defenseman]], Stevens played 22 seasons in the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL) for the [[Washington Capitals]], [[St. Louis Blues]] and [[New Jersey Devils]], serving as [[Captain (ice hockey)|captain]] of the Devils from 1992 to 2004. Although offensively capable,  his defensive play and his heavy [[Checking (ice hockey)|body checking]] on opponents were crucial to his success.

Stevens started his career with the Capitals, where he helped the team make the [[Stanley Cup playoffs]] for the first time. After spending a season with the Blues, he was acquired by the Devils through arbitration. Personifying the team's defence-first mentality, he captained the Devils to four [[Stanley Cup Finals]] appearances in nine years, winning three of them. In [[1999–2000 NHL season|2000]], he won the [[Conn Smythe Trophy]] as the [[most valuable player]] of the [[2000 Stanley Cup playoffs]]. Despite his team success with the Devils, he never won the [[James Norris Memorial Trophy]] as the league's best defenceman.

Stevens was later inducted into the [[Hockey Hall of Fame]] in 2007, his first year of eligibility. Stevens retired with the most games played by an NHL defenceman (1,635 games), later passed by [[Chris Chelios]] and [[Zdeno Chara]]. Stevens was also the youngest player in league history to reach 1,500 games played, playing in his 1,500th game at age 37 years, 346 days. He did not have a negative [[Plus-minus (ice hockey)|plus/minus]] in any of his 22 NHL seasons and had the most penalty minutes of any player enshrined in the Hall of Fame until Chris Chelios was inducted in 2013. In 2017, Stevens was named one of the "[[100 Greatest NHL Players]]" in history.<ref>{{cite web|title=100 Greatest NHL Players|url=https://www.nhl.com/fans/nhl-centennial/100-greatest-nhl-players|website=NHL.com|access-date=January 27, 2017|date=January 27, 2017}}</ref>

==Early life==
Stevens was born in [[Kitchener, Ontario]], to Larry and Mary Stevens, the middle child of three brothers.<ref name="Inspiration">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/04/sports/hockey/04devils.html|title=Retiring Stevens's Number Gives Devils Inspiration|work=[[The New York Times]]|author=Caldwell, Dave|date=2006-02-04|access-date=2010-04-20}}</ref><ref name="StevensDraft">{{cite web|url=http://www.hockeydraftcentral.com/1982/82005.html|title=1982 NHL Entry Draft-Scott Stevens|publisher=Hockey Draft Central|access-date=2007-10-09}}</ref><ref name="CupJournal">{{cite web|url=http://www.hhof.com/html/exSCJ_34.shtml |title=Stanley Cup Journal:34 |publisher=[[Hockey Hall of Fame]] |date=2003-08-23 |access-date=2007-10-09 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071023101700/http://www.hhof.com/html/exSCJ_34.shtml |archive-date=2007-10-23 }}</ref> Larry owned a paper products company and was also a [[semi-professional]] [[Canadian football]] player.<ref name="StevensDraft"/> All three Stevens brothers played hockey as children; older brother Geoff would later go on to be a [[Scout (sport)|scout]] for the New Jersey Devils, while [[Mike Stevens (ice hockey, born 1965)|Mike]], the youngest, enjoyed a brief NHL career with several teams.<ref name="CupJournal"/>

As a youth, Stevens played in the 1976 [[Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament]] with a [[minor ice hockey]] team from Kitchener.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.publicationsports.com/ressources/files/439/Joueurs_Pro.pdf|title=Pee-Wee players who have reached NHL or WHA|year=2018|website=Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament|access-date=2019-01-12|archive-date=March 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306085544/https://www.publicationsports.com/ressources/files/439/Joueurs_Pro.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> Growing up near Toronto, he was a fan of the [[Toronto Maple Leafs]] and idolized Leafs defenceman [[Börje Salming]].<ref name="StevensHall">{{cite web|url=http://www.legendsofhockey.net/LegendsOfHockey/jsp/LegendsMember.jsp?mem=p200704&type=Player&page=bio&list=ByYear#photo|title=Scott Stevens|publisher=Legends of Hockey|access-date=2008-01-21}}</ref><ref name="CforChampion">{{cite magazine|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1208/is_25_224/ai_63090672 |title='C' is for Champion |magazine=Sporting News |author=Wigge, Larry |date=2000-06-19 |access-date=2008-04-12 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090308112845/http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1208/is_25_224/ai_63090672 |archive-date=2009-03-08 }}</ref> Stevens attended [[Eastwood Collegiate Institute]], where he played [[middle linebacker]] on the school's Canadian football team.<ref name="CforChampion"/> One of his teammates was [[Markus Koch]], who would go on to win a [[Super Bowl]] with the [[Washington Redskins]] of the [[National Football League]].<ref name="SlamStevens">{{Cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/News/2007/11/11/4647971-sun.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713145724/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Hockey/News/2007/11/11/4647971-sun.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=July 13, 2012|title=Scott Stevens|access-date=2008-04-01|publisher=Canoe|date=2007-11-11|author=Zeisberger, Mike}}</ref> However, hockey was Stevens' true passion. He and his brothers often played hockey in the house, ruining the furniture repeatedly.<ref name="SlamStevens"/> He eventually earned a spot on the Kitchener Junior B team and passed on the opportunity to tour [[Czechoslovakia]] with the Kitchener midget team to play there.<ref name="StevensCzechoslovakia">{{cite web|url=http://www.rangersrush.com/Archives/1982Cup/82May05.html|title=Stevens a key element in the success of the Rangers|author=Conaway, Tom|publisher=[[Kitchener-Waterloo Record]]|date=1982-05-05|access-date=2007-10-10}}</ref> His play impressed scouts and he was taken ninth overall by his hometown [[Kitchener Rangers]] in the 1981 [[Ontario Hockey League]] (OHL) draft.<ref name="StevensDraft"/>

The 1981–82 Kitchener Rangers were a team that featured several future NHL players. The defensive corps included [[David Shaw (ice hockey)|Dave Shaw]] and [[Al MacInnis]], [[Wendell Young]] was the team's starting goaltender, and the top-scoring line on the team was [[Jeff Larmer]], [[Brian Bellows]] and [[Grant Martin]].<ref name="KitchenerRangers">{{cite web|url=http://www.rangersrush.com/Archives/1982Cup/82May08.html|title=Rangers built success on strong defence|author=Larry Anstett|publisher=Kitchener-Waterloo Record|date=1982-05-08|access-date=2007-10-09}}</ref> Stevens and Shaw were an integral part of the Rangers' defence, playing in every game of the season ''en route'' to the team's [[Memorial Cup]] victory. In addition, both played in the OHL All-Star Game.<ref name="StevensCrozier">{{cite web|url=http://www.rangersrush.com/Archives/1982Cup/82Mar25.html|title=Rangers' rookies have made Crozier a very happy man|author=Anstett, Larry|publisher=Kitchener-Waterloo Record|date=1982-03-25|access-date=2007-10-10}}</ref> Rangers head coach [[Joe Crozier]] said of Stevens, "He's come a long way this year&nbsp;... He's strong, tough, handles the puck well and has tremendous hockey sense."<ref name="StevensCrozier"/> Stevens led all rookie defencemen in scoring and was named the second-best defensive defenceman and second-best body-checker in a poll of OHL coaches.<ref name="StevensDraft"/>

==Playing career==
===Washington Capitals (1982–1990)===
Stevens was taken fifth overall in the [[1982 NHL Entry Draft]] by the [[Washington Capitals]]. Due to injuries to other players during training camp, Stevens made the team at age 18 and never played a game in the minor leagues.<ref name="StevensCaps">{{cite web|url=http://capitals.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=463052|title=Features: Hall Doors Open for Stevens|publisher=Washington Capitals|author=Vogel, Mike|date=2007-06-28|access-date=2010-04-27}}</ref> He made an immediate impact, scoring on his first shot in his first NHL game.<ref name="StevensDraft"/> He scored 25 points in his debut season and made the All-Rookie Team. In addition, he led all rookie defencemen in penalty minutes. He finished third in the voting for the [[Calder Memorial Trophy]], which is awarded to the league's Rookie of the Year. He was also named the Capitals' Rookie of the Year.<ref name="StevensDraft"/>  Stevens' debut with the Capitals coincided with the team's first playoff appearance, although they were eliminated in the first round by the [[New York Islanders]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/WSH/|title=Washington Capitals|publisher=Hockey-Reference.com|access-date=2010-04-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/WSH/1983.html|title=1982-83 Washington Capitals Statistics|publisher=Hockey-Reference.com|access-date=2010-04-27}}</ref>

[[1983–84 NHL season|The following year]], he would nearly double his point total from the previous year, finishing with 13 goals and 32 assists for 45 points. Only teammate [[Larry Murphy (ice hockey)|Larry Murphy]] had more points among defencemen.<ref name="198384Caps">{{cite web|url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/WSH/1984.html|title=1983-84 Washington Capitals Statistics|publisher=Hockey-Reference.com|access-date=2010-04-27}}</ref> His 201 penalty minutes would lead the team; he would ultimately lead the Capitals in the category five times during his tenure with the team, and eventually set the team record for most career penalty minutes by a defenceman.<ref name="StevensDraft"/>  However, Stevens' success did not translate to the Capitals, who were eliminated in the second round of the playoffs by the Islanders.<ref name="198384Caps"/>  During this period, Stevens learned from veterans [[Rod Langway]] and defensive linemate [[Brian Engblom]] on the finer points of playing defence.<ref name="StevensCaps2">{{cite web|url=http://capitals.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=463129|title=Ex-Cap Stevens Enshrined in Hockey Hall|publisher=Washington Capitals|author=Vogel, Mike|date=2007-11-13|access-date=2010-04-27}}</ref> Head coach [[Bryan Murray (ice hockey)|Bryan Murray]] also helped calm the fiery young Stevens, who would learn to fight less and play harder.<ref name="StevensCaps2"/> Stevens spoke fondly of his time with the Capitals years later, saying:<ref name="StevensCaps2"/>{{blockquote|We had a great bunch of guys and we worked hard.  We were great defensively.  We might have been at times a little challenged scoring and we might have been a bit challenged in the goal at times... But there are no regrets.|Scott Stevens|}}

The [[1984–85 NHL season|1984–85 season]] would be a breakout year for Stevens.  He set a team record for defencemen by scoring 16 [[Power play (sporting term)|power play]] goals,<ref name="StevensCaps"/> and tied a team record for goals by a defenceman with 21.<ref name="StevensDraft"/> His performance was good enough to land him a spot in the [[37th National Hockey League All-Star Game|All-Star Game]].<ref name="StevensDraft"/>  Stevens would lead all Capitals defencemen in scoring for the first time, finishing the year with 21 goals and 44 assists,<ref name="198485Caps">{{cite web|url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/WSH/1985.html|title=1984-85 Washington Capitals Statistics|publisher=Hockey-Reference.com|access-date=2010-04-28}}</ref> and earned the team's Fan Favorite Award.<ref name="StevensDraft"/> His offensive abilities and size made Murray consider moving him to [[Winger (ice hockey)|winger]].<ref name="StevensCaps"/> The Capitals finished second in the Patrick Division, but were out of the playoffs early again, this time courtesy of the Islanders.<ref name="198485Caps"/>  Before the [[1985–86 NHL season|next season]], the Capitals acquired [[Dwight Schofield]] in the waiver draft. Schofield was known for his abilities as an [[Enforcer (ice hockey)|enforcer]], and his goal was to keep other teams' hitters away from Stevens and Langway, who were deemed too valuable to lose to penalties.<ref name="StevensCaps"/> The plan worked, as Stevens finished with 165 penalty minutes, the lowest in his career to that point. He also added 15 goals and 38 assists that season.<ref name="StevensHockeyRef">{{cite web|url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/s/stevesc01.html|title=Scott Stevens NHL & WHA Statistics|publisher=Hockey-Reference.com|access-date=2010-04-28}}</ref> However, the Capitals continued their playoff woes; after defeating the Islanders in the first round, they lost to the [[New York Rangers]] in the division finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/WSH/1986.html|title=1985-86 Washington Capitals Statistics|publisher=Hockey-Reference.com|access-date=2010-04-28}}</ref>

The [[1986–87 NHL season|1986–87 season]] saw Stevens return to his old ways, as he spent a career-high 283 minutes in the penalty box. The total set a Capitals record (since broken) for penalty minutes in a season.<ref name="StevensDraft"/> Despite missing three games with a broken right [[index finger]], an injury he suffered against the Islanders, Stevens would finish the year third on the team in scoring with 61 points; his 51 assists were also good enough for second on the Capitals. The Caps were once again eliminated by the Islanders in the first round of the playoffs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/WSH/1987.html|title=1986-87 Washington Capitals Statistics|publisher=Hockey-Reference.com|access-date=2010-04-28}}</ref>

During the [[1987–88 NHL season|1987–88 season]], Stevens set Capitals records for most assists and most points by a defenceman in a game, with five assists against the [[Los Angeles Kings]] on December 6, 1987.<ref name="StevensDraft"/> Later that season, he would score at least one assist in eight consecutive games, setting another team record for defencemen.<ref name="StevensDraft"/>  He finished the year second on the team in scoring with 12 goals and 60 assists for 72 points, tops among all Capitals blueliners.<ref name="198788Caps">{{cite web|url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/WSH/1988.html|title=1987-88 Washington Capitals Statistics|publisher=Hockey-Reference.com|access-date=2010-04-27}}</ref> He ended up finishing second behind [[Boston Bruins]] defenceman [[Ray Bourque]] in the voting for the [[James Norris Memorial Trophy]]. In addition, he was named as an [[NHL All-Star team|NHL first team All-Star]].<ref name="StevensDraft"/> Stevens would suffer a shoulder injury in the first round of the playoffs against the [[Philadelphia Flyers]], a series the Capitals would win.<ref name="StevensDraft"/> He returned in time for the Capitals' divisional finals against his future team, the [[New Jersey Devils]]. Despite tying a team record by posting four assists in Game 6 of the series,<ref name="StevensDraft"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/WSH/1988_games.html|title=1987-88 Washington Capitals Schedule and Results|publisher=Hockey-Reference.com|access-date=2010-04-27}}</ref> the Capitals fell four games to three.<ref name="198788Caps"/>

The Capitals won the Patrick Division in the [[1988–89 NHL season|1988–89 season]], and Stevens' 68 points (including a team-leading 61 assists) led Caps defencemen. He had 225 penalty minutes; this was the last time Stevens would have over 200 minutes in his career.<ref name="198889Caps">{{cite web|url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/WSH/1989.html|title=1988-89 Washington Capitals Statistics|publisher=Hockey-Reference.com|access-date=2010-04-27}}</ref>  He was named to his second All-Star game, and added an assist as the [[Wales Conference]] lost to the [[Campbell Conference]] 9–5.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nhlallstar2008.com/SUM1989.HTM |title=40th NHL All-Star Game |website=[[National Hockey League]] |access-date=2010-04-28 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714180756/http://www.nhlallstar2008.com/SUM1989.HTM |archive-date=July 14, 2011 }}</ref> However, the Caps could not translate their regular-season success into the playoffs, as they lost in the first round to the Flyers.<ref name="198889Caps"/> The [[1989–90 NHL season|1989–90 season]] saw mixed success for Stevens. He struggled, as he was beset with injuries, including a broken foot that caused him to miss nearly two months.  In addition, he was suspended for three games for gouging [[Chicago Blackhawks]] player [[Dave Manson]] in the eye during a fight. Stevens said he never hit Manson's eye, but that the eye hit Stevens' helmet during the fight.<ref name="StevensDraft"/> Missing a third of the season led to Stevens' lowest point total since his rookie year; he finished with just 11 goals and 29 assists for 40 points, although it was still second among Capitals defencemen.<ref name="StevensHockeyRef"/><ref name="198990Caps">{{cite web|url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/WSH/1990.html|title=1989-90 Washington Capitals Statistics|publisher=Hockey-Reference.com|access-date=2010-04-28}}</ref> Despite his lowered stats, the Capitals made their furthest inroads in the playoffs ever. After defeating the Devils in the first round and the Rangers in the second round, the Capitals were in the conference finals for the first time in team history where they were swept by the Bruins.<ref name="198990Caps"/>

Over eight seasons with the Capitals, Stevens finished with 98 goals and 429 points in 601 games.<ref name="StevensCaps"/> He also set team records (all since broken) for penalty minutes (1,630), games played by a defenceman (601), points by a defenceman (429), goals by a defenceman (98), assists by a defenceman (331), playoff games played (67), playoff points (53), playoff assists (44) and playoff goals by a defenceman (9).<ref name="StevensDraft"/>

===St. Louis Blues (1990–1991)===
After eight seasons in Washington, Stevens felt it was time to move on.<ref name="StevensCaps2"/> The [[St. Louis Blues]] courted him and offered a four-year deal worth $5.145&nbsp;million. Since he was a restricted free agent, Washington had the option to match the [[offer sheet]]. However, they declined and consequently received two first-round draft picks plus $100,000 in cash, turning into five first-round picks if the Capitals did not have a top-seven draft pick in the 1991 or 1992 entry drafts, as compensation (two of these picks would become [[Sergei Gonchar]] and [[Brendan Witt]]).<ref name="StevensDraft"/><ref name="StevensCaps"/>

Stevens' signing had far-reaching ramifications on player contracts in the NHL. At the time, the deal made him the highest-paid defenceman in the league.<ref name="StevensCaps2"/> In addition, the deal included a $1.4&nbsp;million signing bonus.<ref name="StevensDraft"/> Several defencemen considered superior players to Stevens, including Ray Bourque and [[Chris Chelios]], were earning less money, and Capitals defenceman [[Kevin Hatcher]] held out until he received a contract similar to Stevens'.<ref name="StevensCaps2"/> General managers worried that these players would begin demanding bigger contracts. The players did end up asking for more money, and this escalation was one of the factors in the [[1994–95 NHL lockout]] several seasons later.<ref name="StevensDraft"/><ref name="StevensCaps"/>

After he arrived in St. Louis, Stevens was named captain of the Blues.<ref name="StevensCaps"/> He scored 5 goals and added 44 assists for 49 points, good enough for fifth on a team led by [[Brett Hull]] and [[Adam Oates]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/teams/0000361991.html|title=1990-91 St. Louis Blues player statistics|publisher=Internet Hockey Database|access-date=2008-01-23}}</ref> He also made the [[Campbell Conference]] All-Star team.<ref name="StevensDevilsStats">{{cite web|url=http://devils.nhl.com/team/app?page=HistoricalPlayerDetail&amp;pkey=8451715&amp;service=page |title=Scott Stevens |website=New Jersey Devils |access-date=2008-01-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071229043136/http://devils.nhl.com/team/app?page=HistoricalPlayerDetail&pkey=8451715&service=page |archive-date=2007-12-29 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The Blues were eliminated in the second round of the playoffs by the [[Minnesota North Stars]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/teamseasons.php?tid=36|title=St. Louis Blues season results|publisher=Internet Hockey Database|access-date=2008-01-23}}</ref>

===New Jersey Devils (1991–2004)===
Stevens' time with the Blues would only last one season. In the offseason following the [[1990–91 NHL season]], the Blues signed [[Brendan Shanahan]] from the New Jersey Devils,<ref name="StevensCaps2"/> who, like Stevens the year before, was a restricted free agent, entitling the Devils to compensation. As the Blues still owed first-round picks to the Capitals (now five instead of two, as the 1991 pick given up ended up being the 21st pick), other compensation had to be negotiated, and the Blues and Devils could not agree on what the compensation was; the Blues offered goalie [[Curtis Joseph]], forward [[Rod Brind'Amour]], and two draft picks, but the Devils only wanted Stevens.<ref name="StevensCaps2"/> The case went to arbitration, and arbitrator Edward Houston awarded Stevens to the Devils as compensation on September 3, 1991, with cited news reports the next day first appearing on September 4, 1991.<ref name="StevensDraft"/><ref name="StevensArbitration">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1991/09/22/sports/hockey-meet-me-in-st-louis-says-stevens.html|title=Meet Me in St. Louis, Says Stevens|newspaper=[[The New York Times]]|date=1991-09-22|access-date=2008-01-23}}</ref>

====1991–1995====
Initially, Stevens refused to report to the Devils for training camp, and would not report until September 26, 1991, 22 days after the arbitration ruling. The Devils were already worried after captain [[Kirk Muller]] walked out of camp.<ref name="StevensRefusal">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1991/09/18/sports/hockey-stevens-making-no-plans-to-report-to-the-devils.html|title=Stevens Making No Plans to Report to Devils|work=[[The New York Times]]|author=Yannis, Alex|date=1991-09-18 |access-date=2008-01-23}}</ref> Stevens and his wife had made plans to settle in [[St. Louis]], and he wanted to end his career with the Blues.<ref name="StevensArbitration"/><ref name="StevensRefusal"/> In addition, he was concerned about the apparent lack of unity in the organization, citing Muller's walkout as proof.<ref name="StevensArbitration"/> Several Devils players were upset over the feeling that Stevens was being forced upon the team; some players, including [[Ken Daneyko]], wanted more money, while other players wanted general manager [[Lou Lamoriello]] to trade Stevens.<ref name="StevensRefusal"/> He would eventually report to the Devils three weeks later.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1991/09/25/sports/stevens-decides-to-become-a-devil.html|title=Stevens Decides to Become a Devil|work=[[The New York Times]]|last=Lapointe|first=Joe|date=1991-09-25|access-date=2008-01-23}}</ref>

Stevens finished his first season in New Jersey fifth on the team in scoring,<ref name="199192Devs">{{cite web|url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/NJD/1992.html|title=1991-92 New Jersey Devils player statistics|publisher=Hockey-Reference.com|access-date=2010-04-28}}</ref> first among defencemen and good enough for a spot on the second All-Star team.<ref name="StevensHall"/> He earned a spot on the All-Star roster for the second consecutive season and would miss only one All-Star game for the remainder of his career as a Devil.<ref name="StevensDevilsStats"/>  The Devils would be taken out of the playoffs by their [[Devils–Rangers rivalry|rival]], the Rangers, in seven games.<ref name="199192Devs"/>  In the off-season, Stevens replaced [[Bruce Driver]] as team captain, a title he held until his retirement.<ref name="GreatScott">{{cite web|url=http://devils.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=458170|title=Great Scott: Stevens Headed to Hall|author=Marin, Eric|website=New Jersey Devils|date=2007-06-28|access-date=2010-04-28}}</ref>

Although he would miss part of the [[1992–93 NHL season|following season]] with a [[concussion]],<ref name="StevensDraft"/> his 12 goals and 45 assists still led all Devils defencemen in scoring,<ref name="199293Devs">{{cite web|url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/NJD/1993.html|title=1992-93 New Jersey Devils Statistics|publisher=Hockey-Reference.com|access-date=2010-04-28}}</ref> The Devils were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs again, losing to the [[Pittsburgh Penguins]] in five games.<ref name="199293Devs"/>  Stevens stepped up his offensive game in [[1993–94 NHL season|1993–94]].  He posted 18 goals and 60 assists, good enough for the team lead and a career-high in points.<ref name="StevensHockeyRef"/><ref name="GreatScott"/> He won the [[NHL Plus-Minus Award]], finishing with a +53; only [[Vladimir Konstantinov]] has led the league with a higher plus/minus rating since Stevens' win.<ref name="StevensDraft"/> The Devils made it to the [[1994 Stanley Cup playoffs|Conference finals]] against the Rangers, where they fell in double overtime of Game 7.<ref name="1994playoffs">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1994/05/20/sports/hockey-as-shots-ring-out-in-overtime-rangers-triumph.html|title=As Shots Ring Out in Overtime, Rangers Triumph|author=Lapointe, Joe|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=1994-05-20|access-date=2010-04-28}}</ref> Stevens finished as a runner-up to Ray Bourque for the Norris Trophy; the four-vote difference was the closest in Norris Trophy voting history.<ref name="StevensDraft"/>

After the 1993–94 season, Stevens was a potential free agent. Officials from the St. Louis Blues discussed a return to the team with him, and persuaded him to sign an offer sheet worth $17&nbsp;million over four years on July 4, 1994.<ref name="TamperOffer">{{cite news
|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1999/01/05/sports/hockey-devils-get-1.4-million-and-draft-pick-in-tampering-case.html|title=Devils Get $1.4 Million and Draft Pick in Tampering Case|access-date=2008-04-01|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=1999-01-05|author=Popper, Steve}}</ref> Five days later, the Devils matched the offer, and thus Stevens remained in New Jersey.  However, the Devils later found out Stevens had heard from St. Louis management before the free agency period began, which was illegal under NHL policy. After a five-year investigation, the league fined the Blues $1.5&nbsp;million and awarded the Devils two of St. Louis' first-round draft picks.<ref name="StevensDraft"/><ref name="TamperOffer"/> Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello felt the punishment was not enough; he wanted five first-round draft picks plus damages. Despite the investigation, there was no evidence Stevens was aware of any wrongdoing.<ref name="TamperOffer"/>

After the [[1994–95 NHL season|1994–95]] season was delayed due to an [[1994–95 NHL lockout|owners' lockout]], the Devils were off to a slow start, winning only 9 of their first 24 games.<ref name="1995Recap">{{cite web|url=http://devils.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=41720|title=1994-95: Finally Champions|website=New Jersey Devils|author=Rosen, Dan|access-date=2015-11-21}}</ref>  Despite the reduced schedule, Stevens managed 2 goals and 20 assists, once again leading defencemen in scoring.<ref name="1995Devs">{{cite web|url=https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/NJD/1995.html|title=1994-95 New Jersey Devils Statistics|publisher=Hockey-Reference.com|access-date=2010-04-28}}</ref> The Devils finished fifth in the conference, and advanced to the [[1995 Stanley Cup Finals|Stanley Cup Finals]], where they swept the heavily favoured [[Detroit Red Wings]] to win the franchise's first championship.<ref name="1995Recap"/> Stevens' reputation as a hard hitter was reinforced in Game 2, where he leveled [[Vyacheslav Kozlov]] with a body check that temporarily knocked him out of the game.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.break.com/usercontent/2009/8/1995-stanley-cup-finals-game-2-scott-stevens-blasts-kozlov-1074649.html|title=1995 Stanley Cup Finals Game 2 Scott Stevens Blasts Kozlov|publisher=Break.com|access-date=2010-03-04}}</ref><ref name="Kozlov">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1995/06/21/sports/1995-stanley-cup-finals-another-road-victory-puts-devils-halfway-home.html|title=Another Road Victory Puts Devils Halfway Home|access-date=2008-04-01|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=1995-06-21|author=Lapointe, Joe}}</ref> It was later determined that Kozlov suffered a concussion.<ref name="Kozlov2">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1996/04/07/sports/hockey-wings-victory-march-has-a-russian-flavor.html|title=Wings' Victory March Has a Russian Flavor|access-date=2008-04-01|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=1996-04-07|author=Lapointe, Joe}}</ref> Stevens then turned to Wings forward and former Washington teammate [[Dino Ciccarelli]], who was upset about the check, and said, "You're next!"<ref name="StevensImpact">{{cite web|url=http://devils.nhl.com/club/page.htm?bcid=njd_fan_fea_spo_stevensimpact|title=Scott Stevens: The Impact|author=Chere, Rich|website=New Jersey Devils|access-date=2010-04-28}}</ref>

====1996–1999====
The Devils expected to defend their Stanley Cup title [[1995–96 NHL season|the following season]].  However, they became the first team in 26 years to miss the playoffs following a championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nhl/nj/njdevils.html|title=New Jersey Devils (1982-Present)|publisher=Sports E-Cyclopedia|access-date=2008-01-24}}</ref> Stevens voiced the team's disappointment, saying, "After winning the Cup, you expect to definitely be in the playoffs the next year&nbsp;... Maybe it was just a wakeup call to get back on track."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://devils.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=41721|title=1995-96: Continuing to Battle|author=Rosen, Dan|website=New Jersey Devils|access-date=2015-11-21}}</ref>

Stevens started the [[1996–97 NHL season|1996–97 season]] with a one-game suspension due to high-sticking [[penalty (ice hockey)|penalty]] against [[Igor Larionov]], which drew blood.<ref name="StevensDraft"/> However, the team returned to a solid style of play and finished the season atop the [[Atlantic Division (NHL)|Atlantic Division]], though they would be eliminated in the playoffs once again by the Hudson River rival New York Rangers.<ref name="199697Recap">{{cite web|url=http://devils.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=41722|title=1996-97: Back on Track|access-date=2015-11-21|website=New Jersey Devils|author=Dan Rosen}}</ref> Stevens finished second on the team among defencemen in scoring behind [[Scott Niedermayer]].<ref name="199697Stats">{{Cite web|url=http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/teams/0000511997.html|title=1996-97 New Jersey Devils|access-date=2008-04-01|publisher=Internet Hockey Database}}</ref>

{{Quote box|quote=For the most part, it seems to go with the guy who's got a lot of points... I don't think about it as much as I used to.  I've been asked to play a certain role here, which doesn't help in that area.  But I feel that gives the team a chance to win every night.  That's the satisfaction I get.|width=33%|source=—Scott Stevens, on not winning the Norris Trophy<ref name="NoNorris"/>}}

Stevens' leadership continued into the [[1997–98 NHL season|next season]]. He signed a contract extension with the Devils, stating at the time that he wanted to finish his career with the team.<ref name="Extension">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1997/12/10/sports/hockey-devils-sign-stevens-to-4-year-extension.html|title=Devils Sign Stevens to 4-Year Extension|access-date=2008-04-01|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=1997-12-10 |author=Yannis, Alex}}</ref> Stevens was especially important to the Devils' defensive corps, as longtime Devil Ken Daneyko was undergoing rehabilitation for [[alcoholism]].<ref name="Extension"/> However, he suffered a [[hip pointer]] injury against the [[Tampa Bay Lightning]] and missed several games.<ref name="StevensDraft"/> Stevens once again had a good defensive season, although his lack of scoring kept him out of consideration for the Norris Trophy.<ref name="NoNorris">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1998/03/16/sports/nhl-yesterday-devils-stevens-for-the-defense.html|title=Stevens for the Defense|access-date=2008-04-01|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=1998-03-16 |author=Willes, Ed}}</ref> The Devils finished as the top seed in the [[Eastern Conference (NHL)|Eastern Conference]] but were eliminated in the first round by the [[Ottawa Senators]].<ref name="199798Recap">{{cite web|url=http://devils.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=41723|title=1997-98: A Learning Experience|access-date=2015-11-21|website=New Jersey Devils |author=Rosen, Dan}}</ref>

The Devils made several changes before the [[1998–99 NHL season|1998–99 season]], including the hiring of [[Robbie Ftorek]] as head coach to replace [[Jacques Lemaire]].<ref name="199899Recap">{{cite web|url=http://devils.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=41724|title=1998-99: Building Around Balance|access-date=2015-11-21|website=New Jersey Devils |author=Rosen, Dan}}</ref> The team continued its focus on defence, as the solid corps of Stevens, Daneyko and Niedermayer finished with plus-minuses of +29, +27 and +26 respectively. Unfortunately, the team was once again eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, this time by the Pittsburgh Penguins.<ref name="199899Recap"/>

====2000–2004====
The [[1999–2000 New Jersey Devils season|1999–2000 Devils]] focused more on offense, which was reinforced by their 251 goals scored, good enough for second in the league.<ref name="251goals">{{cite web|url=http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/nhl19272000.html|title=1999-00 National Hockey League Standings|publisher=Internet Hockey Database|access-date=2008-04-02}}</ref> With four players scoring over 50 points, including rookie [[Scott Gomez]]'s team-leading 51 assists, Stevens' 29 points were only good enough for tenth on the team and third among defencemen, behind Niedermayer and [[Brian Rafalski]].<ref name="Stevens9900">{{cite web|url=http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/teams/0000512000.html|title=1999-00 New Jersey Devils player statistics|publisher=Internet Hockey Database|access-date=2008-04-02}}</ref> Stevens also set an NHL record after becoming the first player to play in 600 games with two teams.<ref name="StevensDraft"/> After finishing the season in fourth place in the conference, the Devils swept the [[Florida Panthers]] and defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs in six games.<ref name="199900Recap">{{cite web|url=http://devils.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=41725|title=1999-00: The Second Triumph|website=New Jersey Devils|author=Rosen, Dan|access-date=2015-11-21}}</ref>

The Devils then met their bitter rivals, the Philadelphia Flyers, in the Eastern Conference finals. After getting behind in the series three games to one, the Devils managed to win games five and six, setting the stage for game seven in Philadelphia.<ref name="199900Recap"/> During the first period, Flyers star centre [[Eric Lindros]] was skating alone through the neutral zone with his head down, when Stevens hit him with a shoulder knocking him unconscious and giving him another concussion.<ref name="StevensLindros">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/27/sports/sports-of-the-times-his-health-is-only-goal-for-lindros.html|title=Sports of The Times; His Health Is Only Goal For Lindros|access-date=2008-04-02|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=2000-05-27 |author=Vecsey, George}}</ref> It was only Lindros' second game since returning from a concussion suffered in March against the Boston Bruins. Stevens had previously taken Flyers centre [[Daymond Langkow]] out with a concussion after Game 2.<ref name="LangkowHit">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/17/sports/hockey-tough-veteran-wing-turns-flyers-around.html|title=Tough Veteran Turns Flyers Around|work=[[The New York Times]]|author=Diamos, Jason|date=2000-05-17|access-date=2008-04-02}}</ref>

The Devils completed the comeback against the Flyers with a 2–1 victory and faced off against the defending Stanley Cup champion [[Dallas Stars]] in the Stanley Cup Finals. Stevens and Rafalski were tasked with the responsibility of shutting down Dallas' scoring line of [[Mike Modano]], [[Brett Hull]] and [[Joe Nieuwendyk]].<ref name="00task">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/30/sports/hockey-the-devils-take-stock-and-like-their-chances.html|title=The Devils Take Stock and Like Their Chances|work=[[The New York Times]]|author=Yannis, Alex|date=2000-05-30|access-date=2008-04-02}}</ref> Stevens scored the game-winner in the first game of the series ''en route'' to a 7–3 Devils victory; the goal was his third of the playoffs.<ref name="00playoffstats">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/31/sports/stanley-cup-finals-devils-vs-stars-duck-and-cover-devils-overwhelm-stars.html|title=Duck and Cover: Devils Overwhelm Stars|author=Lapointe, Joe|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=2000-05-31|access-date=2008-04-02}}</ref> The Devils went on to win the Finals in six games after Game 5 went to three overtimes and Game 6 was decided in double overtime. Stevens earned an assist on [[Jason Arnott]]'s Cup-winning goal, and he won the [[Conn Smythe Trophy]] for his leadership role on the team.<ref name="199900Recap"/>

During the [[2000–01 NHL season]], led by [[Patrik Eliáš]]' franchise record of 96 points and [[Alexander Mogilny]]'s team-leading 43 goals, the team finished first in the conference.<ref name="200001Recap">{{cite web|url=http://devils.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=41726|title=2000-01: A Noble Defense|author=Rosen, Dan|website=New Jersey Devils|access-date=2015-11-21}}</ref> After defeating [[Carolina Hurricanes|Carolina]], Toronto and Pittsburgh in the playoffs, the Devils once again made the Finals, this time against the [[Colorado Avalanche]]. However, despite being up three games to two, the Devils could not finish off the Avalanche and lost the series in seven games.<ref name="200001Recap"/> Stevens finished third in the voting for the Norris Trophy.<ref name="StevensDraft"/>

[[2001–02 New Jersey Devils season|The next season]], Stevens finished with the lowest scoring total in his career,<ref name="StevensStats">{{cite web|url=http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=5180|title=Scott Stevens's profile at hockeydb.com|publisher=Internet Hockey Database|access-date=2008-04-02}}</ref> though he did become the youngest player ever to play in 1,500 games.<ref name="StevensDraft"/> The Devils fell in the first round of the playoffs to the Hurricanes, who went on to lose to Detroit in the Stanley Cup finals.<ref name="0102playoffs">{{cite web|url=http://devils.nhl.com/team/app?service=page&page=NHLPage&bcid=njd_fan_fea_25s_2001-02 |title=2001-02: Making a Transition |author=Rosen, Dan |website=New Jersey Devils |access-date=2008-04-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071106104744/http://devils.nhl.com/team/app?service=page&page=NHLPage&bcid=njd_fan_fea_25s_2001-02 |archive-date=November 6, 2007 }}</ref>

Stevens and the Devils once again had success in [[2002–03 New Jersey Devils season|2002–03]], finishing first in the division.<ref name="200203Recap">{{cite web|url=http://devils.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=458147|title=2002-03: Bringing Home Number Three|author=Rosen, Dan|website=New Jersey Devils|access-date=2015-11-21}}</ref> In addition, he was named as captain of the Eastern Conference All-Star team for the first time,<ref name="allstarcap">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/01/31/sports/hockey-devils-keep-surging-at-flyers-expense.html|title=Devils Keep Surging at Flyers' Expense|author=Cerney, Jim|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=2003-01-31|access-date=2008-04-02}}</ref> and finished the season with the fewest penalty minutes over a full season in his career.<ref name="StevensStats"/> The Devils played well in the playoffs, eliminating Boston, Tampa Bay and Ottawa to face the [[Anaheim Ducks|Mighty Ducks of Anaheim]] in the Finals.<ref name="200203Recap"/> Stevens and the Devils had a minor scare in Game 3 of the semi-finals against Tampa Bay when a [[slapshot]] from [[Pavel Kubina]] hit the side of his head and forced him to leave the game. Although there was uncertainty about whether he would return for Game 4, Stevens returned and did not miss a game throughout the remainder of the playoffs.<ref name="StevensImpact"/> In Game 2 of the Finals, he set the record for most playoff games by a defenceman, breaking the record by his former coach, Larry Robinson.<ref name="defenseplayoffs">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/05/30/sports/hockey-surpassing-a-milestone-stevens-still-impresses.html|title=Surpassing a Milestone, Stevens Still Impresses|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=2003-05-30|access-date=2008-04-02}}</ref> Stevens added to his list of playoff hits when he blindside hit Mighty Ducks forward [[Paul Kariya]] to the head in Game 6.<ref name="HeadHit">{{cite news|url=https://www.tsn.ca/farber-kariya-never-the-same-after-suter-hit-1.868651|title=Farber: Kariya has no memory of Game 6, 'it's pretty frightening'|
publisher=[[Sporting News]]|date=September 27, 2017|access-date=2019-06-12}}</ref> However, Kariya came back shortly thereafter and led the Ducks to a victory, forcing a Game 7.<ref name="200203Recap"/> The Devils kept the Ducks scoreless in Game 7, 3–0, to win their third Stanley Cup in nine years. Stevens' appearance in Game 7 tied [[Patrick Roy]]'s record for appearances in Game 7s with 13.<ref name="Game7record">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/06/10/sports/hockey-home-is-where-the-cup-is.html|title=Home is Where the Cup Is|work=[[The New York Times]]|author=Diamos, Jason |date=2003-06-10|access-date=2008-04-02}}</ref> Despite the play of Stevens, [[Martin Brodeur]], [[Jamie Langenbrunner]] and [[Jeff Friesen]], the Conn Smythe Trophy went to Ducks goaltender [[Jean-Sébastien Giguère]]. Some speculated that there were too many worthy Devils candidates for the trophy, resulting in a split vote among sportswriters.<ref name="SplitVote">{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/cup/2003-06-09-giguere-smythe_x.htm|title=Trophy, stats no consolation for Giguere|newspaper=[[USA Today]]|date=June 9, 2003|access-date=2006-11-28 | first1=Rod | last1=Beaton}}</ref>

The [[2003–04 NHL season]] would be the last for Stevens. Before ending the season, he surpassed former teammate Larry Murphy as the NHL's all-time leader in games played by a defenceman when he appeared in his 1,616th game in November.<ref name="StevensDraft"/> He missed several games in January with the flu, and while he was out, he was diagnosed with [[post-concussion syndrome]] (which would eventually coerce him into retirement). Despite missing the second half of the season, he was still voted in as a starter for the Eastern Conference All-Star team.<ref name="StevensDraft"/> Scott Niedermayer filled in as captain in Stevens' absence, but the loss of Stevens (as well as Daneyko, who had retired before the season) was too much of a loss for the Devils' defence, and they fell to the Flyers in the first round of the playoffs.<ref name="0304playoffs">{{cite web|url=http://devils.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=331681 |title=2003-04:Battling Through |website=New Jersey Devils |access-date=2008-04-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071105223420/http://devils.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=331681 |archive-date=November 5, 2007 }}</ref> In the off-season, Stevens recovered and continued to work out and expected to return to the Devils for the [[2004–05 NHL season]].<ref name="04workout">{{cite news|url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=940CE3DA1230F932A2575AC0A9629C8B63&scp=1|title=Devils' Stevens Plans to Return|author=Caldwell, Dave|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=2004-09-11|access-date=2008-04-02}}</ref> However, the [[2004–05 NHL lockout|lockout]] canceled the entire season and Stevens announced his retirement on September 6, 2005, after 1,635 NHL games, fourth at the time (and now eleventh) all-time in games played, the leader in games played by a defenceman (since passed by [[Chris Chelios]] and [[Zdeno Chára]]), and 14th all-time in career penalty minutes.<ref name="StevensDraft"/>

==Coaching career==
===New Jersey Devils===
On July 17, 2012, the Devils announced Stevens would return to the team as an assistant coach.<ref>{{cite web|title=Devils Bring Back Scott Stevens As Assistant Coach|url=http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2012/07/17/devils-bring-back-scott-stevens-as-assistant-coach/|publisher=CBS News New York|access-date=17 July 2012|date=2012-07-17}}</ref> After two seasons of failing to make the playoffs, Stevens stepped down as assistant coach in September 2014. His role as the assistant coach for the defenseman was filled by another former Devil, [[Tommy Albelin]]. However, three months later, Stevens returned to the Devils along with former assistant coach Adam Oates, relieving [[Peter DeBoer]] of his coaching duties. In a unique move, both Stevens and Oates were named as "interim" co-head coaches, with Stevens focusing on defencemen and Oates on forwards.<ref>{{cite web |title=Devils name Stevens, Oates to replace DeBoer |url=https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/devils-name-stevens-oates-to-replace-deboer/c-745751 |website=NHL.com |access-date=December 12, 2019 |date=December 27, 2014}}</ref>

===Minnesota Wild===
On June 7, 2016, the [[Minnesota Wild]] hired Stevens as an assistant to head coach [[Bruce Boudreau]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Hall of Famer Scott Stevens named assistant coach of the Wild; 2016-17 preseason schedule|url=http://www.startribune.com/hall-of-famer-scott-stevens-named-assistant-coach-of-the-wild-2016-17-preseason-schedule/382116161/|newspaper=Star Tribune|date=7 June 2016|access-date=9 June 2016}}</ref> Less than a year later, on May 30, 2017, Stevens resigned to "spend more time with his family".<ref>{{cite web|title=Wild Assistant Coach Scott Stevens Resigns|url=https://www.nhl.com/wild/news/scott-stevens-resignation-053017/c-289674682|website=NHL.com|date=30 May 2017|access-date=30 May 2017}}</ref>

==International play==
In addition to his NHL career, Stevens represented Canada in several international ice hockey competitions. He attended summer camp with [[Canada men's national junior ice hockey team|Team Canada]] before the [[1983 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships|1983 World Junior Championships]], but because of his commitment to the Capitals, he was unable to join the team.<ref name="StevensDraft"/>  His first experience with [[Canada men's national ice hockey team|the senior team]] was at the [[1983 World Ice Hockey Championships]], where he won a bronze medal.<ref name="StevensHall"/> The following year he made the Canadian team for the [[1984 Canada Cup]], but he did not play.<ref name="StevensDraft"/> During the [[1985 World Ice Hockey Championships]], he scored a goal and added two assists as Canada finished with a silver medal.<ref name="StevensDraft"/><ref name="StevensHall"/> He played only two games during the [[1987 World Ice Hockey Championships|1987 tournament]]; Canada finished in fourth place.<ref name="StevensDraft"/><ref name="StevensHall"/> [[1989 World Ice Hockey Championships|Two years later]], he scored two goals as Canada once again won the silver medal. During the tournament, he suffered a serious cut when Börje Salming's skate sliced his face; he would receive 88 stitches for the wound.<ref name="StevensDraft"/><ref name="StevensHall"/> He finally won international gold with Canada during the [[1991 Canada Cup]].<ref name="StevensDraft"/><ref name="StevensHall"/>  Five years later, he played in the [[1996 World Cup of Hockey]], the successor to the [[Canada Cup (ice hockey)|Canada Cup]]. Finishing with two assists, Stevens won the silver medal; Canada finished in second place after giving up four goals in the final four minutes of the championship game against the [[United States men's national ice hockey team|American team]].<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.hhof.com/html/GamesSummaryWCUP1996.shtml |title=World Cup of Hockey 1996 summary |publisher=Hockey Hall of Fame |access-date=2010-04-27 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050213221632/http://www.hhof.com/html/GamesSummaryWCUP1996.shtml |archive-date=2005-02-13 }}</ref>

NHL players were first allowed to participate in the [[Ice hockey at the Winter Olympics|Olympic ice hockey]] tournament at the [[1998 Winter Olympics|1998 games]]. Stevens was selected to join Team Canada but finished without a point for the only time in his international career. Canada would finish fourth after losing their semi-final match-up against the [[Czech Republic national men's ice hockey team|Czech Republic]] in a [[Shootout (ice hockey)|shootout]].<ref name="StevensDraft"/><ref name="StevensHall"/><ref>{{citation |last=Farber |first=Michael |url=https://vault.si.com/vault/1998/03/02/was-it-worth-it-despite-the-loutish-behavior-of-the-us-the-expulsion-of-a-swedish-player-and-the-favorites-early-ouster-the-answer-is-yes-this-was-a-dream-of-an-olympic-tournament |title=Was it worth it? |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=1998-03-02 |access-date=2023-02-20}}</ref> Stevens would be part of Canada's orientation camp for the [[Ice hockey at the 2002 Winter Olympics|2002 Games]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2001/09/05/sports/hockey-isles-and-yashin-set-87.5-million-deal-lindros-hits-the-ice.html|title=Isles and Yashin Set $87.5 Million Deal; Lindros Hits the Ice|author=Diamos, Jason|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=2001-09-05|access-date=2010-04-27}}</ref> but he would not make the final roster.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hockeycanada.ca/index.php/ci_id/4089/la_id/1.htm |title=Canada (Final Roster) |publisher=[[Hockey Canada]] |access-date=2010-04-27 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110728002821/http://hockeycanada.ca/index.php/ci_id/4089/la_id/1.htm |archive-date=2011-07-28 }}</ref>

==Legacy==
[[Image:Stevens retire.jpg|thumb|Stevens was the first Devils player to have his number retired; he was honoured at a ceremony at Continental Airlines Arena on February 3, 2006.<ref name="NumberRetired">{{cite web|url=http://devils.nhl.com/team/stevens4banner.htm |title=Scott Stevens: #4 |website=New Jersey Devils |access-date=2008-04-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080321225838/http://devils.nhl.com/team/stevens4banner.htm |archive-date=2008-03-21 |url-status=dead }}</ref>|alt=A large white banner with the number 4 is suspended in air above an ice hockey rink, as the crowd cheers.]]
The longest-serving captain in Devils history, Stevens left a controversial lasting legacy on the NHL.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://devils.nhl.com/team/app?service=page&amp;page=NHLPage&amp;bcid=njd_his_azc_index1 |title=New Jersey Devils Captains: A-Z |website=New Jersey Devils |access-date=2008-04-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080227174227/http://devils.nhl.com/team/app?service=page&page=NHLPage&bcid=njd_his_azc_index1 |archive-date=2008-02-27 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Later on in his career, he mentored the younger Devils defencemen like [[Colin White (ice hockey, born 1977)|Colin White]] and Brian Rafalski, who was Stevens' defensive linemate.<ref name="LeadsByExample">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2000/05/14/sports/hockey-the-devils-captain-leads-by-example.html|title=The Devils' Captain Leads by Example|access-date=2008-04-01|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=2000-05-14|author=Lapointe, Joe}}</ref> Long-time teammate Scott Niedermayer said Stevens was "not the most vocal guy around", but he would talk to players when it was necessary.<ref name="LeadsByExample"/> Stevens was honoured by the Devils by becoming the first player in team history to have his number retired by the team–his number 4 was raised to the rafters on February 3, 2006.<ref name="NumberRetired"/> Additionally, the Kitchener Rangers have retired number 3 for Stevens.

Stevens was also remembered as one of the hardest hitters in NHL history. He has been accused by some of deliberately attempting to injure opponents, while others counter that his hits were legal for the era in which he played and only appeared malicious due to their ferocity. In any event, he was among the most feared defensemen of his day. Among the victims of Stevens' body checks were [[Slava Kozlov]], [[Eric Lindros]], [[Paul Kariya]], [[Shane Willis]] and [[Ron Francis]], the last of whom was inducted with Stevens into the [[Hockey Hall of Fame]] in 2007. One of the more notable cases was young Shane Willis, who endured a concussion and was knocked out for the rest of the series.<ref name="CheckVictims">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/13/sports/hockey/13hall.html?scp=1&sq=%22Scott+Stevens%22+Kozlov&st=nyt|title=Ex-Devil Stevens Considers Next Step After Hall|access-date=2008-04-01|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=2007-11-13|author=Zinser, Lynn}}</ref>
Some players have accused Stevens of playing cheap and intentionally trying to physically injure players permanently. After his check on Shane Willis, Carolina Hurricanes goaltender [[Artūrs Irbe]] said Stevens was "trying to kill [Willis] or put him out of the playoffs". Stevens responded:<ref name="CheckVictims"/>
{{blockquote|What kind of respect do I get?&nbsp;... Just because I'm a physical player, it's O.K. to come at me and do what you want? Hey, it's a hockey game. It's not figure skating. You know what? I can take a hit and I can give a hit. I don't care who it is. No one gets a free ride out there. I don't get a free ride, and no one gets a free ride from me.}}
On the other hand, Willis insisted that the hit was clean, and Kozlov said he was a clean player.<ref name="WillisProdu">{{cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/news/willis-proud-of-the-way-he-played/c-643943publisher=NHL.com|title=Willis Proud of the Way He Played|access-date=2021-04-16}}</ref><ref name="SlamStevens"/> He was often credited with changing the momentum of a game not with a goal, but with a hard check,<ref name="ToughGuy">{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/2004-02-12-stevens-toughest_x.htm|title=Tough guy Stevens has it together|access-date=2008-04-01|newspaper=USA Today|date=2004-02-12|author=Allen, Kevin}}</ref> earning him the nickname "[[Cap'n Crunch|Captain Crunch]]".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2001/04/26/sports/sports-of-the-times-maple-leafs-are-next-on-stevens-hit-parade.html|title=Maple Leafs are next on Stevens' hit parade|newspaper=[[New York Times]]|author=Dave Anderson|date=2001-04-26|access-date=2009-07-16}}</ref> He was named the fifth-most fearsome player in NHL history by the ''[[Sporting News]]'' in 2001 and was voted the toughest player in the NHL by the voters.<ref>{{cite web|title=The tough club |first=Larry |last=Wigge |date=2001-04-02 |work=[[The Sporting News]] |url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1208/is_14_225/ai_72960655/ |access-date=2010-09-26 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707110242/http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1208/is_14_225/ai_72960655/ |archive-date=2011-07-07 }}</ref> Former NHL defencemen [[Dion Phaneuf]] and [[François Beauchemin]] are often compared to Stevens, and Phaneuf says he has idolized Stevens' style of play.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/columns/story?columnist=amber_david&id=3219170|title=Phaneuf talks coaches, contracts, and Canadian rivalries|publisher=[[ESPN]]|author=Amber, David|date=2008-01-28|access-date=2008-04-07}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Stevens met his wife Donna while he was playing junior hockey with Kitchener.<ref name="CupJournal"/> The couple have three children; Kaitlin, Ryan, and Kara and reside in the town of [[Far Hills, New Jersey]].<ref name="StevensStride">{{cite news|url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B07EEDD163EF930A35751C0A9609C8B63&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=1|title=Stevens, True to Form, is Taking Honor in Stride|access-date=2008-04-08|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=2006-02-03|author=Caldwell, Dave}}</ref> He is a fan of the outdoors, and spent his summers away from hockey at [[Kawartha Lakes (Ontario)|Lake Catchacoma]].<ref name="CupJournal"/> He also enjoys duck hunting in his spare time and is a fan of the [[Three Stooges]]. After the [[September 11, 2001 attacks]], he started a program called Scott's Tots for the families of the victims.<ref name="StevensDevilsBio">{{cite web|url=http://devils.nhl.com/team/app?service=page&amp;page=NHLPage&amp;bcid=njd_his_raf_stevens-bio |title=Scott Stevens |website=New Jersey Devils |access-date=2008-04-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080323015555/http://devils.nhl.com/team/app?service=page&page=NHLPage&bcid=njd_his_raf_stevens-bio |archive-date=2008-03-23 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Stevens joined the NHL Network as a commentator in December 2017.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2017/12/ex-devil_scott_stevens_to_join_nhl_network_as_anal.html |title = Ex-Devil Scott Stevens to join NHL Network as analyst|date = 2017-12-04}}</ref>

===Sexual assault allegation===
In May 1990, while playing for the Capitals, Stevens was accused of raping a 17-year-old girl outside a bar, alongside teammates [[Dino Ciccarelli]], [[Geoff Courtnall]], and [[Neil Sheehy]].<ref>{{Cite news|last1=Horwitz|first1=Sari|last2=Davis|first2=Patricia|date=1990-05-16|title=BOSS SAYS GIRL TRUSTED THE CAPITALS|language=en-US|newspaper=Washington Post|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1990/05/16/boss-says-girl-trusted-the-capitals/dff9db26-568e-44bb-ba4a-e5bd57c90fd6/|access-date=2021-06-25|issn=0190-8286}}</ref> The court case fell apart, though a spokesperson for the Metropolitan police at the time{{snd}}with no supporting evidence available for use at trial{{snd}}stated that the police "have sufficient grounds to believe that a criminal offense did occur."<ref>{{Cite news |title=Another Lose-Lose Situation |first=Dave |last=McKenna |date=2006-04-21 |newspaper=[[Washington City Paper]] |url=https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/240639/another-lose-lose-situation/ |access-date=2021-06-25}}</ref>

==Career statistics==
===Regular season and playoffs===
{| border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" style="text-align:center; width:60em"
|- bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! colspan="3" bgcolor="#ffffff" | 
! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff" | 
! colspan="5" | [[Regular season]]
! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff" | 
! colspan="5" | [[Playoffs]]
|- bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! [[Season (sports)|Season]]
! Team
! League
! GP
! [[Goal (ice hockey)|G]]
! [[Assist (ice hockey)|A]]
! [[Point (ice hockey)|Pts]]
! [[Penalty (ice hockey)|PIM]]
! GP
! G
! A
! Pts
! PIM
|-
| 1980–81
| [[Kitchener Ranger B's]]
| [[Mid-Western Junior Hockey League|MWJHL]]
| 39
| 7
| 33
| 40
| 82
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[1980–81 OHL season|1980–81]]
| [[Kitchener Rangers]]
| [[Ontario Hockey League|OHL]]
| 1
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|-
| [[1981–82 OHL season|1981–82]]
| Kitchener Rangers
| OHL
| 68
| 6
| 36
| 42
| 158
| 15
| 1
| 10
| 11
| 21
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[1982–83 NHL season|1982–83]]
| [[Washington Capitals]]
| [[National Hockey League|NHL]]
| 77
| 9
| 16
| 25
| 195
| 4
| 1
| 0
| 1
| 26
|-
| [[1983–84 NHL season|1983–84]]
| Washington Capitals
| NHL
| 78
| 13
| 32
| 45
| 201
| 8
| 1
| 8
| 9
| 21
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[1984–85 NHL season|1984–85]]
| Washington Capitals
| NHL
| 80
| 21
| 44
| 65
| 221
| 5
| 0
| 1
| 1
| 11
|-
| [[1985–86 NHL season|1985–86]]
| Washington Capitals
| NHL
| 73
| 15
| 38
| 53
| 165
| 9
| 3
| 8
| 11
| 12
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[1986–87 NHL season|1986–87]]
| Washington Capitals
| NHL
| 77
| 10
| 51
| 61
| 283
| 7
| 0
| 5
| 5
| 19
|-
| [[1987–88 NHL season|1987–88]]
| Washington Capitals
| NHL
| 80
| 12
| 60
| 72
| 184
| 13
| 1
| 11
| 12
| 46
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[1988–89 NHL season|1988–89]]
| Washington Capitals
| NHL
| 80
| 7
| 61
| 68
| 225
| 6
| 1
| 4
| 5
| 11
|- 
| [[1989–90 NHL season|1989–90]]
| Washington Capitals
| NHL
| 56
| 11
| 29
| 40
| 154
| 15
| 2
| 7
| 9
| 25
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[1990–91 NHL season|1990–91]]
| [[St. Louis Blues]]
| NHL
| 78
| 5
| 44
| 49
| 150
| 13
| 0
| 3
| 3
| 36
|-
| [[1991–92 NHL season|1991–92]]
| [[New Jersey Devils]]
| NHL
| 68
| 17
| 42
| 59
| 124
| 7
| 2
| 1
| 3
| 29
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[1992–93 NHL season|1992–93]]
| New Jersey Devils
| NHL
| 81
| 12
| 45
| 57
| 120
| 5
| 2
| 2
| 4
| 10
|-
| [[1993–94 NHL season|1993–94]]
| New Jersey Devils
| NHL
| 83
| 18
| 60
| 78
| 112
| 20
| 2
| 9
| 11
| 42
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[1994–95 NHL season|1994–95]]
| New Jersey Devils
| NHL
| 48
| 2
| 20
| 22
| 56
| 20
| 1
| 7
| 8
| 24
|-
| [[1995–96 NHL season|1995–96]]
| New Jersey Devils
| NHL
| 82
| 5
| 23
| 28
| 100
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[1996–97 NHL season|1996–97]]
| New Jersey Devils
| NHL
| 79
| 5
| 19
| 24
| 70
| 10
| 0
| 4
| 4
| 2
|-
| [[1997–98 NHL season|1997–98]]
| New Jersey Devils
| NHL
| 80
| 4
| 22
| 26
| 80
| 6
| 1
| 0
| 1
| 8
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[1998–99 NHL season|1998–99]]
| New Jersey Devils
| NHL
| 75
| 5
| 22
| 27
| 64
| 7
| 2
| 1
| 3
| 10
|-
| [[1999–2000 NHL season|1999–2000]]
| New Jersey Devils
| NHL
| 78
| 8
| 21
| 29
| 103
| 23
| 3
| 8
| 11
| 6
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[2000–01 NHL season|2000–01]]
| New Jersey Devils
| NHL
| 81
| 9
| 22
| 31
| 71
| 25
| 1
| 7
| 8
| 37
|-
| [[2001–02 NHL season|2001–02]]
| New Jersey Devils
| NHL
| 82
| 1
| 16
| 17
| 44
| 6
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 4
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[2002–03 NHL season|2002–03]]
| New Jersey Devils
| NHL
| 81
| 4
| 16
| 20
| 41
| 24
| 3
| 6
| 9
| 14
|-
| [[2003–04 NHL season|2003–04]]
| New Jersey Devils
| NHL
| 38
| 3
| 9
| 12
| 22
| —
| —
| —
| —
| —
|- bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! colspan="3"|NHL totals
! 1,635
! 196
! 712
! 908
! 2,785
! 233
! 26
! 92
! 118
! 378
|}

===International play===
{| border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" ID="Table3" style="text-align:center; width:40em"
|- ALIGN="center" bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! Year
! Team
! Event
! Result
! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff" | 
! GP
! G
! A
! Pts
! PIM
|-
| [[1983 World Ice Hockey Championships|1983]]
| [[Canada men's national ice hockey team|Canada]]
| [[Ice Hockey World Championships|WC]]
| {{bronze3}}
| 10
| 0
| 2
| 2
| 8
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[1985 World Ice Hockey Championships|1985]]
| Canada
| WC
| {{silver2}}
| 8
| 1
| 2
| 3
| 6
|- 
| [[1987 World Ice Hockey Championships|1987]]
| Canada
| WC
| 4th
| 2
| 0
| 1
| 1
| 2
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[1989 World Ice Hockey Championships|1989]]
| Canada
| WC
| {{silver2}}
| 7
| 2
| 1
| 3
| 2
|- 
| [[1991 Canada Cup|1991]]
| Canada
| [[Canada Cup|CC]]
| {{gold1}}
| 8
| 1
| 0
| 1
| 4
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[1996 World Cup of Hockey|1996]]
| Canada
| [[World Cup of Hockey|WCH]]
| {{silver2}}
| 8
| 0
| 2
| 2
| 4
|- 
| [[Ice hockey at the 1998 Winter Olympics – Men's tournament|1998]]
| Canada
| [[Ice hockey at the Olympic Games|OG]]
| 4th
| 6
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 2
|- bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! colspan=4 | Senior totals
! 49
! 4
! 8
! 12
! 28
|}

===All-Star Games===
{| border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0" style="text-align:center; width:40em"
|-  align="center"; bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! Year
! Location
! rowspan="99" bgcolor="#ffffff" | &nbsp;
! G
! A
! P
! PIM
|-
| [[37th National Hockey League All-Star Game|1985]]
| [[Calgary Flames|Calgary]]
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[40th National Hockey League All-Star Game|1989]]
| [[Edmonton Oilers|Edmonton]]
| 0
| 1
| 1
| 0
|-
| [[42nd National Hockey League All-Star Game|1991]]
| [[Chicago Blackhawks|Chicago]]
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[43rd National Hockey League All-Star Game|1992]]
| [[Philadelphia Flyers|Philadelphia]]
| 1
| 0
| 1
| 0
|-
| [[44th National Hockey League All-Star Game|1993]]
| [[Montreal Canadiens|Montreal]]
| 0
| 2
| 2
| 0
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[45th National Hockey League All-Star Game|1994]]
| [[New York Rangers|New York City]]
| 1
| 1
| 2
| 0
|-
| [[46th National Hockey League All-Star Game|1996]]
| [[Boston Bruins|Boston]]
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[47th National Hockey League All-Star Game|1997]]
| [[San Jose Sharks|San Jose]]
| 0
| 2
| 2
| 0
|-
| [[48th National Hockey League All-Star Game|1998]]
| [[Vancouver Canucks|Vancouver]]
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[49th National Hockey League All-Star Game|1999]]
| [[Tampa Bay Lightning|Tampa Bay]]
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
|- 
| [[50th National Hockey League All-Star Game|2000]]
| [[Toronto Maple Leafs|Toronto]]
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
|- bgcolor="#f0f0f0"
| [[51st National Hockey League All-Star Game|2001]]
| [[Colorado Avalanche|Colorado]]
| 0
| 2
| 2
| 0
|- 
| [[53rd National Hockey League All-Star Game|2003]]
| [[Florida Panthers|Florida]]
| 0
| 0
| 0
| 0
|-  bgcolor="#e0e0e0"
! colspan=3 | All-Star totals
! 2
! 8
! 10
! 0
|}

==Awards==
;NHL<ref name="StevensHockeyRef"/>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Award
! Year(s)
|-
| [[NHL All-Rookie Team]]
| [[1982-83 NHL season|1983]]
|-
| [[NHL All-Star Game]]
| [[1985 NHL All-Star Game|1985]], [[1989 NHL All-Star Game|1989]], [[1991 NHL All-Star Game|1991]], [[1992 NHL All-Star Game|1992]], [[1993 NHL All-Star Game|1993]], [[1994 NHL All-Star Game|1994]], [[1996 NHL All-Star Game|1996]], [[1997 NHL All-Star Game|1997]], [[1998 NHL All-Star Game|1998]], [[1999 NHL All-Star Game|1999]], [[2000 NHL All-Star Game|2000]], [[2001 NHL All-Star Game|2001]], [[2003 NHL All-Star Game|2003]]
|-
| [[Conn Smythe Trophy]]
| [[1999–2000 NHL season|2000]]
|-
| [[NHL first All-Star team]]
| [[1987–88 NHL season|1988]], [[1993–94 NHL season|1994]]
|-
| [[NHL Plus-Minus Award]]
| [[1993–94 NHL season|1994]]
|-
| [[NHL second All-Star team]]
| [[1991–92 NHL season|1992]], [[1996–97 NHL season|1997]], [[2000–01 NHL season|2001]]
|-
| [[Stanley Cup]]
| [[1995 Stanley Cup Finals|1995]], [[2000 Stanley Cup Finals|2000]], [[2003 Stanley Cup Finals|2003]]
|}

==See also==
*[[List of family relations in the NHL]]
*[[List of NHL players with 1,000 games played]]
*[[List of NHL players with 2,000 career penalty minutes]]

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
* {{ice hockey stats|legendsm=P200704}}
* {{Team Canada}}
* {{Olympics.com}}
* {{Olympedia}}

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