1967–68 Boston Bruins season
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The 1967–68 Boston Bruins
season was the Bruins' 43rd
season
in the NHL.
that turned out to be one of the most one-sided in the history of the sport. Chicago sent young forwards Esposito, Ken Hodge
and Fred Stanfield
to Boston in exchange for Pit Martin
, Jack Norris
and Gilles Marotte
.
Goaltending
Goaltending
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...
season was the Bruins' 43rd
Boston Bruins seasons
This is a list of seasons completed by the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the Bruins have completed in the NHL since their inception in 1924....
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Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
in the NHL.
Offseason
In 1967, the Black Hawks made a trade with the Boston BruinsBoston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...
that turned out to be one of the most one-sided in the history of the sport. Chicago sent young forwards Esposito, Ken Hodge
Ken Hodge
Kenneth Raymond Hodge, Sr. is a retired hockey player for the NHL Boston Bruins, Chicago Black Hawks and New York Rangers.-Playing career:...
and Fred Stanfield
Fred Stanfield
Frederic William Stanfield is a former professional ice hockey left winger who played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League from 1964 until 1978.Stanfield played 914 career NHL games, scoring 211 goals and 405 assists for 616 points...
to Boston in exchange for Pit Martin
Pit Martin
Hubert Jacques "Pit" Martin was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who served as captain for the Chicago Black Hawks of the National Hockey League from 1975 to 1977...
, Jack Norris
Jack Norris
John Wayne "Jack" Norris is a former professional ice hockey goaltender. Although never drafted, Norris went on to play parts of four seasons in the NHL, along with another four seasons in the WHA. He broke into the NHL in the 1964–65 season, playing 23 games as the backup to Eddie Johnston, but...
and Gilles Marotte
Gilles Marotte
Jean Gilles Marotte was a Canadian defenceman in the National Hockey League with the Boston Bruins, Chicago Black Hawks, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers and St. Louis Blues....
.
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T | October 11, 1967 | 4–4 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1967–68 1967–68 Detroit Red Wings season The 1967–68 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' forty-second season of competition. The Wings finished last in the East Division to miss the play-offs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
0–0–1 |
| 2 | W | October 15, 1967 | 6–2 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1967–68 1967–68 Montreal Canadiens season The 1967–68 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 59th season of play. The Canadiens won their 15th Stanley Cup in club history.-Expansion draft:... ) |
1–0–1 |
| 3 | W | October 18, 1967 | 7–1 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1967–68 1967–68 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1967–68 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-second season in the NHL. The team was coming off their best regular season in team history. In 1966-67, Chicago finished in first place for the first time in club history with a franchise record 94 points. The Black Hawks were then upset... ) |
2–0–1 |
| 4 | W | October 19, 1967 | 6–3 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1967–68 1967–68 Detroit Red Wings season The 1967–68 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' forty-second season of competition. The Wings finished last in the East Division to miss the play-offs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
3–0–1 |
| 5 | L | October 21, 1967 | 2–4 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1967–68 1967–68 Montreal Canadiens season The 1967–68 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 59th season of play. The Canadiens won their 15th Stanley Cup in club history.-Expansion draft:... ) |
3–1–1 |
| 6 | W | October 26, 1967 | 2–0 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Los Angeles Kings season The 1967–68 Los Angeles Kings season was the first season for the Kings in the National Hockey League.-Offseason:The Kings were one of six expansion teams, which doubled the size of the league from six to twelve... ) |
4–1–1 |
| 7 | W | October 29, 1967 | 4–2 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1967–68 1967–68 Pittsburgh Penguins season pThe 1967–68 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their first in the NHL. Pittsburgh was one of six cities awarded an expansion team during the 1967 NHL expansion.... ) |
5–1–1 |
| 8 | L | November 1, 1967 | 1–5 | @ St. Louis Blues (1967–68 1967–68 St. Louis Blues season The 1967–68 season was the inaugural season for the St. Louis Blues. The Blues were one of the six new teams added to the NHL in the 1967 expansion. The other franchises were the Minnesota North Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and California Seals. The league... ) |
5–2–1 |
| 9 | T | November 5, 1967 | 2–2 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Toronto Maple Leafs season The Maple Leafs entered the season as defending Stanley Cup champions. The franchise hosted the 21st National Hockey League National Hockey League All-Star Game... ) |
5–2–2 |
| 10 | W | November 8, 1967 | 6–3 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1967–68 1967–68 New York Rangers season The 1967–68 New York Rangers season was the 42nd season for the team.-Schedule and Results:The 1967–68 New York Rangers season was the 42nd season for the team.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
6–2–2 |
| 11 | W | November 11, 1967 | 2–1 | Oakland Seals (1967–68 1967–68 Oakland Seals season The 1967–68 Oakland Seals season was their first season in the NHL. It began auspiciously, with the firing General Manager Rudy Pilous before the expansion draft. The Seals started their inaugural season with Hall of Famer Bert Olmstead as both coach and general manager, assisted by Gordie Fashoway... ) |
7–2–2 |
| 12 | L | November 12, 1967 | 2–4 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1967–68 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' inaugural season and the first National Hockey League season in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania since the Philadelphia Quakers' 1930–31 season.... ) |
7–3–2 |
| 13 | L | November 15, 1967 | 2–4 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Toronto Maple Leafs season The Maple Leafs entered the season as defending Stanley Cup champions. The franchise hosted the 21st National Hockey League National Hockey League All-Star Game... ) |
7–4–2 |
| 14 | W | November 18, 1967 | 3–1 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1967–68 1967–68 New York Rangers season The 1967–68 New York Rangers season was the 42nd season for the team.-Schedule and Results:The 1967–68 New York Rangers season was the 42nd season for the team.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
8–4–2 |
| 15 | W | November 19, 1967 | 6–2 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Toronto Maple Leafs season The Maple Leafs entered the season as defending Stanley Cup champions. The franchise hosted the 21st National Hockey League National Hockey League All-Star Game... ) |
9–4–2 |
| 16 | L | November 22, 1967 | 1–4 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1967–68 1967–68 Pittsburgh Penguins season pThe 1967–68 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their first in the NHL. Pittsburgh was one of six cities awarded an expansion team during the 1967 NHL expansion.... ) |
9–5–2 |
| 17 | W | November 23, 1967 | 4–2 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1967–68 1967–68 New York Rangers season The 1967–68 New York Rangers season was the 42nd season for the team.-Schedule and Results:The 1967–68 New York Rangers season was the 42nd season for the team.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
10–5–2 |
| 18 | W | November 25, 1967 | 3–1 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1967–68 1967–68 Montreal Canadiens season The 1967–68 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 59th season of play. The Canadiens won their 15th Stanley Cup in club history.-Expansion draft:... ) |
11–5–2 |
| 19 | W | November 26, 1967 | 7–5 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1967–68 1967–68 Detroit Red Wings season The 1967–68 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' forty-second season of competition. The Wings finished last in the East Division to miss the play-offs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
12–5–2 |
| 20 | W | November 29, 1967 | 5–1 | Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1967–68 1967–68 Minnesota North Stars season The 1967–68 Minnesota North Stars season was the team's inaugural season in the National Hockey League . They finished fourth in the West Division with a record of 27 wins, 32 losses, and 15 ties for 69 points. In the playoffs, they defeated the Los Angeles Kings in seven games in the... ) |
13–5–2 |
| 21 | T | December 2, 1967 | 4–4 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1967–68 1967–68 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1967–68 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-second season in the NHL. The team was coming off their best regular season in team history. In 1966-67, Chicago finished in first place for the first time in club history with a franchise record 94 points. The Black Hawks were then upset... ) |
13–5–3 |
| 22 | W | December 3, 1967 | 5–3 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1967–68 1967–68 Montreal Canadiens season The 1967–68 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 59th season of play. The Canadiens won their 15th Stanley Cup in club history.-Expansion draft:... ) |
14–5–3 |
| 23 | W | December 7, 1967 | 3–1 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1967–68 1967–68 New York Rangers season The 1967–68 New York Rangers season was the 42nd season for the team.-Schedule and Results:The 1967–68 New York Rangers season was the 42nd season for the team.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
15–5–3 |
| 24 | T | December 9, 1967 | 3–3 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Toronto Maple Leafs season The Maple Leafs entered the season as defending Stanley Cup champions. The franchise hosted the 21st National Hockey League National Hockey League All-Star Game... ) |
15–5–4 |
| 25 | L | December 10, 1967 | 1–3 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Los Angeles Kings season The 1967–68 Los Angeles Kings season was the first season for the Kings in the National Hockey League.-Offseason:The Kings were one of six expansion teams, which doubled the size of the league from six to twelve... ) |
15–6–4 |
| 26 | L | December 13, 1967 | 2–6 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1967–68 1967–68 Montreal Canadiens season The 1967–68 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 59th season of play. The Canadiens won their 15th Stanley Cup in club history.-Expansion draft:... ) |
15–7–4 |
| 27 | L | December 15, 1967 | 1–4 | @ Oakland Seals (1967–68 1967–68 Oakland Seals season The 1967–68 Oakland Seals season was their first season in the NHL. It began auspiciously, with the firing General Manager Rudy Pilous before the expansion draft. The Seals started their inaugural season with Hall of Famer Bert Olmstead as both coach and general manager, assisted by Gordie Fashoway... ) |
15–8–4 |
| 28 | W | December 16, 1967 | 5–2 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Los Angeles Kings season The 1967–68 Los Angeles Kings season was the first season for the Kings in the National Hockey League.-Offseason:The Kings were one of six expansion teams, which doubled the size of the league from six to twelve... ) |
16–8–4 |
| 29 | L | December 20, 1967 | 3–6 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1967–68 1967–68 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1967–68 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-second season in the NHL. The team was coming off their best regular season in team history. In 1966-67, Chicago finished in first place for the first time in club history with a franchise record 94 points. The Black Hawks were then upset... ) |
16–9–4 |
| 30 | W | December 23, 1967 | 4–0 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1967–68 1967–68 New York Rangers season The 1967–68 New York Rangers season was the 42nd season for the team.-Schedule and Results:The 1967–68 New York Rangers season was the 42nd season for the team.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
17–9–4 |
| 31 | W | December 25, 1967 | 6–3 | Oakland Seals (1967–68 1967–68 Oakland Seals season The 1967–68 Oakland Seals season was their first season in the NHL. It began auspiciously, with the firing General Manager Rudy Pilous before the expansion draft. The Seals started their inaugural season with Hall of Famer Bert Olmstead as both coach and general manager, assisted by Gordie Fashoway... ) |
18–9–4 |
| 32 | W | December 27, 1967 | 7–2 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1967–68 1967–68 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1967–68 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-second season in the NHL. The team was coming off their best regular season in team history. In 1966-67, Chicago finished in first place for the first time in club history with a franchise record 94 points. The Black Hawks were then upset... ) |
19–9–4 |
| 33 | L | December 30, 1967 | 4–5 | @ Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1967–68 1967–68 Minnesota North Stars season The 1967–68 Minnesota North Stars season was the team's inaugural season in the National Hockey League . They finished fourth in the West Division with a record of 27 wins, 32 losses, and 15 ties for 69 points. In the playoffs, they defeated the Los Angeles Kings in seven games in the... ) |
19–10–4 |
| 34 | L | December 31, 1967 | 4–6 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1967–68 1967–68 Detroit Red Wings season The 1967–68 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' forty-second season of competition. The Wings finished last in the East Division to miss the play-offs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
19–11–4 |
| 35 | T | January 3, 1968 | 5–5 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1967–68 1967–68 New York Rangers season The 1967–68 New York Rangers season was the 42nd season for the team.-Schedule and Results:The 1967–68 New York Rangers season was the 42nd season for the team.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
19–11–5 |
| 36 | W | January 4, 1968 | 3–2 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1967–68 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' inaugural season and the first National Hockey League season in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania since the Philadelphia Quakers' 1930–31 season.... ) |
20–11–5 |
| 37 | T | January 6, 1968 | 3–3 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Toronto Maple Leafs season The Maple Leafs entered the season as defending Stanley Cup champions. The franchise hosted the 21st National Hockey League National Hockey League All-Star Game... ) |
20–11–6 |
| 38 | L | January 7, 1968 | 2–4 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1967–68 1967–68 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1967–68 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-second season in the NHL. The team was coming off their best regular season in team history. In 1966-67, Chicago finished in first place for the first time in club history with a franchise record 94 points. The Black Hawks were then upset... ) |
20–12–6 |
| 39 | W | January 11, 1968 | 5–4 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1967–68 1967–68 Detroit Red Wings season The 1967–68 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' forty-second season of competition. The Wings finished last in the East Division to miss the play-offs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
21–12–6 |
| 40 | L | January 13, 1968 | 1–5 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1967–68 1967–68 Montreal Canadiens season The 1967–68 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 59th season of play. The Canadiens won their 15th Stanley Cup in club history.-Expansion draft:... ) |
21–13–6 |
| 41 | W | January 14, 1968 | 9–2 | Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1967–68 1967–68 Minnesota North Stars season The 1967–68 Minnesota North Stars season was the team's inaugural season in the National Hockey League . They finished fourth in the West Division with a record of 27 wins, 32 losses, and 15 ties for 69 points. In the playoffs, they defeated the Los Angeles Kings in seven games in the... ) |
22–13–6 |
| 42 | L | January 18, 1968 | 2–4 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Toronto Maple Leafs season The Maple Leafs entered the season as defending Stanley Cup champions. The franchise hosted the 21st National Hockey League National Hockey League All-Star Game... ) |
22–14–6 |
| 43 | W | January 20, 1968 | 4–2 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1967–68 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' inaugural season and the first National Hockey League season in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania since the Philadelphia Quakers' 1930–31 season.... ) |
23–14–6 |
| 44 | W | January 21, 1968 | 6–0 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1967–68 1967–68 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1967–68 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-second season in the NHL. The team was coming off their best regular season in team history. In 1966-67, Chicago finished in first place for the first time in club history with a franchise record 94 points. The Black Hawks were then upset... ) |
24–14–6 |
| 45 | L | January 24, 1968 | 1–2 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1967–68 1967–68 New York Rangers season The 1967–68 New York Rangers season was the 42nd season for the team.-Schedule and Results:The 1967–68 New York Rangers season was the 42nd season for the team.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
24–15–6 |
| 46 | L | January 25, 1968 | 0–2 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1967–68 1967–68 Montreal Canadiens season The 1967–68 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 59th season of play. The Canadiens won their 15th Stanley Cup in club history.-Expansion draft:... ) |
24–16–6 |
| 47 | L | January 27, 1968 | 2–5 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1967–68 1967–68 Montreal Canadiens season The 1967–68 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 59th season of play. The Canadiens won their 15th Stanley Cup in club history.-Expansion draft:... ) |
24–17–6 |
| 48 | L | January 28, 1968 | 0–1 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1967–68 1967–68 Pittsburgh Penguins season pThe 1967–68 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their first in the NHL. Pittsburgh was one of six cities awarded an expansion team during the 1967 NHL expansion.... ) |
24–18–6 |
| 49 | T | February 1, 1968 | 4–4 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1967–68 1967–68 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1967–68 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-second season in the NHL. The team was coming off their best regular season in team history. In 1966-67, Chicago finished in first place for the first time in club history with a franchise record 94 points. The Black Hawks were then upset... ) |
24–18–7 |
| 50 | T | February 3, 1968 | 3–3 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1967–68 1967–68 New York Rangers season The 1967–68 New York Rangers season was the 42nd season for the team.-Schedule and Results:The 1967–68 New York Rangers season was the 42nd season for the team.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
24–18–8 |
| 51 | W | February 4, 1968 | 5–4 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1967–68 1967–68 Detroit Red Wings season The 1967–68 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' forty-second season of competition. The Wings finished last in the East Division to miss the play-offs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
25–18–8 |
| 52 | W | February 7, 1968 | 6–4 | @ St. Louis Blues (1967–68 1967–68 St. Louis Blues season The 1967–68 season was the inaugural season for the St. Louis Blues. The Blues were one of the six new teams added to the NHL in the 1967 expansion. The other franchises were the Minnesota North Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and California Seals. The league... ) |
26–18–8 |
| 53 | T | February 10, 1968 | 1–1 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1967–68 1967–68 Detroit Red Wings season The 1967–68 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' forty-second season of competition. The Wings finished last in the East Division to miss the play-offs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
26–18–9 |
| 54 | T | February 11, 1968 | 3–3 | St. Louis Blues (1967–68 1967–68 St. Louis Blues season The 1967–68 season was the inaugural season for the St. Louis Blues. The Blues were one of the six new teams added to the NHL in the 1967 expansion. The other franchises were the Minnesota North Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and California Seals. The league... ) |
26–18–10 |
| 55 | L | February 14, 1968 | 1–3 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1967–68 1967–68 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1967–68 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-second season in the NHL. The team was coming off their best regular season in team history. In 1966-67, Chicago finished in first place for the first time in club history with a franchise record 94 points. The Black Hawks were then upset... ) |
26–19–10 |
| 56 | L | February 17, 1968 | 1–3 | @ Oakland Seals (1967–68 1967–68 Oakland Seals season The 1967–68 Oakland Seals season was their first season in the NHL. It began auspiciously, with the firing General Manager Rudy Pilous before the expansion draft. The Seals started their inaugural season with Hall of Famer Bert Olmstead as both coach and general manager, assisted by Gordie Fashoway... ) |
26–20–10 |
| 57 | W | February 18, 1968 | 6–5 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Los Angeles Kings season The 1967–68 Los Angeles Kings season was the first season for the Kings in the National Hockey League.-Offseason:The Kings were one of six expansion teams, which doubled the size of the league from six to twelve... ) |
27–20–10 |
| 58 | L | February 21, 1968 | 3–5 | @ Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1967–68 1967–68 Minnesota North Stars season The 1967–68 Minnesota North Stars season was the team's inaugural season in the National Hockey League . They finished fourth in the West Division with a record of 27 wins, 32 losses, and 15 ties for 69 points. In the playoffs, they defeated the Los Angeles Kings in seven games in the... ) |
27–21–10 |
| 59 | W | February 22, 1968 | 3–2 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1967–68 1967–68 Detroit Red Wings season The 1967–68 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' forty-second season of competition. The Wings finished last in the East Division to miss the play-offs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
28–21–10 |
| 60 | L | February 24, 1968 | 0–1 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Toronto Maple Leafs season The Maple Leafs entered the season as defending Stanley Cup champions. The franchise hosted the 21st National Hockey League National Hockey League All-Star Game... ) |
28–22–10 |
| 61 | W | February 27, 1968 | 5–3 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1967–68 1967–68 Pittsburgh Penguins season pThe 1967–68 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their first in the NHL. Pittsburgh was one of six cities awarded an expansion team during the 1967 NHL expansion.... ) |
29–22–10 |
| 62 | W | February 29, 1968 | 4–1 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Toronto Maple Leafs season The Maple Leafs entered the season as defending Stanley Cup champions. The franchise hosted the 21st National Hockey League National Hockey League All-Star Game... ) |
30–22–10 |
| 63 | W | March 3, 1968 | 9–3 | St. Louis Blues (1967–68 1967–68 St. Louis Blues season The 1967–68 season was the inaugural season for the St. Louis Blues. The Blues were one of the six new teams added to the NHL in the 1967 expansion. The other franchises were the Minnesota North Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and California Seals. The league... ) |
31–22–10 |
| 64 | W | March 6, 1968 | 5–3 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1967–68 1967–68 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1967–68 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-second season in the NHL. The team was coming off their best regular season in team history. In 1966-67, Chicago finished in first place for the first time in club history with a franchise record 94 points. The Black Hawks were then upset... ) |
32–22–10 |
| 65 | W | March 7, 1968 | 2–1 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1967–68 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' inaugural season and the first National Hockey League season in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania since the Philadelphia Quakers' 1930–31 season.... ) |
33–22–10 |
| 66 | L | March 10, 1968 | 5–7 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1967–68 1967–68 Detroit Red Wings season The 1967–68 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' forty-second season of competition. The Wings finished last in the East Division to miss the play-offs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
33–23–10 |
| 67 | W | March 13, 1968 | 2–1 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1967–68 1967–68 New York Rangers season The 1967–68 New York Rangers season was the 42nd season for the team.-Schedule and Results:The 1967–68 New York Rangers season was the 42nd season for the team.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
34–23–10 |
| 68 | L | March 16, 1968 | 0–3 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Toronto Maple Leafs season The Maple Leafs entered the season as defending Stanley Cup champions. The franchise hosted the 21st National Hockey League National Hockey League All-Star Game... ) |
34–24–10 |
| 69 | W | March 17, 1968 | 3–1 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1967–68 1967–68 Montreal Canadiens season The 1967–68 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 59th season of play. The Canadiens won their 15th Stanley Cup in club history.-Expansion draft:... ) |
35–24–10 |
| 70 | W | March 21, 1968 | 8–0 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1967–68 1967–68 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1967–68 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-second season in the NHL. The team was coming off their best regular season in team history. In 1966-67, Chicago finished in first place for the first time in club history with a franchise record 94 points. The Black Hawks were then upset... ) |
36–24–10 |
| 71 | L | March 24, 1968 | 3–5 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1967–68 1967–68 Detroit Red Wings season The 1967–68 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' forty-second season of competition. The Wings finished last in the East Division to miss the play-offs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
36–25–10 |
| 72 | L | March 28, 1968 | 4–5 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1967–68 1967–68 New York Rangers season The 1967–68 New York Rangers season was the 42nd season for the team.-Schedule and Results:The 1967–68 New York Rangers season was the 42nd season for the team.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
36–26–10 |
| 73 | W | March 30, 1968 | 2–1 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1967–68 1967–68 Montreal Canadiens season The 1967–68 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 59th season of play. The Canadiens won their 15th Stanley Cup in club history.-Expansion draft:... ) |
37–26–10 |
| 74 | L | March 31, 1968 | 1–4 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1967–68 1967–68 Toronto Maple Leafs season The Maple Leafs entered the season as defending Stanley Cup champions. The franchise hosted the 21st National Hockey League National Hockey League All-Star Game... ) |
37–27–10 |
Regular season
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 74 | 35 | 49 | 84 | 21 | 9 | 1 | 3 | |
| LW | 72 | 30 | 39 | 69 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 4 | |
| RW | 74 | 28 | 38 | 66 | 107 | 7 | 0 | 4 | |
| LW | 73 | 20 | 44 | 64 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| RW | 74 | 25 | 31 | 56 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 3 | |
| RW | 68 | 18 | 32 | 50 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| C | 71 | 24 | 25 | 49 | 98 | 4 | 1 | 6 | |
| D | 72 | 7 | 36 | 43 | 133 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 70 | 23 | 19 | 42 | 107 | 4 | 0 | 6 | |
| D/RW | 73 | 14 | 22 | 36 | 38 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| D | 46 | 11 | 20 | 31 | 63 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| D | 74 | 4 | 23 | 27 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| LW | 65 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 34 | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
| D | 74 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 150 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 68 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| D | 59 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| LW | 19 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 12 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 47 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T | GA | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2646 | 47 | 23 | 17 | 5 | 125 | 2.83 | 3 | |
| 1524 | 28 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 73 | 2.87 | 0 | |
| 270 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 2.89 | 1 | |
| Team: | 4440 | 74 | 37 | 27 | 10 | 211 | 2.85 | 4 |
Playoffs
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RW | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D/RW | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | GA | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 3.75 | 0 | |
| Team: | 240 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 3.75 | 0 |
Draft picks
Boston's picks at the 1967 NHL Entry Draft.| Round | # | Player | Position | Nationality | College/junior/club team (league) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | |||||