1969–70 St. Louis Blues season
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The 1969–70 St. Louis Blues season involved finishing in first place in the West Division for the second consecutive season. The Blues were the only team in the West Division with a winning record as they finished 22 points ahead of the second place Pittsburgh Penguins. The Blues matched their previous season's total of 37 wins but finished with 86 points, two points shy of the previous season's points total. NHL legend Camille Henry played his final game with the St. Louis Blues. Henry got 3 points in 4 games.
From a goaltending standpoint, the franchise experienced many changes. Glenn Hall had retired at the end of the 1968–69 season but returned. Despite an appearance in the All-Star Game, Jacques Plante played his final season in St. Louis. He was sold by the Blues to the Toronto Maple Leafs for cash, May 18, 1970. Ernie Wakely was acquired from the defending Stanley Cup champion Montreal Canadiens and became the Blues starting goaltender for the following season.
In the playoffs, St. Louis defeated the Minnesota North Stars
4–2 and the Pittsburgh Penguins
4–2 to advance to their third consecutive Stanley Cup Final, where they were swept by the Boston Bruins
. Phil Goyette became the first Lady Byng Trophy winner in franchise history as he led the team with 78 points.
Wakely had to take over from the legendary Glenn Hall. Wakely made the most of his opportunity as he helped lead the Blues to the Stanley Cup finals. The Blues were defeated in four straight games by Bobby Orr's Boston Bruins.
's
sharp goaltending and Bill Goldsworthy
scoring two goals in a 4–2 win for the North Stars. Cesare Maniago
played in goal for Minnesota in game four and picked up a 4–0 shutout, tying the series. Game five at St. Louis Arena
was tied 3–3 when St Louis scored three goals in the third period by Red Berenson, Terry Gray and Jim Roberts and the Blues won 6–3. In game six, Ab McDonald
scored two goals as the Blues eliminated the North Stars by
a score of 4–2.
vs. St. Louis Blues
For the third consecutive year, the Blues were swept in the Stanley Cup finals. This time, they faced the Boston Bruins, who, with stars like Bobby Orr
and Phil Esposito
, were more than a match for them. The first three games were not close. The Blues managed to force overtime in game 4, but Orr scored the most famous goal in NHL history to end the series.
Goaltending
Goaltending
From a goaltending standpoint, the franchise experienced many changes. Glenn Hall had retired at the end of the 1968–69 season but returned. Despite an appearance in the All-Star Game, Jacques Plante played his final season in St. Louis. He was sold by the Blues to the Toronto Maple Leafs for cash, May 18, 1970. Ernie Wakely was acquired from the defending Stanley Cup champion Montreal Canadiens and became the Blues starting goaltender for the following season.
In the playoffs, St. Louis defeated the 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...
4–2 and the 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...
4–2 to advance to their third consecutive Stanley Cup Final, where they were swept by the Boston Bruins
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...
. Phil Goyette became the first Lady Byng Trophy winner in franchise history as he led the team with 78 points.
NHL Draft
Tommi Salmelainen was the first European drafted by an NHL franchise.| Round | Pick | Player | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 19 | Mike Lowe | |
| 3 | 30 | Bernie Gagnon | |
| 4 | 42 | Vic "Skeeter" Teal | |
| 5 | 54 | Brian Glenwright | |
| 6 | 66 | Tommi Salmelainen | |
| 6 | 70 | Dale Yutsyk | |
| 7 | 73 | Bob Collyard | |
| 7 | 77 | David Pulkkinen | |
| 8 | 80 | Patrick Lange | |
| 9 | 82 | John Converse |
Glenn Hall
As he did with the Chicago Black Hawks in 1966, Hall retired from St. Louis at the end of the 1968–69 season. He was talked into returning, usually with a promise of more money, but he didn't profess to enjoy his livelihood. Although Hall stayed in St. Louis, he still got nauseous before each game as he did earlier in his career.Ernie Wakely
Ernie Wakely played 2 games from the Montreal Canadiens from 1962 to 1969. On June 27, 1969, Wakely got his big break when the Canadiens dealt the 28 year old to the St. Louis Blues for Norm Beaudin and Bobby Schmautz. The 1969–70 season was a career season for Wakely. He appeared in 30 games for St. Louis, registering a 2.11 GAA and four shutouts.Wakely had to take over from the legendary Glenn Hall. Wakely made the most of his opportunity as he helped lead the Blues to the Stanley Cup finals. The Blues were defeated in four straight games by Bobby Orr's Boston Bruins.
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | October 11, 1969 | 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1969–70 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-fourth season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a sixth place finish in the East Division in 1968–69, failing to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since the 1957–58 season... ) |
1–0–0 |
| 2 | W | October 15, 1969 | 4–1 | 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Los Angeles Kings season The 1969–70 Los Angeles Kings season was the third ever for the Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League. After qualifying for the playoffs in each of their first two seasons, under the direction of coach Red Kelly , the Kings fell into the basement of the Western Division. The team also... ) |
2–0–0 |
| 3 | W | October 18, 1969 | 4–2 | 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
3–0–0 |
| 4 | L | October 19, 1969 | 2–4 | @ 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Detroit Red Wings season The 1969–70 Detroit Red Wings season is noted as being Carl Brewer’s comeback season in the NHL. Baun was reunited with former Toronto Maple Leafs teammates Bob Baun, Pete Stemkowski, and Frank Mahovlich. Brewer signed a contract worth $120,000. Brewer was acquired back in March 1968... ) |
3–1–0 |
| 5 | T | October 22, 1969 | 3–3 | @ 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 ... (1969–70 1969–70 Montreal Canadiens season The 1969–70 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 61st season of play. The Canadiens placed fifth in the East division and missed the playoffs for the first time since the 1947-48 season.-Regular season:... ) |
3–1–1 |
| 6 | L | October 25, 1969 | 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1969–70 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the fifty-third season of play of the NHL Toronto franchise and forty-third as the Maple Leafs. After qualifying for the playoffs the previous season, the Leafs fell to last-place in the NHL East and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Offseason:Punch... ) |
3–2–1 |
| 7 | T | October 26, 1969 | 0–0 | @ 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1969–70 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' third season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers took a chance when they selected a 19-year-old diabetic from Flin Flon, Manitoba named Bobby Clarke with their second draft pick, 17th overall, in the 1969 NHL Amateur Draft... ) |
3–2–2 |
| 8 | T | October 30, 1969 | 2–2 | 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 ... (1969–70 1969–70 Montreal Canadiens season The 1969–70 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 61st season of play. The Canadiens placed fifth in the East division and missed the playoffs for the first time since the 1947-48 season.-Regular season:... ) |
3–2–3 |
| 9 | W | November 1, 1969 | 8–0 | 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1969–70 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' third season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers took a chance when they selected a 19-year-old diabetic from Flin Flon, Manitoba named Bobby Clarke with their second draft pick, 17th overall, in the 1969 NHL Amateur Draft... ) |
4–2–3 |
| 10 | L | November 2, 1969 | 4–6 | @ 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... (1969–70 1969–70 New York Rangers season The 1969–70 New York Rangers season was the 44th season for the team in the National Hockey League. The Rangers compiled 92 points during the regular season and advanced to the playoffs, where they lost in the quarter-finals to the Boston Bruins.... ) |
4–3–3 |
| 11 | T | November 5, 1969 | 4–4 | @ Boston Bruins 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Boston Bruins season The 1969–70 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 46th season in the NHL.The Bruins were coming off of a successful season in 1968–69, as they finished with a franchise record 100 points, sitting in 2nd place in the Eastern Division, however, they would lose to the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern... ) |
4–3–4 |
| 12 | W | November 6, 1969 | 5–2 | @ 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Detroit Red Wings season The 1969–70 Detroit Red Wings season is noted as being Carl Brewer’s comeback season in the NHL. Baun was reunited with former Toronto Maple Leafs teammates Bob Baun, Pete Stemkowski, and Frank Mahovlich. Brewer signed a contract worth $120,000. Brewer was acquired back in March 1968... ) |
5–3–4 |
| 13 | L | November 8, 1969 | 2–5 | @ 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
5–4–4 |
| 14 | W | November 13, 1969 | 4–0 | 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1969–70 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's third season in the National Hockey League. The season saw the Penguins qualify for the playoffs, for the first time in franchise history. The Penguins finished the season in second place in the West Division, 22 points behind the first... ) |
6–4–4 |
| 15 | L | November 15, 1969 | 2–3 | 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 ... (1969–70 1969–70 Montreal Canadiens season The 1969–70 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 61st season of play. The Canadiens placed fifth in the East division and missed the playoffs for the first time since the 1947-48 season.-Regular season:... ) |
6–5–4 |
| 16 | L | November 16, 1969 | 2–4 | @ 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... (1969–70 1969–70 New York Rangers season The 1969–70 New York Rangers season was the 44th season for the team in the National Hockey League. The Rangers compiled 92 points during the regular season and advanced to the playoffs, where they lost in the quarter-finals to the Boston Bruins.... ) |
6–6–4 |
| 17 | W | November 19, 1969 | 4–0 | @ 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1969–70 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's third season in the National Hockey League. The season saw the Penguins qualify for the playoffs, for the first time in franchise history. The Penguins finished the season in second place in the West Division, 22 points behind the first... ) |
7–6–4 |
| 18 | W | November 20, 1969 | 3–1 | 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
8–6–4 |
| 19 | L | November 22, 1969 | 0–5 | 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... (1969–70 1969–70 New York Rangers season The 1969–70 New York Rangers season was the 44th season for the team in the National Hockey League. The Rangers compiled 92 points during the regular season and advanced to the playoffs, where they lost in the quarter-finals to the Boston Bruins.... ) |
8–7–4 |
| 20 | W | November 26, 1969 | 4–1 | Oakland Seals (1969–70 1969–70 Oakland Seals season The 1969–70 Oakland Seals season was the Seals' third season in the NHL. They qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the second year in a row, and were again eliminated in the first round... ) |
9–7–4 |
| 21 | W | November 29, 1969 | 3–1 | 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Los Angeles Kings season The 1969–70 Los Angeles Kings season was the third ever for the Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League. After qualifying for the playoffs in each of their first two seasons, under the direction of coach Red Kelly , the Kings fell into the basement of the Western Division. The team also... ) |
10–7–4 |
| 22 | L | November 30, 1969 | 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1969–70 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-fourth season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a sixth place finish in the East Division in 1968–69, failing to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since the 1957–58 season... ) |
10–8–4 |
| 23 | W | December 3, 1969 | 3–1 | Oakland Seals (1969–70 1969–70 Oakland Seals season The 1969–70 Oakland Seals season was the Seals' third season in the NHL. They qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the second year in a row, and were again eliminated in the first round... ) |
11–8–4 |
| 24 | L | December 6, 1969 | 1–5 | 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Detroit Red Wings season The 1969–70 Detroit Red Wings season is noted as being Carl Brewer’s comeback season in the NHL. Baun was reunited with former Toronto Maple Leafs teammates Bob Baun, Pete Stemkowski, and Frank Mahovlich. Brewer signed a contract worth $120,000. Brewer was acquired back in March 1968... ) |
11–9–4 |
| 25 | W | December 7, 1969 | 4–1 | @ 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1969–70 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' third season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers took a chance when they selected a 19-year-old diabetic from Flin Flon, Manitoba named Bobby Clarke with their second draft pick, 17th overall, in the 1969 NHL Amateur Draft... ) |
12–9–4 |
| 26 | T | December 10, 1969 | 3–3 | @ Oakland Seals (1969–70 1969–70 Oakland Seals season The 1969–70 Oakland Seals season was the Seals' third season in the NHL. They qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the second year in a row, and were again eliminated in the first round... ) |
12–9–5 |
| 27 | W | December 13, 1969 | 8–1 | @ 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Los Angeles Kings season The 1969–70 Los Angeles Kings season was the third ever for the Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League. After qualifying for the playoffs in each of their first two seasons, under the direction of coach Red Kelly , the Kings fell into the basement of the Western Division. The team also... ) |
13–9–5 |
| 28 | W | December 16, 1969 | 6–4 | 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Detroit Red Wings season The 1969–70 Detroit Red Wings season is noted as being Carl Brewer’s comeback season in the NHL. Baun was reunited with former Toronto Maple Leafs teammates Bob Baun, Pete Stemkowski, and Frank Mahovlich. Brewer signed a contract worth $120,000. Brewer was acquired back in March 1968... ) |
14–9–5 |
| 29 | T | December 18, 1969 | 3–3 | Boston Bruins 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Boston Bruins season The 1969–70 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 46th season in the NHL.The Bruins were coming off of a successful season in 1968–69, as they finished with a franchise record 100 points, sitting in 2nd place in the Eastern Division, however, they would lose to the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern... ) |
14–9–6 |
| 30 | W | December 20, 1969 | 3–0 | 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1969–70 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' third season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers took a chance when they selected a 19-year-old diabetic from Flin Flon, Manitoba named Bobby Clarke with their second draft pick, 17th overall, in the 1969 NHL Amateur Draft... ) |
15–9–6 |
| 31 | L | December 21, 1969 | 0–4 | @ 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1969–70 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-fourth season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a sixth place finish in the East Division in 1968–69, failing to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since the 1957–58 season... ) |
15–10–6 |
| 32 | W | December 23, 1969 | 5–3 | 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
16–10–6 |
| 33 | W | December 26, 1969 | 3–1 | 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1969–70 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the fifty-third season of play of the NHL Toronto franchise and forty-third as the Maple Leafs. After qualifying for the playoffs the previous season, the Leafs fell to last-place in the NHL East and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Offseason:Punch... ) |
17–10–6 |
| 34 | L | December 27, 1969 | 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1969–70 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the fifty-third season of play of the NHL Toronto franchise and forty-third as the Maple Leafs. After qualifying for the playoffs the previous season, the Leafs fell to last-place in the NHL East and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Offseason:Punch... ) |
17–11–6 |
| 35 | W | December 30, 1969 | 5–0 | @ 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 ... (1969–70 1969–70 Montreal Canadiens season The 1969–70 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 61st season of play. The Canadiens placed fifth in the East division and missed the playoffs for the first time since the 1947-48 season.-Regular season:... ) |
18–11–6 |
| 36 | W | January 3, 1970 | 6–0 | 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1969–70 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's third season in the National Hockey League. The season saw the Penguins qualify for the playoffs, for the first time in franchise history. The Penguins finished the season in second place in the West Division, 22 points behind the first... ) |
19–11–6 |
| 37 | T | January 7, 1970 | 2–2 | 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1969–70 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' third season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers took a chance when they selected a 19-year-old diabetic from Flin Flon, Manitoba named Bobby Clarke with their second draft pick, 17th overall, in the 1969 NHL Amateur Draft... ) |
19–11–7 |
| 38 | L | January 10, 1970 | 2–6 | 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1969–70 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-fourth season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a sixth place finish in the East Division in 1968–69, failing to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since the 1957–58 season... ) |
19–12–7 |
| 39 | L | January 14, 1970 | 2–5 | @ 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
19–13–7 |
| 40 | W | January 15, 1970 | 2–0 | 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1969–70 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the fifty-third season of play of the NHL Toronto franchise and forty-third as the Maple Leafs. After qualifying for the playoffs the previous season, the Leafs fell to last-place in the NHL East and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Offseason:Punch... ) |
20–13–7 |
| 41 | W | January 17, 1970 | 3–1 | 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Los Angeles Kings season The 1969–70 Los Angeles Kings season was the third ever for the Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League. After qualifying for the playoffs in each of their first two seasons, under the direction of coach Red Kelly , the Kings fell into the basement of the Western Division. The team also... ) |
21–13–7 |
| 42 | W | January 22, 1970 | 4–3 | 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... (1969–70 1969–70 New York Rangers season The 1969–70 New York Rangers season was the 44th season for the team in the National Hockey League. The Rangers compiled 92 points during the regular season and advanced to the playoffs, where they lost in the quarter-finals to the Boston Bruins.... ) |
22–13–7 |
| 43 | L | January 24, 1970 | 2–5 | 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Detroit Red Wings season The 1969–70 Detroit Red Wings season is noted as being Carl Brewer’s comeback season in the NHL. Baun was reunited with former Toronto Maple Leafs teammates Bob Baun, Pete Stemkowski, and Frank Mahovlich. Brewer signed a contract worth $120,000. Brewer was acquired back in March 1968... ) |
22–14–7 |
| 44 | L | January 25, 1970 | 0–2 | @ 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1969–70 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' third season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers took a chance when they selected a 19-year-old diabetic from Flin Flon, Manitoba named Bobby Clarke with their second draft pick, 17th overall, in the 1969 NHL Amateur Draft... ) |
22–15–7 |
| 45 | W | January 28, 1970 | 6–1 | @ Oakland Seals (1969–70 1969–70 Oakland Seals season The 1969–70 Oakland Seals season was the Seals' third season in the NHL. They qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the second year in a row, and were again eliminated in the first round... ) |
23–15–7 |
| 46 | W | January 29, 1970 | 3–2 | @ 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Los Angeles Kings season The 1969–70 Los Angeles Kings season was the third ever for the Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League. After qualifying for the playoffs in each of their first two seasons, under the direction of coach Red Kelly , the Kings fell into the basement of the Western Division. The team also... ) |
24–15–7 |
| 47 | L | January 31, 1970 | 1–2 | @ 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1969–70 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's third season in the National Hockey League. The season saw the Penguins qualify for the playoffs, for the first time in franchise history. The Penguins finished the season in second place in the West Division, 22 points behind the first... ) |
24–16–7 |
| 48 | L | February 4, 1970 | 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1969–70 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the fifty-third season of play of the NHL Toronto franchise and forty-third as the Maple Leafs. After qualifying for the playoffs the previous season, the Leafs fell to last-place in the NHL East and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Offseason:Punch... ) |
24–17–7 |
| 49 | L | February 6, 1970 | 1–2 | Oakland Seals (1969–70 1969–70 Oakland Seals season The 1969–70 Oakland Seals season was the Seals' third season in the NHL. They qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the second year in a row, and were again eliminated in the first round... ) |
24–18–7 |
| 50 | L | February 8, 1970 | 1–7 | @ Boston Bruins 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Boston Bruins season The 1969–70 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 46th season in the NHL.The Bruins were coming off of a successful season in 1968–69, as they finished with a franchise record 100 points, sitting in 2nd place in the Eastern Division, however, they would lose to the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern... ) |
24–19–7 |
| 51 | L | February 11, 1970 | 2–3 | Boston Bruins 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Boston Bruins season The 1969–70 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 46th season in the NHL.The Bruins were coming off of a successful season in 1968–69, as they finished with a franchise record 100 points, sitting in 2nd place in the Eastern Division, however, they would lose to the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern... ) |
24–20–7 |
| 52 | L | February 12, 1970 | 2–5 | @ 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Detroit Red Wings season The 1969–70 Detroit Red Wings season is noted as being Carl Brewer’s comeback season in the NHL. Baun was reunited with former Toronto Maple Leafs teammates Bob Baun, Pete Stemkowski, and Frank Mahovlich. Brewer signed a contract worth $120,000. Brewer was acquired back in March 1968... ) |
24–21–7 |
| 53 | W | February 14, 1970 | 2–1 | 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Los Angeles Kings season The 1969–70 Los Angeles Kings season was the third ever for the Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League. After qualifying for the playoffs in each of their first two seasons, under the direction of coach Red Kelly , the Kings fell into the basement of the Western Division. The team also... ) |
25–21–7 |
| 54 | T | February 15, 1970 | 3–3 | @ 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
25–21–8 |
| 55 | W | February 18, 1970 | 5–2 | 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1969–70 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-fourth season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a sixth place finish in the East Division in 1968–69, failing to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since the 1957–58 season... ) |
26–21–8 |
| 56 | W | February 20, 1970 | 3–1 | @ Oakland Seals (1969–70 1969–70 Oakland Seals season The 1969–70 Oakland Seals season was the Seals' third season in the NHL. They qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the second year in a row, and were again eliminated in the first round... ) |
27–21–8 |
| 57 | W | February 21, 1970 | 4–2 | @ 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Los Angeles Kings season The 1969–70 Los Angeles Kings season was the third ever for the Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League. After qualifying for the playoffs in each of their first two seasons, under the direction of coach Red Kelly , the Kings fell into the basement of the Western Division. The team also... ) |
28–21–8 |
| 58 | L | February 25, 1970 | 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... (1969–70 1969–70 New York Rangers season The 1969–70 New York Rangers season was the 44th season for the team in the National Hockey League. The Rangers compiled 92 points during the regular season and advanced to the playoffs, where they lost in the quarter-finals to the Boston Bruins.... ) |
28–22–8 |
| 59 | W | February 28, 1970 | 3–2 | @ 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 ... (1969–70 1969–70 Montreal Canadiens season The 1969–70 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 61st season of play. The Canadiens placed fifth in the East division and missed the playoffs for the first time since the 1947-48 season.-Regular season:... ) |
29–22–8 |
| 60 | L | March 1, 1970 | 1–3 | @ Boston Bruins 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Boston Bruins season The 1969–70 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 46th season in the NHL.The Bruins were coming off of a successful season in 1968–69, as they finished with a franchise record 100 points, sitting in 2nd place in the Eastern Division, however, they would lose to the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern... ) |
29–23–8 |
| 61 | W | March 4, 1970 | 3–1 | Boston Bruins 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Boston Bruins season The 1969–70 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 46th season in the NHL.The Bruins were coming off of a successful season in 1968–69, as they finished with a franchise record 100 points, sitting in 2nd place in the Eastern Division, however, they would lose to the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern... ) |
30–23–8 |
| 62 | W | March 6, 1970 | 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... (1969–70 1969–70 New York Rangers season The 1969–70 New York Rangers season was the 44th season for the team in the National Hockey League. The Rangers compiled 92 points during the regular season and advanced to the playoffs, where they lost in the quarter-finals to the Boston Bruins.... ) |
31–23–8 |
| 63 | T | March 7, 1970 | 2–2 | @ 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1969–70 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's third season in the National Hockey League. The season saw the Penguins qualify for the playoffs, for the first time in franchise history. The Penguins finished the season in second place in the West Division, 22 points behind the first... ) |
31–23–9 |
| 64 | W | March 11, 1970 | 9–1 | @ 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
32–23–9 |
| 65 | W | March 12, 1970 | 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1969–70 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' third season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers took a chance when they selected a 19-year-old diabetic from Flin Flon, Manitoba named Bobby Clarke with their second draft pick, 17th overall, in the 1969 NHL Amateur Draft... ) |
33–23–9 |
| 66 | L | March 14, 1970 | 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 ... (1969–70 1969–70 Montreal Canadiens season The 1969–70 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 61st season of play. The Canadiens placed fifth in the East division and missed the playoffs for the first time since the 1947-48 season.-Regular season:... ) |
33–24–9 |
| 67 | T | March 17, 1970 | 5–5 | 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
33–24–10 |
| 68 | W | March 19, 1970 | 3–1 | 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1969–70 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's third season in the National Hockey League. The season saw the Penguins qualify for the playoffs, for the first time in franchise history. The Penguins finished the season in second place in the West Division, 22 points behind the first... ) |
34–24–10 |
| 69 | L | March 21, 1970 | 0–2 | 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1969–70 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the fifty-third season of play of the NHL Toronto franchise and forty-third as the Maple Leafs. After qualifying for the playoffs the previous season, the Leafs fell to last-place in the NHL East and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Offseason:Punch... ) |
34–25–10 |
| 70 | L | March 22, 1970 | 0–1 | @ 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1969–70 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-fourth season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a sixth place finish in the East Division in 1968–69, failing to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since the 1957–58 season... ) |
34–26–10 |
| 71 | W | March 24, 1970 | 4–0 | @ 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Los Angeles Kings season The 1969–70 Los Angeles Kings season was the third ever for the Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League. After qualifying for the playoffs in each of their first two seasons, under the direction of coach Red Kelly , the Kings fell into the basement of the Western Division. The team also... ) |
35–26–10 |
| 72 | L | March 27, 1970 | 2–3 | @ Oakland Seals (1969–70 1969–70 Oakland Seals season The 1969–70 Oakland Seals season was the Seals' third season in the NHL. They qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the second year in a row, and were again eliminated in the first round... ) |
35–27–10 |
| 73 | T | March 29, 1970 | 5–5 | @ 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1969–70 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's third season in the National Hockey League. The season saw the Penguins qualify for the playoffs, for the first time in franchise history. The Penguins finished the season in second place in the West Division, 22 points behind the first... ) |
35–27–11 |
| 74 | T | April 1, 1970 | 2–2 | Oakland Seals (1969–70 1969–70 Oakland Seals season The 1969–70 Oakland Seals season was the Seals' third season in the NHL. They qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the second year in a row, and were again eliminated in the first round... ) |
35–27–12 |
| 75 | W | April 2, 1970 | 1–0 | @ 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1969–70 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' third season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers took a chance when they selected a 19-year-old diabetic from Flin Flon, Manitoba named Bobby Clarke with their second draft pick, 17th overall, in the 1969 NHL Amateur Draft... ) |
36–27–12 |
| 76 | W | April 4, 1970 | 3–1 | 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... (1969–70 1969–70 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1969–70 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's third season in the National Hockey League. The season saw the Penguins qualify for the playoffs, for the first time in franchise history. The Penguins finished the season in second place in the West Division, 22 points behind the first... ) |
37–27–12 |
West Division Semi-Finals
In the West Division playoffs, the St.Louis Blues ousted the Minnesota North Stars in six games. The Blues won the first two games at the St. Louis Arena. Game three at the Metropolitan Sports Center featured Gump WorsleyGump Worsley
Lorne John "Gump" Worsley was a professional ice hockey goaltender. Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, he was given his nickname due to friends deciding he looked like comic-strip character Andy Gump.-Career:...
's
sharp goaltending and Bill Goldsworthy
Bill Goldsworthy
William Alfred Goldsworthy was a professional ice hockey right winger who played in the National Hockey League for 14 seasons between 1964 and 1978, most notably for the Minnesota North Stars.-Playing career:...
scoring two goals in a 4–2 win for the North Stars. Cesare Maniago
Cesare Maniago
Cesare "Hail Cesare" Maniago is a retired National Hockey League goaltender, most notably for the Minnesota North Stars, for whom he remains the 2nd all-time leader in games played in goal.- Playing history :...
played in goal for Minnesota in game four and picked up a 4–0 shutout, tying the series. Game five at St. Louis Arena
was tied 3–3 when St Louis scored three goals in the third period by Red Berenson, Terry Gray and Jim Roberts and the Blues won 6–3. In game six, Ab McDonald
Ab McDonald
Alvin Brian "Ab" McDonald is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward.McDonald began his National Hockey League career with the Montreal Canadiens in 1958 and retired in 1972. He also played for the Chicago Black Hawks, Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the St. Louis Blues...
scored two goals as the Blues eliminated the North Stars by
a score of 4–2.
Stanley Cup Finals
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...
vs. St. Louis Blues
| Date | Visitors | Score | Home | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3 | Boston | 6 | St. Louis | 1 | |
| May 5 | Boston | 6 | St. Louis | 2 | |
| May 7 | St. Louis | 1 | Boston | 4 | |
| May 10 | St. Louis | 3 | Boston | 4 | OT |
For the third consecutive year, the Blues were swept in the Stanley Cup finals. This time, they faced the Boston Bruins, who, with stars like Bobby Orr
Bobby Orr
Robert Gordon "Bobby" Orr, OC is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Orr played in the National Hockey League for his entire career, the first ten seasons with the Boston Bruins, joining the Chicago Black Hawks for two more. Orr is widely acknowledged to be one of the greatest...
and Phil Esposito
Phil Esposito
Philip Anthony Esposito, OC is a former Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Black Hawks, Boston Bruins and New York Rangers. He is an Honoured Member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and is considered to be one of the best to have...
, were more than a match for them. The first three games were not close. The Blues managed to force overtime in game 4, but Orr scored the most famous goal in NHL history to end the series.
Regular season
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 72 | 29 | 49 | 78 | 16 | 13 | 0 | 5 | |
| C | 67 | 33 | 39 | 72 | 38 | 16 | 0 | 8 | |
| RW | 74 | 16 | 43 | 59 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| LW | 64 | 25 | 30 | 55 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 4 | |
| RW | 72 | 28 | 14 | 42 | 61 | 11 | 0 | 5 | |
| LW | 65 | 16 | 21 | 37 | 59 | 5 | 0 | 2 | |
| LW | 56 | 10 | 23 | 33 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 73 | 15 | 17 | 32 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| D | 75 | 6 | 26 | 32 | 128 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| D/RW | 76 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 51 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |
| RW | 59 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 50 | 3 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| D | 75 | 2 | 15 | 17 | 40 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| D | 64 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 26 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| RW | 28 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| D | 57 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 39 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 88 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 24 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 16 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| C | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 68 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 32 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T | GA | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1839 | 32 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 67 | 2.19 | 5 | |
| 1651 | 30 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 58 | 2.11 | 4 | |
| 1010 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 49 | 2.91 | 1 | |
| 60 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4.00 | 0 | |
| Team: | 4560 | 76 | 37 | 27 | 12 | 178 | 2.34 | 10 |
Playoffs
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LW | 16 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 16 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| LW | 16 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | |
| RW | 15 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| C | 16 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
| LW | 15 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 16 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 48 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| D | 16 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 14 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 16 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| C | 16 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| D/RW | 16 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 16 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| D | 16 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 16 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 13 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | GA | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 421 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 2.99 | 0 | |
| 324 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1.48 | 1 | |
| 216 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 4.72 | 0 | |
| Team: | 961 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 46 | 2.87 | 1 |
Awards and records
- Clarence S. Campbell Bowl
- Lady Byng Memorial TrophyLady Byng Memorial TrophyThe Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, formerly known as the Lady Byng Trophy, is presented each year to the National Hockey League "player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability"...
: || Phil GoyettePhil GoyettePhilippe Joseph Georges Goyette is a retired professional ice hockey centreman who played in the NHL for 16 seasons between 1956 and 1972.-Playing career:... - Jacques PlanteJacques PlanteJoseph Jacques Omer Plante was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. During a career lasting from 1947–1975, he was considered to be one of the most important innovators in hockey...
, Goaltender, NHL All-Star Game