1970–71 Boston Bruins season
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The 1970–71 Boston Bruins
season was the Bruins' 47th
season
in the NHL.
in a seven-game upset.
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' 47th
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....
season
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
- Bobby Orr signed the NHL’s first one million dollar contract (to be paid out over five years).
NHL Draft
| Round | Overall | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Reggie Leach Reggie Leach Reginald Joseph Leach is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Boston Bruins, California Golden Seals, Philadelphia Flyers and Detroit Red Wings. He is best known for his time in Philadelphia, winning a Stanley Cup with... |
| 1 | 4 | Rick MacLeish Rick MacLeish Richard George MacLeish is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League with the Philadelphia Flyers, Hartford Whalers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Detroit Red Wings... |
| 1 | 9 | Ron Plumb Ron Plumb Ronald William Plumb is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman.-Playing career:A Peterborough Petes junior player who won the Max Kaminsky Trophy as the league's best defenceman in 1970, Plumb was drafted 9th overall by the Boston Bruins in the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft... |
| 1 | 13 | Bob Stewart |
| 2 | 27 | Dan Bouchard Dan Bouchard Daniel Hector "Bouch" Bouchard is a retired professional ice hockey goaltender. He played in the National Hockey League with the Atlanta Flames, Calgary Flames, Quebec Nordiques, and Winnipeg Jets.-Career:... |
| 3 | 41 | Ray Brownlee |
| 4 | 55 | Gord Davies |
| 5 | 69 | Bob Roselle |
| 6 | 83 | Murray Wing Murray Wing Murray Alan Wing is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played in one National Hockey League game for the Detroit Red Wings during the 1973–74 NHL season.-External links:... |
| 7 | 96 | Glenn Siddall |
Regular season
The 1970-71 Bruins set an NHL record by having 10 different skaters score 20 goals or more in a season. The record was broken by the 1977-78 Bruins when they had 11 different skaters with 20 goals or more.Playoffs
The postseason ended too soon for the Bruins as they lost in the opening round to the Montreal Canadiens and their rookie goaltender Ken DrydenKen Dryden
Kenneth Wayne Dryden, PC, is a Canadian politician, lawyer, businessman, author, and former NHL goaltender. Dryden is married with two children and four grandchildren and is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame...
in a seven-game upset.
Season standings
| East Division | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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... |
78 | 57 | 14 | 7 | 121 | 399 | 207 | 1154 |
| 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... |
78 | 49 | 18 | 11 | 109 | 259 | 177 | 952 |
| 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 ... |
78 | 42 | 23 | 13 | 97 | 291 | 216 | 1271 |
| 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... |
78 | 37 | 33 | 8 | 82 | 248 | 211 | 1133 |
| Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... |
78 | 24 | 39 | 15 | 63 | 217 | 291 | 1188 |
| Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... |
78 | 24 | 46 | 8 | 56 | 229 | 296 | 1371 |
| 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... |
78 | 22 | 45 | 11 | 55 | 209 | 308 | 988 |
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | October 11, 1970 | 7–3 | 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Detroit Red Wings season The 1970–71 Detroit Red Wings season was Gordie Howe's final season with the Red Wings. Ned Harkness was hired as coach in 1970 and was promoted to general manager midway through the season. His background was a successful college hockey coach. He tried to force his two-way style of play on a... ) |
1–0–0 |
| 2 | W | October 14, 1970 | 8–5 | @ 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Los Angeles Kings season The 1970–71 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' fourth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings finished in fifth place in the West Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Schedule and results:-Player stats:... ) |
2–0–0 |
| 3 | W | October 16, 1970 | 5–1 | @ California Golden Seals California Golden Seals The California Golden Seals were a team in the National Hockey League from 1967–76. Initially named California Seals, the team was renamed Oakland Seals part-way through the 1967–68 season, and then to California Golden Seals in 1970. The Seals were one of six teams added to the league as part of... (1970–71 1970–71 California Golden Seals season The 1970–71 California Golden Seals season was the Seals' fourth in the NHL, but their first as the Golden Seals. Oakland Athletics owner Charlie O. Finley bought the team in the offseason for approximately $4,500,000... ) |
3–0–0 |
| 4 | W | October 18, 1970 | 5–3 | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1970–71 1970–71 Vancouver Canucks season The 1970–71 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks' first in the NHL. They joined the league on May 22, 1970, along with the Buffalo Sabres. After not being awarded an expansion team in 1967 when the league added six teams, Vancouver finally joined the NHL in 1970 for a price of $6 million... ) |
4–0–0 |
| 5 | T | October 22, 1970 | 3–3 | 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1970–71 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-fifth season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a first place finish in the East Division in 1968-69, as they had a team record 45 victories and 99 points... ) |
4–0–1 |
| 6 | W | October 25, 1970 | 4–3 | 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1970–71 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' fourth season in the National Hockey League .Bobby Clarke suffered no sophomore slump as he led the team in goals , assists , and points in 1970–71. He was, however, held scoreless in the playoffs as the Flyers were swept in four... ) |
5–0–1 |
| 7 | L | October 29, 1970 | 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Detroit Red Wings season The 1970–71 Detroit Red Wings season was Gordie Howe's final season with the Red Wings. Ned Harkness was hired as coach in 1970 and was promoted to general manager midway through the season. His background was a successful college hockey coach. He tried to force his two-way style of play on a... ) |
5–1–1 |
| 8 | W | October 31, 1970 | 6–0 | 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... (1970–71 1970–71 New York Rangers season The 1970–71 New York Rangers season was the 45th season for the team.-Schedule and Results:The 1970–71 New York Rangers season was the 45th season for the team.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
6–1–1 |
| 9 | W | November 1, 1970 | 5–0 | 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
7–1–1 |
| 10 | L | November 5, 1970 | 0–2 | St. Louis Blues (1970–71 1970–71 St. Louis Blues season The 1970–71 St. Louis Blues season was the St. Louis Blues' 4th season in the National Hockey League .The Blues began the 1970–71 season with high hopes after making a trip to the stanley cup in the 1969–70 season. They purchased Christian Bordeleau from the Montreal Canadiens, who led the team in... ) |
7–2–1 |
| 11 | T | November 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1970–71 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's fourth season in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Defencemen:... ) |
7–2–2 |
| 12 | W | November 8, 1970 | 6–1 | 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 ... (1970–71 1970–71 Montreal Canadiens season The 1970–71 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 62nd season. After missing the playoffs in the previous season, the team rebounded to place third in the East Division, qualifying for the playoffs... ) |
8–2–2 |
| 13 | W | November 10, 1970 | 6–3 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1970–71 1970–71 Vancouver Canucks season The 1970–71 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks' first in the NHL. They joined the league on May 22, 1970, along with the Buffalo Sabres. After not being awarded an expansion team in 1967 when the league added six teams, Vancouver finally joined the NHL in 1970 for a price of $6 million... ) |
9–2–2 |
| 14 | L | November 14, 1970 | 2–3 | @ 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1970–71 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the fifty-fourth season of the franchise, forty-fourth as the Maple Leafs. Norm Ullman ranked sixth in the league in the scoring with 85 points. The Leafs placed fourth in the East to qualify for the playoffs... ) |
9–3–2 |
| 15 | L | November 15, 1970 | 1–2 | California Golden Seals California Golden Seals The California Golden Seals were a team in the National Hockey League from 1967–76. Initially named California Seals, the team was renamed Oakland Seals part-way through the 1967–68 season, and then to California Golden Seals in 1970. The Seals were one of six teams added to the league as part of... (1970–71 1970–71 California Golden Seals season The 1970–71 California Golden Seals season was the Seals' fourth in the NHL, but their first as the Golden Seals. Oakland Athletics owner Charlie O. Finley bought the team in the offseason for approximately $4,500,000... ) |
9–4–2 |
| 16 | W | November 18, 1970 | 8–4 | @ 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
10–4–2 |
| 17 | W | November 21, 1970 | 5–2 | @ 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1970–71 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' fourth season in the National Hockey League .Bobby Clarke suffered no sophomore slump as he led the team in goals , assists , and points in 1970–71. He was, however, held scoreless in the playoffs as the Flyers were swept in four... ) |
11–4–2 |
| 18 | W | November 22, 1970 | 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1970–71 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's fourth season in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Defencemen:... ) |
12–4–2 |
| 19 | T | November 24, 1970 | 5–5 | @ St. Louis Blues (1970–71 1970–71 St. Louis Blues season The 1970–71 St. Louis Blues season was the St. Louis Blues' 4th season in the National Hockey League .The Blues began the 1970–71 season with high hopes after making a trip to the stanley cup in the 1969–70 season. They purchased Christian Bordeleau from the Montreal Canadiens, who led the team in... ) |
12–4–3 |
| 20 | W | November 26, 1970 | 3–2 | 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1970–71 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-fifth season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a first place finish in the East Division in 1968-69, as they had a team record 45 victories and 99 points... ) |
13–4–3 |
| 21 | T | November 28, 1970 | 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... (1970–71 1970–71 New York Rangers season The 1970–71 New York Rangers season was the 45th season for the team.-Schedule and Results:The 1970–71 New York Rangers season was the 45th season for the team.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
13–4–4 |
| 22 | W | November 29, 1970 | 4–2 | 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1970–71 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the fifty-fourth season of the franchise, forty-fourth as the Maple Leafs. Norm Ullman ranked sixth in the league in the scoring with 85 points. The Leafs placed fourth in the East to qualify for the playoffs... ) |
14–4–4 |
| 23 | L | December 2, 1970 | 3–4 | @ 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1970–71 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-fifth season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a first place finish in the East Division in 1968-69, as they had a team record 45 victories and 99 points... ) |
14–5–4 |
| 24 | T | December 3, 1970 | 4–4 | @ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1970–71 1970–71 Buffalo Sabres season The 1970–71 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' first season in the National Hockey League.The Sabres had the first pick in the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft, which they used to select Gilbert Perreault. Led by Perreault's 38 goals, the Sabres would 24–39–15, ahead of the Vancouver Canucks and Detroit... ) |
14–5–5 |
| 25 | W | December 5, 1970 | 4–2 | @ 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 ... (1970–71 1970–71 Montreal Canadiens season The 1970–71 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 62nd season. After missing the playoffs in the previous season, the team rebounded to place third in the East Division, qualifying for the playoffs... ) |
15–5–5 |
| 26 | W | December 6, 1970 | 6–3 | 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1970–71 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's fourth season in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Defencemen:... ) |
16–5–5 |
| 27 | W | December 10, 1970 | 8–2 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1970–71 1970–71 Buffalo Sabres season The 1970–71 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' first season in the National Hockey League.The Sabres had the first pick in the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft, which they used to select Gilbert Perreault. Led by Perreault's 38 goals, the Sabres would 24–39–15, ahead of the Vancouver Canucks and Detroit... ) |
17–5–5 |
| 28 | W | December 12, 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1970–71 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' fourth season in the National Hockey League .Bobby Clarke suffered no sophomore slump as he led the team in goals , assists , and points in 1970–71. He was, however, held scoreless in the playoffs as the Flyers were swept in four... ) |
18–5–5 |
| 29 | W | December 13, 1970 | 6–2 | 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Detroit Red Wings season The 1970–71 Detroit Red Wings season was Gordie Howe's final season with the Red Wings. Ned Harkness was hired as coach in 1970 and was promoted to general manager midway through the season. His background was a successful college hockey coach. He tried to force his two-way style of play on a... ) |
19–5–5 |
| 30 | W | December 16, 1970 | 6–4 | 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Los Angeles Kings season The 1970–71 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' fourth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings finished in fifth place in the West Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Schedule and results:-Player stats:... ) |
20–5–5 |
| 31 | W | December 19, 1970 | 7–1 | @ St. Louis Blues (1970–71 1970–71 St. Louis Blues season The 1970–71 St. Louis Blues season was the St. Louis Blues' 4th season in the National Hockey League .The Blues began the 1970–71 season with high hopes after making a trip to the stanley cup in the 1969–70 season. They purchased Christian Bordeleau from the Montreal Canadiens, who led the team in... ) |
21–5–5 |
| 32 | W | December 20, 1970 | 7–2 | 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
22–5–5 |
| 33 | W | December 23, 1970 | 2–1 | @ 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Detroit Red Wings season The 1970–71 Detroit Red Wings season was Gordie Howe's final season with the Red Wings. Ned Harkness was hired as coach in 1970 and was promoted to general manager midway through the season. His background was a successful college hockey coach. He tried to force his two-way style of play on a... ) |
23–5–5 |
| 34 | W | December 25, 1970 | 8–4 | 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1970–71 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's fourth season in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Defencemen:... ) |
24–5–5 |
| 35 | L | December 26, 1970 | 2–4 | @ 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1970–71 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's fourth season in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Defencemen:... ) |
24–6–5 |
| 36 | W | December 30, 1970 | 6–2 | @ 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
25–6–5 |
| 37 | W | January 1, 1971 | 9–4 | @ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1970–71 1970–71 Buffalo Sabres season The 1970–71 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' first season in the National Hockey League.The Sabres had the first pick in the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft, which they used to select Gilbert Perreault. Led by Perreault's 38 goals, the Sabres would 24–39–15, ahead of the Vancouver Canucks and Detroit... ) |
26–6–5 |
| 38 | W | January 3, 1971 | 5–1 | @ 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1970–71 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' fourth season in the National Hockey League .Bobby Clarke suffered no sophomore slump as he led the team in goals , assists , and points in 1970–71. He was, however, held scoreless in the playoffs as the Flyers were swept in four... ) |
27–6–5 |
| 39 | W | January 7, 1971 | 6–4 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1970–71 1970–71 Vancouver Canucks season The 1970–71 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks' first in the NHL. They joined the league on May 22, 1970, along with the Buffalo Sabres. After not being awarded an expansion team in 1967 when the league added six teams, Vancouver finally joined the NHL in 1970 for a price of $6 million... ) |
28–6–5 |
| 40 | L | January 9, 1971 | 3–4 | @ 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1970–71 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-fifth season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a first place finish in the East Division in 1968-69, as they had a team record 45 victories and 99 points... ) |
28–7–5 |
| 41 | W | January 10, 1971 | 7–4 | California Golden Seals California Golden Seals The California Golden Seals were a team in the National Hockey League from 1967–76. Initially named California Seals, the team was renamed Oakland Seals part-way through the 1967–68 season, and then to California Golden Seals in 1970. The Seals were one of six teams added to the league as part of... (1970–71 1970–71 California Golden Seals season The 1970–71 California Golden Seals season was the Seals' fourth in the NHL, but their first as the Golden Seals. Oakland Athletics owner Charlie O. Finley bought the team in the offseason for approximately $4,500,000... ) |
29–7–5 |
| 42 | W | January 14, 1971 | 9–5 | 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Los Angeles Kings season The 1970–71 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' fourth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings finished in fifth place in the West Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Schedule and results:-Player stats:... ) |
30–7–5 |
| 43 | L | January 16, 1971 | 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 ... (1970–71 1970–71 Montreal Canadiens season The 1970–71 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 62nd season. After missing the playoffs in the previous season, the team rebounded to place third in the East Division, qualifying for the playoffs... ) |
30–8–5 |
| 44 | W | January 17, 1971 | 9–1 | 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1970–71 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the fifty-fourth season of the franchise, forty-fourth as the Maple Leafs. Norm Ullman ranked sixth in the league in the scoring with 85 points. The Leafs placed fourth in the East to qualify for the playoffs... ) |
31–8–5 |
| 45 | W | January 23, 1971 | 6–2 | 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1970–71 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-fifth season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a first place finish in the East Division in 1968-69, as they had a team record 45 victories and 99 points... ) |
32–8–5 |
| 46 | W | January 24, 1971 | 4–2 | 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 ... (1970–71 1970–71 Montreal Canadiens season The 1970–71 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 62nd season. After missing the playoffs in the previous season, the team rebounded to place third in the East Division, qualifying for the playoffs... ) |
33–8–5 |
| 47 | T | January 27, 1971 | 2–2 | @ 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... (1970–71 1970–71 New York Rangers season The 1970–71 New York Rangers season was the 45th season for the team.-Schedule and Results:The 1970–71 New York Rangers season was the 45th season for the team.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
33–8–6 |
| 48 | W | January 28, 1971 | 6–2 | 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1970–71 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' fourth season in the National Hockey League .Bobby Clarke suffered no sophomore slump as he led the team in goals , assists , and points in 1970–71. He was, however, held scoreless in the playoffs as the Flyers were swept in four... ) |
34–8–6 |
| 49 | W | January 31, 1971 | 6–0 | St. Louis Blues (1970–71 1970–71 St. Louis Blues season The 1970–71 St. Louis Blues season was the St. Louis Blues' 4th season in the National Hockey League .The Blues began the 1970–71 season with high hopes after making a trip to the stanley cup in the 1969–70 season. They purchased Christian Bordeleau from the Montreal Canadiens, who led the team in... ) |
35–8–6 |
| 50 | W | February 3, 1971 | 7–3 | 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Los Angeles Kings season The 1970–71 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' fourth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings finished in fifth place in the West Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Schedule and results:-Player stats:... ) |
36–8–6 |
| 51 | W | February 6, 1971 | 4–3 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1970–71 1970–71 Buffalo Sabres season The 1970–71 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' first season in the National Hockey League.The Sabres had the first pick in the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft, which they used to select Gilbert Perreault. Led by Perreault's 38 goals, the Sabres would 24–39–15, ahead of the Vancouver Canucks and Detroit... ) |
37–8–6 |
| 52 | T | February 7, 1971 | 4–4 | 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
37–8–7 |
| 53 | W | February 9, 1971 | 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... (1970–71 1970–71 New York Rangers season The 1970–71 New York Rangers season was the 45th season for the team.-Schedule and Results:The 1970–71 New York Rangers season was the 45th season for the team.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
38–8–7 |
| 54 | W | February 11, 1971 | 5–3 | @ St. Louis Blues (1970–71 1970–71 St. Louis Blues season The 1970–71 St. Louis Blues season was the St. Louis Blues' 4th season in the National Hockey League .The Blues began the 1970–71 season with high hopes after making a trip to the stanley cup in the 1969–70 season. They purchased Christian Bordeleau from the Montreal Canadiens, who led the team in... ) |
39–8–7 |
| 55 | W | February 14, 1971 | 5–1 | @ 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1970–71 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the fifty-fourth season of the franchise, forty-fourth as the Maple Leafs. Norm Ullman ranked sixth in the league in the scoring with 85 points. The Leafs placed fourth in the East to qualify for the playoffs... ) |
40–8–7 |
| 56 | L | February 16, 1971 | 4–5 | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1970–71 1970–71 Vancouver Canucks season The 1970–71 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks' first in the NHL. They joined the league on May 22, 1970, along with the Buffalo Sabres. After not being awarded an expansion team in 1967 when the league added six teams, Vancouver finally joined the NHL in 1970 for a price of $6 million... ) |
40–9–7 |
| 57 | W | February 19, 1971 | 5–0 | @ California Golden Seals California Golden Seals The California Golden Seals were a team in the National Hockey League from 1967–76. Initially named California Seals, the team was renamed Oakland Seals part-way through the 1967–68 season, and then to California Golden Seals in 1970. The Seals were one of six teams added to the league as part of... (1970–71 1970–71 California Golden Seals season The 1970–71 California Golden Seals season was the Seals' fourth in the NHL, but their first as the Golden Seals. Oakland Athletics owner Charlie O. Finley bought the team in the offseason for approximately $4,500,000... ) |
41–9–7 |
| 58 | L | February 20, 1971 | 4–5 | @ 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Los Angeles Kings season The 1970–71 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' fourth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings finished in fifth place in the West Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Schedule and results:-Player stats:... ) |
41–10–7 |
| 59 | W | February 23, 1971 | 6–3 | @ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1970–71 1970–71 Buffalo Sabres season The 1970–71 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' first season in the National Hockey League.The Sabres had the first pick in the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft, which they used to select Gilbert Perreault. Led by Perreault's 38 goals, the Sabres would 24–39–15, ahead of the Vancouver Canucks and Detroit... ) |
42–10–7 |
| 60 | W | February 25, 1971 | 8–3 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1970–71 1970–71 Vancouver Canucks season The 1970–71 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks' first in the NHL. They joined the league on May 22, 1970, along with the Buffalo Sabres. After not being awarded an expansion team in 1967 when the league added six teams, Vancouver finally joined the NHL in 1970 for a price of $6 million... ) |
43–10–7 |
| 61 | W | February 28, 1971 | 4–3 | 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1970–71 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the fifty-fourth season of the franchise, forty-fourth as the Maple Leafs. Norm Ullman ranked sixth in the league in the scoring with 85 points. The Leafs placed fourth in the East to qualify for the playoffs... ) |
44–10–7 |
| 62 | W | March 2, 1971 | 6–0 | @ 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
45–10–7 |
| 63 | W | March 4, 1971 | 7–0 | California Golden Seals California Golden Seals The California Golden Seals were a team in the National Hockey League from 1967–76. Initially named California Seals, the team was renamed Oakland Seals part-way through the 1967–68 season, and then to California Golden Seals in 1970. The Seals were one of six teams added to the league as part of... (1970–71 1970–71 California Golden Seals season The 1970–71 California Golden Seals season was the Seals' fourth in the NHL, but their first as the Golden Seals. Oakland Athletics owner Charlie O. Finley bought the team in the offseason for approximately $4,500,000... ) |
46–10–7 |
| 64 | W | March 6, 1971 | 6–3 | @ 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1970–71 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's fourth season in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Defencemen:... ) |
47–10–7 |
| 65 | W | March 7, 1971 | 4–1 | St. Louis Blues (1970–71 1970–71 St. Louis Blues season The 1970–71 St. Louis Blues season was the St. Louis Blues' 4th season in the National Hockey League .The Blues began the 1970–71 season with high hopes after making a trip to the stanley cup in the 1969–70 season. They purchased Christian Bordeleau from the Montreal Canadiens, who led the team in... ) |
48–10–7 |
| 66 | W | March 10, 1971 | 8–1 | @ California Golden Seals California Golden Seals The California Golden Seals were a team in the National Hockey League from 1967–76. Initially named California Seals, the team was renamed Oakland Seals part-way through the 1967–68 season, and then to California Golden Seals in 1970. The Seals were one of six teams added to the league as part of... (1970–71 1970–71 California Golden Seals season The 1970–71 California Golden Seals season was the Seals' fourth in the NHL, but their first as the Golden Seals. Oakland Athletics owner Charlie O. Finley bought the team in the offseason for approximately $4,500,000... ) |
49–10–7 |
| 67 | W | March 11, 1971 | 7–2 | @ 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Los Angeles Kings season The 1970–71 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' fourth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings finished in fifth place in the West Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Schedule and results:-Player stats:... ) |
50–10–7 |
| 68 | W | March 13, 1971 | 6–3 | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1970–71 1970–71 Vancouver Canucks season The 1970–71 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks' first in the NHL. They joined the league on May 22, 1970, along with the Buffalo Sabres. After not being awarded an expansion team in 1967 when the league added six teams, Vancouver finally joined the NHL in 1970 for a price of $6 million... ) |
51–10–7 |
| 69 | W | March 16, 1971 | 11–4 | @ 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Detroit Red Wings season The 1970–71 Detroit Red Wings season was Gordie Howe's final season with the Red Wings. Ned Harkness was hired as coach in 1970 and was promoted to general manager midway through the season. His background was a successful college hockey coach. He tried to force his two-way style of play on a... ) |
52–10–7 |
| 70 | W | March 18, 1971 | 7–3 | 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Detroit Red Wings season The 1970–71 Detroit Red Wings season was Gordie Howe's final season with the Red Wings. Ned Harkness was hired as coach in 1970 and was promoted to general manager midway through the season. His background was a successful college hockey coach. He tried to force his two-way style of play on a... ) |
53–10–7 |
| 71 | W | March 20, 1971 | 5–3 | 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1970–71 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' fourth season in the National Hockey League .Bobby Clarke suffered no sophomore slump as he led the team in goals , assists , and points in 1970–71. He was, however, held scoreless in the playoffs as the Flyers were swept in four... ) |
54–10–7 |
| 72 | L | March 21, 1971 | 5–7 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1970–71 1970–71 Buffalo Sabres season The 1970–71 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' first season in the National Hockey League.The Sabres had the first pick in the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft, which they used to select Gilbert Perreault. Led by Perreault's 38 goals, the Sabres would 24–39–15, ahead of the Vancouver Canucks and Detroit... ) |
54–11–7 |
| 73 | L | March 24, 1971 | 1–2 | @ 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1970–71 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-fifth season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a first place finish in the East Division in 1968-69, as they had a team record 45 victories and 99 points... ) |
54–12–7 |
| 74 | L | March 27, 1971 | 3–6 | 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... (1970–71 1970–71 New York Rangers season The 1970–71 New York Rangers season was the 45th season for the team.-Schedule and Results:The 1970–71 New York Rangers season was the 45th season for the team.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
54–13–7 |
| 75 | L | March 28, 1971 | 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... (1970–71 1970–71 New York Rangers season The 1970–71 New York Rangers season was the 45th season for the team.-Schedule and Results:The 1970–71 New York Rangers season was the 45th season for the team.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
54–14–7 |
| 76 | W | March 31, 1971 | 6–3 | @ 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 ... (1970–71 1970–71 Montreal Canadiens season The 1970–71 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 62nd season. After missing the playoffs in the previous season, the team rebounded to place third in the East Division, qualifying for the playoffs... ) |
55–14–7 |
| 77 | W | April 3, 1971 | 8–3 | @ 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1970–71 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the fifty-fourth season of the franchise, forty-fourth as the Maple Leafs. Norm Ullman ranked sixth in the league in the scoring with 85 points. The Leafs placed fourth in the East to qualify for the playoffs... ) |
56–14–7 |
| 78 | W | April 4, 1971 | 7–2 | 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 ... (1970–71 1970–71 Montreal Canadiens season The 1970–71 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 62nd season. After missing the playoffs in the previous season, the team rebounded to place third in the East Division, qualifying for the playoffs... ) |
57–14–7 |
Regular season
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 78 | 76 | 76 | 152 | 71 | 71 | 25 | 1 | 16 | |
| D | 78 | 37 | 102 | 139 | 91 | 124 | 5 | 3 | 5 | |
| LW | 78 | 51 | 65 | 116 | 8 | 36 | 22 | 0 | 5 | |
| RW | 78 | 43 | 62 | 105 | 113 | 71 | 4 | 0 | 7 | |
| LW | 77 | 21 | 58 | 79 | 100 | 59 | 4 | 0 | 3 | |
| RW | 65 | 31 | 46 | 77 | 120 | 27 | 11 | 0 | 3 | |
| LW | 75 | 24 | 52 | 76 | 12 | 32 | 8 | 0 | 3 | |
| C | 71 | 29 | 34 | 63 | 130 | 39 | 1 | 6 | 0 | |
| D/RW | 78 | 25 | 34 | 59 | 48 | 58 | 0 | 7 | 5 | |
| LW | 69 | 22 | 24 | 46 | 44 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| D | 73 | 7 | 38 | 45 | 68 | 94 | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
| D | 78 | 5 | 37 | 42 | 60 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 75 | 15 | 13 | 28 | 30 | 20 | 0 | 6 | 2 | |
| D | 74 | 4 | 21 | 25 | 141 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| D | 67 | 4 | 19 | 23 | 44 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| C | 22 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 23 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 36 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 44 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 38 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T | GA | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2280 | 38 | 30 | 6 | 2 | 96 | 2.53 | 4 | |
| 2400 | 40 | 27 | 8 | 5 | 109 | 2.72 | 3 | |
| Team: | 4680 | 78 | 57 | 14 | 7 | 205 | 2.63 | 7 |
Playoffs
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 7 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| C | 7 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 7 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 7 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| RW | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| C | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D/RW | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| D | 7 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | GA | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 360 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 3.50 | 0 | |
| 60 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7.00 | 0 | |
| Team: | 420 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 28 | 4.00 | 0 |
Roster
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Awards and records
- Prince of Wales TrophyPrince of Wales TrophyThe Prince of Wales Trophy, also known as the Wales Trophy, is an award presented by the National Hockey League to the Eastern Conference playoff champions, prior to the final series of games for the Stanley Cup...
: || Boston BruinsBoston BruinsThe 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... - Art Ross Memorial Trophy: || Phil EspositoPhil EspositoPhilip 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...
- Hart Memorial TrophyHart Memorial TrophyThe Hart Memorial Trophy, originally known as the Hart Trophy, the "oldest and most prestigious individual award in hockey", is awarded annually to the "player adjudged most valuable to his team" in the National Hockey League . The Hart Memorial Trophy has been awarded 86 times to 53 different...
: || Bobby OrrBobby OrrRobert 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... - James Norris Memorial TrophyJames Norris Memorial TrophyThe James Norris Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League's top "defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position". The James Norris Memorial Trophy has been awarded 55 times to 23 different players since its beginnings in...
: || Bobby Orr - 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"...
: || Johnny BucykJohnny BucykJohn Paul "Chief" Bucyk is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger and member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. Having played most of his career with the Boston Bruins, he has been associated in one capacity or another with the Bruins' organization since the late 1950s.-Early life:Bucyk... - Lester B. Pearson AwardLester B. Pearson AwardThe Ted Lindsay Award, formerly known as the Lester B. Pearson Award, is awarded annually to the National Hockey League's most outstanding player in the regular season as judged by the members of the NHL Players Association. It has been awarded 40 times to 23 different players since its beginnings...
: || Phil Esposito - NHL Plus/Minus AwardNHL Plus/Minus AwardThe NHL Plus-Minus Award is a trophy awarded annually by the National Hockey League to the ice hockey "player, having played a minimum of 60 games who leads the league in plus/minus statistics." It is sponsored by a commercial business, and it has been known under five different names...
: || Bobby Orr - Johnny Bucyk, Left Wing, NHL First Team All-Star
- Phil Esposito, Center, NHL First Team All-Star
- Phil Esposito, Club Record, Most Points in a Season, 152
- Phil Esposito, NHL Record, Most Shots on Goal in One Season (550)
- Ken Hodge, Right Wing, NHL First Team All-Star
- Bobby Orr, Defence, NHL First Team All-Star
- Bobby Orr, Club Record, Most Assists in a Season, 102
- Bobby Orr, NHL Record, Most Assists by a Defenseman in One Season (102)
- Bobby Orr, NHL Record, Most Points by a Defenseman in One Season (139)