1970–71 Buffalo Sabres season
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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 Red Wings
in the Eastern Division. However, they finished 19 points
behind the Toronto Maple Leafs
in the division, and finished 19 points short of a playoff berth
, joined the NHL in the 1970–71 season. The Sabres' first owners were Seymour and Northrup Knox, scions of a family long prominent in western New York
. The team's name, selected through a fan contest, was chosen because it was known as a weapon carried by leaders, and it is also swift and strong on offense as well as defense. The Knoxes had tried twice before to get an NHL team, first when the NHL expanded in 1967, and then unsuccessfully attempting to buy the Oakland Seals with the intent of moving them to Buffalo
. At the time of their creation, the Buffalo Sabres exercised their option to create their own AHL
farm team
, the Cincinnati Swords
.
, and Foster Hewitt
had become partners in the Vancouver Canucks
of the Western Hockey League
and were in line to become owners of the Vancouver NHL team. But they didn't have the financial resources to buy the team, which went to Medical Investment Corporation (Medicor). Medicor bought the WHL Canucks for $2.8 million, with Imlach making a reported gain of more than $250,000. He was offered a job with the NHL Canucks, but instead accepted an offer from the NHL's other expansion team, the Buffalo Sabres
, as their first coach and general manager in 1970.
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:...
season was the Sabres' first
Buffalo Sabres seasons
This is a list of seasons completed by the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the Sabres have completed in the NHL since their inception in 1970....
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 National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
.
The Sabres had the first pick in the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft
1970 NHL Amateur Draft
The 1970 NHL Amateur Draft was held on June 11, 1970 at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.-Selections by round:Below are listed the selections in the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft...
, which they used to select Gilbert Perreault
Gilbert Perreault
Gilbert Perreault is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played for seventeen seasons with the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League. He was inducted to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1990. Known for his ability to stickhandle in close quarters, he was regarded as one of the...
. Led by Perreault's 38 goals, the Sabres would 24–39–15, ahead of the 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,...
and 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...
in the Eastern Division. However, they finished 19 points
Point (ice hockey)
Point in ice hockey has three official meanings:* A point is awarded to a player for each goal scored or assist earned. The total number of goals plus assists equals total points. In some European leagues, a goal counts as two points, and an assist counts as one...
behind the 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...
in the division, and finished 19 points short of a playoff berth
Offseason
The Buffalo Sabres, along with the Vancouver CanucksVancouver 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,...
, joined the NHL in the 1970–71 season. The Sabres' first owners were Seymour and Northrup Knox, scions of a family long prominent in western New York
Western New York
Western New York is the westernmost region of the state of New York. It includes the cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Niagara Falls, the surrounding suburbs, as well as the outlying rural areas of the Great Lakes lowlands, the Genesee Valley, and the Southern Tier. Some historians, scholars and others...
. The team's name, selected through a fan contest, was chosen because it was known as a weapon carried by leaders, and it is also swift and strong on offense as well as defense. The Knoxes had tried twice before to get an NHL team, first when the NHL expanded in 1967, and then unsuccessfully attempting to buy the Oakland Seals with the intent of moving them to Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
. At the time of their creation, the Buffalo Sabres exercised their option to create their own AHL
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
farm team
Farm team
In sports, a farm team, farm system, feeder team or nursery club, is generally a team or club whose role is to provide experience and training for young players, with an agreement that any successful players can move on to a higher level at a given point...
, the Cincinnati Swords
Cincinnati Swords
The Cincinnati Swords are a defunct American Hockey League team, founded in 1971, when the newly created NHL expansion team, Buffalo Sabres, exercised their option to create their own AHL farm team to replace the team they forced out of the AHL, the Buffalo Bisons...
.
NHL draft
| Round | # | Player | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Gilbert Perreault Gilbert Perreault Gilbert Perreault is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played for seventeen seasons with the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League. He was inducted to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1990. Known for his ability to stickhandle in close quarters, he was regarded as one of the... |
Montreal Junior Canadiens (OHA) | |
| 2 | 15 | Butch Deadmarsh Butch Deadmarsh Ernest Charles "Butch" Deadmarsh is a former ice hockey left wing. He was drafted in the second round, 15th overall, of the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft by the Buffalo Sabres. He played in the National Hockey League for the Sabres, Atlanta Flames, and Kansas City Scouts... |
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| 3 | 29 | Steve Cuddie Steve Cuddie Steve Cuddie is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 221 games in the World Hockey Association for the Winnipeg Jets and Toronto Toros.-External links:... |
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| 4 | 43 | Randy Wyrozub Randy Wyrozub William Randall Wyrozub is a former professional ice hockey centre. He was drafted in the fourth round, 43rd overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft. He played 100 games in the National Hockey League with the Sabres, scoring eight goals and adding ten assists... |
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| 5 | 57 | Mike Morton | ||
| 6 | 71 | Mike Keeler Mike Keeler Mike Keeler is a former professional ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League in the sixth round, 71st overall, of the 1970 NHL Entry Draft; however, he never played in that league. He played two games in the World Hockey Association with the New... |
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| 7 | 84 | Tim Regan Tim Regan (ice hockey) Tim Regan is an American former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the American Hockey League , as well as with the Boston University Terriers and the United States National Team.... |
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| 8 | 97 | Doug Rombough Doug Rombough Doug Rombough is a former professional ice hockey centre. He was drafted in the eighth round, 97th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft. He played in the National Hockey League with the Sabres, New York Islanders, and Minnesota North Stars.In his NHL career, Rombough... |
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| 9 | 107 | Luc Nadeau |
Punch Imlach
After being fired by the Leafs, it was expected that Imlach would join the NHL's new Vancouver franchise. Imlach, Joe CrozierJoe Crozier
Joseph Richard Crozier is a former professional ice hockey defenceman and head coach who played and coached primarily in the minor leagues....
, and Foster Hewitt
Foster Hewitt
Foster William Hewitt, OC was a Canadian radio broadcaster most famous for his play-by-play calls for Hockey Night in Canada. He was the son of W. A. Hewitt, and the father of Bill Hewitt.-Early life and career:...
had become partners in the 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,...
of the Western Hockey League
Western Hockey League
The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada...
and were in line to become owners of the Vancouver NHL team. But they didn't have the financial resources to buy the team, which went to Medical Investment Corporation (Medicor). Medicor bought the WHL Canucks for $2.8 million, with Imlach making a reported gain of more than $250,000. He was offered a job with the NHL Canucks, but instead accepted an offer from the NHL's other expansion team, the 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:...
, as their first coach and general manager in 1970.
Game log
| Regular season results | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
| 1 | W | October 10, 1970 | 2–1 | @ 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... (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:... ) |
1–0–0 |
| 2 | L | October 14, 1970 | 0–3 | @ 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:... ) |
1–1–0 |
| 3 | L | October 15, 1970 | 0–3 | 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... ) |
1–2–0 |
| 4 | L | October 17, 1970 | 1–4 | @ 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... ) |
1–3–0 |
| 5 | T | October 18, 1970 | 1–1 | 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... (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:... ) |
1–3–1 |
| 6 | L | October 22, 1970 | 2–4 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (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... ) |
1–4–1 |
| 7 | W | October 23, 1970 | 4–3 | 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... ) |
2–4–1 |
| 8 | L | October 25, 1970 | 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... (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... ) |
2–5–1 |
| 9 | L | October 27, 1970 | 2–7 | @ 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... ) |
2–6–1 |
| 10 | L | October 30, 1970 | 1–6 | @ 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... ) |
2–7–1 |
| 11 | L | November 1, 1970 | 2–4 | @ 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:... ) |
2–8–1 |
| 12 | L | November 5, 1970 | 1–4 | 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... ) |
2–9–1 |
| 13 | L | November 7, 1970 | 2–11 | @ 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... ) |
2–10–1 |
| 14 | L | November 8, 1970 | 1–3 | 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... ) |
2–11–1 |
| 15 | W | November 13, 1970 | 4–2 | 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... ) |
3–11–1 |
| 16 | T | November 15, 1970 | 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 ... (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... ) |
3–11–2 |
| 17 | W | November 18, 1970 | 7–2 | @ 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... ) |
4–11–2 |
| 18 | L | November 21, 1970 | 0–3 | @ 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
4–12–2 |
| 19 | T | November 25, 1970 | 4–4 | @ 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:... ) |
4–12–3 |
| 20 | T | November 26, 1970 | 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:... ) |
4–12–4 |
| 21 | L | November 29, 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... ) |
4–13–4 |
| 22 | T | December 3, 1970 | 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Boston Bruins season The 1970–71 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 47th season in the NHL.-Offseason:*Bobby Orr signed the NHL’s first one million dollar contract .-NHL Draft:-Regular season:... ) |
4–13–5 |
| 23 | W | December 6, 1970 | 1–0 | 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:... ) |
5–13–5 |
| 24 | L | December 9, 1970 | 1–6 | @ 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... (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... ) |
5–14–5 |
| 25 | L | December 10, 1970 | 2–8 | @ 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Boston Bruins season The 1970–71 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 47th season in the NHL.-Offseason:*Bobby Orr signed the NHL’s first one million dollar contract .-NHL Draft:-Regular season:... ) |
5–15–5 |
| 26 | L | December 12, 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... ) |
5–16–5 |
| 27 | L | December 13, 1970 | 0–4 | 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... (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... ) |
5–17–5 |
| 28 | L | December 16, 1970 | 0–4 | @ 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... (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:... ) |
5–18–5 |
| 29 | W | December 17, 1970 | 4–3 | 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:... ) |
6–18–5 |
| 30 | L | December 19, 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... (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... ) |
6–19–5 |
| 31 | L | December 20, 1970 | 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... (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... ) |
6–20–5 |
| 32 | L | December 22, 1970 | 2–7 | 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:... ) |
6–21–5 |
| 33 | T | December 26, 1970 | 4–4 | @ 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... ) |
6–21–6 |
| 34 | W | December 27, 1970 | 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... (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... ) |
7–21–6 |
| 35 | L | January 1, 1971 | 4–9 | 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Boston Bruins season The 1970–71 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 47th season in the NHL.-Offseason:*Bobby Orr signed the NHL’s first one million dollar contract .-NHL Draft:-Regular season:... ) |
7–22–6 |
| 36 | L | January 3, 1971 | 3–5 | 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... ) |
7–23–6 |
| 37 | W | January 7, 1971 | 7–4 | 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... ) |
8–23–6 |
| 38 | L | January 9, 1971 | 2–3 | @ 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... ) |
8–24–6 |
| 39 | T | January 10, 1971 | 2–2 | 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:... ) |
8–24–7 |
| 40 | L | January 13, 1971 | 2–4 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (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... ) |
8–25–7 |
| 41 | W | January 14, 1971 | 2–1 | 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... ) |
9–25–7 |
| 42 | W | January 16, 1971 | 4–3 | @ 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
10–25–7 |
| 43 | T | January 17, 1971 | 4–4 | 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... ) |
10–25–8 |
| 44 | T | January 21, 1971 | 5–5 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (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:... ) |
10–25–9 |
| 45 | L | January 23, 1971 | 1–7 | @ 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... ) |
10–26–9 |
| 46 | W | January 24, 1971 | 6–4 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (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... ) |
11–26–9 |
| 47 | T | January 27, 1971 | 3–3 | @ 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:... ) |
11–26–10 |
| 48 | W | January 29, 1971 | 4–2 | @ 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... ) |
12–26–10 |
| 49 | W | January 31, 1971 | 6–1 | @ 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... ) |
13–26–10 |
| 50 | W | February 4, 1971 | 5–2 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (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:... ) |
14–26–10 |
| 51 | L | February 6, 1971 | 3–4 | @ 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Boston Bruins season The 1970–71 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 47th season in the NHL.-Offseason:*Bobby Orr signed the NHL’s first one million dollar contract .-NHL Draft:-Regular season:... ) |
14–27–10 |
| 52 | L | February 7, 1971 | 3–4 | 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... (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... ) |
14–28–10 |
| 53 | L | February 9, 1971 | 3–6 | @ 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... ) |
14–29–10 |
| 54 | L | February 10, 1971 | 1–5 | @ 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... ) |
14–30–10 |
| 55 | W | February 12, 1971 | 3–0 | 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... ) |
15–30–10 |
| 56 | W | February 14, 1971 | 3–2 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (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... ) |
16–30–10 |
| 57 | L | February 17, 1971 | 1–5 | @ 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... ) |
16–31–10 |
| 58 | T | February 18, 1971 | 6–6 | 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:... ) |
16–31–11 |
| 59 | L | February 20, 1971 | 5–6 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (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... ) |
16–32–11 |
| 60 | L | February 21, 1971 | 1–3 | 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... ) |
16–33–11 |
| 61 | L | February 23, 1971 | 3–6 | 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Boston Bruins season The 1970–71 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 47th season in the NHL.-Offseason:*Bobby Orr signed the NHL’s first one million dollar contract .-NHL Draft:-Regular season:... ) |
16–34–11 |
| 62 | L | February 25, 1971 | 2–3 | @ 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... ) |
16–35–11 |
| 63 | L | February 27, 1971 | 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... (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... ) |
16–36–11 |
| 64 | W | February 28, 1971 | 5–2 | 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:... ) |
17–36–11 |
| 65 | T | March 3, 1971 | 3–3 | @ 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:... ) |
17–36–12 |
| 66 | T | March 5, 1971 | 2–2 | 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... ) |
17–36–13 |
| 67 | W | March 7, 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... ) |
18–36–13 |
| 68 | L | March 13, 1971 | 0–9 | @ 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... ) |
18–37–13 |
| 69 | W | March 14, 1971 | 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:... ) |
19–37–13 |
| 70 | W | March 18, 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... ) |
20–37–13 |
| 71 | L | March 20, 1971 | 2–5 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (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... ) |
20–38–13 |
| 72 | W | March 21, 1971 | 7–5 | @ 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Boston Bruins season The 1970–71 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 47th season in the NHL.-Offseason:*Bobby Orr signed the NHL’s first one million dollar contract .-NHL Draft:-Regular season:... ) |
21–38–13 |
| 73 | L | March 23, 1971 | 2–7 | @ 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:... ) |
21–39–13 |
| 74 | W | March 26, 1971 | 3–1 | 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... ) |
22–39–13 |
| 75 | W | March 28, 1971 | 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... (1970–71 1970–71 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
23–39–13 |
| 76 | W | March 31, 1971 | 6–4 | @ 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:... ) |
24–39–13 |
| 77 | T | April 1, 1971 | 3–3 | 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:... ) |
24–39–14 |
| 78 | T | April 4, 1971 | 3–3 | @ 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... ) |
24–39–15 |
Forwards
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Perreault Gilbert Perreault Gilbert Perreault is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played for seventeen seasons with the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League. He was inducted to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1990. Known for his ability to stickhandle in close quarters, he was regarded as one of the... |
78 | 38 | 34 | 72 | 19 |
| Phil Goyette Phil Goyette Philippe Joseph Georges Goyette is a retired professional ice hockey centreman who played in the NHL for 16 seasons between 1956 and 1972.-Playing career:... |
60 | 15 | 46 | 61 | 6 |
| Gerry Meehan Gerry Meehan Gerard Marcus Meehan is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger and the former general manager and Senior Vice President of the Buffalo Sabres.-Playing career:... |
77 | 24 | 31 | 55 | 8 |
| Don Marshall Don Marshall Donald Robert Marshall is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward. He was born in Verdun, Quebec.Don played in the National Hockey League from 1951 to 1972. During this time, he played for the New York Rangers, Buffalo Sabres, Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens... |
62 | 20 | 29 | 49 | 6 |
| Eddie Shack Eddie Shack Edward Steven Phillip Shack , also known by the nicknames "The Entertainer" and "The Nose" is a retired Canadian hockey player who played for six National Hockey League teams from 1959 to 1975,Shack was born in Sudbury, Ontario... |
56 | 25 | 17 | 42 | 93 |
| Steve Atkinson Steve Atkinson Stephen John "The Snail" Atkinson was a Canadian ice hockey player who played the positions of center and right wing.... |
57 | 20 | 18 | 38 | 12 |
| Paul Andrea Paul Andrea Paul Lawrence Andrea is a former ice hockey right winger. He played in the National Hockey League for the New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, California Golden Seals, and Buffalo Sabres... |
47 | 11 | 21 | 32 | 4 |
| Al Hamilton Al Hamilton Allan Guy Hamilton is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman, most notably with the Edmonton Oilers of the World Hockey Association... |
69 | 2 | 28 | 30 | 71 |
| Larry Keenan Larry Keenan Lawrence Christopher Keenan is a former professional ice hockey left wing. He played in the National Hockey League with the Toronto Maple Leafs, St. Louis Blues, Buffalo Sabres, and Philadelphia Flyers.... |
51 | 7 | 20 | 27 | 6 |
| Doug Barrie Doug Barrie Douglas Robert Barrie is a former ice hockey defenceman. He played in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Sabres, and Los Angeles Kings. He also played in the World Hockey Association for the Alberta/Edmonton Oilers.In his NHL career, Barrie played in 158 games,... |
75 | 4 | 23 | 27 | 168 |
| Ron Anderson Ron Anderson (ice hockey b. 1945) Ron Anderson is a former ice hockey right winger. He played in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues, and Buffalo Sabres. He also played in the World Hockey Association with the Alberta/Edmonton Oilers... |
74 | 14 | 12 | 26 | 44 |
| Dick Duff Dick Duff Terrence Richard "Dick" Duff was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 18 seasons for the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres, Los Angeles Kings, and New York Rangers in the National Hockey League . He also served as head coach of the Leafs for part of the... |
53 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 12 |
| Floyd Smith Floyd Smith Ronald Floyd Smith was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played 13 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres and who coached for 4 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Buffalo Sabres... |
77 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 46 |
| Reg Fleming Reg Fleming Reginald Stephen "Reggie, The Ruffian" Fleming, was a professional hockey player in the National Hockey League with the Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Black Hawks, Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers and Buffalo Sabres... |
78 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 159 |
| Jim Watson Jim Watson (ice hockey) James Arthur Watson is a former professional ice hockey defenceman. He played in the National Hockey League with the Detroit Red Wings and Buffalo Sabres, and later in the World Hockey Association with the Los Angeles Sharks, Chicago Cougars, and Quebec Nordiques.In his NHL career, Watson played... |
78 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 147 |
| Skip Krake Skip Krake Phillip Gordon "Skip" Krake is a former professional ice hockey centre. He played in the National Hockey League with the Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings, and Buffalo Sabres... |
74 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 68 |
| Tracy Pratt Tracy Pratt Tracy Arnold Pratt is a retired professional ice hockey defenseman who played in the National Hockey League. He is the son of Hockey Hall of Fame defenseman Babe Pratt.... |
76 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 179 |
Defencemen
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Goaltending
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average| Player | GP | W | L | T | SO | GAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|