1971–72 Minnesota North Stars season
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The 1971–72 Minnesota North Stars season was the Stars' fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League
(NHL). The Stars finished in second place in the West Division and qualified for the playoffs. The Stars lost in the first round to the St. Louis Blues.
St. Louis Blues win series four games to three.
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...
(NHL). The Stars finished in second place in the West Division and qualified for the playoffs. The Stars lost in the first round to the St. Louis Blues.
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | October 9, 1971 | 4–2 | @ 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... (1971–72 1971–72 Detroit Red Wings season The 1971–72 Detroit Red Wings season was Marcel Dionne's rookie season. The Red Wings placed fifth to miss the playoffs.-Regular season:During his first season for Detroit in 1971-72, Marcel Dionne set an NHL record for scoring by a rookie with 77 points... ) |
1–0–0 |
| 2 | T | October 14, 1971 | 1–1 | 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 ... (1971–72 1971–72 Montreal Canadiens season The 1971–72 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 63rd season of play. The Canadiens qualified for the playoffs but were eliminated in the first round.-Game log:-Playoffs:... ) |
1–0–1 |
| 3 | L | October 16, 1971 | 2–3 | 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... (1971–72 1971–72 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1971–72 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-sixth season in the NHL, and the club's second consecutive first place finish in the NHL West, as they had 46 victories and 107 points... ) |
1–1–1 |
| 4 | W | October 17, 1971 | 3–2 | @ 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:... (1971–72 1971–72 Buffalo Sabres season The 1971–72 Buffalo Sabres season was the Buffalo Sabres' second season of operation in the National Hockey League .-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
2–1–1 |
| 5 | W | October 20, 1971 | 7–0 | 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,... (1971–72 1971–72 Vancouver Canucks season The 1971–72 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks second season in the NHL. They finished 7th in the East Division, good enough for last place in the division.-Game log:-Skaters:... ) |
3–1–1 |
| 6 | W | October 23, 1971 | 5–1 | 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:... (1971–72 1971–72 Buffalo Sabres season The 1971–72 Buffalo Sabres season was the Buffalo Sabres' second season of operation in the National Hockey League .-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
4–1–1 |
| 7 | W | October 24, 1971 | 6–3 | @ 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... (1971–72 1971–72 Los Angeles Kings season The 1971–72 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings finished in last place in the West Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Schedule and results:-Player stats:... ) |
5–1–1 |
| 8 | W | October 27, 1971 | 2–1 | @ St. Louis Blues (1971–72 1971–72 St. Louis Blues season The 1971–72 St. Louis Blues season was the fifth for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the season in third place in the Western Division, with a record of 28 wins, 39 losses and 11 ties, good for 67 points, placing them in the playoffs, where they defeated the Minnesota... ) |
6–1–1 |
| 9 | W | October 28, 1971 | 2–0 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1971–72 1971–72 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1971–72 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's fifth season in the National Hockey League. The team made the playoffs for the second time in franchise history, losing to the Chicago Blackhawks in the first-round.-Game log:-Playoffs:... ) |
7–1–1 |
| 10 | T | October 30, 1971 | 1–1 | @ 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... (1971–72 1971–72 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1971–72 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's fifty-fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League . It was also the fortieth anniversary season of the opening of Maple Leaf Gardens... ) |
7–1–2 |
| 11 | L | October 31, 1971 | 2–5 | @ 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... (1971–72 1971–72 Boston Bruins season The 1971–72 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 48th season in the NHL. For the second time in three years, the Bruins won the Stanley Cup.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Playoffs:... ) |
7–2–2 |
| 12 | W | November 3, 1971 | 2–1 | 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... (1971–72 1971–72 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1971–72 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's fifty-fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League . It was also the fortieth anniversary season of the opening of Maple Leaf Gardens... ) |
8–2–2 |
| 13 | W | November 6, 1971 | 5–1 | St. Louis Blues (1971–72 1971–72 St. Louis Blues season The 1971–72 St. Louis Blues season was the fifth for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the season in third place in the Western Division, with a record of 28 wins, 39 losses and 11 ties, good for 67 points, placing them in the playoffs, where they defeated the Minnesota... ) |
9–2–2 |
| 14 | W | November 7, 1971 | 3–0 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1971–72 1971–72 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1971–72 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' fifth season in the National Hockey League .Bobby Clarke continued to progress as he led the team in goals , assists , and points in 1971–72 and he became the first Flyer to win an NHL award, the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for... ) |
10–2–2 |
| 15 | L | November 10, 1971 | 1–2 | 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... (1971–72 1971–72 Detroit Red Wings season The 1971–72 Detroit Red Wings season was Marcel Dionne's rookie season. The Red Wings placed fifth to miss the playoffs.-Regular season:During his first season for Detroit in 1971-72, Marcel Dionne set an NHL record for scoring by a rookie with 77 points... ) |
10–3–2 |
| 16 | L | November 13, 1971 | 1–5 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1971–72 1971–72 Montreal Canadiens season The 1971–72 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 63rd season of play. The Canadiens qualified for the playoffs but were eliminated in the first round.-Game log:-Playoffs:... ) |
10–4–2 |
| 17 | W | November 16, 1971 | 5–1 | @ 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... (1971–72 1971–72 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1971–72 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's fifth season in the National Hockey League. The team made the playoffs for the second time in franchise history, losing to the Chicago Blackhawks in the first-round.-Game log:-Playoffs:... ) |
11–4–2 |
| 18 | W | November 18, 1971 | 4–3 | 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... (1971–72 1971–72 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1971–72 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's fifth season in the National Hockey League. The team made the playoffs for the second time in franchise history, losing to the Chicago Blackhawks in the first-round.-Game log:-Playoffs:... ) |
12–4–2 |
| 19 | W | November 20, 1971 | 4–1 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1971–72 1971–72 New York Rangers season The 1971–72 New York Rangers season was the 46th season in franchise history. Jean Ratelle, Vic Hadfield, and Rod Gilbert ranked third, fourth and fifth overall in league scoring. The Rangers qualified for the postseason for the sixth consecutive season... ) |
13–4–2 |
| 20 | T | November 21, 1971 | 1–1 | @ 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... (1971–72 1971–72 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1971–72 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' fifth season in the National Hockey League .Bobby Clarke continued to progress as he led the team in goals , assists , and points in 1971–72 and he became the first Flyer to win an NHL award, the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for... ) |
13–4–3 |
| 21 | W | November 23, 1971 | 2–1 | @ 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,... (1971–72 1971–72 Vancouver Canucks season The 1971–72 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks second season in the NHL. They finished 7th in the East Division, good enough for last place in the division.-Game log:-Skaters:... ) |
14–4–3 |
| 22 | W | November 26, 1971 | 2–1 | @ 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... (1971–72 1971–72 California Golden Seals season The 1971–72 California Golden Seals season was the team's fifth in the NHL. The Seals missed the playoffs again, but posted a solid improvement over the previous season and finished sixth in the West Division.-Offseason:... ) |
15–4–3 |
| 23 | W | November 27, 1971 | 3–1 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1971–72 1971–72 Los Angeles Kings season The 1971–72 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings finished in last place in the West Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Schedule and results:-Player stats:... ) |
16–4–3 |
| 24 | W | December 1, 1971 | 4–1 | 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... (1971–72 1971–72 California Golden Seals season The 1971–72 California Golden Seals season was the team's fifth in the NHL. The Seals missed the playoffs again, but posted a solid improvement over the previous season and finished sixth in the West Division.-Offseason:... ) |
17–4–3 |
| 25 | W | December 4, 1971 | 3–1 | 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... (1971–72 1971–72 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1971–72 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' fifth season in the National Hockey League .Bobby Clarke continued to progress as he led the team in goals , assists , and points in 1971–72 and he became the first Flyer to win an NHL award, the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for... ) |
18–4–3 |
| 26 | L | December 5, 1971 | 1–3 | @ 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:... (1971–72 1971–72 Buffalo Sabres season The 1971–72 Buffalo Sabres season was the Buffalo Sabres' second season of operation in the National Hockey League .-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
18–5–3 |
| 27 | L | December 8, 1971 | 1–3 | @ 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... (1971–72 1971–72 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1971–72 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's fifty-fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League . It was also the fortieth anniversary season of the opening of Maple Leaf Gardens... ) |
18–6–3 |
| 28 | L | December 11, 1971 | 3–4 | @ 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 ... (1971–72 1971–72 Montreal Canadiens season The 1971–72 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 63rd season of play. The Canadiens qualified for the playoffs but were eliminated in the first round.-Game log:-Playoffs:... ) |
18–7–3 |
| 29 | L | December 12, 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... (1971–72 1971–72 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1971–72 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-sixth season in the NHL, and the club's second consecutive first place finish in the NHL West, as they had 46 victories and 107 points... ) |
18–8–3 |
| 30 | W | December 15, 1971 | 4–1 | St. Louis Blues (1971–72 1971–72 St. Louis Blues season The 1971–72 St. Louis Blues season was the fifth for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the season in third place in the Western Division, with a record of 28 wins, 39 losses and 11 ties, good for 67 points, placing them in the playoffs, where they defeated the Minnesota... ) |
19–8–3 |
| 31 | L | December 18, 1971 | 1–4 | 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... (1971–72 1971–72 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1971–72 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-sixth season in the NHL, and the club's second consecutive first place finish in the NHL West, as they had 46 victories and 107 points... ) |
19–9–3 |
| 32 | T | December 19, 1971 | 1–1 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1971–72 1971–72 New York Rangers season The 1971–72 New York Rangers season was the 46th season in franchise history. Jean Ratelle, Vic Hadfield, and Rod Gilbert ranked third, fourth and fifth overall in league scoring. The Rangers qualified for the postseason for the sixth consecutive season... ) |
19–9–4 |
| 33 | W | December 21, 1971 | 3–2 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1971–72 1971–72 Los Angeles Kings season The 1971–72 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings finished in last place in the West Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Schedule and results:-Player stats:... ) |
20–9–4 |
| 34 | L | December 25, 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... (1971–72 1971–72 New York Rangers season The 1971–72 New York Rangers season was the 46th season in franchise history. Jean Ratelle, Vic Hadfield, and Rod Gilbert ranked third, fourth and fifth overall in league scoring. The Rangers qualified for the postseason for the sixth consecutive season... ) |
20–10–4 |
| 35 | L | December 26, 1971 | 1–5 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1971–72 1971–72 Detroit Red Wings season The 1971–72 Detroit Red Wings season was Marcel Dionne's rookie season. The Red Wings placed fifth to miss the playoffs.-Regular season:During his first season for Detroit in 1971-72, Marcel Dionne set an NHL record for scoring by a rookie with 77 points... ) |
20–11–4 |
| 36 | T | December 30, 1971 | 2–2 | 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... (1971–72 1971–72 Boston Bruins season The 1971–72 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 48th season in the NHL. For the second time in three years, the Bruins won the Stanley Cup.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Playoffs:... ) |
20–11–5 |
| 37 | W | January 1, 1972 | 3–2 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1971–72 1971–72 Los Angeles Kings season The 1971–72 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings finished in last place in the West Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Schedule and results:-Player stats:... ) |
21–11–5 |
| 38 | W | January 5, 1972 | 4–2 | 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... (1971–72 1971–72 Detroit Red Wings season The 1971–72 Detroit Red Wings season was Marcel Dionne's rookie season. The Red Wings placed fifth to miss the playoffs.-Regular season:During his first season for Detroit in 1971-72, Marcel Dionne set an NHL record for scoring by a rookie with 77 points... ) |
22–11–5 |
| 39 | L | January 8, 1972 | 1–5 | 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,... (1971–72 1971–72 Vancouver Canucks season The 1971–72 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks second season in the NHL. They finished 7th in the East Division, good enough for last place in the division.-Game log:-Skaters:... ) |
22–12–5 |
| 40 | T | January 11, 1972 | 2–2 | @ 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,... (1971–72 1971–72 Vancouver Canucks season The 1971–72 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks second season in the NHL. They finished 7th in the East Division, good enough for last place in the division.-Game log:-Skaters:... ) |
22–12–6 |
| 41 | L | January 12, 1972 | 0–2 | @ 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... (1971–72 1971–72 California Golden Seals season The 1971–72 California Golden Seals season was the team's fifth in the NHL. The Seals missed the playoffs again, but posted a solid improvement over the previous season and finished sixth in the West Division.-Offseason:... ) |
22–13–6 |
| 42 | L | January 15, 1972 | 2–7 | @ St. Louis Blues (1971–72 1971–72 St. Louis Blues season The 1971–72 St. Louis Blues season was the fifth for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the season in third place in the Western Division, with a record of 28 wins, 39 losses and 11 ties, good for 67 points, placing them in the playoffs, where they defeated the Minnesota... ) |
22–14–6 |
| 43 | L | January 16, 1972 | 2–3 | @ 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... (1971–72 1971–72 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1971–72 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-sixth season in the NHL, and the club's second consecutive first place finish in the NHL West, as they had 46 victories and 107 points... ) |
22–15–6 |
| 44 | T | January 18, 1972 | 1–1 | 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... (1971–72 1971–72 California Golden Seals season The 1971–72 California Golden Seals season was the team's fifth in the NHL. The Seals missed the playoffs again, but posted a solid improvement over the previous season and finished sixth in the West Division.-Offseason:... ) |
22–15–7 |
| 45 | W | January 19, 1972 | 4–1 | @ 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... (1971–72 1971–72 Detroit Red Wings season The 1971–72 Detroit Red Wings season was Marcel Dionne's rookie season. The Red Wings placed fifth to miss the playoffs.-Regular season:During his first season for Detroit in 1971-72, Marcel Dionne set an NHL record for scoring by a rookie with 77 points... ) |
23–15–7 |
| 46 | W | January 22, 1972 | 4–1 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1971–72 1971–72 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1971–72 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's fifty-fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League . It was also the fortieth anniversary season of the opening of Maple Leaf Gardens... ) |
24–15–7 |
| 47 | W | January 23, 1972 | 5–3 | 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... (1971–72 1971–72 Los Angeles Kings season The 1971–72 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings finished in last place in the West Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Schedule and results:-Player stats:... ) |
25–15–7 |
| 48 | W | January 27, 1972 | 6–5 | @ 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 ... (1971–72 1971–72 Montreal Canadiens season The 1971–72 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 63rd season of play. The Canadiens qualified for the playoffs but were eliminated in the first round.-Game log:-Playoffs:... ) |
26–15–7 |
| 49 | W | January 29, 1972 | 4–2 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1971–72 1971–72 New York Rangers season The 1971–72 New York Rangers season was the 46th season in franchise history. Jean Ratelle, Vic Hadfield, and Rod Gilbert ranked third, fourth and fifth overall in league scoring. The Rangers qualified for the postseason for the sixth consecutive season... ) |
27–15–7 |
| 50 | T | January 30, 1972 | 1–1 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1971–72 1971–72 New York Rangers season The 1971–72 New York Rangers season was the 46th season in franchise history. Jean Ratelle, Vic Hadfield, and Rod Gilbert ranked third, fourth and fifth overall in league scoring. The Rangers qualified for the postseason for the sixth consecutive season... ) |
27–15–8 |
| 51 | L | February 2, 1972 | 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... (1971–72 1971–72 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1971–72 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's fifty-fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League . It was also the fortieth anniversary season of the opening of Maple Leaf Gardens... ) |
27–16–8 |
| 52 | L | February 3, 1972 | 1–6 | @ 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... (1971–72 1971–72 Boston Bruins season The 1971–72 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 48th season in the NHL. For the second time in three years, the Bruins won the Stanley Cup.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Playoffs:... ) |
27–17–8 |
| 53 | T | February 5, 1972 | 3–3 | 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:... (1971–72 1971–72 Buffalo Sabres season The 1971–72 Buffalo Sabres season was the Buffalo Sabres' second season of operation in the National Hockey League .-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
27–17–9 |
| 54 | L | February 6, 1972 | 0–5 | @ 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... (1971–72 1971–72 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1971–72 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-sixth season in the NHL, and the club's second consecutive first place finish in the NHL West, as they had 46 victories and 107 points... ) |
27–18–9 |
| 55 | W | February 9, 1972 | 4–1 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1971–72 1971–72 Los Angeles Kings season The 1971–72 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings finished in last place in the West Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Schedule and results:-Player stats:... ) |
28–18–9 |
| 56 | W | February 10, 1972 | 3–1 | @ St. Louis Blues (1971–72 1971–72 St. Louis Blues season The 1971–72 St. Louis Blues season was the fifth for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the season in third place in the Western Division, with a record of 28 wins, 39 losses and 11 ties, good for 67 points, placing them in the playoffs, where they defeated the Minnesota... ) |
29–18–9 |
| 57 | W | February 12, 1972 | 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... (1971–72 1971–72 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1971–72 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' fifth season in the National Hockey League .Bobby Clarke continued to progress as he led the team in goals , assists , and points in 1971–72 and he became the first Flyer to win an NHL award, the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for... ) |
30–18–9 |
| 58 | W | February 16, 1972 | 4–2 | 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... (1971–72 1971–72 Detroit Red Wings season The 1971–72 Detroit Red Wings season was Marcel Dionne's rookie season. The Red Wings placed fifth to miss the playoffs.-Regular season:During his first season for Detroit in 1971-72, Marcel Dionne set an NHL record for scoring by a rookie with 77 points... ) |
31–18–9 |
| 59 | L | February 19, 1972 | 4–6 | 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... (1971–72 1971–72 Boston Bruins season The 1971–72 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 48th season in the NHL. For the second time in three years, the Bruins won the Stanley Cup.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Playoffs:... ) |
31–19–9 |
| 60 | W | February 20, 1972 | 2–0 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1971–72 1971–72 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1971–72 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's fifth season in the National Hockey League. The team made the playoffs for the second time in franchise history, losing to the Chicago Blackhawks in the first-round.-Game log:-Playoffs:... ) |
32–19–9 |
| 61 | L | February 24, 1972 | 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 ... (1971–72 1971–72 Montreal Canadiens season The 1971–72 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 63rd season of play. The Canadiens qualified for the playoffs but were eliminated in the first round.-Game log:-Playoffs:... ) |
32–20–9 |
| 62 | L | February 26, 1972 | 2–3 | St. Louis Blues (1971–72 1971–72 St. Louis Blues season The 1971–72 St. Louis Blues season was the fifth for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the season in third place in the Western Division, with a record of 28 wins, 39 losses and 11 ties, good for 67 points, placing them in the playoffs, where they defeated the Minnesota... ) |
32–21–9 |
| 63 | L | March 2, 1972 | 0–3 | @ 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... (1971–72 1971–72 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1971–72 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' fifth season in the National Hockey League .Bobby Clarke continued to progress as he led the team in goals , assists , and points in 1971–72 and he became the first Flyer to win an NHL award, the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for... ) |
32–22–9 |
| 64 | L | March 4, 1972 | 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... (1971–72 1971–72 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1971–72 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's fifth season in the National Hockey League. The team made the playoffs for the second time in franchise history, losing to the Chicago Blackhawks in the first-round.-Game log:-Playoffs:... ) |
32–23–9 |
| 65 | W | March 5, 1972 | 2–1 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1971–72 1971–72 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1971–72 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-sixth season in the NHL, and the club's second consecutive first place finish in the NHL West, as they had 46 victories and 107 points... ) |
33–23–9 |
| 66 | L | March 8, 1972 | 4–5 | 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... (1971–72 1971–72 Boston Bruins season The 1971–72 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 48th season in the NHL. For the second time in three years, the Bruins won the Stanley Cup.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Playoffs:... ) |
33–24–9 |
| 67 | T | March 12, 1972 | 2–2 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1971–72 1971–72 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1971–72 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's fifty-fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League . It was also the fortieth anniversary season of the opening of Maple Leaf Gardens... ) |
33–24–10 |
| 68 | L | March 14, 1972 | 3–4 | 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:... (1971–72 1971–72 Buffalo Sabres season The 1971–72 Buffalo Sabres season was the Buffalo Sabres' second season of operation in the National Hockey League .-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
33–25–10 |
| 69 | W | March 16, 1972 | 6–2 | 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,... (1971–72 1971–72 Vancouver Canucks season The 1971–72 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks second season in the NHL. They finished 7th in the East Division, good enough for last place in the division.-Game log:-Skaters:... ) |
34–25–10 |
| 70 | L | March 18, 1972 | 3–4 | @ 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 ... (1971–72 1971–72 Montreal Canadiens season The 1971–72 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 63rd season of play. The Canadiens qualified for the playoffs but were eliminated in the first round.-Game log:-Playoffs:... ) |
34–26–10 |
| 71 | L | March 19, 1972 | 3–7 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1971–72 1971–72 Boston Bruins season The 1971–72 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 48th season in the NHL. For the second time in three years, the Bruins won the Stanley Cup.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Playoffs:... ) |
34–27–10 |
| 72 | W | March 21, 1972 | 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... (1971–72 1971–72 California Golden Seals season The 1971–72 California Golden Seals season was the team's fifth in the NHL. The Seals missed the playoffs again, but posted a solid improvement over the previous season and finished sixth in the West Division.-Offseason:... ) |
35–27–10 |
| 73 | T | March 23, 1972 | 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:... (1971–72 1971–72 Buffalo Sabres season The 1971–72 Buffalo Sabres season was the Buffalo Sabres' second season of operation in the National Hockey League .-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
35–27–11 |
| 74 | L | March 25, 1972 | 2–3 | @ 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... (1971–72 1971–72 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1971–72 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's fifth season in the National Hockey League. The team made the playoffs for the second time in franchise history, losing to the Chicago Blackhawks in the first-round.-Game log:-Playoffs:... ) |
35–28–11 |
| 75 | W | March 26, 1972 | 5–0 | @ 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... (1971–72 1971–72 New York Rangers season The 1971–72 New York Rangers season was the 46th season in franchise history. Jean Ratelle, Vic Hadfield, and Rod Gilbert ranked third, fourth and fifth overall in league scoring. The Rangers qualified for the postseason for the sixth consecutive season... ) |
36–28–11 |
| 76 | T | March 28, 1972 | 2–2 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1971–72 1971–72 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1971–72 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' fifth season in the National Hockey League .Bobby Clarke continued to progress as he led the team in goals , assists , and points in 1971–72 and he became the first Flyer to win an NHL award, the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for... ) |
36–28–12 |
| 77 | W | March 31, 1972 | 2–1 | @ 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... (1971–72 1971–72 California Golden Seals season The 1971–72 California Golden Seals season was the team's fifth in the NHL. The Seals missed the playoffs again, but posted a solid improvement over the previous season and finished sixth in the West Division.-Offseason:... ) |
37–28–12 |
| 78 | L | April 2, 1972 | 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,... (1971–72 1971–72 Vancouver Canucks season The 1971–72 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks second season in the NHL. They finished 7th in the East Division, good enough for last place in the division.-Game log:-Skaters:... ) |
37–29–12 |
Quarter-final
Versus St. Louis Blues| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | April 5, 1972 | 3–0 | St. Louis Blues | 1–0 |
| 2 | W | April 6, 1972 | 6–5 (OT) | St. Louis Blues | 2–0 |
| 3 | L | April 8, 1972 | 1–2 | @ St. Louis Blues | 2–1 |
| 4 | L | April 9, 1972 | 2–3 | @ St. Louis Blues | 2–2 |
| 5 | W | April 13, 1972 | 4–3 | St. Louis Blues | 3–2 |
| 6 | L | April 15, 1972 | 2–4 | @ St. Louis Blues | 3–3 |
| 7 | L | April 18, 1972 | 1–2 (OT) | St. Louis Blues | 3–4 |
St. Louis Blues win series four games to three.