1973–74 Montreal Canadiens season
Encyclopedia
The 1973–74 Montreal Canadiens
season was the 65th
season
in team history. The Canadiens qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the New York Rangers
.
shocked the hockey world as he sat out the entire 1973–74 season. He had won a Vezina Trophy and helped lead Canada past Russia in the dramatic Hockey Summit of 1972
. Despite his bargaining power, most players in Dryden's position would have simply accepted what the Canadiens were giving him. Dryden bolted training camp, while general manager Sam Pollock
fumed. Wayne Thomas
replaced Dryden as the starting goaltender and appeared in 42 games.
. The Rangers defeated the Canadiens twice at the Forum to win the series four games to two.
Goaltending
Goaltending
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 ...
season was the 65th
Montreal Canadiens seasons
This is a list of seasons completed by the Montreal Canadiens professional ice hockey club. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the Canadiens completed in both the National Hockey Association and the National Hockey League .-NHA :Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins,...
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 team history. The Canadiens qualified for the playoffs, losing in the first round to the 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...
.
Offseason
Ken DrydenKen Dryden
Kenneth Wayne Dryden, PC, is a Canadian politician, lawyer, businessman, author, and former NHL goaltender. Dryden is married with two children and four grandchildren and is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame...
shocked the hockey world as he sat out the entire 1973–74 season. He had won a Vezina Trophy and helped lead Canada past Russia in the dramatic Hockey Summit of 1972
Summit Series
The Summit Series was the first competition between the Soviet and an NHL-inclusive Canadian national ice hockey teams, an eight-game series held in September 1972...
. Despite his bargaining power, most players in Dryden's position would have simply accepted what the Canadiens were giving him. Dryden bolted training camp, while general manager Sam Pollock
Sam Pollock
Samuel Patterson Smyth "Sam" Pollock, OC, CQ was a general manager in the National Hockey League.Born in Montreal, Quebec, Sam was a keen evaluator of talent. In 1950, with the Montreal Junior Canadiens and in 1958, with the Ottawa Junior Canadiens, he won the Memorial Cup...
fumed. Wayne Thomas
Wayne Thomas (ice hockey)
Robert Wayne "Twinky" Thomas is a Canadian former ice hockey goaltender. Thomas was drafted by the Los Angeles Kings but was later traded to the Montreal Canadiens and spent roughly 3 years in the AHL with the Canadiens minor league affiliate.In 1972–73, in his first NHL pro start, Thomas recorded...
replaced Dryden as the starting goaltender and appeared in 42 games.
Game log
| Regular season schedule | |||||
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| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
| 1 | W | October 10, 1973 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
1–0–0 |
| 2 | W | October 13, 1973 | 4–3 | 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,... (1973–74 1973–74 Vancouver Canucks season The 1973–74 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 4th in the NHL. Vancouver finished 7th in the East Division for the third consecutive season, failing to reach the playoffs. Before the season started Bud Poile, the Canucks first general manager, left the team to become an executive with the... ) |
2–0–0 |
| 3 | L | October 17, 1973 | 3–5 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1973–74 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the fifty-seventh season of the Toronto NHL franchise, forty-seventh as the Maple Leafs. The Leafs placed fourth to make the playoffs, but were swept in the first round by the Boston Bruins.-Offseason:... ) |
2–1–0 |
| 4 | L | October 20, 1973 | 2–4 | Atlanta Flames Atlanta Flames The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the... (1973–74 1973–74 Atlanta Flames season The 1973–74 Atlanta Flames season was the second season for the franchise.-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Atlanta... ) |
2–2–0 |
| 5 | W | October 21, 1973 | 3–2 | @ 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... (1973–74 1973–74 New York Rangers season The 1973–74 New York Rangers season was the 48th season for the team in the National Hockey League . The Rangers compiled 94 points during the regular season and finished third in the East Division. The team made the Stanley Cup playoffs, where New York defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4–2 in the... ) |
3–2–0 |
| 6 | W | October 24, 1973 | 3–2 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1973–74 1973–74 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1973–74 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's seventh season in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Defencemen:... ) |
4–2–0 |
| 7 | W | October 25, 1973 | 4–0 | @ 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1973–74 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' seventh season in the National Hockey League . The Flyers became the first expansion team to win the Stanley Cup.... ) |
5–2–0 |
| 8 | W | October 27, 1973 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
6–2–0 |
| 9 | T | October 31, 1973 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1973–74 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's seventh season in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Defencemen:... ) |
6–2–1 |
| 10 | W | November 3, 1973 | 6–2 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 California Golden Seals season The 1973–74 California Golden Seals season was the Seals' seventh season in the NHL. With the continuing depletion of talent due to the World Hockey Association and a lack of interest from owner Charles O. Finley who put the team up for sale, the Seals had a miserable season and sank to a... ) |
7–2–1 |
| 11 | T | November 4, 1973 | 1–1 | @ 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:... (1973–74 1973–74 Buffalo Sabres season The 1973–74 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' fourth season in the National Hockey League.-NHL Draft:-Death of Tim Horton:Early on the morning of February 21, 1974, while driving on the Queen Elizabeth Way from Toronto to Buffalo in his white De Tomaso Pantera sports car, , Horton was involved... ) |
7–2–2 |
| 12 | W | November 7, 1973 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1973–74 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the fifty-seventh season of the Toronto NHL franchise, forty-seventh as the Maple Leafs. The Leafs placed fourth to make the playoffs, but were swept in the first round by the Boston Bruins.-Offseason:... ) |
8–2–2 |
| 13 | L | November 8, 1973 | 1–2 | @ 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Boston Bruins season The 1973–74 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 50th season in the NHL.-NHL draft:-Stanley Cup finals:The Bruins returned to the Stanley Cup, but were defeated by the Flyers in six games.-Schedule and results:-Regular season:Scoring... ) |
8–3–2 |
| 14 | L | November 10, 1973 | 0–5 | St. Louis Blues (1973–74 1973–74 St. Louis Blues season The 1973–74 St. Louis Blues season was the seventh for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the season with a record of 26 wins, 40 losses and 12 ties for 64 points, placing them in sixth place. The Blues missed the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.-Game... ) |
8–4–2 |
| 15 | L | November 14, 1973 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Boston Bruins season The 1973–74 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 50th season in the NHL.-NHL draft:-Stanley Cup finals:The Bruins returned to the Stanley Cup, but were defeated by the Flyers in six games.-Schedule and results:-Regular season:Scoring... ) |
8–5–2 |
| 16 | W | November 17, 1973 | 8–5 | 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:... (1973–74 1973–74 Buffalo Sabres season The 1973–74 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' fourth season in the National Hockey League.-NHL Draft:-Death of Tim Horton:Early on the morning of February 21, 1974, while driving on the Queen Elizabeth Way from Toronto to Buffalo in his white De Tomaso Pantera sports car, , Horton was involved... ) |
9–5–2 |
| 17 | L | November 18, 1973 | 4–6 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1973–74 1973–74 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals;... ) |
9–6–2 |
| 18 | W | November 21, 1973 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
10–6–2 |
| 19 | W | November 24, 1973 | 5–2 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1973–74 1973–74 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1973–74 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's seventh season in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Defencemen:... ) |
11–6–2 |
| 20 | W | November 25, 1973 | 6–4 | @ 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1973–74 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-eighth season in the NHL, and the club was coming off their fourth consecutive first place finish in 1972-73, as they finished on top of the West Division with a 42-27-9 record, earning 93 points. The Hawks defeated the St... ) |
12–6–2 |
| 21 | W | November 28, 1973 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Los Angeles Kings season -Offseason:Forward Serge Bernier jumped to the Quebec Nordiques of the WHA.-Regular season:After finishing strong in 1972-73 and barely missing the playoffs, the Kings had high hopes for the 1973-74 season. But the team started slowly and by the end of November, they were 5-14-3 and in last place... ) |
13–6–2 |
| 22 | L | December 1, 1973 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1973–74 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-eighth season in the NHL, and the club was coming off their fourth consecutive first place finish in 1972-73, as they finished on top of the West Division with a 42-27-9 record, earning 93 points. The Hawks defeated the St... ) |
13–7–2 |
| 23 | W | December 2, 1973 | 3–1 | @ Atlanta Flames Atlanta Flames The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the... (1973–74 1973–74 Atlanta Flames season The 1973–74 Atlanta Flames season was the second season for the franchise.-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Atlanta... ) |
14–7–2 |
| 24 | W | December 6, 1973 | 4–2 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1973–74 1973–74 New York Islanders season The 1973–74 New York Islanders season was the second season for the New York Islanders franchise in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Islanders finished in eighth place in the East Division with a 19-41-18 record and did not qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs.-NHL... ) |
15–7–2 |
| 25 | W | December 8, 1973 | 3–1 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1973–74 1973–74 New York Islanders season The 1973–74 New York Islanders season was the second season for the New York Islanders franchise in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Islanders finished in eighth place in the East Division with a 19-41-18 record and did not qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs.-NHL... ) |
16–7–2 |
| 26 | T | December 11, 1973 | 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,... (1973–74 1973–74 Vancouver Canucks season The 1973–74 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 4th in the NHL. Vancouver finished 7th in the East Division for the third consecutive season, failing to reach the playoffs. Before the season started Bud Poile, the Canucks first general manager, left the team to become an executive with the... ) |
16–7–3 |
| 27 | T | December 14, 1973 | 2–2 | @ 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... (1973–74 1973–74 California Golden Seals season The 1973–74 California Golden Seals season was the Seals' seventh season in the NHL. With the continuing depletion of talent due to the World Hockey Association and a lack of interest from owner Charles O. Finley who put the team up for sale, the Seals had a miserable season and sank to a... ) |
16–7–4 |
| 28 | W | December 15, 1973 | 6–2 | @ 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Los Angeles Kings season -Offseason:Forward Serge Bernier jumped to the Quebec Nordiques of the WHA.-Regular season:After finishing strong in 1972-73 and barely missing the playoffs, the Kings had high hopes for the 1973-74 season. But the team started slowly and by the end of November, they were 5-14-3 and in last place... ) |
17–7–4 |
| 29 | W | December 18, 1973 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 California Golden Seals season The 1973–74 California Golden Seals season was the Seals' seventh season in the NHL. With the continuing depletion of talent due to the World Hockey Association and a lack of interest from owner Charles O. Finley who put the team up for sale, the Seals had a miserable season and sank to a... ) |
18–7–4 |
| 30 | T | December 20, 1973 | 2–2 | @ 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:... (1973–74 1973–74 Buffalo Sabres season The 1973–74 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' fourth season in the National Hockey League.-NHL Draft:-Death of Tim Horton:Early on the morning of February 21, 1974, while driving on the Queen Elizabeth Way from Toronto to Buffalo in his white De Tomaso Pantera sports car, , Horton was involved... ) |
18–7–5 |
| 31 | W | December 22, 1973 | 7–1 | 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:... (1973–74 1973–74 Buffalo Sabres season The 1973–74 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' fourth season in the National Hockey League.-NHL Draft:-Death of Tim Horton:Early on the morning of February 21, 1974, while driving on the Queen Elizabeth Way from Toronto to Buffalo in his white De Tomaso Pantera sports car, , Horton was involved... ) |
19–7–5 |
| 32 | T | December 23, 1973 | 1–1 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1973–74 1973–74 New York Islanders season The 1973–74 New York Islanders season was the second season for the New York Islanders franchise in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Islanders finished in eighth place in the East Division with a 19-41-18 record and did not qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs.-NHL... ) |
19–7–6 |
| 33 | L | December 26, 1973 | 2–9 | @ 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1973–74 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the fifty-seventh season of the Toronto NHL franchise, forty-seventh as the Maple Leafs. The Leafs placed fourth to make the playoffs, but were swept in the first round by the Boston Bruins.-Offseason:... ) |
19–8–6 |
| 34 | W | December 29, 1973 | 7–1 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 New York Rangers season The 1973–74 New York Rangers season was the 48th season for the team in the National Hockey League . The Rangers compiled 94 points during the regular season and finished third in the East Division. The team made the Stanley Cup playoffs, where New York defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4–2 in the... ) |
20–8–6 |
| 35 | L | January 2, 1974 | 4–8 | @ St. Louis Blues (1973–74 1973–74 St. Louis Blues season The 1973–74 St. Louis Blues season was the seventh for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the season with a record of 26 wins, 40 losses and 12 ties for 64 points, placing them in sixth place. The Blues missed the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.-Game... ) |
20–9–6 |
| 36 | W | January 5, 1974 | 5–3 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1973–74 1973–74 Vancouver Canucks season The 1973–74 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 4th in the NHL. Vancouver finished 7th in the East Division for the third consecutive season, failing to reach the playoffs. Before the season started Bud Poile, the Canucks first general manager, left the team to become an executive with the... ) |
21–9–6 |
| 37 | W | January 7, 1974 | 2–1 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1973–74 1973–74 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1973–74 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' seventh season in the National Hockey League . The Flyers became the first expansion team to win the Stanley Cup.... ) |
22–9–6 |
| 38 | W | January 10, 1974 | 8–3 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1973–74 1973–74 New York Islanders season The 1973–74 New York Islanders season was the second season for the New York Islanders franchise in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Islanders finished in eighth place in the East Division with a 19-41-18 record and did not qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs.-NHL... ) |
23–9–6 |
| 39 | W | January 12, 1974 | 7–3 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1973–74 1973–74 Boston Bruins season The 1973–74 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 50th season in the NHL.-NHL draft:-Stanley Cup finals:The Bruins returned to the Stanley Cup, but were defeated by the Flyers in six games.-Schedule and results:-Regular season:Scoring... ) |
24–9–6 |
| 40 | L | January 15, 1974 | 1–2 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Los Angeles Kings season -Offseason:Forward Serge Bernier jumped to the Quebec Nordiques of the WHA.-Regular season:After finishing strong in 1972-73 and barely missing the playoffs, the Kings had high hopes for the 1973-74 season. But the team started slowly and by the end of November, they were 5-14-3 and in last place... ) |
24–10–6 |
| 41 | W | January 17, 1974 | 6–1 | Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1973–74 1973–74 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
25–10–6 |
| 42 | L | January 19, 1974 | 0–8 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Boston Bruins season The 1973–74 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 50th season in the NHL.-NHL draft:-Stanley Cup finals:The Bruins returned to the Stanley Cup, but were defeated by the Flyers in six games.-Schedule and results:-Regular season:Scoring... ) |
25–11–6 |
| 43 | W | January 20, 1974 | 3–2 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1973–74 1973–74 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals;... ) |
26–11–6 |
| 44 | W | January 23, 1974 | 4–3 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1973–74 1973–74 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1973–74 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the fifty-seventh season of the Toronto NHL franchise, forty-seventh as the Maple Leafs. The Leafs placed fourth to make the playoffs, but were swept in the first round by the Boston Bruins.-Offseason:... ) |
27–11–6 |
| 45 | W | January 24, 1974 | 4–1 | @ 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:... (1973–74 1973–74 Buffalo Sabres season The 1973–74 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' fourth season in the National Hockey League.-NHL Draft:-Death of Tim Horton:Early on the morning of February 21, 1974, while driving on the Queen Elizabeth Way from Toronto to Buffalo in his white De Tomaso Pantera sports car, , Horton was involved... ) |
28–11–6 |
| 46 | W | January 26, 1974 | 4–1 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1973–74 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-eighth season in the NHL, and the club was coming off their fourth consecutive first place finish in 1972-73, as they finished on top of the West Division with a 42-27-9 record, earning 93 points. The Hawks defeated the St... ) |
29–11–6 |
| 47 | L | February 1, 1974 | 3–5 | @ Atlanta Flames Atlanta Flames The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the... (1973–74 1973–74 Atlanta Flames season The 1973–74 Atlanta Flames season was the second season for the franchise.-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Atlanta... ) |
29–12–6 |
| 48 | W | February 3, 1974 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals;... ) |
30–12–6 |
| 49 | W | February 5, 1974 | 3–2 | @ St. Louis Blues (1973–74 1973–74 St. Louis Blues season The 1973–74 St. Louis Blues season was the seventh for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the season with a record of 26 wins, 40 losses and 12 ties for 64 points, placing them in sixth place. The Blues missed the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.-Game... ) |
31–12–6 |
| 50 | L | February 6, 1974 | 3–4 | @ Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1973–74 1973–74 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
31–13–6 |
| 51 | W | February 9, 1974 | 7–2 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 New York Rangers season The 1973–74 New York Rangers season was the 48th season for the team in the National Hockey League . The Rangers compiled 94 points during the regular season and finished third in the East Division. The team made the Stanley Cup playoffs, where New York defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4–2 in the... ) |
32–13–6 |
| 52 | L | February 10, 1974 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1973–74 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' seventh season in the National Hockey League . The Flyers became the first expansion team to win the Stanley Cup.... ) |
32–14–6 |
| 53 | L | February 13, 1974 | 2–3 | Atlanta Flames Atlanta Flames The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the... (1973–74 1973–74 Atlanta Flames season The 1973–74 Atlanta Flames season was the second season for the franchise.-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Atlanta... ) |
32–15–6 |
| 54 | W | February 15, 1974 | 9–4 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals;... ) |
33–15–6 |
| 55 | T | February 17, 1974 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1973–74 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' seventh season in the National Hockey League . The Flyers became the first expansion team to win the Stanley Cup.... ) |
33–15–7 |
| 56 | L | February 19, 1974 | 3–5 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1973–74 1973–74 New York Islanders season The 1973–74 New York Islanders season was the second season for the New York Islanders franchise in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Islanders finished in eighth place in the East Division with a 19-41-18 record and did not qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs.-NHL... ) |
33–16–7 |
| 57 | W | February 21, 1974 | 5–2 | 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,... (1973–74 1973–74 Vancouver Canucks season The 1973–74 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 4th in the NHL. Vancouver finished 7th in the East Division for the third consecutive season, failing to reach the playoffs. Before the season started Bud Poile, the Canucks first general manager, left the team to become an executive with the... ) |
34–16–7 |
| 58 | T | February 23, 1974 | 4–4 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Los Angeles Kings season -Offseason:Forward Serge Bernier jumped to the Quebec Nordiques of the WHA.-Regular season:After finishing strong in 1972-73 and barely missing the playoffs, the Kings had high hopes for the 1973-74 season. But the team started slowly and by the end of November, they were 5-14-3 and in last place... ) |
34–16–8 |
| 59 | W | February 24, 1974 | 3–2 | St. Louis Blues (1973–74 1973–74 St. Louis Blues season The 1973–74 St. Louis Blues season was the seventh for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the season with a record of 26 wins, 40 losses and 12 ties for 64 points, placing them in sixth place. The Blues missed the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.-Game... ) |
35–16–8 |
| 60 | W | February 26, 1974 | 6–5 | @ Atlanta Flames Atlanta Flames The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the... (1973–74 1973–74 Atlanta Flames season The 1973–74 Atlanta Flames season was the second season for the franchise.-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Atlanta... ) |
36–16–8 |
| 61 | W | February 28, 1974 | 7–1 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1973–74 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's seventh season in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Defencemen:... ) |
37–16–8 |
| 62 | L | March 2, 1974 | 3–4 | California Golden Seals California Golden Seals The California Golden Seals were a team in the National Hockey League from 1967–76. Initially named California Seals, the team was renamed Oakland Seals part-way through the 1967–68 season, and then to California Golden Seals in 1970. The Seals were one of six teams added to the league as part of... (1973–74 1973–74 California Golden Seals season The 1973–74 California Golden Seals season was the Seals' seventh season in the NHL. With the continuing depletion of talent due to the World Hockey Association and a lack of interest from owner Charles O. Finley who put the team up for sale, the Seals had a miserable season and sank to a... ) |
37–17–8 |
| 63 | L | March 3, 1974 | 0–6 | @ 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1973–74 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' seventh season in the National Hockey League . The Flyers became the first expansion team to win the Stanley Cup.... ) |
37–18–8 |
| 64 | L | March 6, 1974 | 2–9 | @ 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... (1973–74 1973–74 New York Rangers season The 1973–74 New York Rangers season was the 48th season for the team in the National Hockey League . The Rangers compiled 94 points during the regular season and finished third in the East Division. The team made the Stanley Cup playoffs, where New York defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4–2 in the... ) |
37–19–8 |
| 65 | W | March 9, 1974 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 New York Rangers season The 1973–74 New York Rangers season was the 48th season for the team in the National Hockey League . The Rangers compiled 94 points during the regular season and finished third in the East Division. The team made the Stanley Cup playoffs, where New York defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4–2 in the... ) |
38–19–8 |
| 66 | W | March 10, 1974 | 5–4 | @ 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1973–74 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's seventh season in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points-Defencemen:... ) |
39–19–8 |
| 67 | T | March 13, 1974 | 3–3 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1973–74 1973–74 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1973–74 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-eighth season in the NHL, and the club was coming off their fourth consecutive first place finish in 1972-73, as they finished on top of the West Division with a 42-27-9 record, earning 93 points. The Hawks defeated the St... ) |
39–19–9 |
| 68 | L | March 16, 1974 | 1–3 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1973–74 1973–74 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1973–74 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-eighth season in the NHL, and the club was coming off their fourth consecutive first place finish in 1972-73, as they finished on top of the West Division with a 42-27-9 record, earning 93 points. The Hawks defeated the St... ) |
39–20–9 |
| 69 | W | March 17, 1974 | 4–2 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1973–74 1973–74 New York Islanders season The 1973–74 New York Islanders season was the second season for the New York Islanders franchise in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Islanders finished in eighth place in the East Division with a 19-41-18 record and did not qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs.-NHL... ) |
40–20–9 |
| 70 | L | March 20, 1974 | 6–7 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1973–74 1973–74 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals;... ) |
40–21–9 |
| 71 | W | March 23, 1974 | 7–3 | St. Louis Blues (1973–74 1973–74 St. Louis Blues season The 1973–74 St. Louis Blues season was the seventh for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the season with a record of 26 wins, 40 losses and 12 ties for 64 points, placing them in sixth place. The Blues missed the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.-Game... ) |
41–21–9 |
| 72 | L | March 24, 1974 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Boston Bruins season The 1973–74 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 50th season in the NHL.-NHL draft:-Stanley Cup finals:The Bruins returned to the Stanley Cup, but were defeated by the Flyers in six games.-Schedule and results:-Regular season:Scoring... ) |
41–22–9 |
| 73 | W | March 26, 1974 | 4–3 | @ 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,... (1973–74 1973–74 Vancouver Canucks season The 1973–74 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 4th in the NHL. Vancouver finished 7th in the East Division for the third consecutive season, failing to reach the playoffs. Before the season started Bud Poile, the Canucks first general manager, left the team to become an executive with the... ) |
42–22–9 |
| 74 | W | March 29, 1974 | 4–3 | @ 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... (1973–74 1973–74 California Golden Seals season The 1973–74 California Golden Seals season was the Seals' seventh season in the NHL. With the continuing depletion of talent due to the World Hockey Association and a lack of interest from owner Charles O. Finley who put the team up for sale, the Seals had a miserable season and sank to a... ) |
43–22–9 |
| 75 | W | March 30, 1974 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Los Angeles Kings season -Offseason:Forward Serge Bernier jumped to the Quebec Nordiques of the WHA.-Regular season:After finishing strong in 1972-73 and barely missing the playoffs, the Kings had high hopes for the 1973-74 season. But the team started slowly and by the end of November, they were 5-14-3 and in last place... ) |
44–22–9 |
| 76 | L | April 3, 1974 | 3–5 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1973–74 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the fifty-seventh season of the Toronto NHL franchise, forty-seventh as the Maple Leafs. The Leafs placed fourth to make the playoffs, but were swept in the first round by the Boston Bruins.-Offseason:... ) |
44–23–9 |
| 77 | W | April 6, 1974 | 6–2 | 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... (1973–74 1973–74 Boston Bruins season The 1973–74 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 50th season in the NHL.-NHL draft:-Stanley Cup finals:The Bruins returned to the Stanley Cup, but were defeated by the Flyers in six games.-Schedule and results:-Regular season:Scoring... ) |
45–23–9 |
| 78 | L | April 7, 1974 | 4–6 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1973–74 1973–74 New York Rangers season The 1973–74 New York Rangers season was the 48th season for the team in the National Hockey League . The Rangers compiled 94 points during the regular season and finished third in the East Division. The team made the Stanley Cup playoffs, where New York defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4–2 in the... ) |
45–24–9 |
Playoffs
The Canadiens qualified for the playoffs in second place, setting up a match-up with the third-place New York RangersNew 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...
. The Rangers defeated the Canadiens twice at the Forum to win the series four games to two.
- 4/10/1974 New York Rangers 1 - 4
- 4/11/1974 New York Rangers 4 - 1
- 4/13/1974 at New York Rangers 4 - 2
- 4/14/1974 at New York Rangers 4 - 6
- 4/16/1974 New York Rangers 2 - 3
- 4/18/1974 at New York Rangers 2 - 5
Regular season
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LW | 71 | 31 | 49 | 80 | 47 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 3 | |
| RW | 67 | 40 | 33 | 73 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 0 | 9 | |
| C | 78 | 36 | 37 | 73 | 122 | 42 | 7 | 4 | 7 | |
| C | 66 | 29 | 38 | 67 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 7 | |
| RW | 73 | 21 | 35 | 56 | 29 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 2 | |
| C | 75 | 19 | 36 | 55 | 28 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |
| LW | 74 | 23 | 31 | 54 | 34 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| D | 71 | 13 | 40 | 53 | 63 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 2 | |
| LW | 70 | 15 | 20 | 35 | 17 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 1 | |
| LW | 72 | 17 | 14 | 31 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| D | 78 | 6 | 20 | 26 | 66 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| RW | 39 | 17 | 7 | 24 | 52 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| D/RW | 67 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 39 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| D | 67 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 49 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| LW | 60 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 42 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 60 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 25 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 42 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| C | 31 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 66 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 34 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 20 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 18 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| G | 27 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 42 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 21 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| G | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T | GA | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2410 | 42 | 23 | 12 | 5 | 111 | 2.76 | 1 | |
| 1431 | 27 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 69 | 2.89 | 0 | |
| 839 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 57 | 4.08 | 0 | |
| Team: | 4680 | 78 | 45 | 24 | 9 | 237 | 3.04 | 1 |
Playoffs
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LW | 6 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 6 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| C | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 6 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D/RW | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | GA | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 364 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 2.97 | 0 | |
| Team: | 364 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 2.97 | 0 |
Awards and records
- Bill Masterton Memorial TrophyBill Masterton Memorial TrophyThe Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey. The winner is selected by a poll of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association after each team nominates one...
: Henri RichardHenri RichardJoseph Henri Richard is a former professional ice hockey player who played centre with the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League from 1955 to 1975...
, Montreal CanadiensMontreal CanadiensThe 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 ...
Draft picks
| Round | # | Player | Position | Nationality | College/junior/club team (league) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|