1978–79 Detroit Red Wings season
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Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L | October 11, 1978 | 4–5 | St. Louis Blues (1978–79 1978–79 St. Louis Blues season The 1978–79 St. Louis Blues season was the 12th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the season with a record of just 18 wins , 50 losses and just 12 ties, for an all-time franchise low of 48 points... ) |
0–1–0 |
| 2 | L | October 14, 1978 | 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... (1978–79 1978–79 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1978–79 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' twelfth season in the National Hockey League .Bob McCammon, who had just coached the Flyers' first year AHL Maine Mariners farm club to a Calder Cup title, replaced Fred Shero behind the bench, but after a slow start the Flyers... ) |
0–2–0 |
| 3 | W | October 15, 1978 | 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:... (1978–79 1978–79 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
1–2–0 |
| 4 | T | October 18, 1978 | 3–3 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1978–79 1978–79 New York Rangers season The 1978–79 New York Rangers season was the 53rd season for the franchise. The highlight of the season was participating in the Stanley Cup Finals.-Offseason:The Rangers fired their general manager, John Ferguson, and replaced him with Emile Francis... ) |
1–2–1 |
| 5 | T | October 19, 1978 | 2–2 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1978–79 1978–79 New York Rangers season The 1978–79 New York Rangers season was the 53rd season for the franchise. The highlight of the season was participating in the Stanley Cup Finals.-Offseason:The Rangers fired their general manager, John Ferguson, and replaced him with Emile Francis... ) |
1–2–2 |
| 6 | T | October 21, 1978 | 4–4 | Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1978–79 1978–79 Minnesota North Stars season The 1978–79 Minnesota North Stars season was the team's 12th season in the NHL. In the off season, the North Stars were on the verge of folding, and were merged with the Cleveland Barons, another team on the brink of collapse. The merged franchise continued as the Minnesota North Stars, with the... ) |
1–2–3 |
| 7 | W | October 25, 1978 | 5–4 | Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains... (1978–79) |
2–2–3 |
| 8 | W | October 27, 1978 | 5–2 | @ Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains... (1978–79) |
3–2–3 |
| 9 | W | October 28, 1978 | 7–2 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1978–79 1978–79 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1978–79 Chicago Black Hawks season was the fifty-third season of operation of the Chicago Black Hawks in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
4–2–3 |
| 10 | L | November 1, 1978 | 1–4 | 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 ... (1978–79 1978–79 Montreal Canadiens season The 1978–79 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 70th season. The franchise won 52 games and had 11 ties, but finished second overall in the league. The New York Islanders finished first overall by one point over the Canadiens. The Canadiens won the Stanley Cup for the fourth consecutive time,... ) |
4–3–3 |
| 11 | L | November 4, 1978 | 3–7 | @ 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... (1978–79 1978–79 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1978–79 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their twelfth in the National Hockey League. They finished second in the Norris Division, qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 1977... ) |
4–4–3 |
| 12 | T | November 5, 1978 | 3–3 | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1978–79 1978–79 Washington Capitals 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... ) |
4–4–4 |
| 13 | L | November 8, 1978 | 4–6 | Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1978–79 1978–79 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
4–5–4 |
| 14 | L | November 9, 1978 | 3–8 | @ 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 ... (1978–79 1978–79 Montreal Canadiens season The 1978–79 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 70th season. The franchise won 52 games and had 11 ties, but finished second overall in the league. The New York Islanders finished first overall by one point over the Canadiens. The Canadiens won the Stanley Cup for the fourth consecutive time,... ) |
4–6–4 |
| 15 | W | November 11, 1978 | 7–1 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1978–79 1978–79 Boston Bruins season The 1978–79 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 55th season.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Quarter-finals:Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Boston Bruins... ) |
5–6–4 |
| 16 | L | November 15, 1978 | 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... (1978–79 1978–79 Atlanta Flames season The 1978–79 Atlanta Flames season was the seventh season for the franchise.-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty ,inutes... ) |
5–7–4 |
| 17 | L | November 18, 1978 | 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:... (1978–79 1978–79 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
5–8–4 |
| 18 | L | November 19, 1978 | 3–4 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1978–79 1978–79 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1978–79 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' twelfth season in the National Hockey League .Bob McCammon, who had just coached the Flyers' first year AHL Maine Mariners farm club to a Calder Cup title, replaced Fred Shero behind the bench, but after a slow start the Flyers... ) |
5–9–4 |
| 19 | T | November 22, 1978 | 3–3 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1978–79 1978–79 Los Angeles Kings season -Schedule and results:-External links:... ) |
5–9–5 |
| 20 | L | November 25, 1978 | 0–4 | @ St. Louis Blues (1978–79 1978–79 St. Louis Blues season The 1978–79 St. Louis Blues season was the 12th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the season with a record of just 18 wins , 50 losses and just 12 ties, for an all-time franchise low of 48 points... ) |
5–10–5 |
| 21 | W | November 26, 1978 | 4–2 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1978–79 1978–79 Los Angeles Kings season -Schedule and results:-External links:... ) |
6–10–5 |
| 22 | T | November 29, 1978 | 2–2 | @ Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains... (1978–79) |
6–10–6 |
| 23 | L | December 1, 1978 | 1–2 | @ 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,... (1978–79 1978–79 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
6–11–6 |
| 24 | L | December 2, 1978 | 2–5 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1978–79 1978–79 Los Angeles Kings season -Schedule and results:-External links:... ) |
6–12–6 |
| 25 | T | December 6, 1978 | 2–2 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1978–79 1978–79 Montreal Canadiens season The 1978–79 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 70th season. The franchise won 52 games and had 11 ties, but finished second overall in the league. The New York Islanders finished first overall by one point over the Canadiens. The Canadiens won the Stanley Cup for the fourth consecutive time,... ) |
6–12–7 |
| 26 | L | December 7, 1978 | 5–6 | @ 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... (1978–79 1978–79 Boston Bruins season The 1978–79 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 55th season.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Quarter-finals:Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Boston Bruins... ) |
6–13–7 |
| 27 | W | December 9, 1978 | 5–4 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1978–79 1978–79 New York Rangers season The 1978–79 New York Rangers season was the 53rd season for the franchise. The highlight of the season was participating in the Stanley Cup Finals.-Offseason:The Rangers fired their general manager, John Ferguson, and replaced him with Emile Francis... ) |
7–13–7 |
| 28 | T | December 10, 1978 | 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... (1978–79 1978–79 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1978–79 Chicago Black Hawks season was the fifty-third season of operation of the Chicago Black Hawks in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
7–13–8 |
| 29 | T | December 13, 1978 | 5–5 | 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... (1978–79 1978–79 Atlanta Flames season The 1978–79 Atlanta Flames season was the seventh season for the franchise.-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty ,inutes... ) |
7–13–9 |
| 30 | L | December 14, 1978 | 1–4 | @ 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... (1978–79 1978–79 New York Islanders season The 1978–79 New York Islanders season was the seventh season for the franchise in the National Hockey League. The New York Islanders finished first overall by one point over the defending Stanley Cup champions Montreal Canadiens in the regular season standings.... ) |
7–14–9 |
| 31 | L | December 16, 1978 | 2–4 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1978–79 1978–79 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1978–79 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the sixty-second season of the Toronto NHL franchise, fifty-second as the Maple Leafs. The Leafs placed third in the Adams Division to make the playoffs where the Leafs won their first round series against the Atlanta Flames, only to lose in the second... ) |
7–15–9 |
| 32 | L | December 17, 1978 | 0–3 | 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... (1978–79 1978–79 New York Islanders season The 1978–79 New York Islanders season was the seventh season for the franchise in the National Hockey League. The New York Islanders finished first overall by one point over the defending Stanley Cup champions Montreal Canadiens in the regular season standings.... ) |
7–16–9 |
| 33 | W | December 20, 1978 | 7–2 | 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,... (1978–79 1978–79 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
8–16–9 |
| 34 | L | December 22, 1978 | 2–4 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1978–79 1978–79 New York Rangers season The 1978–79 New York Rangers season was the 53rd season for the franchise. The highlight of the season was participating in the Stanley Cup Finals.-Offseason:The Rangers fired their general manager, John Ferguson, and replaced him with Emile Francis... ) |
8–17–9 |
| 35 | T | December 23, 1978 | 2–2 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1978–79 1978–79 Washington Capitals 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... ) |
8–17–10 |
| 36 | T | December 26, 1978 | 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... (1978–79 1978–79 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1978–79 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' twelfth season in the National Hockey League .Bob McCammon, who had just coached the Flyers' first year AHL Maine Mariners farm club to a Calder Cup title, replaced Fred Shero behind the bench, but after a slow start the Flyers... ) |
8–17–11 |
| 37 | L | December 27, 1978 | 2–5 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1978–79 1978–79 Montreal Canadiens season The 1978–79 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 70th season. The franchise won 52 games and had 11 ties, but finished second overall in the league. The New York Islanders finished first overall by one point over the Canadiens. The Canadiens won the Stanley Cup for the fourth consecutive time,... ) |
8–18–11 |
| 38 | L | December 30, 1978 | 1–3 | @ 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... (1978–79 1978–79 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1978–79 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their twelfth in the National Hockey League. They finished second in the Norris Division, qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 1977... ) |
8–19–11 |
| 39 | L | December 31, 1978 | 4–5 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1978–79 1978–79 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1978–79 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their twelfth in the National Hockey League. They finished second in the Norris Division, qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 1977... ) |
8–20–11 |
| 40 | L | January 6, 1979 | 1–4 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1978–79 1978–79 Washington Capitals 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... ) |
8–21–11 |
| 41 | L | January 7, 1979 | 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:... (1978–79 1978–79 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
8–22–11 |
| 42 | T | January 10, 1979 | 5–5 | 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... (1978–79 1978–79 New York Islanders season The 1978–79 New York Islanders season was the seventh season for the franchise in the National Hockey League. The New York Islanders finished first overall by one point over the defending Stanley Cup champions Montreal Canadiens in the regular season standings.... ) |
8–22–12 |
| 43 | T | January 11, 1979 | 3–3 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1978–79 1978–79 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1978–79 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' twelfth season in the National Hockey League .Bob McCammon, who had just coached the Flyers' first year AHL Maine Mariners farm club to a Calder Cup title, replaced Fred Shero behind the bench, but after a slow start the Flyers... ) |
8–22–13 |
| 44 | L | January 13, 1979 | 3–7 | 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... (1978–79 1978–79 Los Angeles Kings season -Schedule and results:-External links:... ) |
8–23–13 |
| 45 | W | January 17, 1979 | 4–1 | 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... (1978–79 1978–79 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1978–79 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their twelfth in the National Hockey League. They finished second in the Norris Division, qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 1977... ) |
9–23–13 |
| 46 | L | January 19, 1979 | 1–5 | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1978–79 1978–79 Washington Capitals 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... ) |
9–24–13 |
| 47 | L | January 20, 1979 | 3–4 | 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... (1978–79 1978–79 Atlanta Flames season The 1978–79 Atlanta Flames season was the seventh season for the franchise.-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty ,inutes... ) |
9–25–13 |
| 48 | T | January 25, 1979 | 6–6 | @ 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... (1978–79 1978–79 Los Angeles Kings season -Schedule and results:-External links:... ) |
9–25–14 |
| 49 | L | January 27, 1979 | 3–6 | 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:... (1978–79 1978–79 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
9–26–14 |
| 50 | L | January 28, 1979 | 2–7 | @ 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... (1978–79 1978–79 Atlanta Flames season The 1978–79 Atlanta Flames season was the seventh season for the franchise.-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty ,inutes... ) |
9–27–14 |
| 51 | W | January 30, 1979 | 7–4 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1978–79 1978–79 Washington Capitals 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... ) |
10–27–14 |
| 52 | L | February 1, 1979 | 1–6 | @ 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... (1978–79 1978–79 Minnesota North Stars season The 1978–79 Minnesota North Stars season was the team's 12th season in the NHL. In the off season, the North Stars were on the verge of folding, and were merged with the Cleveland Barons, another team on the brink of collapse. The merged franchise continued as the Minnesota North Stars, with the... ) |
10–28–14 |
| 53 | L | February 3, 1979 | 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... (1978–79 1978–79 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1978–79 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their twelfth in the National Hockey League. They finished second in the Norris Division, qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 1977... ) |
10–29–14 |
| 54 | W | February 4, 1979 | 8–3 | 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... (1978–79 1978–79 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1978–79 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their twelfth in the National Hockey League. They finished second in the Norris Division, qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 1977... ) |
11–29–14 |
| 55 | L | February 14, 1979 | 2–3 | 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... (1978–79 1978–79 Los Angeles Kings season -Schedule and results:-External links:... ) |
11–30–14 |
| 56 | W | February 18, 1979 | 6–2 | 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... (1978–79 1978–79 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1978–79 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their twelfth in the National Hockey League. They finished second in the Norris Division, qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 1977... ) |
12–30–14 |
| 57 | L | February 19, 1979 | 2–6 | 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... (1978–79 1978–79 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1978–79 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the sixty-second season of the Toronto NHL franchise, fifty-second as the Maple Leafs. The Leafs placed third in the Adams Division to make the playoffs where the Leafs won their first round series against the Atlanta Flames, only to lose in the second... ) |
12–31–14 |
| 58 | W | February 21, 1979 | 4–3 | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1978–79 1978–79 Washington Capitals 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... ) |
13–31–14 |
| 59 | L | February 24, 1979 | 1–3 | @ 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... (1978–79 1978–79 New York Islanders season The 1978–79 New York Islanders season was the seventh season for the franchise in the National Hockey League. The New York Islanders finished first overall by one point over the defending Stanley Cup champions Montreal Canadiens in the regular season standings.... ) |
13–32–14 |
| 60 | W | February 25, 1979 | 8–1 | Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains... (1978–79) |
14–32–14 |
| 61 | L | February 28, 1979 | 5–6 | St. Louis Blues (1978–79 1978–79 St. Louis Blues season The 1978–79 St. Louis Blues season was the 12th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the season with a record of just 18 wins , 50 losses and just 12 ties, for an all-time franchise low of 48 points... ) |
14–33–14 |
| 62 | W | March 3, 1979 | 5–3 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1978–79 1978–79 Montreal Canadiens season The 1978–79 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 70th season. The franchise won 52 games and had 11 ties, but finished second overall in the league. The New York Islanders finished first overall by one point over the Canadiens. The Canadiens won the Stanley Cup for the fourth consecutive time,... ) |
15–33–14 |
| 63 | L | March 4, 1979 | 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... (1978–79 1978–79 Boston Bruins season The 1978–79 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 55th season.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Quarter-finals:Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Boston Bruins... ) |
15–34–14 |
| 64 | L | March 7, 1979 | 1–5 | @ Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1978–79 1978–79 Minnesota North Stars season The 1978–79 Minnesota North Stars season was the team's 12th season in the NHL. In the off season, the North Stars were on the verge of folding, and were merged with the Cleveland Barons, another team on the brink of collapse. The merged franchise continued as the Minnesota North Stars, with the... ) |
15–35–14 |
| 65 | T | March 11, 1979 | 3–3 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1978–79 1978–79 Washington Capitals 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... ) |
15–35–15 |
| 66 | T | March 12, 1979 | 3–3 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1978–79 1978–79 Montreal Canadiens season The 1978–79 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 70th season. The franchise won 52 games and had 11 ties, but finished second overall in the league. The New York Islanders finished first overall by one point over the Canadiens. The Canadiens won the Stanley Cup for the fourth consecutive time,... ) |
15–35–16 |
| 67 | W | March 14, 1979 | 4–1 | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1978–79 1978–79 Washington Capitals 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... ) |
16–35–16 |
| 68 | W | March 17, 1979 | 3–1 | @ St. Louis Blues (1978–79 1978–79 St. Louis Blues season The 1978–79 St. Louis Blues season was the 12th for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the season with a record of just 18 wins , 50 losses and just 12 ties, for an all-time franchise low of 48 points... ) |
17–35–16 |
| 69 | W | March 18, 1979 | 4–2 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1978–79 1978–79 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1978–79 Chicago Black Hawks season was the fifty-third season of operation of the Chicago Black Hawks in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
18–35–16 |
| 70 | W | March 20, 1979 | 5–3 | 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... (1978–79 1978–79 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1978–79 Chicago Black Hawks season was the fifty-third season of operation of the Chicago Black Hawks in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
19–35–16 |
| 71 | W | March 21, 1979 | 4–2 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1978–79 1978–79 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1978–79 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the sixty-second season of the Toronto NHL franchise, fifty-second as the Maple Leafs. The Leafs placed third in the Adams Division to make the playoffs where the Leafs won their first round series against the Atlanta Flames, only to lose in the second... ) |
20–35–16 |
| 72 | L | March 24, 1979 | 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... (1978–79 1978–79 Boston Bruins season The 1978–79 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 55th season.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Quarter-finals:Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Boston Bruins... ) |
20–36–16 |
| 73 | W | March 25, 1979 | 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... (1978–79 1978–79 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1978–79 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the sixty-second season of the Toronto NHL franchise, fifty-second as the Maple Leafs. The Leafs placed third in the Adams Division to make the playoffs where the Leafs won their first round series against the Atlanta Flames, only to lose in the second... ) |
21–36–16 |
| 74 | L | March 27, 1979 | 2–5 | @ 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,... (1978–79 1978–79 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
21–37–16 |
| 75 | L | March 28, 1979 | 1–8 | @ 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... (1978–79 1978–79 Los Angeles Kings season -Schedule and results:-External links:... ) |
21–38–16 |
| 76 | L | March 31, 1979 | 4–5 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1978–79 1978–79 Los Angeles Kings season -Schedule and results:-External links:... ) |
21–39–16 |
| 77 | W | April 1, 1979 | 3–1 | Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (1978–79 1978–79 Minnesota North Stars season The 1978–79 Minnesota North Stars season was the team's 12th season in the NHL. In the off season, the North Stars were on the verge of folding, and were merged with the Cleveland Barons, another team on the brink of collapse. The merged franchise continued as the Minnesota North Stars, with the... ) |
22–39–16 |
| 78 | L | April 4, 1979 | 1–4 | @ 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 ... (1978–79 1978–79 Montreal Canadiens season The 1978–79 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 70th season. The franchise won 52 games and had 11 ties, but finished second overall in the league. The New York Islanders finished first overall by one point over the Canadiens. The Canadiens won the Stanley Cup for the fourth consecutive time,... ) |
22–40–16 |
| 79 | L | April 7, 1979 | 3–4 | @ 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... (1978–79 1978–79 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1978–79 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their twelfth in the National Hockey League. They finished second in the Norris Division, qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 1977... ) |
22–41–16 |
| 80 | W | April 8, 1979 | 1–0 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1978–79 1978–79 Montreal Canadiens season The 1978–79 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 70th season. The franchise won 52 games and had 11 ties, but finished second overall in the league. The New York Islanders finished first overall by one point over the Canadiens. The Canadiens won the Stanley Cup for the fourth consecutive time,... ) |
23–41–16 |
Regular season
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- | PPG | SHG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RW | 80 | 38 | 35 | 73 | 19 | |||||
| 13 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||
| C | 79 | 28 | 43 | 71 | 14 | |||||
| 14 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||
| D | 79 | 18 | 49 | 67 | 169 | |||||
| 6 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 70 | 23 | 31 | 54 | 26 | |||||
| 8 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||
| C | 76 | 18 | 31 | 49 | 124 | |||||
| 4 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||
| LW | 78 | 19 | 19 | 38 | 8 | |||||
| 7 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||
| LW | 80 | 14 | 23 | 37 | 59 | |||||
| 1 | 3 | 1 | ||||||||
| LW | 68 | 15 | 19 | 34 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| D | 68 | 7 | 24 | 31 | 114 | |||||
| 4 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||
| LW | 56 | 16 | 13 | 29 | 14 | |||||
| 3 | 0 | 4 | ||||||||
| D | 75 | 5 | 23 | 28 | 156 | |||||
| 3 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| D | 68 | 10 | 17 | 27 | 64 | |||||
| 3 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||
| C/RW | 62 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 208 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| C | 19 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| LW | 20 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 33 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 29 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 40 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 20 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| C | 36 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 8 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| C | 18 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 4 | |||||
| 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
| C | 24 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 4 | |||||
| 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 52 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 72 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 51 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 58 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 20 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 9 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 37 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 66 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| LW | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 13 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| G | 32 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 15 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 50 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| D | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | |||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| C | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T | GA | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | 32 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 103 | 3.27 | 1 | |
| 2908 | 50 | 10 | 27 | 11 | 189 | 3.90 | 0 | |
| Team: | 4800 | 80 | 23 | 41 | 16 | 292 | 3.65 | 1 |
Note: 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;
MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts;
Draft picks
- Ladislav Svozil was the first Czechoslovakian player drafted in the history of the NHL Draft. The Red Wings selected Svozil with their 14th pick in the 1978 Draft.