1978–79 Pittsburgh Penguins season
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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. Their regular season was a marked improvement over the previous season, from 68 to 85 points.
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Penguins. Stats reflect time with the Penguins only.
‡Traded mid-season
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Subtractions
Player
New team
Via
Gene Carr
Atlanta Flames
free agency (1978-06-06)
Ed Gilbert
Cincinnati Stingers
(WHA
)
free agency (1978-10)
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
. They finished second in the Norris Division
Norris Division
The NHL's Norris Division was formed in 1974 as part of the Prince of Wales Conference. The division moved to the Clarence Campbell Conference in 1981, with the Detroit Red Wings being the only member to remain from the previous season. The division existed for 19 seasons until 1993. The...
, qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 1977. Their regular season was a marked improvement over the previous season, from 68 to 85 points.
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L | October 11, 1978 | 2–3 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (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... ) |
0–1–0 |
| 2 | L | October 12, 1978 | 2–8 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (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... ) |
0–2–0 |
| 3 | T | October 14, 1978 | 4–4 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (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... ) |
0–2–1 |
| 4 | L | October 18, 1978 | 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... (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.... ) |
0–3–1 |
| 5 | L | October 19, 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... ) |
0–4–1 |
| 6 | W | October 21, 1978 | 5–1 | 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... ) |
1–4–1 |
| 7 | T | October 25, 1978 | 6–6 | 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... ) |
1–4–2 |
| 8 | L | October 28, 1978 | 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... (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... ) |
1–5–2 |
| 9 | L | October 29, 1978 | 2–3 | @ 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... ) |
1–6–2 |
| 10 | L | November 1, 1978 | 4–6 | @ 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... ) |
1–7–2 |
| 11 | L | November 3, 1978 | 0–2 | @ 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... ) |
1–8–2 |
| 12 | W | November 4, 1978 | 7–3 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1978–79 1978–79 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;... ) |
2–8–2 |
| 13 | W | November 8, 1978 | 6–3 | Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies (NHL) The Colorado Rockies were an American professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League that played in Denver, Colorado, from 1976 to 1982. They were a relocation of the Kansas City Scouts, a 1974 expansion team. The franchise moved to East Rutherford, New Jersey, in 1982 and was... (1978–79 1978–79 Colorado Rockies (NHL) season The 1978–79 Colorado Rockies season was the Rockies's third season and the fifth season of the franchise. Like three of the previous four seasons, the Rockies did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
3–8–2 |
| 14 | T | November 9, 1978 | 4–4 | @ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1978–79 1978–79 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
3–8–3 |
| 15 | L | November 11, 1978 | 1–2 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (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... ) |
3–9–3 |
| 16 | W | November 16, 1978 | 6–3 | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1978–79 1978–79 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
4–9–3 |
| 17 | W | November 18, 1978 | 3–1 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1978–79 1978–79 Los Angeles Kings season -Schedule and results:-External links:... ) |
5–9–3 |
| 18 | L | November 22, 1978 | 2–3 | 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,... ) |
5–10–3 |
| 19 | L | November 23, 1978 | 4–8 | @ 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,... ) |
5–11–3 |
| 20 | L | November 25, 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... ) |
5–12–3 |
| 21 | L | November 26, 1978 | 2–8 | @ 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... ) |
5–13–3 |
| 22 | W | November 29, 1978 | 5–3 | 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... ) |
6–13–3 |
| 23 | W | December 1, 1978 | 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... ) |
7–13–3 |
| 24 | W | December 2, 1978 | 5–2 | 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... ) |
8–13–3 |
| 25 | T | December 5, 1978 | 3–3 | @ 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.... ) |
8–13–4 |
| 26 | W | December 6, 1978 | 6–4 | 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... ) |
9–13–4 |
| 27 | T | December 8, 1978 | 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,... ) |
9–13–5 |
| 28 | T | December 9, 1978 | 4–4 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1978–79 1978–79 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
9–13–6 |
| 29 | W | December 13, 1978 | 3–0 | 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... ) |
10–13–6 |
| 30 | L | December 14, 1978 | 1–2 | @ 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... ) |
10–14–6 |
| 31 | W | December 16, 1978 | 6–5 | 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:... ) |
11–14–6 |
| 32 | T | December 17, 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... ) |
11–14–7 |
| 33 | W | December 21, 1978 | 4–1 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1978–79 1978–79 Los Angeles Kings season -Schedule and results:-External links:... ) |
12–14–7 |
| 34 | L | December 23, 1978 | 3–5 | @ 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... ) |
12–15–7 |
| 35 | W | December 27, 1978 | 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... (1978–79 1978–79 Los Angeles Kings season -Schedule and results:-External links:... ) |
13–15–7 |
| 36 | W | December 30, 1978 | 3–1 | 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... (1978–79 1978–79 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;... ) |
14–15–7 |
| 37 | W | December 31, 1978 | 5–4 | @ 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... (1978–79 1978–79 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;... ) |
15–15–7 |
| 38 | L | January 3, 1979 | 3–5 | 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:... ) |
15–16–7 |
| 39 | T | January 5, 1979 | 3–3 | @ 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... (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... ) |
15–16–8 |
| 40 | L | January 6, 1979 | 3–4 | 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... (1978–79 1978–79 Los Angeles Kings season -Schedule and results:-External links:... ) |
15–17–8 |
| 41 | W | January 10, 1979 | 3–2 | 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,... ) |
16–17–8 |
| 42 | W | January 13, 1979 | 5–3 | 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... (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... ) |
17–17–8 |
| 43 | W | January 14, 1979 | 5–4 | @ 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:... ) |
18–17–8 |
| 44 | W | January 16, 1979 | 5–0 | Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white... (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... ) |
19–17–8 |
| 45 | L | January 17, 1979 | 1–4 | @ 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... (1978–79 1978–79 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;... ) |
19–18–8 |
| 46 | L | January 20, 1979 | 2–5 | 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... ) |
19–19–8 |
| 47 | L | January 24, 1979 | 1–4 | @ 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... (1978–79 1978–79 Los Angeles Kings season -Schedule and results:-External links:... ) |
19–20–8 |
| 48 | L | January 25, 1979 | 3–5 | @ Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies (NHL) The Colorado Rockies were an American professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League that played in Denver, Colorado, from 1976 to 1982. They were a relocation of the Kansas City Scouts, a 1974 expansion team. The franchise moved to East Rutherford, New Jersey, in 1982 and was... (1978–79 1978–79 Colorado Rockies (NHL) season The 1978–79 Colorado Rockies season was the Rockies's third season and the fifth season of the franchise. Like three of the previous four seasons, the Rockies did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
19–21–8 |
| 49 | W | January 27, 1979 | 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... (1978–79 1978–79 Los Angeles Kings season -Schedule and results:-External links:... ) |
20–21–8 |
| 50 | L | January 31, 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,... ) |
20–22–8 |
| 51 | W | February 3, 1979 | 4–2 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1978–79 1978–79 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;... ) |
21–22–8 |
| 52 | L | February 4, 1979 | 3–8 | @ 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... (1978–79 1978–79 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;... ) |
21–23–8 |
| 53 | W | February 15, 1979 | 6–5 | 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... ) |
22–23–8 |
| 54 | W | February 17, 1979 | 6–3 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1978–79 1978–79 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
23–23–8 |
| 55 | L | February 18, 1979 | 2–6 | @ 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... (1978–79 1978–79 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;... ) |
23–24–8 |
| 56 | W | February 21, 1979 | 3–1 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (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,... ) |
24–24–8 |
| 57 | L | February 22, 1979 | 0–12 | @ 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,... ) |
24–25–8 |
| 58 | W | February 24, 1979 | 5–1 | 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... (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... ) |
25–25–8 |
| 59 | T | February 25, 1979 | 2–2 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (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... ) |
25–25–9 |
| 60 | W | February 28, 1979 | 5–3 | Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies (NHL) The Colorado Rockies were an American professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League that played in Denver, Colorado, from 1976 to 1982. They were a relocation of the Kansas City Scouts, a 1974 expansion team. The franchise moved to East Rutherford, New Jersey, in 1982 and was... (1978–79 1978–79 Colorado Rockies (NHL) season The 1978–79 Colorado Rockies season was the Rockies's third season and the fifth season of the franchise. Like three of the previous four seasons, the Rockies did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
26–25–9 |
| 61 | L | March 3, 1979 | 4–8 | @ 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... ) |
26–26–9 |
| 62 | W | March 4, 1979 | 7–2 | @ Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies (NHL) The Colorado Rockies were an American professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League that played in Denver, Colorado, from 1976 to 1982. They were a relocation of the Kansas City Scouts, a 1974 expansion team. The franchise moved to East Rutherford, New Jersey, in 1982 and was... (1978–79 1978–79 Colorado Rockies (NHL) season The 1978–79 Colorado Rockies season was the Rockies's third season and the fifth season of the franchise. Like three of the previous four seasons, the Rockies did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
27–26–9 |
| 63 | L | March 7, 1979 | 0–4 | 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... (1978–79 1978–79 Los Angeles Kings season -Schedule and results:-External links:... ) |
27–27–9 |
| 64 | W | March 10, 1979 | 3–2 | Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (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... ) |
28–27–9 |
| 65 | L | March 11, 1979 | 0–4 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (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... ) |
28–28–9 |
| 66 | W | March 13, 1979 | 9–3 | @ 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,... (1978–79 1978–79 Vancouver Canucks season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
29–28–9 |
| 67 | T | March 14, 1979 | 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:... ) |
29–28–10 |
| 68 | W | March 17, 1979 | 5–2 | @ 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... ) |
30–28–10 |
| 69 | W | March 18, 1979 | 5–1 | @ 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... (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... ) |
31–28–10 |
| 70 | T | March 21, 1979 | 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... ) |
31–28–11 |
| 71 | W | March 22, 1979 | 3–1 | @ 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... ) |
32–28–11 |
| 72 | T | March 24, 1979 | 3–3 | @ 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.... ) |
32–28–12 |
| 73 | T | March 25, 1979 | 2–2 | 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... (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.... ) |
32–28–13 |
| 74 | W | March 27, 1979 | 5–1 | @ 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... ) |
33–28–13 |
| 75 | W | March 28, 1979 | 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... (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... ) |
34–28–13 |
| 76 | L | March 31, 1979 | 3–5 | @ 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,... ) |
34–29–13 |
| 77 | L | April 1, 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... ) |
34–30–13 |
| 78 | W | April 3, 1979 | 3–2 | @ 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... ) |
35–30–13 |
| 79 | W | April 7, 1979 | 4–3 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1978–79 1978–79 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;... ) |
36–30–13 |
| 80 | L | April 8, 1979 | 2–5 | @ 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... ) |
36–31–13 |
Skaters
Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; A= Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in Minutes| Regular season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | # | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| Greg Malone Greg Malone (ice hockey) William Gregory Malone is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey Centre who is currently a scout for the Tampa Bay Lightning.-Career:... |
12 | 80 | 35 | 30 | 65 | 52 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | ||
| Orest Kindrachuk Orest Kindrachuk Orest Michael Kindrachuk is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played ten seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals... |
26 | 79 | 18 | 42 | 60 | 84 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 7 | ||
| Peter Lee | 10 | 80 | 32 | 26 | 58 | 24 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Peter Mahovlich Peter Mahovlich Peter Joseph "Little M" Mahovlich , known in his playing years as "Little M", is a retired Canadian professional hockey forward and head coach.-Playing career:... |
20 | 60 | 14 | 39 | 53 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| George Ferguson | 11 | 80 | 21 | 29 | 50 | 37 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Randy Carlyle Randy Carlyle Randolph Robert Carlyle is a former ice hockey defenceman and formely the head coach of the Anaheim Ducks. He was raised in Azilda, just northwest of Sudbury, Ontario.-Career:... |
25 | 70 | 13 | 34 | 47 | 78 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | ||
| Ross Lonsberry Ross Lonsberry David Ross Lonsberry is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins... |
18 | 80 | 24 | 22 | 46 | 38 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | ||
| Rick Kehoe Rick Kehoe Rick Thomas Kehoe is a retired professional ice hockey player and coach, most notably for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League.- Playing career :... |
17 | 57 | 27 | 18 | 45 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Rod Schutt Rod Schutt Rodney Schutt is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 286 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, and Pittsburgh Penguins.- External links :... |
23 | 74 | 24 | 21 | 45 | 33 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | ||
| Ron Stackhouse Ron Stackhouse Ronald Lorne Stackhouse is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman.-Playing career:Stackhouse started his career playing with the Peterborough Petes under Roger Neilson in the OHA. Stackhouse was drafted 18th overall by the Oakland Seals in the 1969 NHL Amateur Draft... |
3 | 75 | 10 | 33 | 43 | 54 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
| Gregg Sheppard Gregg Sheppard Gregory Wayne Sheppard is a retired professional ice hockey forward who most notably played for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League.-Career:... |
19 | 60 | 15 | 22 | 37 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Dale Tallon Dale Tallon Dale Tallon is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and current General Manager for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League .... |
4 | 63 | 5 | 24 | 29 | 35 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Tom Bladon Tom Bladon Thomas George "Bomber" Bladon is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played nine seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets and Detroit Red Wings. He won the Stanley Cup with the Flyers in 1974 and 1975... |
2 | 78 | 4 | 23 | 27 | 64 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | ||
| Colin Campbell | 6 | 65 | 2 | 18 | 20 | 137 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 30 | ||
| Blair Chapman Blair Chapman Blair Douglas Chapman is a retired former professional ice hockey player who was drafted number one overall in the 1976 WHA Amateur Draft by the Edmonton Oilers, and also number two overall in the 1976 NHL Amateur Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins... |
9 | 71 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Russ Anderson Russ Anderson Russell Vincent Anderson is a retired professional ice hockey defenseman who played 519 games in the National Hockey League between 1976 and 1985. He played for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Hartford Whalers, and Los Angeles Kings... |
7 | 72 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 93 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Gary McAdam Gary McAdam Gary F. McAdam is a retired Canadian ice hockey player.Selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1975 NHL Entry Draft, McAdam also played for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings, Calgary Flames, Washington Capitals, New Jersey Devils, and Toronto Maple Leafs before retiring following the... † |
16 | 28 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Dave Schultz‡ | 8 | 47 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 157 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Wayne Bianchin Wayne Bianchin Wayne Richard Bianchin is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey Left Winger.-Career:... |
14 | 40 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Jacques Cossette Jacques Cossette Jacques Cossette is a retired Canadian ice hockey right winger. He played for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the NHL.... |
27 | 38 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Denis Herron Denis Herron Denis Bernard Herron is a former Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the Montreal Canadiens, Kansas City Scouts, and Pittsburgh Penguins in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
1 | 56 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 18 | |||||||
| Kim Davis Kim Davis Kim Davis is a retired Canadian ice hockey centre. He played in a total of 36 National Hockey League games for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Toronto Maple Leafs.-External links:... |
22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Bob Paradise Bob Paradise Robert Harvey Paradise is a retired American ice hockey defenseman who appeared in a total of 368 National Hockey League regular season games in 1971–79. He is a member of the United States Hockey Hall of Fame.... |
24 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Gordie Laxton | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Jim Hamilton Jim Hamilton (ice hockey) James Neil Hamilton was a professional ice hockey player who played 95 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Pittsburgh Penguins.- References :... |
23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Lex Hudson Lex Hudson Alexander Hudson is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played two games in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins.-External links:... |
5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Tom Price | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Mike Meeker Mike Meeker Mike Meeker is a professional ice hockey player who played four games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Pittsburgh Penguins.- References :... |
16, 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Brian Spencer Brian Spencer Brian Roy "Spinner" Spencer was a Canadian Professional ice hockey player who played 10 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Buffalo Sabres, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Islanders and the Pittsburgh Penguins.-Career:Brian Spencer was drafted in the 5th Round, 55th overall by the... |
22 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Greg Millen | 29 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Penguins. Stats reflect time with the Penguins only.
‡Traded mid-season
Goaltenders
Note: GP= Games played; TOI= Time on ice (minutes); W= Wins; L= Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals Against; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals Against Average| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | # | GP | TOI | W | L | T | GA | SO | GAA | GP | TOI | W | L | GA | SO | GAA | ||
| Denis Herron Denis Herron Denis Bernard Herron is a former Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the Montreal Canadiens, Kansas City Scouts, and Pittsburgh Penguins in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:... |
1 | 56 | 3208 | 22 | 19 | 12 | 180 | 0 | 3.37 | 7 | 421 | 2 | 5 | 24 | 0 | 3.42 | ||
| Greg Millen | 29 | 28 | 1532 | 14 | 11 | 1 | 86 | 2 | 3.37 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Gordie Laxton | 30 | 1 | 60 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8.00 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
Transactions
The Penguins were involved in the following transactions during the 1978–79 season:Trades
| June 14, 1978 | To Pittsburgh Penguins Tom Bladon Tom Bladon Thomas George "Bomber" Bladon is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played nine seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets and Detroit Red Wings. He won the Stanley Cup with the Flyers in 1974 and 1975... Orest Kindrachuk Orest Kindrachuk Orest Michael Kindrachuk is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played ten seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals... Ross Lonsberry Ross Lonsberry David Ross Lonsberry is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins... |
To 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... 1st round pick in 1978 Draft (Behn Wilson Behn Wilson Behn Alexander Wilson is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played nine seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Flyers and Chicago Black Hawks.-Playing career:... ) |
| June 14, 1978 | To Pittsburgh Penguins Randy Carlyle Randy Carlyle Randolph Robert Carlyle is a former ice hockey defenceman and formely the head coach of the Anaheim Ducks. He was raised in Azilda, just northwest of Sudbury, Ontario.-Career:... George Ferguson |
To 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... Dave Burrows Dave Burrows David James Burrows is a retired Canadian professional hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Toronto Maple Leafs. He started his NHL career in 1971, and played through 1981... |
| September 6, 1978 | To Pittsburgh Penguins Gregg Sheppard Gregg Sheppard Gregory Wayne Sheppard is a retired professional ice hockey forward who most notably played for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League.-Career:... |
To 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... Jean Pronovost Jean Pronovost Jean Joseph Denis Pronovost is a retired professional ice hockey right winger who played in the NHL for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Atlanta Flames and Washington Capitals... |
| October 9, 1978 | To Pittsburgh Penguins Dale Tallon Dale Tallon Dale Tallon is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and current General Manager for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League .... |
To 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... 2nd round pick in 1980 Draft 1980 NHL Entry Draft The 1980 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Montreal Forum. This was the first time that an NHL arena hosted the draft. The National Hockey League teams selected 210 players eligible for entry into professional ranks, in the reverse order of the 1979–80 NHL season and playoff standings. This is the... (Ken Solheim Ken Solheim Kenneth Lawrence Solheim is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 135 games in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Black Hawks, Detroit Red Wings, and Minnesota North Stars.... ) |
| October 18, 1978 | To Pittsburgh Penguins Rod Schutt Rod Schutt Rodney Schutt is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 286 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, and Pittsburgh Penguins.- External links :... |
To 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 ... 1st round pick in 1981 Draft 1981 NHL Entry Draft The 1981 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec. The National Hockey League teams selected 211 players eligible for entry into professional ranks, in the reverse order of the 1980–81 NHL season and playoff standings. This is the list of those players... (Mark Hunter) |
| November 17, 1978 | To Pittsburgh Penguins cash |
To 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,... Dunc Wilson Dunc Wilson Duncan Shepherd Wilson is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who spent 10 seasons in the National Hockey League between 1969 and 1979.-Playing career:... |
| February 6, 1979 | To Pittsburgh Penguins Gary McAdam Gary McAdam Gary F. McAdam is a retired Canadian ice hockey player.Selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1975 NHL Entry Draft, McAdam also played for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings, Calgary Flames, Washington Capitals, New Jersey Devils, and Toronto Maple Leafs before retiring following the... |
To 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:... Dave Schultz |
Additions and subtractions
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Gene Carr (ice hockey)
Eugene William Carr is a retired professional ice hockey forward who played 465 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the St...
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...
Ed Gilbert (ice hockey)
Edward Ferguson Gilbert is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 166 games in the National Hockey League for the Kansas City Scouts and Pittsburgh Penguins. He would also play 29 games in the World Hockey Association for the Cincinnati Stingers.-External links:...
Cincinnati Stingers
The Cincinnati Stingers was an ice hockey team based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that played in the World Hockey Association from 1975 to 1979. Its home arena was Riverfront Coliseum and it was the only major-league hockey team ever to play in Cincinnati.-History:The Stingers franchise was awarded in...
(WHA
World Hockey Association
The World Hockey Association was a professional ice hockey league that operated in North America from 1972 to 1979. It was the first major competition for the National Hockey League since the collapse of the Western Hockey League in 1926...
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Amateur Draft
| Round | Pick | Player | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 25. | Mike Meeker Mike Meeker Mike Meeker is a professional ice hockey player who played four games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Pittsburgh Penguins.- References :... |
Peterborough Petes Peterborough Petes The Peterborough Petes are a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League. The team has played in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, since 1956, and is the oldest continuously operating team in the league.-History:... (OMJHL Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League is one of the three Major Junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 15-20.The OHL also operates under the Ontario Hockey Federation of Hockey Canada.... ) |
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| 4 | 61. | Shane Pearsall | Ottawa 67's Ottawa 67's The Ottawa 67’s are a junior ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario. They have played in the Ontario Hockey League since 1967, Canada's centennial year. The current coach is Chris Byrne.-History:... (OMJHL) |
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| 5 | 75. | Rob Garner Rob Garner Robert William Garner is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played in one National Hockey League game for the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 1982–83 NHL season.-External links:... |
Toronto Marlboros Toronto Marlboros The Toronto Marlborough Athletic Club, commonly known as the Toronto Marlboros, was founded in 1903. It operated a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association and Ontario Hockey League from 1904 to 1989... (OMJHL) |