1971–72 Montreal Canadiens season
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The 1971–72 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 ...

 season
was the team's 63rd
Montreal Canadiens seasons
This is a list of seasons completed by the Montreal Canadiens professional ice hockey club. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the Canadiens completed in both the National Hockey Association and the National Hockey League .-NHA :Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins,...

 season
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...

 of play. The Canadiens qualified for the playoffs but were eliminated in the first round.

Game log

Regular season schedule
No. R Date Score Opponent Record
1 T October 9, 1971 4–4 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...

 (1971–72
1971–72 New York Rangers season
The 1971–72 New York Rangers season was the 46th season in franchise history. Jean Ratelle, Vic Hadfield, and Rod Gilbert ranked third, fourth and fifth overall in league scoring. The Rangers qualified for the postseason for the sixth consecutive season...

)
0–0–1
2 T October 14, 1971 1–1 @ 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...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Minnesota North Stars season
The 1971–72 Minnesota North Stars season was the Stars' fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Stars finished in second place in the West Division and qualified for the playoffs. The Stars lost in the first round to the St. Louis Blues.-Game log:-Quarter-final:Versus St....

)
0–0–2
3 W October 16, 1971 9–3 Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Buffalo Sabres season
The 1971–72 Buffalo Sabres season was the Buffalo Sabres' second season of operation in the National Hockey League .-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:...

)
1–0–2
4 L October 17, 1971 4–8 @ New York Rangers
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...

 (1971–72
1971–72 New York Rangers season
The 1971–72 New York Rangers season was the 46th season in franchise history. Jean Ratelle, Vic Hadfield, and Rod Gilbert ranked third, fourth and fifth overall in league scoring. The Rangers qualified for the postseason for the sixth consecutive season...

)
1–1–2
5 W October 20, 1971 4–2 @ California Golden Seals
California Golden Seals
The California Golden Seals were a team in the National Hockey League from 1967–76. Initially named California Seals, the team was renamed Oakland Seals part-way through the 1967–68 season, and then to California Golden Seals in 1970. The Seals were one of six teams added to the league as part of...

 (1971–72
1971–72 California Golden Seals season
The 1971–72 California Golden Seals season was the team's fifth in the NHL. The Seals missed the playoffs again, but posted a solid improvement over the previous season and finished sixth in the West Division.-Offseason:...

)
2–1–2
6 W October 22, 1971 6–0 @ Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Vancouver Canucks season
The 1971–72 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks second season in the NHL. They finished 7th in the East Division, good enough for last place in the division.-Game log:-Skaters:...

)
3–1–2
7 W October 23, 1971 3–1 @ Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Los Angeles Kings season
The 1971–72 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings finished in last place in the West Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Schedule and results:-Player stats:...

)
4–1–2
8 W October 27, 1971 5–2 Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Boston Bruins season
The 1971–72 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 48th season in the NHL. For the second time in three years, the Bruins won the Stanley Cup.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Playoffs:...

)
5–1–2
9 W October 30, 1971 3–0 Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Detroit Red Wings season
The 1971–72 Detroit Red Wings season was Marcel Dionne's rookie season. The Red Wings placed fifth to miss the playoffs.-Regular season:During his first season for Detroit in 1971-72, Marcel Dionne set an NHL record for scoring by a rookie with 77 points...

)
6–1–2
10 L October 31, 1971 3–5 @ Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Philadelphia Flyers season
The 1971–72 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' fifth season in the National Hockey League .Bobby Clarke continued to progress as he led the team in goals , assists , and points in 1971–72 and he became the first Flyer to win an NHL award, the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for...

)
6–2–2
11 W November 3, 1971 5–1 St. Louis Blues (1971–72
1971–72 St. Louis Blues season
The 1971–72 St. Louis Blues season was the fifth for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the season in third place in the Western Division, with a record of 28 wins, 39 losses and 11 ties, good for 67 points, placing them in the playoffs, where they defeated the Minnesota...

)
7–2–2
12 W November 6, 1971 2–1 Chicago Black Hawks
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Chicago Black Hawks season
The 1971–72 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-sixth season in the NHL, and the club's second consecutive first place finish in the NHL West, as they had 46 victories and 107 points...

)
8–2–2
13 W November 7, 1971 3–2 @ Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Boston Bruins season
The 1971–72 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 48th season in the NHL. For the second time in three years, the Bruins won the Stanley Cup.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Playoffs:...

)
9–2–2
14 W November 10, 1971 5–2 @ Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Toronto Maple Leafs season
The 1971–72 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's fifty-fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League . It was also the fortieth anniversary season of the opening of Maple Leaf Gardens...

)
10–2–2
15 W November 13, 1971 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...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Minnesota North Stars season
The 1971–72 Minnesota North Stars season was the Stars' fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Stars finished in second place in the West Division and qualified for the playoffs. The Stars lost in the first round to the St. Louis Blues.-Game log:-Quarter-final:Versus St....

)
11–2–2
16 T November 14, 1971 2–2 @ Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Buffalo Sabres season
The 1971–72 Buffalo Sabres season was the Buffalo Sabres' second season of operation in the National Hockey League .-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:...

)
11–2–3
17 W November 16, 1971 7–2 California Golden Seals
California Golden Seals
The California Golden Seals were a team in the National Hockey League from 1967–76. Initially named California Seals, the team was renamed Oakland Seals part-way through the 1967–68 season, and then to California Golden Seals in 1970. The Seals were one of six teams added to the league as part of...

 (1971–72
1971–72 California Golden Seals season
The 1971–72 California Golden Seals season was the team's fifth in the NHL. The Seals missed the playoffs again, but posted a solid improvement over the previous season and finished sixth in the West Division.-Offseason:...

)
12–2–3
18 T November 18, 1971 2–2 St. Louis Blues (1971–72
1971–72 St. Louis Blues season
The 1971–72 St. Louis Blues season was the fifth for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the season in third place in the Western Division, with a record of 28 wins, 39 losses and 11 ties, good for 67 points, placing them in the playoffs, where they defeated the Minnesota...

)
12–2–4
19 T November 20, 1971 2–2 Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Philadelphia Flyers season
The 1971–72 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' fifth season in the National Hockey League .Bobby Clarke continued to progress as he led the team in goals , assists , and points in 1971–72 and he became the first Flyer to win an NHL award, the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for...

)
12–2–5
20 T November 24, 1971 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...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Chicago Black Hawks season
The 1971–72 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-sixth season in the NHL, and the club's second consecutive first place finish in the NHL West, as they had 46 victories and 107 points...

)
12–2–6
21 W November 27, 1971 3–1 Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Pittsburgh Penguins season
The 1971–72 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's fifth season in the National Hockey League. The team made the playoffs for the second time in franchise history, losing to the Chicago Blackhawks in the first-round.-Game log:-Playoffs:...

)
13–2–6
22 L November 28, 1971 2–4 @ 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...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Detroit Red Wings season
The 1971–72 Detroit Red Wings season was Marcel Dionne's rookie season. The Red Wings placed fifth to miss the playoffs.-Regular season:During his first season for Detroit in 1971-72, Marcel Dionne set an NHL record for scoring by a rookie with 77 points...

)
13–3–6
23 W December 1, 1971 5–3 Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Los Angeles Kings season
The 1971–72 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings finished in last place in the West Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Schedule and results:-Player stats:...

)
14–3–6
24 W December 4, 1971 7–0 Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Vancouver Canucks season
The 1971–72 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks second season in the NHL. They finished 7th in the East Division, good enough for last place in the division.-Game log:-Skaters:...

)
15–3–6
25 W December 8, 1971 4–2 Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Detroit Red Wings season
The 1971–72 Detroit Red Wings season was Marcel Dionne's rookie season. The Red Wings placed fifth to miss the playoffs.-Regular season:During his first season for Detroit in 1971-72, Marcel Dionne set an NHL record for scoring by a rookie with 77 points...

)
16–3–6
26 W December 11, 1971 4–3 Minnesota North Stars
Minnesota North Stars
The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Minnesota North Stars season
The 1971–72 Minnesota North Stars season was the Stars' fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Stars finished in second place in the West Division and qualified for the playoffs. The Stars lost in the first round to the St. Louis Blues.-Game log:-Quarter-final:Versus St....

)
17–3–6
27 L December 12, 1971 1–4 @ 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...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Philadelphia Flyers season
The 1971–72 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' fifth season in the National Hockey League .Bobby Clarke continued to progress as he led the team in goals , assists , and points in 1971–72 and he became the first Flyer to win an NHL award, the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for...

)
17–4–6
28 W December 15, 1971 3–1 @ Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Los Angeles Kings season
The 1971–72 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings finished in last place in the West Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Schedule and results:-Player stats:...

)
18–4–6
29 W December 17, 1971 6–2 @ Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Vancouver Canucks season
The 1971–72 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks second season in the NHL. They finished 7th in the East Division, good enough for last place in the division.-Game log:-Skaters:...

)
19–4–6
30 T December 19, 1971 3–3 @ California Golden Seals
California Golden Seals
The California Golden Seals were a team in the National Hockey League from 1967–76. Initially named California Seals, the team was renamed Oakland Seals part-way through the 1967–68 season, and then to California Golden Seals in 1970. The Seals were one of six teams added to the league as part of...

 (1971–72
1971–72 California Golden Seals season
The 1971–72 California Golden Seals season was the team's fifth in the NHL. The Seals missed the playoffs again, but posted a solid improvement over the previous season and finished sixth in the West Division.-Offseason:...

)
19–4–7
31 W December 22, 1971 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...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Toronto Maple Leafs season
The 1971–72 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's fifty-fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League . It was also the fortieth anniversary season of the opening of Maple Leaf Gardens...

)
20–4–7
32 L December 25, 1971 2–4 @ Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Pittsburgh Penguins season
The 1971–72 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's fifth season in the National Hockey League. The team made the playoffs for the second time in franchise history, losing to the Chicago Blackhawks in the first-round.-Game log:-Playoffs:...

)
20–5–7
33 L December 26, 1971 1–5 @ New York Rangers
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...

 (1971–72
1971–72 New York Rangers season
The 1971–72 New York Rangers season was the 46th season in franchise history. Jean Ratelle, Vic Hadfield, and Rod Gilbert ranked third, fourth and fifth overall in league scoring. The Rangers qualified for the postseason for the sixth consecutive season...

)
20–6–7
34 W December 29, 1971 3–2 California Golden Seals
California Golden Seals
The California Golden Seals were a team in the National Hockey League from 1967–76. Initially named California Seals, the team was renamed Oakland Seals part-way through the 1967–68 season, and then to California Golden Seals in 1970. The Seals were one of six teams added to the league as part of...

 (1971–72
1971–72 California Golden Seals season
The 1971–72 California Golden Seals season was the team's fifth in the NHL. The Seals missed the playoffs again, but posted a solid improvement over the previous season and finished sixth in the West Division.-Offseason:...

)
21–6–7
35 L January 1, 1972 2–5 @ Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Toronto Maple Leafs season
The 1971–72 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's fifty-fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League . It was also the fortieth anniversary season of the opening of Maple Leaf Gardens...

)
21–7–7
36 L January 2, 1972 4–6 @ Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Detroit Red Wings season
The 1971–72 Detroit Red Wings season was Marcel Dionne's rookie season. The Red Wings placed fifth to miss the playoffs.-Regular season:During his first season for Detroit in 1971-72, Marcel Dionne set an NHL record for scoring by a rookie with 77 points...

)
21–8–7
37 W January 5, 1972 6–4 Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Vancouver Canucks season
The 1971–72 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks second season in the NHL. They finished 7th in the East Division, good enough for last place in the division.-Game log:-Skaters:...

)
22–8–7
38 W January 8, 1972 10–2 Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Los Angeles Kings season
The 1971–72 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings finished in last place in the West Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Schedule and results:-Player stats:...

)
23–8–7
39 L January 9, 1972 2–5 @ Chicago Black Hawks
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Chicago Black Hawks season
The 1971–72 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-sixth season in the NHL, and the club's second consecutive first place finish in the NHL West, as they had 46 victories and 107 points...

)
23–9–7
40 L January 11, 1972 3–7 @ St. Louis Blues (1971–72
1971–72 St. Louis Blues season
The 1971–72 St. Louis Blues season was the fifth for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the season in third place in the Western Division, with a record of 28 wins, 39 losses and 11 ties, good for 67 points, placing them in the playoffs, where they defeated the Minnesota...

)
23–10–7
41 W January 13, 1972 7–1 Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Pittsburgh Penguins season
The 1971–72 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's fifth season in the National Hockey League. The team made the playoffs for the second time in franchise history, losing to the Chicago Blackhawks in the first-round.-Game log:-Playoffs:...

)
24–10–7
42 W January 15, 1972 6–2 Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Buffalo Sabres season
The 1971–72 Buffalo Sabres season was the Buffalo Sabres' second season of operation in the National Hockey League .-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:...

)
25–10–7
43 L January 16, 1972 2–4 @ Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Buffalo Sabres season
The 1971–72 Buffalo Sabres season was the Buffalo Sabres' second season of operation in the National Hockey League .-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:...

)
25–11–7
44 W January 19, 1972 1–0 Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Toronto Maple Leafs season
The 1971–72 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's fifty-fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League . It was also the fortieth anniversary season of the opening of Maple Leaf Gardens...

)
26–11–7
45 L January 22, 1972 5–8 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...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Boston Bruins season
The 1971–72 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 48th season in the NHL. For the second time in three years, the Bruins won the Stanley Cup.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Playoffs:...

)
26–12–7
46 T January 23, 1972 3–3 @ Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Pittsburgh Penguins season
The 1971–72 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's fifth season in the National Hockey League. The team made the playoffs for the second time in franchise history, losing to the Chicago Blackhawks in the first-round.-Game log:-Playoffs:...

)
26–12–8
47 L January 27, 1972 5–6 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...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Minnesota North Stars season
The 1971–72 Minnesota North Stars season was the Stars' fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Stars finished in second place in the West Division and qualified for the playoffs. The Stars lost in the first round to the St. Louis Blues.-Game log:-Quarter-final:Versus St....

)
26–13–8
48 W January 29, 1972 4–0 St. Louis Blues (1971–72
1971–72 St. Louis Blues season
The 1971–72 St. Louis Blues season was the fifth for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the season in third place in the Western Division, with a record of 28 wins, 39 losses and 11 ties, good for 67 points, placing them in the playoffs, where they defeated the Minnesota...

)
27–13–8
49 W February 1, 1972 3–1 @ St. Louis Blues (1971–72
1971–72 St. Louis Blues season
The 1971–72 St. Louis Blues season was the fifth for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the season in third place in the Western Division, with a record of 28 wins, 39 losses and 11 ties, good for 67 points, placing them in the playoffs, where they defeated the Minnesota...

)
28–13–8
50 T February 3, 1972 1–1 @ Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Los Angeles Kings season
The 1971–72 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings finished in last place in the West Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Schedule and results:-Player stats:...

)
28–13–9
51 T February 4, 1972 2–2 @ California Golden Seals
California Golden Seals
The California Golden Seals were a team in the National Hockey League from 1967–76. Initially named California Seals, the team was renamed Oakland Seals part-way through the 1967–68 season, and then to California Golden Seals in 1970. The Seals were one of six teams added to the league as part of...

 (1971–72
1971–72 California Golden Seals season
The 1971–72 California Golden Seals season was the team's fifth in the NHL. The Seals missed the playoffs again, but posted a solid improvement over the previous season and finished sixth in the West Division.-Offseason:...

)
28–13–10
52 W February 6, 1972 4–2 @ Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Vancouver Canucks season
The 1971–72 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks second season in the NHL. They finished 7th in the East Division, good enough for last place in the division.-Game log:-Skaters:...

)
29–13–10
53 W February 10, 1972 7–1 Chicago Black Hawks
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Chicago Black Hawks season
The 1971–72 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-sixth season in the NHL, and the club's second consecutive first place finish in the NHL West, as they had 46 victories and 107 points...

)
30–13–10
54 W February 12, 1972 6–5 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...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Los Angeles Kings season
The 1971–72 Los Angeles Kings season was the Kings' fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Kings finished in last place in the West Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Schedule and results:-Player stats:...

)
31–13–10
55 T February 13, 1972 2–2 @ Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Boston Bruins season
The 1971–72 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 48th season in the NHL. For the second time in three years, the Bruins won the Stanley Cup.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Playoffs:...

)
31–13–11
56 T February 16, 1972 1–1 California Golden Seals
California Golden Seals
The California Golden Seals were a team in the National Hockey League from 1967–76. Initially named California Seals, the team was renamed Oakland Seals part-way through the 1967–68 season, and then to California Golden Seals in 1970. The Seals were one of six teams added to the league as part of...

 (1971–72
1971–72 California Golden Seals season
The 1971–72 California Golden Seals season was the team's fifth in the NHL. The Seals missed the playoffs again, but posted a solid improvement over the previous season and finished sixth in the West Division.-Offseason:...

)
31–13–12
57 W February 19, 1972 3–1 Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Philadelphia Flyers season
The 1971–72 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' fifth season in the National Hockey League .Bobby Clarke continued to progress as he led the team in goals , assists , and points in 1971–72 and he became the first Flyer to win an NHL award, the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for...

)
32–13–12
58 W February 20, 1972 4–0 @ Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Buffalo Sabres season
The 1971–72 Buffalo Sabres season was the Buffalo Sabres' second season of operation in the National Hockey League .-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:...

)
33–13–12
59 L February 22, 1972 3–7 New York Rangers
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...

 (1971–72
1971–72 New York Rangers season
The 1971–72 New York Rangers season was the 46th season in franchise history. Jean Ratelle, Vic Hadfield, and Rod Gilbert ranked third, fourth and fifth overall in league scoring. The Rangers qualified for the postseason for the sixth consecutive season...

)
33–14–12
60 W February 24, 1972 4–2 @ Minnesota North Stars
Minnesota North Stars
The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Minnesota North Stars season
The 1971–72 Minnesota North Stars season was the Stars' fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Stars finished in second place in the West Division and qualified for the playoffs. The Stars lost in the first round to the St. Louis Blues.-Game log:-Quarter-final:Versus St....

)
34–14–12
61 W February 26, 1972 8–1 Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Detroit Red Wings season
The 1971–72 Detroit Red Wings season was Marcel Dionne's rookie season. The Red Wings placed fifth to miss the playoffs.-Regular season:During his first season for Detroit in 1971-72, Marcel Dionne set an NHL record for scoring by a rookie with 77 points...

)
35–14–12
62 W February 27, 1972 5–3 Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Pittsburgh Penguins season
The 1971–72 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's fifth season in the National Hockey League. The team made the playoffs for the second time in franchise history, losing to the Chicago Blackhawks in the first-round.-Game log:-Playoffs:...

)
36–14–12
63 W March 1, 1972 4–1 Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Buffalo Sabres season
The 1971–72 Buffalo Sabres season was the Buffalo Sabres' second season of operation in the National Hockey League .-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:...

)
37–14–12
64 W March 4, 1972 5–0 Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Vancouver Canucks season
The 1971–72 Vancouver Canucks season was the Canucks second season in the NHL. They finished 7th in the East Division, good enough for last place in the division.-Game log:-Skaters:...

)
38–14–12
65 W March 5, 1972 4–0 @ Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Philadelphia Flyers season
The 1971–72 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' fifth season in the National Hockey League .Bobby Clarke continued to progress as he led the team in goals , assists , and points in 1971–72 and he became the first Flyer to win an NHL award, the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for...

)
39–14–12
66 W March 8, 1972 5–4 @ Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Pittsburgh Penguins season
The 1971–72 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's fifth season in the National Hockey League. The team made the playoffs for the second time in franchise history, losing to the Chicago Blackhawks in the first-round.-Game log:-Playoffs:...

)
40–14–12
67 W March 9, 1972 5–1 @ St. Louis Blues (1971–72
1971–72 St. Louis Blues season
The 1971–72 St. Louis Blues season was the fifth for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the season in third place in the Western Division, with a record of 28 wins, 39 losses and 11 ties, good for 67 points, placing them in the playoffs, where they defeated the Minnesota...

)
41–14–12
68 T March 11, 1972 1–1 Chicago Black Hawks
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Chicago Black Hawks season
The 1971–72 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-sixth season in the NHL, and the club's second consecutive first place finish in the NHL West, as they had 46 victories and 107 points...

)
41–14–13
69 W March 13, 1972 2–1 Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Philadelphia Flyers season
The 1971–72 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' fifth season in the National Hockey League .Bobby Clarke continued to progress as he led the team in goals , assists , and points in 1971–72 and he became the first Flyer to win an NHL award, the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for...

)
42–14–13
70 W March 15, 1972 5–2 @ Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Toronto Maple Leafs season
The 1971–72 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's fifty-fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League . It was also the fortieth anniversary season of the opening of Maple Leaf Gardens...

)
43–14–13
71 W March 18, 1972 4–3 Minnesota North Stars
Minnesota North Stars
The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Minnesota North Stars season
The 1971–72 Minnesota North Stars season was the Stars' fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League . The Stars finished in second place in the West Division and qualified for the playoffs. The Stars lost in the first round to the St. Louis Blues.-Game log:-Quarter-final:Versus St....

)
44–14–13
72 L March 19, 1972 6–7 @ Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Detroit Red Wings season
The 1971–72 Detroit Red Wings season was Marcel Dionne's rookie season. The Red Wings placed fifth to miss the playoffs.-Regular season:During his first season for Detroit in 1971-72, Marcel Dionne set an NHL record for scoring by a rookie with 77 points...

)
44–15–13
73 T March 22, 1972 3–3 Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Toronto Maple Leafs season
The 1971–72 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's fifty-fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League . It was also the fortieth anniversary season of the opening of Maple Leaf Gardens...

)
44–15–14
74 T March 25, 1972 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...

 (1971–72
1971–72 New York Rangers season
The 1971–72 New York Rangers season was the 46th season in franchise history. Jean Ratelle, Vic Hadfield, and Rod Gilbert ranked third, fourth and fifth overall in league scoring. The Rangers qualified for the postseason for the sixth consecutive season...

)
44–15–15
75 L March 26, 1972 4–5 @ Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Boston Bruins season
The 1971–72 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 48th season in the NHL. For the second time in three years, the Bruins won the Stanley Cup.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Playoffs:...

)
44–16–15
76 T March 29, 1972 5–5 @ Chicago Black Hawks
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Chicago Black Hawks season
The 1971–72 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' forty-sixth season in the NHL, and the club's second consecutive first place finish in the NHL West, as they had 46 victories and 107 points...

)
44–16–16
77 W April 1, 1972 6–2 Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...

 (1971–72
1971–72 Boston Bruins season
The 1971–72 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 48th season in the NHL. For the second time in three years, the Bruins won the Stanley Cup.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Playoffs:...

)
45–16–16
78 W April 2, 1972 6–5 @ New York Rangers
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...

 (1971–72
1971–72 New York Rangers season
The 1971–72 New York Rangers season was the 46th season in franchise history. Jean Ratelle, Vic Hadfield, and Rod Gilbert ranked third, fourth and fifth overall in league scoring. The Rangers qualified for the postseason for the sixth consecutive season...

)
46–16–16


Playoffs

After winning the Stanley Cup the previous season, the Canadiens could not repeat. The Canadiens lost to the New York Rangers
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...

 in the first round, losing four games to two.

Regular season

Scoring
Player GP G A Pts PIM +/- PPG SHG GWG
76 43 53 96 36 42 14 4 4
73 47 36 83 15 23 18 0 5
77 32 49 81 26 37 8 0 7
75 35 32 67 103 16 7 4 6
73 29 35 64 48 27 5 0 5
76 6 51 57 24 52 3 0 2
75 31 22 53 81 15 9 0 4
69 11 38 49 58 15 4 0 4
75 12 32 44 48 10 0 0 1
77 20 18 38 64 9 1 3 4
77 11 17 28 21 9 1 0 1
73 3 25 28 50 36 2 0 0
51 7 15 22 53 3 0 3 1
55 7 10 17 19 4 0 0 2
52 2 12 14 35 9 0 0 0
23 1 8 9 16 21 0 0 0
60 3 5 8 39 10 0 0 0
27 3 2 5 22 3 0 0 0
17 3 0 3 4
0 0 0
64 0 3 3 4 0 0 0 0
11 1 1 2 8 8 0 0 0
16 0 2 2 0
0 0 0
7 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
21 0 0 0 2 5 0 0 0
9 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Goaltending
Player MIN GP W L T GA GAA SO
3800 64 39 8 15 142 2.24 8
528 9 4 5 0 32 3.64 0
332 7 3 2 1 25 4.52 0
20 1 0 1 0 4 12.00 0
Team: 4680 78 46 16 16 203 2.60 8

Playoffs

Scoring
Player GP G A Pts PIM PPG SHG GWG
6 3 2 5 2 1 0 0
6 2 3 5 9 0 0 1
6 1 4 5 2 0 0 0
6 2 1 3 2 0 0 0
6 2 1 3 23 0 0 0
6 2 1 3 2 0 0 0
6 0 3 3 4 0 0 0
5 1 1 2 6 0 0 0
6 0 2 2 12 0 0 0
6 0 2 2 0 0 0 0
6 1 0 1 0 0 0 1
6 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
4 0 0 0 2 0 0 0
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 0 0 0 10 0 0 0

Goaltending
Player MIN GP W L GA GAA SO
360 6 2 4 17 2.83 0
Team: 360 6 2 4 17 2.83 0


Transactions

May 22, 1971 To California Golden Seals
Bobby Sheehan
Bobby Sheehan (ice hockey)
Robert Richard Sheehan is a retired National Hockey League center.-Career:A small player by hockey standards, Sheehan made up for his physical deficits by leading the NSJHL minor league with 64 goals his rookie year...

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 ...

 
cash
August 31, 1971 To California Golden Seals
Marshall Johnston
Marshall Johnston
Lawrence "Marshall" Johnston is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey right winger who played seven seasons in the National Hockey League with the Minnesota North Stars and California Golden Seals...

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 ...

 
cash
October, 1971 To California Golden Seals
cash
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 ...

 
Jocelyn Hardy
October, 1971 To California Golden Seals
cash
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 ...

 
Mike Laughton
Mike Laughton
Michael Frederick Laughton is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 189 games in the National Hockey League and 203 games in the World Hockey Association. He played for the California Golden Seals, New York Raiders, New York Golden Blades, New Jersey Knights, and San Diego...

October, 1971 To California Golden Seals
Lyle Carter
Lyle Carter
Lyle Dwight Carter is a former professional hockey goalie, who played briely in the NHL. He was also an all-Canadian softball player....


John French
John French (ice hockey)
John French is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played 420 games in the World Hockey Association.Born in Orillia, Ontario, he played with the New England Whalers, San Diego Mariners, and Indianapolis Racers....

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 ...

 
Randy Rota
Randy Rota
Randolph Frank Rota is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 212 games in the National Hockey League and 90 games in the World Hockey Association. He played for the Montreal Canadiens, Los Angeles Kings, Kansas City Scouts, Colorado Rockies, and Edmonton Oilers.-External links:...

October 6, 1971 To California Golden Seals
Ray Martyniuk
Ray Martyniuk
Ray Martyniuk is a former professional ice hockey goaltender. He was drafted in the first round, fifth overall, by the Montreal Canadiens in the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft. He never played in the National Hockey League, however, spending his career playing for various minor-league teams.-External...

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 ...

 
Tony Featherstone
Tony Featherstone
Anthony James Featherstone is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 130 games in the National Hockey League for the California Golden Seals. He would also play 108 games in the World Hockey Association with the Toronto Toros.-External links:...

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