1975–76 Pittsburgh Penguins season
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The 1975–76 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their ninth in the National Hockey League
. They finished third in the Norris Division
, as they had in 1974–75
. Despite strong seasons by Pierre Larouche
, who set new club records in goals scored in a season (53) and points in a season (111), Jean Pronovost
and Syl Apps, Jr.
(who set a new club record for assists in a season with 67) the Penguins powerful offense scored a meagre three goals in three games against the Toronto Maple Leafs
in the preliminary round of the Stanley Cup playoffs
, ending their season.
†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
Larry Bignell
Denver Spurs
(WHA
)
free agency
Bob Johnson
Denver Spurs (WHA)
free agency (1975-09)
Bob McManama
New England Whalers (WHA)
free agency
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 third 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...
, as they had in 1974–75
1974–75 Pittsburgh Penguins season
The 1974–75 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's eighth season in the National Hockey League. It was also the Penguins first season in the Norris division of the Prince of Wales Conference...
. Despite strong seasons by Pierre Larouche
Pierre Larouche
Pierre "Lucky Pierre" Larouche is a retired professional ice hockey forward who played in the NHL for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal Canadiens, Hartford Whalers, and New York Rangers.-Hockey career:...
, who set new club records in goals scored in a season (53) and points in a season (111), 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...
and Syl Apps, Jr.
Syl Apps, Jr.
Sylvanus Marshall Apps, Jr. is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played 10 seasons in the National Hockey League for the New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings and Pittsburgh Penguins.-Playing career:...
(who set a new club record for assists in a season with 67) the Penguins powerful offense scored a meagre three goals in three games against the 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...
in the preliminary round of the Stanley Cup playoffs
Stanley Cup playoffs
The Stanley Cup playoffs is an elimination tournament in the National Hockey League consisting of four rounds of best-of-seven series. Eight teams from each of the league's two conferences qualify for the playoffs based on regular season records...
, ending their season.
Amateur Draft
| Round | Pick | Player | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3. | Gordie Laxton | New Westminster Bruins New Westminster Bruins The New Westminster Bruins were a junior ice hockey team from the Western Hockey League. There were two franchises that carried this name:* 1971–1981... (WCHL Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitute the Canadian Hockey League as the highest level of junior hockey in Canada... ) |
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| 2 | 31. | 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... |
University of Minnesota Golden Gophers Minnesota Golden Gophers men's ice hockey The Minnesota Golden Gophers men's ice hockey team is the college ice hockey team at the Twin Cities campus of the University of Minnesota. They are members of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association and compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I ice hockey... (WCHA Western Collegiate Hockey Association The Western Collegiate Hockey Association is a college athletic conference which operates over a wide area of the Midwestern and Western United States. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as an ice hockey-only conference.... ) |
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| 3 | 49. | Paul Baxter Paul Baxter Paul Gordon Baxter was an National Hockey League defenceman from 1979 to 1987 and an NHL assistant coach for eleven seasons. He was coaching the Wenatchee Wild in the NAHL before his firing in late November 2010... |
Cleveland Crusaders Cleveland Crusaders The Cleveland Crusaders were a professional ice hockey team from Cleveland, Ohio. The Crusaders were founded by Nick Mileti, and played in the World Hockey Association from 1972 to 1976... (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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| 4 | 67. | Stu Younger | Michigan Tech Huskies Michigan Technological University Michigan Technological University is a public research university located in Houghton, Michigan, United States. Its main campus sits on on a bluff overlooking Portage Lake... (WCHA) |
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| 5 | 85. | Kim Clackson | Victoria Cougars (WCHL) | |
| 6 | 103. | Peter Morris | Victoria Cougars (WCHL) | |
| 7 | 121. | Mike Will | Edmonton Oil Kings Edmonton Oil Kings This article refers to the original Oil Kings franchises that existed until 1978. For the current team that began play in 2007, see Edmonton Oil Kings... (WCHL) |
|
| 8 | 139. | Tapio Levo Tapio Levo Tapio Levo is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the SM-liiga and National Hockey League. He played for Ässät in Finland, and the New Jersey Devils and Colorado Rockies in the NHL. He was inducted into the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame in 1995.-External links:*... |
Assat Pori (SM-liiga SM-liiga The SM-liiga is the top professional ice hockey league in Finland. As of March 2008, it is ranked by the IIHF as the second strongest league in Europe. It was created in 1975 to replace the SM-sarja, which was fundamentally an amateur league. The SM-liiga is not directly overseen by the Finnish Ice... ) |
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| 9 | 155. | Byron Shutt | Bowling Green Falcons Bowling Green Falcons men's ice hockey The Bowling Green Falcons ice hockey team is the ice hockey team that represents Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. The school's team competes in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association. The Falcons last played in the NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey Tournament in 1990... (CCHA Central Collegiate Hockey Association The Central Collegiate Hockey Association is a NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey college athletic conference that operates mostly in Michigan and Ohio, although it also has members in Alaska and Indiana. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as a hockey-only conference. It holds its championship... ) |
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| 10 | 170. | Frank Salive | 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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| 11 | 185. | John Glynne | University of Vermont Catamounts University of Vermont The University of Vermont comprises seven undergraduate schools, an honors college, a graduate college, and a college of medicine. The Honors College does not offer its own degrees; students in the Honors College concurrently enroll in one of the university's seven undergraduate colleges or... (ECAC) |
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| 12 | 196. | 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:... |
University of Denver Pioneers Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey The University of Denver Men's Hockey Program has been playing NCAA Division I hockey since 1949. Pioneer Hockey is one of the most successful hockey programs in the history of collegiate hockey. The Pioneers rank second in all-time NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championships with 7. Only the University... (WCHA) |
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| 13 | 202. | Dan Tsubouchi | Saint Louis University Billikens Saint Louis University Saint Louis University is a private, co-educational Jesuit university located in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1818 by the Most Reverend Louis Guillaume Valentin Dubourg SLU is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River. It is one of 28 member institutions of the... (CCHA) |
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| 14 | 206. | Bronislav Stankovsky | Fargo-Moorhead Sugar Kings (MidJHL) | |
| 16 | 217. | Kelly Secord | New Westminster Bruins (WCHL) |
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | October 7, 1975 | 4–2 | @ 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... (1975–76 1975–76 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... ) |
1–0–0 |
| 2 | W | October 11, 1975 | 7–5 | 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... (1975–76 1975–76 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... ) |
2–0–0 |
| 3 | W | October 15, 1975 | 8–4 | @ 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... (1975–76 1975–76 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1975–76 Toronto Maple Leafs season saw the Maple Leafs finish in third place in the Adams Division with a record of 34 wins, 31 losses, and 15 ties for 83 points... ) |
3–0–0 |
| 4 | W | October 18, 1975 | 6–1 | 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... (1975–76 1975–76 Detroit Red Wings season The 1975–76 Detroit Red Wings season was the fiftieth season of competition for the Detroit Red Wings. The Wings finished fourth in the Norris Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
4–0–0 |
| 5 | L | October 21, 1975 | 1–7 | 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 ... (1975–76 1975–76 Montreal Canadiens season The 1975–76 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 67th season. The Canadiens won their 19th Stanley Cup in club history.-Regular season:Henri Richard's number 16 was retired December 10, 1975 by the Canadiens in his honour.-Game log:-Regular season:... ) |
4–1–0 |
| 6 | T | October 25, 1975 | 4–4 | 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... (1975–76 1975–76 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1975–76 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' ninth season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers recorded the best record in team history with a record of 51–13–16 in 1975–76... ) |
4–1–1 |
| 7 | L | October 30, 1975 | 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... (1975–76 1975–76 Los Angeles Kings season -Offseason:The Kings were coming off their most successful season ever, built largely on the strength of their defense and goaltending. They ranked 2nd in fewest goals allowed in the 1974-75 season, but tied for 9th in goals scored. In addition, while their penalty killing was excellent, their... ) |
4–2–1 |
| 8 | L | November 1, 1975 | 3–7 | @ 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... (1975–76 1975–76 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
4–3–1 |
| 9 | L | November 2, 1975 | 2–7 | @ 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:... (1975–76 1975–76 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
4–4–1 |
| 10 | W | November 5, 1975 | 7–6 | 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... (1975–76 1975–76 New York Islanders season The 1975–76 New York Islanders season was the fourth season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Playoffs: ... ) |
5–4–1 |
| 11 | W | November 6, 1975 | 5–3 | @ St. Louis Blues (1975–76 1975–76 St. Louis Blues season The 1975–76 St. Louis Blues season was the ninth for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 29 wins, 37 losses and 14 ties, good for 72 points... ) |
6–4–1 |
| 12 | L | November 8, 1975 | 5–7 | 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... (1975–76 1975–76 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1975–76 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' fiftieth season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a 37-35-8 record in 1974-75, earning 82 points, and finishing in third place in the Smythe Division... ) |
6–5–1 |
| 13 | L | November 9, 1975 | 4–6 | @ Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1975–76 1975–76 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1975–76 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' ninth season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers recorded the best record in team history with a record of 51–13–16 in 1975–76... ) |
6–6–1 |
| 14 | T | November 12, 1975 | 6–6 | @ 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... (1975–76 1975–76 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... ) |
6–6–2 |
| 15 | L | November 13, 1975 | 4–5 | 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 ... (1975–76 1975–76 Montreal Canadiens season The 1975–76 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 67th season. The Canadiens won their 19th Stanley Cup in club history.-Regular season:Henri Richard's number 16 was retired December 10, 1975 by the Canadiens in his honour.-Game log:-Regular season:... ) |
6–7–2 |
| 16 | L | November 15, 1975 | 2–5 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1975–76 1975–76 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
6–8–2 |
| 17 | L | November 18, 1975 | 3–5 | 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... (1975–76 1975–76 California Golden Seals season The 1975–76 California Golden Seals season would be the Seals' ninth and final season in the Bay Area of California. The Seals were led by rookie Dennis Maruk.... ) |
6–9–2 |
| 18 | W | November 21, 1975 | 4–1 | @ Atlanta Flames Atlanta Flames The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the... (1975–76 1975–76 Atlanta Flames season The 1975–76 Atlanta Flames season was the fourth season for the franchise.-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Atlanta... ) |
7–9–2 |
| 19 | W | November 22, 1975 | 6–3 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1975–76 1975–76 Los Angeles Kings season -Offseason:The Kings were coming off their most successful season ever, built largely on the strength of their defense and goaltending. They ranked 2nd in fewest goals allowed in the 1974-75 season, but tied for 9th in goals scored. In addition, while their penalty killing was excellent, their... ) |
8–9–2 |
| 20 | W | November 26, 1975 | 5–2 | 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... (1975–76 1975–76 Detroit Red Wings season The 1975–76 Detroit Red Wings season was the fiftieth season of competition for the Detroit Red Wings. The Wings finished fourth in the Norris Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
9–9–2 |
| 21 | W | November 29, 1975 | 8–3 | 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... (1975–76 1975–76 New York Rangers season The 1975–76 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' fiftieth season of operation. The Rangers would finish in fourth in the Patrick Division and miss the playoffs.-Offseason:The Rangers chose Wayne Dillon as their first pick in the 1975 draft... ) |
10–9–2 |
| 22 | L | November 30, 1975 | 2–4 | @ 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... (1975–76 1975–76 Boston Bruins season The 1975–76 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 52nd season in the NHL. The season involved trading Phil Esposito to the New York Rangers.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:... ) |
10–10–2 |
| 23 | T | December 3, 1975 | 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... (1975–76 1975–76 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1975–76 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' fiftieth season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a 37-35-8 record in 1974-75, earning 82 points, and finishing in third place in the Smythe Division... ) |
10–10–3 |
| 24 | L | December 4, 1975 | 1–6 | @ 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... (1975–76 1975–76 New York Islanders season The 1975–76 New York Islanders season was the fourth season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Playoffs: ... ) |
10–11–3 |
| 25 | W | December 7, 1975 | 6–3 | 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... (1975–76 1975–76 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1975–76 Toronto Maple Leafs season saw the Maple Leafs finish in third place in the Adams Division with a record of 34 wins, 31 losses, and 15 ties for 83 points... ) |
11–11–3 |
| 26 | L | December 9, 1975 | 2–3 | @ Kansas City Scouts Kansas City Scouts The Kansas City Scouts was a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League from 1974–76. In 1976, the franchise relocated to Denver, Colorado and became the Colorado Rockies... (1975–76 1975–76 Kansas City Scouts season The 1975–76 Kansas City Scouts season was the second, and final season for the NHL franchise in Kansas City, Missouri. They played their home games at the Kemper Arena... ) |
11–12–3 |
| 27 | L | December 10, 1975 | 2–3 | @ 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... (1975–76 1975–76 Detroit Red Wings season The 1975–76 Detroit Red Wings season was the fiftieth season of competition for the Detroit Red Wings. The Wings finished fourth in the Norris Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
11–13–3 |
| 28 | T | December 13, 1975 | 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... (1975–76 1975–76 Boston Bruins season The 1975–76 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 52nd season in the NHL. The season involved trading Phil Esposito to the New York Rangers.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:... ) |
11–13–4 |
| 29 | L | December 14, 1975 | 4–7 | @ 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 ... (1975–76 1975–76 Montreal Canadiens season The 1975–76 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 67th season. The Canadiens won their 19th Stanley Cup in club history.-Regular season:Henri Richard's number 16 was retired December 10, 1975 by the Canadiens in his honour.-Game log:-Regular season:... ) |
11–14–4 |
| 30 | W | December 17, 1975 | 9–2 | @ 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... (1975–76 1975–76 California Golden Seals season The 1975–76 California Golden Seals season would be the Seals' ninth and final season in the Bay Area of California. The Seals were led by rookie Dennis Maruk.... ) |
12–14–4 |
| 31 | L | December 19, 1975 | 1–5 | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1975–76 1975–76 Vancouver Canucks season The 1975–76 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 6th in the NHL. The Canucks made the playoffs for the second seasons in a row, losing in the preliminary round to the New York Islanders.-Game log:-Trophies and awards:... ) |
12–15–4 |
| 32 | W | December 20, 1975 | 5–1 | @ 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... (1975–76 1975–76 Los Angeles Kings season -Offseason:The Kings were coming off their most successful season ever, built largely on the strength of their defense and goaltending. They ranked 2nd in fewest goals allowed in the 1974-75 season, but tied for 9th in goals scored. In addition, while their penalty killing was excellent, their... ) |
13–15–4 |
| 33 | L | December 23, 1975 | 3–4 | @ 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... (1975–76 1975–76 New York Rangers season The 1975–76 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' fiftieth season of operation. The Rangers would finish in fourth in the Patrick Division and miss the playoffs.-Offseason:The Rangers chose Wayne Dillon as their first pick in the 1975 draft... ) |
13–16–4 |
| 34 | L | December 26, 1975 | 3–4 | @ Atlanta Flames Atlanta Flames The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the... (1975–76 1975–76 Atlanta Flames season The 1975–76 Atlanta Flames season was the fourth season for the franchise.-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Atlanta... ) |
13–17–4 |
| 35 | W | December 27, 1975 | 3–2 | 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... (1975–76 1975–76 Atlanta Flames season The 1975–76 Atlanta Flames season was the fourth season for the franchise.-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Atlanta... ) |
14–17–4 |
| 36 | W | December 31, 1975 | 5–1 | 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... (1975–76 1975–76 Los Angeles Kings season -Offseason:The Kings were coming off their most successful season ever, built largely on the strength of their defense and goaltending. They ranked 2nd in fewest goals allowed in the 1974-75 season, but tied for 9th in goals scored. In addition, while their penalty killing was excellent, their... ) |
15–17–4 |
| 37 | L | January 3, 1976 | 4–8 | 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... (1975–76 1975–76 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1975–76 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' ninth season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers recorded the best record in team history with a record of 51–13–16 in 1975–76... ) |
15–18–4 |
| 38 | L | January 4, 1976 | 3–5 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1975–76 1975–76 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1975–76 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' fiftieth season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a 37-35-8 record in 1974-75, earning 82 points, and finishing in third place in the Smythe Division... ) |
15–19–4 |
| 39 | L | January 7, 1976 | 1–4 | @ California Golden Seals California Golden Seals The California Golden Seals were a team in the National Hockey League from 1967–76. Initially named California Seals, the team was renamed Oakland Seals part-way through the 1967–68 season, and then to California Golden Seals in 1970. The Seals were one of six teams added to the league as part of... (1975–76 1975–76 California Golden Seals season The 1975–76 California Golden Seals season would be the Seals' ninth and final season in the Bay Area of California. The Seals were led by rookie Dennis Maruk.... ) |
15–20–4 |
| 40 | T | January 10, 1976 | 3–3 | 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,... (1975–76 1975–76 Vancouver Canucks season The 1975–76 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 6th in the NHL. The Canucks made the playoffs for the second seasons in a row, losing in the preliminary round to the New York Islanders.-Game log:-Trophies and awards:... ) |
15–20–5 |
| 41 | L | January 11, 1976 | 0–6 | @ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1975–76 1975–76 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
15–21–5 |
| 42 | L | January 13, 1976 | 2–6 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1975–76 1975–76 Boston Bruins season The 1975–76 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 52nd season in the NHL. The season involved trading Phil Esposito to the New York Rangers.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:... ) |
15–22–5 |
| 43 | L | January 15, 1976 | 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... (1975–76 1975–76 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1975–76 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' ninth season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers recorded the best record in team history with a record of 51–13–16 in 1975–76... ) |
15–23–5 |
| 44 | W | January 17, 1976 | 3–2 | Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1975–76 1975–76 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
16–23–5 |
| 45 | W | January 18, 1976 | 8–3 | 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... (1975–76 1975–76 New York Rangers season The 1975–76 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' fiftieth season of operation. The Rangers would finish in fourth in the Patrick Division and miss the playoffs.-Offseason:The Rangers chose Wayne Dillon as their first pick in the 1975 draft... ) |
17–23–5 |
| 46 | L | January 22, 1976 | 3–4 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1975–76 1975–76 Montreal Canadiens season The 1975–76 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 67th season. The Canadiens won their 19th Stanley Cup in club history.-Regular season:Henri Richard's number 16 was retired December 10, 1975 by the Canadiens in his honour.-Game log:-Regular season:... ) |
17–24–5 |
| 47 | W | January 24, 1976 | 8–2 | 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... (1975–76 1975–76 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... ) |
18–24–5 |
| 48 | T | January 25, 1976 | 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... (1975–76 1975–76 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
18–24–6 |
| 49 | W | January 29, 1976 | 6–2 | Kansas City Scouts Kansas City Scouts The Kansas City Scouts was a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League from 1974–76. In 1976, the franchise relocated to Denver, Colorado and became the Colorado Rockies... (1975–76 1975–76 Kansas City Scouts season The 1975–76 Kansas City Scouts season was the second, and final season for the NHL franchise in Kansas City, Missouri. They played their home games at the Kemper Arena... ) |
19–24–6 |
| 50 | T | January 31, 1976 | 4–4 | @ Kansas City Scouts Kansas City Scouts The Kansas City Scouts was a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League from 1974–76. In 1976, the franchise relocated to Denver, Colorado and became the Colorado Rockies... (1975–76 1975–76 Kansas City Scouts season The 1975–76 Kansas City Scouts season was the second, and final season for the NHL franchise in Kansas City, Missouri. They played their home games at the Kemper Arena... ) |
19–24–7 |
| 51 | W | February 1, 1976 | 7–1 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1975–76 1975–76 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1975–76 Toronto Maple Leafs season saw the Maple Leafs finish in third place in the Adams Division with a record of 34 wins, 31 losses, and 15 ties for 83 points... ) |
20–24–7 |
| 52 | L | February 5, 1976 | 1–5 | @ 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... (1975–76 1975–76 Boston Bruins season The 1975–76 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 52nd season in the NHL. The season involved trading Phil Esposito to the New York Rangers.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:... ) |
20–25–7 |
| 53 | W | February 7, 1976 | 7–3 | @ 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... (1975–76 1975–76 Los Angeles Kings season -Offseason:The Kings were coming off their most successful season ever, built largely on the strength of their defense and goaltending. They ranked 2nd in fewest goals allowed in the 1974-75 season, but tied for 9th in goals scored. In addition, while their penalty killing was excellent, their... ) |
21–25–7 |
| 54 | W | February 8, 1976 | 7–3 | @ 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,... (1975–76 1975–76 Vancouver Canucks season The 1975–76 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 6th in the NHL. The Canucks made the playoffs for the second seasons in a row, losing in the preliminary round to the New York Islanders.-Game log:-Trophies and awards:... ) |
22–25–7 |
| 55 | T | February 11, 1976 | 4–4 | @ California Golden Seals California Golden Seals The California Golden Seals were a team in the National Hockey League from 1967–76. Initially named California Seals, the team was renamed Oakland Seals part-way through the 1967–68 season, and then to California Golden Seals in 1970. The Seals were one of six teams added to the league as part of... (1975–76 1975–76 California Golden Seals season The 1975–76 California Golden Seals season would be the Seals' ninth and final season in the Bay Area of California. The Seals were led by rookie Dennis Maruk.... ) |
22–25–8 |
| 56 | T | February 14, 1976 | 4–4 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1975–76 1975–76 New York Islanders season The 1975–76 New York Islanders season was the fourth season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Playoffs: ... ) |
22–25–9 |
| 57 | W | February 15, 1976 | 6–4 | 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... (1975–76 1975–76 Los Angeles Kings season -Offseason:The Kings were coming off their most successful season ever, built largely on the strength of their defense and goaltending. They ranked 2nd in fewest goals allowed in the 1974-75 season, but tied for 9th in goals scored. In addition, while their penalty killing was excellent, their... ) |
23–25–9 |
| 58 | W | February 17, 1976 | 6–1 | Kansas City Scouts Kansas City Scouts The Kansas City Scouts was a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League from 1974–76. In 1976, the franchise relocated to Denver, Colorado and became the Colorado Rockies... (1975–76 1975–76 Kansas City Scouts season The 1975–76 Kansas City Scouts season was the second, and final season for the NHL franchise in Kansas City, Missouri. They played their home games at the Kemper Arena... ) |
24–25–9 |
| 59 | W | February 19, 1976 | 7–5 | 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... (1975–76 1975–76 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1975–76 Toronto Maple Leafs season saw the Maple Leafs finish in third place in the Adams Division with a record of 34 wins, 31 losses, and 15 ties for 83 points... ) |
25–25–9 |
| 60 | W | February 21, 1976 | 10–1 | 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... (1975–76 1975–76 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1975–76 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' fiftieth season in the NHL, and the club was coming off a 37-35-8 record in 1974-75, earning 82 points, and finishing in third place in the Smythe Division... ) |
26–25–9 |
| 61 | T | February 22, 1976 | 2–2 | @ 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... (1975–76 1975–76 Detroit Red Wings season The 1975–76 Detroit Red Wings season was the fiftieth season of competition for the Detroit Red Wings. The Wings finished fourth in the Norris Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
26–25–10 |
| 62 | T | February 25, 1976 | 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... (1975–76 1975–76 Atlanta Flames season The 1975–76 Atlanta Flames season was the fourth season for the franchise.-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Atlanta... ) |
26–25–11 |
| 63 | W | February 28, 1976 | 5–4 | 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,... (1975–76 1975–76 Vancouver Canucks season The 1975–76 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 6th in the NHL. The Canucks made the playoffs for the second seasons in a row, losing in the preliminary round to the New York Islanders.-Game log:-Trophies and awards:... ) |
27–25–11 |
| 64 | L | February 29, 1976 | 3–5 | St. Louis Blues (1975–76 1975–76 St. Louis Blues season The 1975–76 St. Louis Blues season was the ninth for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 29 wins, 37 losses and 14 ties, good for 72 points... ) |
27–26–11 |
| 65 | W | March 2, 1976 | 6–2 | @ 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... (1975–76 1975–76 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
28–26–11 |
| 66 | W | March 6, 1976 | 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... (1975–76 1975–76 Minnesota North Stars season -Game log:-External links:... ) |
29–26–11 |
| 67 | L | March 7, 1976 | 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... (1975–76 1975–76 New York Islanders season The 1975–76 New York Islanders season was the fourth season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Playoffs: ... ) |
29–27–11 |
| 68 | L | March 10, 1976 | 6–7 | 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:... (1975–76 1975–76 Buffalo Sabres season -Game log:-References:... ) |
29–28–11 |
| 69 | W | March 13, 1976 | 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... (1975–76 1975–76 California Golden Seals season The 1975–76 California Golden Seals season would be the Seals' ninth and final season in the Bay Area of California. The Seals were led by rookie Dennis Maruk.... ) |
30–28–11 |
| 70 | W | March 14, 1976 | 7–1 | St. Louis Blues (1975–76 1975–76 St. Louis Blues season The 1975–76 St. Louis Blues season was the ninth for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 29 wins, 37 losses and 14 ties, good for 72 points... ) |
31–28–11 |
| 71 | L | March 16, 1976 | 4–5 | @ 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 ... (1975–76 1975–76 Montreal Canadiens season The 1975–76 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 67th season. The Canadiens won their 19th Stanley Cup in club history.-Regular season:Henri Richard's number 16 was retired December 10, 1975 by the Canadiens in his honour.-Game log:-Regular season:... ) |
31–29–11 |
| 72 | W | March 19, 1976 | 7–3 | @ 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... (1975–76 1975–76 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... ) |
32–29–11 |
| 73 | W | March 21, 1976 | 4–2 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1975–76 1975–76 New York Rangers season The 1975–76 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' fiftieth season of operation. The Rangers would finish in fourth in the Patrick Division and miss the playoffs.-Offseason:The Rangers chose Wayne Dillon as their first pick in the 1975 draft... ) |
33–29–11 |
| 74 | T | March 24, 1976 | 5–5 | 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... (1975–76 1975–76 Boston Bruins season The 1975–76 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 52nd season in the NHL. The season involved trading Phil Esposito to the New York Rangers.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:... ) |
33–29–12 |
| 75 | L | March 25, 1976 | 2–5 | @ St. Louis Blues (1975–76 1975–76 St. Louis Blues season The 1975–76 St. Louis Blues season was the ninth for the franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues finished the regular-season with a record of 29 wins, 37 losses and 14 ties, good for 72 points... ) |
33–30–12 |
| 76 | W | March 28, 1976 | 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... (1975–76 1975–76 Detroit Red Wings season The 1975–76 Detroit Red Wings season was the fiftieth season of competition for the Detroit Red Wings. The Wings finished fourth in the Norris Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
34–30–12 |
| 77 | L | March 29, 1976 | 4–5 | @ 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... (1975–76 1975–76 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1975–76 Toronto Maple Leafs season saw the Maple Leafs finish in third place in the Adams Division with a record of 34 wins, 31 losses, and 15 ties for 83 points... ) |
34–31–12 |
| 78 | L | March 31, 1976 | 3–7 | @ 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 ... (1975–76 1975–76 Montreal Canadiens season The 1975–76 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 67th season. The Canadiens won their 19th Stanley Cup in club history.-Regular season:Henri Richard's number 16 was retired December 10, 1975 by the Canadiens in his honour.-Game log:-Regular season:... ) |
34–32–12 |
| 79 | L | April 3, 1976 | 4–5 | 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... (1975–76 1975–76 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... ) |
34–33–12 |
| 80 | W | April 4, 1976 | 6–5 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1975–76 1975–76 Detroit Red Wings season The 1975–76 Detroit Red Wings season was the fiftieth season of competition for the Detroit Red Wings. The Wings finished fourth in the Norris Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
35–33–12 |
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 | ||
| Pierre Larouche Pierre Larouche Pierre "Lucky Pierre" Larouche is a retired professional ice hockey forward who played in the NHL for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal Canadiens, Hartford Whalers, and New York Rangers.-Hockey career:... |
10 | 76 | 53 | 58 | 111 | 33 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 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... |
19 | 80 | 52 | 52 | 104 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| Syl Apps, Jr. Syl Apps, Jr. Sylvanus Marshall Apps, Jr. is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played 10 seasons in the National Hockey League for the New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings and Pittsburgh Penguins.-Playing career:... |
26 | 80 | 32 | 67 | 99 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 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 :... |
8 | 71 | 29 | 47 | 76 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Lowell MacDonald Lowell MacDonald Lowell Wilson MacDonald was a National Hockey League right winger during the 1960s and 1970s. MacDonald broke into the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings after being promoted from the AHL's Pittsburgh Hornets... |
18 | 69 | 30 | 43 | 73 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 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 | 80 | 11 | 60 | 71 | 76 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Vic Hadfield Vic Hadfield Victor Edward Hadfield is a retired professional ice hockey player. One of the most popular players in New York Rangers history, Hadfield had a sixteen-year career in the NHL, tallying 323 goals and 389 assists with 1154 penalty minutes in 1002 career games with the Rangers and the Pittsburgh... |
11 | 76 | 30 | 35 | 65 | 46 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | ||
| Ron Schock Ron Schock Ronald Lawrence Schock was a National Hockey League centre from 1964 to 1978. His younger brother, Danny Schock, also played briefly in the NHL. Ron retired following 909 games, recording a total of 166 goals, 351 assists, and 517 points.While playing with the St. Louis Blues, Schock attended a... |
17 | 80 | 18 | 44 | 62 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Bob Kelly | 22 | 77 | 25 | 30 | 55 | 149 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 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... |
4 | 80 | 7 | 22 | 29 | 51 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Barry Wilkins Barry Wilkins Barry James Wilkins was a professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League and the World Hockey Association during the 1960s and 1970s... |
5 | 75 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 106 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Stan Gilbertson Stan Gilbertson Stanley Frank Gilbertson is a retired American ice hockey player. He played 428 games in the National Hockey League for the California Golden Seals, St. Louis Blues, Washington Capitals, and Pittsburgh Penguins between 1971 and 1977... † |
15 | 48 | 13 | 8 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Simon Nolet Simon Nolet Simon Laurent Nolet is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played ten seasons in the National Hockey League , most notably for the Philadelphia Flyers... † |
9 | 39 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Colin Campbell | 6 | 64 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 105 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Dennis Owchar Dennis Owchar Dennis Owchar is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 288 games in the National Hockey League. He was born in Dryden, Ontario. He played with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Colorado Rockies.- External links :... |
25 | 54 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| Chuck Arnason Chuck Arnason Ernest Charles "Chuck" Arnason is a former Canadian professional ice hockey right wing who played 401 games over 8 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens, Atlanta Flames, Pittsburgh Penguins, Kansas City Scouts, Cleveland Barons, Colorado Rockies, Minnesota North Stars... ‡ |
9 | 30 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 14 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Lew Morrison Lew Morrison Henry Lewis Morrison is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 563 National Hockey League games for the Philadelphia Flyers, Atlanta Flames, Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins.-External links:... |
16 | 78 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Mario Faubert Mario Faubert Mario Faubert is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and politician.-Hockey career:Faubert played two seasons at Saint Louis University before being drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1974 NHL Amateur Draft. His early career was split between the Penguins and the AHL's... |
24 | 21 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Steve Durbano Steve Durbano Harry Steven "Mental Case" Durbano was a professional ice hockey player noted for his villainous behavior on the ice and his larger-than-life persona off it.... ‡ |
7 | 32 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 161 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Harvey Bennett, Jr.‡ | 28 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 53 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Wayne Bianchin Wayne Bianchin Wayne Richard Bianchin is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey Left Winger.-Career:... |
14 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Ed Van Impe Ed Van Impe Edward Charles Van Impe is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Black Hawks, Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins.-Playing career:... † |
2 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Bob McManama Bob McManama Robert Spang McManama is a retired professional ice hockey player.He played 99 games in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins and 37 games in the World Hockey Association for the New England Whalers in 1973–76... ‡ |
15 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Ed Gilbert 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:... † |
23 | 38 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Jacques Cossette Jacques Cossette Jacques Cossette is a retired Canadian ice hockey right winger. He played for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the NHL.... |
27 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Michel Plasse Michel Plasse Michel Pierre Plasse was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender.-Playing career:... |
31 | 55 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 3 | ||||||
| Bobby Taylor Bobby Taylor (ice hockey) Robert Ian Taylor , affectionately known as "Chief", is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently the colour commentator on Tampa Bay Lightning television broadcasts. Previously, he held the same role for the Philadelphia Flyers... † |
30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Gordie Laxton | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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.... ‡ |
2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Gary Inness Gary Inness Gary George Inness is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender and teacher.-Playing career:Signed as a free agent in 1973 by the Pittsburgh Penguins, Inness would play for parts of almost three seasons in Pittsburgh before he was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers... ‡ |
30 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
†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 | ||
| Michel Plasse Michel Plasse Michel Pierre Plasse was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender.-Playing career:... |
31 | 55 | 3096 | 24 | 19 | 10 | 178 | 2 | 3.45 | 3 | 180 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 2.67 | ||
| Gary Inness Gary Inness Gary George Inness is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender and teacher.-Playing career:Signed as a free agent in 1973 by the Pittsburgh Penguins, Inness would play for parts of almost three seasons in Pittsburgh before he was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers... |
30 | 23 | 1212 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 82 | 0 | 4.06 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Gordie Laxton | 1 | 8 | 414 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 4.49 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Bobby Taylor Bobby Taylor (ice hockey) Robert Ian Taylor , affectionately known as "Chief", is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently the colour commentator on Tampa Bay Lightning television broadcasts. Previously, he held the same role for the Philadelphia Flyers... |
30 | 2 | 78 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5.38 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
Trades
| August 28, 1975 | To Pittsburgh Penguins cash |
To Hershey Bears Hershey Bears The Hershey Bears Hockey Club is a professional ice hockey team playing in the American Hockey League, and is currently the top affiliate of the NHL Washington Capitals. The hockey club is based in the unincorporated town of Hershey, Pennsylvania, located within Derry Township some 14 miles east of... (AHL American Hockey League The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League... ) Kelly Pratt |
| November 26, 1975 | To Pittsburgh Penguins 2nd round pick in 1976 Draft 1976 NHL Amateur Draft The 1976 NHL Amateur Draft was held at the NHL office in Montreal, Quebec on June 1, 1976. It is notable as featuring one of the weakest first rounds in draft history, as only two players played more than 450 career NHL games. In 2002, Federko was elected into the Hockey Hall-of-Fame after... (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:... ) |
To 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... 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.... |
| December 16, 1975 | To Pittsburgh Penguins Stan Gilbertson Stan Gilbertson Stanley Frank Gilbertson is a retired American ice hockey player. He played 428 games in the National Hockey League for the California Golden Seals, St. Louis Blues, Washington Capitals, and Pittsburgh Penguins between 1971 and 1977... |
To Washington Capitals Harvey Bennett, Jr. |
| January 8, 1976 | To Pittsburgh Penguins Ed Gilbert 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:... Simon Nolet Simon Nolet Simon Laurent Nolet is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played ten seasons in the National Hockey League , most notably for the Philadelphia Flyers... 1st round pick in 1976 Draft 1976 NHL Amateur Draft The 1976 NHL Amateur Draft was held at the NHL office in Montreal, Quebec on June 1, 1976. It is notable as featuring one of the weakest first rounds in draft history, as only two players played more than 450 career NHL games. In 2002, Federko was elected into the Hockey Hall-of-Fame after... (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... ) |
To Kansas City Scouts Kansas City Scouts The Kansas City Scouts was a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League from 1974–76. In 1976, the franchise relocated to Denver, Colorado and became the Colorado Rockies... Chuck Arnason Chuck Arnason Ernest Charles "Chuck" Arnason is a former Canadian professional ice hockey right wing who played 401 games over 8 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens, Atlanta Flames, Pittsburgh Penguins, Kansas City Scouts, Cleveland Barons, Colorado Rockies, Minnesota North Stars... Steve Durbano Steve Durbano Harry Steven "Mental Case" Durbano was a professional ice hockey player noted for his villainous behavior on the ice and his larger-than-life persona off it.... 1st round pick in 1976 Draft 1976 NHL Amateur Draft The 1976 NHL Amateur Draft was held at the NHL office in Montreal, Quebec on June 1, 1976. It is notable as featuring one of the weakest first rounds in draft history, as only two players played more than 450 career NHL games. In 2002, Federko was elected into the Hockey Hall-of-Fame after... (Greg Carroll Greg Carroll Gregory John Carroll is a retired Canadian ice hockey centre.Drafted in 1976 by both the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League and the Cincinnati Stingers of the World Hockey Association, Carroll chose to play with the Stingers. He would also play for the New England Whalers... ) |
| March 8, 1976 | To Pittsburgh Penguins Bobby Taylor Bobby Taylor (ice hockey) Robert Ian Taylor , affectionately known as "Chief", is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently the colour commentator on Tampa Bay Lightning television broadcasts. Previously, he held the same role for the Philadelphia Flyers... Ed Van Impe Ed Van Impe Edward Charles Van Impe is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Black Hawks, Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins.-Playing career:... |
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... Gary Inness Gary Inness Gary George Inness is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender and teacher.-Playing career:Signed as a free agent in 1973 by the Pittsburgh Penguins, Inness would play for parts of almost three seasons in Pittsburgh before he was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers... Future considerations |
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Larry Bignell
Larry Irvin Bignell is a retired professional Ice hockey defenceman from Edmonton, Alberta. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2nd round, 35th overall, in the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft. He appeared in 20 NHL games for the Penguins in 1973–74, scoring three assists, and three games in...
Denver Spurs
The Denver Spurs were a professional ice hockey team based out of Denver, Colorado. The Spurs began play in the Western Hockey League in 1968, and played at the Denver Coliseum. The Spurs became the first professional sports team in Colorado to win a championship in 1971–72...
(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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Bob Johnson (ice hockey b. 1948)
Robert Martin Johnson is a retired professional ice hockey goaltender who played 24 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Pittsburgh Penguins and St. Louis Blues. His son is Penguins goaltender Brent Johnson.- References :...
Bob McManama
Robert Spang McManama is a retired professional ice hockey player.He played 99 games in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins and 37 games in the World Hockey Association for the New England Whalers in 1973–76...