1979–80 Minnesota North Stars season
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The 1979–80 Minnesota North Stars
season was the thirteenth
season
in North Stars history. The previous year's merger with the Cleveland Barons
began to pay off as the North Stars finished with a winning record for the first time in seven years, and finished in third place in the Adams Division
with 88 points. Former Baron Al MacAdam led the team in scoring with 93 points and captured the Bill Masterton Trophy. In the playoffs, the North Stars shocked the hockey world by eliminating the 4-time Stanley Cup champion Montreal Canadiens
in seven games. The upset earned the North Stars a trip to the semi-finals.
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...
season was the thirteenth
Minnesota North Stars seasons
This is a list of seasons completed by the Minnesota North Stars of the National Hockey League. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the North Stars have completed in the NHL for their entire history....
season
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
in North Stars history. The previous year's merger with the Cleveland Barons
Cleveland Barons (NHL)
The Cleveland Barons were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League from 1976–78. They were a relocation of the California Golden Seals franchise, which had played in Oakland since 1967...
began to pay off as the North Stars finished with a winning record for the first time in seven years, and finished in third place in the Adams Division
Adams Division
The NHL's Adams Division was formed in 1974 as part of the Prince of Wales Conference. The division existed for 19 seasons until 1993. It was named in honor of Charles Francis Adams, the founder of the Boston Bruins...
with 88 points. Former Baron Al MacAdam led the team in scoring with 93 points and captured the Bill Masterton Trophy. In the playoffs, the North Stars shocked the hockey world by eliminating the 4-time Stanley Cup champion 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 ...
in seven games. The upset earned the North Stars a trip to the semi-finals.
NHL Draft
| Round | Pick | Player | Nationality | College/Junior/Club team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | October 11, 1979 | 4–1 | Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1979–80 1979–80 Hartford Whalers season The 1979–80 Hartford Whalers season was the Whalers' first season in the National Hockey League. Along with the Edmonton Oilers, Quebec Nordiques, and Winnipeg Jets, the Whalers were one of four World Hockey Association franchises that joined the NHL... ) |
1–0–0 |
| 2 | W | October 13, 1979 | 5–1 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1979–80 1979–80 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1979–80 Chicago Black Hawks season was the fifty-fourth season of operation of the Chicago Black Hawks in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
2–0–0 |
| 3 | W | October 14, 1979 | 5–4 | @ Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:... (1979–80 1979–80 Buffalo Sabres season The 1979–80 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' tenth seaon.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP = Games played; G= Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes-Defencemen:... ) |
3–0–0 |
| 4 | L | October 17, 1979 | 2–6 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1979–80 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 62nd season of the franchise, 52nd season as the Maple Leafs. In July 1979, Leafs owner Harold Ballard brought back Punch Imlach, a longtime friend, as general manager. Imlach traded Lanny McDonald to undermine team captain Darryl Sittler's influence... ) |
3–1–0 |
| 5 | L | October 19, 1979 | 2–3 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1979–80 1979–80 Winnipeg Jets season The 1979–80 Winnipeg Jets season was their eighth season and their first season in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Trades:-Waivers:-Free agents:-NHL Amateur Draft:-Reclaimed Players:... ) |
3–2–0 |
| 6 | T | October 21, 1979 | 5–5 | @ Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1979–80 1979–80 Edmonton Oilers season The 1979–80 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' eighth season, their first season in the National Hockey League , as they were one of the teams that were part of the WHA-NHL merger that took place on June 22, 1979.... ) |
3–2–1 |
| 7 | W | October 24, 1979 | 5–2 | St. Louis Blues (1979–80 1979–80 St. Louis Blues season The 1979–80 St. Louis Blues season was the 13th in franchise history. It involved the team returning to the NHL Playoffs for the first time in three seasons, following the team's 34-34-12 record during the regular-season, good for 80 points... ) |
4–2–1 |
| 8 | W | October 27, 1979 | 7–2 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1979–80 1979–80 New York Rangers season The 1979–80 New York Rangers season was the 54th season and last full season under coach Fred Shero. The Rangers qualified for the playoffs but bowed out in the second round to Shero's old team, the Philadelphia Flyers.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
5–2–1 |
| 9 | W | October 31, 1979 | 5–3 | @ 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... (1979–80 1979–80 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:*Game 28 would be the last game ever played in the Detroit Olympia.*Game 33 would be the first ice hockey game ever played in the Joe Louis Arena.As a result the Red Wings were forced on a four-game road trip from December 16 to 26.-Regular season:... ) |
6–2–1 |
| 10 | L | November 1, 1979 | 1–5 | @ 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 ... (1979–80 1979–80 Montreal Canadiens season The 1979–80 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 71st season. The Canadiens ended the season with a twenty-game unbeaten streak at the Montreal Forum. By season’s end, the franchise was third overall in NHL standings... ) |
6–3–1 |
| 11 | W | November 3, 1979 | 7–1 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1979–80 1979–80 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... ) |
7–3–1 |
| 12 | T | November 6, 1979 | 7–7 | @ 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,... (1979–80 1979–80 Vancouver Canucks season The 1979–80 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 10th in the NHL. Stan Smyl led the team in goals, assists, points, and penalty minutes, the last time one player has led his team in all four categories. On October 14, 1979, Wayne Gretzky scored his first NHL goal against Glen Hanlon.-Game... ) |
7–3–2 |
| 13 | W | November 9, 1979 | 6–5 | @ Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies (NHL) The Colorado Rockies were an American professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League that played in Denver, Colorado, from 1976 to 1982. They were a relocation of the Kansas City Scouts, a 1974 expansion team. The franchise moved to East Rutherford, New Jersey, in 1982 and was... (1979–80) |
8–3–2 |
| 14 | T | November 10, 1979 | 6–6 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Los Angeles Kings season The 1979–80 Los Angeles Kings season saw the Kings qualify for the playoffs, placing second in the Norris Division, but they lost in the first round to the New York Islanders... ) |
8–3–3 |
| 15 | W | November 14, 1979 | 7–2 | Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Quebec Nordiques season The 1979–80 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques eighth season overall, however, it marked as their expansion season in the National Hockey League. Quebec had played their previous seven seasons in the now defunct World Hockey Association... ) |
9–3–3 |
| 16 | L | November 17, 1979 | 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:... (1979–80 1979–80 Buffalo Sabres season The 1979–80 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' tenth seaon.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP = Games played; G= Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes-Defencemen:... ) |
9–4–3 |
| 17 | T | November 18, 1979 | 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... (1979–80 1979–80 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1979–80 Chicago Black Hawks season was the fifty-fourth season of operation of the Chicago Black Hawks in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
9–4–4 |
| 18 | W | November 21, 1979 | 3–1 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 New York Islanders season The 1979-80 New York Islanders season was the eighth in the franchise's history. It involved winning the Stanley Cup. During the season, the Islanders dropped below the 100-point mark for the first time in five years, earning only 91 points.... ) |
10–4–4 |
| 19 | T | November 24, 1979 | 3–3 | 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... (1979–80 1979–80 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:*Game 28 would be the last game ever played in the Detroit Olympia.*Game 33 would be the first ice hockey game ever played in the Joe Louis Arena.As a result the Red Wings were forced on a four-game road trip from December 16 to 26.-Regular season:... ) |
10–4–5 |
| 20 | L | November 25, 1979 | 2–6 | @ 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:... (1979–80 1979–80 Buffalo Sabres season The 1979–80 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' tenth seaon.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP = Games played; G= Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes-Defencemen:... ) |
10–5–5 |
| 21 | T | November 28, 1979 | 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... (1979–80 1979–80 New York Rangers season The 1979–80 New York Rangers season was the 54th season and last full season under coach Fred Shero. The Rangers qualified for the playoffs but bowed out in the second round to Shero's old team, the Philadelphia Flyers.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
10–5–6 |
| 22 | L | November 29, 1979 | 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... (1979–80 1979–80 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1979–80 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 13th season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers began the 1979–80 season with a somewhat controversial move by naming Clarke a playing assistant coach and giving the captaincy to Mel Bridgman. While Clarke was against this... ) |
10–6–6 |
| 23 | T | December 1, 1979 | 4–4 | Winnipeg Jets (1979–80 1979–80 Winnipeg Jets season The 1979–80 Winnipeg Jets season was their eighth season and their first season in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Trades:-Waivers:-Free agents:-NHL Amateur Draft:-Reclaimed Players:... ) |
10–6–7 |
| 24 | W | December 5, 1979 | 6–1 | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1979–80 1979–80 Edmonton Oilers season The 1979–80 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' eighth season, their first season in the National Hockey League , as they were one of the teams that were part of the WHA-NHL merger that took place on June 22, 1979.... ) |
11–6–7 |
| 25 | W | December 7, 1979 | 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... (1979–80 1979–80 Atlanta Flames season The 1979–80 Atlanta Flames season was the eighth and final season in Atlanta for the franchise. The franchise was bought and moved to Calgary, Alberta to become the Calgary Flames.-Offseason:... ) |
12–6–7 |
| 26 | W | December 12, 1979 | 5–4 | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1979–80 1979–80 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... ) |
13–6–7 |
| 27 | L | December 14, 1979 | 2–3 | @ Atlanta Flames Atlanta Flames The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the... (1979–80 1979–80 Atlanta Flames season The 1979–80 Atlanta Flames season was the eighth and final season in Atlanta for the franchise. The franchise was bought and moved to Calgary, Alberta to become the Calgary Flames.-Offseason:... ) |
13–7–7 |
| 28 | W | December 15, 1979 | 3–1 | @ St. Louis Blues (1979–80 1979–80 St. Louis Blues season The 1979–80 St. Louis Blues season was the 13th in franchise history. It involved the team returning to the NHL Playoffs for the first time in three seasons, following the team's 34-34-12 record during the regular-season, good for 80 points... ) |
14–7–7 |
| 29 | W | December 17, 1979 | 5–1 | 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... (1979–80 1979–80 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1979–80 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 62nd season of the franchise, 52nd season as the Maple Leafs. In July 1979, Leafs owner Harold Ballard brought back Punch Imlach, a longtime friend, as general manager. Imlach traded Lanny McDonald to undermine team captain Darryl Sittler's influence... ) |
15–7–7 |
| 30 | W | December 19, 1979 | 5–2 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1979–80 1979–80 Montreal Canadiens season The 1979–80 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 71st season. The Canadiens ended the season with a twenty-game unbeaten streak at the Montreal Forum. By season’s end, the franchise was third overall in NHL standings... ) |
16–7–7 |
| 31 | W | December 26, 1979 | 6–0 | Winnipeg Jets (1979–80 1979–80 Winnipeg Jets season The 1979–80 Winnipeg Jets season was their eighth season and their first season in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Trades:-Waivers:-Free agents:-NHL Amateur Draft:-Reclaimed Players:... ) |
17–7–7 |
| 32 | L | December 27, 1979 | 3–4 | @ Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies (NHL) The Colorado Rockies were an American professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League that played in Denver, Colorado, from 1976 to 1982. They were a relocation of the Kansas City Scouts, a 1974 expansion team. The franchise moved to East Rutherford, New Jersey, in 1982 and was... (1979–80) |
17–8–7 |
| 33 | L | December 29, 1979 | 3–4 | @ Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Los Angeles Kings season The 1979–80 Los Angeles Kings season saw the Kings qualify for the playoffs, placing second in the Norris Division, but they lost in the first round to the New York Islanders... ) |
17–9–7 |
| 34 | W | December 31, 1979 | 4–2 | Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1979–80 1979–80 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1979–80 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their thirteenth in the National Hockey League.-Entry Draft:-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; A= Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in Minutes... ) |
18–9–7 |
| 35 | W | January 2, 1980 | 2–1 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1979–80 1979–80 Boston Bruins season The 1979–80 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 56th season. In the first round of the NHL Draft, the Bruins drafted Ray Bourque. The Bruins had two different coaches during the season... ) |
19–9–7 |
| 36 | T | January 5, 1980 | 2–2 | Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1979–80 1979–80 Washington Capitals season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... ) |
19–9–8 |
| 37 | W | January 7, 1980 | 7–1 | 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... (1979–80 1979–80 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1979–80 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 13th season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers began the 1979–80 season with a somewhat controversial move by naming Clarke a playing assistant coach and giving the captaincy to Mel Bridgman. While Clarke was against this... ) |
20–9–8 |
| 38 | W | January 9, 1980 | 6–2 | Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1979–80 1979–80 Hartford Whalers season The 1979–80 Hartford Whalers season was the Whalers' first season in the National Hockey League. Along with the Edmonton Oilers, Quebec Nordiques, and Winnipeg Jets, the Whalers were one of four World Hockey Association franchises that joined the NHL... ) |
21–9–8 |
| 39 | L | January 12, 1980 | 5–6 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Los Angeles Kings season The 1979–80 Los Angeles Kings season saw the Kings qualify for the playoffs, placing second in the Norris Division, but they lost in the first round to the New York Islanders... ) |
21–10–8 |
| 40 | L | January 15, 1980 | 1–2 | @ St. Louis Blues (1979–80 1979–80 St. Louis Blues season The 1979–80 St. Louis Blues season was the 13th in franchise history. It involved the team returning to the NHL Playoffs for the first time in three seasons, following the team's 34-34-12 record during the regular-season, good for 80 points... ) |
21–11–8 |
| 41 | W | January 16, 1980 | 7–3 | St. Louis Blues (1979–80 1979–80 St. Louis Blues season The 1979–80 St. Louis Blues season was the 13th in franchise history. It involved the team returning to the NHL Playoffs for the first time in three seasons, following the team's 34-34-12 record during the regular-season, good for 80 points... ) |
22–11–8 |
| 42 | L | January 19, 1980 | 4–5 | 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... (1979–80 1979–80 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:*Game 28 would be the last game ever played in the Detroit Olympia.*Game 33 would be the first ice hockey game ever played in the Joe Louis Arena.As a result the Red Wings were forced on a four-game road trip from December 16 to 26.-Regular season:... ) |
22–12–8 |
| 43 | L | January 21, 1980 | 0–3 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1979–80 1979–80 Boston Bruins season The 1979–80 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 56th season. In the first round of the NHL Draft, the Bruins drafted Ray Bourque. The Bruins had two different coaches during the season... ) |
22–13–8 |
| 44 | L | January 23, 1980 | 4–6 | @ Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Quebec Nordiques season The 1979–80 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques eighth season overall, however, it marked as their expansion season in the National Hockey League. Quebec had played their previous seven seasons in the now defunct World Hockey Association... ) |
22–14–8 |
| 45 | T | January 26, 1980 | 4–4 | Los Angeles Kings Los Angeles Kings The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Los Angeles Kings season The 1979–80 Los Angeles Kings season saw the Kings qualify for the playoffs, placing second in the Norris Division, but they lost in the first round to the New York Islanders... ) |
22–14–9 |
| 46 | L | January 27, 1980 | 0–3 | @ 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... (1979–80 1979–80 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1979–80 Chicago Black Hawks season was the fifty-fourth season of operation of the Chicago Black Hawks in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
22–15–9 |
| 47 | T | January 29, 1980 | 2–2 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 New York Islanders season The 1979-80 New York Islanders season was the eighth in the franchise's history. It involved winning the Stanley Cup. During the season, the Islanders dropped below the 100-point mark for the first time in five years, earning only 91 points.... ) |
22–15–10 |
| 48 | L | January 31, 1980 | 2–4 | @ 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... (1979–80 1979–80 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1979–80 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 13th season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers began the 1979–80 season with a somewhat controversial move by naming Clarke a playing assistant coach and giving the captaincy to Mel Bridgman. While Clarke was against this... ) |
22–16–10 |
| 49 | L | February 2, 1980 | 4–5 | 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,... (1979–80 1979–80 Vancouver Canucks season The 1979–80 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 10th in the NHL. Stan Smyl led the team in goals, assists, points, and penalty minutes, the last time one player has led his team in all four categories. On October 14, 1979, Wayne Gretzky scored his first NHL goal against Glen Hanlon.-Game... ) |
22–17–10 |
| 50 | W | February 3, 1980 | 6–2 | Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies (NHL) The Colorado Rockies were an American professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League that played in Denver, Colorado, from 1976 to 1982. They were a relocation of the Kansas City Scouts, a 1974 expansion team. The franchise moved to East Rutherford, New Jersey, in 1982 and was... (1979–80) |
23–17–10 |
| 51 | W | February 9, 1980 | 5–2 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1979–80 1979–80 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1979–80 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their thirteenth in the National Hockey League.-Entry Draft:-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; A= Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in Minutes... ) |
24–17–10 |
| 52 | W | February 10, 1980 | 6–2 | @ Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1979–80 1979–80 Hartford Whalers season The 1979–80 Hartford Whalers season was the Whalers' first season in the National Hockey League. Along with the Edmonton Oilers, Quebec Nordiques, and Winnipeg Jets, the Whalers were one of four World Hockey Association franchises that joined the NHL... ) |
25–17–10 |
| 53 | L | February 13, 1980 | 3–5 | Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1979–80 1979–80 Edmonton Oilers season The 1979–80 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' eighth season, their first season in the National Hockey League , as they were one of the teams that were part of the WHA-NHL merger that took place on June 22, 1979.... ) |
25–18–10 |
| 54 | T | February 16, 1980 | 2–2 | 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... (1979–80 1979–80 Atlanta Flames season The 1979–80 Atlanta Flames season was the eighth and final season in Atlanta for the franchise. The franchise was bought and moved to Calgary, Alberta to become the Calgary Flames.-Offseason:... ) |
25–18–11 |
| 55 | W | February 18, 1980 | 6–2 | Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Quebec Nordiques season The 1979–80 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques eighth season overall, however, it marked as their expansion season in the National Hockey League. Quebec had played their previous seven seasons in the now defunct World Hockey Association... ) |
26–18–11 |
| 56 | T | February 19, 1980 | 4–4 | @ 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... (1979–80 1979–80 Atlanta Flames season The 1979–80 Atlanta Flames season was the eighth and final season in Atlanta for the franchise. The franchise was bought and moved to Calgary, Alberta to become the Calgary Flames.-Offseason:... ) |
26–18–12 |
| 57 | W | February 21, 1980 | 5–2 | @ New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 New York Islanders season The 1979-80 New York Islanders season was the eighth in the franchise's history. It involved winning the Stanley Cup. During the season, the Islanders dropped below the 100-point mark for the first time in five years, earning only 91 points.... ) |
27–18–12 |
| 58 | W | February 23, 1980 | 6–3 | 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... (1979–80 1979–80 New York Rangers season The 1979–80 New York Rangers season was the 54th season and last full season under coach Fred Shero. The Rangers qualified for the playoffs but bowed out in the second round to Shero's old team, the Philadelphia Flyers.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
28–18–12 |
| 59 | L | February 24, 1980 | 5–7 | @ 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... (1979–80 1979–80 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:*Game 28 would be the last game ever played in the Detroit Olympia.*Game 33 would be the first ice hockey game ever played in the Joe Louis Arena.As a result the Red Wings were forced on a four-game road trip from December 16 to 26.-Regular season:... ) |
28–19–12 |
| 60 | W | February 26, 1980 | 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,... (1979–80 1979–80 Vancouver Canucks season The 1979–80 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 10th in the NHL. Stan Smyl led the team in goals, assists, points, and penalty minutes, the last time one player has led his team in all four categories. On October 14, 1979, Wayne Gretzky scored his first NHL goal against Glen Hanlon.-Game... ) |
29–19–12 |
| 61 | L | February 28, 1980 | 3–6 | @ 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 ... (1979–80 1979–80 Montreal Canadiens season The 1979–80 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 71st season. The Canadiens ended the season with a twenty-game unbeaten streak at the Montreal Forum. By season’s end, the franchise was third overall in NHL standings... ) |
29–20–12 |
| 62 | L | March 1, 1980 | 1–4 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1979–80 1979–80 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1979–80 Chicago Black Hawks season was the fifty-fourth season of operation of the Chicago Black Hawks in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
29–21–12 |
| 63 | T | March 2, 1980 | 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:... (1979–80 1979–80 Buffalo Sabres season The 1979–80 Buffalo Sabres season was the Sabres' tenth seaon.-NHL Draft:-Game log:-Forwards:Note: GP = Games played; G= Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes-Defencemen:... ) |
29–21–13 |
| 64 | T | March 5, 1980 | 3–3 | @ Quebec Nordiques Quebec Nordiques The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 Quebec Nordiques season The 1979–80 Quebec Nordiques season was the Nordiques eighth season overall, however, it marked as their expansion season in the National Hockey League. Quebec had played their previous seven seasons in the now defunct World Hockey Association... ) |
29–21–14 |
| 65 | L | March 8, 1980 | 2–6 | 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... (1979–80 1979–80 Philadelphia Flyers season The 1979–80 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Philadelphia Flyers' 13th season in the National Hockey League .The Flyers began the 1979–80 season with a somewhat controversial move by naming Clarke a playing assistant coach and giving the captaincy to Mel Bridgman. While Clarke was against this... ) |
29–22–14 |
| 66 | L | March 9, 1980 | 2–4 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1979–80 1979–80 New York Rangers season The 1979–80 New York Rangers season was the 54th season and last full season under coach Fred Shero. The Rangers qualified for the playoffs but bowed out in the second round to Shero's old team, the Philadelphia Flyers.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
29–23–14 |
| 67 | L | March 12, 1980 | 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 ... (1979–80 1979–80 Montreal Canadiens season The 1979–80 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 71st season. The Canadiens ended the season with a twenty-game unbeaten streak at the Montreal Forum. By season’s end, the franchise was third overall in NHL standings... ) |
29–24–14 |
| 68 | L | March 15, 1980 | 2–5 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original... (1979–80 1979–80 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1979–80 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their thirteenth in the National Hockey League.-Entry Draft:-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; A= Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in Minutes... ) |
29–25–14 |
| 69 | W | March 16, 1980 | 6–1 | @ Hartford Whalers Hartford Whalers The Hartford Whalers were a professional ice hockey team based for most of its existence in Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A.. The club played in the World Hockey Association from 1972–79 and in the National Hockey League from 1979–97... (1979–80 1979–80 Hartford Whalers season The 1979–80 Hartford Whalers season was the Whalers' first season in the National Hockey League. Along with the Edmonton Oilers, Quebec Nordiques, and Winnipeg Jets, the Whalers were one of four World Hockey Association franchises that joined the NHL... ) |
30–25–14 |
| 70 | W | March 18, 1980 | 4–3 | 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... (1979–80 1979–80 Pittsburgh Penguins season The 1979–80 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their thirteenth in the National Hockey League.-Entry Draft:-Game log:-Skaters:Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; A= Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in Minutes... ) |
31–25–14 |
| 71 | W | March 19, 1980 | 7–4 | 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... (1979–80 1979–80 Boston Bruins season The 1979–80 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 56th season. In the first round of the NHL Draft, the Bruins drafted Ray Bourque. The Bruins had two different coaches during the season... ) |
32–25–14 |
| 72 | W | March 21, 1980 | 4–3 | @ Washington Capitals Washington Capitals The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup... (1979–80 1979–80 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... ) |
33–25–14 |
| 73 | W | March 23, 1980 | 7–1 | Colorado Rockies Colorado Rockies (NHL) The Colorado Rockies were an American professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League that played in Denver, Colorado, from 1976 to 1982. They were a relocation of the Kansas City Scouts, a 1974 expansion team. The franchise moved to East Rutherford, New Jersey, in 1982 and was... (1979–80) |
34–25–14 |
| 74 | W | March 25, 1980 | 7–2 | 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... (1979–80 1979–80 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1979–80 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 62nd season of the franchise, 52nd season as the Maple Leafs. In July 1979, Leafs owner Harold Ballard brought back Punch Imlach, a longtime friend, as general manager. Imlach traded Lanny McDonald to undermine team captain Darryl Sittler's influence... ) |
35–25–14 |
| 75 | W | March 28, 1980 | 2–1 | @ Winnipeg Jets (1979–80 1979–80 Winnipeg Jets season The 1979–80 Winnipeg Jets season was their eighth season and their first season in the National Hockey League.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Trades:-Waivers:-Free agents:-NHL Amateur Draft:-Reclaimed Players:... ) |
36–25–14 |
| 76 | L | March 30, 1980 | 3–5 | @ Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,... (1979–80 1979–80 Vancouver Canucks season The 1979–80 Vancouver Canucks season was the team's 10th in the NHL. Stan Smyl led the team in goals, assists, points, and penalty minutes, the last time one player has led his team in all four categories. On October 14, 1979, Wayne Gretzky scored his first NHL goal against Glen Hanlon.-Game... ) |
36–26–14 |
| 77 | T | April 1, 1980 | 1–1 | New York Islanders New York Islanders The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1979–80 1979–80 New York Islanders season The 1979-80 New York Islanders season was the eighth in the franchise's history. It involved winning the Stanley Cup. During the season, the Islanders dropped below the 100-point mark for the first time in five years, earning only 91 points.... ) |
36–26–15 |
| 78 | T | April 2, 1980 | 1–1 | @ Edmonton Oilers Edmonton Oilers The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference of the National Hockey League .... (1979–80 1979–80 Edmonton Oilers season The 1979–80 Edmonton Oilers season was the Oilers' eighth season, their first season in the National Hockey League , as they were one of the teams that were part of the WHA-NHL merger that took place on June 22, 1979.... ) |
36–26–16 |
| 79 | L | April 5, 1980 | 1–2 | @ 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... (1979–80 1979–80 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1979–80 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 62nd season of the franchise, 52nd season as the Maple Leafs. In July 1979, Leafs owner Harold Ballard brought back Punch Imlach, a longtime friend, as general manager. Imlach traded Lanny McDonald to undermine team captain Darryl Sittler's influence... ) |
36–27–16 |
| 80 | L | April 6, 1980 | 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... (1979–80 1979–80 Boston Bruins season The 1979–80 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 56th season. In the first round of the NHL Draft, the Bruins drafted Ray Bourque. The Bruins had two different coaches during the season... ) |
36–28–16 |
Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al MacAdam Al MacAdam Reginald Allan MacAdam is a retired professional ice hockey player who spent 12 seasons in the National Hockey League between 1973 and 1985, and was twice selected to play in the NHL All-Star Game. He is best known for his time with the Minnesota North Stars, where he was one of the franchise's... |
80 | 42 | 51 | 93 | +36 | 24 |
| Steve Payne | 80 | 42 | 43 | 85 | +37 | 40 |
Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games played; TOI = Time on ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime losses; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average| Player | GP | TOI | W | L | OT | GA | SO | SV% | GAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilles Meloche Gilles Meloche Gilles Meloche is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League for the Chicago Black Hawks, California Golden Seals, Cleveland Barons, Minnesota North Stars and Pittsburgh Penguins... |
54 | 3141 | 27 | 20 | 5 | 160 | 1 | 3.06 |
Playoffs
- NHL 1st Round
- 4/8/1980 Toronto Maple Leafs 6 - 3 (Stars lead 1 - 0)
- 4/9/1980 Toronto Maple Leafs 7 - 2 (Stars lead 2 - 0)
- 4/11/1980 at Toronto Maple Leafs 4 - 3 (Stars win 3 - 0)
- NHL Quarter-finals
- 4/16/1980 at Montreal Canadiens 3 - 0 (Stars lead 1 - 0)
- 4/17/1980 at Montreal Canadiens 4 - 1 (Stars lead 2 - 0)
- 4/19/1980 Montreal Canadiens 0 - 5 (Stars lead 2 - 1)
- 4/20/1980 Montreal Canadiens 1 - 5 (Series tied 2 - 2)
- 4/22/1980 at Montreal Canadiens 2 - 6 (Canadiens lead 3 - 2)
- 4/24/1980 Montreal Canadiens 5 - 2 (Series tied 3 - 3)
- 4/27/1980 at Montreal Canadiens 3 - 2 (Stars win 4 - 3)
- Series winning goal scored by Al MacAdamAl MacAdamReginald Allan MacAdam is a retired professional ice hockey player who spent 12 seasons in the National Hockey League between 1973 and 1985, and was twice selected to play in the NHL All-Star Game. He is best known for his time with the Minnesota North Stars, where he was one of the franchise's...
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- NHL Semi-finals
- 4/29/1980 at Philadelphia Flyers 6 - 5 (Stars lead 1 - 0)
- 5/1/1980 at Philadelphia Flyers 0 - 7 (Series tied 1 - 1)
- 5/4/1980 Philadelphia Flyers 3 - 5 (Flyers lead 2 - 1)
- 5/6/1980 Philadelphia Flyers 2 - 3 (Flyers lead 3 - 1)
- 5/8/1980 at Philadelphia Flyers 3 - 7 (Flyers win 4 - 1)
Awards and records
- Bill Masterton Memorial TrophyBill Masterton Memorial TrophyThe Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey. The winner is selected by a poll of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association after each team nominates one...
: || Al MacAdamAl MacAdamReginald Allan MacAdam is a retired professional ice hockey player who spent 12 seasons in the National Hockey League between 1973 and 1985, and was twice selected to play in the NHL All-Star Game. He is best known for his time with the Minnesota North Stars, where he was one of the franchise's...
, Minnesota North StarsMinnesota North StarsThe 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...
Roster
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