1979–80 Pittsburgh Penguins season
Encyclopedia
The 1979–80 Pittsburgh Penguins season was their thirteenth in the National Hockey League
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...

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Entry Draft

Round Pick Player Nationality College/Junior/Club Team
2 31. Paul Marshall
Paul Marshall (ice hockey)
Paul Marshall is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger.Marshall was drafted 31st overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1979 NHL Entry Draft and spent two seasons with the team...

Brantford Alexanders
Brantford Alexanders
The Brantford Alexanders were a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Major Junior Hockey League and Ontario Hockey League from 1978 to 1984. The team was based in Brantford, Ontario.-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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3 52. Bennett Wolf
Bennett Wolf
Bennett Martin Wolf is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 30 games in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins.-External links:...

Kitchener Rangers
Kitchener Rangers
The Kitchener Rangers are a major junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League that have called Kitchener, Ontario, Canada their home since 1963. The Rangers are a publicly owned hockey team, governed by a 40-person Board of Directors made up of season ticket subscribers. The Rangers hosted...

 (OMJHL)
4 73. Brian Cross Brantford Alexanders (OMJHL)
5 94. Nick Ricci
Nick Ricci
Nicholas Joseph Ricci was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He played 19 games for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League , playing most of his career in the American Hockey League and International Hockey League.-Playing career:Ricci played junior hockey for the...

Niagara Falls Flyers
Niagara Falls Flyers
----The Niagara Falls Flyers were two junior ice hockey franchises that played in the top tier in the Ontario Hockey Association. The first, a Junior "A" team existed from 1960 until 1972, and the second in Tier I Junior "A" from 1976 until 1982....

 (OMJHL)
6 115. Marc Chorney
Marc Chorney
Marcus P. Chorney is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman.-Playing career:...

University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux (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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Game log

No. R Date Score Opponent Record
1 W October 10, 1979 4–2 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:...

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1–0–0
2 T October 13, 1979 3–3 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...

)
1–0–1
3 W October 14, 1979 4–1 @ 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...

)
2–0–1
4 L October 17, 1979 4–5 Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (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...

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2–1–1
5 W October 20, 1979 5–1 Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...

 (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...

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3–1–1
6 L October 21, 1979 3–6 @ 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:...

)
3–2–1
7 L October 24, 1979 3–7 @ 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:...

 (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:...

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3–3–1
8 L October 25, 1979 5–8 @ Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...

 (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...

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3–4–1
9 W October 31, 1979 4–2 Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains...

 (1979–80
1979–80 Colorado Rockies season
The 1979–80 Colorado Rockies season was the franchise's fourth season in Colorado and their sixth in the NHL. Trying to jolt the fan base and create some excitement for the club, the team hired Don Cherry away from the Boston Bruins as installed him as the new head coach...

)
4–4–1
10 T November 3, 1979 3–3 Atlanta Flames
Atlanta Flames
The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the...

 (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:...

)
4–4–2
11 T November 7, 1979 3–3 Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...

 (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...

)
4–4–3
12 L November 10, 1979 1–6 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...

 (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...

)
4–5–3
13 W November 11, 1979 4–1 @ New York Rangers
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...

 (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:...

)
5–5–3
14 T November 15, 1979 3–3 @ Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (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...

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5–5–4
15 L November 16, 1979 2–5 @ Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...

 (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...

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5–6–4
16 W November 18, 1979 3–2 @ 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:...

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6–6–4
17 W November 21, 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...

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7–6–4
18 L November 23, 1979 1–4 @ 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:...

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7–7–4
19 W November 24, 1979 5–3 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:...

)
8–7–4
20 W November 28, 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...

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9–7–4
21 L November 30, 1979 5–7 @ 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...

)
9–8–4
22 W December 1, 1979 5–4 Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains...

 (1979–80
1979–80 Colorado Rockies season
The 1979–80 Colorado Rockies season was the franchise's fourth season in Colorado and their sixth in the NHL. Trying to jolt the fan base and create some excitement for the club, the team hired Don Cherry away from the Boston Bruins as installed him as the new head coach...

)
10–8–4
23 T December 5, 1979 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,...

 (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...

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10–8–5
24 W December 7, 1979 5–3 @ Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...

 (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...

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11–8–5
25 T December 8, 1979 3–3 Chicago Black Hawks (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...

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11–8–6
26 T December 11, 1979 3–3 @ 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...

)
11–8–7
27 T December 12, 1979 3–3 New York Islanders
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (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....

)
11–8–8
28 T December 15, 1979 3–3 @ New York Islanders
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (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....

)
11–8–9
29 L December 16, 1979 1–4 @ 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...

)
11–9–9
30 T December 19, 1979 0–0 @ Chicago Black Hawks (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...

)
11–9–10
31 T December 20, 1979 1–1 @ 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...

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11–9–11
32 L December 22, 1979 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...

 (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:...

)
11–10–11
33 W December 26, 1979 6–4 Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...

 (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:...

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12–10–11
34 W December 28, 1979 4–2 @ 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:...

)
13–10–11
35 W December 29, 1979 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...

 (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:...

)
14–10–11
36 L December 31, 1979 2–4 @ Minnesota North Stars
Minnesota North Stars
The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white...

 (1979–80
1979–80 Minnesota North Stars season
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...

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14–11–11
37 W January 2, 1980 5–3 Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...

 (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...

)
15–11–11
38 W January 3, 1980 4–3 @ New York Islanders
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (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....

)
16–11–11
39 L January 5, 1980 4–5 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:...

 (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:...

)
16–12–11
40 L January 7, 1980 5–9 @ 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...

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16–13–11
41 W January 9, 1980 4–2 Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...

 (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...

)
17–13–11
42 L January 12, 1980 2–3 Chicago Black Hawks (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...

)
17–14–11
43 W January 16, 1980 6–4 Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (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...

)
18–14–11
44 L January 17, 1980 1–7 @ 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...

)
18–15–11
45 L January 19, 1980 2–5 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....

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18–16–11
46 L January 23, 1980 3–4 @ 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....

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18–17–11
47 L January 24, 1980 1–4 @ Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains...

 (1979–80
1979–80 Colorado Rockies season
The 1979–80 Colorado Rockies season was the franchise's fourth season in Colorado and their sixth in the NHL. Trying to jolt the fan base and create some excitement for the club, the team hired Don Cherry away from the Boston Bruins as installed him as the new head coach...

)
18–18–11
48 L January 26, 1980 4–6 Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...

 (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...

)
18–19–11
49 W January 27, 1980 5–3 @ Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...

 (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...

)
19–19–11
50 L January 30, 1980 3–4 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...

)
19–20–11
51 L January 31, 1980 3–4 @ Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...

 (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:...

)
19–21–11
52 L February 2, 1980 0–4 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...

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19–22–11
53 L February 7, 1980 0–9 @ 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:...

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19–23–11
54 L February 9, 1980 2–5 Minnesota North Stars
Minnesota North Stars
The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white...

 (1979–80
1979–80 Minnesota North Stars season
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...

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19–24–11
55 L February 10, 1980 2–3 @ Chicago Black Hawks (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...

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19–25–11
56 W February 13, 1980 4–2 @ Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (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...

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20–25–11
57 L February 16, 1980 1–8 @ Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...

 (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...

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20–26–11
58 L February 17, 1980 5–6 @ 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...

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20–27–11
59 W February 20, 1980 7–5 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:...

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21–27–11
60 W February 23, 1980 2–1 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...

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22–27–11
61 L February 24, 1980 0–2 @ 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...

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22–28–11
62 W February 27, 1980 3–2 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:...

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23–28–11
63 T March 2, 1980 0–0 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....

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23–28–12
64 L March 3, 1980 1–5 @ 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...

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23–29–12
65 L March 5, 1980 3–5 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...

 (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...

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23–30–12
66 W March 8, 1980 5–4 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....

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24–30–12
67 L March 9, 1980 2–6 @ Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...

 (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:...

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24–31–12
68 L March 11, 1980 3–4 Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (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...

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24–32–12
69 W March 12, 1980 4–2 Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (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...

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25–32–12
70 W March 15, 1980 5–2 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...

 (1979–80
1979–80 Minnesota North Stars season
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...

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26–32–12
71 L March 18, 1980 3–4 @ Minnesota North Stars
Minnesota North Stars
The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, and the team's colors for most of its history were green, yellow, gold and white...

 (1979–80
1979–80 Minnesota North Stars season
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...

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26–33–12
72 L March 21, 1980 2–9 @ 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....

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26–34–12
73 W March 23, 1980 4–2 @ 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:...

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27–34–12
74 W March 25, 1980 4–2 @ Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...

 (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...

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28–34–12
75 T March 27, 1980 2–2 @ Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...

 (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...

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28–34–13
76 L March 28, 1980 0–5 @ Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains...

 (1979–80
1979–80 Colorado Rockies season
The 1979–80 Colorado Rockies season was the franchise's fourth season in Colorado and their sixth in the NHL. Trying to jolt the fan base and create some excitement for the club, the team hired Don Cherry away from the Boston Bruins as installed him as the new head coach...

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28–35–13
77 W March 30, 1980 4–0 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...

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29–35–13
78 L April 1, 1980 2–6 @ 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...

 (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...

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29–36–13
79 W April 2, 1980 6–4 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...

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30–36–13
80 L April 5, 1980 1–9 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:...

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30–37–13

Skaters

Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; A= Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in Minutes
    Regular season   Playoffs
Player # GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
Rick Kehoe
Rick Kehoe
Rick Thomas Kehoe is a retired professional ice hockey player and coach, most notably for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League.- Playing career :...

 
17 79 30 30 60 4 5 2 5 7 0
Greg Malone
Greg Malone (ice hockey)
William Gregory Malone is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey Centre who is currently a scout for the Tampa Bay Lightning.-Career:...

 
12 51 19 32 51 46 - - - - -
George Ferguson  11 73 21 28 49 36 5 0 3 3 4
Orest Kindrachuk
Orest Kindrachuk
Orest Michael Kindrachuk is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played ten seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals...

 
26 52 17 29 46 63 - - - - -
Peter Lee  10 74 16 29 45 20 4 0 1 1 0
Gary McAdam
Gary McAdam
Gary F. McAdam is a retired Canadian ice hockey player.Selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1975 NHL Entry Draft, McAdam also played for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings, Calgary Flames, Washington Capitals, New Jersey Devils, and Toronto Maple Leafs before retiring following the...

 
16 78 19 22 41 63 5 1 2 3 9
Rod Schutt
Rod Schutt
Rodney Schutt is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 286 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, and Pittsburgh Penguins.- External links :...

 
23 73 18 21 39 43 5 2 1 3 6
Gregg Sheppard
Gregg Sheppard
Gregory Wayne Sheppard is a retired professional ice hockey forward who most notably played for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League.-Career:...

 
19 76 13 24 37 20 5 1 1 2 0
Randy Carlyle
Randy Carlyle
Randolph Robert Carlyle is a former ice hockey defenceman and formely the head coach of the Anaheim Ducks. He was raised in Azilda, just northwest of Sudbury, Ontario.-Career:...

 
25 67 8 28 36 45 5 1 0 1 4
Ross Lonsberry
Ross Lonsberry
David Ross Lonsberry is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins...

 
18 76 15 18 33 36 5 2 1 3 2
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 78 6 27 33 36 5 1 0 1 18
Pat Hughes
Pat Hughes (ice hockey)
Patrick James Hughes is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward.After playing college hockey at the University of Michigan, Hughes started his National Hockey League career with the Montreal Canadiens in 1978. He would also play for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers, Buffalo Sabres, St....

 
24 76 18 14 32 78 5 0 0 0 21
Russ Anderson
Russ Anderson
Russell Vincent Anderson is a retired professional ice hockey defenseman who played 519 games in the National Hockey League between 1976 and 1985. He played for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Hartford Whalers, and Los Angeles Kings...

 
7 76 5 22 27 150 5 0 2 2 14
Nick Libett
Nick Libett
Lynn Nicholas Libett is a retired ice hockey left winger who spent much of his career playing for the Detroit Red Wings. Libett played in the playoffs only twice in his twelve seasons with the Red Wings. He was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins, where he would finish his National Hockey League...

 
14 78 14 12 26 14 5 1 1 2 0
Paul Marshall
Paul Marshall (ice hockey)
Paul Marshall is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger.Marshall was drafted 31st overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1979 NHL Entry Draft and spent two seasons with the team...

 
20 46 9 12 21 9 1 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...

 
5 49 5 13 18 31 2 0 1 1 0
Dale Tallon
Dale Tallon
Dale Tallon is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and current General Manager for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League ....

 
4 32 5 9 14 18 4 0 0 0 4
Kim Davis
Kim Davis
Kim Davis is a retired Canadian ice hockey centre. He played in a total of 36 National Hockey League games for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Toronto Maple Leafs.-External links:...

 
22 24 3 7 10 43 4 0 0 0 0
Bob Stewart 8 65 3 7 10 52 5 1 1 2 2
Mark Johnson  9 17 3 5 8 4 5 2 2 4 0
Tom Bladon
Tom Bladon
Thomas George "Bomber" Bladon is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played nine seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets and Detroit Red Wings. He won the Stanley Cup with the Flyers in 1974 and 1975...

 
2 57 2 6 8 35 1 0 1 1 0
Greg Millen  29 44 0 3 3 14 5 0 0 0 0
Kim Clackson
Kim Clackson
Kimbel Gerald Clackson A professional ice hockey player who played 106 games in the National Hockey League and 271 games in the World Hockey Association...

 
6 45 0 3 3 166 3 0 0 0 37
Jim Hamilton
Jim Hamilton (ice hockey)
James Neil Hamilton was a professional ice hockey player who played 95 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Pittsburgh Penguins.- References :...

 
28 10 2 0 2 0 - - - - -
Blair Chapman
Blair Chapman
Blair Douglas Chapman is a retired former professional ice hockey player who was drafted number one overall in the 1976 WHA Amateur Draft by the Edmonton Oilers, and also number two overall in the 1976 NHL Amateur Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins...

9 1 0 0 0 0 - - - - -
Nick Ricci
Nick Ricci
Nicholas Joseph Ricci was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He played 19 games for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League , playing most of his career in the American Hockey League and International Hockey League.-Playing career:Ricci played junior hockey for the...

 
31 4 0 0 0 0 - - - - -
Robert Holland  1 34 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
Nick Ricci
Nick Ricci
Nicholas Joseph Ricci was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. He played 19 games for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League , playing most of his career in the American Hockey League and International Hockey League.-Playing career:Ricci played junior hockey for the...

 
31 4 240 2 2 0 14 0 3.50 - - - - - - -
Greg Millen  29 44 2586 18 18 7 157 2 3.64 5 300 2 3 21 0 4.20
Robert Holland  1 34 1974 10 17 6 126 1 3.83 - - - - - - -

Transactions

The Penguins were involved in the following transactions during the 1979–80 season:

Trades

August 3, 1979 To Pittsburgh Penguins
Nick Libett
Nick Libett
Lynn Nicholas Libett is a retired ice hockey left winger who spent much of his career playing for the Detroit Red Wings. Libett played in the playoffs only twice in his twelve seasons with the Red Wings. He was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins, where he would finish his National Hockey League...

To 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...

 
Peter Mahovlich
Peter Mahovlich
Peter Joseph "Little M" Mahovlich , known in his playing years as "Little M", is a retired Canadian professional hockey forward and head coach.-Playing career:...

August 30, 1979 To Pittsburgh Penguins
Robert Holland
Pat Hughes
Pat Hughes (ice hockey)
Patrick James Hughes is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward.After playing college hockey at the University of Michigan, Hughes started his National Hockey League career with the Montreal Canadiens in 1978. He would also play for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers, Buffalo Sabres, St....

To Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...

 
Denis Herron
Denis Herron
Denis Bernard Herron is a former Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the Montreal Canadiens, Kansas City Scouts, and Pittsburgh Penguins in the National Hockey League.-Playing career:...


2nd round pick in 1982 Draft
1982 NHL Entry Draft
The 1982 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec. The National Hockey League teams selected 252 players eligible for entry into professional ranks, in the reverse order of the 1981–82 NHL season and playoff standings. This is the list of those players...


(Jocelyn Gauvreau
Jocelyn Gauvreau
Jocelyn Gauvreau is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played two games in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens.-External links:...

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November 13, 1979 To Pittsburgh Penguins
Bob Stewart
To St. Louis Blues 
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...


Additions and subtractions

class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%"> Additions
Player Former team Via
class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%"> Subtractions Player New team Via Wayne Bianchin
Wayne Bianchin
Wayne Richard Bianchin is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey Left Winger.-Career:...

  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 ....

  Expansion Draft (1979-06-13) Colin Campbell  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 ....

  Expansion Draft (1979-06-13) John Flesch
John Flesch
John Patrick Flesch is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger. He was drafted by the Atlanta Flames in the fifth round, 69th overall, of the 1973 NHL Amateur Draft...

  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...

free agency (1980-01-30)
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