1971-72 NHL Season
546 regular-season games · 2 playoff teams · 100,000 simulations
Champion
New York Rangers
5th Title
Last Title: 1969-70
Runner-Up
Chicago Blackhawks
8th Appearance
Last Appearance: 1949-50
Biggest Overachiever
Boston Bruins
7.59 points above expected
119 points · 111.41 expected points
Biggest Disappointment
Vancouver Canucks
11.41 points below expected
48 points · 59.41 expected points
Final Standings
Final regular season records. The vsSim column shows actual points minus the simulation's mean points — positive values indicate the team overachieved, negative values mean they underperformed.
| # | Team | W | L | T | Pts | Pt% | GF | GA | GD | SimPts | vsSim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston Bruins | 54 | 13 | 11 | 119 | .763 | 330 | 204 | +126 | 111.41 | +7.59 |
| 2 | New York Rangers Playoffs | 48 | 17 | 13 | 109 | .699 | 317 | 192 | +125 | 101.58 | +7.42 |
| 3 | Montreal Canadiens | 46 | 16 | 16 | 108 | .692 | 307 | 205 | +102 | 100.77 | +7.23 |
| 4 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 33 | 31 | 14 | 80 | .513 | 209 | 208 | +1 | 81.58 | -1.58 |
| 5 | Detroit Red Wings | 33 | 35 | 10 | 76 | .487 | 261 | 262 | -1 | 68.53 | +7.47 |
| 6 | Buffalo Sabres | 16 | 43 | 19 | 51 | .327 | 203 | 289 | -86 | 60.40 | -9.40 |
| 7 | Vancouver Canucks | 20 | 50 | 8 | 48 | .308 | 203 | 297 | -94 | 59.41 | -11.41 |
| # | Team | W | L | T | Pts | Pt% | GF | GA | GD | SimPts | vsSim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago Blackhawks Division | 46 | 17 | 15 | 107 | .686 | 256 | 166 | +90 | 103.04 | +3.96 |
| 2 | Minnesota North Stars | 37 | 29 | 12 | 86 | .551 | 212 | 191 | +21 | 78.74 | +7.26 |
| 3 | St. Louis Blues | 28 | 39 | 11 | 67 | .429 | 208 | 247 | -39 | 75.83 | -8.83 |
| 4 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 26 | 38 | 14 | 66 | .423 | 220 | 258 | -38 | 67.32 | -1.32 |
| 5 | Philadelphia Flyers | 26 | 38 | 14 | 66 | .423 | 200 | 236 | -36 | 67.69 | -1.69 |
| 6 | California Golden Seals | 21 | 39 | 18 | 60 | .385 | 216 | 288 | -72 | 57.11 | +2.89 |
| 7 | Los Angeles Kings | 20 | 49 | 9 | 49 | .314 | 206 | 305 | -99 | 58.59 | -9.59 |
Playoff Bracket
East Division
West Division
Stanley Cup
Season Summary
Every team's regular season finish compared against the simulated win totals from 100,000 simulations. Click on any column header to sort. Luck is the team's actual total minus the simulation's mean. Positive values indicate the team outperformed the expected total; negative values indicate the team was unluckier than expected. Percentile represents where their actual result fell in the simulated distribution.
| Team | Conference | Division | Elo | Points | Avg. Pts. | Luck | Percentile | Min | 5th | Q1 | Median | Q3 | 95th | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | Eastern | 1692 | 119 | 111.41 | +7.59 | 87.96% | 85 | 100 | 107 | 112 | 116 | 123 | 137 | |
| Montreal Canadiens | Eastern | 1652 | 108 | 100.77 | +7.23 | 85.35% | 70 | 89 | 96 | 101 | 106 | 113 | 126 | |
| Chicago Blackhawks | Western | 1647 | 107 | 103.04 | +3.96 | 73.18% | 75 | 91 | 98 | 103 | 108 | 115 | 126 | |
| New York Rangers | Eastern | 1629 | 109 | 101.58 | +7.42 | 86.60% | 75 | 90 | 97 | 102 | 106 | 113 | 129 | |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Eastern | 1515 | 80 | 81.58 | -1.58 | 44.04% | 54 | 69 | 77 | 82 | 87 | 94 | 108 | |
| Minnesota North Stars | Western | 1508 | 86 | 78.74 | +7.26 | 84.61% | 46 | 66 | 74 | 79 | 84 | 91 | 107 | |
| Detroit Red Wings | Eastern | 1477 | 76 | 68.53 | +7.47 | 85.37% | 41 | 56 | 63 | 68 | 74 | 81 | 97 | |
| St. Louis Blues | Western | 1467 | 67 | 75.83 | -8.83 | 13.22% | 46 | 63 | 71 | 76 | 81 | 88 | 107 | |
| Philadelphia Flyers | Western | 1450 | 66 | 67.69 | -1.69 | 43.71% | 42 | 56 | 63 | 68 | 73 | 80 | 94 | |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Western | 1439 | 66 | 67.32 | -1.32 | 46.05% | 37 | 55 | 62 | 67 | 72 | 80 | 96 | |
| California Golden Seals | Western | 1384 | 60 | 57.11 | +2.89 | 68.44% | 32 | 45 | 52 | 57 | 62 | 69 | 84 | |
| Buffalo Sabres | Eastern | 1381 | 51 | 60.40 | -9.40 | 11.37% | 33 | 48 | 55 | 60 | 65 | 73 | 87 | |
| Vancouver Canucks | Eastern | 1381 | 48 | 59.41 | -11.41 | 6.85% | 33 | 47 | 54 | 59 | 64 | 71 | 89 | |
| Los Angeles Kings | Western | 1380 | 49 | 58.59 | -9.59 | 10.60% | 29 | 46 | 53 | 59 | 64 | 71 | 85 |
Head-to-Head
Cells show the number of points earned against each opponent with the expected points from the simulation below. Gold-tinted cells indicate the team beat the model's expectations by more than one point while navy-tinted cells indicate they fell short by more than one point. The first table covers within-division games while the second covers games against teams outside the division.
Within Eastern
| Team | Bruins | Sabres | Wings | Canadiens | Rangers | Leafs | Canucks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | — |
8
(9.6 exp.)
|
10
(9.1 exp.)
|
5
(7.0 exp.)
|
10
(6.8 exp.)
|
9
(8.2 exp.)
|
12
(9.5 exp.)
|
| Buffalo Sabres |
4
(2.4 exp.)
|
— |
2
(5.5 exp.)
|
3
(3.2 exp.)
|
0
(2.9 exp.)
|
2
(4.4 exp.)
|
5
(6.1 exp.)
|
| Detroit Red Wings |
2
(2.9 exp.)
|
10
(6.5 exp.)
|
— |
6
(3.5 exp.)
|
3
(3.5 exp.)
|
6
(5.1 exp.)
|
11
(6.8 exp.)
|
| Montreal Canadiens |
7
(5.0 exp.)
|
9
(8.8 exp.)
|
6
(8.5 exp.)
|
— |
4
(6.0 exp.)
|
9
(7.5 exp.)
|
12
(8.8 exp.)
|
| New York Rangers |
2
(5.2 exp.)
|
12
(9.1 exp.)
|
9
(8.5 exp.)
|
8
(6.0 exp.)
|
— |
6
(7.5 exp.)
|
10
(9.0 exp.)
|
| Toronto Maple Leafs |
3
(3.8 exp.)
|
10
(7.6 exp.)
|
6
(6.9 exp.)
|
3
(4.5 exp.)
|
6
(4.5 exp.)
|
— |
6
(7.6 exp.)
|
| Vancouver Canucks |
0
(2.5 exp.)
|
7
(5.9 exp.)
|
1
(5.2 exp.)
|
0
(3.2 exp.)
|
2
(3.0 exp.)
|
6
(4.4 exp.)
|
— |
Eastern vs. Outside Teams
| Team | Seals | Blackhawks | Kings | Stars | Flyers | Penguins | Blues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins |
8
(9.5 exp.)
|
9
(6.6 exp.)
|
9
(9.7 exp.)
|
11
(8.6 exp.)
|
12
(9.2 exp.)
|
7
(9.2 exp.)
|
9
(8.6 exp.)
|
| Buffalo Sabres |
3
(6.3 exp.)
|
5
(3.0 exp.)
|
5
(6.2 exp.)
|
6
(4.7 exp.)
|
6
(5.3 exp.)
|
7
(5.4 exp.)
|
3
(4.9 exp.)
|
| Detroit Red Wings |
6
(6.8 exp.)
|
1
(3.6 exp.)
|
7
(6.9 exp.)
|
4
(5.3 exp.)
|
7
(6.1 exp.)
|
8
(6.2 exp.)
|
5
(5.2 exp.)
|
| Montreal Canadiens |
9
(8.9 exp.)
|
7
(5.8 exp.)
|
11
(8.8 exp.)
|
9
(7.6 exp.)
|
7
(8.5 exp.)
|
9
(8.6 exp.)
|
9
(7.9 exp.)
|
| New York Rangers |
9
(9.2 exp.)
|
7
(5.9 exp.)
|
12
(9.0 exp.)
|
4
(7.8 exp.)
|
12
(8.6 exp.)
|
8
(8.2 exp.)
|
10
(7.9 exp.)
|
| Toronto Maple Leafs |
7
(7.8 exp.)
|
2
(4.3 exp.)
|
9
(7.8 exp.)
|
6
(6.2 exp.)
|
6
(7.1 exp.)
|
8
(7.1 exp.)
|
8
(6.5 exp.)
|
| Vancouver Canucks |
8
(6.1 exp.)
|
5
(3.0 exp.)
|
1
(6.0 exp.)
|
5
(4.4 exp.)
|
2
(5.3 exp.)
|
4
(5.4 exp.)
|
7
(4.7 exp.)
|
Within Western
| Team | Seals | Blackhawks | Kings | Stars | Flyers | Penguins | Blues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Golden Seals | — |
3
(2.8 exp.)
|
7
(5.9 exp.)
|
3
(4.3 exp.)
|
4
(5.2 exp.)
|
6
(5.0 exp.)
|
3
(4.7 exp.)
|
| Chicago Blackhawks |
9
(9.2 exp.)
|
— |
10
(9.0 exp.)
|
10
(7.9 exp.)
|
7
(8.6 exp.)
|
11
(8.5 exp.)
|
12
(8.0 exp.)
|
| Los Angeles Kings |
5
(6.1 exp.)
|
2
(3.0 exp.)
|
— |
0
(4.5 exp.)
|
5
(5.3 exp.)
|
3
(5.5 exp.)
|
4
(4.7 exp.)
|
| Minnesota North Stars |
9
(7.7 exp.)
|
2
(4.1 exp.)
|
12
(7.5 exp.)
|
— |
8
(7.0 exp.)
|
8
(6.8 exp.)
|
8
(6.2 exp.)
|
| Philadelphia Flyers |
8
(6.8 exp.)
|
5
(3.4 exp.)
|
7
(6.7 exp.)
|
4
(5.0 exp.)
|
— |
5
(6.1 exp.)
|
5
(5.5 exp.)
|
| Pittsburgh Penguins |
6
(7.0 exp.)
|
1
(3.5 exp.)
|
9
(6.5 exp.)
|
4
(5.2 exp.)
|
7
(5.9 exp.)
|
— |
6
(5.3 exp.)
|
| St. Louis Blues |
9
(7.3 exp.)
|
0
(4.0 exp.)
|
8
(7.3 exp.)
|
4
(5.8 exp.)
|
7
(6.5 exp.)
|
6
(6.7 exp.)
|
— |
Western vs. Outside Teams
| Team | Bruins | Sabres | Wings | Canadiens | Rangers | Leafs | Canucks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Golden Seals |
4
(2.5 exp.)
|
9
(5.7 exp.)
|
6
(5.2 exp.)
|
3
(3.1 exp.)
|
3
(2.8 exp.)
|
5
(4.2 exp.)
|
4
(5.9 exp.)
|
| Chicago Blackhawks |
3
(5.4 exp.)
|
7
(9.0 exp.)
|
11
(8.4 exp.)
|
5
(6.2 exp.)
|
5
(6.1 exp.)
|
10
(7.7 exp.)
|
7
(9.0 exp.)
|
| Los Angeles Kings |
3
(2.3 exp.)
|
7
(5.8 exp.)
|
5
(5.1 exp.)
|
1
(3.2 exp.)
|
0
(3.0 exp.)
|
3
(4.2 exp.)
|
11
(6.0 exp.)
|
| Minnesota North Stars |
1
(3.4 exp.)
|
6
(7.3 exp.)
|
8
(6.7 exp.)
|
3
(4.4 exp.)
|
8
(4.2 exp.)
|
6
(5.8 exp.)
|
7
(7.6 exp.)
|
| Philadelphia Flyers |
0
(2.8 exp.)
|
6
(6.7 exp.)
|
5
(5.9 exp.)
|
5
(3.5 exp.)
|
0
(3.4 exp.)
|
6
(4.9 exp.)
|
10
(6.7 exp.)
|
| Pittsburgh Penguins |
5
(2.8 exp.)
|
5
(6.6 exp.)
|
4
(5.8 exp.)
|
3
(3.4 exp.)
|
4
(3.8 exp.)
|
4
(4.9 exp.)
|
8
(6.6 exp.)
|
| St. Louis Blues |
3
(3.4 exp.)
|
9
(7.1 exp.)
|
7
(6.8 exp.)
|
3
(4.1 exp.)
|
2
(4.1 exp.)
|
4
(5.5 exp.)
|
5
(7.3 exp.)
|
Scoreline Distribution
Cells represent the percentage of games that ended with a team's goals in the row and its opponent's goals in the column. Cells below the diagonal are wins (gold), and cells above are losses (blue). Totals along the edges show the marginal percentages for that row or column.
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0.18% | 0.46% | 1.74% | 1.01% | 1.10% | 0.73% | 0.09% | 0.46% | 5.77% |
| 1 | 0.46% | 2.75% | 2.84% | 3.39% | 2.75% | 2.47% | 1.10% | 1.37% | 17.12% |
| 2 | 1.74% | 2.84% | 4.76% | 2.56% | 4.40% | 2.20% | 1.65% | 1.01% | 21.15% |
| 3 | 1.01% | 3.39% | 2.56% | 4.58% | 1.92% | 2.38% | 1.37% | 1.10% | 18.32% |
| 4 | 1.10% | 2.75% | 4.40% | 1.92% | 3.85% | 0.92% | 0.92% | 0.64% | 16.48% |
| 5 | 0.73% | 2.47% | 2.20% | 2.38% | 0.92% | 0.55% | 0.46% | 0.27% | 9.98% |
| 6 | 0.09% | 1.10% | 1.65% | 1.37% | 0.92% | 0.46% | 0.18% | 0.27% | 6.04% |
| 7+ | 0.46% | 1.37% | 1.01% | 1.10% | 0.64% | 0.27% | 0.27% | — | 5.13% |
| Total | 5.77% | 17.12% | 21.15% | 18.32% | 16.48% | 9.98% | 6.04% | 5.13% | 100% |
Summary Statistics
| Scored | Allowed | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 3.07 | 3.07 | +0.00 |
| SD | 1.94 | 1.94 | 2.94 |
| CV | 0.63 | 0.63 | — |
| Max | 12 | 12 | +11 |
| Min | 0 | 0 | -11 |
Games Played: 546
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | — | — | 2.56% | — | — | — | — | — | 2.56% |
| 1 | — | 1.28% | — | 1.28% | 2.56% | — | — | — | 5.13% |
| 2 | 3.85% | 3.85% | 6.41% | 1.28% | 1.28% | 1.28% | 1.28% | 1.28% | 20.51% |
| 3 | — | 2.56% | 1.28% | 1.28% | — | 1.28% | 1.28% | — | 7.69% |
| 4 | — | 3.85% | 5.13% | 5.13% | 2.56% | — | 1.28% | — | 17.95% |
| 5 | 1.28% | 5.13% | 5.13% | 3.85% | 5.13% | 1.28% | — | — | 21.79% |
| 6 | — | 3.85% | 3.85% | 1.28% | 2.56% | — | 1.28% | — | 12.82% |
| 7+ | — | 2.56% | 2.56% | 3.85% | — | 1.28% | 1.28% | — | 11.54% |
| Total | 5.13% | 23.08% | 26.92% | 17.95% | 14.10% | 5.13% | 6.41% | 1.28% | 100% |
Boston Bruins — Summary Statistics
| Scored | Allowed | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 4.23 | 2.62 | +1.62 |
| SD | 2.20 | 1.67 | 2.73 |
| CV | 0.52 | 0.64 | — |
| Max | 11 | 8 | +9 |
| Min | 0 | 0 | -6 |
Games Played: 78
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | — | — | 1.28% | — | 1.28% | 1.28% | — | — | 3.85% |
| 1 | 1.28% | — | 2.56% | 3.85% | 3.85% | 5.13% | — | 1.28% | 17.95% |
| 2 | 1.28% | 2.56% | 5.13% | 5.13% | 5.13% | 6.41% | 5.13% | 1.28% | 32.05% |
| 3 | — | 1.28% | 2.56% | 8.97% | 2.56% | 3.85% | 1.28% | 2.56% | 23.08% |
| 4 | — | — | 1.28% | 2.56% | 10.26% | — | — | — | 14.10% |
| 5 | — | 1.28% | 1.28% | 1.28% | — | — | — | 1.28% | 5.13% |
| 6 | — | — | — | 1.28% | — | — | — | — | 1.28% |
| 7+ | — | — | 2.56% | — | — | — | — | — | 2.56% |
| Total | 2.56% | 5.13% | 16.67% | 23.08% | 23.08% | 16.67% | 6.41% | 6.41% | 100% |
Buffalo Sabres — Summary Statistics
| Scored | Allowed | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 2.60 | 3.71 | -1.10 |
| SD | 1.50 | 1.74 | 2.43 |
| CV | 0.58 | 0.47 | — |
| Max | 8 | 9 | +6 |
| Min | 0 | 0 | -7 |
Games Played: 78
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | — | — | 1.28% | 5.13% | — | 1.28% | — | — | 7.69% |
| 1 | — | 3.85% | 3.85% | — | 7.69% | 5.13% | — | 2.56% | 23.08% |
| 2 | 3.85% | 1.28% | 5.13% | 1.28% | 3.85% | 2.56% | 1.28% | 2.56% | 21.79% |
| 3 | 1.28% | 2.56% | 1.28% | 5.13% | 1.28% | — | 2.56% | 1.28% | 15.38% |
| 4 | — | — | 1.28% | — | 8.97% | 2.56% | — | 1.28% | 14.10% |
| 5 | — | — | 1.28% | 3.85% | — | — | — | — | 5.13% |
| 6 | — | 1.28% | 1.28% | 2.56% | 1.28% | — | — | 2.56% | 8.97% |
| 7+ | — | 1.28% | — | 1.28% | — | 1.28% | — | — | 3.85% |
| Total | 5.13% | 10.26% | 15.38% | 19.23% | 23.08% | 12.82% | 3.85% | 10.26% | 100% |
California Golden Seals — Summary Statistics
| Scored | Allowed | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 2.77 | 3.69 | -0.92 |
| SD | 1.93 | 2.34 | 3.00 |
| CV | 0.70 | 0.63 | — |
| Max | 8 | 12 | +7 |
| Min | 0 | 0 | -11 |
Games Played: 78
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | 1.28% | 1.28% | 7.69% | 2.56% | 1.28% | 1.28% | — | 1.28% | 16.67% |
| 2 | 3.85% | 2.56% | 2.56% | 1.28% | 2.56% | — | 1.28% | — | 14.10% |
| 3 | 3.85% | 6.41% | 5.13% | 10.26% | — | 1.28% | — | — | 26.92% |
| 4 | 6.41% | 6.41% | 5.13% | — | 1.28% | — | — | 1.28% | 20.51% |
| 5 | 1.28% | 1.28% | 5.13% | 1.28% | — | 3.85% | — | — | 12.82% |
| 6 | — | 1.28% | 2.56% | 1.28% | 1.28% | — | — | — | 6.41% |
| 7+ | 1.28% | — | — | 1.28% | — | — | — | — | 2.56% |
| Total | 17.95% | 19.23% | 28.21% | 17.95% | 6.41% | 6.41% | 1.28% | 2.56% | 100% |
Chicago Blackhawks — Summary Statistics
| Scored | Allowed | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 3.28 | 2.13 | +1.15 |
| SD | 1.57 | 1.67 | 2.37 |
| CV | 0.48 | 0.78 | — |
| Max | 7 | 7 | +7 |
| Min | 1 | 0 | -6 |
Games Played: 78
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | — | — | — | 1.28% | — | — | — | — | 1.28% |
| 1 | — | 1.28% | 5.13% | 2.56% | 1.28% | 1.28% | 3.85% | 1.28% | 16.67% |
| 2 | 1.28% | 1.28% | 3.85% | 2.56% | 10.26% | 1.28% | — | 2.56% | 23.08% |
| 3 | 1.28% | 5.13% | 1.28% | 3.85% | 2.56% | 2.56% | 1.28% | — | 17.95% |
| 4 | 1.28% | — | 3.85% | 1.28% | 3.85% | 2.56% | — | 2.56% | 15.38% |
| 5 | 1.28% | 2.56% | 1.28% | 1.28% | 1.28% | — | — | — | 7.69% |
| 6 | — | — | 1.28% | 7.69% | 1.28% | — | — | — | 10.26% |
| 7+ | — | — | 2.56% | 1.28% | 1.28% | 1.28% | 1.28% | — | 7.69% |
| Total | 5.13% | 10.26% | 19.23% | 21.79% | 21.79% | 8.97% | 6.41% | 6.41% | 100% |
Detroit Red Wings — Summary Statistics
| Scored | Allowed | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 3.35 | 3.36 | -0.01 |
| SD | 1.95 | 1.95 | 2.92 |
| CV | 0.58 | 0.58 | — |
| Max | 8 | 9 | +6 |
| Min | 0 | 0 | -7 |
Games Played: 78
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | — | 1.28% | 3.85% | — | 2.56% | — | — | 2.56% | 10.26% |
| 1 | — | 3.85% | — | 7.69% | 2.56% | 5.13% | 1.28% | 3.85% | 24.36% |
| 2 | 1.28% | 1.28% | 1.28% | 6.41% | 2.56% | 1.28% | 1.28% | 2.56% | 17.95% |
| 3 | — | 2.56% | — | 1.28% | — | 5.13% | 3.85% | 1.28% | 14.10% |
| 4 | — | 2.56% | 5.13% | 1.28% | 5.13% | 1.28% | 3.85% | 1.28% | 20.51% |
| 5 | — | — | — | 5.13% | — | — | 1.28% | — | 6.41% |
| 6 | — | — | — | 1.28% | — | — | — | — | 1.28% |
| 7+ | 1.28% | 1.28% | — | — | 2.56% | — | — | — | 5.13% |
| Total | 2.56% | 12.82% | 10.26% | 23.08% | 15.38% | 12.82% | 11.54% | 11.54% | 100% |
Los Angeles Kings — Summary Statistics
| Scored | Allowed | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 2.64 | 3.91 | -1.27 |
| SD | 1.94 | 2.24 | 3.15 |
| CV | 0.73 | 0.57 | — |
| Max | 9 | 11 | +7 |
| Min | 0 | 0 | -9 |
Games Played: 78
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | — | — | 1.28% | 1.28% | — | 1.28% | — | — | 3.85% |
| 1 | — | 7.69% | 2.56% | 2.56% | 2.56% | 3.85% | 1.28% | — | 20.51% |
| 2 | 2.56% | 7.69% | 5.13% | 6.41% | 2.56% | 1.28% | — | 1.28% | 26.92% |
| 3 | 1.28% | 3.85% | 3.85% | 1.28% | 3.85% | 1.28% | — | 1.28% | 16.67% |
| 4 | — | 7.69% | 6.41% | 1.28% | 1.28% | 1.28% | 1.28% | — | 19.23% |
| 5 | 1.28% | 5.13% | — | 1.28% | — | — | — | — | 7.69% |
| 6 | — | — | 1.28% | 1.28% | — | 1.28% | — | — | 3.85% |
| 7+ | 1.28% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1.28% |
| Total | 6.41% | 32.05% | 20.51% | 15.38% | 10.26% | 10.26% | 2.56% | 2.56% | 100% |
Minnesota North Stars — Summary Statistics
| Scored | Allowed | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 2.72 | 2.45 | +0.27 |
| SD | 1.56 | 1.72 | 2.52 |
| CV | 0.57 | 0.70 | — |
| Max | 7 | 7 | +7 |
| Min | 0 | 0 | -5 |
Games Played: 78
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1 | 1.28% | 5.13% | — | — | 1.28% | 1.28% | — | — | 8.97% |
| 2 | — | 2.56% | 6.41% | — | 3.85% | 2.56% | — | — | 15.38% |
| 3 | 1.28% | 6.41% | 2.56% | 6.41% | — | 1.28% | — | 2.56% | 20.51% |
| 4 | 3.85% | 1.28% | 6.41% | 2.56% | 1.28% | 1.28% | 1.28% | 1.28% | 19.23% |
| 5 | 1.28% | 3.85% | 3.85% | 2.56% | 1.28% | 1.28% | 1.28% | 1.28% | 16.67% |
| 6 | 1.28% | — | 3.85% | — | 1.28% | 2.56% | — | 1.28% | 10.26% |
| 7+ | 1.28% | 3.85% | 2.56% | 1.28% | — | — | — | — | 8.97% |
| Total | 10.26% | 23.08% | 25.64% | 12.82% | 8.97% | 10.26% | 2.56% | 6.41% | 100% |
Montreal Canadiens — Summary Statistics
| Scored | Allowed | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 3.94 | 2.63 | +1.31 |
| SD | 1.92 | 2.00 | 2.78 |
| CV | 0.49 | 0.76 | — |
| Max | 10 | 8 | +8 |
| Min | 1 | 0 | -4 |
Games Played: 78
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | — | — | 1.28% | — | — | 1.28% | — | — | 2.56% |
| 1 | — | 5.13% | 1.28% | 2.56% | 3.85% | — | 1.28% | 1.28% | 15.38% |
| 2 | 1.28% | 2.56% | 5.13% | — | 2.56% | 1.28% | — | — | 12.82% |
| 3 | — | 2.56% | — | 3.85% | 1.28% | — | — | 1.28% | 8.97% |
| 4 | — | 3.85% | 6.41% | 5.13% | 1.28% | — | — | — | 16.67% |
| 5 | 2.56% | 6.41% | 3.85% | 3.85% | — | 1.28% | 2.56% | — | 20.51% |
| 6 | — | 3.85% | 1.28% | 1.28% | 1.28% | — | — | — | 7.69% |
| 7+ | 1.28% | 6.41% | 1.28% | 3.85% | 2.56% | — | — | — | 15.38% |
| Total | 5.13% | 30.77% | 20.51% | 20.51% | 12.82% | 3.85% | 3.85% | 2.56% | 100% |
New York Rangers — Summary Statistics
| Scored | Allowed | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 4.06 | 2.46 | +1.60 |
| SD | 2.39 | 1.67 | 3.22 |
| CV | 0.59 | 0.68 | — |
| Max | 12 | 8 | +11 |
| Min | 0 | 0 | -7 |
Games Played: 78
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | — | — | — | 2.56% | 2.56% | 2.56% | — | 1.28% | 8.97% |
| 1 | 1.28% | 2.56% | 2.56% | 3.85% | 1.28% | 3.85% | — | — | 15.38% |
| 2 | 1.28% | 1.28% | 5.13% | 6.41% | 10.26% | 2.56% | 2.56% | — | 29.49% |
| 3 | 3.85% | 6.41% | 2.56% | 5.13% | 1.28% | 2.56% | 2.56% | — | 24.36% |
| 4 | 1.28% | 2.56% | — | 1.28% | 5.13% | — | — | — | 10.26% |
| 5 | 1.28% | — | — | 2.56% | 2.56% | — | — | — | 6.41% |
| 6 | — | 1.28% | 1.28% | — | — | 1.28% | — | — | 3.85% |
| 7+ | — | — | — | 1.28% | — | — | — | — | 1.28% |
| Total | 8.97% | 14.10% | 11.54% | 23.08% | 23.08% | 12.82% | 5.13% | 1.28% | 100% |
Philadelphia Flyers — Summary Statistics
| Scored | Allowed | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 2.56 | 3.03 | -0.46 |
| SD | 1.70 | 1.71 | 2.63 |
| CV | 0.66 | 0.57 | — |
| Max | 10 | 7 | +7 |
| Min | 0 | 0 | -7 |
Games Played: 78
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | — | 1.28% | 3.85% | — | 2.56% | — | — | — | 7.69% |
| 1 | — | 3.85% | 3.85% | 2.56% | 1.28% | 1.28% | 3.85% | 2.56% | 19.23% |
| 2 | 1.28% | 1.28% | 3.85% | 1.28% | 7.69% | 1.28% | 1.28% | — | 17.95% |
| 3 | — | 1.28% | 2.56% | 6.41% | 3.85% | 3.85% | 1.28% | 2.56% | 21.79% |
| 4 | — | 3.85% | 8.97% | 1.28% | 3.85% | 1.28% | 1.28% | — | 20.51% |
| 5 | — | — | 1.28% | — | 1.28% | — | — | — | 2.56% |
| 6 | — | 1.28% | 1.28% | — | 3.85% | — | — | — | 6.41% |
| 7+ | — | 1.28% | — | — | 2.56% | — | — | — | 3.85% |
| Total | 1.28% | 14.10% | 25.64% | 11.54% | 26.92% | 7.69% | 7.69% | 5.13% | 100% |
Pittsburgh Penguins — Summary Statistics
| Scored | Allowed | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 2.82 | 3.31 | -0.49 |
| SD | 1.81 | 1.79 | 2.65 |
| CV | 0.64 | 0.54 | — |
| Max | 8 | 8 | +7 |
| Min | 0 | 0 | -7 |
Games Played: 78
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | — | 1.28% | 5.13% | — | 2.56% | — | — | — | 8.97% |
| 1 | 1.28% | — | 5.13% | 6.41% | 3.85% | 3.85% | 1.28% | 1.28% | 23.08% |
| 2 | 1.28% | 3.85% | 5.13% | 1.28% | 3.85% | 3.85% | 3.85% | — | 23.08% |
| 3 | — | 2.56% | 3.85% | 1.28% | 2.56% | 1.28% | 1.28% | 1.28% | 14.10% |
| 4 | — | 2.56% | 3.85% | 1.28% | 6.41% | — | — | — | 14.10% |
| 5 | — | 2.56% | 1.28% | 2.56% | 1.28% | — | — | — | 7.69% |
| 6 | — | — | 1.28% | 1.28% | — | 1.28% | 1.28% | — | 5.13% |
| 7+ | — | — | 2.56% | 1.28% | — | — | — | — | 3.85% |
| Total | 2.56% | 12.82% | 28.21% | 15.38% | 20.51% | 10.26% | 7.69% | 2.56% | 100% |
St. Louis Blues — Summary Statistics
| Scored | Allowed | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 2.67 | 3.17 | -0.50 |
| SD | 1.92 | 1.77 | 2.70 |
| CV | 0.72 | 0.56 | — |
| Max | 9 | 9 | +7 |
| Min | 0 | 0 | -8 |
Games Played: 78
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1.28% | 1.28% | 1.28% | 1.28% | 2.56% | — | — | — | 7.69% |
| 1 | — | 2.56% | 1.28% | 6.41% | 3.85% | — | — | 1.28% | 15.38% |
| 2 | 1.28% | 6.41% | 7.69% | — | 2.56% | 5.13% | — | 1.28% | 24.36% |
| 3 | 1.28% | 2.56% | 6.41% | 6.41% | 1.28% | 6.41% | 1.28% | — | 25.64% |
| 4 | 2.56% | 2.56% | 5.13% | 2.56% | — | 1.28% | 1.28% | — | 15.38% |
| 5 | — | 3.85% | 1.28% | 2.56% | — | — | — | — | 7.69% |
| 6 | — | 1.28% | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1.28% |
| 7+ | — | 2.56% | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2.56% |
| Total | 6.41% | 23.08% | 23.08% | 19.23% | 10.26% | 12.82% | 2.56% | 2.56% | 100% |
Toronto Maple Leafs — Summary Statistics
| Scored | Allowed | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 2.68 | 2.67 | +0.01 |
| SD | 1.61 | 1.74 | 2.60 |
| CV | 0.60 | 0.65 | — |
| Max | 8 | 8 | +7 |
| Min | 0 | 0 | -7 |
Games Played: 78
| ↓ Scored | Allowed → | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7+ | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1.28% | 1.28% | 2.56% | 2.56% | 1.28% | 2.56% | 1.28% | 2.56% | 15.38% |
| 1 | — | — | 3.85% | 5.13% | 1.28% | 2.56% | 2.56% | 2.56% | 17.95% |
| 2 | — | 1.28% | 3.85% | 2.56% | 2.56% | — | 5.13% | 1.28% | 16.67% |
| 3 | — | 1.28% | 2.56% | 2.56% | 6.41% | 2.56% | 2.56% | 1.28% | 19.23% |
| 4 | — | 1.28% | 2.56% | 1.28% | 2.56% | 1.28% | 2.56% | 1.28% | 12.82% |
| 5 | — | 2.56% | 5.13% | 1.28% | — | — | 1.28% | 1.28% | 11.54% |
| 6 | — | 1.28% | 3.85% | — | — | — | — | — | 5.13% |
| 7+ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1.28% | — | 1.28% |
| Total | 1.28% | 8.97% | 24.36% | 15.38% | 14.10% | 8.97% | 16.67% | 10.26% | 100% |
Vancouver Canucks — Summary Statistics
| Scored | Allowed | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 2.60 | 3.81 | -1.21 |
| SD | 1.92 | 2.03 | 2.98 |
| CV | 0.74 | 0.53 | — |
| Max | 9 | 9 | +5 |
| Min | 0 | 0 | -8 |
Games Played: 78
Points Points vs. Goal Differential
Plot of points against goals differential across the entire season. Hover over a team for exact values.
Top Overachievers & Disappointments
The teams that deviated the most from the simulated results.
Top Overachievers
| # | Team | Actual | Sim | Luck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston Bruins | 119 | 111.41 | +7.59 |
| 2 | Detroit Red Wings | 76 | 68.53 | +7.47 |
| 3 | New York Rangers | 109 | 101.58 | +7.42 |
| 4 | Minnesota North Stars | 86 | 78.74 | +7.26 |
| 5 | Montreal Canadiens | 108 | 100.77 | +7.23 |
Biggest Disappointments
| # | Team | Actual | Sim | Luck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver Canucks | 48 | 59.41 | -11.41 |
| 2 | Los Angeles Kings | 49 | 58.59 | -9.59 |
| 3 | Buffalo Sabres | 51 | 60.40 | -9.40 |
| 4 | St. Louis Blues | 67 | 75.83 | -8.83 |
| 5 | Philadelphia Flyers | 66 | 67.69 | -1.69 |
Top Streaks
The most unlikely streaks achieved by teams throughout the season according to the model's probabilities. Calculated by using the pregame win/tie/loss probabilities for all the games in each team's streak. Unbeaten counts W or T consecutively; Winless counts L or T consecutively.
Longest Winning Streaks
| # | Team | Games | Dates | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Louis Blues | 5 | Jan 6 – Jan 16 | 1 in 298 |
| 2 | California Golden Seals | 3 | Oct 24 – Oct 28 | 1 in 197 |
| 3 | Minnesota North Stars | 6 | Oct 17 – Oct 28 | 1 in 157 |
| 4 | Chicago Blackhawks | 8 | Dec 9 – Dec 26 | 1 in 50 |
| 5 | Boston Bruins | 9 | Feb 15 – Mar 4 | 1 in 49 |
Longest Losing Streaks
| # | Team | Games | Dates | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 8 | Jan 16 – Feb 1 | 1 in 1,162 |
| 2 | St. Louis Blues | 6 | Dec 11 – Dec 22 | 1 in 190 |
| 3 | Los Angeles Kings | 7 | Oct 23 – Nov 10 | 1 in 174 |
| 4 | Chicago Blackhawks | 3 | Feb 20 – Feb 24 | 1 in 113 |
| 5 | Buffalo Sabres | 6 | Nov 18 – Dec 1 | 1 in 105 |
Longest Unbeaten Streaks
| # | Team | Games | Dates | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago Blackhawks | 12 | Mar 8 – Apr 2 | 1 in 168 |
| 2 | Los Angeles Kings | 6 | Jan 26 – Feb 5 | 1 in 109 |
| 3 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 5 | Mar 11 – Mar 19 | 1 in 93 |
| 4 | California Golden Seals | 5 | Oct 24 – Nov 3 | 1 in 81 |
| 5 | Minnesota North Stars | 9 | Nov 16 – Dec 4 | 1 in 49 |
Longest Winless Streaks
| # | Team | Games | Dates | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Louis Blues | 10 | Dec 7 – Dec 26 | 1 in 289 |
| 2 | Buffalo Sabres | 10 | Nov 7 – Dec 1 | 1 in 114 |
| 3 | Chicago Blackhawks | 4 | Feb 16 – Feb 24 | 1 in 81 |
| 4 | New York Rangers | 6 | Mar 23 – Apr 2 | 1 in 76 |
| 5 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 8 | Jan 16 – Feb 1 | 1 in 64 |
Home-Field Advantage Edge
A measure of how well each team has taken advantage of home-field advantage during the season. For each team, sum the win probabilities for home games and compare against the team's actual performance at home. Repeat for games on the road. Positive values indicate the team has played comparatively better at home than on the road. Negative values indicate the team is not utilizing home field advantage.
Finish Position Heatmaps
Cells represent the percentage of the time a team finished in a given position across the 100,000 simulations.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | 73.94% | 19.61% | 6.32% | 0.13% | — | — | — |
| New York Rangers | 13.79% | 41.96% | 41.54% | 2.64% | 0.07% | — | — |
| Montreal Canadiens | 12.24% | 37.59% | 46.46% | 3.63% | 0.08% | — | — |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 0.03% | 0.84% | 5.51% | 79.19% | 12.17% | 1.94% | 0.32% |
| Detroit Red Wings | — | — | 0.15% | 11.45% | 55.78% | 23.23% | 9.39% |
| Buffalo Sabres | — | — | — | 1.61% | 17.59% | 39.27% | 41.53% |
| Vancouver Canucks | — | — | 0.02% | 1.35% | 14.31% | 35.56% | 48.76% |
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Blackhawks | 98.15% | 1.74% | 0.11% | — | — | — | — |
| Minnesota North Stars | 1.19% | 51.34% | 28.08% | 12.06% | 5.33% | 1.73% | 0.27% |
| St. Louis Blues | 0.58% | 32.49% | 35.80% | 18.38% | 8.77% | 3.18% | 0.80% |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 0.03% | 6.85% | 16.24% | 28.46% | 26.58% | 15.63% | 6.21% |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 0.05% | 6.82% | 15.13% | 27.10% | 27.75% | 15.32% | 7.83% |
| Los Angeles Kings | — | 0.50% | 2.86% | 8.02% | 17.45% | 33.49% | 37.68% |
| California Golden Seals | — | 0.26% | 1.78% | 5.98% | 14.12% | 30.65% | 47.21% |
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | 64.38% | 21.55% | 9.92% | 3.91% | 0.23% | 0.01% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 15.20% | 29.91% | 28.69% | 23.01% | 2.76% | 0.39% | 0.04% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| New York Rangers | 10.90% | 25.35% | 30.05% | 29.72% | 3.37% | 0.41% | 0.16% | 0.03% | 0.01% | — | — | — | — | — |
| Montreal Canadiens | 9.49% | 22.78% | 29.34% | 32.88% | 4.44% | 0.81% | 0.18% | 0.06% | 0.02% | — | — | — | — | — |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 0.03% | 0.24% | 1.22% | 5.66% | 37.79% | 26.21% | 14.55% | 7.30% | 3.91% | 1.81% | 0.85% | 0.28% | 0.13% | 0.02% |
| Minnesota North Stars | — | 0.13% | 0.56% | 2.89% | 25.88% | 27.25% | 19.52% | 10.65% | 6.43% | 3.54% | 1.75% | 0.95% | 0.34% | 0.11% |
| St. Louis Blues | — | 0.04% | 0.19% | 1.54% | 15.84% | 22.19% | 22.59% | 15.55% | 9.95% | 5.85% | 3.38% | 1.63% | 0.99% | 0.26% |
| Detroit Red Wings | — | — | — | 0.13% | 3.51% | 7.71% | 12.94% | 17.59% | 16.44% | 15.06% | 11.34% | 7.88% | 4.80% | 2.60% |
| Philadelphia Flyers | — | — | 0.01% | 0.10% | 2.65% | 6.26% | 11.44% | 16.46% | 17.41% | 15.20% | 12.54% | 8.90% | 6.17% | 2.86% |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | — | — | 0.02% | 0.14% | 2.73% | 5.96% | 10.92% | 15.04% | 16.84% | 16.11% | 13.02% | 8.95% | 6.61% | 3.66% |
| Buffalo Sabres | — | — | — | — | 0.29% | 1.07% | 2.77% | 6.00% | 8.59% | 13.08% | 15.83% | 17.71% | 17.81% | 16.85% |
| Vancouver Canucks | — | — | — | 0.02% | 0.27% | 0.82% | 1.94% | 4.63% | 7.81% | 11.43% | 15.13% | 18.32% | 19.71% | 19.92% |
| Los Angeles Kings | — | — | — | — | 0.16% | 0.56% | 1.75% | 3.95% | 7.12% | 9.92% | 14.01% | 18.40% | 20.65% | 23.48% |
| California Golden Seals | — | — | — | — | 0.08% | 0.35% | 1.20% | 2.74% | 5.47% | 8.00% | 12.15% | 16.98% | 22.79% | 30.24% |
Win Totals in Context
How each team's actual results compared to their simulated results, Elo rating, average opponent Elo, and percentile within simulated outcomes? Click a division name in the legend to toggle it on or off.
Playoff Seed Probabilities
Cells represent the percentage of the time a team earned a given playoff seed across the 100,000 simulations. Teams are sorted by likelihood of earning the top seed. Teams that missed the playoffs more often sit toward the bottom.
| Team | 1 Seed | 2 Seed | 3 Seed | 4 Seed | Missed Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | 73.94% | 19.61% | 6.32% | 0.13% | — |
| New York Rangers | 13.79% | 41.96% | 41.54% | 2.64% | 0.07% |
| Montreal Canadiens | 12.24% | 37.59% | 46.46% | 3.63% | 0.08% |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 0.03% | 0.84% | 5.51% | 79.19% | 14.43% |
| Detroit Red Wings | — | — | 0.15% | 11.45% | 88.40% |
| Buffalo Sabres | — | — | — | 1.61% | 98.39% |
| Vancouver Canucks | — | — | 0.02% | 1.35% | 98.63% |
| Team | 1 Seed | 2 Seed | 3 Seed | 4 Seed | Missed Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Blackhawks | 98.15% | 1.74% | 0.11% | — | — |
| Minnesota North Stars | 1.19% | 51.34% | 28.08% | 12.06% | 7.33% |
| St. Louis Blues | 0.58% | 32.49% | 35.80% | 18.38% | 12.75% |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 0.05% | 6.82% | 15.13% | 27.10% | 50.90% |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 0.03% | 6.85% | 16.24% | 28.46% | 48.42% |
| Los Angeles Kings | — | 0.50% | 2.86% | 8.02% | 88.62% |
| California Golden Seals | — | 0.26% | 1.78% | 5.98% | 91.98% |
Points Required to Achieve Each Seed
The empirical cumulative distribution that shows the probability that a team earning that seed finished the regular season with at most a given number of points. The point where each line passes through 50% is roughly the median points for that seed.
Season Trends
How each metric evolved across the season - Elo rating, actual points, simulated final points, playoff probability, and division-title probability - day by day. Select a division to see all five charts for its teams.
Elo Through the Playoffs
How each playoff team's Elo rating evolved as the postseason unfolded. Elo Progression traces each team's game-by-game Elo rating through their playoff run. Net Elo Change summarizes the difference in Elo rating between the beginning and end of the playoffs for each team.
Stochastic Playoff Outcomes
How we would have expected the postseason to play out at the beginning of the season according to the 100,000 simulations. Table summarizes each team's chances of advancing to each round. Individual matchup heat maps for each round are displayed using the subsequent buttons. The round buttons switch to heat maps that show how often each pair of teams faced off in that round.
| Team | Made Playoffs | Advanced to Conference Finals | Advanced to Stanley Cup | Won Stanley Cup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | 100.00% | 84.38% | 72.78% | 46.47% |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 100.00% | 92.91% | 47.05% | 22.42% |
| Montreal Canadiens | 99.92% | 56.88% | 33.94% | 16.03% |
| New York Rangers | 99.93% | 48.59% | 28.11% | 12.12% |
| Minnesota North Stars | 92.67% | 54.34% | 7.80% | 1.52% |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 85.57% | 9.44% | 5.09% | 0.94% |
| St. Louis Blues | 87.25% | 30.85% | 3.29% | 0.39% |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 51.58% | 10.86% | 0.96% | 0.07% |
| Detroit Red Wings | 11.60% | 0.69% | 0.26% | 0.03% |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 49.10% | 9.42% | 0.66% | 0.01% |
| Buffalo Sabres | 1.61% | — | — | — |
| California Golden Seals | 8.02% | 0.63% | — | — |
| Los Angeles Kings | 11.38% | 0.99% | 0.06% | — |
| Vancouver Canucks | 1.37% | 0.02% | — | — |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Boston Bruins | Buffalo Sabres | Detroit Red Wings | Montreal Canadiens | New York Rangers | Toronto Maple Leafs | Vancouver Canucks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | 1.14% | 8.11% | 10.38% | 9.91% | 53.78% | 1.06% | |
| Detroit Red Wings | 0.43% | 0.06% | 0.20% | ||||
| Montreal Canadiens | 5.89% | 0.18% | 1.35% | 38.90% | 10.39% | 0.17% | |
| New York Rangers | 4.11% | 0.29% | 1.45% | 30.66% | 11.96% | 0.12% | |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 5.17% | 1.94% | 2.33% | ||||
| Vancouver Canucks | 0.02% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | California Golden Seals | Chicago Blackhawks | Los Angeles Kings | Minnesota North Stars | Philadelphia Flyers | Pittsburgh Penguins | St. Louis Blues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Golden Seals | 0.15% | 0.02% | 0.22% | 0.02% | 0.04% | 0.18% | |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 5.76% | 7.70% | 10.60% | 26.35% | 25.06% | 17.44% | |
| Los Angeles Kings | 0.02% | 0.20% | 0.39% | 0.06% | 0.09% | 0.23% | |
| Minnesota North Stars | 0.97% | 1.89% | 1.65% | 9.12% | 9.01% | 31.70% | |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 0.11% | 1.80% | 0.18% | 4.28% | 0.83% | 3.66% | |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 0.06% | 1.54% | 0.12% | 3.75% | 0.76% | 3.19% | |
| St. Louis Blues | 0.47% | 1.51% | 0.72% | 19.09% | 4.41% | 4.65% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Boston Bruins | California Golden Seals | Chicago Blackhawks | Detroit Red Wings | Los Angeles Kings | Minnesota North Stars | Montreal Canadiens | New York Rangers | Philadelphia Flyers | Pittsburgh Penguins | St. Louis Blues | Toronto Maple Leafs | Vancouver Canucks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | 0.42% | 10.43% | 0.48% | 31.81% | 5.82% | 5.35% | 18.47% | ||||||
| Chicago Blackhawks | 6.81% | 0.02% | 21.07% | 18.26% | 0.89% | ||||||||
| Detroit Red Wings | 0.10% | 0.03% | 0.05% | 0.08% | |||||||||
| Los Angeles Kings | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.03% | ||||||||||
| Minnesota North Stars | 3.03% | 0.26% | 1.14% | 1.41% | 1.96% | ||||||||
| Montreal Canadiens | 0.09% | 20.28% | 0.24% | 6.23% | 1.94% | 1.43% | 3.73% | ||||||
| New York Rangers | 0.09% | 14.92% | 0.14% | 6.25% | 1.67% | 1.45% | 3.59% | ||||||
| Philadelphia Flyers | 0.24% | 0.03% | 0.18% | 0.22% | 0.28% | 0.01% | |||||||
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 0.19% | 0.02% | 0.13% | 0.12% | 0.20% | ||||||||
| St. Louis Blues | 1.31% | 0.10% | 0.42% | 0.46% | 0.99% | 0.01% | |||||||
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 0.03% | 0.23% | 0.07% | 2.15% | 0.44% | 0.48% | 1.69% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Boston Bruins | Chicago Blackhawks | Detroit Red Wings | Los Angeles Kings | Minnesota North Stars | Montreal Canadiens | New York Rangers | Philadelphia Flyers | Pittsburgh Penguins | St. Louis Blues | Toronto Maple Leafs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | 18.66% | 0.02% | 0.01% | 1.30% | 13.41% | 11.26% | 0.29% | 0.17% | 0.49% | 0.86% | |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 11.36% | 0.07% | 0.05% | 2.95% | 2.14% | 2.38% | 0.25% | 0.24% | 1.30% | 1.68% | |
| Detroit Red Wings | 0.02% | 0.01% | |||||||||
| Minnesota North Stars | 0.11% | 0.88% | 0.31% | 0.16% | 0.02% | 0.04% | |||||
| Montreal Canadiens | 8.76% | 2.30% | 0.07% | 1.13% | 1.95% | 0.18% | 0.16% | 0.59% | 0.89% | ||
| New York Rangers | 5.88% | 2.14% | 0.07% | 0.88% | 1.75% | 0.13% | 0.08% | 0.51% | 0.68% | ||
| Philadelphia Flyers | 0.03% | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.01% | |||||||
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 0.01% | ||||||||||
| St. Louis Blues | 0.04% | 0.17% | 0.01% | 0.09% | 0.07% | 0.01% | |||||
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 0.13% | 0.44% | 0.01% | 0.19% | 0.15% | 0.01% | 0.01% |
Actual Bracket Simulation
How we would have expected the postseason to play out given the actual playoff bracket according to the 100,000 simulations. Table summarizes each team's chances of advancing to each round. Individual matchup heat maps for each round are displayed using the subsequent buttons. The round buttons switch to heat maps that show how often each pair of teams faced off in that round.
| Team | Advanced to Conference Finals | Advanced to Stanley Cup | Won Stanley Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | 90.83% | 83.61% | 52.45% |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 94.36% | 50.04% | 22.13% |
| Montreal Canadiens | 54.02% | 28.17% | 13.51% |
| New York Rangers | 45.98% | 21.39% | 8.91% |
| Minnesota North Stars | 64.10% | 8.27% | 1.43% |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 9.17% | 5.15% | 1.06% |
| St. Louis Blues | 35.90% | 2.97% | 0.44% |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 5.64% | 0.40% | 0.07% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Boston Bruins | Montreal Canadiens | New York Rangers | Toronto Maple Leafs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | 90.83% | |||
| Montreal Canadiens | 54.02% | |||
| New York Rangers | 45.98% | |||
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 9.17% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Chicago Blackhawks | Minnesota North Stars | Pittsburgh Penguins | St. Louis Blues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Blackhawks | 94.36% | |||
| Minnesota North Stars | 64.10% | |||
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 5.64% | |||
| St. Louis Blues | 35.90% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Boston Bruins | Chicago Blackhawks | Minnesota North Stars | Montreal Canadiens | New York Rangers | Pittsburgh Penguins | St. Louis Blues | Toronto Maple Leafs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | 52.75% | 30.86% | ||||||
| Chicago Blackhawks | 25.63% | 24.41% | ||||||
| Minnesota North Stars | 5.34% | 2.93% | ||||||
| Montreal Canadiens | 25.24% | 2.93% | ||||||
| New York Rangers | 19.08% | 2.31% | ||||||
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 0.22% | 0.18% | ||||||
| St. Louis Blues | 1.88% | 1.09% | ||||||
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 3.08% | 2.07% |
Loser → ↓ Winner | Boston Bruins | Chicago Blackhawks | Minnesota North Stars | Montreal Canadiens | New York Rangers | Pittsburgh Penguins | St. Louis Blues | Toronto Maple Leafs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | 26.50% | 14.02% | 11.67% | 0.26% | ||||
| Chicago Blackhawks | 15.70% | 3.33% | 1.19% | 1.91% | ||||
| Minnesota North Stars | 0.66% | 0.28% | 0.45% | 0.04% | ||||
| Montreal Canadiens | 9.39% | 2.11% | 0.73% | 1.28% | ||||
| New York Rangers | 6.03% | 1.40% | 0.60% | 0.88% | ||||
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 0.04% | 0.01% | 0.02% | |||||
| St. Louis Blues | 0.21% | 0.15% | 0.07% | 0.01% | ||||
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 0.54% | 0.21% | 0.29% | 0.02% |
Most-Likely Championship Paths
For each playoff team, what was the most likely path they had to the championship across all 100,000 simulations? Tiles represent the opponent they faced and defeated the most often in each round.
Regular Season Games
Every regular-season game from the selected team's perspective.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pre Elo | Opp Elo | Win % | Tie % | Loss % | Elo Δ | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-10-10 | New York Rangers | L 1-4 | 1643.06 | 1571.00 | 60.52% | 16.56% | 22.92% | -7.58 | 0 |
| 1971-10-13 | @ New York Rangers | W 6-1 | 1635.48 | 1578.58 | 38.16% | 18.15% | 43.68% | +9.02 | 2 |
| 1971-10-14 | Buffalo Sabres | W 6-2 | 1644.50 | 1439.12 | 74.10% | 12.98% | 12.92% | +1.95 | 4 |
| 1971-10-17 | Toronto Maple Leafs | T 2-2 | 1646.45 | 1534.08 | 65.03% | 15.63% | 19.34% | -0.45 | 5 |
| 1971-10-20 | Detroit Red Wings | W 4-3 | 1646.00 | 1435.97 | 74.50% | 12.84% | 12.66% | +0.66 | 7 |
| 1971-10-22 | @ California Golden Seals | W 5-1 | 1646.66 | 1382.48 | 64.95% | 15.65% | 19.40% | +3.53 | 9 |
| 1971-10-24 | @ Vancouver Canucks | W 4-3 | 1650.19 | 1414.11 | 61.84% | 16.31% | 21.85% | +1.17 | 11 |
| 1971-10-27 | @ Montreal Canadiens | L 2-5 | 1651.36 | 1595.51 | 38.02% | 18.15% | 43.83% | -4.41 | 11 |
| 1971-10-28 | California Golden Seals | L 0-2 | 1646.95 | 1389.47 | 78.43% | 11.33% | 10.25% | -7.69 | 11 |
| 1971-10-31 | Minnesota North Stars | W 5-2 | 1639.26 | 1496.43 | 68.20% | 14.83% | 16.97% | +2.06 | 13 |
| 1971-11-04 | St. Louis Blues | W 6-1 | 1641.32 | 1502.86 | 67.76% | 14.95% | 17.29% | +3.85 | 15 |
| 1971-11-06 | @ Detroit Red Wings | W 2-1 | 1645.17 | 1425.28 | 59.96% | 16.66% | 23.38% | +1.34 | 17 |
| 1971-11-07 | Montreal Canadiens | L 2-3 | 1646.51 | 1604.23 | 56.94% | 17.13% | 25.93% | -2.78 | 17 |
| 1971-11-10 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | L 1-3 | 1643.73 | 1617.14 | 34.08% | 17.99% | 47.93% | -3.27 | 17 |
| 1971-11-11 | California Golden Seals | W 5-2 | 1640.46 | 1405.88 | 76.58% | 12.06% | 11.36% | +1.34 | 19 |
| 1971-11-14 | Los Angeles Kings | W 11-2 | 1641.80 | 1412.86 | 76.12% | 12.24% | 11.64% | +3.53 | 21 |
| 1971-11-18 | Vancouver Canucks | W 5-0 | 1645.33 | 1411.94 | 76.49% | 12.10% | 11.42% | +2.97 | 23 |
| 1971-11-20 | Chicago Blackhawks | W 2-1 | 1648.30 | 1624.17 | 54.66% | 17.42% | 27.92% | +1.59 | 25 |
| 1971-11-21 | St. Louis Blues | W 6-2 | 1649.89 | 1494.53 | 69.44% | 14.48% | 16.08% | +2.47 | 27 |
| 1971-11-24 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | W 2-1 | 1652.36 | 1450.00 | 57.86% | 17.00% | 25.14% | +1.44 | 29 |
| 1971-11-25 | Philadelphia Flyers | W 4-2 | 1653.80 | 1448.56 | 74.08% | 12.98% | 12.93% | +1.12 | 31 |
| 1971-11-27 | @ St. Louis Blues | T 6-6 | 1654.92 | 1491.01 | 53.01% | 17.60% | 29.39% | -0.13 | 32 |
| 1971-12-04 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | W 5-3 | 1654.79 | 1518.18 | 49.38% | 17.90% | 32.72% | +2.67 | 34 |
| 1971-12-05 | Pittsburgh Penguins | W 5-3 | 1657.46 | 1461.23 | 73.28% | 13.26% | 13.45% | +1.12 | 36 |
| 1971-12-08 | @ Los Angeles Kings | W 5-3 | 1658.58 | 1389.61 | 65.46% | 15.53% | 19.01% | +1.60 | 38 |
| 1971-12-11 | @ Vancouver Canucks | W 6-2 | 1660.18 | 1411.47 | 63.26% | 16.03% | 20.72% | +3.20 | 40 |
| 1971-12-12 | @ California Golden Seals | L 2-4 | 1663.38 | 1393.87 | 65.52% | 15.52% | 18.97% | -5.14 | 40 |
| 1971-12-16 | New York Rangers | W 8-1 | 1658.24 | 1624.72 | 55.85% | 17.28% | 26.87% | +8.10 | 42 |
| 1971-12-18 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | W 4-3 | 1666.34 | 1454.62 | 58.99% | 16.82% | 24.19% | +1.28 | 44 |
| 1971-12-19 | Pittsburgh Penguins | T 2-2 | 1667.62 | 1453.34 | 74.87% | 12.70% | 12.43% | -0.62 | 45 |
| 1971-12-23 | @ Buffalo Sabres | T 4-4 | 1667.00 | 1404.50 | 64.77% | 15.69% | 19.54% | -0.32 | 46 |
| 1971-12-25 | Philadelphia Flyers | W 5-1 | 1666.68 | 1439.29 | 75.99% | 12.29% | 11.72% | +2.07 | 48 |
| 1971-12-26 | Toronto Maple Leafs | W 3-1 | 1668.75 | 1537.22 | 67.05% | 15.14% | 17.82% | +1.78 | 50 |
| 1971-12-29 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | W 5-1 | 1670.53 | 1642.64 | 34.25% | 18.00% | 47.75% | +7.94 | 52 |
| 1971-12-30 | @ Minnesota North Stars | T 2-2 | 1678.47 | 1508.13 | 53.85% | 17.51% | 28.64% | -0.24 | 53 |
| 1972-01-02 | @ New York Rangers | W 4-1 | 1678.23 | 1631.28 | 36.79% | 18.12% | 45.09% | +5.85 | 55 |
| 1972-01-05 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | W 2-0 | 1684.08 | 1537.48 | 50.73% | 17.81% | 31.47% | +3.54 | 57 |
| 1972-01-06 | @ Buffalo Sabres | W 5-2 | 1687.62 | 1403.33 | 67.06% | 15.13% | 17.80% | +2.17 | 59 |
| 1972-01-08 | @ St. Louis Blues | L 3-5 | 1689.79 | 1471.08 | 59.82% | 16.68% | 23.50% | -4.49 | 59 |
| 1972-01-12 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | T 2-2 | 1685.30 | 1438.39 | 63.06% | 16.07% | 20.88% | -0.41 | 60 |
| 1972-01-13 | Los Angeles Kings | T 1-1 | 1684.89 | 1389.51 | 81.26% | 10.11% | 8.63% | -0.95 | 61 |
| 1972-01-15 | Chicago Blackhawks | W 4-2 | 1683.94 | 1645.16 | 56.51% | 17.19% | 26.30% | +2.32 | 63 |
| 1972-01-16 | Detroit Red Wings | W 9-2 | 1686.26 | 1466.83 | 75.31% | 12.54% | 12.15% | +2.96 | 65 |
| 1972-01-18 | @ St. Louis Blues | W 2-0 | 1689.22 | 1490.48 | 57.42% | 17.06% | 25.52% | +2.92 | 67 |
| 1972-01-22 | @ Montreal Canadiens | W 8-5 | 1692.14 | 1604.44 | 42.55% | 18.17% | 39.28% | +3.86 | 69 |
| 1972-01-23 | Buffalo Sabres | T 3-3 | 1696.00 | 1399.99 | 81.31% | 10.09% | 8.60% | -0.59 | 70 |
| 1972-01-27 | Philadelphia Flyers | W 4-2 | 1695.41 | 1429.24 | 79.10% | 11.05% | 9.85% | +0.83 | 72 |
| 1972-01-29 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | W 4-2 | 1696.24 | 1428.41 | 65.34% | 15.56% | 19.10% | +1.70 | 74 |
| 1972-01-30 | St. Louis Blues | W 5-2 | 1697.94 | 1483.73 | 74.87% | 12.70% | 12.43% | +1.48 | 76 |
| 1972-02-02 | @ New York Rangers | W 2-0 | 1699.42 | 1636.20 | 39.05% | 18.17% | 42.78% | +4.58 | 78 |
| 1972-02-03 | Minnesota North Stars | W 6-1 | 1704.00 | 1507.97 | 73.26% | 13.27% | 13.47% | +2.95 | 80 |
| 1972-02-05 | Detroit Red Wings | W 3-2 | 1706.95 | 1470.54 | 76.74% | 12.00% | 11.26% | +0.59 | 82 |
| 1972-02-06 | @ Buffalo Sabres | L 2-8 | 1707.54 | 1392.89 | 70.10% | 14.28% | 15.62% | -13.35 | 82 |
| 1972-02-10 | Vancouver Canucks | W 9-1 | 1694.19 | 1408.76 | 80.54% | 10.43% | 9.03% | +2.93 | 84 |
| 1972-02-12 | Buffalo Sabres | W 5-1 | 1697.12 | 1404.17 | 81.09% | 10.19% | 8.72% | +1.49 | 86 |
| 1972-02-13 | Montreal Canadiens | T 2-2 | 1698.61 | 1616.40 | 61.69% | 16.34% | 21.97% | -0.38 | 87 |
| 1972-02-15 | California Golden Seals | W 6-3 | 1698.23 | 1389.39 | 82.21% | 9.68% | 8.11% | +0.85 | 89 |
| 1972-02-17 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | W 4-1 | 1699.08 | 1438.83 | 64.52% | 15.75% | 19.73% | +2.78 | 91 |
| 1972-02-19 | @ Minnesota North Stars | W 6-4 | 1701.86 | 1514.10 | 56.06% | 17.25% | 26.69% | +2.15 | 93 |
| 1972-02-20 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | W 3-1 | 1704.01 | 1642.62 | 38.79% | 18.17% | 43.04% | +3.98 | 95 |
| 1972-02-22 | @ Vancouver Canucks | W 4-3 | 1707.99 | 1400.36 | 69.42% | 14.48% | 16.10% | +0.86 | 97 |
| 1972-02-23 | @ California Golden Seals | W 8-6 | 1708.85 | 1389.83 | 70.52% | 14.16% | 15.33% | +1.19 | 99 |
| 1972-02-26 | @ Los Angeles Kings | W 5-4 | 1710.04 | 1388.49 | 70.76% | 14.08% | 15.16% | +0.78 | 101 |
| 1972-03-02 | Vancouver Canucks | W 7-3 | 1710.82 | 1387.19 | 83.21% | 9.22% | 7.57% | +0.99 | 103 |
| 1972-03-04 | @ Detroit Red Wings | W 5-4 | 1711.81 | 1474.98 | 61.92% | 16.30% | 21.78% | +1.14 | 105 |
| 1972-03-05 | Los Angeles Kings | L 0-2 | 1712.95 | 1384.93 | 83.50% | 9.08% | 7.42% | -8.04 | 105 |
| 1972-03-08 | @ Minnesota North Stars | W 5-4 | 1704.91 | 1501.32 | 58.01% | 16.97% | 25.02% | +1.31 | 107 |
| 1972-03-11 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | L 4-6 | 1706.22 | 1422.80 | 66.98% | 15.15% | 17.87% | -4.79 | 107 |
| 1972-03-12 | Pittsburgh Penguins | T 4-4 | 1701.43 | 1427.58 | 79.68% | 10.80% | 9.52% | -0.50 | 108 |
| 1972-03-16 | @ Los Angeles Kings | W 8-3 | 1700.93 | 1386.50 | 70.08% | 14.29% | 15.63% | +2.62 | 110 |
| 1972-03-19 | Minnesota North Stars | W 7-3 | 1703.55 | 1498.76 | 74.04% | 13.00% | 12.96% | +1.79 | 112 |
| 1972-03-23 | New York Rangers | W 4-1 | 1705.34 | 1653.54 | 58.11% | 16.96% | 24.94% | +3.49 | 114 |
| 1972-03-25 | Chicago Blackhawks | T 5-5 | 1708.83 | 1637.18 | 60.47% | 16.57% | 22.96% | -0.23 | 115 |
| 1972-03-26 | Montreal Canadiens | W 5-4 | 1708.60 | 1644.79 | 59.55% | 16.73% | 23.73% | +1.24 | 117 |
| 1972-03-28 | @ Detroit Red Wings | L 3-6 | 1709.84 | 1473.33 | 61.88% | 16.30% | 21.81% | -6.20 | 117 |
| 1972-03-29 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | L 1-4 | 1703.64 | 1506.59 | 57.21% | 17.09% | 25.70% | -7.21 | 117 |
| 1972-04-01 | @ Montreal Canadiens | L 2-6 | 1696.43 | 1643.67 | 37.59% | 18.14% | 44.27% | -5.52 | 117 |
| 1972-04-02 | Toronto Maple Leafs | W 6-4 | 1690.91 | 1516.28 | 71.30% | 13.92% | 14.79% | +1.20 | 119 |
| 1971-10-10 | Pittsburgh Penguins | W 2-1 | 1440.49 | 1468.14 | 47.78% | 18.00% | 34.22% | +1.90 | 2 |
| 1971-10-12 | @ St. Louis Blues | L 1-4 | 1442.39 | 1510.84 | 23.27% | 16.63% | 60.09% | -3.27 | 2 |
| 1971-10-14 | @ Boston Bruins | L 2-6 | 1439.12 | 1644.50 | 12.92% | 12.98% | 74.10% | -1.95 | 2 |
| 1971-10-16 | @ Montreal Canadiens | L 3-9 | 1437.17 | 1581.76 | 16.84% | 14.78% | 68.38% | -3.29 | 2 |
| 1971-10-17 | Minnesota North Stars | L 2-3 | 1433.88 | 1468.64 | 46.80% | 18.05% | 35.15% | -2.34 | 2 |
| 1971-10-20 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | W 7-2 | 1431.54 | 1534.53 | 20.12% | 15.86% | 64.01% | +10.54 | 4 |
| 1971-10-21 | Chicago Blackhawks | L 2-5 | 1442.08 | 1609.12 | 29.02% | 17.56% | 53.42% | -3.49 | 4 |
| 1971-10-23 | @ Minnesota North Stars | L 1-5 | 1438.59 | 1480.67 | 25.95% | 17.13% | 56.92% | -4.68 | 4 |
| 1971-10-24 | St. Louis Blues | L 2-3 | 1433.91 | 1507.61 | 41.28% | 18.18% | 40.54% | -2.11 | 4 |
| 1971-10-27 | @ Los Angeles Kings | W 3-2 | 1431.80 | 1431.01 | 30.83% | 17.75% | 51.42% | +2.54 | 6 |
| 1971-10-30 | @ Vancouver Canucks | T 4-4 | 1434.34 | 1412.21 | 33.50% | 17.96% | 48.54% | +0.10 | 7 |
| 1971-10-31 | @ California Golden Seals | T 2-2 | 1434.44 | 1397.17 | 35.49% | 18.07% | 46.45% | +0.10 | 8 |
| 1971-11-04 | @ Detroit Red Wings | T 4-4 | 1434.54 | 1425.40 | 31.86% | 17.84% | 50.30% | +0.13 | 9 |
| 1971-11-05 | Philadelphia Flyers | W 5-2 | 1434.67 | 1461.70 | 47.86% | 18.00% | 34.14% | +4.02 | 11 |
| 1971-11-07 | Detroit Red Wings | T 3-3 | 1438.69 | 1423.93 | 53.46% | 17.55% | 28.99% | -0.20 | 12 |
| 1971-11-11 | Los Angeles Kings | L 2-4 | 1438.49 | 1410.43 | 55.16% | 17.36% | 27.48% | -4.41 | 12 |
| 1971-11-13 | @ New York Rangers | L 2-5 | 1434.08 | 1605.63 | 14.99% | 14.01% | 71.01% | -1.81 | 12 |
| 1971-11-14 | Montreal Canadiens | T 2-2 | 1432.27 | 1617.82 | 26.93% | 17.28% | 55.78% | +0.27 | 13 |
| 1971-11-18 | California Golden Seals | L 5-7 | 1432.54 | 1396.66 | 56.15% | 17.24% | 26.62% | -4.00 | 13 |
| 1971-11-21 | Toronto Maple Leafs | L 3-4 | 1428.54 | 1514.14 | 39.58% | 18.18% | 42.24% | -1.98 | 13 |
| 1971-11-24 | @ Los Angeles Kings | L 3-5 | 1426.56 | 1403.76 | 33.59% | 17.96% | 48.45% | -2.74 | 13 |
| 1971-11-27 | @ Vancouver Canucks | L 2-5 | 1423.82 | 1406.81 | 32.85% | 17.91% | 49.24% | -3.89 | 13 |
| 1971-11-28 | @ California Golden Seals | L 3-5 | 1419.93 | 1396.93 | 33.62% | 17.97% | 48.42% | -2.73 | 13 |
| 1971-12-01 | @ New York Rangers | L 2-7 | 1417.20 | 1611.28 | 13.58% | 13.33% | 73.09% | -2.49 | 13 |
| 1971-12-02 | Los Angeles Kings | W 2-0 | 1414.71 | 1402.04 | 53.19% | 17.58% | 29.23% | +3.30 | 15 |
| 1971-12-04 | @ St. Louis Blues | L 1-5 | 1418.01 | 1491.25 | 22.81% | 16.54% | 60.65% | -4.14 | 15 |
| 1971-12-05 | Minnesota North Stars | W 3-1 | 1413.87 | 1526.65 | 35.83% | 18.08% | 46.09% | +4.22 | 17 |
| 1971-12-09 | Chicago Blackhawks | L 1-3 | 1418.09 | 1623.51 | 24.83% | 16.94% | 58.23% | -2.46 | 17 |
| 1971-12-11 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | T 3-3 | 1415.63 | 1459.64 | 25.75% | 17.10% | 57.16% | +0.24 | 18 |
| 1971-12-12 | Toronto Maple Leafs | L 2-4 | 1415.87 | 1515.10 | 37.67% | 18.14% | 44.18% | -3.19 | 18 |
| 1971-12-15 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | L 1-2 | 1412.68 | 1631.09 | 12.20% | 12.57% | 75.23% | -0.68 | 18 |
| 1971-12-16 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | L 0-5 | 1412.00 | 1440.23 | 27.46% | 17.36% | 55.18% | -7.30 | 18 |
| 1971-12-18 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | L 1-8 | 1404.70 | 1523.45 | 18.82% | 15.47% | 65.71% | -5.73 | 18 |
| 1971-12-19 | Vancouver Canucks | W 5-1 | 1398.97 | 1402.23 | 51.09% | 17.78% | 31.14% | +5.53 | 20 |
| 1971-12-23 | Boston Bruins | T 4-4 | 1404.50 | 1667.00 | 19.54% | 15.69% | 64.77% | +0.32 | 21 |
| 1971-12-25 | @ St. Louis Blues | T 4-4 | 1404.82 | 1472.96 | 23.30% | 16.64% | 60.06% | +0.26 | 22 |
| 1971-12-26 | St. Louis Blues | W 6-3 | 1405.08 | 1472.70 | 42.15% | 18.18% | 39.67% | +4.22 | 24 |
| 1971-12-29 | Detroit Red Wings | L 3-7 | 1409.30 | 1443.60 | 46.86% | 18.05% | 35.09% | -6.05 | 24 |
| 1971-12-31 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | T 3-3 | 1403.25 | 1446.44 | 25.83% | 17.11% | 57.05% | +0.25 | 25 |
| 1972-01-02 | California Golden Seals | T 4-4 | 1403.50 | 1392.64 | 52.95% | 17.61% | 29.44% | -0.17 | 26 |
| 1972-01-06 | Boston Bruins | L 2-5 | 1403.33 | 1687.62 | 17.80% | 15.13% | 67.06% | -2.17 | 26 |
| 1972-01-09 | Toronto Maple Leafs | L 1-2 | 1401.16 | 1533.54 | 33.26% | 17.94% | 48.80% | -1.85 | 26 |
| 1972-01-13 | New York Rangers | L 2-5 | 1399.31 | 1635.73 | 21.82% | 16.31% | 61.87% | -2.66 | 26 |
| 1972-01-15 | @ Montreal Canadiens | L 2-6 | 1396.65 | 1605.80 | 12.71% | 12.86% | 74.43% | -1.92 | 26 |
| 1972-01-16 | Montreal Canadiens | W 4-2 | 1394.73 | 1607.72 | 24.06% | 16.80% | 59.14% | +4.70 | 28 |
| 1972-01-20 | Vancouver Canucks | W 1-0 | 1399.43 | 1408.78 | 50.27% | 17.84% | 31.89% | +1.89 | 30 |
| 1972-01-22 | @ Detroit Red Wings | L 2-3 | 1401.32 | 1457.69 | 24.47% | 16.87% | 58.66% | -1.33 | 30 |
| 1972-01-23 | @ Boston Bruins | T 3-3 | 1399.99 | 1696.00 | 8.60% | 10.09% | 81.31% | +0.59 | 31 |
| 1972-01-26 | @ New York Rangers | L 1-5 | 1400.58 | 1638.88 | 11.17% | 11.94% | 76.89% | -1.96 | 31 |
| 1972-01-27 | Detroit Red Wings | L 1-3 | 1398.62 | 1462.33 | 42.71% | 18.17% | 39.12% | -3.96 | 31 |
| 1972-01-30 | Los Angeles Kings | T 2-2 | 1394.66 | 1390.09 | 52.13% | 17.69% | 30.19% | -0.20 | 32 |
| 1972-02-03 | New York Rangers | L 2-4 | 1394.46 | 1631.63 | 21.75% | 16.29% | 61.96% | -1.94 | 32 |
| 1972-02-05 | @ Minnesota North Stars | T 3-3 | 1392.52 | 1505.03 | 19.33% | 15.63% | 65.05% | +0.37 | 33 |
| 1972-02-06 | Boston Bruins | W 8-2 | 1392.89 | 1707.54 | 15.62% | 14.28% | 70.10% | +13.35 | 35 |
| 1972-02-10 | @ Detroit Red Wings | L 2-4 | 1406.24 | 1474.91 | 23.25% | 16.63% | 60.12% | -2.07 | 35 |
| 1972-02-12 | @ Boston Bruins | L 1-5 | 1404.17 | 1697.12 | 8.72% | 10.19% | 81.09% | -1.48 | 35 |
| 1972-02-13 | Philadelphia Flyers | T 4-4 | 1402.69 | 1438.25 | 46.68% | 18.06% | 35.26% | -0.08 | 36 |
| 1972-02-17 | Pittsburgh Penguins | L 0-2 | 1402.61 | 1423.12 | 48.76% | 17.94% | 33.30% | -5.11 | 36 |
| 1972-02-19 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | L 1-4 | 1397.50 | 1489.98 | 21.04% | 16.11% | 62.85% | -2.97 | 36 |
| 1972-02-20 | Montreal Canadiens | L 0-4 | 1394.53 | 1617.36 | 23.10% | 16.60% | 60.30% | -5.03 | 36 |
| 1972-02-23 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | W 2-1 | 1389.50 | 1638.63 | 10.64% | 11.59% | 77.77% | +3.82 | 38 |
| 1972-02-24 | Chicago Blackhawks | W 5-3 | 1393.32 | 1634.81 | 21.36% | 16.19% | 62.45% | +4.66 | 40 |
| 1972-02-27 | California Golden Seals | T 4-4 | 1397.98 | 1386.87 | 52.98% | 17.60% | 29.41% | -0.16 | 41 |
| 1972-03-01 | @ Montreal Canadiens | L 1-4 | 1397.82 | 1625.76 | 11.70% | 12.27% | 76.03% | -1.60 | 41 |
| 1972-03-02 | New York Rangers | L 3-4 | 1396.22 | 1656.02 | 19.77% | 15.76% | 64.47% | -1.06 | 41 |
| 1972-03-05 | St. Louis Blues | L 2-6 | 1395.16 | 1466.47 | 41.62% | 18.18% | 40.19% | -6.00 | 41 |
| 1972-03-08 | @ California Golden Seals | L 3-6 | 1389.16 | 1386.02 | 31.12% | 17.77% | 51.10% | -3.43 | 41 |
| 1972-03-10 | @ Vancouver Canucks | L 2-3 | 1385.73 | 1379.27 | 31.53% | 17.81% | 50.66% | -1.68 | 41 |
| 1972-03-11 | @ Los Angeles Kings | L 3-5 | 1384.05 | 1387.57 | 30.32% | 17.70% | 51.99% | -2.50 | 41 |
| 1972-03-14 | @ Minnesota North Stars | W 4-3 | 1381.55 | 1499.84 | 18.86% | 15.48% | 65.66% | +3.08 | 43 |
| 1972-03-16 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | T 3-3 | 1384.63 | 1446.42 | 23.92% | 16.77% | 59.31% | +0.28 | 44 |
| 1972-03-17 | Vancouver Canucks | L 2-6 | 1384.91 | 1373.59 | 53.01% | 17.60% | 29.39% | -7.38 | 44 |
| 1972-03-19 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | T 3-3 | 1377.53 | 1635.41 | 10.23% | 11.31% | 78.46% | +0.56 | 45 |
| 1972-03-22 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | W 4-3 | 1378.09 | 1432.71 | 24.65% | 16.91% | 58.45% | +2.78 | 47 |
| 1972-03-23 | Minnesota North Stars | T 4-4 | 1380.87 | 1498.83 | 35.14% | 18.05% | 46.81% | +0.08 | 48 |
| 1972-03-26 | Pittsburgh Penguins | T 2-2 | 1380.95 | 1431.98 | 44.51% | 18.13% | 37.35% | -0.07 | 49 |
| 1972-03-30 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | L 1-3 | 1380.88 | 1449.64 | 23.24% | 16.63% | 60.13% | -2.31 | 49 |
| 1972-04-02 | Philadelphia Flyers | W 3-2 | 1378.57 | 1451.77 | 41.35% | 18.18% | 40.47% | +2.07 | 51 |
| 1971-10-08 | Los Angeles Kings | T 4-4 | 1394.37 | 1436.15 | 45.82% | 18.09% | 36.09% | -0.06 | 1 |
| 1971-10-10 | Toronto Maple Leafs | T 3-3 | 1394.31 | 1537.86 | 31.85% | 17.84% | 50.32% | +0.14 | 2 |
| 1971-10-13 | Philadelphia Flyers | L 4-5 | 1394.45 | 1473.15 | 40.56% | 18.18% | 41.25% | -2.00 | 2 |
| 1971-10-15 | Vancouver Canucks | L 6-9 | 1392.45 | 1425.71 | 47.00% | 18.04% | 34.95% | -4.37 | 2 |
| 1971-10-17 | Pittsburgh Penguins | L 2-4 | 1388.08 | 1474.82 | 39.42% | 18.17% | 42.41% | -3.31 | 2 |
| 1971-10-20 | Montreal Canadiens | L 2-4 | 1384.77 | 1580.89 | 25.80% | 17.11% | 57.10% | -2.29 | 2 |
| 1971-10-22 | Boston Bruins | L 1-5 | 1382.48 | 1646.66 | 19.40% | 15.65% | 64.95% | -3.53 | 2 |
| 1971-10-24 | @ Detroit Red Wings | W 6-3 | 1378.95 | 1440.16 | 23.98% | 16.78% | 59.24% | +5.96 | 4 |
| 1971-10-27 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | W 6-4 | 1384.91 | 1482.27 | 20.61% | 16.00% | 63.39% | +4.56 | 6 |
| 1971-10-28 | @ Boston Bruins | W 2-0 | 1389.47 | 1646.95 | 10.25% | 11.33% | 78.43% | +7.70 | 8 |
| 1971-10-31 | Buffalo Sabres | T 2-2 | 1397.17 | 1434.44 | 46.45% | 18.07% | 35.49% | -0.10 | 9 |
| 1971-11-03 | Pittsburgh Penguins | W 5-3 | 1397.07 | 1471.04 | 41.24% | 18.18% | 40.57% | +3.20 | 11 |
| 1971-11-05 | New York Rangers | L 1-8 | 1400.27 | 1591.30 | 26.34% | 17.19% | 56.47% | -7.95 | 11 |
| 1971-11-07 | Toronto Maple Leafs | W 8-1 | 1392.32 | 1525.17 | 33.20% | 17.94% | 48.87% | +13.56 | 13 |
| 1971-11-11 | @ Boston Bruins | L 2-5 | 1405.88 | 1640.46 | 11.36% | 12.06% | 76.58% | -1.34 | 13 |
| 1971-11-13 | @ St. Louis Blues | L 1-5 | 1404.54 | 1486.47 | 21.99% | 16.35% | 61.66% | -4.00 | 13 |
| 1971-11-14 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | L 1-4 | 1400.54 | 1620.42 | 12.12% | 12.53% | 75.35% | -1.67 | 13 |
| 1971-11-16 | @ Montreal Canadiens | L 2-7 | 1398.87 | 1617.54 | 12.19% | 12.56% | 75.25% | -2.21 | 13 |
| 1971-11-18 | @ Buffalo Sabres | W 7-5 | 1396.66 | 1432.54 | 26.62% | 17.24% | 56.15% | +4.00 | 15 |
| 1971-11-20 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | L 1-5 | 1400.66 | 1510.58 | 19.54% | 15.69% | 64.77% | -3.56 | 15 |
| 1971-11-21 | @ New York Rangers | L 1-12 | 1397.10 | 1604.67 | 12.80% | 12.91% | 74.29% | -5.85 | 15 |
| 1971-11-24 | Detroit Red Wings | W 6-1 | 1391.25 | 1430.00 | 46.24% | 18.07% | 35.69% | +7.62 | 17 |
| 1971-11-26 | Minnesota North Stars | L 1-2 | 1398.87 | 1516.48 | 35.18% | 18.05% | 46.77% | -1.94 | 17 |
| 1971-11-28 | Buffalo Sabres | W 5-3 | 1396.93 | 1419.93 | 48.42% | 17.97% | 33.62% | +2.74 | 19 |
| 1971-11-30 | @ St. Louis Blues | L 2-5 | 1399.67 | 1491.14 | 21.13% | 16.13% | 62.74% | -2.58 | 19 |
| 1971-12-01 | @ Minnesota North Stars | L 1-4 | 1397.09 | 1521.86 | 18.34% | 15.31% | 66.34% | -2.59 | 19 |
| 1971-12-03 | Chicago Blackhawks | W 2-1 | 1394.50 | 1622.61 | 22.59% | 16.49% | 60.92% | +3.12 | 21 |
| 1971-12-05 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | L 0-3 | 1397.62 | 1442.31 | 25.67% | 17.09% | 57.24% | -4.27 | 21 |
| 1971-12-08 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | T 1-1 | 1393.35 | 1460.11 | 23.44% | 16.67% | 59.90% | +0.48 | 22 |
| 1971-12-10 | St. Louis Blues | T 4-4 | 1393.83 | 1495.41 | 37.35% | 18.13% | 44.52% | +0.04 | 23 |
| 1971-12-12 | Boston Bruins | W 4-2 | 1393.87 | 1663.38 | 18.97% | 15.52% | 65.52% | +5.15 | 25 |
| 1971-12-17 | Detroit Red Wings | T 3-3 | 1399.02 | 1436.97 | 46.35% | 18.07% | 35.58% | -0.09 | 26 |
| 1971-12-19 | Montreal Canadiens | T 3-3 | 1398.93 | 1622.90 | 22.99% | 16.57% | 60.44% | +0.30 | 27 |
| 1971-12-22 | Chicago Blackhawks | L 1-4 | 1399.23 | 1638.44 | 21.56% | 16.24% | 62.19% | -3.04 | 27 |
| 1971-12-25 | @ Los Angeles Kings | W 3-1 | 1396.19 | 1396.84 | 30.66% | 17.73% | 51.61% | +4.66 | 29 |
| 1971-12-26 | @ Vancouver Canucks | L 2-6 | 1400.85 | 1392.32 | 31.78% | 17.83% | 50.38% | -4.78 | 29 |
| 1971-12-29 | @ Montreal Canadiens | L 2-3 | 1396.07 | 1614.80 | 12.18% | 12.56% | 75.25% | -0.65 | 29 |
| 1971-12-31 | @ Detroit Red Wings | L 3-6 | 1395.42 | 1449.65 | 24.69% | 16.91% | 58.40% | -2.78 | 29 |
| 1972-01-02 | @ Buffalo Sabres | T 4-4 | 1392.64 | 1403.50 | 29.44% | 17.61% | 52.95% | +0.17 | 30 |
| 1972-01-04 | @ Los Angeles Kings | L 1-4 | 1392.81 | 1397.52 | 30.17% | 17.68% | 52.15% | -4.17 | 30 |
| 1972-01-05 | Los Angeles Kings | W 6-2 | 1388.64 | 1401.69 | 49.77% | 17.88% | 32.35% | +4.85 | 32 |
| 1972-01-07 | Detroit Red Wings | T 4-4 | 1393.49 | 1454.08 | 43.16% | 18.16% | 38.68% | -0.03 | 33 |
| 1972-01-09 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | L 3-10 | 1393.46 | 1438.00 | 25.69% | 17.09% | 57.22% | -5.68 | 33 |
| 1972-01-12 | Minnesota North Stars | W 2-0 | 1387.78 | 1501.74 | 35.67% | 18.07% | 46.26% | +4.88 | 35 |
| 1972-01-14 | Vancouver Canucks | W 5-3 | 1392.66 | 1398.46 | 50.75% | 17.80% | 31.45% | +2.59 | 37 |
| 1972-01-15 | @ Vancouver Canucks | L 3-4 | 1395.25 | 1395.88 | 30.66% | 17.73% | 51.61% | -1.60 | 37 |
| 1972-01-18 | @ Minnesota North Stars | T 1-1 | 1393.65 | 1490.07 | 20.69% | 16.02% | 63.29% | +0.56 | 38 |
| 1972-01-19 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | L 0-2 | 1394.21 | 1643.72 | 10.62% | 11.58% | 77.80% | -1.18 | 38 |
| 1972-01-21 | New York Rangers | L 0-5 | 1393.03 | 1639.98 | 20.87% | 16.07% | 63.06% | -5.62 | 38 |
| 1972-01-23 | Philadelphia Flyers | W 3-1 | 1387.41 | 1432.72 | 45.32% | 18.11% | 36.57% | +3.48 | 40 |
| 1972-01-28 | Toronto Maple Leafs | W 3-0 | 1390.89 | 1519.96 | 33.68% | 17.97% | 48.35% | +7.38 | 42 |
| 1972-01-30 | @ Vancouver Canucks | W 2-0 | 1398.27 | 1416.20 | 28.62% | 17.51% | 53.87% | +5.57 | 44 |
| 1972-02-02 | Vancouver Canucks | L 1-5 | 1403.84 | 1410.62 | 50.62% | 17.81% | 31.57% | -8.35 | 44 |
| 1972-02-04 | Montreal Canadiens | T 2-2 | 1395.49 | 1604.63 | 24.45% | 16.87% | 58.68% | +0.33 | 45 |
| 1972-02-06 | @ Detroit Red Wings | L 2-8 | 1395.82 | 1469.95 | 22.73% | 16.52% | 60.76% | -4.96 | 45 |
| 1972-02-09 | Philadelphia Flyers | W 3-2 | 1390.86 | 1444.49 | 44.15% | 18.14% | 37.71% | +1.96 | 47 |
| 1972-02-12 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | L 0-3 | 1392.82 | 1491.62 | 20.49% | 15.96% | 63.55% | -3.43 | 47 |
| 1972-02-15 | @ Boston Bruins | L 3-6 | 1389.39 | 1698.23 | 8.11% | 9.68% | 82.21% | -0.85 | 47 |
| 1972-02-16 | @ Montreal Canadiens | T 1-1 | 1388.54 | 1616.78 | 11.68% | 12.26% | 76.06% | +0.85 | 48 |
| 1972-02-18 | New York Rangers | T 2-2 | 1389.39 | 1645.78 | 20.05% | 15.84% | 64.10% | +0.43 | 49 |
| 1972-02-20 | St. Louis Blues | T 4-4 | 1389.82 | 1470.52 | 40.28% | 18.18% | 41.54% | +0.01 | 50 |
| 1972-02-23 | Boston Bruins | L 6-8 | 1389.83 | 1708.85 | 15.33% | 14.16% | 70.52% | -1.19 | 50 |
| 1972-02-26 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | L 0-3 | 1388.64 | 1630.15 | 11.01% | 11.84% | 77.15% | -1.77 | 50 |
| 1972-02-27 | @ Buffalo Sabres | T 4-4 | 1386.87 | 1397.98 | 29.41% | 17.60% | 52.98% | +0.16 | 51 |
| 1972-03-01 | @ New York Rangers | L 1-4 | 1387.03 | 1654.71 | 9.79% | 11.00% | 79.21% | -1.31 | 51 |
| 1972-03-03 | Chicago Blackhawks | T 4-4 | 1385.72 | 1633.10 | 20.83% | 16.06% | 63.11% | +0.30 | 52 |
| 1972-03-08 | Buffalo Sabres | W 6-3 | 1386.02 | 1389.16 | 51.10% | 17.77% | 31.12% | +3.43 | 54 |
| 1972-03-11 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | L 1-2 | 1389.45 | 1506.39 | 18.97% | 15.52% | 65.52% | -1.09 | 54 |
| 1972-03-12 | @ New York Rangers | W 7-3 | 1388.36 | 1661.22 | 9.56% | 10.83% | 79.61% | +9.53 | 56 |
| 1972-03-15 | Los Angeles Kings | W 5-2 | 1397.89 | 1390.07 | 52.55% | 17.64% | 29.80% | +3.57 | 58 |
| 1972-03-17 | St. Louis Blues | T 2-2 | 1401.46 | 1471.68 | 41.78% | 18.18% | 40.04% | -0.02 | 59 |
| 1972-03-19 | Pittsburgh Penguins | T 3-3 | 1401.44 | 1432.61 | 47.29% | 18.03% | 34.68% | -0.09 | 60 |
| 1972-03-21 | @ Minnesota North Stars | L 2-4 | 1401.35 | 1496.98 | 20.76% | 16.04% | 63.20% | -1.86 | 60 |
| 1972-03-22 | @ St. Louis Blues | L 1-4 | 1399.49 | 1471.67 | 22.91% | 16.56% | 60.53% | -3.22 | 60 |
| 1972-03-25 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | L 0-3 | 1396.27 | 1441.71 | 25.60% | 17.07% | 57.33% | -4.25 | 60 |
| 1972-03-29 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | L 4-5 | 1392.02 | 1432.04 | 26.17% | 17.17% | 56.66% | -1.36 | 60 |
| 1972-03-31 | Minnesota North Stars | L 1-2 | 1390.66 | 1512.65 | 34.60% | 18.02% | 47.37% | -1.92 | 60 |
| 1972-04-01 | @ Los Angeles Kings | L 4-9 | 1388.74 | 1375.18 | 32.41% | 17.88% | 49.70% | -4.96 | 60 |
| 1971-10-09 | @ St. Louis Blues | W 4-2 | 1602.17 | 1514.14 | 42.59% | 18.17% | 39.24% | +3.30 | 2 |
| 1971-10-10 | Detroit Red Wings | W 2-1 | 1605.47 | 1439.20 | 70.50% | 14.16% | 15.34% | +0.88 | 4 |
| 1971-10-13 | St. Louis Blues | W 1-0 | 1606.35 | 1514.12 | 62.82% | 16.12% | 21.06% | +1.28 | 6 |
| 1971-10-16 | @ Minnesota North Stars | W 3-2 | 1607.63 | 1470.37 | 49.47% | 17.90% | 32.63% | +1.73 | 8 |
| 1971-10-17 | Los Angeles Kings | W 4-0 | 1609.36 | 1429.92 | 71.75% | 13.77% | 14.48% | +3.13 | 10 |
| 1971-10-20 | @ New York Rangers | L 1-3 | 1612.49 | 1577.36 | 35.20% | 18.05% | 46.74% | -3.37 | 10 |
| 1971-10-21 | @ Buffalo Sabres | W 5-2 | 1609.12 | 1442.08 | 53.42% | 17.56% | 29.02% | +3.48 | 12 |
| 1971-10-23 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | W 5-2 | 1612.60 | 1485.70 | 48.05% | 17.99% | 33.96% | +4.00 | 14 |
| 1971-10-24 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | L 1-2 | 1616.60 | 1456.28 | 52.54% | 17.65% | 29.81% | -2.73 | 14 |
| 1971-10-26 | @ Detroit Red Wings | W 5-2 | 1613.87 | 1434.19 | 55.04% | 17.38% | 27.58% | +3.33 | 16 |
| 1971-10-30 | @ Los Angeles Kings | W 5-1 | 1617.20 | 1428.47 | 56.18% | 17.23% | 26.59% | +4.79 | 18 |
| 1971-10-31 | @ Vancouver Canucks | L 2-6 | 1621.99 | 1412.11 | 58.77% | 16.86% | 24.37% | -8.09 | 18 |
| 1971-11-03 | Philadelphia Flyers | W 3-0 | 1613.90 | 1464.44 | 68.86% | 14.64% | 16.49% | +2.75 | 20 |
| 1971-11-06 | @ Montreal Canadiens | L 1-2 | 1616.65 | 1602.42 | 32.50% | 17.89% | 49.61% | -1.82 | 20 |
| 1971-11-07 | Pittsburgh Penguins | W 4-1 | 1614.83 | 1464.69 | 68.93% | 14.62% | 16.45% | +2.31 | 22 |
| 1971-11-10 | Boston Bruins | W 3-1 | 1617.14 | 1643.73 | 47.93% | 17.99% | 34.08% | +3.28 | 24 |
| 1971-11-14 | California Golden Seals | W 4-1 | 1620.42 | 1400.54 | 75.35% | 12.53% | 12.12% | +1.66 | 26 |
| 1971-11-17 | Vancouver Canucks | W 3-0 | 1622.08 | 1414.03 | 74.33% | 12.90% | 12.77% | +2.09 | 28 |
| 1971-11-20 | @ Boston Bruins | L 1-2 | 1624.17 | 1648.30 | 27.92% | 17.42% | 54.66% | -1.59 | 28 |
| 1971-11-21 | Pittsburgh Penguins | W 7-3 | 1622.58 | 1460.61 | 70.09% | 14.29% | 15.62% | +2.19 | 30 |
| 1971-11-24 | Montreal Canadiens | T 3-3 | 1624.77 | 1618.73 | 52.32% | 17.67% | 30.01% | -0.17 | 31 |
| 1971-11-27 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | T 3-3 | 1624.60 | 1518.45 | 45.16% | 18.11% | 36.72% | -0.07 | 32 |
| 1971-11-28 | Toronto Maple Leafs | W 4-1 | 1624.53 | 1518.51 | 64.34% | 15.79% | 19.87% | +2.80 | 34 |
| 1971-11-30 | @ Vancouver Canucks | L 2-4 | 1627.33 | 1410.70 | 59.58% | 16.72% | 23.70% | -4.72 | 34 |
| 1971-12-03 | @ California Golden Seals | L 1-2 | 1622.61 | 1394.50 | 60.92% | 16.49% | 22.59% | -3.12 | 34 |
| 1971-12-05 | Los Angeles Kings | W 7-0 | 1619.49 | 1393.85 | 75.84% | 12.34% | 11.82% | +4.25 | 36 |
| 1971-12-08 | New York Rangers | T 2-2 | 1623.74 | 1611.05 | 53.19% | 17.58% | 29.23% | -0.23 | 37 |
| 1971-12-09 | @ Buffalo Sabres | W 3-1 | 1623.51 | 1418.09 | 58.23% | 16.94% | 24.83% | +2.46 | 39 |
| 1971-12-11 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | W 3-1 | 1625.97 | 1518.58 | 45.34% | 18.11% | 36.55% | +3.48 | 41 |
| 1971-12-12 | Minnesota North Stars | W 5-3 | 1629.45 | 1518.29 | 64.90% | 15.66% | 19.44% | +1.64 | 43 |
| 1971-12-15 | Buffalo Sabres | W 2-1 | 1631.09 | 1412.68 | 75.23% | 12.57% | 12.20% | +0.68 | 45 |
| 1971-12-18 | @ Minnesota North Stars | W 4-1 | 1631.77 | 1520.44 | 45.89% | 18.09% | 36.02% | +4.86 | 47 |
| 1971-12-19 | St. Louis Blues | W 2-0 | 1636.63 | 1477.92 | 69.77% | 14.38% | 15.85% | +1.81 | 49 |
| 1971-12-22 | @ California Golden Seals | W 4-1 | 1638.44 | 1399.23 | 62.19% | 16.24% | 21.56% | +3.04 | 51 |
| 1971-12-26 | Los Angeles Kings | W 6-3 | 1641.48 | 1392.19 | 77.78% | 11.59% | 10.63% | +1.16 | 53 |
| 1971-12-29 | Boston Bruins | L 1-5 | 1642.64 | 1670.53 | 47.75% | 18.00% | 34.25% | -7.94 | 53 |
| 1972-01-02 | Philadelphia Flyers | W 6-2 | 1634.70 | 1442.04 | 72.96% | 13.37% | 13.67% | +2.07 | 55 |
| 1972-01-05 | Pittsburgh Penguins | T 3-3 | 1636.77 | 1446.19 | 72.77% | 13.44% | 13.79% | -0.48 | 56 |
| 1972-01-08 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | W 4-0 | 1636.29 | 1446.68 | 56.29% | 17.22% | 26.49% | +5.73 | 58 |
| 1972-01-09 | Montreal Canadiens | W 5-2 | 1642.02 | 1611.28 | 55.50% | 17.32% | 27.18% | +3.28 | 60 |
| 1972-01-12 | New York Rangers | T 5-5 | 1645.30 | 1635.59 | 52.80% | 17.62% | 29.58% | -0.14 | 61 |
| 1972-01-15 | @ Boston Bruins | L 2-4 | 1645.16 | 1683.94 | 26.30% | 17.19% | 56.51% | -2.33 | 61 |
| 1972-01-16 | Minnesota North Stars | W 3-2 | 1642.83 | 1490.95 | 69.10% | 14.58% | 16.32% | +0.89 | 63 |
| 1972-01-19 | California Golden Seals | W 2-0 | 1643.72 | 1394.21 | 77.80% | 11.58% | 10.62% | +1.17 | 65 |
| 1972-01-20 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | L 2-3 | 1644.89 | 1433.02 | 59.01% | 16.82% | 24.17% | -2.87 | 65 |
| 1972-01-23 | Toronto Maple Leafs | W 4-0 | 1642.02 | 1527.95 | 65.21% | 15.59% | 19.20% | +4.20 | 67 |
| 1972-01-27 | Vancouver Canucks | W 4-0 | 1646.22 | 1413.60 | 76.42% | 12.12% | 11.45% | +2.42 | 69 |
| 1972-01-29 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | W 4-2 | 1648.64 | 1422.57 | 60.68% | 16.53% | 22.79% | +2.03 | 71 |
| 1972-01-30 | Detroit Red Wings | W 4-2 | 1650.67 | 1466.02 | 72.23% | 13.62% | 14.16% | +1.24 | 73 |
| 1972-02-01 | @ Los Angeles Kings | L 4-7 | 1651.91 | 1390.30 | 64.67% | 15.71% | 19.61% | -6.14 | 73 |
| 1972-02-04 | @ Vancouver Canucks | W 6-2 | 1645.77 | 1418.97 | 60.77% | 16.51% | 22.72% | +3.50 | 75 |
| 1972-02-06 | Minnesota North Stars | W 5-0 | 1649.27 | 1504.66 | 68.38% | 14.78% | 16.84% | +4.52 | 77 |
| 1972-02-09 | @ New York Rangers | L 1-4 | 1653.79 | 1630.63 | 33.64% | 17.97% | 48.40% | -4.58 | 77 |
| 1972-02-10 | @ Montreal Canadiens | L 1-7 | 1649.21 | 1606.65 | 36.20% | 18.10% | 45.71% | -9.13 | 77 |
| 1972-02-12 | @ Detroit Red Wings | T 3-3 | 1640.08 | 1476.97 | 52.91% | 17.61% | 29.48% | -0.18 | 78 |
| 1972-02-13 | Toronto Maple Leafs | W 3-1 | 1639.90 | 1495.05 | 68.40% | 14.77% | 16.83% | +1.67 | 80 |
| 1972-02-15 | @ St. Louis Blues | W 3-2 | 1641.57 | 1472.93 | 53.63% | 17.54% | 28.84% | +1.55 | 82 |
| 1972-02-16 | Philadelphia Flyers | T 3-3 | 1643.12 | 1438.33 | 74.04% | 13.00% | 12.96% | -0.50 | 83 |
| 1972-02-20 | Boston Bruins | L 1-3 | 1642.62 | 1704.01 | 43.04% | 18.17% | 38.79% | -3.99 | 83 |
| 1972-02-23 | Buffalo Sabres | L 1-2 | 1638.63 | 1389.50 | 77.77% | 11.59% | 10.64% | -3.82 | 83 |
| 1972-02-24 | @ Buffalo Sabres | L 3-5 | 1634.81 | 1393.32 | 62.45% | 16.19% | 21.36% | -4.66 | 83 |
| 1972-02-26 | California Golden Seals | W 3-0 | 1630.15 | 1388.64 | 77.15% | 11.84% | 11.01% | +1.77 | 85 |
| 1972-02-27 | Vancouver Canucks | T 3-3 | 1631.92 | 1391.45 | 77.07% | 11.87% | 11.06% | -0.54 | 86 |
| 1972-03-01 | @ Los Angeles Kings | W 6-4 | 1631.38 | 1387.70 | 62.70% | 16.14% | 21.16% | +1.72 | 88 |
| 1972-03-03 | @ California Golden Seals | T 4-4 | 1633.10 | 1385.72 | 63.11% | 16.06% | 20.83% | -0.29 | 89 |
| 1972-03-05 | @ Minnesota North Stars | L 1-2 | 1632.81 | 1498.75 | 49.03% | 17.93% | 33.04% | -2.57 | 89 |
| 1972-03-08 | @ New York Rangers | T 3-3 | 1630.24 | 1659.08 | 27.39% | 17.35% | 55.26% | +0.22 | 90 |
| 1972-03-11 | @ Montreal Canadiens | T 1-1 | 1630.46 | 1642.69 | 29.28% | 17.59% | 53.13% | +0.30 | 91 |
| 1972-03-12 | @ Detroit Red Wings | W 3-2 | 1630.76 | 1469.33 | 52.69% | 17.63% | 29.68% | +1.59 | 93 |
| 1972-03-15 | New York Rangers | W 3-1 | 1632.35 | 1651.70 | 48.92% | 17.93% | 33.15% | +3.20 | 95 |
| 1972-03-18 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | T 2-2 | 1635.55 | 1503.77 | 48.72% | 17.95% | 33.33% | -0.14 | 96 |
| 1972-03-19 | Buffalo Sabres | T 3-3 | 1635.41 | 1377.53 | 78.46% | 11.31% | 10.23% | -0.56 | 97 |
| 1972-03-23 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | W 4-2 | 1634.85 | 1444.04 | 56.44% | 17.20% | 26.36% | +2.33 | 99 |
| 1972-03-25 | @ Boston Bruins | T 5-5 | 1637.18 | 1708.83 | 22.96% | 16.57% | 60.47% | +0.23 | 100 |
| 1972-03-26 | St. Louis Blues | W 4-0 | 1637.41 | 1477.43 | 69.90% | 14.34% | 15.76% | +3.42 | 102 |
| 1972-03-29 | Montreal Canadiens | T 5-5 | 1640.83 | 1643.54 | 51.16% | 17.77% | 31.07% | -0.12 | 103 |
| 1972-04-01 | @ St. Louis Blues | W 2-0 | 1640.71 | 1475.21 | 53.22% | 17.58% | 29.20% | +3.30 | 105 |
| 1972-04-02 | Detroit Red Wings | W 6-1 | 1644.01 | 1480.06 | 70.28% | 14.23% | 15.49% | +3.43 | 107 |
| 1971-10-09 | Minnesota North Stars | L 2-4 | 1443.13 | 1466.31 | 48.39% | 17.97% | 33.64% | -3.93 | 0 |
| 1971-10-10 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | L 1-2 | 1439.20 | 1605.47 | 15.34% | 14.16% | 70.50% | -0.88 | 0 |
| 1971-10-16 | @ St. Louis Blues | L 2-9 | 1438.32 | 1512.83 | 22.69% | 16.51% | 60.80% | -5.67 | 0 |
| 1971-10-17 | St. Louis Blues | W 5-3 | 1432.65 | 1518.50 | 39.54% | 18.18% | 42.28% | +3.32 | 2 |
| 1971-10-20 | @ Boston Bruins | L 3-4 | 1435.97 | 1646.00 | 12.66% | 12.84% | 74.50% | -0.66 | 2 |
| 1971-10-22 | Toronto Maple Leafs | W 5-2 | 1435.31 | 1523.99 | 39.14% | 18.17% | 42.68% | +4.85 | 4 |
| 1971-10-24 | California Golden Seals | L 3-6 | 1440.16 | 1378.95 | 59.24% | 16.78% | 23.98% | -5.97 | 4 |
| 1971-10-26 | Chicago Blackhawks | L 2-5 | 1434.19 | 1613.87 | 27.58% | 17.38% | 55.04% | -3.32 | 4 |
| 1971-10-27 | @ New York Rangers | L 4-7 | 1430.87 | 1582.23 | 16.36% | 14.59% | 69.05% | -1.75 | 4 |
| 1971-10-30 | @ Montreal Canadiens | L 0-3 | 1429.12 | 1599.92 | 15.04% | 14.03% | 70.93% | -2.49 | 4 |
| 1971-10-31 | Pittsburgh Penguins | W 3-1 | 1426.63 | 1474.54 | 44.95% | 18.12% | 36.93% | +3.51 | 6 |
| 1971-11-01 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | L 1-6 | 1430.14 | 1520.45 | 21.23% | 16.16% | 62.61% | -4.74 | 6 |
| 1971-11-04 | Buffalo Sabres | T 4-4 | 1425.40 | 1434.54 | 50.30% | 17.84% | 31.86% | -0.12 | 7 |
| 1971-11-06 | Boston Bruins | L 1-2 | 1425.28 | 1645.17 | 23.38% | 16.66% | 59.96% | -1.35 | 7 |
| 1971-11-07 | @ Buffalo Sabres | T 3-3 | 1423.93 | 1438.69 | 28.99% | 17.55% | 53.46% | +0.20 | 8 |
| 1971-11-10 | @ Minnesota North Stars | W 2-1 | 1424.13 | 1508.80 | 21.74% | 16.29% | 61.97% | +3.16 | 10 |
| 1971-11-13 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | W 6-3 | 1427.29 | 1452.10 | 27.84% | 17.41% | 54.75% | +5.55 | 12 |
| 1971-11-16 | @ St. Louis Blues | T 2-2 | 1432.84 | 1490.47 | 24.34% | 16.85% | 58.81% | +0.33 | 13 |
| 1971-11-20 | @ Los Angeles Kings | L 1-3 | 1433.17 | 1402.60 | 34.60% | 18.02% | 47.38% | -3.32 | 13 |
| 1971-11-21 | @ Vancouver Canucks | T 2-2 | 1429.85 | 1408.97 | 33.34% | 17.95% | 48.71% | +0.15 | 14 |
| 1971-11-24 | @ California Golden Seals | L 1-6 | 1430.00 | 1391.25 | 35.69% | 18.07% | 46.24% | -7.63 | 14 |
| 1971-11-27 | New York Rangers | W 3-1 | 1422.37 | 1613.73 | 26.30% | 17.19% | 56.51% | +5.05 | 16 |
| 1971-11-28 | Montreal Canadiens | W 4-2 | 1427.42 | 1620.44 | 26.13% | 17.16% | 56.71% | +4.52 | 18 |
| 1971-12-01 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | L 2-4 | 1431.94 | 1454.56 | 28.09% | 17.44% | 54.47% | -2.47 | 18 |
| 1971-12-02 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | T 1-1 | 1429.47 | 1444.83 | 28.92% | 17.55% | 53.54% | +0.31 | 19 |
| 1971-12-04 | Los Angeles Kings | W 5-1 | 1429.78 | 1398.74 | 55.54% | 17.31% | 27.15% | +4.89 | 21 |
| 1971-12-05 | St. Louis Blues | L 1-2 | 1434.67 | 1495.39 | 43.14% | 18.16% | 38.70% | -2.31 | 21 |
| 1971-12-08 | @ Montreal Canadiens | L 2-4 | 1432.36 | 1621.71 | 13.87% | 13.47% | 72.66% | -1.22 | 21 |
| 1971-12-11 | Philadelphia Flyers | W 6-3 | 1431.14 | 1438.83 | 50.50% | 17.82% | 31.68% | +3.49 | 23 |
| 1971-12-14 | @ Vancouver Canucks | W 4-3 | 1434.63 | 1408.27 | 34.05% | 17.99% | 47.96% | +2.34 | 25 |
| 1971-12-17 | @ California Golden Seals | T 3-3 | 1436.97 | 1399.02 | 35.58% | 18.07% | 46.35% | +0.08 | 26 |
| 1971-12-18 | @ Los Angeles Kings | L 2-4 | 1437.05 | 1391.60 | 36.59% | 18.11% | 45.30% | -3.12 | 26 |
| 1971-12-22 | Vancouver Canucks | W 3-0 | 1433.93 | 1396.70 | 56.31% | 17.21% | 26.47% | +4.39 | 28 |
| 1971-12-25 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | L 3-5 | 1438.32 | 1535.49 | 20.63% | 16.00% | 63.37% | -1.74 | 28 |
| 1971-12-26 | Minnesota North Stars | W 5-1 | 1436.58 | 1515.15 | 40.58% | 18.18% | 41.24% | +7.02 | 30 |
| 1971-12-29 | @ Buffalo Sabres | W 7-3 | 1443.60 | 1409.30 | 35.09% | 18.05% | 46.86% | +6.05 | 32 |
| 1971-12-31 | California Golden Seals | W 6-3 | 1449.65 | 1395.42 | 58.40% | 16.91% | 24.69% | +2.78 | 34 |
| 1972-01-02 | Montreal Canadiens | W 6-4 | 1452.43 | 1610.68 | 30.06% | 17.67% | 52.27% | +3.84 | 36 |
| 1972-01-05 | @ Minnesota North Stars | L 2-4 | 1456.27 | 1510.23 | 24.71% | 16.92% | 58.37% | -2.19 | 36 |
| 1972-01-07 | @ California Golden Seals | T 4-4 | 1454.08 | 1393.49 | 38.68% | 18.16% | 43.16% | +0.03 | 37 |
| 1972-01-09 | Pittsburgh Penguins | W 4-2 | 1454.11 | 1440.94 | 53.25% | 17.58% | 29.17% | +2.55 | 39 |
| 1972-01-11 | Philadelphia Flyers | W 5-0 | 1456.66 | 1443.69 | 53.23% | 17.58% | 29.20% | +7.72 | 41 |
| 1972-01-15 | Los Angeles Kings | W 7-4 | 1464.38 | 1390.46 | 60.73% | 16.52% | 22.75% | +2.45 | 43 |
| 1972-01-16 | @ Boston Bruins | L 2-9 | 1466.83 | 1686.26 | 12.15% | 12.54% | 75.31% | -2.96 | 43 |
| 1972-01-19 | Minnesota North Stars | L 1-4 | 1463.87 | 1489.51 | 48.06% | 17.99% | 33.96% | -6.18 | 43 |
| 1972-01-22 | Buffalo Sabres | W 3-2 | 1457.69 | 1401.32 | 58.66% | 16.87% | 24.47% | +1.33 | 45 |
| 1972-01-23 | St. Louis Blues | W 3-1 | 1459.02 | 1489.02 | 47.45% | 18.02% | 34.53% | +3.31 | 47 |
| 1972-01-27 | @ Buffalo Sabres | W 3-1 | 1462.33 | 1398.62 | 39.12% | 18.17% | 42.71% | +3.96 | 49 |
| 1972-01-29 | Los Angeles Kings | T 4-4 | 1466.29 | 1389.82 | 61.03% | 16.47% | 22.50% | -0.27 | 50 |
| 1972-01-30 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | L 2-4 | 1466.02 | 1650.67 | 14.16% | 13.62% | 72.23% | -1.24 | 50 |
| 1972-02-01 | Toronto Maple Leafs | W 4-0 | 1464.78 | 1507.58 | 45.67% | 18.10% | 36.23% | +7.56 | 52 |
| 1972-02-03 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | L 4-5 | 1472.34 | 1433.12 | 35.75% | 18.08% | 46.17% | -1.80 | 52 |
| 1972-02-05 | @ Boston Bruins | L 2-3 | 1470.54 | 1706.95 | 11.26% | 12.00% | 76.74% | -0.59 | 52 |
| 1972-02-06 | California Golden Seals | W 8-2 | 1469.95 | 1395.82 | 60.76% | 16.52% | 22.73% | +4.96 | 54 |
| 1972-02-10 | Buffalo Sabres | W 4-2 | 1474.91 | 1406.24 | 60.12% | 16.63% | 23.25% | +2.06 | 56 |
| 1972-02-12 | Chicago Blackhawks | T 3-3 | 1476.97 | 1640.08 | 29.48% | 17.61% | 52.91% | +0.19 | 57 |
| 1972-02-16 | @ Minnesota North Stars | L 2-4 | 1477.16 | 1511.74 | 26.76% | 17.26% | 55.98% | -2.37 | 57 |
| 1972-02-19 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | W 6-2 | 1474.79 | 1428.23 | 36.74% | 18.12% | 45.14% | +6.43 | 59 |
| 1972-02-20 | @ New York Rangers | L 3-4 | 1481.22 | 1645.35 | 15.48% | 14.22% | 70.30% | -0.82 | 59 |
| 1972-02-22 | Toronto Maple Leafs | W 5-4 | 1480.40 | 1489.33 | 50.33% | 17.84% | 31.83% | +1.63 | 61 |
| 1972-02-24 | Vancouver Canucks | W 2-0 | 1482.03 | 1399.50 | 61.72% | 16.34% | 21.94% | +2.52 | 63 |
| 1972-02-26 | @ Montreal Canadiens | L 1-8 | 1484.55 | 1619.34 | 17.57% | 15.05% | 67.38% | -5.34 | 63 |
| 1972-02-27 | Philadelphia Flyers | L 1-3 | 1479.21 | 1433.66 | 57.34% | 17.07% | 25.58% | -5.11 | 63 |
| 1972-02-29 | Vancouver Canucks | W 8-2 | 1474.10 | 1391.99 | 61.68% | 16.34% | 21.98% | +4.80 | 65 |
| 1972-03-02 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | L 4-7 | 1478.90 | 1419.55 | 38.50% | 18.16% | 43.33% | -3.92 | 65 |
| 1972-03-04 | Boston Bruins | L 4-5 | 1474.98 | 1711.81 | 21.78% | 16.30% | 61.92% | -1.15 | 65 |
| 1972-03-05 | Pittsburgh Penguins | W 6-3 | 1473.83 | 1426.92 | 57.51% | 17.05% | 25.44% | +2.86 | 67 |
| 1972-03-08 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | L 1-5 | 1476.69 | 1501.38 | 27.85% | 17.41% | 54.73% | -5.00 | 67 |
| 1972-03-11 | New York Rangers | L 2-4 | 1471.69 | 1658.86 | 26.76% | 17.26% | 55.99% | -2.36 | 67 |
| 1972-03-12 | Chicago Blackhawks | L 2-3 | 1469.33 | 1630.76 | 29.68% | 17.63% | 52.69% | -1.59 | 67 |
| 1972-03-16 | New York Rangers | L 1-2 | 1467.74 | 1648.50 | 27.46% | 17.36% | 55.18% | -1.57 | 67 |
| 1972-03-19 | Montreal Canadiens | W 7-6 | 1466.17 | 1647.92 | 27.35% | 17.34% | 55.30% | +2.57 | 69 |
| 1972-03-21 | @ Vancouver Canucks | W 7-5 | 1468.74 | 1381.00 | 42.55% | 18.17% | 39.28% | +2.95 | 71 |
| 1972-03-22 | @ Los Angeles Kings | W 6-3 | 1471.69 | 1383.83 | 42.57% | 18.17% | 39.26% | +4.18 | 73 |
| 1972-03-25 | @ St. Louis Blues | L 3-5 | 1475.87 | 1474.89 | 30.86% | 17.75% | 51.39% | -2.54 | 73 |
| 1972-03-28 | Boston Bruins | W 6-3 | 1473.33 | 1709.84 | 21.81% | 16.30% | 61.88% | +6.20 | 75 |
| 1972-03-29 | @ New York Rangers | T 2-2 | 1479.53 | 1633.91 | 16.15% | 14.50% | 69.35% | +0.53 | 76 |
| 1972-04-02 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | L 1-6 | 1480.06 | 1644.01 | 15.49% | 14.23% | 70.28% | -3.43 | 76 |
| 1971-10-08 | @ California Golden Seals | T 4-4 | 1436.15 | 1394.37 | 36.09% | 18.09% | 45.82% | +0.06 | 1 |
| 1971-10-10 | @ Vancouver Canucks | W 4-3 | 1436.21 | 1426.19 | 31.97% | 17.85% | 50.18% | +2.43 | 3 |
| 1971-10-13 | Pittsburgh Penguins | L 1-4 | 1438.64 | 1466.24 | 47.79% | 18.00% | 34.21% | -6.15 | 3 |
| 1971-10-16 | Philadelphia Flyers | L 0-1 | 1432.49 | 1475.15 | 45.69% | 18.10% | 36.21% | -2.57 | 3 |
| 1971-10-17 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | L 0-4 | 1429.92 | 1609.36 | 14.48% | 13.77% | 71.75% | -3.12 | 3 |
| 1971-10-20 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | L 1-8 | 1426.80 | 1478.13 | 24.98% | 16.97% | 58.05% | -7.57 | 3 |
| 1971-10-21 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | W 7-0 | 1419.23 | 1477.71 | 24.26% | 16.83% | 58.91% | +19.42 | 5 |
| 1971-10-23 | Montreal Canadiens | L 1-3 | 1438.65 | 1592.53 | 30.58% | 17.72% | 51.69% | -2.98 | 5 |
| 1971-10-24 | Minnesota North Stars | L 3-6 | 1435.67 | 1485.35 | 44.70% | 18.13% | 37.17% | -4.66 | 5 |
| 1971-10-27 | Buffalo Sabres | L 2-3 | 1431.01 | 1431.80 | 51.42% | 17.75% | 30.83% | -2.54 | 5 |
| 1971-10-30 | Chicago Blackhawks | L 1-5 | 1428.47 | 1617.20 | 26.59% | 17.23% | 56.18% | -4.79 | 5 |
| 1971-11-03 | New York Rangers | L 1-7 | 1423.68 | 1583.58 | 29.86% | 17.65% | 52.49% | -7.72 | 5 |
| 1971-11-06 | Toronto Maple Leafs | L 2-3 | 1415.96 | 1523.26 | 36.57% | 18.11% | 45.33% | -1.91 | 5 |
| 1971-11-10 | @ New York Rangers | L 1-7 | 1414.05 | 1602.01 | 13.95% | 13.52% | 72.53% | -3.62 | 5 |
| 1971-11-11 | @ Buffalo Sabres | W 4-2 | 1410.43 | 1438.49 | 27.48% | 17.36% | 55.16% | +4.41 | 7 |
| 1971-11-13 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | L 4-6 | 1414.84 | 1471.91 | 24.40% | 16.86% | 58.74% | -1.98 | 7 |
| 1971-11-14 | @ Boston Bruins | L 2-11 | 1412.86 | 1641.80 | 11.64% | 12.24% | 76.12% | -3.54 | 7 |
| 1971-11-17 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | L 1-5 | 1409.32 | 1506.83 | 20.60% | 15.99% | 63.41% | -3.75 | 7 |
| 1971-11-18 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | L 0-2 | 1405.57 | 1446.51 | 26.07% | 17.15% | 56.78% | -2.97 | 7 |
| 1971-11-20 | Detroit Red Wings | W 3-1 | 1402.60 | 1433.17 | 47.38% | 18.02% | 34.60% | +3.32 | 9 |
| 1971-11-23 | @ St. Louis Blues | L 1-3 | 1405.92 | 1492.06 | 21.61% | 16.26% | 62.14% | -2.16 | 9 |
| 1971-11-24 | Buffalo Sabres | W 5-3 | 1403.76 | 1426.56 | 48.45% | 17.96% | 33.59% | +2.74 | 11 |
| 1971-11-27 | Minnesota North Stars | L 1-3 | 1406.50 | 1518.43 | 35.94% | 18.09% | 45.97% | -3.43 | 11 |
| 1971-12-01 | @ Montreal Canadiens | L 3-5 | 1403.07 | 1615.92 | 12.50% | 12.75% | 74.75% | -1.03 | 11 |
| 1971-12-02 | @ Buffalo Sabres | L 0-2 | 1402.04 | 1414.71 | 29.23% | 17.58% | 53.19% | -3.30 | 11 |
| 1971-12-04 | @ Detroit Red Wings | L 1-5 | 1398.74 | 1429.78 | 27.15% | 17.31% | 55.54% | -4.89 | 11 |
| 1971-12-05 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | L 0-7 | 1393.85 | 1619.49 | 11.82% | 12.34% | 75.84% | -4.24 | 11 |
| 1971-12-08 | Boston Bruins | L 3-5 | 1389.61 | 1658.58 | 19.01% | 15.53% | 65.46% | -1.60 | 11 |
| 1971-12-11 | St. Louis Blues | W 4-1 | 1388.01 | 1495.37 | 36.56% | 18.11% | 45.33% | +5.88 | 13 |
| 1971-12-15 | Montreal Canadiens | L 1-3 | 1393.89 | 1616.91 | 23.08% | 16.59% | 60.33% | -2.29 | 13 |
| 1971-12-18 | Detroit Red Wings | W 4-2 | 1391.60 | 1437.05 | 45.30% | 18.11% | 36.59% | +3.11 | 15 |
| 1971-12-21 | @ Minnesota North Stars | L 2-3 | 1394.71 | 1516.16 | 18.60% | 15.40% | 66.00% | -1.02 | 15 |
| 1971-12-22 | @ St. Louis Blues | W 2-1 | 1393.69 | 1476.11 | 21.95% | 16.34% | 61.71% | +3.15 | 17 |
| 1971-12-25 | California Golden Seals | L 1-3 | 1396.84 | 1396.19 | 51.61% | 17.73% | 30.66% | -4.65 | 17 |
| 1971-12-26 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | L 3-6 | 1392.19 | 1641.48 | 10.63% | 11.59% | 77.78% | -1.15 | 17 |
| 1971-12-29 | Vancouver Canucks | W 3-1 | 1391.04 | 1397.10 | 50.71% | 17.81% | 31.48% | +3.06 | 19 |
| 1972-01-01 | Minnesota North Stars | L 2-3 | 1394.10 | 1508.36 | 35.63% | 18.07% | 46.30% | -1.87 | 19 |
| 1972-01-02 | @ Vancouver Canucks | W 6-3 | 1392.23 | 1394.04 | 30.52% | 17.72% | 51.76% | +5.29 | 21 |
| 1972-01-04 | California Golden Seals | W 4-1 | 1397.52 | 1392.81 | 52.15% | 17.68% | 30.17% | +4.17 | 23 |
| 1972-01-05 | @ California Golden Seals | L 2-6 | 1401.69 | 1388.64 | 32.35% | 17.88% | 49.77% | -4.86 | 23 |
| 1972-01-08 | @ Montreal Canadiens | L 2-10 | 1396.83 | 1607.81 | 12.61% | 12.81% | 74.58% | -3.47 | 23 |
| 1972-01-09 | @ New York Rangers | L 0-8 | 1393.36 | 1631.05 | 11.20% | 11.96% | 76.84% | -4.54 | 23 |
| 1972-01-12 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | T 1-1 | 1388.82 | 1535.39 | 16.70% | 14.72% | 68.57% | +0.69 | 24 |
| 1972-01-13 | @ Boston Bruins | T 1-1 | 1389.51 | 1684.89 | 8.63% | 10.11% | 81.26% | +0.95 | 25 |
| 1972-01-15 | @ Detroit Red Wings | L 4-7 | 1390.46 | 1464.38 | 22.75% | 16.52% | 60.73% | -2.45 | 25 |
| 1972-01-16 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | T 3-3 | 1388.01 | 1433.28 | 25.61% | 17.08% | 57.31% | +0.26 | 26 |
| 1972-01-19 | New York Rangers | L 1-5 | 1388.27 | 1636.19 | 20.79% | 16.04% | 63.17% | -3.79 | 26 |
| 1972-01-22 | Philadelphia Flyers | W 4-2 | 1384.48 | 1435.89 | 44.46% | 18.14% | 37.40% | +3.17 | 28 |
| 1972-01-23 | @ Minnesota North Stars | L 3-5 | 1387.65 | 1500.49 | 19.30% | 15.62% | 65.08% | -1.62 | 28 |
| 1972-01-26 | Toronto Maple Leafs | W 5-3 | 1386.03 | 1523.76 | 32.58% | 17.89% | 49.53% | +3.79 | 30 |
| 1972-01-29 | @ Detroit Red Wings | T 4-4 | 1389.82 | 1466.29 | 22.50% | 16.47% | 61.03% | +0.27 | 31 |
| 1972-01-30 | @ Buffalo Sabres | T 2-2 | 1390.09 | 1394.66 | 30.19% | 17.69% | 52.13% | +0.21 | 32 |
| 1972-02-01 | Chicago Blackhawks | W 7-4 | 1390.30 | 1651.91 | 19.61% | 15.71% | 64.67% | +6.14 | 34 |
| 1972-02-03 | Montreal Canadiens | T 1-1 | 1396.44 | 1605.07 | 24.50% | 16.88% | 58.62% | +0.44 | 35 |
| 1972-02-05 | Pittsburgh Penguins | W 8-1 | 1396.88 | 1416.95 | 48.82% | 17.94% | 33.24% | +9.79 | 37 |
| 1972-02-09 | @ Minnesota North Stars | L 1-4 | 1406.67 | 1500.14 | 20.95% | 16.09% | 62.96% | -2.95 | 37 |
| 1972-02-10 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | L 1-6 | 1403.72 | 1414.98 | 29.40% | 17.60% | 53.00% | -6.43 | 37 |
| 1972-02-12 | @ Montreal Canadiens | L 5-6 | 1397.29 | 1615.78 | 12.20% | 12.57% | 75.23% | -0.62 | 37 |
| 1972-02-13 | @ New York Rangers | L 2-4 | 1396.67 | 1639.23 | 10.96% | 11.81% | 77.24% | -0.94 | 37 |
| 1972-02-16 | St. Louis Blues | L 1-3 | 1395.73 | 1471.38 | 41.00% | 18.18% | 40.82% | -3.83 | 37 |
| 1972-02-17 | New York Rangers | L 4-6 | 1391.90 | 1644.12 | 20.41% | 15.94% | 63.64% | -1.66 | 37 |
| 1972-02-19 | Vancouver Canucks | W 5-3 | 1390.24 | 1403.00 | 49.81% | 17.87% | 32.31% | +2.64 | 39 |
| 1972-02-23 | St. Louis Blues | L 0-2 | 1392.88 | 1470.52 | 40.72% | 18.18% | 41.10% | -4.39 | 39 |
| 1972-02-26 | Boston Bruins | L 4-5 | 1388.49 | 1710.04 | 15.16% | 14.08% | 70.76% | -0.79 | 39 |
| 1972-03-01 | Chicago Blackhawks | L 4-6 | 1387.70 | 1631.38 | 21.16% | 16.14% | 62.70% | -1.72 | 39 |
| 1972-03-04 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | L 2-3 | 1385.98 | 1500.34 | 19.18% | 15.58% | 65.24% | -1.05 | 39 |
| 1972-03-05 | @ Boston Bruins | W 2-0 | 1384.93 | 1712.95 | 7.42% | 9.08% | 83.50% | +8.04 | 41 |
| 1972-03-07 | @ St. Louis Blues | L 2-4 | 1392.97 | 1472.47 | 22.22% | 16.40% | 61.38% | -1.98 | 41 |
| 1972-03-09 | Philadelphia Flyers | L 3-5 | 1390.99 | 1446.26 | 43.91% | 18.15% | 37.94% | -3.42 | 41 |
| 1972-03-11 | Buffalo Sabres | W 5-3 | 1387.57 | 1384.05 | 51.99% | 17.70% | 30.32% | +2.50 | 43 |
| 1972-03-15 | @ California Golden Seals | L 2-5 | 1390.07 | 1397.89 | 29.80% | 17.64% | 52.55% | -3.57 | 43 |
| 1972-03-16 | Boston Bruins | L 3-8 | 1386.50 | 1700.93 | 15.63% | 14.29% | 70.08% | -2.62 | 43 |
| 1972-03-18 | Pittsburgh Penguins | T 4-4 | 1383.88 | 1432.56 | 44.85% | 18.12% | 37.03% | -0.05 | 44 |
| 1972-03-22 | Detroit Red Wings | L 3-6 | 1383.83 | 1471.69 | 39.26% | 18.17% | 42.57% | -4.19 | 44 |
| 1972-03-25 | Toronto Maple Leafs | L 0-4 | 1379.64 | 1499.26 | 34.92% | 18.04% | 47.04% | -7.33 | 44 |
| 1972-03-29 | Vancouver Canucks | W 4-2 | 1372.31 | 1377.21 | 50.87% | 17.79% | 31.34% | +2.73 | 46 |
| 1972-03-31 | @ Vancouver Canucks | T 4-4 | 1375.04 | 1374.48 | 30.81% | 17.75% | 51.45% | +0.14 | 47 |
| 1972-04-01 | California Golden Seals | W 9-4 | 1375.18 | 1388.74 | 49.70% | 17.88% | 32.41% | +4.96 | 49 |
| 1971-10-09 | @ Detroit Red Wings | W 4-2 | 1466.31 | 1443.13 | 33.64% | 17.97% | 48.39% | +3.94 | 2 |
| 1971-10-14 | Montreal Canadiens | T 1-1 | 1470.25 | 1581.88 | 35.98% | 18.09% | 45.93% | +0.12 | 3 |
| 1971-10-16 | Chicago Blackhawks | L 2-3 | 1470.37 | 1607.63 | 32.63% | 17.90% | 49.47% | -1.73 | 3 |
| 1971-10-17 | @ Buffalo Sabres | W 3-2 | 1468.64 | 1433.88 | 35.15% | 18.05% | 46.80% | +2.34 | 5 |
| 1971-10-20 | Vancouver Canucks | W 7-0 | 1470.98 | 1433.16 | 56.39% | 17.20% | 26.41% | +9.69 | 7 |
| 1971-10-23 | Buffalo Sabres | W 5-1 | 1480.67 | 1438.59 | 56.92% | 17.13% | 25.95% | +4.68 | 9 |
| 1971-10-24 | @ Los Angeles Kings | W 6-3 | 1485.35 | 1435.67 | 37.17% | 18.13% | 44.70% | +4.66 | 11 |
| 1971-10-27 | @ St. Louis Blues | W 2-1 | 1490.01 | 1509.72 | 28.42% | 17.49% | 54.10% | +2.80 | 13 |
| 1971-10-28 | Pittsburgh Penguins | W 2-0 | 1492.81 | 1477.71 | 53.50% | 17.55% | 28.95% | +3.28 | 15 |
| 1971-10-30 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | T 1-1 | 1496.09 | 1520.50 | 27.88% | 17.42% | 54.70% | +0.34 | 16 |
| 1971-10-31 | @ Boston Bruins | L 2-5 | 1496.43 | 1639.26 | 16.97% | 14.83% | 68.20% | -2.06 | 16 |
| 1971-11-03 | Toronto Maple Leafs | W 2-1 | 1494.37 | 1525.18 | 47.34% | 18.02% | 34.63% | +1.91 | 18 |
| 1971-11-06 | St. Louis Blues | W 5-1 | 1496.28 | 1499.01 | 51.16% | 17.77% | 31.07% | +5.52 | 20 |
| 1971-11-07 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | W 3-0 | 1501.80 | 1457.68 | 36.41% | 18.10% | 45.49% | +7.00 | 22 |
| 1971-11-10 | Detroit Red Wings | L 1-2 | 1508.80 | 1424.13 | 61.97% | 16.29% | 21.74% | -3.16 | 22 |
| 1971-11-13 | Montreal Canadiens | L 1-5 | 1505.64 | 1611.43 | 36.77% | 18.12% | 45.11% | -6.38 | 22 |
| 1971-11-16 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | W 5-1 | 1499.26 | 1473.88 | 33.92% | 17.98% | 48.09% | +7.99 | 24 |
| 1971-11-18 | Pittsburgh Penguins | W 4-3 | 1507.25 | 1465.90 | 56.83% | 17.14% | 26.03% | +1.37 | 26 |
| 1971-11-20 | New York Rangers | W 4-1 | 1508.62 | 1610.47 | 37.31% | 18.13% | 44.56% | +5.80 | 28 |
| 1971-11-21 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | T 1-1 | 1514.42 | 1450.04 | 39.21% | 18.17% | 42.62% | +0.04 | 29 |
| 1971-11-23 | @ Vancouver Canucks | W 2-1 | 1514.46 | 1408.83 | 45.09% | 18.12% | 36.79% | +2.02 | 31 |
| 1971-11-26 | @ California Golden Seals | W 2-1 | 1516.48 | 1398.87 | 46.77% | 18.05% | 35.18% | +1.95 | 33 |
| 1971-11-27 | @ Los Angeles Kings | W 3-1 | 1518.43 | 1406.50 | 45.97% | 18.09% | 35.94% | +3.43 | 35 |
| 1971-12-01 | California Golden Seals | W 4-1 | 1521.86 | 1397.09 | 66.34% | 15.31% | 18.34% | +2.58 | 37 |
| 1971-12-04 | Philadelphia Flyers | W 3-1 | 1524.44 | 1444.52 | 61.43% | 16.39% | 22.18% | +2.21 | 39 |
| 1971-12-05 | @ Buffalo Sabres | L 1-3 | 1526.65 | 1413.87 | 46.09% | 18.08% | 35.83% | -4.22 | 39 |
| 1971-12-08 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | L 1-3 | 1522.43 | 1515.51 | 31.59% | 17.82% | 50.60% | -3.07 | 39 |
| 1971-12-11 | @ Montreal Canadiens | L 3-4 | 1519.36 | 1622.93 | 20.08% | 15.85% | 64.08% | -1.07 | 39 |
| 1971-12-12 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | L 3-5 | 1518.29 | 1629.45 | 19.44% | 15.66% | 64.90% | -1.63 | 39 |
| 1971-12-15 | St. Louis Blues | W 4-1 | 1516.66 | 1485.60 | 55.54% | 17.31% | 27.14% | +3.78 | 41 |
| 1971-12-18 | Chicago Blackhawks | L 1-4 | 1520.44 | 1631.77 | 36.02% | 18.09% | 45.89% | -4.86 | 41 |
| 1971-12-19 | @ New York Rangers | T 1-1 | 1515.58 | 1620.52 | 19.96% | 15.82% | 64.23% | +0.58 | 42 |
| 1971-12-21 | Los Angeles Kings | W 3-2 | 1516.16 | 1394.71 | 66.00% | 15.40% | 18.60% | +1.01 | 44 |
| 1971-12-25 | New York Rangers | L 1-2 | 1517.17 | 1621.30 | 37.00% | 18.12% | 44.88% | -2.02 | 44 |
| 1971-12-26 | @ Detroit Red Wings | L 1-5 | 1515.15 | 1436.58 | 41.24% | 18.18% | 40.58% | -7.02 | 44 |
| 1971-12-30 | Boston Bruins | T 2-2 | 1508.13 | 1678.47 | 28.64% | 17.51% | 53.85% | +0.23 | 45 |
| 1972-01-01 | @ Los Angeles Kings | W 3-2 | 1508.36 | 1394.10 | 46.30% | 18.07% | 35.63% | +1.87 | 47 |
| 1972-01-05 | Detroit Red Wings | W 4-2 | 1510.23 | 1456.27 | 58.37% | 16.92% | 24.71% | +2.19 | 49 |
| 1972-01-08 | Vancouver Canucks | L 1-5 | 1512.42 | 1387.78 | 66.33% | 15.32% | 18.35% | -10.61 | 49 |
| 1972-01-11 | @ Vancouver Canucks | T 2-2 | 1501.81 | 1398.39 | 44.78% | 18.13% | 37.10% | -0.07 | 50 |
| 1972-01-12 | @ California Golden Seals | L 0-2 | 1501.74 | 1387.78 | 46.26% | 18.07% | 35.67% | -4.89 | 50 |
| 1972-01-15 | @ St. Louis Blues | L 2-7 | 1496.85 | 1481.83 | 32.60% | 17.90% | 49.51% | -5.90 | 50 |
| 1972-01-16 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | L 2-3 | 1490.95 | 1642.83 | 16.32% | 14.58% | 69.10% | -0.88 | 50 |
| 1972-01-18 | California Golden Seals | T 1-1 | 1490.07 | 1393.65 | 63.29% | 16.02% | 20.69% | -0.56 | 51 |
| 1972-01-19 | @ Detroit Red Wings | W 4-1 | 1489.51 | 1463.87 | 33.96% | 17.99% | 48.06% | +6.18 | 53 |
| 1972-01-22 | Toronto Maple Leafs | W 4-1 | 1495.69 | 1532.75 | 46.48% | 18.06% | 35.46% | +4.80 | 55 |
| 1972-01-23 | Los Angeles Kings | W 5-3 | 1500.49 | 1387.65 | 65.08% | 15.62% | 19.30% | +1.63 | 57 |
| 1972-01-27 | @ Montreal Canadiens | W 6-5 | 1502.12 | 1600.37 | 20.53% | 15.98% | 63.49% | +2.92 | 59 |
| 1972-01-29 | New York Rangers | W 4-2 | 1505.04 | 1640.84 | 32.82% | 17.91% | 49.27% | +3.99 | 61 |
| 1972-01-30 | @ New York Rangers | T 1-1 | 1509.03 | 1636.84 | 18.10% | 15.23% | 66.66% | +0.64 | 62 |
| 1972-02-02 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | L 2-3 | 1509.67 | 1500.01 | 31.93% | 17.84% | 50.23% | -1.70 | 62 |
| 1972-02-03 | @ Boston Bruins | L 1-6 | 1507.97 | 1704.00 | 13.47% | 13.27% | 73.26% | -2.94 | 62 |
| 1972-02-05 | Buffalo Sabres | T 3-3 | 1505.03 | 1392.52 | 65.05% | 15.63% | 19.33% | -0.37 | 63 |
| 1972-02-06 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | L 0-5 | 1504.66 | 1649.27 | 16.84% | 14.78% | 68.38% | -4.52 | 63 |
| 1972-02-09 | Los Angeles Kings | W 4-1 | 1500.14 | 1406.67 | 62.96% | 16.09% | 20.95% | +2.95 | 65 |
| 1972-02-10 | @ St. Louis Blues | W 3-1 | 1503.09 | 1476.06 | 34.14% | 18.00% | 47.86% | +4.36 | 67 |
| 1972-02-12 | Philadelphia Flyers | W 5-1 | 1507.45 | 1442.54 | 59.68% | 16.71% | 23.62% | +4.29 | 69 |
| 1972-02-16 | Detroit Red Wings | W 4-2 | 1511.74 | 1477.16 | 55.98% | 17.26% | 26.76% | +2.36 | 71 |
| 1972-02-19 | Boston Bruins | L 4-6 | 1514.10 | 1701.86 | 26.69% | 17.25% | 56.06% | -2.15 | 71 |
| 1972-02-20 | Pittsburgh Penguins | W 2-0 | 1511.95 | 1421.81 | 62.59% | 16.16% | 21.25% | +2.44 | 73 |
| 1972-02-24 | Montreal Canadiens | L 2-4 | 1514.39 | 1616.18 | 37.32% | 18.13% | 44.55% | -3.16 | 73 |
| 1972-02-26 | St. Louis Blues | L 2-3 | 1511.23 | 1474.91 | 56.20% | 17.23% | 26.57% | -2.75 | 73 |
| 1972-03-02 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | L 0-3 | 1508.48 | 1438.77 | 39.97% | 18.18% | 41.85% | -6.29 | 73 |
| 1972-03-04 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | L 2-4 | 1502.19 | 1423.48 | 41.26% | 18.18% | 40.56% | -3.44 | 73 |
| 1972-03-05 | Chicago Blackhawks | W 2-1 | 1498.75 | 1632.81 | 33.04% | 17.93% | 49.03% | +2.57 | 75 |
| 1972-03-08 | Boston Bruins | L 4-5 | 1501.32 | 1704.91 | 25.02% | 16.97% | 58.01% | -1.30 | 75 |
| 1972-03-12 | Toronto Maple Leafs | T 2-2 | 1500.02 | 1507.48 | 50.53% | 17.82% | 31.65% | -0.18 | 76 |
| 1972-03-14 | Buffalo Sabres | L 3-4 | 1499.84 | 1381.55 | 65.66% | 15.48% | 18.86% | -3.08 | 76 |
| 1972-03-16 | Vancouver Canucks | W 6-2 | 1496.76 | 1376.48 | 65.87% | 15.43% | 18.70% | +2.89 | 78 |
| 1972-03-18 | @ Montreal Canadiens | L 3-4 | 1499.65 | 1647.04 | 16.64% | 14.70% | 68.66% | -0.89 | 78 |
| 1972-03-19 | @ Boston Bruins | L 3-7 | 1498.76 | 1703.55 | 12.96% | 13.00% | 74.04% | -1.78 | 78 |
| 1972-03-21 | California Golden Seals | W 4-2 | 1496.98 | 1401.35 | 63.20% | 16.04% | 20.76% | +1.85 | 80 |
| 1972-03-23 | @ Buffalo Sabres | T 4-4 | 1498.83 | 1380.87 | 46.81% | 18.05% | 35.14% | -0.08 | 81 |
| 1972-03-25 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | L 2-3 | 1498.75 | 1429.93 | 39.84% | 18.18% | 41.98% | -2.05 | 81 |
| 1972-03-26 | @ New York Rangers | W 5-0 | 1496.70 | 1650.20 | 16.21% | 14.53% | 69.26% | +16.29 | 83 |
| 1972-03-28 | Philadelphia Flyers | T 2-2 | 1512.99 | 1449.29 | 59.53% | 16.73% | 23.74% | -0.34 | 84 |
| 1972-03-31 | @ California Golden Seals | W 2-1 | 1512.65 | 1390.66 | 47.37% | 18.02% | 34.60% | +1.91 | 86 |
| 1972-04-02 | @ Vancouver Canucks | L 1-4 | 1514.56 | 1374.34 | 49.87% | 17.87% | 32.26% | -6.38 | 86 |
| 1971-10-09 | New York Rangers | T 4-4 | 1582.04 | 1570.84 | 53.00% | 17.60% | 29.40% | -0.16 | 1 |
| 1971-10-14 | @ Minnesota North Stars | T 1-1 | 1581.88 | 1470.25 | 45.93% | 18.09% | 35.98% | -0.12 | 2 |
| 1971-10-16 | Buffalo Sabres | W 9-3 | 1581.76 | 1437.17 | 68.38% | 14.78% | 16.84% | +3.28 | 4 |
| 1971-10-17 | @ New York Rangers | L 4-8 | 1585.04 | 1573.20 | 32.20% | 17.87% | 49.94% | -4.15 | 4 |
| 1971-10-20 | @ California Golden Seals | W 4-2 | 1580.89 | 1384.77 | 57.10% | 17.11% | 25.80% | +2.28 | 6 |
| 1971-10-22 | @ Vancouver Canucks | W 6-0 | 1583.17 | 1423.47 | 52.46% | 17.65% | 29.89% | +9.36 | 8 |
| 1971-10-23 | @ Los Angeles Kings | W 3-1 | 1592.53 | 1438.65 | 51.69% | 17.72% | 30.58% | +2.98 | 10 |
| 1971-10-27 | Boston Bruins | W 5-2 | 1595.51 | 1651.36 | 43.83% | 18.15% | 38.02% | +4.41 | 12 |
| 1971-10-30 | Detroit Red Wings | W 3-0 | 1599.92 | 1429.12 | 70.93% | 14.03% | 15.04% | +2.49 | 14 |
| 1971-10-31 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | L 3-5 | 1602.41 | 1460.61 | 50.08% | 17.85% | 32.07% | -3.83 | 14 |
| 1971-11-03 | St. Louis Blues | W 5-1 | 1598.58 | 1506.70 | 62.78% | 16.12% | 21.09% | +3.84 | 16 |
| 1971-11-06 | Chicago Blackhawks | W 2-1 | 1602.42 | 1616.65 | 49.61% | 17.89% | 32.50% | +1.81 | 18 |
| 1971-11-07 | @ Boston Bruins | W 3-2 | 1604.23 | 1646.51 | 25.93% | 17.13% | 56.94% | +2.78 | 20 |
| 1971-11-10 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | W 5-2 | 1607.01 | 1511.62 | 43.64% | 18.16% | 38.20% | +4.42 | 22 |
| 1971-11-13 | @ Minnesota North Stars | W 5-1 | 1611.43 | 1505.64 | 45.11% | 18.12% | 36.77% | +6.39 | 24 |
| 1971-11-14 | @ Buffalo Sabres | T 2-2 | 1617.82 | 1432.27 | 55.78% | 17.28% | 26.93% | -0.28 | 25 |
| 1971-11-16 | California Golden Seals | W 7-2 | 1617.54 | 1398.87 | 75.25% | 12.56% | 12.19% | +2.22 | 27 |
| 1971-11-18 | St. Louis Blues | T 2-2 | 1619.76 | 1490.14 | 66.85% | 15.19% | 17.96% | -0.48 | 28 |
| 1971-11-20 | Philadelphia Flyers | T 2-2 | 1619.28 | 1449.49 | 70.84% | 14.06% | 15.10% | -0.55 | 29 |
| 1971-11-24 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | T 3-3 | 1618.73 | 1624.77 | 30.01% | 17.67% | 52.32% | +0.17 | 30 |
| 1971-11-27 | Pittsburgh Penguins | W 3-1 | 1618.90 | 1456.10 | 70.17% | 14.26% | 15.57% | +1.54 | 32 |
| 1971-11-28 | @ Detroit Red Wings | L 2-4 | 1620.44 | 1427.42 | 56.71% | 17.16% | 26.13% | -4.52 | 32 |
| 1971-12-01 | Los Angeles Kings | W 5-3 | 1615.92 | 1403.07 | 74.75% | 12.75% | 12.50% | +1.03 | 34 |
| 1971-12-04 | Vancouver Canucks | W 7-0 | 1616.95 | 1415.43 | 73.75% | 13.10% | 13.15% | +4.76 | 36 |
| 1971-12-08 | Detroit Red Wings | W 4-2 | 1621.71 | 1432.36 | 72.66% | 13.47% | 13.87% | +1.22 | 38 |
| 1971-12-11 | Minnesota North Stars | W 4-3 | 1622.93 | 1519.36 | 64.08% | 15.85% | 20.08% | +1.07 | 40 |
| 1971-12-12 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | L 1-4 | 1624.00 | 1435.34 | 56.17% | 17.23% | 26.60% | -7.09 | 40 |
| 1971-12-15 | @ Los Angeles Kings | W 3-1 | 1616.91 | 1393.89 | 60.33% | 16.59% | 23.08% | +2.30 | 42 |
| 1971-12-17 | @ Vancouver Canucks | W 6-2 | 1619.21 | 1405.93 | 59.18% | 16.79% | 24.03% | +3.69 | 44 |
| 1971-12-19 | @ California Golden Seals | T 3-3 | 1622.90 | 1398.93 | 60.44% | 16.57% | 22.99% | -0.30 | 45 |
| 1971-12-22 | Toronto Maple Leafs | W 4-2 | 1622.60 | 1537.42 | 62.03% | 16.28% | 21.70% | +1.94 | 47 |
| 1971-12-25 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | L 2-4 | 1624.54 | 1452.59 | 54.05% | 17.49% | 28.46% | -4.34 | 47 |
| 1971-12-26 | @ New York Rangers | L 1-5 | 1620.20 | 1623.33 | 30.36% | 17.70% | 51.94% | -5.40 | 47 |
| 1971-12-29 | California Golden Seals | W 3-2 | 1614.80 | 1396.07 | 75.25% | 12.56% | 12.18% | +0.64 | 49 |
| 1972-01-01 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | L 2-5 | 1615.44 | 1532.72 | 41.83% | 18.18% | 39.99% | -4.76 | 49 |
| 1972-01-02 | @ Detroit Red Wings | L 4-6 | 1610.68 | 1452.43 | 52.27% | 17.67% | 30.06% | -3.84 | 49 |
| 1972-01-05 | Vancouver Canucks | W 6-4 | 1606.84 | 1388.75 | 75.20% | 12.58% | 12.22% | +0.97 | 51 |
| 1972-01-08 | Los Angeles Kings | W 10-2 | 1607.81 | 1396.83 | 74.58% | 12.81% | 12.61% | +3.47 | 53 |
| 1972-01-09 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | L 2-5 | 1611.28 | 1642.02 | 27.18% | 17.32% | 55.50% | -3.29 | 53 |
| 1972-01-11 | @ St. Louis Blues | L 3-7 | 1607.99 | 1475.57 | 48.81% | 17.94% | 33.25% | -6.26 | 53 |
| 1972-01-13 | Pittsburgh Penguins | W 7-1 | 1601.73 | 1438.80 | 70.18% | 14.26% | 15.56% | +4.07 | 55 |
| 1972-01-15 | Buffalo Sabres | W 6-2 | 1605.80 | 1396.65 | 74.43% | 12.86% | 12.71% | +1.92 | 57 |
| 1972-01-16 | @ Buffalo Sabres | L 2-4 | 1607.72 | 1394.73 | 59.14% | 16.80% | 24.06% | -4.70 | 57 |
| 1972-01-19 | Toronto Maple Leafs | W 1-0 | 1603.02 | 1534.16 | 60.14% | 16.63% | 23.23% | +1.42 | 59 |
| 1972-01-22 | Boston Bruins | L 5-8 | 1604.44 | 1692.14 | 39.28% | 18.17% | 42.55% | -3.86 | 59 |
| 1972-01-23 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | T 3-3 | 1600.58 | 1424.66 | 54.56% | 17.43% | 28.01% | -0.21 | 60 |
| 1972-01-27 | Minnesota North Stars | L 5-6 | 1600.37 | 1502.12 | 63.49% | 15.98% | 20.53% | -2.92 | 60 |
| 1972-01-29 | St. Louis Blues | W 4-0 | 1597.45 | 1488.01 | 64.71% | 15.70% | 19.58% | +4.28 | 62 |
| 1972-02-01 | @ St. Louis Blues | W 3-1 | 1601.73 | 1482.25 | 47.02% | 18.04% | 34.94% | +3.34 | 64 |
| 1972-02-03 | @ Los Angeles Kings | T 1-1 | 1605.07 | 1396.44 | 58.62% | 16.88% | 24.50% | -0.44 | 65 |
| 1972-02-04 | @ California Golden Seals | T 2-2 | 1604.63 | 1395.49 | 58.68% | 16.87% | 24.45% | -0.32 | 66 |
| 1972-02-06 | @ Vancouver Canucks | W 4-2 | 1604.31 | 1415.47 | 56.19% | 17.23% | 26.58% | +2.34 | 68 |
| 1972-02-10 | Chicago Blackhawks | W 7-1 | 1606.65 | 1649.21 | 45.71% | 18.10% | 36.20% | +9.13 | 70 |
| 1972-02-12 | Los Angeles Kings | W 6-5 | 1615.78 | 1397.29 | 75.23% | 12.57% | 12.20% | +0.62 | 72 |
| 1972-02-13 | @ Boston Bruins | T 2-2 | 1616.40 | 1698.61 | 21.97% | 16.34% | 61.69% | +0.38 | 73 |
| 1972-02-16 | California Golden Seals | T 1-1 | 1616.78 | 1388.54 | 76.06% | 12.26% | 11.68% | -0.85 | 74 |
| 1972-02-19 | Philadelphia Flyers | W 3-1 | 1615.93 | 1436.04 | 71.79% | 13.76% | 14.45% | +1.43 | 76 |
| 1972-02-20 | @ Buffalo Sabres | W 4-0 | 1617.36 | 1394.53 | 60.30% | 16.60% | 23.10% | +5.03 | 78 |
| 1972-02-22 | New York Rangers | L 3-7 | 1622.39 | 1646.17 | 48.31% | 17.97% | 33.72% | -6.21 | 78 |
| 1972-02-24 | @ Minnesota North Stars | W 4-2 | 1616.18 | 1514.39 | 44.55% | 18.13% | 37.32% | +3.16 | 80 |
| 1972-02-26 | Detroit Red Wings | W 8-1 | 1619.34 | 1484.55 | 67.38% | 15.05% | 17.57% | +5.35 | 82 |
| 1972-02-27 | Pittsburgh Penguins | W 5-3 | 1624.69 | 1420.63 | 73.98% | 13.02% | 13.00% | +1.07 | 84 |
| 1972-03-01 | Buffalo Sabres | W 4-1 | 1625.76 | 1397.82 | 76.03% | 12.27% | 11.70% | +1.60 | 86 |
| 1972-03-04 | Vancouver Canucks | W 5-0 | 1627.36 | 1386.21 | 77.12% | 11.85% | 11.03% | +2.85 | 88 |
| 1972-03-05 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | W 4-0 | 1630.21 | 1450.13 | 55.09% | 17.37% | 27.54% | +5.94 | 90 |
| 1972-03-08 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | W 5-4 | 1636.15 | 1424.06 | 59.03% | 16.81% | 24.15% | +1.27 | 92 |
| 1972-03-09 | @ St. Louis Blues | W 5-1 | 1637.42 | 1474.45 | 52.89% | 17.61% | 29.50% | +5.27 | 94 |
| 1972-03-11 | Chicago Blackhawks | T 1-1 | 1642.69 | 1630.46 | 53.13% | 17.59% | 29.28% | -0.30 | 95 |
| 1972-03-13 | Philadelphia Flyers | W 2-1 | 1642.39 | 1447.18 | 73.19% | 13.29% | 13.52% | +0.76 | 97 |
| 1972-03-15 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | W 5-2 | 1643.15 | 1507.65 | 49.23% | 17.91% | 32.86% | +3.89 | 99 |
| 1972-03-18 | Minnesota North Stars | W 4-3 | 1647.04 | 1499.65 | 68.66% | 14.70% | 16.64% | +0.88 | 101 |
| 1972-03-19 | @ Detroit Red Wings | L 6-7 | 1647.92 | 1466.17 | 55.30% | 17.34% | 27.35% | -2.56 | 101 |
| 1972-03-22 | Toronto Maple Leafs | T 3-3 | 1645.36 | 1502.52 | 68.20% | 14.83% | 16.97% | -0.42 | 102 |
| 1972-03-25 | New York Rangers | T 3-3 | 1644.94 | 1650.05 | 50.84% | 17.80% | 31.36% | -0.15 | 103 |
| 1972-03-26 | @ Boston Bruins | L 4-5 | 1644.79 | 1708.60 | 23.73% | 16.73% | 59.55% | -1.25 | 103 |
| 1972-03-29 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | T 5-5 | 1643.54 | 1640.83 | 31.07% | 17.77% | 51.16% | +0.13 | 104 |
| 1972-04-01 | Boston Bruins | W 6-2 | 1643.67 | 1696.43 | 44.27% | 18.14% | 37.59% | +5.52 | 106 |
| 1972-04-02 | @ New York Rangers | W 6-5 | 1649.19 | 1630.91 | 33.01% | 17.93% | 49.06% | +2.32 | 108 |
| 1971-10-09 | @ Montreal Canadiens | T 4-4 | 1570.84 | 1582.04 | 29.40% | 17.60% | 53.00% | +0.16 | 1 |
| 1971-10-10 | @ Boston Bruins | W 4-1 | 1571.00 | 1643.06 | 22.92% | 16.56% | 60.52% | +7.58 | 3 |
| 1971-10-13 | Boston Bruins | L 1-6 | 1578.58 | 1635.48 | 43.68% | 18.15% | 38.16% | -9.02 | 3 |
| 1971-10-16 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | W 5-3 | 1569.56 | 1537.72 | 34.77% | 18.03% | 47.20% | +3.64 | 5 |
| 1971-10-17 | Montreal Canadiens | W 8-4 | 1573.20 | 1585.04 | 49.94% | 17.87% | 32.20% | +4.16 | 7 |
| 1971-10-20 | Chicago Blackhawks | W 3-1 | 1577.36 | 1612.49 | 46.74% | 18.05% | 35.20% | +3.37 | 9 |
| 1971-10-23 | @ St. Louis Blues | W 4-3 | 1580.73 | 1509.68 | 40.16% | 18.18% | 41.66% | +2.07 | 11 |
| 1971-10-24 | Pittsburgh Penguins | T 1-1 | 1582.80 | 1481.70 | 63.81% | 15.91% | 20.29% | -0.57 | 12 |
| 1971-10-27 | Detroit Red Wings | W 7-4 | 1582.23 | 1430.87 | 69.05% | 14.59% | 16.36% | +1.75 | 14 |
| 1971-10-30 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | T 1-1 | 1583.98 | 1474.43 | 45.64% | 18.10% | 36.26% | -0.11 | 15 |
| 1971-10-31 | Toronto Maple Leafs | T 3-3 | 1583.87 | 1520.16 | 59.53% | 16.73% | 23.74% | -0.29 | 16 |
| 1971-11-03 | @ Los Angeles Kings | W 7-1 | 1583.58 | 1423.68 | 52.49% | 17.65% | 29.86% | +7.72 | 18 |
| 1971-11-05 | @ California Golden Seals | W 8-1 | 1591.30 | 1400.27 | 56.47% | 17.19% | 26.34% | +7.95 | 20 |
| 1971-11-06 | @ Vancouver Canucks | W 3-1 | 1599.25 | 1423.33 | 54.56% | 17.43% | 28.01% | +2.76 | 22 |
| 1971-11-10 | Los Angeles Kings | W 7-1 | 1602.01 | 1414.05 | 72.53% | 13.52% | 13.95% | +3.62 | 24 |
| 1971-11-13 | Buffalo Sabres | W 5-2 | 1605.63 | 1434.08 | 71.01% | 14.01% | 14.99% | +1.81 | 26 |
| 1971-11-14 | Vancouver Canucks | W 6-1 | 1607.44 | 1417.06 | 72.75% | 13.44% | 13.80% | +3.03 | 28 |
| 1971-11-20 | @ Minnesota North Stars | L 1-4 | 1610.47 | 1508.62 | 44.56% | 18.13% | 37.31% | -5.80 | 28 |
| 1971-11-21 | California Golden Seals | W 12-1 | 1604.67 | 1397.10 | 74.29% | 12.91% | 12.80% | +5.85 | 30 |
| 1971-11-24 | St. Louis Blues | W 8-3 | 1610.52 | 1494.21 | 65.45% | 15.53% | 19.02% | +3.21 | 32 |
| 1971-11-27 | @ Detroit Red Wings | L 1-3 | 1613.73 | 1422.37 | 56.51% | 17.19% | 26.30% | -5.04 | 32 |
| 1971-11-28 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | W 4-2 | 1608.69 | 1447.43 | 52.67% | 17.63% | 29.70% | +2.59 | 34 |
| 1971-12-01 | Buffalo Sabres | W 7-2 | 1611.28 | 1417.20 | 73.09% | 13.33% | 13.58% | +2.49 | 36 |
| 1971-12-04 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | L 2-4 | 1613.77 | 1457.03 | 52.07% | 17.69% | 30.24% | -4.19 | 36 |
| 1971-12-05 | Vancouver Canucks | W 6-3 | 1609.58 | 1410.66 | 73.52% | 13.18% | 13.30% | +1.47 | 38 |
| 1971-12-08 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | T 2-2 | 1611.05 | 1623.74 | 29.23% | 17.58% | 53.19% | +0.23 | 39 |
| 1971-12-09 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | W 5-0 | 1611.28 | 1446.57 | 53.12% | 17.59% | 29.29% | +7.74 | 41 |
| 1971-12-12 | Pittsburgh Penguins | W 6-1 | 1619.02 | 1459.39 | 69.86% | 14.35% | 15.78% | +3.50 | 43 |
| 1971-12-15 | Philadelphia Flyers | W 6-2 | 1622.52 | 1442.43 | 71.81% | 13.75% | 14.44% | +2.20 | 45 |
| 1971-12-16 | @ Boston Bruins | L 1-8 | 1624.72 | 1658.24 | 26.87% | 17.28% | 55.85% | -8.10 | 45 |
| 1971-12-18 | @ St. Louis Blues | W 5-2 | 1616.62 | 1481.82 | 49.13% | 17.92% | 32.95% | +3.90 | 47 |
| 1971-12-19 | Minnesota North Stars | T 1-1 | 1620.52 | 1515.58 | 64.23% | 15.82% | 19.96% | -0.58 | 48 |
| 1971-12-22 | Pittsburgh Penguins | W 4-2 | 1619.94 | 1453.95 | 70.48% | 14.17% | 15.35% | +1.36 | 50 |
| 1971-12-25 | @ Minnesota North Stars | W 2-1 | 1621.30 | 1517.17 | 44.88% | 18.12% | 37.00% | +2.03 | 52 |
| 1971-12-26 | Montreal Canadiens | W 5-1 | 1623.33 | 1620.20 | 51.94% | 17.70% | 30.36% | +5.40 | 54 |
| 1971-12-29 | Philadelphia Flyers | W 5-1 | 1628.73 | 1444.39 | 72.20% | 13.62% | 14.17% | +2.55 | 56 |
| 1972-01-02 | Boston Bruins | L 1-4 | 1631.28 | 1678.23 | 45.09% | 18.12% | 36.79% | -5.86 | 56 |
| 1972-01-05 | St. Louis Blues | W 9-1 | 1625.42 | 1474.34 | 69.02% | 14.60% | 16.38% | +5.63 | 58 |
| 1972-01-09 | Los Angeles Kings | W 8-0 | 1631.05 | 1393.36 | 76.84% | 11.96% | 11.20% | +4.54 | 60 |
| 1972-01-12 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | T 5-5 | 1635.59 | 1645.30 | 29.58% | 17.62% | 52.80% | +0.14 | 61 |
| 1972-01-13 | @ Buffalo Sabres | W 5-2 | 1635.73 | 1399.31 | 61.87% | 16.31% | 21.82% | +2.67 | 63 |
| 1972-01-15 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | L 3-4 | 1638.40 | 1534.71 | 44.82% | 18.13% | 37.06% | -2.21 | 63 |
| 1972-01-19 | @ Los Angeles Kings | W 5-1 | 1636.19 | 1388.27 | 63.17% | 16.04% | 20.79% | +3.79 | 65 |
| 1972-01-21 | @ California Golden Seals | W 5-0 | 1639.98 | 1393.03 | 63.06% | 16.07% | 20.87% | +5.62 | 67 |
| 1972-01-22 | @ Vancouver Canucks | L 2-5 | 1645.60 | 1406.88 | 62.13% | 16.26% | 21.61% | -6.72 | 67 |
| 1972-01-26 | Buffalo Sabres | W 5-1 | 1638.88 | 1400.58 | 76.89% | 11.94% | 11.17% | +1.96 | 69 |
| 1972-01-29 | @ Minnesota North Stars | L 2-4 | 1640.84 | 1505.04 | 49.27% | 17.91% | 32.82% | -4.00 | 69 |
| 1972-01-30 | Minnesota North Stars | T 1-1 | 1636.84 | 1509.03 | 66.66% | 15.23% | 18.10% | -0.64 | 70 |
| 1972-02-02 | Boston Bruins | L 0-2 | 1636.20 | 1699.42 | 42.78% | 18.17% | 39.05% | -4.57 | 70 |
| 1972-02-03 | @ Buffalo Sabres | W 4-2 | 1631.63 | 1394.46 | 61.96% | 16.29% | 21.75% | +1.94 | 72 |
| 1972-02-05 | @ St. Louis Blues | L 5-6 | 1633.57 | 1476.08 | 52.17% | 17.68% | 30.15% | -2.46 | 72 |
| 1972-02-06 | Toronto Maple Leafs | T 2-2 | 1631.11 | 1496.40 | 67.37% | 15.05% | 17.58% | -0.48 | 73 |
| 1972-02-09 | Chicago Blackhawks | W 4-1 | 1630.63 | 1653.79 | 48.40% | 17.97% | 33.64% | +4.58 | 75 |
| 1972-02-12 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | W 8-3 | 1635.21 | 1421.42 | 59.24% | 16.78% | 23.98% | +4.02 | 77 |
| 1972-02-13 | Los Angeles Kings | W 4-2 | 1639.23 | 1396.67 | 77.24% | 11.81% | 10.96% | +0.95 | 79 |
| 1972-02-15 | @ Vancouver Canucks | W 5-1 | 1640.18 | 1402.26 | 62.04% | 16.27% | 21.68% | +3.94 | 81 |
| 1972-02-17 | @ Los Angeles Kings | W 6-4 | 1644.12 | 1391.90 | 63.64% | 15.94% | 20.41% | +1.66 | 83 |
| 1972-02-18 | @ California Golden Seals | T 2-2 | 1645.78 | 1389.39 | 64.10% | 15.84% | 20.05% | -0.43 | 84 |
| 1972-02-20 | Detroit Red Wings | W 4-3 | 1645.35 | 1481.22 | 70.30% | 14.22% | 15.48% | +0.82 | 86 |
| 1972-02-22 | @ Montreal Canadiens | W 7-3 | 1646.17 | 1622.39 | 33.72% | 17.97% | 48.31% | +6.21 | 88 |
| 1972-02-23 | Philadelphia Flyers | W 4-3 | 1652.38 | 1438.24 | 74.86% | 12.71% | 12.43% | +0.65 | 90 |
| 1972-02-27 | St. Louis Blues | W 2-0 | 1653.03 | 1477.66 | 71.37% | 13.89% | 14.74% | +1.68 | 92 |
| 1972-03-01 | California Golden Seals | W 4-1 | 1654.71 | 1387.03 | 79.21% | 11.00% | 9.79% | +1.31 | 94 |
| 1972-03-02 | @ Buffalo Sabres | W 4-3 | 1656.02 | 1396.22 | 64.47% | 15.76% | 19.77% | +1.05 | 96 |
| 1972-03-05 | Vancouver Canucks | W 6-1 | 1657.07 | 1383.35 | 79.67% | 10.81% | 9.52% | +2.01 | 98 |
| 1972-03-08 | Chicago Blackhawks | T 3-3 | 1659.08 | 1630.24 | 55.26% | 17.35% | 27.39% | -0.22 | 99 |
| 1972-03-11 | @ Detroit Red Wings | W 4-2 | 1658.86 | 1471.69 | 55.99% | 17.26% | 26.76% | +2.36 | 101 |
| 1972-03-12 | California Golden Seals | L 3-7 | 1661.22 | 1388.36 | 79.61% | 10.83% | 9.56% | -9.52 | 101 |
| 1972-03-15 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | L 1-3 | 1651.70 | 1632.35 | 33.15% | 17.93% | 48.92% | -3.20 | 101 |
| 1972-03-16 | @ Detroit Red Wings | W 2-1 | 1648.50 | 1467.74 | 55.18% | 17.36% | 27.46% | +1.56 | 103 |
| 1972-03-18 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | W 5-3 | 1650.06 | 1446.14 | 58.05% | 16.97% | 24.98% | +2.09 | 105 |
| 1972-03-19 | Toronto Maple Leafs | W 5-3 | 1652.15 | 1503.91 | 68.74% | 14.68% | 16.58% | +1.39 | 107 |
| 1972-03-23 | @ Boston Bruins | L 1-4 | 1653.54 | 1705.34 | 24.94% | 16.96% | 58.11% | -3.49 | 107 |
| 1972-03-25 | @ Montreal Canadiens | T 3-3 | 1650.05 | 1644.94 | 31.36% | 17.80% | 50.84% | +0.15 | 108 |
| 1972-03-26 | Minnesota North Stars | L 0-5 | 1650.20 | 1496.70 | 69.26% | 14.53% | 16.21% | -16.29 | 108 |
| 1972-03-29 | Detroit Red Wings | T 2-2 | 1633.91 | 1479.53 | 69.35% | 14.50% | 16.15% | -0.53 | 109 |
| 1972-04-01 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | L 1-2 | 1633.38 | 1513.80 | 47.04% | 18.04% | 34.92% | -2.47 | 109 |
| 1972-04-02 | Montreal Canadiens | L 5-6 | 1630.91 | 1649.19 | 49.06% | 17.93% | 33.01% | -2.33 | 109 |
| 1971-10-09 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | L 2-3 | 1476.79 | 1466.44 | 32.01% | 17.85% | 50.14% | -1.70 | 0 |
| 1971-10-12 | @ Vancouver Canucks | L 2-3 | 1475.09 | 1423.76 | 37.39% | 18.14% | 44.47% | -1.94 | 0 |
| 1971-10-13 | @ California Golden Seals | W 5-4 | 1473.15 | 1394.45 | 41.25% | 18.18% | 40.56% | +2.00 | 2 |
| 1971-10-16 | @ Los Angeles Kings | W 1-0 | 1475.15 | 1432.49 | 36.21% | 18.10% | 45.69% | +2.56 | 4 |
| 1971-10-21 | Los Angeles Kings | L 0-7 | 1477.71 | 1419.23 | 58.91% | 16.83% | 24.26% | -19.42 | 4 |
| 1971-10-23 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | L 3-5 | 1458.29 | 1519.14 | 24.02% | 16.79% | 59.19% | -2.01 | 4 |
| 1971-10-24 | Chicago Blackhawks | W 2-1 | 1456.28 | 1616.60 | 29.81% | 17.65% | 52.54% | +2.72 | 6 |
| 1971-10-28 | Vancouver Canucks | W 3-2 | 1459.00 | 1413.60 | 57.33% | 17.07% | 25.60% | +1.39 | 8 |
| 1971-10-30 | @ St. Louis Blues | T 4-4 | 1460.39 | 1506.92 | 25.48% | 17.05% | 57.46% | +0.22 | 9 |
| 1971-10-31 | Montreal Canadiens | W 5-3 | 1460.61 | 1602.41 | 32.07% | 17.85% | 50.08% | +3.83 | 11 |
| 1971-11-03 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | L 0-3 | 1464.44 | 1613.90 | 16.49% | 14.64% | 68.86% | -2.74 | 11 |
| 1971-11-05 | @ Buffalo Sabres | L 2-5 | 1461.70 | 1434.67 | 34.14% | 18.00% | 47.86% | -4.02 | 11 |
| 1971-11-07 | Minnesota North Stars | L 0-3 | 1457.68 | 1501.80 | 45.49% | 18.10% | 36.41% | -7.00 | 11 |
| 1971-11-11 | Vancouver Canucks | W 4-3 | 1450.68 | 1418.08 | 55.74% | 17.29% | 26.97% | +1.42 | 13 |
| 1971-11-13 | Detroit Red Wings | L 3-6 | 1452.10 | 1427.29 | 54.75% | 17.41% | 27.84% | -5.55 | 13 |
| 1971-11-14 | Toronto Maple Leafs | T 3-3 | 1446.55 | 1506.79 | 43.21% | 18.16% | 38.63% | -0.04 | 14 |
| 1971-11-18 | Los Angeles Kings | W 2-0 | 1446.51 | 1405.57 | 56.78% | 17.15% | 26.07% | +2.98 | 16 |
| 1971-11-20 | @ Montreal Canadiens | T 2-2 | 1449.49 | 1619.28 | 15.10% | 14.06% | 70.84% | +0.55 | 17 |
| 1971-11-21 | Minnesota North Stars | T 1-1 | 1450.04 | 1514.42 | 42.62% | 18.17% | 39.21% | -0.04 | 18 |
| 1971-11-24 | Boston Bruins | L 1-2 | 1450.00 | 1652.36 | 25.14% | 17.00% | 57.86% | -1.44 | 18 |
| 1971-11-25 | @ Boston Bruins | L 2-4 | 1448.56 | 1653.80 | 12.93% | 12.98% | 74.08% | -1.13 | 18 |
| 1971-11-28 | New York Rangers | L 2-4 | 1447.43 | 1608.69 | 29.70% | 17.63% | 52.67% | -2.60 | 18 |
| 1971-12-02 | Detroit Red Wings | T 1-1 | 1444.83 | 1429.47 | 53.54% | 17.55% | 28.92% | -0.31 | 19 |
| 1971-12-04 | @ Minnesota North Stars | L 1-3 | 1444.52 | 1524.44 | 22.18% | 16.39% | 61.43% | -2.21 | 19 |
| 1971-12-05 | California Golden Seals | W 3-0 | 1442.31 | 1397.62 | 57.24% | 17.09% | 25.67% | +4.26 | 21 |
| 1971-12-09 | New York Rangers | L 0-5 | 1446.57 | 1611.28 | 29.29% | 17.59% | 53.12% | -7.74 | 21 |
| 1971-12-11 | @ Detroit Red Wings | L 3-6 | 1438.83 | 1431.14 | 31.68% | 17.82% | 50.50% | -3.49 | 21 |
| 1971-12-12 | Montreal Canadiens | W 4-1 | 1435.34 | 1624.00 | 26.60% | 17.23% | 56.17% | +7.09 | 23 |
| 1971-12-15 | @ New York Rangers | L 2-6 | 1442.43 | 1622.52 | 14.44% | 13.75% | 71.81% | -2.20 | 23 |
| 1971-12-16 | Buffalo Sabres | W 5-0 | 1440.23 | 1412.00 | 55.18% | 17.36% | 27.46% | +7.30 | 25 |
| 1971-12-19 | Toronto Maple Leafs | L 0-4 | 1447.53 | 1529.18 | 40.14% | 18.18% | 41.68% | -8.24 | 25 |
| 1971-12-25 | @ Boston Bruins | L 1-5 | 1439.29 | 1666.68 | 11.72% | 12.29% | 75.99% | -2.07 | 25 |
| 1971-12-26 | Pittsburgh Penguins | W 6-1 | 1437.22 | 1456.93 | 48.87% | 17.94% | 33.19% | +7.17 | 27 |
| 1971-12-29 | @ New York Rangers | L 1-5 | 1444.39 | 1628.73 | 14.17% | 13.62% | 72.20% | -2.55 | 27 |
| 1972-01-01 | @ St. Louis Blues | T 4-4 | 1441.84 | 1474.53 | 26.96% | 17.29% | 55.75% | +0.20 | 28 |
| 1972-01-02 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | L 2-6 | 1442.04 | 1634.70 | 13.67% | 13.37% | 72.96% | -2.07 | 28 |
| 1972-01-06 | St. Louis Blues | L 2-3 | 1439.97 | 1468.71 | 47.63% | 18.01% | 34.36% | -2.38 | 28 |
| 1972-01-08 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | T 2-2 | 1437.59 | 1533.95 | 20.70% | 16.02% | 63.28% | +0.41 | 29 |
| 1972-01-09 | California Golden Seals | W 10-3 | 1438.00 | 1393.46 | 57.22% | 17.09% | 25.69% | +5.69 | 31 |
| 1972-01-11 | @ Detroit Red Wings | L 0-5 | 1443.69 | 1456.66 | 29.20% | 17.58% | 53.23% | -7.72 | 31 |
| 1972-01-15 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | L 2-4 | 1435.97 | 1434.73 | 30.89% | 17.75% | 51.36% | -2.69 | 31 |
| 1972-01-16 | Los Angeles Kings | T 3-3 | 1433.28 | 1388.01 | 57.31% | 17.08% | 25.61% | -0.26 | 32 |
| 1972-01-20 | Chicago Blackhawks | W 3-2 | 1433.02 | 1644.89 | 24.17% | 16.82% | 59.01% | +2.87 | 34 |
| 1972-01-22 | @ Los Angeles Kings | L 2-4 | 1435.89 | 1384.48 | 37.40% | 18.14% | 44.46% | -3.17 | 34 |
| 1972-01-23 | @ California Golden Seals | L 1-3 | 1432.72 | 1387.41 | 36.57% | 18.11% | 45.32% | -3.48 | 34 |
| 1972-01-27 | @ Boston Bruins | L 2-4 | 1429.24 | 1695.41 | 9.85% | 11.05% | 79.10% | -0.83 | 34 |
| 1972-01-29 | Boston Bruins | L 2-4 | 1428.41 | 1696.24 | 19.10% | 15.56% | 65.34% | -1.71 | 34 |
| 1972-01-30 | Pittsburgh Penguins | W 4-0 | 1426.70 | 1420.54 | 52.34% | 17.67% | 30.00% | +6.42 | 36 |
| 1972-02-03 | Detroit Red Wings | W 5-4 | 1433.12 | 1472.34 | 46.17% | 18.08% | 35.75% | +1.80 | 38 |
| 1972-02-05 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | W 3-1 | 1434.92 | 1501.71 | 23.43% | 16.67% | 59.90% | +5.31 | 40 |
| 1972-02-06 | St. Louis Blues | T 2-2 | 1440.23 | 1478.53 | 46.30% | 18.07% | 35.63% | -0.10 | 41 |
| 1972-02-08 | @ Vancouver Canucks | W 3-1 | 1440.13 | 1413.12 | 34.14% | 18.00% | 47.87% | +4.36 | 43 |
| 1972-02-09 | @ California Golden Seals | L 2-3 | 1444.49 | 1390.86 | 37.71% | 18.14% | 44.15% | -1.95 | 43 |
| 1972-02-12 | @ Minnesota North Stars | L 1-5 | 1442.54 | 1507.45 | 23.62% | 16.71% | 59.68% | -4.29 | 43 |
| 1972-02-13 | @ Buffalo Sabres | T 4-4 | 1438.25 | 1402.69 | 35.26% | 18.06% | 46.68% | +0.08 | 44 |
| 1972-02-16 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | T 3-3 | 1438.33 | 1643.12 | 12.96% | 13.00% | 74.04% | +0.50 | 45 |
| 1972-02-17 | Boston Bruins | L 1-4 | 1438.83 | 1699.08 | 19.73% | 15.75% | 64.52% | -2.79 | 45 |
| 1972-02-19 | @ Montreal Canadiens | L 1-3 | 1436.04 | 1615.93 | 14.45% | 13.76% | 71.79% | -1.42 | 45 |
| 1972-02-20 | Toronto Maple Leafs | W 3-1 | 1434.62 | 1492.95 | 43.48% | 18.16% | 38.36% | +3.62 | 47 |
| 1972-02-23 | @ New York Rangers | L 3-4 | 1438.24 | 1652.38 | 12.43% | 12.71% | 74.86% | -0.64 | 47 |
| 1972-02-26 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | L 2-5 | 1437.60 | 1416.69 | 33.35% | 17.95% | 48.70% | -3.94 | 47 |
| 1972-02-27 | @ Detroit Red Wings | W 3-1 | 1433.66 | 1479.21 | 25.58% | 17.07% | 57.34% | +5.11 | 49 |
| 1972-03-02 | Minnesota North Stars | W 3-0 | 1438.77 | 1508.48 | 41.85% | 18.18% | 39.97% | +6.28 | 51 |
| 1972-03-04 | St. Louis Blues | W 6-2 | 1445.05 | 1471.55 | 47.94% | 17.99% | 34.07% | +5.08 | 53 |
| 1972-03-05 | Montreal Canadiens | L 0-4 | 1450.13 | 1630.21 | 27.54% | 17.37% | 55.09% | -5.94 | 53 |
| 1972-03-08 | @ Vancouver Canucks | W 6-5 | 1444.19 | 1381.34 | 38.99% | 18.17% | 42.84% | +2.07 | 55 |
| 1972-03-09 | @ Los Angeles Kings | W 5-3 | 1446.26 | 1390.99 | 37.94% | 18.15% | 43.91% | +3.42 | 57 |
| 1972-03-11 | @ St. Louis Blues | L 2-4 | 1449.68 | 1469.18 | 28.44% | 17.49% | 54.07% | -2.50 | 57 |
| 1972-03-13 | @ Montreal Canadiens | L 1-2 | 1447.18 | 1642.39 | 13.52% | 13.29% | 73.19% | -0.76 | 57 |
| 1972-03-16 | Buffalo Sabres | T 3-3 | 1446.42 | 1384.63 | 59.31% | 16.77% | 23.92% | -0.28 | 58 |
| 1972-03-18 | New York Rangers | L 3-5 | 1446.14 | 1650.06 | 24.98% | 16.97% | 58.05% | -2.10 | 58 |
| 1972-03-23 | Chicago Blackhawks | L 2-4 | 1444.04 | 1634.85 | 26.36% | 17.20% | 56.44% | -2.33 | 58 |
| 1972-03-25 | California Golden Seals | W 3-0 | 1441.71 | 1396.27 | 57.33% | 17.07% | 25.60% | +4.25 | 60 |
| 1972-03-26 | Vancouver Canucks | W 4-1 | 1445.96 | 1381.73 | 59.60% | 16.72% | 23.68% | +3.33 | 62 |
| 1972-03-28 | @ Minnesota North Stars | T 2-2 | 1449.29 | 1512.99 | 23.74% | 16.73% | 59.53% | +0.35 | 63 |
| 1972-03-30 | Buffalo Sabres | W 3-1 | 1449.64 | 1380.88 | 60.13% | 16.63% | 23.24% | +2.31 | 65 |
| 1972-04-01 | Pittsburgh Penguins | T 4-4 | 1451.95 | 1433.41 | 53.95% | 17.50% | 28.55% | -0.18 | 66 |
| 1972-04-02 | @ Buffalo Sabres | L 2-3 | 1451.77 | 1378.57 | 40.47% | 18.18% | 41.35% | -2.07 | 66 |
| 1971-10-09 | Philadelphia Flyers | W 3-2 | 1466.44 | 1476.79 | 50.14% | 17.85% | 32.01% | +1.70 | 2 |
| 1971-10-10 | @ Buffalo Sabres | L 1-2 | 1468.14 | 1440.49 | 34.22% | 18.00% | 47.78% | -1.90 | 2 |
| 1971-10-13 | @ Los Angeles Kings | W 4-1 | 1466.24 | 1438.64 | 34.21% | 18.00% | 47.79% | +6.16 | 4 |
| 1971-10-16 | @ Vancouver Canucks | W 2-1 | 1472.40 | 1430.08 | 36.17% | 18.09% | 45.74% | +2.42 | 6 |
| 1971-10-17 | @ California Golden Seals | W 4-2 | 1474.82 | 1388.08 | 42.41% | 18.17% | 39.42% | +3.31 | 8 |
| 1971-10-20 | Los Angeles Kings | W 8-1 | 1478.13 | 1426.80 | 58.05% | 16.97% | 24.98% | +7.57 | 10 |
| 1971-10-23 | Chicago Blackhawks | L 2-5 | 1485.70 | 1612.60 | 33.96% | 17.99% | 48.05% | -4.00 | 10 |
| 1971-10-24 | @ New York Rangers | T 1-1 | 1481.70 | 1582.80 | 20.29% | 15.91% | 63.81% | +0.57 | 11 |
| 1971-10-27 | California Golden Seals | L 4-6 | 1482.27 | 1384.91 | 63.39% | 16.00% | 20.61% | -4.56 | 11 |
| 1971-10-28 | @ Minnesota North Stars | L 0-2 | 1477.71 | 1492.81 | 28.95% | 17.55% | 53.50% | -3.28 | 11 |
| 1971-10-30 | New York Rangers | T 1-1 | 1474.43 | 1583.98 | 36.26% | 18.10% | 45.64% | +0.11 | 12 |
| 1971-10-31 | @ Detroit Red Wings | L 1-3 | 1474.54 | 1426.63 | 36.93% | 18.12% | 44.95% | -3.50 | 12 |
| 1971-11-03 | @ California Golden Seals | L 3-5 | 1471.04 | 1397.07 | 40.57% | 18.18% | 41.24% | -3.21 | 12 |
| 1971-11-05 | @ Vancouver Canucks | L 2-4 | 1467.83 | 1420.20 | 36.89% | 18.12% | 44.99% | -3.14 | 12 |
| 1971-11-07 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | L 1-4 | 1464.69 | 1614.83 | 16.45% | 14.62% | 68.93% | -2.30 | 12 |
| 1971-11-09 | @ St. Louis Blues | W 4-1 | 1462.39 | 1493.49 | 27.14% | 17.31% | 55.55% | +7.02 | 14 |
| 1971-11-10 | Vancouver Canucks | W 3-1 | 1469.41 | 1420.58 | 57.74% | 17.01% | 25.24% | +2.50 | 16 |
| 1971-11-13 | Los Angeles Kings | W 6-4 | 1471.91 | 1414.84 | 58.74% | 16.86% | 24.40% | +1.97 | 18 |
| 1971-11-16 | Minnesota North Stars | L 1-5 | 1473.88 | 1499.26 | 48.09% | 17.98% | 33.92% | -7.98 | 18 |
| 1971-11-18 | @ Minnesota North Stars | L 3-4 | 1465.90 | 1507.25 | 26.03% | 17.14% | 56.83% | -1.38 | 18 |
| 1971-11-20 | St. Louis Blues | L 2-4 | 1464.52 | 1490.62 | 47.99% | 17.99% | 34.02% | -3.91 | 18 |
| 1971-11-21 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | L 3-7 | 1460.61 | 1622.58 | 15.62% | 14.29% | 70.09% | -2.18 | 18 |
| 1971-11-24 | Toronto Maple Leafs | L 1-2 | 1458.43 | 1516.12 | 43.57% | 18.16% | 38.27% | -2.33 | 18 |
| 1971-11-27 | @ Montreal Canadiens | L 1-3 | 1456.10 | 1618.90 | 15.57% | 14.26% | 70.17% | -1.54 | 18 |
| 1971-12-01 | Detroit Red Wings | W 4-2 | 1454.56 | 1431.94 | 54.47% | 17.44% | 28.09% | +2.47 | 20 |
| 1971-12-04 | New York Rangers | W 4-2 | 1457.03 | 1613.77 | 30.24% | 17.69% | 52.07% | +4.20 | 22 |
| 1971-12-05 | @ Boston Bruins | L 3-5 | 1461.23 | 1657.46 | 13.45% | 13.26% | 73.28% | -1.12 | 22 |
| 1971-12-08 | California Golden Seals | T 1-1 | 1460.11 | 1393.35 | 59.90% | 16.67% | 23.44% | -0.47 | 23 |
| 1971-12-11 | Buffalo Sabres | T 3-3 | 1459.64 | 1415.63 | 57.16% | 17.10% | 25.75% | -0.25 | 24 |
| 1971-12-12 | @ New York Rangers | L 1-6 | 1459.39 | 1619.02 | 15.78% | 14.35% | 69.86% | -3.49 | 24 |
| 1971-12-15 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | L 2-3 | 1455.90 | 1522.17 | 23.48% | 16.68% | 59.84% | -1.28 | 24 |
| 1971-12-18 | Boston Bruins | L 3-4 | 1454.62 | 1666.34 | 24.19% | 16.82% | 58.99% | -1.28 | 24 |
| 1971-12-19 | @ Boston Bruins | T 2-2 | 1453.34 | 1667.62 | 12.43% | 12.70% | 74.87% | +0.61 | 25 |
| 1971-12-22 | @ New York Rangers | L 2-4 | 1453.95 | 1619.94 | 15.35% | 14.17% | 70.48% | -1.36 | 25 |
| 1971-12-25 | Montreal Canadiens | W 4-2 | 1452.59 | 1624.54 | 28.46% | 17.49% | 54.05% | +4.34 | 27 |
| 1971-12-26 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | L 1-6 | 1456.93 | 1437.22 | 33.19% | 17.94% | 48.87% | -7.17 | 27 |
| 1971-12-28 | Toronto Maple Leafs | L 2-4 | 1449.76 | 1535.45 | 39.57% | 18.18% | 42.26% | -3.32 | 27 |
| 1971-12-31 | Buffalo Sabres | T 3-3 | 1446.44 | 1403.25 | 57.05% | 17.11% | 25.83% | -0.25 | 28 |
| 1972-01-05 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | T 3-3 | 1446.19 | 1636.77 | 13.79% | 13.44% | 72.77% | +0.49 | 29 |
| 1972-01-08 | Chicago Blackhawks | L 0-4 | 1446.68 | 1636.29 | 26.49% | 17.22% | 56.29% | -5.74 | 29 |
| 1972-01-09 | @ Detroit Red Wings | L 2-4 | 1440.94 | 1454.11 | 29.17% | 17.58% | 53.25% | -2.55 | 29 |
| 1972-01-12 | Boston Bruins | T 2-2 | 1438.39 | 1685.30 | 20.88% | 16.07% | 63.06% | +0.41 | 30 |
| 1972-01-13 | @ Montreal Canadiens | L 1-7 | 1438.80 | 1601.73 | 15.56% | 14.26% | 70.18% | -4.07 | 30 |
| 1972-01-15 | Philadelphia Flyers | W 4-2 | 1434.73 | 1435.97 | 51.36% | 17.75% | 30.89% | +2.69 | 32 |
| 1972-01-19 | Vancouver Canucks | L 1-6 | 1437.42 | 1397.48 | 56.65% | 17.17% | 26.18% | -11.30 | 32 |
| 1972-01-22 | @ St. Louis Blues | L 0-1 | 1426.12 | 1487.56 | 23.96% | 16.78% | 59.27% | -1.46 | 32 |
| 1972-01-23 | Montreal Canadiens | T 3-3 | 1424.66 | 1600.58 | 28.01% | 17.43% | 54.56% | +0.21 | 33 |
| 1972-01-26 | St. Louis Blues | L 1-2 | 1424.87 | 1485.71 | 43.12% | 18.16% | 38.71% | -2.30 | 33 |
| 1972-01-29 | Chicago Blackhawks | L 2-4 | 1422.57 | 1648.64 | 22.79% | 16.53% | 60.68% | -2.03 | 33 |
| 1972-01-30 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | L 0-4 | 1420.54 | 1426.70 | 30.00% | 17.67% | 52.34% | -6.42 | 33 |
| 1972-02-03 | @ St. Louis Blues | W 4-3 | 1414.12 | 1478.91 | 23.63% | 16.71% | 59.66% | +2.83 | 35 |
| 1972-02-05 | @ Los Angeles Kings | L 1-8 | 1416.95 | 1396.88 | 33.24% | 17.94% | 48.82% | -9.80 | 35 |
| 1972-02-09 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | W 4-1 | 1407.15 | 1499.46 | 21.06% | 16.11% | 62.83% | +7.83 | 37 |
| 1972-02-10 | Los Angeles Kings | W 6-1 | 1414.98 | 1403.72 | 53.00% | 17.60% | 29.40% | +6.44 | 39 |
| 1972-02-12 | New York Rangers | L 3-8 | 1421.42 | 1635.21 | 23.98% | 16.78% | 59.24% | -4.03 | 39 |
| 1972-02-13 | Vancouver Canucks | W 6-4 | 1417.39 | 1404.60 | 53.20% | 17.58% | 29.22% | +2.34 | 41 |
| 1972-02-16 | Toronto Maple Leafs | W 4-2 | 1419.73 | 1493.37 | 41.29% | 18.18% | 40.53% | +3.39 | 43 |
| 1972-02-17 | @ Buffalo Sabres | W 2-0 | 1423.12 | 1402.61 | 33.30% | 17.94% | 48.76% | +5.11 | 45 |
| 1972-02-19 | Detroit Red Wings | L 2-6 | 1428.23 | 1474.79 | 45.14% | 18.12% | 36.74% | -6.42 | 45 |
| 1972-02-20 | @ Minnesota North Stars | L 0-2 | 1421.81 | 1511.95 | 21.25% | 16.16% | 62.59% | -2.45 | 45 |
| 1972-02-23 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | L 0-2 | 1419.36 | 1487.70 | 23.28% | 16.64% | 60.08% | -2.67 | 45 |
| 1972-02-26 | Philadelphia Flyers | W 5-2 | 1416.69 | 1437.60 | 48.70% | 17.95% | 33.35% | +3.94 | 47 |
| 1972-02-27 | @ Montreal Canadiens | L 3-5 | 1420.63 | 1624.69 | 13.00% | 13.02% | 73.98% | -1.08 | 47 |
| 1972-03-02 | Detroit Red Wings | W 7-4 | 1419.55 | 1478.90 | 43.33% | 18.16% | 38.50% | +3.93 | 49 |
| 1972-03-04 | Minnesota North Stars | W 4-2 | 1423.48 | 1502.19 | 40.56% | 18.18% | 41.26% | +3.44 | 51 |
| 1972-03-05 | @ Detroit Red Wings | L 3-6 | 1426.92 | 1473.83 | 25.44% | 17.05% | 57.51% | -2.86 | 51 |
| 1972-03-08 | Montreal Canadiens | L 4-5 | 1424.06 | 1636.15 | 24.15% | 16.81% | 59.03% | -1.26 | 51 |
| 1972-03-11 | Boston Bruins | W 6-4 | 1422.80 | 1706.22 | 17.87% | 15.15% | 66.98% | +4.78 | 53 |
| 1972-03-12 | @ Boston Bruins | T 4-4 | 1427.58 | 1701.43 | 9.52% | 10.80% | 79.68% | +0.51 | 54 |
| 1972-03-14 | @ Vancouver Canucks | W 7-4 | 1428.09 | 1380.95 | 36.82% | 18.12% | 45.06% | +4.47 | 56 |
| 1972-03-18 | @ Los Angeles Kings | T 4-4 | 1432.56 | 1383.88 | 37.03% | 18.12% | 44.85% | +0.05 | 57 |
| 1972-03-19 | @ California Golden Seals | T 3-3 | 1432.61 | 1401.44 | 34.68% | 18.03% | 47.29% | +0.10 | 58 |
| 1972-03-22 | Buffalo Sabres | L 3-4 | 1432.71 | 1378.09 | 58.45% | 16.91% | 24.65% | -2.78 | 58 |
| 1972-03-25 | Minnesota North Stars | W 3-2 | 1429.93 | 1498.75 | 41.98% | 18.18% | 39.84% | +2.05 | 60 |
| 1972-03-26 | @ Buffalo Sabres | T 2-2 | 1431.98 | 1380.95 | 37.35% | 18.13% | 44.51% | +0.06 | 61 |
| 1972-03-29 | California Golden Seals | W 5-4 | 1432.04 | 1392.02 | 56.66% | 17.17% | 26.17% | +1.37 | 63 |
| 1972-04-01 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | T 4-4 | 1433.41 | 1451.95 | 28.55% | 17.50% | 53.95% | +0.17 | 64 |
| 1972-04-02 | St. Louis Blues | W 6-2 | 1433.58 | 1471.90 | 46.30% | 18.07% | 35.63% | +5.27 | 66 |
| 1971-10-09 | Chicago Blackhawks | L 2-4 | 1514.14 | 1602.17 | 39.24% | 18.17% | 42.59% | -3.30 | 0 |
| 1971-10-12 | Buffalo Sabres | W 4-1 | 1510.84 | 1442.39 | 60.09% | 16.63% | 23.27% | +3.28 | 2 |
| 1971-10-13 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | L 0-1 | 1514.12 | 1606.35 | 21.06% | 16.12% | 62.82% | -1.29 | 2 |
| 1971-10-16 | Detroit Red Wings | W 9-2 | 1512.83 | 1438.32 | 60.80% | 16.51% | 22.69% | +5.67 | 4 |
| 1971-10-17 | @ Detroit Red Wings | L 3-5 | 1518.50 | 1432.65 | 42.28% | 18.18% | 39.54% | -3.32 | 4 |
| 1971-10-19 | Vancouver Canucks | L 1-3 | 1515.18 | 1427.66 | 62.29% | 16.22% | 21.48% | -5.50 | 4 |
| 1971-10-23 | New York Rangers | L 3-4 | 1509.68 | 1580.73 | 41.66% | 18.18% | 40.16% | -2.07 | 4 |
| 1971-10-24 | @ Buffalo Sabres | W 3-2 | 1507.61 | 1433.91 | 40.54% | 18.18% | 41.28% | +2.11 | 6 |
| 1971-10-27 | Minnesota North Stars | L 1-2 | 1509.72 | 1490.01 | 54.10% | 17.49% | 28.42% | -2.80 | 6 |
| 1971-10-30 | Philadelphia Flyers | T 4-4 | 1506.92 | 1460.39 | 57.46% | 17.05% | 25.48% | -0.22 | 7 |
| 1971-11-03 | @ Montreal Canadiens | L 1-5 | 1506.70 | 1598.58 | 21.09% | 16.12% | 62.78% | -3.84 | 7 |
| 1971-11-04 | @ Boston Bruins | L 1-6 | 1502.86 | 1641.32 | 17.29% | 14.95% | 67.76% | -3.85 | 7 |
| 1971-11-06 | @ Minnesota North Stars | L 1-5 | 1499.01 | 1496.28 | 31.07% | 17.77% | 51.16% | -5.52 | 7 |
| 1971-11-09 | Pittsburgh Penguins | L 1-4 | 1493.49 | 1462.39 | 55.55% | 17.31% | 27.14% | -7.02 | 7 |
| 1971-11-13 | California Golden Seals | W 5-1 | 1486.47 | 1404.54 | 61.66% | 16.35% | 21.99% | +4.00 | 9 |
| 1971-11-16 | Detroit Red Wings | T 2-2 | 1490.47 | 1432.84 | 58.81% | 16.85% | 24.34% | -0.33 | 10 |
| 1971-11-18 | @ Montreal Canadiens | T 2-2 | 1490.14 | 1619.76 | 17.96% | 15.19% | 66.85% | +0.48 | 11 |
| 1971-11-20 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | W 4-2 | 1490.62 | 1464.52 | 34.02% | 17.99% | 47.99% | +3.91 | 13 |
| 1971-11-21 | @ Boston Bruins | L 2-6 | 1494.53 | 1649.89 | 16.08% | 14.48% | 69.44% | -2.47 | 13 |
| 1971-11-23 | Los Angeles Kings | W 3-1 | 1492.06 | 1405.92 | 62.14% | 16.26% | 21.61% | +2.15 | 15 |
| 1971-11-24 | @ New York Rangers | L 3-8 | 1494.21 | 1610.52 | 19.02% | 15.53% | 65.45% | -3.20 | 15 |
| 1971-11-27 | Boston Bruins | T 6-6 | 1491.01 | 1654.92 | 29.39% | 17.60% | 53.01% | +0.13 | 16 |
| 1971-11-30 | California Golden Seals | W 5-2 | 1491.14 | 1399.67 | 62.74% | 16.13% | 21.13% | +2.58 | 18 |
| 1971-12-01 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | L 2-4 | 1493.72 | 1515.71 | 28.16% | 17.45% | 54.39% | -2.47 | 18 |
| 1971-12-04 | Buffalo Sabres | W 5-1 | 1491.25 | 1418.01 | 60.65% | 16.54% | 22.81% | +4.14 | 20 |
| 1971-12-05 | @ Detroit Red Wings | W 2-1 | 1495.39 | 1434.67 | 38.70% | 18.16% | 43.14% | +2.31 | 22 |
| 1971-12-07 | @ Vancouver Canucks | L 1-2 | 1497.70 | 1409.18 | 42.66% | 18.17% | 39.17% | -2.29 | 22 |
| 1971-12-10 | @ California Golden Seals | T 4-4 | 1495.41 | 1393.83 | 44.52% | 18.13% | 37.35% | -0.04 | 23 |
| 1971-12-11 | @ Los Angeles Kings | L 1-4 | 1495.37 | 1388.01 | 45.33% | 18.11% | 36.56% | -5.89 | 23 |
| 1971-12-14 | Toronto Maple Leafs | L 2-4 | 1489.48 | 1518.29 | 47.62% | 18.01% | 34.37% | -3.88 | 23 |
| 1971-12-15 | @ Minnesota North Stars | L 1-4 | 1485.60 | 1516.66 | 27.14% | 17.31% | 55.54% | -3.78 | 23 |
| 1971-12-18 | New York Rangers | L 2-5 | 1481.82 | 1616.62 | 32.95% | 17.92% | 49.13% | -3.90 | 23 |
| 1971-12-19 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | L 0-2 | 1477.92 | 1636.63 | 15.85% | 14.38% | 69.77% | -1.81 | 23 |
| 1971-12-22 | Los Angeles Kings | L 1-2 | 1476.11 | 1393.69 | 61.71% | 16.34% | 21.95% | -3.15 | 23 |
| 1971-12-25 | Buffalo Sabres | T 4-4 | 1472.96 | 1404.82 | 60.06% | 16.64% | 23.30% | -0.26 | 24 |
| 1971-12-26 | @ Buffalo Sabres | L 3-6 | 1472.70 | 1405.08 | 39.67% | 18.18% | 42.15% | -4.22 | 24 |
| 1971-12-29 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | W 6-3 | 1468.48 | 1538.78 | 23.09% | 16.60% | 60.31% | +6.05 | 26 |
| 1972-01-01 | Philadelphia Flyers | T 4-4 | 1474.53 | 1441.84 | 55.75% | 17.29% | 26.96% | -0.19 | 27 |
| 1972-01-05 | @ New York Rangers | L 1-9 | 1474.34 | 1625.42 | 16.38% | 14.60% | 69.02% | -5.63 | 27 |
| 1972-01-06 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | W 3-2 | 1468.71 | 1439.97 | 34.36% | 18.01% | 47.63% | +2.37 | 29 |
| 1972-01-08 | Boston Bruins | W 5-3 | 1471.08 | 1689.79 | 23.50% | 16.68% | 59.82% | +4.49 | 31 |
| 1972-01-11 | Montreal Canadiens | W 7-3 | 1475.57 | 1607.99 | 33.25% | 17.94% | 48.81% | +6.26 | 33 |
| 1972-01-15 | Minnesota North Stars | W 7-2 | 1481.83 | 1496.85 | 49.51% | 17.90% | 32.60% | +5.90 | 35 |
| 1972-01-16 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | W 4-3 | 1487.73 | 1536.91 | 25.21% | 17.01% | 57.79% | +2.75 | 37 |
| 1972-01-18 | Boston Bruins | L 0-2 | 1490.48 | 1689.22 | 25.52% | 17.06% | 57.42% | -2.92 | 37 |
| 1972-01-22 | Pittsburgh Penguins | W 1-0 | 1487.56 | 1426.12 | 59.27% | 16.78% | 23.96% | +1.46 | 39 |
| 1972-01-23 | @ Detroit Red Wings | L 1-3 | 1489.02 | 1459.02 | 34.53% | 18.02% | 47.45% | -3.31 | 39 |
| 1972-01-26 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | W 2-1 | 1485.71 | 1424.87 | 38.71% | 18.16% | 43.12% | +2.30 | 41 |
| 1972-01-29 | @ Montreal Canadiens | L 0-4 | 1488.01 | 1597.45 | 19.58% | 15.70% | 64.71% | -4.28 | 41 |
| 1972-01-30 | @ Boston Bruins | L 2-5 | 1483.73 | 1697.94 | 12.43% | 12.70% | 74.87% | -1.48 | 41 |
| 1972-02-01 | Montreal Canadiens | L 1-3 | 1482.25 | 1601.73 | 34.94% | 18.04% | 47.02% | -3.34 | 41 |
| 1972-02-03 | Pittsburgh Penguins | L 3-4 | 1478.91 | 1414.12 | 59.66% | 16.71% | 23.63% | -2.83 | 41 |
| 1972-02-05 | New York Rangers | W 6-5 | 1476.08 | 1633.57 | 30.15% | 17.68% | 52.17% | +2.45 | 43 |
| 1972-02-06 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | T 2-2 | 1478.53 | 1440.23 | 35.63% | 18.07% | 46.30% | +0.10 | 44 |
| 1972-02-08 | Toronto Maple Leafs | L 1-2 | 1478.63 | 1496.89 | 49.07% | 17.92% | 33.01% | -2.57 | 44 |
| 1972-02-10 | Minnesota North Stars | L 1-3 | 1476.06 | 1503.09 | 47.86% | 18.00% | 34.14% | -4.36 | 44 |
| 1972-02-12 | Vancouver Canucks | W 5-4 | 1471.70 | 1405.83 | 59.79% | 16.69% | 23.52% | +1.23 | 46 |
| 1972-02-15 | Chicago Blackhawks | L 2-3 | 1472.93 | 1641.57 | 28.84% | 17.54% | 53.63% | -1.55 | 46 |
| 1972-02-16 | @ Los Angeles Kings | W 3-1 | 1471.38 | 1395.73 | 40.82% | 18.18% | 41.00% | +3.83 | 48 |
| 1972-02-18 | @ Vancouver Canucks | L 2-5 | 1475.21 | 1398.31 | 41.00% | 18.18% | 40.82% | -4.69 | 48 |
| 1972-02-20 | @ California Golden Seals | T 4-4 | 1470.52 | 1389.82 | 41.54% | 18.18% | 40.28% | +0.00 | 49 |
| 1972-02-23 | @ Los Angeles Kings | W 2-0 | 1470.52 | 1392.88 | 41.10% | 18.18% | 40.72% | +4.39 | 51 |
| 1972-02-26 | @ Minnesota North Stars | W 3-2 | 1474.91 | 1511.23 | 26.57% | 17.23% | 56.20% | +2.75 | 53 |
| 1972-02-27 | @ New York Rangers | L 0-2 | 1477.66 | 1653.03 | 14.74% | 13.89% | 71.37% | -1.68 | 53 |
| 1972-03-01 | Toronto Maple Leafs | L 1-3 | 1475.98 | 1495.90 | 48.84% | 17.94% | 33.22% | -4.43 | 53 |
| 1972-03-04 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | L 2-6 | 1471.55 | 1445.05 | 34.07% | 17.99% | 47.94% | -5.08 | 53 |
| 1972-03-05 | @ Buffalo Sabres | W 6-2 | 1466.47 | 1395.16 | 40.19% | 18.18% | 41.62% | +6.00 | 55 |
| 1972-03-07 | Los Angeles Kings | W 4-2 | 1472.47 | 1392.97 | 61.38% | 16.40% | 22.22% | +1.98 | 57 |
| 1972-03-09 | Montreal Canadiens | L 1-5 | 1474.45 | 1637.42 | 29.50% | 17.61% | 52.89% | -5.27 | 57 |
| 1972-03-11 | Philadelphia Flyers | W 4-2 | 1469.18 | 1449.68 | 54.07% | 17.49% | 28.44% | +2.50 | 59 |
| 1972-03-17 | @ California Golden Seals | T 2-2 | 1471.68 | 1401.46 | 40.04% | 18.18% | 41.78% | +0.02 | 60 |
| 1972-03-19 | @ Vancouver Canucks | T 3-3 | 1471.70 | 1380.97 | 42.98% | 18.17% | 38.86% | -0.03 | 61 |
| 1972-03-22 | California Golden Seals | W 4-1 | 1471.67 | 1399.49 | 60.53% | 16.56% | 22.91% | +3.22 | 63 |
| 1972-03-25 | Detroit Red Wings | W 5-3 | 1474.89 | 1475.87 | 51.39% | 17.75% | 30.86% | +2.54 | 65 |
| 1972-03-26 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | L 0-4 | 1477.43 | 1637.41 | 15.76% | 14.34% | 69.90% | -3.42 | 65 |
| 1972-03-28 | Vancouver Canucks | W 2-1 | 1474.01 | 1378.40 | 63.20% | 16.04% | 20.76% | +1.20 | 67 |
| 1972-04-01 | Chicago Blackhawks | L 0-2 | 1475.21 | 1640.71 | 29.20% | 17.58% | 53.22% | -3.31 | 67 |
| 1972-04-02 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | L 2-6 | 1471.90 | 1433.58 | 35.63% | 18.07% | 46.30% | -5.27 | 67 |
| 1971-10-08 | @ Vancouver Canucks | W 3-2 | 1535.96 | 1428.09 | 45.40% | 18.11% | 36.49% | +1.90 | 2 |
| 1971-10-10 | @ California Golden Seals | T 3-3 | 1537.86 | 1394.31 | 50.32% | 17.84% | 31.85% | -0.14 | 3 |
| 1971-10-16 | New York Rangers | L 3-5 | 1537.72 | 1569.56 | 47.20% | 18.03% | 34.77% | -3.64 | 3 |
| 1971-10-17 | @ Boston Bruins | T 2-2 | 1534.08 | 1646.45 | 19.34% | 15.63% | 65.03% | +0.45 | 4 |
| 1971-10-20 | Buffalo Sabres | L 2-7 | 1534.53 | 1431.54 | 64.01% | 15.86% | 20.12% | -10.54 | 4 |
| 1971-10-22 | @ Detroit Red Wings | L 2-5 | 1523.99 | 1435.31 | 42.68% | 18.17% | 39.14% | -4.85 | 4 |
| 1971-10-23 | Philadelphia Flyers | W 5-3 | 1519.14 | 1458.29 | 59.19% | 16.79% | 24.02% | +2.02 | 6 |
| 1971-10-27 | Vancouver Canucks | T 0-0 | 1521.16 | 1412.94 | 64.58% | 15.73% | 19.68% | -0.66 | 7 |
| 1971-10-30 | Minnesota North Stars | T 1-1 | 1520.50 | 1496.09 | 54.70% | 17.42% | 27.88% | -0.34 | 8 |
| 1971-10-31 | @ New York Rangers | T 3-3 | 1520.16 | 1583.87 | 23.74% | 16.73% | 59.53% | +0.29 | 9 |
| 1971-11-01 | Detroit Red Wings | W 6-1 | 1520.45 | 1430.14 | 62.61% | 16.16% | 21.23% | +4.73 | 11 |
| 1971-11-03 | @ Minnesota North Stars | L 1-2 | 1525.18 | 1494.37 | 34.63% | 18.02% | 47.34% | -1.92 | 11 |
| 1971-11-06 | @ Los Angeles Kings | W 3-2 | 1523.26 | 1415.96 | 45.33% | 18.11% | 36.57% | +1.91 | 13 |
| 1971-11-07 | @ California Golden Seals | L 1-8 | 1525.17 | 1392.32 | 48.87% | 17.94% | 33.20% | -13.55 | 13 |
| 1971-11-10 | Montreal Canadiens | L 2-5 | 1511.62 | 1607.01 | 38.20% | 18.16% | 43.64% | -4.42 | 13 |
| 1971-11-13 | Vancouver Canucks | T 2-2 | 1507.20 | 1416.66 | 62.63% | 16.16% | 21.21% | -0.41 | 14 |
| 1971-11-14 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | T 3-3 | 1506.79 | 1446.55 | 38.63% | 18.16% | 43.21% | +0.04 | 15 |
| 1971-11-17 | Los Angeles Kings | W 5-1 | 1506.83 | 1409.32 | 63.41% | 15.99% | 20.60% | +3.75 | 17 |
| 1971-11-20 | California Golden Seals | W 5-1 | 1510.58 | 1400.66 | 64.77% | 15.69% | 19.54% | +3.56 | 19 |
| 1971-11-21 | @ Buffalo Sabres | W 4-3 | 1514.14 | 1428.54 | 42.24% | 18.18% | 39.58% | +1.98 | 21 |
| 1971-11-24 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | W 2-1 | 1516.12 | 1458.43 | 38.27% | 18.16% | 43.57% | +2.33 | 23 |
| 1971-11-27 | Chicago Blackhawks | T 3-3 | 1518.45 | 1624.60 | 36.72% | 18.11% | 45.16% | +0.06 | 24 |
| 1971-11-28 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | L 1-4 | 1518.51 | 1624.53 | 19.87% | 15.79% | 64.34% | -2.80 | 24 |
| 1971-12-01 | St. Louis Blues | W 4-2 | 1515.71 | 1493.72 | 54.39% | 17.45% | 28.16% | +2.47 | 26 |
| 1971-12-04 | Boston Bruins | L 3-5 | 1518.18 | 1654.79 | 32.72% | 17.90% | 49.38% | -2.67 | 26 |
| 1971-12-08 | Minnesota North Stars | W 3-1 | 1515.51 | 1522.43 | 50.60% | 17.82% | 31.59% | +3.07 | 28 |
| 1971-12-11 | Chicago Blackhawks | L 1-3 | 1518.58 | 1625.97 | 36.55% | 18.11% | 45.34% | -3.48 | 28 |
| 1971-12-12 | @ Buffalo Sabres | W 4-2 | 1515.10 | 1415.87 | 44.18% | 18.14% | 37.67% | +3.19 | 30 |
| 1971-12-14 | @ St. Louis Blues | W 4-2 | 1518.29 | 1489.48 | 34.37% | 18.01% | 47.62% | +3.88 | 32 |
| 1971-12-15 | Pittsburgh Penguins | W 3-2 | 1522.17 | 1455.90 | 59.84% | 16.68% | 23.48% | +1.28 | 34 |
| 1971-12-18 | Buffalo Sabres | W 8-1 | 1523.45 | 1404.70 | 65.71% | 15.47% | 18.82% | +5.73 | 36 |
| 1971-12-19 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | W 4-0 | 1529.18 | 1447.53 | 41.68% | 18.18% | 40.14% | +8.24 | 38 |
| 1971-12-22 | @ Montreal Canadiens | L 2-4 | 1537.42 | 1622.60 | 21.70% | 16.28% | 62.03% | -1.93 | 38 |
| 1971-12-25 | Detroit Red Wings | W 5-3 | 1535.49 | 1438.32 | 63.37% | 16.00% | 20.63% | +1.73 | 40 |
| 1971-12-26 | @ Boston Bruins | L 1-3 | 1537.22 | 1668.75 | 17.82% | 15.14% | 67.05% | -1.77 | 40 |
| 1971-12-28 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | W 4-2 | 1535.45 | 1449.76 | 42.26% | 18.18% | 39.57% | +3.33 | 42 |
| 1971-12-29 | St. Louis Blues | L 3-6 | 1538.78 | 1468.48 | 60.31% | 16.60% | 23.09% | -6.06 | 42 |
| 1972-01-01 | Montreal Canadiens | W 5-2 | 1532.72 | 1615.44 | 39.99% | 18.18% | 41.83% | +4.76 | 44 |
| 1972-01-05 | Boston Bruins | L 0-2 | 1537.48 | 1684.08 | 31.47% | 17.81% | 50.73% | -3.53 | 44 |
| 1972-01-08 | Philadelphia Flyers | T 2-2 | 1533.95 | 1437.59 | 63.28% | 16.02% | 20.70% | -0.41 | 45 |
| 1972-01-09 | @ Buffalo Sabres | W 2-1 | 1533.54 | 1401.16 | 48.80% | 17.94% | 33.26% | +1.85 | 47 |
| 1972-01-12 | Los Angeles Kings | T 1-1 | 1535.39 | 1388.82 | 68.57% | 14.72% | 16.70% | -0.68 | 48 |
| 1972-01-15 | New York Rangers | W 4-3 | 1534.71 | 1638.40 | 37.06% | 18.13% | 44.82% | +2.20 | 50 |
| 1972-01-16 | St. Louis Blues | L 3-4 | 1536.91 | 1487.73 | 57.79% | 17.01% | 25.21% | -2.75 | 50 |
| 1972-01-19 | @ Montreal Canadiens | L 0-1 | 1534.16 | 1603.02 | 23.23% | 16.63% | 60.14% | -1.41 | 50 |
| 1972-01-22 | @ Minnesota North Stars | L 1-4 | 1532.75 | 1495.69 | 35.46% | 18.06% | 46.48% | -4.80 | 50 |
| 1972-01-23 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | L 0-4 | 1527.95 | 1642.02 | 19.20% | 15.59% | 65.21% | -4.19 | 50 |
| 1972-01-26 | @ Los Angeles Kings | L 3-5 | 1523.76 | 1386.03 | 49.53% | 17.89% | 32.58% | -3.80 | 50 |
| 1972-01-28 | @ California Golden Seals | L 0-3 | 1519.96 | 1390.89 | 48.35% | 17.97% | 33.68% | -7.37 | 50 |
| 1972-01-29 | @ Vancouver Canucks | L 2-5 | 1512.59 | 1411.18 | 44.49% | 18.13% | 37.37% | -5.01 | 50 |
| 1972-02-01 | @ Detroit Red Wings | L 0-4 | 1507.58 | 1464.78 | 36.23% | 18.10% | 45.67% | -7.57 | 50 |
| 1972-02-02 | Minnesota North Stars | W 3-2 | 1500.01 | 1509.67 | 50.23% | 17.84% | 31.93% | +1.70 | 52 |
| 1972-02-05 | Philadelphia Flyers | L 1-3 | 1501.71 | 1434.92 | 59.90% | 16.67% | 23.43% | -5.31 | 52 |
| 1972-02-06 | @ New York Rangers | T 2-2 | 1496.40 | 1631.11 | 17.58% | 15.05% | 67.37% | +0.49 | 53 |
| 1972-02-08 | @ St. Louis Blues | W 2-1 | 1496.89 | 1478.63 | 33.01% | 17.92% | 49.07% | +2.57 | 55 |
| 1972-02-09 | Pittsburgh Penguins | L 1-4 | 1499.46 | 1407.15 | 62.83% | 16.11% | 21.06% | -7.84 | 55 |
| 1972-02-12 | California Golden Seals | W 3-0 | 1491.62 | 1392.82 | 63.55% | 15.96% | 20.49% | +3.43 | 57 |
| 1972-02-13 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | L 1-3 | 1495.05 | 1639.90 | 16.83% | 14.77% | 68.40% | -1.68 | 57 |
| 1972-02-16 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | L 2-4 | 1493.37 | 1419.73 | 40.53% | 18.18% | 41.29% | -3.39 | 57 |
| 1972-02-19 | Buffalo Sabres | W 4-1 | 1489.98 | 1397.50 | 62.85% | 16.11% | 21.04% | +2.97 | 59 |
| 1972-02-20 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | L 1-3 | 1492.95 | 1434.62 | 38.36% | 18.16% | 43.48% | -3.62 | 59 |
| 1972-02-22 | @ Detroit Red Wings | L 4-5 | 1489.33 | 1480.40 | 31.83% | 17.84% | 50.33% | -1.63 | 59 |
| 1972-02-23 | Pittsburgh Penguins | W 2-0 | 1487.70 | 1419.36 | 60.08% | 16.64% | 23.28% | +2.67 | 61 |
| 1972-02-26 | Vancouver Canucks | W 7-1 | 1490.37 | 1396.98 | 62.95% | 16.09% | 20.96% | +5.53 | 63 |
| 1972-03-01 | @ St. Louis Blues | W 3-1 | 1495.90 | 1475.98 | 33.22% | 17.94% | 48.84% | +4.44 | 65 |
| 1972-03-04 | Los Angeles Kings | W 3-2 | 1500.34 | 1385.98 | 65.24% | 15.58% | 19.18% | +1.04 | 67 |
| 1972-03-08 | Detroit Red Wings | W 5-1 | 1501.38 | 1476.69 | 54.73% | 17.41% | 27.85% | +5.01 | 69 |
| 1972-03-11 | California Golden Seals | W 2-1 | 1506.39 | 1389.45 | 65.52% | 15.52% | 18.97% | +1.09 | 71 |
| 1972-03-12 | @ Minnesota North Stars | T 2-2 | 1507.48 | 1500.02 | 31.65% | 17.82% | 50.53% | +0.17 | 72 |
| 1972-03-15 | Montreal Canadiens | L 2-5 | 1507.65 | 1643.15 | 32.86% | 17.91% | 49.23% | -3.88 | 72 |
| 1972-03-18 | Chicago Blackhawks | T 2-2 | 1503.77 | 1635.55 | 33.33% | 17.95% | 48.72% | +0.14 | 73 |
| 1972-03-19 | @ New York Rangers | L 3-5 | 1503.91 | 1652.15 | 16.58% | 14.68% | 68.74% | -1.39 | 73 |
| 1972-03-22 | @ Montreal Canadiens | T 3-3 | 1502.52 | 1645.36 | 16.97% | 14.83% | 68.20% | +0.42 | 74 |
| 1972-03-24 | @ Vancouver Canucks | L 3-5 | 1502.94 | 1378.05 | 47.77% | 18.00% | 34.23% | -3.68 | 74 |
| 1972-03-25 | @ Los Angeles Kings | W 4-0 | 1499.26 | 1379.64 | 47.04% | 18.04% | 34.92% | +7.33 | 76 |
| 1972-03-29 | Boston Bruins | W 4-1 | 1506.59 | 1703.64 | 25.70% | 17.09% | 57.21% | +7.21 | 78 |
| 1972-04-01 | New York Rangers | W 2-1 | 1513.80 | 1633.38 | 34.92% | 18.04% | 47.04% | +2.48 | 80 |
| 1972-04-02 | @ Boston Bruins | L 4-6 | 1516.28 | 1690.91 | 14.79% | 13.92% | 71.30% | -1.19 | 80 |
| 1971-10-08 | Toronto Maple Leafs | L 2-3 | 1428.09 | 1535.96 | 36.49% | 18.11% | 45.40% | -1.90 | 0 |
| 1971-10-10 | Los Angeles Kings | L 3-4 | 1426.19 | 1436.21 | 50.18% | 17.85% | 31.97% | -2.43 | 0 |
| 1971-10-12 | Philadelphia Flyers | W 3-2 | 1423.76 | 1475.09 | 44.47% | 18.14% | 37.39% | +1.95 | 2 |
| 1971-10-15 | @ California Golden Seals | W 9-6 | 1425.71 | 1392.45 | 34.95% | 18.04% | 47.00% | +4.37 | 4 |
| 1971-10-16 | Pittsburgh Penguins | L 1-2 | 1430.08 | 1472.40 | 45.74% | 18.09% | 36.17% | -2.42 | 4 |
| 1971-10-19 | @ St. Louis Blues | W 3-1 | 1427.66 | 1515.18 | 21.48% | 16.22% | 62.29% | +5.50 | 6 |
| 1971-10-20 | @ Minnesota North Stars | L 0-7 | 1433.16 | 1470.98 | 26.41% | 17.20% | 56.39% | -9.69 | 6 |
| 1971-10-22 | Montreal Canadiens | L 0-6 | 1423.47 | 1583.17 | 29.89% | 17.65% | 52.46% | -9.36 | 6 |
| 1971-10-24 | Boston Bruins | L 3-4 | 1414.11 | 1650.19 | 21.85% | 16.31% | 61.84% | -1.17 | 6 |
| 1971-10-27 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | T 0-0 | 1412.94 | 1521.16 | 19.68% | 15.73% | 64.58% | +0.66 | 7 |
| 1971-10-28 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | L 2-3 | 1413.60 | 1459.00 | 25.60% | 17.07% | 57.33% | -1.39 | 7 |
| 1971-10-30 | Buffalo Sabres | T 4-4 | 1412.21 | 1434.34 | 48.54% | 17.96% | 33.50% | -0.10 | 8 |
| 1971-10-31 | Chicago Blackhawks | W 6-2 | 1412.11 | 1621.99 | 24.37% | 16.86% | 58.77% | +8.09 | 10 |
| 1971-11-05 | Pittsburgh Penguins | W 4-2 | 1420.20 | 1467.83 | 44.99% | 18.12% | 36.89% | +3.13 | 12 |
| 1971-11-06 | New York Rangers | L 1-3 | 1423.33 | 1599.25 | 28.01% | 17.43% | 54.56% | -2.75 | 12 |
| 1971-11-10 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | L 1-3 | 1420.58 | 1469.41 | 25.24% | 17.01% | 57.74% | -2.50 | 12 |
| 1971-11-11 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | L 3-4 | 1418.08 | 1450.68 | 26.97% | 17.29% | 55.74% | -1.42 | 12 |
| 1971-11-13 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | T 2-2 | 1416.66 | 1507.20 | 21.21% | 16.16% | 62.63% | +0.40 | 13 |
| 1971-11-14 | @ New York Rangers | L 1-6 | 1417.06 | 1607.44 | 13.80% | 13.44% | 72.75% | -3.03 | 13 |
| 1971-11-17 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | L 0-3 | 1414.03 | 1622.08 | 12.77% | 12.90% | 74.33% | -2.09 | 13 |
| 1971-11-18 | @ Boston Bruins | L 0-5 | 1411.94 | 1645.33 | 11.42% | 12.10% | 76.49% | -2.97 | 13 |
| 1971-11-21 | Detroit Red Wings | T 2-2 | 1408.97 | 1429.85 | 48.71% | 17.95% | 33.34% | -0.14 | 14 |
| 1971-11-23 | Minnesota North Stars | L 1-2 | 1408.83 | 1514.46 | 36.79% | 18.12% | 45.09% | -2.02 | 14 |
| 1971-11-27 | Buffalo Sabres | W 5-2 | 1406.81 | 1423.82 | 49.24% | 17.91% | 32.85% | +3.89 | 16 |
| 1971-11-30 | Chicago Blackhawks | W 4-2 | 1410.70 | 1627.33 | 23.70% | 16.72% | 59.58% | +4.73 | 18 |
| 1971-12-04 | @ Montreal Canadiens | L 0-7 | 1415.43 | 1616.95 | 13.15% | 13.10% | 73.75% | -4.77 | 18 |
| 1971-12-05 | @ New York Rangers | L 3-6 | 1410.66 | 1609.58 | 13.30% | 13.18% | 73.52% | -1.48 | 18 |
| 1971-12-07 | St. Louis Blues | W 2-1 | 1409.18 | 1497.70 | 39.17% | 18.17% | 42.66% | +2.29 | 20 |
| 1971-12-11 | Boston Bruins | L 2-6 | 1411.47 | 1660.18 | 20.72% | 16.03% | 63.26% | -3.20 | 20 |
| 1971-12-14 | Detroit Red Wings | L 3-4 | 1408.27 | 1434.63 | 47.96% | 17.99% | 34.05% | -2.34 | 20 |
| 1971-12-17 | Montreal Canadiens | L 2-6 | 1405.93 | 1619.21 | 24.03% | 16.79% | 59.18% | -3.70 | 20 |
| 1971-12-19 | @ Buffalo Sabres | L 1-5 | 1402.23 | 1398.97 | 31.14% | 17.78% | 51.09% | -5.53 | 20 |
| 1971-12-22 | @ Detroit Red Wings | L 0-3 | 1396.70 | 1433.93 | 26.47% | 17.21% | 56.31% | -4.38 | 20 |
| 1971-12-26 | California Golden Seals | W 6-2 | 1392.32 | 1400.85 | 50.38% | 17.83% | 31.78% | +4.78 | 22 |
| 1971-12-29 | @ Los Angeles Kings | L 1-3 | 1397.10 | 1391.04 | 31.48% | 17.81% | 50.71% | -3.06 | 22 |
| 1972-01-02 | Los Angeles Kings | L 3-6 | 1394.04 | 1392.23 | 51.76% | 17.72% | 30.52% | -5.29 | 22 |
| 1972-01-05 | @ Montreal Canadiens | L 4-6 | 1388.75 | 1606.84 | 12.22% | 12.58% | 75.20% | -0.97 | 22 |
| 1972-01-08 | @ Minnesota North Stars | W 5-1 | 1387.78 | 1512.42 | 18.35% | 15.32% | 66.33% | +10.61 | 24 |
| 1972-01-11 | Minnesota North Stars | T 2-2 | 1398.39 | 1501.81 | 37.10% | 18.13% | 44.78% | +0.07 | 25 |
| 1972-01-14 | @ California Golden Seals | L 3-5 | 1398.46 | 1392.66 | 31.45% | 17.80% | 50.75% | -2.58 | 25 |
| 1972-01-15 | California Golden Seals | W 4-3 | 1395.88 | 1395.25 | 51.61% | 17.73% | 30.66% | +1.60 | 27 |
| 1972-01-19 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | W 6-1 | 1397.48 | 1437.42 | 26.18% | 17.17% | 56.65% | +11.30 | 29 |
| 1972-01-20 | @ Buffalo Sabres | L 0-1 | 1408.78 | 1399.43 | 31.89% | 17.84% | 50.27% | -1.90 | 29 |
| 1972-01-22 | New York Rangers | W 5-2 | 1406.88 | 1645.60 | 21.61% | 16.26% | 62.13% | +6.72 | 31 |
| 1972-01-27 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | L 0-4 | 1413.60 | 1646.22 | 11.45% | 12.12% | 76.42% | -2.42 | 31 |
| 1972-01-29 | Toronto Maple Leafs | W 5-2 | 1411.18 | 1512.59 | 37.37% | 18.13% | 44.49% | +5.02 | 33 |
| 1972-01-30 | California Golden Seals | L 0-2 | 1416.20 | 1398.27 | 53.87% | 17.51% | 28.62% | -5.58 | 33 |
| 1972-02-02 | @ California Golden Seals | W 5-1 | 1410.62 | 1403.84 | 31.57% | 17.81% | 50.62% | +8.35 | 35 |
| 1972-02-04 | Chicago Blackhawks | L 2-6 | 1418.97 | 1645.77 | 22.72% | 16.51% | 60.77% | -3.50 | 35 |
| 1972-02-06 | Montreal Canadiens | L 2-4 | 1415.47 | 1604.31 | 26.58% | 17.23% | 56.19% | -2.35 | 35 |
| 1972-02-08 | Philadelphia Flyers | L 1-3 | 1413.12 | 1440.13 | 47.87% | 18.00% | 34.14% | -4.36 | 35 |
| 1972-02-10 | @ Boston Bruins | L 1-9 | 1408.76 | 1694.19 | 9.03% | 10.43% | 80.54% | -2.93 | 35 |
| 1972-02-12 | @ St. Louis Blues | L 4-5 | 1405.83 | 1471.70 | 23.52% | 16.69% | 59.79% | -1.23 | 35 |
| 1972-02-13 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | L 4-6 | 1404.60 | 1417.39 | 29.22% | 17.58% | 53.20% | -2.34 | 35 |
| 1972-02-15 | New York Rangers | L 1-5 | 1402.26 | 1640.18 | 21.68% | 16.27% | 62.04% | -3.95 | 35 |
| 1972-02-18 | St. Louis Blues | W 5-2 | 1398.31 | 1475.21 | 40.82% | 18.18% | 41.00% | +4.69 | 37 |
| 1972-02-19 | @ Los Angeles Kings | L 3-5 | 1403.00 | 1390.24 | 32.31% | 17.87% | 49.81% | -2.64 | 37 |
| 1972-02-22 | Boston Bruins | L 3-4 | 1400.36 | 1707.99 | 16.10% | 14.48% | 69.42% | -0.86 | 37 |
| 1972-02-24 | @ Detroit Red Wings | L 0-2 | 1399.50 | 1482.03 | 21.94% | 16.34% | 61.72% | -2.52 | 37 |
| 1972-02-26 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | L 1-7 | 1396.98 | 1490.37 | 20.96% | 16.09% | 62.95% | -5.53 | 37 |
| 1972-02-27 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | T 3-3 | 1391.45 | 1631.92 | 11.06% | 11.87% | 77.07% | +0.54 | 38 |
| 1972-02-29 | @ Detroit Red Wings | L 2-8 | 1391.99 | 1474.10 | 21.98% | 16.34% | 61.68% | -4.80 | 38 |
| 1972-03-02 | @ Boston Bruins | L 3-7 | 1387.19 | 1710.82 | 7.57% | 9.22% | 83.21% | -0.98 | 38 |
| 1972-03-04 | @ Montreal Canadiens | L 0-5 | 1386.21 | 1627.36 | 11.03% | 11.85% | 77.12% | -2.86 | 38 |
| 1972-03-05 | @ New York Rangers | L 1-6 | 1383.35 | 1657.07 | 9.52% | 10.81% | 79.67% | -2.01 | 38 |
| 1972-03-08 | Philadelphia Flyers | L 5-6 | 1381.34 | 1444.19 | 42.84% | 18.17% | 38.99% | -2.07 | 38 |
| 1972-03-10 | Buffalo Sabres | W 3-2 | 1379.27 | 1385.73 | 50.66% | 17.81% | 31.53% | +1.68 | 40 |
| 1972-03-14 | Pittsburgh Penguins | L 4-7 | 1380.95 | 1428.09 | 45.06% | 18.12% | 36.82% | -4.47 | 40 |
| 1972-03-16 | @ Minnesota North Stars | L 2-6 | 1376.48 | 1496.76 | 18.70% | 15.43% | 65.87% | -2.89 | 40 |
| 1972-03-17 | @ Buffalo Sabres | W 6-2 | 1373.59 | 1384.91 | 29.39% | 17.60% | 53.01% | +7.38 | 42 |
| 1972-03-19 | St. Louis Blues | T 3-3 | 1380.97 | 1471.70 | 38.86% | 18.17% | 42.98% | +0.03 | 43 |
| 1972-03-21 | Detroit Red Wings | L 5-7 | 1381.00 | 1468.74 | 39.28% | 18.17% | 42.55% | -2.95 | 43 |
| 1972-03-24 | Toronto Maple Leafs | W 5-3 | 1378.05 | 1502.94 | 34.23% | 18.00% | 47.77% | +3.68 | 45 |
| 1972-03-26 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | L 1-4 | 1381.73 | 1445.96 | 23.68% | 16.72% | 59.60% | -3.33 | 45 |
| 1972-03-28 | @ St. Louis Blues | L 1-2 | 1378.40 | 1474.01 | 20.76% | 16.04% | 63.20% | -1.19 | 45 |
| 1972-03-29 | @ Los Angeles Kings | L 2-4 | 1377.21 | 1372.31 | 31.34% | 17.79% | 50.87% | -2.73 | 45 |
| 1972-03-31 | Los Angeles Kings | T 4-4 | 1374.48 | 1375.04 | 51.45% | 17.75% | 30.81% | -0.14 | 46 |
| 1972-04-02 | Minnesota North Stars | W 4-1 | 1374.34 | 1514.56 | 32.26% | 17.87% | 49.87% | +6.39 | 48 |
Playoff Games
Every playoff game from the selected team's perspective.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pre Elo | Opp Elo | Win % | Tie % | Loss % | Elo Δ | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-04-05 | Toronto Maple Leafs | W 5-0 | 1692.11 | 1515.09 | 81.13% | 0.00% | 18.87% | +3.89 | 1-0 |
| 1972-04-06 | Toronto Maple Leafs | L 3-4 | 1696.00 | 1511.19 | 81.80% | 0.00% | 18.20% | -3.34 | 1-1 |
| 1972-04-08 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | W 2-0 | 1692.66 | 1514.53 | 64.25% | 0.00% | 35.75% | +3.15 | 2-1 |
| 1972-04-09 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | W 5-4 | 1695.81 | 1511.38 | 65.08% | 0.00% | 34.92% | +1.41 | 3-1 |
| 1972-04-11 | Toronto Maple Leafs | W 3-2 | 1697.22 | 1509.97 | 82.01% | 0.00% | 17.99% | +0.75 | 4-1 |
| 1972-04-18 | St. Louis Blues | W 6-1 | 1697.97 | 1469.70 | 85.24% | 0.00% | 14.76% | +2.52 | 5-1 |
| 1972-04-20 | St. Louis Blues | W 10-2 | 1700.49 | 1467.18 | 85.60% | 0.00% | 14.40% | +3.12 | 6-1 |
| 1972-04-23 | @ St. Louis Blues | W 7-2 | 1703.61 | 1464.07 | 71.90% | 0.00% | 28.10% | +4.01 | 7-1 |
| 1972-04-25 | @ St. Louis Blues | W 5-3 | 1707.62 | 1460.05 | 72.83% | 0.00% | 27.17% | +1.76 | 8-1 |
| 1972-04-30 | New York Rangers | W 6-5 | 1709.38 | 1649.48 | 68.65% | 0.00% | 31.35% | +1.25 | 9-1 |
| 1972-05-02 | New York Rangers | W 2-1 | 1710.63 | 1648.23 | 68.96% | 0.00% | 31.04% | +1.37 | 10-1 |
| 1972-05-04 | @ New York Rangers | L 2-5 | 1712.00 | 1646.86 | 48.40% | 0.00% | 51.60% | -4.53 | 10-2 |
| 1972-05-07 | @ New York Rangers | W 3-2 | 1707.47 | 1651.39 | 47.09% | 0.00% | 52.91% | +2.21 | 11-2 |
| 1972-05-09 | New York Rangers | L 2-3 | 1709.68 | 1649.17 | 68.73% | 0.00% | 31.27% | -2.87 | 11-3 |
| 1972-05-11 | @ New York Rangers | W 3-0 | 1706.81 | 1652.05 | 46.91% | 0.00% | 53.09% | +6.80 | 12-3 |
| 1972-04-05 | Pittsburgh Penguins | W 3-1 | 1647.44 | 1438.85 | 83.75% | 0.00% | 16.25% | +1.24 | 1-0 |
| 1972-04-06 | Pittsburgh Penguins | W 3-2 | 1648.68 | 1437.61 | 83.95% | 0.00% | 16.05% | +0.67 | 2-0 |
| 1972-04-08 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | W 2-0 | 1649.35 | 1436.94 | 68.64% | 0.00% | 31.36% | +2.77 | 3-0 |
| 1972-04-09 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | W 6-5 | 1652.12 | 1434.17 | 69.33% | 0.00% | 30.67% | +1.22 | 4-0 |
| 1972-04-16 | New York Rangers | L 2-3 | 1653.34 | 1636.51 | 63.09% | 0.00% | 36.91% | -2.64 | 4-1 |
| 1972-04-18 | New York Rangers | L 3-5 | 1650.70 | 1639.15 | 62.38% | 0.00% | 37.62% | -4.03 | 4-2 |
| 1972-04-20 | @ New York Rangers | L 2-3 | 1646.67 | 1643.18 | 39.67% | 0.00% | 60.33% | -1.66 | 4-3 |
| 1972-04-23 | @ New York Rangers | L 2-6 | 1645.01 | 1644.84 | 39.22% | 0.00% | 60.78% | -4.64 | 4-4 |
| 1972-04-05 | St. Louis Blues | W 3-0 | 1508.18 | 1466.63 | 66.34% | 0.00% | 33.66% | +4.31 | 1-0 |
| 1972-04-06 | St. Louis Blues | W 6-5 | 1512.49 | 1462.32 | 67.44% | 0.00% | 32.56% | +1.30 | 2-0 |
| 1972-04-08 | @ St. Louis Blues | L 1-2 | 1513.79 | 1461.02 | 46.62% | 0.00% | 53.38% | -2.05 | 2-1 |
| 1972-04-09 | @ St. Louis Blues | L 2-3 | 1511.74 | 1463.07 | 46.03% | 0.00% | 53.97% | -1.93 | 2-2 |
| 1972-04-11 | St. Louis Blues | W 4-3 | 1509.81 | 1465.00 | 66.75% | 0.00% | 33.25% | +1.36 | 3-2 |
| 1972-04-13 | @ St. Louis Blues | L 2-4 | 1511.17 | 1463.64 | 45.87% | 0.00% | 54.13% | -3.14 | 3-3 |
| 1972-04-16 | St. Louis Blues | L 1-2 | 1508.03 | 1466.78 | 66.30% | 0.00% | 33.70% | -2.92 | 3-4 |
| 1972-04-05 | @ New York Rangers | L 2-3 | 1651.51 | 1628.58 | 42.38% | 0.00% | 57.62% | -1.77 | 0-1 |
| 1972-04-06 | @ New York Rangers | L 2-5 | 1649.74 | 1630.35 | 41.88% | 0.00% | 58.12% | -3.92 | 0-2 |
| 1972-04-08 | New York Rangers | W 2-1 | 1645.82 | 1634.27 | 62.38% | 0.00% | 37.62% | +1.66 | 1-2 |
| 1972-04-09 | New York Rangers | L 4-6 | 1647.48 | 1632.61 | 62.83% | 0.00% | 37.17% | -3.92 | 1-3 |
| 1972-04-11 | @ New York Rangers | W 2-1 | 1643.56 | 1636.53 | 40.16% | 0.00% | 59.84% | +2.64 | 2-3 |
| 1972-04-13 | New York Rangers | L 2-3 | 1646.20 | 1633.89 | 62.48% | 0.00% | 37.52% | -2.62 | 2-4 |
| 1972-04-05 | Montreal Canadiens | W 3-2 | 1628.58 | 1651.51 | 57.62% | 0.00% | 42.38% | +1.77 | 1-0 |
| 1972-04-06 | Montreal Canadiens | W 5-2 | 1630.35 | 1649.74 | 58.12% | 0.00% | 41.88% | +3.92 | 2-0 |
| 1972-04-08 | @ Montreal Canadiens | L 1-2 | 1634.27 | 1645.82 | 37.62% | 0.00% | 62.38% | -1.66 | 2-1 |
| 1972-04-09 | @ Montreal Canadiens | W 6-4 | 1632.61 | 1647.48 | 37.17% | 0.00% | 62.83% | +3.92 | 3-1 |
| 1972-04-11 | Montreal Canadiens | L 1-2 | 1636.53 | 1643.56 | 59.84% | 0.00% | 40.16% | -2.64 | 3-2 |
| 1972-04-13 | @ Montreal Canadiens | W 3-2 | 1633.89 | 1646.20 | 37.52% | 0.00% | 62.48% | +2.62 | 4-2 |
| 1972-04-16 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | W 3-2 | 1636.51 | 1653.34 | 36.91% | 0.00% | 63.09% | +2.64 | 5-2 |
| 1972-04-18 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | W 5-3 | 1639.15 | 1650.70 | 37.62% | 0.00% | 62.38% | +4.03 | 6-2 |
| 1972-04-20 | Chicago Blackhawks | W 3-2 | 1643.18 | 1646.67 | 60.33% | 0.00% | 39.67% | +1.66 | 7-2 |
| 1972-04-23 | Chicago Blackhawks | W 6-2 | 1644.84 | 1645.01 | 60.78% | 0.00% | 39.22% | +4.64 | 8-2 |
| 1972-04-30 | @ Boston Bruins | L 5-6 | 1649.48 | 1709.38 | 31.35% | 0.00% | 68.65% | -1.25 | 8-3 |
| 1972-05-02 | @ Boston Bruins | L 1-2 | 1648.23 | 1710.63 | 31.04% | 0.00% | 68.96% | -1.37 | 8-4 |
| 1972-05-04 | Boston Bruins | W 5-2 | 1646.86 | 1712.00 | 51.60% | 0.00% | 48.40% | +4.53 | 9-4 |
| 1972-05-07 | Boston Bruins | L 2-3 | 1651.39 | 1707.47 | 52.91% | 0.00% | 47.09% | -2.22 | 9-5 |
| 1972-05-09 | @ Boston Bruins | W 3-2 | 1649.17 | 1709.68 | 31.27% | 0.00% | 68.73% | +2.88 | 10-5 |
| 1972-05-11 | Boston Bruins | L 0-3 | 1652.05 | 1706.81 | 53.09% | 0.00% | 46.91% | -6.80 | 10-6 |
| 1972-04-05 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | L 1-3 | 1438.85 | 1647.44 | 16.25% | 0.00% | 83.75% | -1.24 | 0-1 |
| 1972-04-06 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | L 2-3 | 1437.61 | 1648.68 | 16.05% | 0.00% | 83.95% | -0.67 | 0-2 |
| 1972-04-08 | Chicago Blackhawks | L 0-2 | 1436.94 | 1649.35 | 31.36% | 0.00% | 68.64% | -2.77 | 0-3 |
| 1972-04-09 | Chicago Blackhawks | L 5-6 | 1434.17 | 1652.12 | 30.67% | 0.00% | 69.33% | -1.22 | 0-4 |
| 1972-04-05 | @ Minnesota North Stars | L 0-3 | 1466.63 | 1508.18 | 33.66% | 0.00% | 66.34% | -4.31 | 0-1 |
| 1972-04-06 | @ Minnesota North Stars | L 5-6 | 1462.32 | 1512.49 | 32.56% | 0.00% | 67.44% | -1.30 | 0-2 |
| 1972-04-08 | Minnesota North Stars | W 2-1 | 1461.02 | 1513.79 | 53.38% | 0.00% | 46.62% | +2.05 | 1-2 |
| 1972-04-09 | Minnesota North Stars | W 3-2 | 1463.07 | 1511.74 | 53.97% | 0.00% | 46.03% | +1.93 | 2-2 |
| 1972-04-11 | @ Minnesota North Stars | L 3-4 | 1465.00 | 1509.81 | 33.25% | 0.00% | 66.75% | -1.36 | 2-3 |
| 1972-04-13 | Minnesota North Stars | W 4-2 | 1463.64 | 1511.17 | 54.13% | 0.00% | 45.87% | +3.14 | 3-3 |
| 1972-04-16 | @ Minnesota North Stars | W 2-1 | 1466.78 | 1508.03 | 33.70% | 0.00% | 66.30% | +2.92 | 4-3 |
| 1972-04-18 | @ Boston Bruins | L 1-6 | 1469.70 | 1697.97 | 14.76% | 0.00% | 85.24% | -2.52 | 4-4 |
| 1972-04-20 | @ Boston Bruins | L 2-10 | 1467.18 | 1700.49 | 14.40% | 0.00% | 85.60% | -3.11 | 4-5 |
| 1972-04-23 | Boston Bruins | L 2-7 | 1464.07 | 1703.61 | 28.10% | 0.00% | 71.90% | -4.02 | 4-6 |
| 1972-04-25 | Boston Bruins | L 3-5 | 1460.05 | 1707.62 | 27.17% | 0.00% | 72.83% | -1.75 | 4-7 |
| 1972-04-05 | @ Boston Bruins | L 0-5 | 1515.09 | 1692.11 | 18.87% | 0.00% | 81.13% | -3.90 | 0-1 |
| 1972-04-06 | @ Boston Bruins | W 4-3 | 1511.19 | 1696.00 | 18.20% | 0.00% | 81.80% | +3.34 | 1-1 |
| 1972-04-08 | Boston Bruins | L 0-2 | 1514.53 | 1692.66 | 35.75% | 0.00% | 64.25% | -3.15 | 1-2 |
| 1972-04-09 | Boston Bruins | L 4-5 | 1511.38 | 1695.81 | 34.92% | 0.00% | 65.08% | -1.41 | 1-3 |
| 1972-04-11 | @ Boston Bruins | L 2-3 | 1509.97 | 1697.22 | 17.99% | 0.00% | 82.01% | -0.75 | 1-4 |
Biggest Upsets
The 25 biggest upsets of the seasons, ranked by lowest pregame win probability. An asterisk (*) after the date indicates a playoff game.
| # | Date | Underdog Win % | Winning Team | Losing Team | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Elo | Score | Team | Elo | Score | |||
| 1 | 1972-03-05 | 7.42% | Los Angeles Kings | 1384.93 | 2 | @ Boston Bruins | 1712.95 | 0 |
| 2 | 1972-03-12 | 9.56% | California Golden Seals | 1388.36 | 7 | @ New York Rangers | 1661.22 | 3 |
| 3 | 1971-10-28 | 10.25% | California Golden Seals | 1389.47 | 2 | @ Boston Bruins | 1646.95 | 0 |
| 4 | 1972-02-23 | 10.64% | Buffalo Sabres | 1389.50 | 2 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | 1638.63 | 1 |
| 5 | 1972-02-06 | 15.62% | @ Buffalo Sabres | 1392.89 | 8 | Boston Bruins | 1707.54 | 2 |
| 6 | 1972-03-26 | 16.21% | Minnesota North Stars | 1496.70 | 5 | @ New York Rangers | 1650.20 | 0 |
| 7 | 1972-03-11 | 17.87% | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | 1422.80 | 6 | Boston Bruins | 1706.22 | 4 |
| 8 | 1972-04-06 * | 18.20% | Toronto Maple Leafs | 1511.19 | 4 | @ Boston Bruins | 1696.00 | 3 |
| 9 | 1972-01-08 | 18.35% | Vancouver Canucks | 1387.78 | 5 | @ Minnesota North Stars | 1512.42 | 1 |
| 10 | 1972-03-14 | 18.86% | Buffalo Sabres | 1381.55 | 4 | @ Minnesota North Stars | 1499.84 | 3 |
| 11 | 1971-12-12 | 18.97% | @ California Golden Seals | 1393.87 | 4 | Boston Bruins | 1663.38 | 2 |
| 12 | 1972-02-01 | 19.61% | @ Los Angeles Kings | 1390.30 | 7 | Chicago Blackhawks | 1651.91 | 4 |
| 13 | 1971-10-20 | 20.12% | Buffalo Sabres | 1431.54 | 7 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | 1534.53 | 2 |
| 14 | 1972-01-27 | 20.53% | Minnesota North Stars | 1502.12 | 6 | @ Montreal Canadiens | 1600.37 | 5 |
| 15 | 1971-10-27 | 20.61% | California Golden Seals | 1384.91 | 6 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | 1482.27 | 4 |
| 16 | 1972-02-09 | 21.06% | Pittsburgh Penguins | 1407.15 | 4 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | 1499.46 | 1 |
| 17 | 1972-02-24 | 21.36% | @ Buffalo Sabres | 1393.32 | 5 | Chicago Blackhawks | 1634.81 | 3 |
| 18 | 1971-10-19 | 21.48% | Vancouver Canucks | 1427.66 | 3 | @ St. Louis Blues | 1515.18 | 1 |
| 19 | 1972-01-22 | 21.61% | @ Vancouver Canucks | 1406.88 | 5 | New York Rangers | 1645.60 | 2 |
| 20 | 1971-11-10 | 21.74% | Detroit Red Wings | 1424.13 | 2 | @ Minnesota North Stars | 1508.80 | 1 |
| 21 | 1972-03-28 | 21.81% | @ Detroit Red Wings | 1473.33 | 6 | Boston Bruins | 1709.84 | 3 |
| 22 | 1971-12-22 | 21.95% | Los Angeles Kings | 1393.69 | 2 | @ St. Louis Blues | 1476.11 | 1 |
| 23 | 1971-12-03 | 22.59% | @ California Golden Seals | 1394.50 | 2 | Chicago Blackhawks | 1622.61 | 1 |
| 24 | 1971-10-10 | 22.92% | New York Rangers | 1571.00 | 4 | @ Boston Bruins | 1643.06 | 1 |
| 25 | 1971-12-29 | 23.09% | St. Louis Blues | 1468.48 | 6 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | 1538.78 | 3 |
Biggest Elo Changes
The 25 games that resulted in the largest shift in Elo rating. An asterisk (*) after the date indicates a playoff game. The 25 games that moved the Elo needle the most. Elo Δ is the magnitude of the rating swing; both teams move by the same amount per game (one up, one down). The winning side is shown first. An asterisk (*) after the date marks a playoff game.
| # | Date | Elo Δ | Winning Team | Losing Team | Tie % | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Score | Elo | Win % | Team | Score | Elo | Win % | ||||
| 1 | 1971-10-21 | 19.42 | Los Angeles Kings | 7 | 1419.23 | 24.26% | @ Philadelphia Flyers | 0 | 1477.71 | 58.91% | 16.83% |
| 2 | 1972-03-26 | 16.29 | Minnesota North Stars | 5 | 1496.70 | 16.21% | @ New York Rangers | 0 | 1650.20 | 69.26% | 14.53% |
| 3 | 1971-11-07 | 13.56 | @ California Golden Seals | 8 | 1392.32 | 33.20% | Toronto Maple Leafs | 1 | 1525.17 | 48.87% | 17.94% |
| 4 | 1972-02-06 | 13.35 | @ Buffalo Sabres | 8 | 1392.89 | 15.62% | Boston Bruins | 2 | 1707.54 | 70.10% | 14.28% |
| 5 | 1972-01-19 | 11.30 | Vancouver Canucks | 6 | 1397.48 | 26.18% | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | 1 | 1437.42 | 56.65% | 17.17% |
| 6 | 1972-01-08 | 10.61 | Vancouver Canucks | 5 | 1387.78 | 18.35% | @ Minnesota North Stars | 1 | 1512.42 | 66.33% | 15.32% |
| 7 | 1971-10-20 | 10.54 | Buffalo Sabres | 7 | 1431.54 | 20.12% | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | 2 | 1534.53 | 64.01% | 15.86% |
| 8 | 1972-02-05 | 9.80 | @ Los Angeles Kings | 8 | 1396.88 | 48.82% | Pittsburgh Penguins | 1 | 1416.95 | 33.24% | 17.94% |
| 9 | 1971-10-20 | 9.69 | @ Minnesota North Stars | 7 | 1470.98 | 56.39% | Vancouver Canucks | 0 | 1433.16 | 26.41% | 17.20% |
| 10 | 1972-03-12 | 9.53 | California Golden Seals | 7 | 1388.36 | 9.56% | @ New York Rangers | 3 | 1661.22 | 79.61% | 10.83% |
| 11 | 1971-10-22 | 9.36 | Montreal Canadiens | 6 | 1583.17 | 52.46% | @ Vancouver Canucks | 0 | 1423.47 | 29.89% | 17.65% |
| 12 | 1972-02-10 | 9.13 | @ Montreal Canadiens | 7 | 1606.65 | 45.71% | Chicago Blackhawks | 1 | 1649.21 | 36.20% | 18.10% |
| 13 | 1971-10-13 | 9.02 | Boston Bruins | 6 | 1635.48 | 38.16% | @ New York Rangers | 1 | 1578.58 | 43.68% | 18.15% |
| 14 | 1972-02-02 | 8.35 | Vancouver Canucks | 5 | 1410.62 | 31.57% | @ California Golden Seals | 1 | 1403.84 | 50.62% | 17.81% |
| 15 | 1971-12-19 | 8.24 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 4 | 1529.18 | 41.68% | @ Philadelphia Flyers | 0 | 1447.53 | 40.14% | 18.18% |
| 16 | 1971-12-16 | 8.10 | @ Boston Bruins | 8 | 1658.24 | 55.85% | New York Rangers | 1 | 1624.72 | 26.87% | 17.28% |
| 17 | 1971-10-31 | 8.09 | @ Vancouver Canucks | 6 | 1412.11 | 24.37% | Chicago Blackhawks | 2 | 1621.99 | 58.77% | 16.86% |
| 18 | 1972-03-05 | 8.04 | Los Angeles Kings | 2 | 1384.93 | 7.42% | @ Boston Bruins | 0 | 1712.95 | 83.50% | 9.08% |
| 19 | 1971-11-16 | 7.99 | Minnesota North Stars | 5 | 1499.26 | 33.92% | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | 1 | 1473.88 | 48.09% | 17.98% |
| 20 | 1971-11-05 | 7.95 | New York Rangers | 8 | 1591.30 | 56.47% | @ California Golden Seals | 1 | 1400.27 | 26.34% | 17.19% |
| 21 | 1971-12-29 | 7.94 | Boston Bruins | 5 | 1670.53 | 34.25% | @ Chicago Blackhawks | 1 | 1642.64 | 47.75% | 18.00% |
| 22 | 1972-02-09 | 7.84 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4 | 1407.15 | 21.06% | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | 1 | 1499.46 | 62.83% | 16.11% |
| 23 | 1971-12-09 | 7.74 | New York Rangers | 5 | 1611.28 | 53.12% | @ Philadelphia Flyers | 0 | 1446.57 | 29.29% | 17.59% |
| 24 | 1971-11-03 | 7.72 | New York Rangers | 7 | 1583.58 | 52.49% | @ Los Angeles Kings | 1 | 1423.68 | 29.86% | 17.65% |
| 25 | 1972-01-11 | 7.72 | @ Detroit Red Wings | 5 | 1456.66 | 53.23% | Philadelphia Flyers | 0 | 1443.69 | 29.20% | 17.58% |