1978-79 Los Angeles Kings Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 34-34-12 - 80 points
Finishing 3rd in the NHL's Norris Division
Postseason: 0-2
Lost NHL preliminary round
Preliminary - Lost to New York Rangers 2-0
Coach: Bob Berry (34-34-12)
Location: Los Angeles, California
1978-79 Los Angeles Kings StatisticsTeam Record: 34-34-12 - 80 points
Finishing 3rd in the NHL's Norris Division
Postseason: 0-2
Lost NHL preliminary round
Preliminary - Lost to New York Rangers 2-0
Coach: Bob Berry (34-34-12)
Location: Los Angeles, California
1978-79 Los Angeles Kings Results
The Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League ended the 1978-79 season with a record of 34 wins and 34 losses and 12 ties for 80 points, finishing third in the NHL's Norris Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-2.
The Kings scored 292 goals and yielded 286. Marcel Dionne netted 59 goals for Los Angeles, while Butch Goring and Dave Taylor tallied 30 or more as well. Marcel Dionne contributed 71 assists. Mario Lessard earned 23 wins in front of the net for the squad and a team-best 3.10 goals against average, topping goaltenders with enough qualifying appearances.
Bob Berry coached the team. The 1978-79 Los Angeles Kings lost in the NHL preliminary round.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syl Apps | C | August 1, 1947 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Nick Beverley | D | April 21, 1947 | 6'2" | 185 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Marcel Dionne | C | August 3, 1951 | 5'9" | 190 | R | Drummondville, QC Canada |
| Darryl Edestrand | D | November 6, 1945 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Strathroy, ON Canada |
| Scott Garland | L | May 16, 1952 | 6'1" | 185 | R | Regina, SK Canada |
| Brian Glennie | D | August 29, 1946 | 6'1" | 197 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Glenn Goldup | R | April 26, 1953 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Butch Goring | C | October 22, 1949 | 5'9" | 170 | L | St. Boniface, MB Canada |
| Ron Grahame | G | June 7, 1950 | 5'11" | 175 | L | Victoria, BC Canada |
| Danny Grant | L | February 21, 1946 | 5'10" | 188 | L | Fredericton, NB Canada |
| Doug Halward | D | November 1, 1955 | 6'1" | 200 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Rick Hampton | D | June 14, 1956 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Mark Heaslip | R | December 26, 1951 | 5'10" | 190 | R | Duluth, MN USA |
| Randy Holt | D | January 15, 1953 | 5'11" | 185 | R | Pembroke, ON Canada |
| Steve Jensen | L | April 14, 1955 | 6'2" | 190 | L | Minneapolis, MN USA |
| Mario Lessard | G | June 25, 1954 | 5'9" | 190 | L | East Broughton, QC Canada |
| Randy Manery | D | January 10, 1949 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Leamington, ON Canada |
| Richard Mulhern | D | March 1, 1955 | 6'1" | 188 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Bob Murdoch | D | November 20, 1946 | 6'0" | 200 | R | Kirkland Lake, ON Canada |
| Mike Murphy | R | September 12, 1950 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Robert Palmer | D | September 10, 1956 | 5'11" | 190 | R | Sarnia, ON Canada |
| Charlie Simmer | L | March 20, 1954 | 6'3" | 210 | L | Terrace Bay, ON Canada |
| Dave Taylor | R | December 4, 1955 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Levack, ON Canada |
| Vic Venasky | C | June 3, 1951 | 5'11" | 185 | R | Thunder Bay, ON Canada |
| Tom Williams | L | February 7, 1951 | 5'11" | 187 | R | Windsor, ON Canada |
| Bert Wilson | L | October 17, 1949 | 6'0" | 178 | L | Orangeville, ON Canada |
| Murray Wilson | L | November 7, 1951 | 6'1" | 185 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
