1971-72 National Hockey League Standings
1971-72 National Hockey League Teams, Rosters and Statistics
1971-72 National Hockey League Statistical Leaders
Postseason
Quarter-Finals - Boston Bruins over Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1Quarter-Finals - New York Rangers over Montreal Canadiens 4-2
Quarter-Finals - Chicago Black Hawks over Pittsburgh Penguins 4-0
Quarter-Finals - St. Louis Blues over Minnesota North Stars 4-3
Semi-Finals - Boston Bruins over St. Louis Blues 4-0
Semi-Finals - New York Rangers over Chicago Black Hawks 4-0
Stanley Cup Finals - Boston Bruins over New York Rangers 4-2
1971-72 NHL Regular Season Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pts. | GF | GA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Division | ||||||||
| Boston Bruins | 54 | 13 | 11 | 119 | 330 | 204 | Won Stanley Cup | |
| New York Rangers | 48 | 17 | 13 | 109 | 317 | 192 | Lost Stanley Cup finals | |
| Montreal Canadiens | 46 | 16 | 16 | 108 | 307 | 205 | Lost NHL quarter-finals | |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 33 | 31 | 14 | 80 | 209 | 208 | Lost NHL quarter-finals | |
| Detroit Red Wings | 33 | 35 | 10 | 76 | 261 | 262 | ||
| Buffalo Sabres | 16 | 43 | 19 | 51 | 203 | 289 | ||
| Vancouver Canucks | 20 | 50 | 8 | 48 | 203 | 297 | ||
| West Division | ||||||||
| Chicago Black Hawks | 46 | 17 | 15 | 107 | 256 | 166 | Lost NHL semi-finals | |
| Minnesota North Stars | 37 | 29 | 12 | 86 | 212 | 191 | Lost NHL quarter-finals | |
| St. Louis Blues | 28 | 39 | 11 | 67 | 208 | 247 | Lost NHL semi-finals | |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 26 | 38 | 14 | 66 | 220 | 258 | Lost NHL quarter-finals | |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 26 | 38 | 14 | 66 | 200 | 236 | ||
| California Golden Seals | 21 | 39 | 18 | 60 | 216 | 288 | ||
| Los Angeles Kings | 20 | 49 | 9 | 49 | 206 | 305 | ||
