The 1970–71 Minnesota North Stars season was the North Stars' fourth season.
Coached by Jack Gordon, the team compiled a record of 28–34–16 for 72 points, to finish the regular season 4th in the West Division. In the playoffs they won the quarter-finals in a 4–2 upset over the St. Louis Blues, becoming the first expansion team to defeat the three-time Stanley Cup finalists in the playoffs. While the North Stars ultimately lost in the semi-finals 4–2 to the eventual champion Montreal Canadiens under the revised playoff format, they did become the first expansion team to win postseason games against an Original Six opponent.
Offseason
Regular season
Final standings
Record vs. opponents
Playoffs
Quarterfinals
For the third time in four seasons, the North Stars played the Blues. This time, the North Stars gained the upper hand and won over the Blues after winning three in a row.
Semifinals
This was the first series played between the Canadiens and the North Stars. Their win on April 24 was the first win by a member of the expansion squad against the original teams in the playoffs.
Schedule and results
Playoffs
Player statistics
Awards and records
Transactions
Draft picks
Minnesota's draft picks at the 1970 NHL Amateur Draft held at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal.
See also
- 1970–71 NHL season
References
