lce Hockey Men: NHL 1971-1972 October 8-May 11: Final Standings: East: 1. Boston Bruins * 78-119 (330-204) 2. New York Rangers * 78-109 (317-192) 3. Montreal Canadiens * 78-108 (307-205) 4. Toronto Maple Leafs * 78-80 (209-208) 5. Detroit Red Wings 78-76 (261-262) 6. Buffalo Sabres 78-51 (203-289) 7. Vancouver Canucks 78-48 (203-297) West: 1. Chicago Blackhawks * 78-107 (256-166) 2. Minnesota North Stars * 78-86 (212-191) 3. St. Louis Blues * 78-67 (208-247) 4. Pittsburgh Penguins * 78-66 (220-258) 5. Philadelphia Flyers 78-66 (200-236) 6. California Golden Seals 78-60 (216-288) 7. Los Angeles Kings 78-49 (206-305) East Semifinals: Boston Bruins * - Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 New York Rangers * - Montreal Canadiens 4-2 West Semifinals: Chicago Blackhawks * - Pittsburgh Penguins 4-0 Minnesota North Stars - St. Louis Blues * 3-4 Semifinals: Boston Bruins * - St. Louis Blues 4-0 Chicago Blackhawks - New York Rangers * 0-4 Stanley Cup Finals: Boston Bruins * - New York Rangers 4-2