lce Hockey Men: NHL 1972-1973 October 7-May 10: Final Standings: East: 1. Montreal Canadiens * 78-120 (329-184) 2. Boston Bruins * 78-107 (330-235) 3. New York Rangers * 78-102 (297-208) 4. Buffalo Sabres * 78-88 (257-219) 5. Detroit Red Wings 78-86 (265-243) 6. Toronto Maple Leafs 78-64 (247-279) 7. Vancouver Canucks 78-53 (233-339) 8. New York Islanders 78-30 (170-347) West: 1. Chicago Blackhawks * 78-93 (284-225) 2. Philadelphia Flyers * 78-85 (296-256) 3. Minnesota North Stars * 78-85 (254-230) 4. St. Louis Blues * 78-76 (233-251) 5. Pittsburgh Penguins 78-73 (257-265) 6. Los Angeles Kings 78-73 (232-245) 7. Atlanta Flames 78-65 (191-239) 8. California Golden Seals 78-48 (213-323) East Semifinals: Boston Bruins - New York Rangers * 1-4 Montreal Canadiens * - Buffalo Sabres 4-2 West Semifinals: Chicago Blackhawks * - St. Louis Blues 4-1 Philadelphia Flyers * - Minnesota North Stars 4-2 Semifinals: Chicago Blackhawks * - New York Rangers 4-1 Montreal Canadiens * - Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 Stanley Cup Finals: Montreal Canadiens * - Chicago Blackhawks 4-2