1972-73 Boston Bruins Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 51-22-5 - 107 points
Finishing 2nd in the NHL's East Division
Postseason: 1-4
Lost NHL quarter-finals
Quarter-Finals - Lost to New York Rangers 4-1
Coach: Tom Johnson (31-16-5)
Coach: Bep Guidolin (20-6)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
1972-73 Boston Bruins StatisticsTeam Record: 51-22-5 - 107 points
Finishing 2nd in the NHL's East Division
Postseason: 1-4
Lost NHL quarter-finals
Quarter-Finals - Lost to New York Rangers 4-1
Coach: Tom Johnson (31-16-5)
Coach: Bep Guidolin (20-6)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
1972-73 Boston Bruins Results
The Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League ended the 1972-73 season with a record of 51 wins and 22 losses and 5 ties for 107 points, finishing second in the NHL's East Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-4.
The Bruins led the league with 330 goals. Boston yielded 235 goals. Phil Esposito scored 55 goals for the team, while John Bucyk and Ken Hodge tallied 30 or more also. Phil Esposito contributed 75 assists. Eddie Johnston earned 24 wins in front of the net for the squad and a team-best 3.27 goals against average, leading regular goalies.
Tom Johnson and Bep Guidolin coached the team. The 1972-73 Boston Bruins lost in the NHL quarter-finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams | G | July 27, 1946 | 6'0" | 200 | L | Port Arthur, ON Canada |
| Don Awrey | D | July 18, 1943 | 6'0" | 175 | L | Kitchener, ON Canada |
| Garnet Bailey | L | June 13, 1948 | 5'11" | 192 | L | Lloydminster, SK Canada |
| Nick Beverley | D | April 21, 1947 | 6'2" | 185 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Ross Brooks | G | October 17, 1937 | 5'8" | 173 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| John Bucyk | L | May 12, 1935 | 6'0" | 215 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Wayne Cashman | L | June 24, 1945 | 6'1" | 208 | R | Kingston, ON Canada |
| Gary Doak | D | February 26, 1946 | 5'11" | 175 | R | Goderich, ON Canada |
| Phil Esposito | C | February 20, 1942 | 6'1" | 205 | L | Sault Ste. Marie, ON Canada |
| Ken Hodge | R | June 25, 1944 | 6'2" | 210 | R | Birmingham, England |
| Eddie Johnston | G | November 24, 1935 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Ron Jones | D | April 11, 1951 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Vermillion, AB Canada |
| Rich LeDuc | C | August 24, 1951 | 5'11" | 170 | L | Ile Perot, QC Canada |
| Don Marcotte | L | April 15, 1947 | 5'11" | 183 | L | Arthabaska, QC Canada |
| Fred O'Donnell | R | December 6, 1949 | 5'10" | 175 | R | Kingston, ON Canada |
| Terry O'Reilly | R | June 7, 1951 | 6'1" | 200 | R | Niagara Falls, ON Canada |
| Chris Oddleifson | C | September 7, 1950 | 6'2" | 185 | R | Brandon, MB Canada |
| Bobby Orr | D | March 20, 1948 | 6'0" | 197 | L | Parry Sound, ON Canada |
| Jacques Plante | G | January 17, 1929 | 6'0" | 175 | L | Shawinigan Falls, QC Canada |
| Matt Ravlich | D | July 12, 1938 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Sault Ste. Marie, ON Canada |
| Doug Roberts | R | October 28, 1942 | 6'2" | 212 | R | Detroit, MI USA |
| Derek Sanderson | C | June 16, 1946 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Niagara Falls, ON Canada |
| Gregg Sheppard | C | April 23, 1949 | 5'8" | 170 | L | North Battleford, SK Canada |
| Dallas Smith | D | October 10, 1941 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Hamiota, MB Canada |
| Fred Stanfield | C | May 4, 1944 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Carol Vadnais | D | September 25, 1945 | 6'1" | 185 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Mike Walton | C | January 3, 1945 | 5'10" | 175 | L | Kirkland Lake, ON Canada |
