Division 1st East Home record 30–8–1 Goals for 318 Goals against 263 | 1972–73 record 46–30–2 Road record 16–22–1 General manager Jack Kelley | |
Similar 1979–80 NHL season, 1985–86 NHL season, 1993–94 NHL season, 1992–93 NHL season | ||
The 1972–73 New England Whalers season was the Whalers' first season. The Whalers were competitive from the start, placing first in the Eastern Division to qualify for the playoffs. They then won three playoff series to become the first winner of the Avco World Trophy.
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