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26th National Hockey League All Star Game

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The 26th National Hockey League All-Star Game was held in the Madison Square Garden in New York City, home of the New York Rangers, on January 30, 1973. It was the first time that the All-Star Game was held in New York. The East Division All-Stars defeated the West Division All-Stars 5–4. Greg Polis was named the game's most valuable player.

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League business

Clarence Campbell, president of the NHL announced that the NHL was expanding to Kansas City and Washington, D.C.

Game summary

Goaltenders :

  • East: Villemure (29:16 minutes), Giacomin (30:44 minutes).
  • West: T. Esposito (29:16 minutes), Vachon (30:44 minutes).

    • Shots on goal :

  • East (34) 18 - 9 - 9
  • West (30) 8 - 10 - 12

    • Referee : Lloyd Gilmour

    Linesmen : Neil Armstrong, John D'Amico

    Source: Podnieks

    References

    26th National Hockey League All-Star Game Wikipedia
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