1971–72 Pittsburgh Penguins season
| 1971–72 Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|
| Division | 4th West |
| 1971–72 record | 26–38–14 |
| Goals for | 220 |
| Goals against | 250 |
| Team information | |
| General Manager |
Red Kelly (Oct–Jan) Jack Riley (Jan–Apr) |
| Coach | Red Kelly |
| Captain | Vacant |
| Alternate captains |
Keith McCreary Ken Schinkel Bryan Watson Bob Woytowich (Oct-Jan) |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Greg Polis, Jean Pronovost (30) |
| Assists | Syl Apps (44) |
| Points | Syl Apps (59) |
| Penalties in minutes | Bryan Watson (212) |
| Wins | Jim Rutherford (17) |
| Goals against average | Roy Edwards (2.55) |
The 1971–72 Pittsburgh Penguins season was the franchise's fifth season in the National Hockey League. The team made the playoffs for the second time in franchise history, losing to the Chicago Blackhawks in the first-round.
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Penguins. Stats reflect time with the Penguins only.
‡Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Penguins only.
The Penguins have been involved in the following transactions during the 1971–72 season:
cash
Bill Hicke
Bob Blackburn
cash
Dean Prentice
cash
Bill Hicke
cash
Bob Woytowich
Al McDonough
Rene Robert
Eddie Shack
Pittsburgh Penguins' picks at the 1971 NHL Entry Draft.
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