1975 NHL Week 2

Here is the final part of week 2 o the 1975 season, week 2 of the NHL.


NY Islanders 4 Philadelphia 1
The defendign Cup champs continue to disappoint as they drop another game, this one to the Isles. Tied 1-1 going into the third, New York got goals from Denis Potvin, Bob Nystrom, and an empty netter from Jude Drouin for the win.


Detroit 3 Montreal 5
A big upset brewed for a while at the Montreal Forum as the Red Wings held a 2-1 lead through 2 periods over Les Habs. However, 3 goals in 28 seconds including the tail end of a Jaques Lemaire hat trick propelled the Canadiens to 2-0-0.


Minnesota 0 Vancouver 3
At the Pacific Coliseum, Gary Smith stopped 37 shots en route to a shutout as the Canucks defeated the North Stars. Harold Snepsts had a goal and an assist for the Canucks in the win.


Washington 5 Pittsburgh 7
In a wild battle at the Igloo, the Penguins took a 6-3 lead through two periods and withstood a Capitals comeback to win 7-5. Lowell McDonald led the Pens with 2 goals and an assist.


Kansas City 1 Chicago 4
At Chicago Stadium, four different Blackhawks scored in the game to guide the Hawks to an easy win over the Scouts. Three of the Chicago goals came on the power play as two double minors committed by Kansas City cost them.


Toronto 1 Buffalo 5
The Sabres scored 5 unanswered in the first two periods at the Aud and cruised to victory over the Leafs. Rene Robert put up 2 goals and an assist to lead the Sabres to their second straight win.


Atlanta 5 NY Rangers 1
The Flames score 4 goals in the first period to defeat the Rangers at the Garden. Bill Clement had a goal and 3 assists for Atlanta, who improved to a surprising 2-0-0.


California 0 Los Angeles 6
Rogie Vachon had a 33 save shutout amd the Kings destroyed the Golden Seals at the Forum. Marcel Dionne led the Kings with a goal and 2 assists and Mike Murphy had a goal and an assist.


St. Louis 1 Boston 9
One week after scoring 9 on Minnesota, the Blues got shellacked by the Bruins at Boston Garden. The Blues scored first, but the Bruins scored nine straight. Wayne Cashman and Ken Hudge scored twice each in the blowout.


Week 2 Standings
Norris Division
Los Angeles 2-0-0
Montreal 2-0-0
Pittsburgh 1-1-0
Detroit 0-2-0
Washington 0-2-0

Adams Division
Boston 2-0-0
Buffalo 2-0-0
California 0-2-0
Toronto 0-2-0

Patrick Division
Atlanta 2-0-0
NY Islanders 2-0-0
NY Rangers 1-1-0
Philadelphia 0-2-0

Smythe Division
Vancouver 2-0-0
Chicago 1-1-0
St. Louis 1-1-0
Kansas City 0-2-0
Minnesota 0-2-0

Next Week's Games
Boston at Buffalo
California at Toronto
Pittsburgh at Montreal
Los Angeles at Washington
NY Rangers at Philadelphia
Chicago at Vancouver
Kansas City at St. Louis
Atlanta at Minnesota
Detroit at NY Islanders

Tomorrow is the beginning of week 3 and NASCAR at Richmond.