The 1978–79 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 62nd season of the Toronto NHL franchise, 52nd as the ''Maple Leafs''. The Leafs placed third in the Adams Division to make the playoffs where the Leafs won their first round series against the
Atlanta Flames
The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta from 1972 until 1980. They played home games in the Omni Coliseum and were members of the West and later Patrick divisions of the National Hockey League (NHL). Along with t ...
, only to lose in the second series to the
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
. Until
2021
Like the year 2020, 2021 was also heavily defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, due to the emergence of multiple Variants of SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19 variants. The major global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, which began at the end of 2020, continued ...
, this would mark the last time the Maple Leafs and Canadiens would play each other in the postseason.
Offseason
NHL draft
Regular season
Final standings
Record vs. opponents
Schedule and results
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Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
( 1978–79) , , 1–0–0
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, 2, , W, , October 14, 1978, , 10–7 , , style="text-align:left;",
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...
( 1978–79) , , 2–0–0
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, 3, , L, , October 15, 1978, , 2–4 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
( 1978–79) , , 2–1–0
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, 4, , W, , October 18, 1978, , 2–0 , , style="text-align:left;",
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 1978–79) , , 3–1–0
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, 5, , L, , October 19, 1978, , 0–1 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 1978–79) , , 3–2–0
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, 6, , W, , October 21, 1978, , 2–0 , , style="text-align:left;",
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
( 1978–79) , , 4–2–0
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, 7, , L, , October 22, 1978, , 2–5 , , style="text-align:left;", @
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 1978–79) , , 4–3–0
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, 8, , T, , October 25, 1978, , 4–4 , , style="text-align:left;",
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 1978–79) , , 4–3–1
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, 9, , L, , October 26, 1978, , 0–5 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
( 1978–79) , , 4–4–1
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, 10, , L, , October 28, 1978, , 3–5 , , style="text-align:left;",
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
( 1978–79) , , 4–5–1
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, 11, , W, , November 1, 1978, , 4–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...
( 1978–79) , , 5–5–1
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, 12, , W, , November 3, 1978, , 3–1 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...
( 1978–79) , , 6–5–1
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, 13, , T, , November 4, 1978, , 4–4 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are an American professional baseball team based in Denver. The Rockies compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (baseball), National League (NL) National League West, West Division. Th ...
( 1978–79) , , 6–5–2
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, 14, , W, , November 7, 1978, , 5–0 , , style="text-align:left;", @
St. Louis Blues
The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis. The Blues compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
( 1978–79) , , 7–5–2
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, 15, , L, , November 8, 1978, , 1–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Chicago Black Hawks
Chicago is the List of municipalities in Illinois, most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. With a population of 2,746,388, as of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, it is the List of Unite ...
( 1978–79) , , 7–6–2
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, 16, , L, , November 11, 1978, , 2–3 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 1978–79) , , 7–7–2
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, 17, , T, , November 15, 1978, , 2–2 , , style="text-align:left;",
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 1978–79) , , 7–7–3
, -
, 18, , W, , November 16, 1978, , 6–4 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
( 1978–79) , , 8–7–3
, -
, 19, , W, , November 18, 1978, , 3–1 , , style="text-align:left;",
St. Louis Blues
The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis. The Blues compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
( 1978–79) , , 9–7–3
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, 20, , W, , November 21, 1978, , 4–3 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Atlanta Flames
The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta from 1972 until 1980. They played home games in the Omni Coliseum and were members of the West and later Patrick divisions of the National Hockey League (NHL). Along with t ...
( 1978–79) , , 10–7–3
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, 21, , T, , November 22, 1978, , 3–3 , , style="text-align:left;", @
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 1978–79) , , 10–7–4
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, 22, , L, , November 25, 1978, , 3–6 , , style="text-align:left;",
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are an American professional baseball team based in Denver. The Rockies compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (baseball), National League (NL) National League West, West Division. Th ...
( 1978–79) , , 10–8–4
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, 23, , W, , November 26, 1978, , 8–2 , , style="text-align:left;",
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
( 1978–79) , , 11–8–4
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, 24, , W, , November 29, 1978, , 5–3 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Minnesota North Stars
The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota, and the team's colors for ...
( 1978–79) , , 12–8–4
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, 25, , W, , December 2, 1978, , 5–2 , , style="text-align:left;",
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 1978–79) , , 13–8–4
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, 26, , L, , December 3, 1978, , 2–7 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
( 1978–79) , , 13–9–4
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, 27, , L, , December 5, 1978, , 1–5 , , style="text-align:left;",
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
( 1978–79) , , 13–10–4
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, 28, , L, , December 6, 1978, , 4–6 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
( 1978–79) , , 13–11–4
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, 29, , L, , December 9, 1978, , 2–3 , , style="text-align:left;",
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...
( 1978–79) , , 13–12–4
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, 30, , L, , December 10, 1978, , 3–5 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 1978–79) , , 13–13–4
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, 31, , W, , December 13, 1978, , 5–1 , , style="text-align:left;",
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...
( 1978–79) , , 14–13–4
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, 32, , W, , December 16, 1978, , 4–2 , , style="text-align:left;",
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...
( 1978–79) , , 15–13–4
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, 33, , L, , December 17, 1978, , 6–7 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
( 1978–79) , , 15–14–4
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, 34, , W, , December 20, 1978, , 4–2 , , style="text-align:left;",
Minnesota North Stars
The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota, and the team's colors for ...
( 1978–79) , , 16–14–4
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, 35, , L, , December 22, 1978, , 1–3 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Atlanta Flames
The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta from 1972 until 1980. They played home games in the Omni Coliseum and were members of the West and later Patrick divisions of the National Hockey League (NHL). Along with t ...
( 1978–79) , , 16–15–4
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, 36, , W, , December 23, 1978, , 6–1 , , style="text-align:left;", @
St. Louis Blues
The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis. The Blues compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
( 1978–79) , , 17–15–4
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, 37, , L, , December 26, 1978, , 1–5 , , style="text-align:left;", @
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...
( 1978–79) , , 17–16–4
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, 38, , T, , December 27, 1978, , 1–1 , , style="text-align:left;",
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
( 1978–79) , , 17–16–5
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, 39, , T, , December 30, 1978, , 5–5 , , style="text-align:left;",
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
( 1978–79) , , 17–16–6
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, 40, , L, , January 3, 1979, , 1–4 , , style="text-align:left;",
Atlanta Flames
The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta from 1972 until 1980. They played home games in the Omni Coliseum and were members of the West and later Patrick divisions of the National Hockey League (NHL). Along with t ...
( 1978–79) , , 17–17–6
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, 41, , L, , January 6, 1979, , 3–5 , , style="text-align:left;",
Chicago Black Hawks
Chicago is the List of municipalities in Illinois, most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. With a population of 2,746,388, as of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, it is the List of Unite ...
( 1978–79) , , 17–18–6
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, 42, , L, , January 8, 1979, , 1–5 , , style="text-align:left;",
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...
( 1978–79) , , 17–19–6
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, 43, , T, , January 10, 1979, , 2–2 , , style="text-align:left;",
Minnesota North Stars
The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota, and the team's colors for ...
( 1978–79) , , 17–19–7
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, 44, , W, , January 13, 1979, , 4–2 , , style="text-align:left;",
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are an American professional baseball team based in Denver. The Rockies compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (baseball), National League (NL) National League West, West Division. Th ...
( 1978–79) , , 18–19–7
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, 45, , W, , January 16, 1979, , 3–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are an American professional baseball team based in Denver. The Rockies compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (baseball), National League (NL) National League West, West Division. Th ...
( 1978–79) , , 19–19–7
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, 46, , T, , January 19, 1979, , 3–3 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...
( 1978–79) , , 19–19–8
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, 47, , W, , January 20, 1979, , 3–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...
( 1978–79) , , 20–19–8
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, 48, , T, , January 24, 1979, , 2–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Minnesota North Stars
The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota, and the team's colors for ...
( 1978–79) , , 20–19–9
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, 49, , L, , January 26, 1979, , 2–4 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Atlanta Flames
The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta from 1972 until 1980. They played home games in the Omni Coliseum and were members of the West and later Patrick divisions of the National Hockey League (NHL). Along with t ...
( 1978–79) , , 20–20–9
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, 50, , T, , January 28, 1979, , 2–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
( 1978–79) , , 20–20–10
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, 51, , W, , January 31, 1979, , 5–1 , , style="text-align:left;",
St. Louis Blues
The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis. The Blues compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
( 1978–79) , , 21–20–10
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, 52, , L, , February 3, 1979, , 3–6 , , style="text-align:left;",
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 1978–79) , , 21–21–10
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, 53, , L, , February 4, 1979, , 4–6 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Minnesota North Stars
The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota, and the team's colors for ...
( 1978–79) , , 21–22–10
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, 54, , W, , February 12, 1979, , 5–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Chicago Black Hawks
Chicago is the List of municipalities in Illinois, most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. With a population of 2,746,388, as of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, it is the List of Unite ...
( 1978–79) , , 22–22–10
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, 55, , T, , February 14, 1979, , 2–2 , , style="text-align:left;",
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
( 1978–79) , , 22–22–11
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, 56, , W, , February 17, 1979, , 5–2 , , style="text-align:left;",
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...
( 1978–79) , , 23–22–11
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, 57, , W, , February 19, 1979, , 6–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...
( 1978–79) , , 24–22–11
, -
, 58, , L, , February 21, 1979, , 1–5 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Minnesota North Stars
The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota, and the team's colors for ...
( 1978–79) , , 24–23–11
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, 59, , L, , February 24, 1979, , 2–4 , , style="text-align:left;",
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 1978–79) , , 24–24–11
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, 60, , L, , February 26, 1979, , 1–3 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 1978–79) , , 24–25–11
, -
, 61, , L, , February 28, 1979, , 4–6 , , style="text-align:left;",
Atlanta Flames
The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta from 1972 until 1980. They played home games in the Omni Coliseum and were members of the West and later Patrick divisions of the National Hockey League (NHL). Along with t ...
( 1978–79) , , 24–26–11
, -
, -
, 62, , L, , March 1, 1979, , 1–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
( 1978–79) , , 24–27–11
, -
, 63, , W, , March 3, 1979, , 4–3 , , style="text-align:left;",
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
( 1978–79) , , 25–27–11
, -
, 64, , W, , March 4, 1979, , 4–2 , , style="text-align:left;", @
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. The Rangers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team plays ...
( 1978–79) , , 26–27–11
, -
, 65, , W, , March 7, 1979, , 2–0 , , style="text-align:left;",
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...
( 1978–79) , , 27–27–11
, -
, 66, , W, , March 10, 1979, , 9–4 , , style="text-align:left;",
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...
( 1978–79) , , 28–27–11
, -
, 67, , W, , March 11, 1979, , 4–0 , , style="text-align:left;",
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
( 1978–79) , , 29–27–11
, -
, 68, , L, , March 14, 1979, , 1–4 , , style="text-align:left;",
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 1978–79) , , 29–28–11
, -
, 69, , L, , March 15, 1979, , 2–6 , , style="text-align:left;", @
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...
( 1978–79) , , 29–29–11
, -
, 70, , W, , March 17, 1979, , 6–4 , , style="text-align:left;",
Minnesota North Stars
The Minnesota North Stars were a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 26 seasons, from 1967 to 1993. The North Stars played their home games at the Met Center in Bloomington, Minnesota, and the team's colors for ...
( 1978–79) , , 30–29–11
, -
, 71, , L, , March 19, 1979, , 3–4 , , style="text-align:left;", @
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
( 1978–79) , , 30–30–11
, -
, 72, , L, , March 21, 1979, , 2–4 , , style="text-align:left;",
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...
( 1978–79) , , 30–31–11
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Chicago Black Hawks
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Detroit Red Wings
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Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
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Minnesota North Stars
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Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 1978–79) , , 33–32–12
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Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
( 1978–79) , , 33–32–13
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Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
( 1978–79) , , 34–32–13
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Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
( 1978–79) , , 34–33–13
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''Legend'':
Player statistics
Regular season
;Scoring
;Goaltending
Playoffs
;Scoring
;Goaltending
Playoffs
Preliminary round
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Atlanta Flames
''Toronto wins best-of-three series 2 games to 0.''
Quarter-finals
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens
''Montreal wins best-of-seven series 4 games to 0.''
Awards and records
*Borje Salming, Second Team NHL All-Star, Defence
Transactions
The Maple Leafs have been involved in the following transactions during the
1978–79 season.
Trades
Waivers
Expansion draft
References
Maple Leafs on Hockey Database
{{DEFAULTSORT:1978-79 Toronto Maple Leafs Season
Toronto Maple Leafs seasons
Toronto
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Toronto
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1978 in Toronto
1979 in Toronto