NHL in the 1970s: Every Statistical Leader
Who totalled the most of everything the NHL records between 1970 and 1979.
Goaltending
| Category | Leader | 1970s total | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | Tony Esposito | 304 | 10 |
| Shutouts | Tony Esposito | 56 | 10 |
| Saves | Tony Esposito | 17,413 | 10 |
| Shots Against | Tony Esposito | 19,106 | 10 |
| Games Played | Tony Esposito | 635 | 10 |
| Goals Against | Tony Esposito | 1,693 | 10 |
Skating
| Category | Leader | 1970s total | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | Phil Esposito | 1,087 | 10 |
| Goals | Phil Esposito | 509 | 10 |
| Assists | Bobby Clarke | 624 | 10 |
| Power-Play Goals | Phil Esposito | 193 | 10 |
| Game-Winning Goals | Phil Esposito | 83 | 10 |
| Penalty Minutes | Dave Schultz | 2,292 | 9 |
| Plus/Minus | Bobby Orr | 444 | 8 |
| Short-Handed Goals | Bobby Clarke | 27 | 10 |
| Power-Play Points | Phil Esposito | 404 | 10 |
| Shots on Goal | Phil Esposito | 3,465 | 10 |
| Games Played | Garry Unger | 792 | 10 |