This is a list of seasons completed by the Minnesota North Stars of the National Hockey League. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the North Stars completed before they moved to Dallas after the 1992–93 season as the Dallas Stars. For records after 1993, see List of Dallas Stars seasons.

Key of colors and symbols
Color/symbol Explanation
‡ Conference champions
↑ Division champions
Key of terms and abbreviations
Term or abbreviation Definition
Finish Final position in division or league standings
GP Number of games played
W Number of wins
L Number of losses
T Number of ties
Pts Number of points
GF Goals for (goals scored by the North Stars)
GA Goals against (goals scored by the North Stars' opponents)
— Does not apply
Season Team season Conference Division Regular season[1] Postseason[2]
Finish GP W L T Pts GF GA GP W L GF GA Result
1967–68 1967–68 — West 4th 74 27 32 15 69 191 226 14 7 7 48 39 Won in quarterfinals, 4–3 (Kings)
Lost in semifinals, 3–4 (Blues)
1968–69 1968–69 — West 6th 76 18 43 15 51 189 270 Did not qualify
1969–70 1969–70 — West 3rd 76 19 35 22 60 224 257 6 2 4 16 20 Lost in quarterfinals, 2–4 (Blues)
1970–71 1970–71 — West 4th 78 28 34 16 72 191 223 12 6 6 35 42 Won in quarterfinals, 4-2 (Blues)
Lost in semifinals, 2-4 (Canadiens)
1971–72 1971–72 — West 2nd 78 37 29 12 86 212 191 7 3 4 19 19 Lost in quarterfinals, 3–4 (Blues)
1972–73 1972–73 — West 3rd 78 37 30 11 85 254 230 6 2 4 12 14 Lost in quarterfinals, 2–4 (Flyers)
1973–74 1973–74 — West 7th 78 23 38 7 63 235 275 Did not qualify
1974–75 1974–75 Campbell Smythe 4th 80 23 50 7 53 221 341 Did not qualify
1975–76 1975–76 Campbell Smythe 4th 80 20 53 7 47 195 303 Did not qualify
1976–77 1976–77 Campbell Smythe 2nd 80 23 39 18 64 240 310 2 0 2 3 11 Lost in preliminary round, 0–2 (Sabres)
1977–78 1977–78 Campbell Smythe 5th 80 18 53 9 45 218 325 Did not qualify
Merged with the Cleveland Barons
1978–79 1978–79 Wales Adams 4th 80 28 40 12 68 257 289 Did not qualify
1979–80 1979–80 Wales Adams 3rd 80 36 28 16 88 311 253 15 8 7 49 56 Won in preliminary round, 3–0 (Maple Leafs)
Won in quarterfinals, 4–3 (Canadiens)
Lost in semifinals, 1–4 (Flyers)
1980–81 1980–81 Wales Adams 3rd 80 35 28 17 87 291 263 19 12 7 49 56 Won in preliminary round, 3–0 (Bruins)
Won in quarterfinals, 4–1 (Sabres)
Won in semifinals, 4–2 (Flames)
Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 1–4 (Islanders)
1981–82 1981–82 Campbell Norris ↑ 1st 80 37 23 20 94 346 288 4 1 3 14 14 Lost in division semifinals, 1–3 (Black Hawks)
1982–83 1982–83 Campbell Norris 2nd 80 40 24 16 96 321 290 9 4 5 32 32 Won in division semifinals, 3–1 (Maple Leafs)
Lost in division finals, 1–4 (Black Hawks)
1983–84 1983–84 Campbell Norris ↑ 1st 80 39 31 10 88 345 344 16 7 9 47 53 Won in division semifinals, 3–2 (Black Hawks)
Won in division finals, 4–3 (Blues)
Lost in Conference finals, 0–4 (Oilers)
1984–85 1984–85 Campbell Norris 4th 80 25 43 12 62 268 321 9 5 4 38 38 Won in division semifinals, 3–0 (Blues)
Lost in division finals, 2–4 (Black Hawks)
1985–86 1985–86 Campbell Norris 2nd 80 38 33 9 85 327 305 5 2 3 20 18 Lost in division semifinals, 2–3 (Blues)
1986–87 1986–87 Campbell Norris 5th 80 30 40 10 70 296 314 Did not qualify
1987–88 1987–88 Campbell Norris 5th 80 19 43 13 70 242 349 Did not qualify
1988–89 1988–89 Campbell Norris 3rd 80 27 37 16 51 258 278 4 1 3 20 18 Lost in division semifinals, 1–4 (Blues)
1989–90 1989–90 Campbell Norris 4th 80 36 40 4 76 284 291 7 3 4 18 21 Lost in division semifinals, 3–4 (Blackhawks)
1990–91 1990–91 Campbell‡ Norris 4th 80 27 39 14 68 256 266 23 14 9 75 73 Won in division semifinals, 4–2 (Blackhawks)
Won in division finals, 4–2 (Blues)
Won in Conference finals, 4–1 (Oilers)
Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 2–4 (Penguins)
1991–92 1991–92 Campbell Norris 4th 80 32 42 6 70 246 278 7 3 4 19 23 Lost in division semifinals, 3–4 (Red Wings)
1992–93 1992–93 Campbell Norris 5th 84 36 38 10 82 272 293 Did not qualify
Relocated to Dallas
Totals[3] 2,062 758 970 334 1,850 6,690 7,333 155 80 88 536 477 17 playoff appearances

References

  1. ^ Code explanation; GP—Games Played, W—Wins, L—Losses, GF—Goals For, GA—Goals Against, Pts—Points
  2. ^ The result of the playoff series shows the North Stars' result first regardless of the outcome, followed by the opposing team in parentheses.
  3. ^ Totals as of the completion of the 1992–93 regular season
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