1980–81_Philadelphia_Flyers_season

1980–81 Philadelphia Flyers season

1980–81 Philadelphia Flyers season

NHL hockey team season


The 1980–81 Philadelphia Flyers season was the Flyers' 14th season in the National Hockey League (NHL). After finishing second in the Patrick Division, the Flyers lost in the quarterfinals to the Calgary Flames in seven games.

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Regular season

Bobby Clarke wore the number 16 throughout his entire NHL career except for two games during the 1980–81 season.[2] Prior to a road game on February 27, 1981,[3] Clarke's jersey was stolen.[2] Clarke wore the only other jersey available, number 36,[2] in the next two games.[3][4] A month later, Clarke hit a personal milestone in memorable fashion. On March 19 during a game against the Boston Bruins, a Reggie Leach slapshot struck Clarke.[5] After leaving the ice, he re-appeared moments later stitched up and with his jersey covered in blood.[5] 31 seconds into the third period Clarke beat Bruins goalie Marco Baron for his 19th goal of the season[6] and his 1,000th career point.[5]

Season standings

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[7]Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against
Note: Teams that qualified for the playoffs are highlighted in bold.

Record vs. opponents

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Playoffs

After a tough, five-game preliminary round series win against the Quebec Nordiques, the Flyers moved on to face the Calgary Flames in the quarterfinals. After falling behind 3 games to 1, they managed to force a Game 7 by winning the next two games. The Flyers lost Game 7, 4–1, at the Spectrum.

Schedule and results

Regular season

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Playoffs

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Player statistics

Scoring

  • Position abbreviations: C = Center; D = Defense; G = Goaltender; LW = Left wing; RW = Right wing
  • = Joined team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, signing) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Flyers only.
  • = Left team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, release) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Flyers only.
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Goaltending

  • = Joined team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, signing) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Flyers only.
  • = Left team via a transaction (e.g., trade, waivers, release) during the season. Stats reflect time with the Flyers only.
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Awards and records

Awards

Bob Dailey participated in the All Star Game and won the Barry Ashbee Trophy as the Flyers top defenseman during the 1980–81 season.
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Records

Among the team records set during the 1980–81 season was Bobby Clarke tying the team record for goals in a single period (3) on December 13.[13] The team's 2,621 penalty minutes during the regular season is a franchise record.[14] During their preliminary round series against the Quebec Nordiques, the two shorthanded goals scored during game two tied a team record.[15] Seven seconds into game four Terry Murray scored the fastest goal from the start of a playoff game in team history.[16]

A number of team records were set or tied during game four of their quarterfinal series against the Calgary Flames, most notably setting a team record for most goals during a playoff game (9).[17] Their five goals during the first period (5) is also tied for the team record.[18] Ken Linseman tied team records for most assists in a playoff game (4) and period (3).[19][20] Their 9–4 victory in the game ended a team record seven game playoff road losing streak dating back to May 17, 1980.[21]

Milestones

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Transactions

The Flyers were involved in the following transactions from May 25, 1980, the day after the deciding game of the 1980 Stanley Cup Finals, through May 21, 1981, the day of the deciding game of the 1981 Stanley Cup Finals.[24]

Trades

Phil Myre was traded to Colorado on February 26, 1981.
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Players acquired

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Players lost

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Signings

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Draft picks

Philadelphia's picks at the 1980 NHL Entry Draft, which was held at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, on June 11, 1980.[40]

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Farm teams

The Flyers were affiliated with the Maine Mariners of the AHL[42][43] and the Toledo Goaldiggers of the IHL.[44]

Notes

  1. The alternate captain position was abolished from the 1975–76 season through the 1984–85 season.
  2. Clarke was forced to wear number 36 in two road games in late February due to his jersey being stolen.
  3. Cochrane wore number 9 in his first game and number 35 in his following eight games.
  4. Bailey wore number 35 in three of his first five games and number 36 in the other two games.
  5. Adams wore number 36 in his first five games.
  6. Even-strength goal at 0:31 of the third period against Marco Baron
  7. Contract begins with 1981–82 season
  8. Lucas signed with Colorado later in October 1980.
  9. The Flyers traded Barry Dean to the Edmonton Oilers for Ron Areshenkoff and the Oilers' tenth-round pick, 195th overall, on June 11, 1980.[41]

References

General
  • "Philadelphia Flyers 1980–81 roster and statistics". The Internet Hockey Database. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
  • "1980–81 Philadelphia Flyers Roster and Statistics". Hockey-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
  • "Flyers History - Season Overview : 1980–81". Flyers History. FlyersAlumni.net. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
Specific
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  2. "Hockey Book Reviews.com: The Little Book Of Hockey Sweaters". Joe Pelletier. February 6, 2008. Retrieved February 2, 2011.
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  4. "Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyers Game Summary – 28-Feb-81". P. Anson. FlyersHistory.net. Retrieved May 8, 2011.
  5. "Flyers History – Hall of Fame Profile – Bobby Clarke". P. Anson. FlyersHistory.net. Retrieved July 8, 2007.
  6. "Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyers Game Summary – 19-Mar-81". P. Anson. FlyersHistory.net. Retrieved May 8, 2011.
  7. Dinger, Ralph, ed. (2011). The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book 2012. Dan Diamond & Associates. p. 152. ISBN 9781894801225.
  8. "All-Time NHL Results". NHL.com. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
  9. "1980-81 Philadelphia Flyers Schedule and Results". Hockey-Reference.com. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
  10. 2014–15 NHL Official Guide & Record Book, p. 230–32
  11. "33rd NHL All-Star Game". NHL.com. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  12. "Flyers History – Team Awards". P.Anson. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  13. "Skater Records: Most Goals, Period". records.nhl.com. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  14. "NHL Stats". NHL.com. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
  15. "Playoff Skater Records: Fastest Goals, From Start of Playoff Game". records.nhl.com. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  16. "Playoff Team Records: Most Goals, One Team, Playoff Game". records.nhl.com. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  17. "Playoff Team Records: Most Goals, One Team, Playoff Period". records.nhl.com. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  18. "Playoff Skater Records: Most Assists, Playoff Game". records.nhl.com. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  19. "Playoff Skater Records: Most Assists, Playoff Period". records.nhl.com. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  20. 2016–2017 Philadelphia Flyers Media Guide, p. 347
  21. "Flyers History – Philadelphia Flyer Game Summary". P.Anson. Retrieved August 15, 2015. 19-Mar-81 Boston Bruins 3 @ Philadelphia Flyers 5
  22. "Hockey Transactions Search Results". Pro Sports Transactions. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
  23. "Oilers, Flyers make deal". The Ottawa Journal. CP. June 12, 1980. Retrieved December 14, 2014 via Newspapers.com.
  24. "Notice". The Daily News. Huntingdon. UPI. August 12, 1980. Retrieved December 14, 2014 via Newspapers.com.
  25. "Robert Kelly – Notes". NHL.com. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
  26. "Andre Dupont - Notes". NHL.com. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
  27. "Norman Barnes – Notes". NHL.com. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
  28. "The Philadelphia Flyers announced Tuesday left wing Yves Preston,..." UPI. January 6, 1981. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
  29. "Louis Myre – Notes". NHL.com. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
  30. "Ron Flockhart – Notes". NHL.com. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
  31. "The Philadelphia Flyers signed left wing Ilkka Sinisalo, a..." UPI. February 17, 1981. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
  32. "David Logan – Notes". NHL.com. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
  33. "Legends of Hockey -- NHL Player Search -- Player -- Dave Gardner". HHOF.com. Archived from the original on August 2, 2017. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  34. "Dennis Ververgaert – Notes". NHL.com. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
  35. "1978 NHL Amateur Draft -- Danny Lucas". HockeyDraftCentral. Retrieved March 23, 2015.
  36. "Flyers sign Swedes". The Ottawa Journal. Associated Press. May 29, 1980. Retrieved December 14, 2014 via Newspapers.com.
  37. "Flyers Sign Taylor". The Gettysburg Times. Associated Press. June 7, 1980. Retrieved December 19, 2014 via Newspapers.com.
  38. "1980 NHL Entry Draft Picks at hockeydb.com". hockeyDB.com. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  39. "1980 NHL Entry Draft Pick Transactions". Pro Sports Transactions. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
  40. "AHL Franchise Statistics". P. Anson. Flyers History. Retrieved October 26, 2013.
  41. "AHL Season Overview: 1980–81". P. Anson. Flyers History. Retrieved October 26, 2013.
  42. "Non-AHL Affiliates". P. Anson. Flyers History. Retrieved October 26, 2013.

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