26th National Hockey League All-Star Game


The 26th National Hockey League All-Star Game was held in the Madison Square Garden in New York City, home of the New York Rangers, on January 30, 1973. It was the first time that the All-Star Game was held in New York. The East Division All-Stars defeated the West Division All-Stars 5–4. Greg Polis was named the game's most valuable player.

League business

Clarence Campbell, president of the NHL announced that the NHL was expanding to Kansas City and Washington, D.C.

Lineups

East Division All-Stars

Coach: Tom Johnson

West Division All-Stars

Coach: Billy Reay
G = Goaltenders; D = Defenceman; C = Center; LW/RW = Left Wing/Right Wing
Source: Podnieks

Game summary

Goaltenders :
  • East: Villemure, Giacomin.
  • West: T. Esposito, Vachon.
Shots on goal :
Referee : Bill Friday
Linesmen : Neil Armstrong, John D'Amico
Source: Podnieks