1970–71 Minnesota North Stars season
| 1970–71 Minnesota North Stars | |
|---|---|
| Division | 4th West |
| 1970–71 record | 28–34–16 |
| Home record | 16–15–8 |
| Road record | 12–19–8 |
| Goals for | 191 |
| Goals against | 223 |
| Team information | |
| General manager | Wren Blair |
| Coach | Jack Gordon |
| Captain | Ted Harris |
| Alternate captains | J. P. Parise Barry Gibbs |
| Arena | Met Center |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Bill Goldsworthy (34) Danny Grant (34) |
| Assists | Jude Drouin(52) |
| Points | Jude Drouin (68) |
| Penalty minutes | Barry Gibbs (132) |
| Wins | Cesare Maniago (19) |
| Goals against average | Gump Worsley (2.50) |
The 1970–71 Minnesota North Stars season was the North Stars' fourth season.
Coached by Jack Gordon, the team compiled a record of 28–34–16 for 72 points, to finish the regular season 4th in the West Division. In the playoffs they won the quarter-finals in a 4–2 upset over the St. Louis Blues, becoming the first expansion team to defeat the three-time Stanley Cup finalists in the playoffs. While the North Stars ultimately lost in the semi-finals 4–2 to the eventual champion Montreal Canadiens under the revised playoff format, they did become the first expansion team to win postseason games against an Original Six opponent.