1977–78 Minnesota North Stars season



The 1977–78 Minnesota North Stars season was the team's 11th season in the National Hockey League (NHL). The North Stars finished 5th in the Smythe Division and didn't qualify for the playoffs.

Regular Season
The North Stars were in financial trouble, and at season's end had the worst record in the league at 18-53-9. In June 1978, with both the North Stars and the Cleveland Barons on the verge of folding, the league approved an arrangement in which the two teams were permitted to merge under the ownership of Barons owner George Gund III. The merged franchise continued as the Minnesota North Stars, but assumed the Barons' old place in the Adams Division.

Playoffs

 * The North Stars did not qualify for the post season.

Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes

Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games played; TOI = Time on ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime losses; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average

Awards and Records

 * The North Stars did not win any awards this season.