1978–79 Atlanta Flames season



The 1978–79 Atlanta Flames season was the 7th season for the franchise. The Flames finished 4th in the Patrick Division and lost in the Preliminary round to the Toronto Maple Leafs 2 games to 0.

Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty ,inutes

†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Atlanta. Stats reflect time with the Flames only.

‡Traded mid-season.

Goaltending
Note: GP = Games played; TOI = Time on ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime/shootout losses; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average

Awards and Records

 * Lady Byng Memorial Trophy: Bob MacMillan

Transactions
The Flames were involved in the following transactions during the 1978–79 season.

Draft Picks
Bernhardt Engelbrecht was the first German player selected in the NHL Draft. The Flames selected him in the 12th round.