The 1971–72 Minnesota North Stars season was the Stars' fifth season of operation in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Stars finished in second place in the West Division and qualified for the playoffs, where they lost in the first round to the St. Louis Blues. Offseason Regular season Final standings Schedule and results Playoffs Playoffs For the fourth time in their first five seasons, the North Stars were in the playoffs. Once again, they had a matchup with the Blues in the postseason. The two teams would not meet again in the postseason until 1984. Stanley Cup Quarterfinals St. Louis Blues win 4–3 Player statistics Awards and records Transactions Draft picks Minnesota's draft picks at the 1971 NHL Amateur Draft held at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Quebec. Farm teams See also 1971–72 NHL season References External links Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota North Stars seasons Minnesota North Stars Minnesota North Stars