From the WHA to the NHL
June 22, 1979: Former WHA teams the Edmonton Oilers, Hartford Whalers, Quebec Nordiques and Winnipeg Jets joined the NHL, as it expanded to 21 teams.
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1970s
March 20, 1971
Dryden vs. Dryden in goal
Nov. 9, 1971
Atlanta and Islanders join NHL
March 29, 1973
Clarke reaches 100-point plateau
May 19, 1974
Expansion Flyers win Stanley Cup
June 11, 1974
K.C. and Washington receive franchises
Oct. 8, 1975
Jarvis plays in first game
Feb. 7, 1976
Sittler sets record with 10-point game
April 3, 1977
Habs win record 60 games
April 1, 1978
Bossy becomes 1st rookie to score 50
June 13, 1978
Barons and North Stars merge
June 22, 1979
Four WHA teams join the NHL
Nov. 28, 1979
Goalie Smith credited with goal
Feb. 24, 1980
Gretzky youngest 100-point scorer
March 9, 1980
Gordie, Marty and Mark skate together
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