Standings for October 19, 1972

Eastern Division
Team GP W L T Pts Pct GF GA
Cleveland Crusaders 5 5 0 0 10 1.00019 11
New England Whalers 4 3 1 0 6 0.75015 9
Quebec Nordiques 3 2 1 0 4 0.66710 5
New York Raiders 5 2 3 0 4 0.40021 19
Ottawa Nationals 4 1 3 0 2 0.25021 24
Philadelphia Blazers 3 0 3 0 0 0.0005 13

Western Division
Team GP W L T Pts Pct GF GA
Los Angeles Sharks 4 3 1 0 6 0.75016 7
Houston Aeros 5 3 2 0 6 0.60013 14
Alberta Oilers 5 3 2 0 6 0.60017 17
Winnipeg Jets 4 2 2 0 4 0.50014 15
Minnesota Fighting Saints 4 1 3 0 2 0.2508 16
Chicago Cougars 4 0 4 0 0 0.0007 16