The 1972–73 California Golden Seals season was the California Golden Seals' sixth season in the NHL. The Seals were hit particularly hard by defections to the new World Hockey Association, dropping 12 points from the previous year and returning to the basement of the West Division. The Seals had the worst record in the National Hockey League with a 13–55–10 record.
The California Golden Seals record in 1971-1972 was better than in 1972-1973.
By stating that their record was 12 points worse than the prior season, one would assume that their record would be worse in 1972-1973 than it was in 1971-1972; however, because NHL records give points for ties along with wins, their record could have been mathematically better on a percentage basis.
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