Blocked shots count opponent shots the player stops before they reach the goalie. Higher means the player blocks more shots. Below are the top 149 NHL playoff players ranked by Playoff Blocked Shots for 1971-72.
| # | Player | Team | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G. CarrGene Carr 19YC | 0 | |
| 2 | 0 | ||
| 3 | 0 | ||
| 4 | T. IrvineTed Irvine 26YLW | 0 | |
| 5 | 0 | ||
| 6 | 0 | ||
| 7 | 0 | ||
| 8 | 0 | ||
| 9 | G. SatherGlen Sather 27YLW | 0 | |
| 10 | 0 | ||
| 11 | 0 | ||
| 12 | B. ParkBrad Park 22YD | 0 | |
| 13 | 0 | ||
| 14 | 0 | ||
| 15 | J. BucykJohnny Bucyk 36YLW | 0 | |
| 16 | 0 | ||
| 17 | 0 | ||
| 18 | K. HodgeKen Hodge 27YRW | 0 | |
| 19 | 0 | ||
| 20 | 0 | ||
| 21 | 0 | ||
| 22 | 0 | ||
| 23 | 0 | ||
| 24 | B. OrrBobby Orr 23YD | 0 | |
| 25 | 0 | ||
| 26 | 0 | ||
| 27 | 0 | ||
| 28 | 0 | ||
| 29 | G. DoakGary Doak 25YD | 0 | |
| 30 | 0 | ||
| 31 | J. EgersJack Egers 22YRW | 0 | |
| 32 | 0 | ||
| 33 | 0 | ||
| 34 | 0 | ||
| 35 | 0 | ||
| 36 | 0 | ||
| 37 | 0 | ||
| 38 | 0 | ||
| 39 | 0 | ||
| 40 | 0 | ||
| 41 | 0 | ||
| 42 | 0 | ||
| 43 | M. MurphyMike Murphy 20YRW | 0 | |
| 44 | 0 | ||
| 45 | 0 | ||
| 46 | 0 | ||
| 47 | 0 | ||
| 48 | 0 | ||
| 49 | 0 | ||
| 50 | D. HullDennis Hull 26YLW | 0 |