Regulation wins count wins before overtime or a shootout. Higher means the team wins more games in the first 60 minutes. Below are all 32 NHL teams ranked by Regular Season Regulation Wins in the 1972-73 regular season.
| # | Team | RW | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52 | ||
| 2 | 51 | ||
| 3 | 47 | ||
| 4 | 42 | ||
| 5 | 37 | ||
| 6 | 37 | ||
| 7 | 37 | ||
| 8 | 37 | ||
| 9 | 32 | ||
| 10 | 32 | ||
| 11 | 31 | ||
| 12 | 27 | ||
| 13 | 25 | ||
| 14 | 22 | ||
| 15 | 16 | ||
| 16 | 12 |