Claim: 1973–74 Chicago Black Hawks season (the Hawks' 48th season in the NHL) had eight teams in the west division, one of which was the Philadelphia Flyers
Evidence: The 1973–74 Chicago Black Hawks season was the Hawks' 48th season in the NHL, and the club was coming off their fourth consecutive first-place finish in 1972–73, as they finished on top of the West Division with a 42–27–9 record, earning 93 points. Philadelphia Flyers Chicago Black Hawks Los Angeles Kings Atlanta Flames Pittsburgh Penguins St. Louis Blues Minnesota North Stars California Golden Seals