1926–27 Ottawa Senators season
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The 1926–27 Ottawa Senators
season was the club's tenth season of play in the NHL, 42nd overall. The Senators would win the Stanley Cup for the fourth time in seven years, and eleventh overall including the pre-NHL years.
from his duties. General Manager Dave Gill
would step behind the bench and become the head coach. Buck Boucher
would take over the team captaincy from Cy Denneny
.
, Detroit Cougars and New York Rangers
would all join the league to make it a ten-team league. The NHL also would divide the ten teams into two divisions, and the Senators found themselves in the Canadian Division. This was also the first season that the Stanley Cup
was awarded to the champion of the NHL.
The Senators would win 30 games and earn 64 points, both the highest in the NHL and capture the Prince of Wales Trophy
, win the Canadian Division title, and earn a bye in the opening round of the playoffs. Also,
Denneny would go on to lead the club once again offensively, scoring 17 goals and 23 points, while Hooley Smith
would have a team record 125 penalty minutes. Alec Connell would lead the NHL in wins (30) and be among the league leaders in GAA (1.49) and shutouts (13).
would defeat their cross town rivals, the Montreal Maroons
and face the Senators in a 2 game total goal series, and Ottawa would win it by a score of 5–1, and match up against the Boston Bruins
in the Stanley Cup Finals.
Ottawa Senators 5, Montreal Canadiens 1
Led by Cy Denneny and Alec Connell, the Senators would win a tough 4 game series over the Bruins, winning the Stanley Cup for the fourth time in 7 years.
Ottawa Senators 2, Boston Bruins 0
Goaltending
Goaltending
Ottawa Senators (original)
The Ottawa Senators were an amateur, and later, professional, ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Canada which existed from 1883 to 1954. The club was the first hockey club in Ontario, a founding member of the National Hockey League and played in the NHL from 1917 until 1934...
season was the club's tenth season of play in the NHL, 42nd overall. The Senators would win the Stanley Cup for the fourth time in seven years, and eleventh overall including the pre-NHL years.
Pre-season
Prior to the start of the season, the Senators relieved head coach Alex CurrieAlex Currie
Alex John Currie , was head coach of the original Ottawa Senators for the 1925/26 NHL season and, as a player for the Senators, he won the Stanley Cup in the 1910/11 NHA season.-Playing career:...
from his duties. General Manager Dave Gill
Dave Gill
Dave Gill was head coach of the original Ottawa Senators from 1926 to 1929. He won the Stanley Cup in the 1926–27 season.He died of a heart ailment in 1963 at the age of 72.Source:...
would step behind the bench and become the head coach. Buck Boucher
Buck Boucher
Georges "Buck" Boucher was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played for the Ottawa Senators, Montreal Maroons, and Chicago Black Hawks in the National Hockey League. Born in Ottawa, Ontario, Buck was one of six brothers. His brothers Frank, Bobby and Billy all played in the NHL...
would take over the team captaincy from Cy Denneny
Cy Denneny
Cyril Joseph Denneny was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played for the Ottawa Senators and Boston Bruins in the National Hockey League and the Toronto Blueshirts of the National Hockey Association. His brother Corbett Denneny also played in the NHL.-Early life:Cy Denneny was born...
.
Regular season
The league would expand by three teams, as the Chicago Black HawksChicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...
, Detroit Cougars and New York Rangers
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...
would all join the league to make it a ten-team league. The NHL also would divide the ten teams into two divisions, and the Senators found themselves in the Canadian Division. This was also the first season that the Stanley Cup
Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug...
was awarded to the champion of the NHL.
The Senators would win 30 games and earn 64 points, both the highest in the NHL and capture the Prince of Wales Trophy
Prince of Wales Trophy
The Prince of Wales Trophy, also known as the Wales Trophy, is an award presented by the National Hockey League to the Eastern Conference playoff champions, prior to the final series of games for the Stanley Cup...
, win the Canadian Division title, and earn a bye in the opening round of the playoffs. Also,
Denneny would go on to lead the club once again offensively, scoring 17 goals and 23 points, while Hooley Smith
Hooley Smith
Reginald "Hooley" Smith was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played for the Ottawa Senators, Montreal Maroons, Boston Bruins and New York Americans. He won the Stanley Cup twice, with Ottawa and Montreal...
would have a team record 125 penalty minutes. Alec Connell would lead the NHL in wins (30) and be among the league leaders in GAA (1.49) and shutouts (13).
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | November 18, 1926 | 2-1 | @ Montreal Maroons Montreal Maroons The Montreal Maroons was a professional men's ice hockey team in the National Hockey League . They played in the NHL from 1924 to 1938, winning the Stanley Cup in 1926 and 1935... (1926–27 1926–27 Montreal Maroons season The 1926–27 Montreal Maroons season was the Maroons' third year of operation. After winning the Stanley Cup in 1925–26, the club was not able to defend the championship, losing in the first round of the playoffs to the Montreal Canadiens.-Game log:... ) |
1-0-0 |
| 2 | W | November 20, 1926 | 2–1 OT | New York Americans New York Americans The New York Americans were a professional ice hockey team based in New York, New York from 1925 to 1942. They were the third expansion team in the history of the National Hockey League and the second to play in the United States. The team never won the Stanley Cup, but reached the semifinals... (1926–27 1926–27 New York Americans season The 1926–27 New York Americans season was the second season of the New York Americans. The club added coach Newsy Lalonde and defenceman Red Dutton... ) |
2–0–0 |
| 3 | T | November 25, 1926 | 2–2 OT | @ Toronto St. Patricks Toronto St. Patricks The Toronto St. Patricks professional men's ice hockey team started as an amateur ice hockey organization. In 1919, the club purchased the Toronto National Hockey League franchise from the NHL. The club renamed the franchise the Toronto St. Patricks club and operated the franchise until 1927, when... (1926–27) |
2–0–1 |
| 4 | W | November 27, 1926 | 1–0 OT | Montreal Maroons Montreal Maroons The Montreal Maroons was a professional men's ice hockey team in the National Hockey League . They played in the NHL from 1924 to 1938, winning the Stanley Cup in 1926 and 1935... (1926–27 1926–27 Montreal Maroons season The 1926–27 Montreal Maroons season was the Maroons' third year of operation. After winning the Stanley Cup in 1925–26, the club was not able to defend the championship, losing in the first round of the playoffs to the Montreal Canadiens.-Game log:... ) |
3–0–1 |
| 5 | W | November 30, 1926 | 2–1 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1926–27 1926–27 Boston Bruins season The 1926–27 Boston Bruins season was the team's third in the NHL. The Bruins finished second in the American Division, making the playoffs for the first time in franchise history... ) |
4–0–1 |
| 6 | W | December 4, 1926 | 4–1 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1926–27 1926–27 Montreal Canadiens season The 1926–27 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 18th season, and tenth in the National Hockey League . The team rebounded from its last place finish to place second in the Canadian Division and qualify for the playoffs... ) |
5–0–1 |
| 7 | W | December 7, 1926 | 3–2 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1926–27 1926–27 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1926–27 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's first season. Chicago was awarded an NHL franchise. The Hawks were founded by coffee tycoon Frederic McLaughlin, and most of the teams players came from the Portland Rosebuds of the Western Canada Hockey League, which had folded the previous... ) |
6–0–1 |
| 8 | W | December 9, 1926 | 3–1 | @ Detroit Cougars Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1926–27 1926–27 Detroit Cougars season The 1926–27 Detroit Cougars season was the first season of National Hockey League hockey in Detroit, Michigan. The Detroit Cougars scored 28 points, finished at the bottom of the American Division as well as the league and failed to make the playoffs in their inaugural year.-Founding:On May 15,... ) |
7–0–1 |
| 9 | W | December 11, 1926 | 2–1 | Toronto St. Patricks Toronto St. Patricks The Toronto St. Patricks professional men's ice hockey team started as an amateur ice hockey organization. In 1919, the club purchased the Toronto National Hockey League franchise from the NHL. The club renamed the franchise the Toronto St. Patricks club and operated the franchise until 1927, when... (1926–27) |
8–0–1 |
| 10 | W | December 14, 1926 | 2–0 | @ New York Americans New York Americans The New York Americans were a professional ice hockey team based in New York, New York from 1925 to 1942. They were the third expansion team in the history of the National Hockey League and the second to play in the United States. The team never won the Stanley Cup, but reached the semifinals... (1926–27 1926–27 New York Americans season The 1926–27 New York Americans season was the second season of the New York Americans. The club added coach Newsy Lalonde and defenceman Red Dutton... ) |
9–0–1 |
| 11 | L | December 16, 1926 | 0–5 | Detroit Cougars Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1926–27 1926–27 Detroit Cougars season The 1926–27 Detroit Cougars season was the first season of National Hockey League hockey in Detroit, Michigan. The Detroit Cougars scored 28 points, finished at the bottom of the American Division as well as the league and failed to make the playoffs in their inaugural year.-Founding:On May 15,... ) |
9–1–1 |
| 12 | T | December 18, 1926 | 0–0 OT | @ Montreal Maroons Montreal Maroons The Montreal Maroons was a professional men's ice hockey team in the National Hockey League . They played in the NHL from 1924 to 1938, winning the Stanley Cup in 1926 and 1935... (1926–27 1926–27 Montreal Maroons season The 1926–27 Montreal Maroons season was the Maroons' third year of operation. After winning the Stanley Cup in 1925–26, the club was not able to defend the championship, losing in the first round of the playoffs to the Montreal Canadiens.-Game log:... ) |
9–1–2 |
| 13 | W | December 23, 1926 | 1–0 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1926–27 1926–27 New York Rangers season The 1926–27 New York Rangers season was the hockey team's first. The team placed first in the new American Division and qualified for the playoffs, losing to the Boston Bruins-Off-season:... ) |
10–1–2 |
| 14 | W | December 28, 1926 | 3–2 OT | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1926–27 1926–27 New York Rangers season The 1926–27 New York Rangers season was the hockey team's first. The team placed first in the new American Division and qualified for the playoffs, losing to the Boston Bruins-Off-season:... ) |
11–1–2 |
| 15 | W | January 1, 1927 | 2–1 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1926–27 1926–27 Montreal Canadiens season The 1926–27 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 18th season, and tenth in the National Hockey League . The team rebounded from its last place finish to place second in the Canadian Division and qualify for the playoffs... ) |
12–1–2 |
| 16 | L | January 4, 1927 | 1–2 OT | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1926–27 1926–27 Boston Bruins season The 1926–27 Boston Bruins season was the team's third in the NHL. The Bruins finished second in the American Division, making the playoffs for the first time in franchise history... ) |
12–2–2 |
| 17 | W | January 8, 1927 | 2–0 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1926–27 1926–27 Montreal Canadiens season The 1926–27 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 18th season, and tenth in the National Hockey League . The team rebounded from its last place finish to place second in the Canadian Division and qualify for the playoffs... ) |
13–2–2 |
| 18 | W | January 11, 1927 | 4–1 | Toronto St. Patricks Toronto St. Patricks The Toronto St. Patricks professional men's ice hockey team started as an amateur ice hockey organization. In 1919, the club purchased the Toronto National Hockey League franchise from the NHL. The club renamed the franchise the Toronto St. Patricks club and operated the franchise until 1927, when... (1926–27) |
14–2–2 |
| 19 | W | January 13, 1927 | 3–1 | @ Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh Pirates (NHL) The Pittsburgh Pirates were an American professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League , based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from 1925–26 to 1929–30. The nickname comes from the baseball team also based in the city... (1926–27 1926–27 Pittsburgh Pirates (NHL) season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... ) |
15–2–2 |
| 20 | W | January 15, 1927 | 5–4 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1926–27 1926–27 Boston Bruins season The 1926–27 Boston Bruins season was the team's third in the NHL. The Bruins finished second in the American Division, making the playoffs for the first time in franchise history... ) |
16–2–2 |
| 21 | L | January 18, 1927 | 1–6 | Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh Pirates (NHL) The Pittsburgh Pirates were an American professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League , based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from 1925–26 to 1929–30. The nickname comes from the baseball team also based in the city... (1926–27 1926–27 Pittsburgh Pirates (NHL) season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... ) |
16–3–2 |
| 22 | W | January 22, 1927 | 1–0 | Montreal Maroons Montreal Maroons The Montreal Maroons was a professional men's ice hockey team in the National Hockey League . They played in the NHL from 1924 to 1938, winning the Stanley Cup in 1926 and 1935... (1926–27 1926–27 Montreal Maroons season The 1926–27 Montreal Maroons season was the Maroons' third year of operation. After winning the Stanley Cup in 1925–26, the club was not able to defend the championship, losing in the first round of the playoffs to the Montreal Canadiens.-Game log:... ) |
17–3–2 |
| 23 | L | January 25, 1927 | 1–6 | @ New York Americans New York Americans The New York Americans were a professional ice hockey team based in New York, New York from 1925 to 1942. They were the third expansion team in the history of the National Hockey League and the second to play in the United States. The team never won the Stanley Cup, but reached the semifinals... (1926–27 1926–27 New York Americans season The 1926–27 New York Americans season was the second season of the New York Americans. The club added coach Newsy Lalonde and defenceman Red Dutton... ) |
17–4–2 |
| 24 | W | January 27, 1927 | 3–1 | Detroit Cougars Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1926–27 1926–27 Detroit Cougars season The 1926–27 Detroit Cougars season was the first season of National Hockey League hockey in Detroit, Michigan. The Detroit Cougars scored 28 points, finished at the bottom of the American Division as well as the league and failed to make the playoffs in their inaugural year.-Founding:On May 15,... ) |
18–4–2 |
| 25 | T | January 29, 1927 | 0–0 OT | @ Montreal Maroons Montreal Maroons The Montreal Maroons was a professional men's ice hockey team in the National Hockey League . They played in the NHL from 1924 to 1938, winning the Stanley Cup in 1926 and 1935... (1926–27 1926–27 Montreal Maroons season The 1926–27 Montreal Maroons season was the Maroons' third year of operation. After winning the Stanley Cup in 1925–26, the club was not able to defend the championship, losing in the first round of the playoffs to the Montreal Canadiens.-Game log:... ) |
18–4–3 |
| 26 | L | February 1, 1927 | 2–4 | New York Americans New York Americans The New York Americans were a professional ice hockey team based in New York, New York from 1925 to 1942. They were the third expansion team in the history of the National Hockey League and the second to play in the United States. The team never won the Stanley Cup, but reached the semifinals... (1926–27 1926–27 New York Americans season The 1926–27 New York Americans season was the second season of the New York Americans. The club added coach Newsy Lalonde and defenceman Red Dutton... ) |
18–5–3 |
| 27 | W | February 5, 1927 | 2–1 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1926–27 1926–27 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1926–27 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's first season. Chicago was awarded an NHL franchise. The Hawks were founded by coffee tycoon Frederic McLaughlin, and most of the teams players came from the Portland Rosebuds of the Western Canada Hockey League, which had folded the previous... ) |
19–5–3 |
| 28 | L | February 9, 1927 | 3–5 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1926–27 1926–27 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1926–27 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's first season. Chicago was awarded an NHL franchise. The Hawks were founded by coffee tycoon Frederic McLaughlin, and most of the teams players came from the Portland Rosebuds of the Western Canada Hockey League, which had folded the previous... ) |
19–6–3 |
| 29 | W | February 12, 1927 | 1–0 | @ Toronto St. Patricks Toronto St. Patricks The Toronto St. Patricks professional men's ice hockey team started as an amateur ice hockey organization. In 1919, the club purchased the Toronto National Hockey League franchise from the NHL. The club renamed the franchise the Toronto St. Patricks club and operated the franchise until 1927, when... (1926–27) |
20–6–3 |
| 30 | T | February 15, 1927 | 2–2 OT | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1926–27 1926–27 New York Rangers season The 1926–27 New York Rangers season was the hockey team's first. The team placed first in the new American Division and qualified for the playoffs, losing to the Boston Bruins-Off-season:... ) |
20–6–4 |
| 31 | W | February 17, 1927 | 2–1 | @ Detroit Cougars Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1926–27 1926–27 Detroit Cougars season The 1926–27 Detroit Cougars season was the first season of National Hockey League hockey in Detroit, Michigan. The Detroit Cougars scored 28 points, finished at the bottom of the American Division as well as the league and failed to make the playoffs in their inaugural year.-Founding:On May 15,... ) |
21–6–4 |
| 32 | W | February 19, 1927 | 1–0 | Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh Pirates (NHL) The Pittsburgh Pirates were an American professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League , based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from 1925–26 to 1929–30. The nickname comes from the baseball team also based in the city... (1926–27 1926–27 Pittsburgh Pirates (NHL) season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... ) |
22–6–4 |
| 33 | W | February 22, 1927 | 2–1 OT | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1926–27 1926–27 Montreal Canadiens season The 1926–27 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 18th season, and tenth in the National Hockey League . The team rebounded from its last place finish to place second in the Canadian Division and qualify for the playoffs... ) |
23–6–4 |
| 34 | W | February 24, 1927 | 1–0 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1926–27 1926–27 New York Rangers season The 1926–27 New York Rangers season was the hockey team's first. The team placed first in the new American Division and qualified for the playoffs, losing to the Boston Bruins-Off-season:... ) |
24–6–4 |
| 35 | L | February 26, 1927 | 2–3 OT | @ New York Americans New York Americans The New York Americans were a professional ice hockey team based in New York, New York from 1925 to 1942. They were the third expansion team in the history of the National Hockey League and the second to play in the United States. The team never won the Stanley Cup, but reached the semifinals... (1926–27 1926–27 New York Americans season The 1926–27 New York Americans season was the second season of the New York Americans. The club added coach Newsy Lalonde and defenceman Red Dutton... ) |
24–7–4 |
| 36 | W | March 3, 1927 | 2–1 | @ Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh Pirates (NHL) The Pittsburgh Pirates were an American professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League , based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from 1925–26 to 1929–30. The nickname comes from the baseball team also based in the city... (1926–27 1926–27 Pittsburgh Pirates (NHL) season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltendingNote: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals... ) |
25–7–4 |
| 37 | L | March 5, 1927 | 1–2 OT | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1926–27 1926–27 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1926–27 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's first season. Chicago was awarded an NHL franchise. The Hawks were founded by coffee tycoon Frederic McLaughlin, and most of the teams players came from the Portland Rosebuds of the Western Canada Hockey League, which had folded the previous... ) |
25–8–4 |
| 38 | L | March 10, 1927 | 0–1 | Montreal Maroons Montreal Maroons The Montreal Maroons was a professional men's ice hockey team in the National Hockey League . They played in the NHL from 1924 to 1938, winning the Stanley Cup in 1926 and 1935... (1926–27 1926–27 Montreal Maroons season The 1926–27 Montreal Maroons season was the Maroons' third year of operation. After winning the Stanley Cup in 1925–26, the club was not able to defend the championship, losing in the first round of the playoffs to the Montreal Canadiens.-Game log:... ) |
25–9–4 |
| 39 | W | March 12, 1927 | 4–3 | New York Americans New York Americans The New York Americans were a professional ice hockey team based in New York, New York from 1925 to 1942. They were the third expansion team in the history of the National Hockey League and the second to play in the United States. The team never won the Stanley Cup, but reached the semifinals... (1926–27 1926–27 New York Americans season The 1926–27 New York Americans season was the second season of the New York Americans. The club added coach Newsy Lalonde and defenceman Red Dutton... ) |
26–9–4 |
| 40 | L | March 15, 1927 | 1–4 | @ Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... (1926–27 1926–27 Montreal Canadiens season The 1926–27 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 18th season, and tenth in the National Hockey League . The team rebounded from its last place finish to place second in the Canadian Division and qualify for the playoffs... ) |
26–10–4 |
| 41 | W | March 17, 1927 | 1–0 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1926–27 1926–27 Boston Bruins season The 1926–27 Boston Bruins season was the team's third in the NHL. The Bruins finished second in the American Division, making the playoffs for the first time in franchise history... ) |
27–10–4 |
| 42 | W | March 19, 1927 | 2–0 | @ Toronto St. Patricks Toronto St. Patricks The Toronto St. Patricks professional men's ice hockey team started as an amateur ice hockey organization. In 1919, the club purchased the Toronto National Hockey League franchise from the NHL. The club renamed the franchise the Toronto St. Patricks club and operated the franchise until 1927, when... (1926–27) |
28–10–4 |
| 43 | W | March 24, 1927 | 4–0 | Toronto St. Patricks Toronto St. Patricks The Toronto St. Patricks professional men's ice hockey team started as an amateur ice hockey organization. In 1919, the club purchased the Toronto National Hockey League franchise from the NHL. The club renamed the franchise the Toronto St. Patricks club and operated the franchise until 1927, when... (1926–27) |
29–10–4 |
| 44 | W | March 26, 1927 | 3–2 | @ Montreal Maroons Montreal Maroons The Montreal Maroons was a professional men's ice hockey team in the National Hockey League . They played in the NHL from 1924 to 1938, winning the Stanley Cup in 1926 and 1935... (1926–27 1926–27 Montreal Maroons season The 1926–27 Montreal Maroons season was the Maroons' third year of operation. After winning the Stanley Cup in 1925–26, the club was not able to defend the championship, losing in the first round of the playoffs to the Montreal Canadiens.-Game log:... ) |
30–10–4 |
Playoffs
The Montreal CanadiensMontreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...
would defeat their cross town rivals, the Montreal Maroons
Montreal Maroons
The Montreal Maroons was a professional men's ice hockey team in the National Hockey League . They played in the NHL from 1924 to 1938, winning the Stanley Cup in 1926 and 1935...
and face the Senators in a 2 game total goal series, and Ottawa would win it by a score of 5–1, and match up against the Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...
in the Stanley Cup Finals.
Ottawa Senators 5, Montreal Canadiens 1
| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | Record |
| 1 | April 2 | Ottawa Senators | 4–0 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... |
1–0 |
| 2 | April 4 | Montreal Canadiens Montreal Canadiens The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ... |
1–1 | Ottawa Senators | 1–0–1 |
Led by Cy Denneny and Alec Connell, the Senators would win a tough 4 game series over the Bruins, winning the Stanley Cup for the fourth time in 7 years.
Ottawa Senators 2, Boston Bruins 0
| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | Record |
| 1 | April 7 | Ottawa Senators | 0–0 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... |
0–0–1 |
| 2 | April 9 | Ottawa Senators | 3–1 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... |
1–0–1 |
| 3 | April 11 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... |
1–1 | Ottawa Senators | 1–0–2 |
| 4 | April 13 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... |
1–3 | Ottawa Senators | 2–0–2 |
Regular season
Scoring| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cy Denneny Cy Denneny Cyril Joseph Denneny was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played for the Ottawa Senators and Boston Bruins in the National Hockey League and the Toronto Blueshirts of the National Hockey Association. His brother Corbett Denneny also played in the NHL.-Early life:Cy Denneny was born... |
42 | 17 | 6 | 23 | 16 |
| King Clancy King Clancy Francis Michael "King" Clancy was a Canadian professional ice hockey player, referee, coach and executive. Clancy played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs. He was a member of three Stanley Cup championship teams and won All-Star honours... |
43 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 78 |
| Hec Kilrea Hec Kilrea Hector Joseph "Hurricane" Kilrea was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward. He played for the Ottawa Senators, Detroit Falcons, Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League... |
42 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 48 |
| Frank Finnigan Frank Finnigan Francis Arthur Clarence "The Shawville Express" Finnigan was a Canadian ice hockey professional forward who played in the National Hockey League from 1923 to 1937. During this time, he played for the Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, and St... |
36 | 15 | 1 | 16 | 52 |
| Hooley Smith Hooley Smith Reginald "Hooley" Smith was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played for the Ottawa Senators, Montreal Maroons, Boston Bruins and New York Americans. He won the Stanley Cup twice, with Ottawa and Montreal... |
43 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 125 |
| Frank Nighbor Frank Nighbor Julius Francis "Pembroke Peach" Nighbor was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League and National Hockey Association and Toronto Maple Leafs of the NHL, Toronto Blueshirts of the NHA and Vancouver Millionaires of the Pacific... |
38 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 26 |
| Georges Boucher | 40 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 115 |
| Jack Adams | 40 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 66 |
| Alex Smith Alex Smith Alexander Douglas Smith is a professional American football player and starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. Smith was drafted with the 1st-overall pick in the 1st round of the 2005 NFL Draft by San Francisco from the University of Utah... |
42 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 58 |
| Ed Gorman Edwin Gorman Edwin Frederick "Ed" Gorman was a Canadian ice hockey player. He played in the NHL for the Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Maple Leafs... |
41 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 |
| Milt Halliday Milt Halliday Samuel Milton Halliday was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League for the Ottawa Senators from 1926 until 1929, and was a member of the Stanley Cup-winning team of 1927.... |
38 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Alec Connell | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Stan Jackson Stan Jackson Stanton James Jackson was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played 5 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Toronto St. Pats, Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators. He won a Stanley Cup championship in 1922 with the Toronto St. Pats.... |
8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T | GA | GAA | SA | SV | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Connell | 2782 | 44 | 30 | 10 | 4 | 69 | 1.49 | 13 | |||
| Team: | 2782 | 44 | 30 | 10 | 4 | 69 | 1.49 | 13 |
Playoffs
Scoring| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cy Denneny Cy Denneny Cyril Joseph Denneny was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played for the Ottawa Senators and Boston Bruins in the National Hockey League and the Toronto Blueshirts of the National Hockey Association. His brother Corbett Denneny also played in the NHL.-Early life:Cy Denneny was born... |
6 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Frank Finnigan Frank Finnigan Francis Arthur Clarence "The Shawville Express" Finnigan was a Canadian ice hockey professional forward who played in the National Hockey League from 1923 to 1937. During this time, he played for the Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, and St... |
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| King Clancy King Clancy Francis Michael "King" Clancy was a Canadian professional ice hockey player, referee, coach and executive. Clancy played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs. He was a member of three Stanley Cup championship teams and won All-Star honours... |
6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| Hec Kilrea Hec Kilrea Hector Joseph "Hurricane" Kilrea was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward. He played for the Ottawa Senators, Detroit Falcons, Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League... |
6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Frank Nighbor Frank Nighbor Julius Francis "Pembroke Peach" Nighbor was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League and National Hockey Association and Toronto Maple Leafs of the NHL, Toronto Blueshirts of the NHA and Vancouver Millionaires of the Pacific... |
6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Hooley Smith Hooley Smith Reginald "Hooley" Smith was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played for the Ottawa Senators, Montreal Maroons, Boston Bruins and New York Americans. He won the Stanley Cup twice, with Ottawa and Montreal... |
6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 16 |
| Jack Adams | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Georges Boucher | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 |
| Alec Connell | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Gorman Edwin Gorman Edwin Frederick "Ed" Gorman was a Canadian ice hockey player. He played in the NHL for the Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Maple Leafs... |
6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milt Halliday Milt Halliday Samuel Milton Halliday was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League for the Ottawa Senators from 1926 until 1929, and was a member of the Stanley Cup-winning team of 1927.... |
6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Smith Alex Smith Alexander Douglas Smith is a professional American football player and starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. Smith was drafted with the 1st-overall pick in the 1st round of the 2005 NFL Draft by San Francisco from the University of Utah... |
6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T | GA | GAA | SA | SV | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Connell | 400 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.60 | 2 | |||
| Team: | 400 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.60 | 2 |