1928–29 Toronto Maple Leafs season
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The 1928–29 Toronto Maple Leafs season featured the Maple Leafs first play-off appearance. After finishing in third position in the Canadian Division, the Maple Leafs defeated the Detroit Cougars before losing to the New York Rangers
in the semi-finals.
The Leafs next faced the New York Rangers
in a best-of-three series, losing 2-0.
Goaltending
Goaltending
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...
in the semi-finals.
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W | November 15, 1928 | 2–0 | 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... (1928–29 1928–29 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1928–29 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's third season of play. The Hawks would miss the playoffs for the second straight season.-Regular season:... ) |
1–0–0 |
| 2 | W | November 17, 1928 | 4–2 | 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 ... (1928–29 1928–29 Montreal Canadiens season The 1927–28 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 20th season, and 12th in the National Hockey League . The team repeated its first-place finish in the Canadian Division and qualified for the playoffs... ) |
2–0–0 |
| 3 | L | November 20, 1928 | 1–4 | @ Ottawa Senators 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... (1928–29 1928–29 Ottawa Senators season The 1928–29 Ottawa Senators season was the club's 12th season in the NHL, 44th over-all. The Senators financial troubles would continue, as the team sold Punch Broadbent to the New York Americans... ) |
2–1–0 |
| 4 | L | November 22, 1928 | 0–3 | @ 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... (1928–29 1928–29 New York Americans season The 1928–29 New York Americans season was the fourth season of play of the Americans. After finishing out of the playoffs in the first three seasons, the team placed second in its division to make the playoffs for the first time. The team met the New York Rangers for a two-game total-goals series... ) |
2–2–0 |
| 5 | W | November 24, 1928 | 4–1 | 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... (1928–29 1928–29 Montreal Maroons 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... ) |
3–2–0 |
| 6 | L | November 27, 1928 | 0–4 | @ 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... (1928–29 1928–29 Montreal Maroons 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... ) |
3–3–0 |
| 7 | W | December 1, 1928 | 3–0 | 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... (1928–29 1928–29 New York Americans season The 1928–29 New York Americans season was the fourth season of play of the Americans. After finishing out of the playoffs in the first three seasons, the team placed second in its division to make the playoffs for the first time. The team met the New York Rangers for a two-game total-goals series... ) |
4–3–0 |
| 8 | W | December 4, 1928 | 3–1 | @ 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 ... (1928–29 1928–29 Montreal Canadiens season The 1927–28 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 20th season, and 12th in the National Hockey League . The team repeated its first-place finish in the Canadian Division and qualified for the playoffs... ) |
5–3–0 |
| 9 | L | December 8, 1928 | 1–2 OT | Ottawa Senators 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... (1928–29 1928–29 Ottawa Senators season The 1928–29 Ottawa Senators season was the club's 12th season in the NHL, 44th over-all. The Senators financial troubles would continue, as the team sold Punch Broadbent to the New York Americans... ) |
5–4–0 |
| 10 | L | December 11, 1928 | 2–3 | @ 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... (1928–29 1928–29 New York Rangers season The 1928–29 New York Rangers season was the third season for the team in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Rangers finished in second place in the American Division with a 21–13–10 record and qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs. In the postseason, the Rangers won series... ) |
5–5–0 |
| 11 | W | December 15, 1928 | 2–0 | 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... (1928–29 1928–29 Boston Bruins season The 1928–29 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' fifth season in the NHL. Boston defended its American Division title, and went on to defeat the New York Rangers in the Final to become the third American-based team to become Stanley Cup champions.... ) |
6–5–0 |
| 12 | L | December 20, 1928 | 3–6 | @ 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... (1928–29 1928–29 Montreal Maroons 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... ) |
6–6–0 |
| 13 | L | December 22, 1928 | 2–3 | 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... (1928–29 1928–29 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... ) |
6–7–0 |
| 14 | W | December 25, 1928 | 4–1 | 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... (1928–29 1928–29 Montreal Maroons 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... ) |
7–7–0 |
| 15 | W | December 27, 1928 | 2–0 | @ 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... (1928–29 1928–29 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... ) |
8–7–0 |
| 16 | W | December 29, 1928 | 4–3 | 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... (1928–29 1928–29 Detroit Cougars season The 1928–29 Detroit Cougars season was the third season of play for the Detroit National Hockey League franchise. The Cougars placed third in the American Division to advance to the playoffs for the first time... ) |
9–7–0 |
| 17 | L | January 1, 1929 | 2–3 | 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... (1928–29 1928–29 New York Rangers season The 1928–29 New York Rangers season was the third season for the team in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Rangers finished in second place in the American Division with a 21–13–10 record and qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs. In the postseason, the Rangers won series... ) |
9–8–0 |
| 18 | W | January 3, 1929 | 2–0 | @ 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... (1928–29 1928–29 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1928–29 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's third season of play. The Hawks would miss the playoffs for the second straight season.-Regular season:... ) |
10–8–0 |
| 19 | W | January 5, 1929 | 3–1 | Ottawa Senators 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... (1928–29 1928–29 Ottawa Senators season The 1928–29 Ottawa Senators season was the club's 12th season in the NHL, 44th over-all. The Senators financial troubles would continue, as the team sold Punch Broadbent to the New York Americans... ) |
11–8–0 |
| 20 | L | January 8, 1929 | 2–5 | @ 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... (1928–29 1928–29 Boston Bruins season The 1928–29 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' fifth season in the NHL. Boston defended its American Division title, and went on to defeat the New York Rangers in the Final to become the third American-based team to become Stanley Cup champions.... ) |
11–9–0 |
| 21 | L | January 10, 1929 | 0–2 | @ 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... (1928–29 1928–29 New York Americans season The 1928–29 New York Americans season was the fourth season of play of the Americans. After finishing out of the playoffs in the first three seasons, the team placed second in its division to make the playoffs for the first time. The team met the New York Rangers for a two-game total-goals series... ) |
11–10–0 |
| 22 | L | January 12, 1929 | 0–1 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... (1928–29 1928–29 New York Americans season The 1928–29 New York Americans season was the fourth season of play of the Americans. After finishing out of the playoffs in the first three seasons, the team placed second in its division to make the playoffs for the first time. The team met the New York Rangers for a two-game total-goals series... ) |
11–11–0 |
| 23 | T | January 17, 1929 | 1–1 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 ... (1928–29 1928–29 Montreal Canadiens season The 1927–28 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 20th season, and 12th in the National Hockey League . The team repeated its first-place finish in the Canadian Division and qualified for the playoffs... ) |
11–11–1 |
| 24 | L | January 20, 1929 | 1–2 | @ 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... (1928–29 1928–29 Detroit Cougars season The 1928–29 Detroit Cougars season was the third season of play for the Detroit National Hockey League franchise. The Cougars placed third in the American Division to advance to the playoffs for the first time... ) |
11–12–1 |
| 25 | L | January 22, 1929 | 0–1 | @ 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... (1928–29 1928–29 New York Rangers season The 1928–29 New York Rangers season was the third season for the team in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Rangers finished in second place in the American Division with a 21–13–10 record and qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs. In the postseason, the Rangers won series... ) |
11–13–1 |
| 26 | T | January 24, 1929 | 1–1 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 ... (1928–29 1928–29 Montreal Canadiens season The 1927–28 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 20th season, and 12th in the National Hockey League . The team repeated its first-place finish in the Canadian Division and qualified for the playoffs... ) |
11–13–2 |
| 27 | W | January 26, 1929 | 2–0 | 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... (1928–29 1928–29 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1928–29 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's third season of play. The Hawks would miss the playoffs for the second straight season.-Regular season:... ) |
12–13–2 |
| 28 | L | January 29, 1929 | 2–4 OT | @ Ottawa Senators 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... (1928–29 1928–29 Ottawa Senators season The 1928–29 Ottawa Senators season was the club's 12th season in the NHL, 44th over-all. The Senators financial troubles would continue, as the team sold Punch Broadbent to the New York Americans... ) |
12–14–2 |
| 29 | L | January 31, 1929 | 1–3 | 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... (1928–29 1928–29 Boston Bruins season The 1928–29 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' fifth season in the NHL. Boston defended its American Division title, and went on to defeat the New York Rangers in the Final to become the third American-based team to become Stanley Cup champions.... ) |
12–15–2 |
| 30 | W | February 2, 1929 | 3–0 | @ 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... (1928–29 1928–29 Boston Bruins season The 1928–29 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' fifth season in the NHL. Boston defended its American Division title, and went on to defeat the New York Rangers in the Final to become the third American-based team to become Stanley Cup champions.... ) |
13–15–2 |
| 31 | W | February 3, 1929 | 3–1 | @ 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... (1928–29 1928–29 New York Americans season The 1928–29 New York Americans season was the fourth season of play of the Americans. After finishing out of the playoffs in the first three seasons, the team placed second in its division to make the playoffs for the first time. The team met the New York Rangers for a two-game total-goals series... ) |
14–15–2 |
| 32 | T | February 5, 1929 | 0–0 OT | @ 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... (1928–29 1928–29 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... ) |
14–15–3 |
| 33 | W | February 9, 1929 | 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... (1928–29 1928–29 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... ) |
15–15–3 |
| 34 | W | February 14, 1929 | 3–1 | 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... (1928–29 1928–29 New York Rangers season The 1928–29 New York Rangers season was the third season for the team in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Rangers finished in second place in the American Division with a 21–13–10 record and qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs. In the postseason, the Rangers won series... ) |
16–15–3 |
| 35 | W | February 16, 1929 | 3–0 | 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... (1928–29 1928–29 Montreal Maroons 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... ) |
17–15–3 |
| 36 | L | February 17, 1929 | 0–2 | @ 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... (1928–29 1928–29 Detroit Cougars season The 1928–29 Detroit Cougars season was the third season of play for the Detroit National Hockey League franchise. The Cougars placed third in the American Division to advance to the playoffs for the first time... ) |
17–16–3 |
| 37 | W | February 23, 1929 | 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 ... (1928–29 1928–29 Montreal Canadiens season The 1927–28 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 20th season, and 12th in the National Hockey League . The team repeated its first-place finish in the Canadian Division and qualified for the playoffs... ) |
18–16–3 |
| 38 | W | February 28, 1929 | 4–0 | @ 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... (1928–29 1928–29 Montreal Maroons 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... ) |
19–16–3 |
| 39 | T | March 2, 1929 | 1–1 OT | Ottawa Senators 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... (1928–29 1928–29 Ottawa Senators season The 1928–29 Ottawa Senators season was the club's 12th season in the NHL, 44th over-all. The Senators financial troubles would continue, as the team sold Punch Broadbent to the New York Americans... ) |
19–16–4 |
| 40 | T | March 7, 1929 | 1–1 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... (1928–29 1928–29 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1928–29 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's third season of play. The Hawks would miss the playoffs for the second straight season.-Regular season:... ) |
19–16–5 |
| 41 | W | March 9, 1929 | 3–0 | 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... (1928–29 1928–29 Detroit Cougars season The 1928–29 Detroit Cougars season was the third season of play for the Detroit National Hockey League franchise. The Cougars placed third in the American Division to advance to the playoffs for the first time... ) |
20–16–5 |
| 42 | L | March 12, 1929 | 1–2 | @ 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 ... (1928–29 1928–29 Montreal Canadiens season The 1927–28 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 20th season, and 12th in the National Hockey League . The team repeated its first-place finish in the Canadian Division and qualified for the playoffs... ) |
20–17–5 |
| 43 | W | March 14, 1929 | 5–0 | 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... (1928–29 1928–29 New York Americans season The 1928–29 New York Americans season was the fourth season of play of the Americans. After finishing out of the playoffs in the first three seasons, the team placed second in its division to make the playoffs for the first time. The team met the New York Rangers for a two-game total-goals series... ) |
21–17–5 |
| 44 | L | March 16, 1929 | 0–2 | @ Ottawa Senators 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... (1928–29 1928–29 Ottawa Senators season The 1928–29 Ottawa Senators season was the club's 12th season in the NHL, 44th over-all. The Senators financial troubles would continue, as the team sold Punch Broadbent to the New York Americans... ) |
21–18–5 |
Playoffs
In their first play-off appearance the Maple Leafs met the Detroit Cougars in the quarter-finals:| Quarter-final (Total goals: 7-2): Toronto Maple Leafs over Detroit Cougars | ||||||
| No. | Date | Visitor | Home | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | March 19 | Detroit Cougars | 1 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 3 | |
| Game 2 | March 21 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 4 | Detroit Cougars | 1 | |
The Leafs next faced the 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...
in a best-of-three series, losing 2-0.
| Semi-final (2-0): New York Rangers over Toronto Maple Leafs | ||||||
| No. | Date | Visitor | Home | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | March 24 | New York Rangers | 1 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 0 | |
| Game 2 | March 26 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 1 | New York Rangers | 2 | OT |
Regular season
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RW | 44 | 22 | 10 | 32 | 78 | |
| C | 44 | 12 | 15 | 27 | 41 | |
| LW | 42 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 14 | |
| LW | 32 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 24 | |
| C | 24 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 45 | |
| RW | 39 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 32 | |
| D | 44 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 84 | |
| D | 39 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 53 | |
| LW/C | 25 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 24 | |
| D | 43 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 91 | |
| LW | 11 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | |
| D | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | |
| C | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| G | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| G | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| D | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | |
| C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T | GA | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2562 | 44 | 20 | 17 | 5 | 65 | 1.52 | 10 | |
| 156 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1.54 | 0 | |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | |
| Team: | 2720 | 44 | 21 | 18 | 5 | 69 | 1.52 | 10 |
Playoffs
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | |
| RW | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| D | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | |
| D | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | |
| D | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| LW/C | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | |
| LW | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
| G | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| D | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| RW | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | GA | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 242 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1.24 | 0 | |
| Team: | 242 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1.24 | 0 |
Transactions
- June 20, 1928: Traded Eddie RoddenEddie RoddenEdmund Anthony Rodden was a retired professional ice hockey player who played 97 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Chicago Black Hawks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, and New York Rangers. He won the Stanley Cup in 1929 with the Boston Bruins.- External links :...
to the Boston BruinsBoston BruinsThe 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...
for cash - July 17, 1928: Signed Free Agent Joe PrimeauJoe PrimeauAlfred Joseph Francis "Gentleman Joe" Primeau , was a Canadian professional ice hockey player.-Playing career:...
- October 1, 1928: Acquired George HorneGeorge Horne (ice hockey)George Alexander "Shorty" Horne was a professional ice hockey right winger who played three seasons in the National Hockey League from 1925 to 1929 for the Montreal Maroons and Toronto Maple Leafs....
from the Montreal MaroonsMontreal MaroonsThe 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...
for Fred ElliottFred ElliottFrederick Handel "Fred" Elliott is a fictional character from the British soap opera Coronation Street, played by John Savident from 1994 until 2006.-Development:... - October 18, 1928: Acquired Lorne ChabotLorne ChabotLorne "Chabotsky" Chabot was a Canadian ice hockey goaltender.-Playing career:Lorne played in the National Hockey League from 1926 to 1937. During this time, he played for the New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Black Hawks, Montreal Maroons, and New York Americans...
and $10,000 from the New York RangersNew York RangersThe 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...
for John Ross RoachJohn Ross RoachJohn Ross Roach was a Canadian ice hockey goaltender in the National Hockey League. Roach was known for his acrobatic style of goaltending. He was a First Team All-Star during the 1932–33 NHL season. He won a Stanley Cup in 1922... - November 27, 1928: Traded Dave TrottierDave TrottierDavid Thomas Trottier was an Canadian ice hockey player who starred in the 1928 Olympic games and played in the National Hockey League. He won the Stanley Cup in 1935 with the Montreal Maroons. He was born in Pembroke, Ontario.-External links:...
to the Montreal MaroonsMontreal MaroonsThe 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...
for $15,000 - November 28, 1928: Traded Alex GrayAlex GrayAlexander Gray was a Canadian ice hockey right winger for the New York Rangers and the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1927 to 1933.-Early life:...
to the Toronto RavinasToronto RavinasThe Toronto Ravinas / Toronto Falcons were a minor league professional hockey team that competed in the Canadian Professional Hockey League in the 1927–28 season....
of the CPHLCanadian Professional Hockey LeagueThe Canadian Professional Hockey League, also known as Canpro, was a minor professional hockey league founded in 1926. After three seasons, it became the International Hockey League in 1929...
for cash - December 12, 1928: Traded Jack ArbourJack ArbourJohn Albert "Jack" Arbour was a former ice hockey defenceman who played for several teams in a variety of leagues between 1922 and 1938. The younger brother of Ty Arbour, he did not repeat his older brother's success in the National Hockey League, and managed only 47 games over 2 seasons with the...
to the London PanthersLondon PanthersThe London Panthers were a professional ice hockey team based in London, Ontario, Canada that existed from 1926 until 1936. The team played in the Canadian Professional Hockey League from 1926, joining the International Hockey League in 1929. In 1930, the team was renamed the London Tecumsehs...
of the CPHLCanadian Professional Hockey LeagueThe Canadian Professional Hockey League, also known as Canpro, was a minor professional hockey league founded in 1926. After three seasons, it became the International Hockey League in 1929...
for cash - January 10, 1929: Acquired Eric PettingerEric PettingerEric "Cowboy" Pettinger was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Pettinger played 98 games in the National Hockey League with the Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Boston Bruins...
and Hugh PlaxtonHugh PlaxtonHugh John Plaxton was a Canadian ice hockey player who competed in the 1928 Winter Olympics and later served in the Canadian House of Commons....
from the Boston BruinsBoston BruinsThe 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...
for George OwenGeorge Owen (ice hockey)Harvard George Owen Jr. was a professional ice hockey defenceman for the Boston Bruins of the NHL. He was also elected into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1983. In 1928, Owen became the first player to wear a helmet in an NHL game. He wore the same leather helmet that he had worn when... - January 12, 1929: Signed Free Agent Clem LoughlinClem LoughlinClement Joseph Loughlin was a defenceman who played hockey for the Victoria Cougars of theWestern Canada Hockey League and the Detroit Cougars and Chicago Black Hawks of the National Hockey League...
- January 20, 1929: Signed Free Agent Red HornerRed HornerGeorge Reginald "Red" Horner was an ice hockey defenceman for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League from 1928 to 1940. He was the Leafs captain from 1938 until his retirement. He helped the Leafs win their first Stanley Cup in 1932...
- January 25, 1929: Traded Bill CarsonBill Carson (ice hockey)William Joseph "Doc" Carson was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 159 games in the National Hockey League. Born in Bracebridge, Ontario, he played for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins. He won the Stanley Cup in 1929 with the Boston Bruins, scoring the game winning goal...
to the Boston BruinsBoston BruinsThe 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...
for cash - February 12, 1929: Acquired Baldy Cotton from the Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh 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...
for Gerry LowreyGerry LowreyGerald Charles Lowrey was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played six seasons in the National Hockey League for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Quakers, Chicago Black Hawks and Ottawa Senators. He was born in Ottawa, Ontario.-External links:...
and $9,500