1940–41 Toronto Maple Leafs season
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The 1940–41 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the Toronto franchise's twenty-fourth season of play.
was making preparations for his eventual tour of duty in Europe. He felt that Dick Irvin
would not be strong enough to deal with player issues while he was gone and Smythe convinced the Montreal Canadiens
to hire Irvin. Smythe hired Hap Day
as coach.
Goaltending
Goaltending
Offseason
Conn SmytheConn Smythe
Constantine Falkland Cary Smythe MC was a Canadian businessman, soldier and sportsman in ice hockey and horse racing. He is best known as the principal owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League from 1927 to 1961 and as the builder of Maple Leaf Gardens...
was making preparations for his eventual tour of duty in Europe. He felt that Dick Irvin
Dick Irvin
James Dickinson Irvin, Sr. was a Canadian ice hockey player and coach in the National Hockey League.Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Irvin was one of the greatest players of his day, balancing a torrid slapshot and tough style with gentlemanly play...
would not be strong enough to deal with player issues while he was gone and Smythe convinced the 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 ...
to hire Irvin. Smythe hired Hap Day
Hap Day
Clarence Henry "Happy" Day , later known as Hap Day, was a Canadian professional hockey player who played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Americans...
as coach.
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L | November 2, 1940 | 1–4 | 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... (1940–41 1940–41 New York Rangers season The 1940–41 New York Rangers season was the 15th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers finished in fourth place in the NHL with 50 points and qualified for the playoffs... ) |
0–1–0 |
| 2 | W | November 9, 1940 | 3–0 | Detroit Red Wings 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... (1940–41 1940–41 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs: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; MIN = Minutes... ) |
1–1–0 |
| 3 | W | November 14, 1940 | 6–2 | @ 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 ... (1940–41 1940–41 Montreal Canadiens season The 1940–41 Montreal Canadiens season was the 32nd season in club history. The team placed sixth in the regular season to qualify for the playoffs. The Canadiens lost in the quarter-finals against Chicago Black Hawks 2 games to 1.-Game log:... ) |
2–1–0 |
| 4 | W | November 16, 1940 | 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 ... (1940–41 1940–41 Montreal Canadiens season The 1940–41 Montreal Canadiens season was the 32nd season in club history. The team placed sixth in the regular season to qualify for the playoffs. The Canadiens lost in the quarter-finals against Chicago Black Hawks 2 games to 1.-Game log:... ) |
3–1–0 |
| 5 | W | November 17, 1940 | 4–1 | @ 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... (1940–41 1940–41 Boston Bruins season The 1940–41 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 17th season in the National Hockey League, and they were coming off of a successful season in 1939–40, leading the NHL in points for the third season in a row, as they finished with a 31–12–5 record, accumulating 67 points... ) |
4–1–0 |
| 6 | W | November 21, 1940 | 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... (1940–41 1940–41 New York Americans season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
5–1–0 |
| 7 | L | November 23, 1940 | 0–1 | 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... (1940–41 1940–41 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1940–41 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's 15th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a very good regular season in 1939–40, finishing above .500 for the first time in 4 seasons, however, they were quickly eliminated in 2 games by the Detroit Red Wings in the playoffs.The Black... ) |
5–2–0 |
| 8 | W | November 24, 1940 | 4–2 | @ 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... (1940–41 1940–41 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1940–41 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's 15th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a very good regular season in 1939–40, finishing above .500 for the first time in 4 seasons, however, they were quickly eliminated in 2 games by the Detroit Red Wings in the playoffs.The Black... ) |
6–2–0 |
| 9 | W | November 26, 1940 | 4–2 | @ 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... (1940–41 1940–41 New York Rangers season The 1940–41 New York Rangers season was the 15th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers finished in fourth place in the NHL with 50 points and qualified for the playoffs... ) |
7–2–0 |
| 10 | W | November 30, 1940 | 6–1 | 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... (1940–41 1940–41 New York Americans season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
8–2–0 |
| 11 | W | December 1, 1940 | 3–1 | @ Detroit Red Wings 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... (1940–41 1940–41 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs: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; MIN = Minutes... ) |
9–2–0 |
| 12 | W | December 7, 1940 | 3–2 | 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... (1940–41 1940–41 Boston Bruins season The 1940–41 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 17th season in the National Hockey League, and they were coming off of a successful season in 1939–40, leading the NHL in points for the third season in a row, as they finished with a 31–12–5 record, accumulating 67 points... ) |
10–2–0 |
| 13 | W | December 12, 1940 | 4–3 | 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 ... (1940–41 1940–41 Montreal Canadiens season The 1940–41 Montreal Canadiens season was the 32nd season in club history. The team placed sixth in the regular season to qualify for the playoffs. The Canadiens lost in the quarter-finals against Chicago Black Hawks 2 games to 1.-Game log:... ) |
11–2–0 |
| 14 | W | December 14, 1940 | 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... (1940–41 1940–41 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1940–41 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's 15th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a very good regular season in 1939–40, finishing above .500 for the first time in 4 seasons, however, they were quickly eliminated in 2 games by the Detroit Red Wings in the playoffs.The Black... ) |
12–2–0 |
| 15 | W | December 15, 1940 | 4–1 | @ 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... (1940–41 1940–41 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1940–41 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's 15th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a very good regular season in 1939–40, finishing above .500 for the first time in 4 seasons, however, they were quickly eliminated in 2 games by the Detroit Red Wings in the playoffs.The Black... ) |
13–2–0 |
| 16 | L | December 17, 1940 | 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... (1940–41 1940–41 Boston Bruins season The 1940–41 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 17th season in the National Hockey League, and they were coming off of a successful season in 1939–40, leading the NHL in points for the third season in a row, as they finished with a 31–12–5 record, accumulating 67 points... ) |
13–3–0 |
| 17 | T | December 21, 1940 | 2–2 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... (1940–41 1940–41 New York Americans season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
13–3–1 |
| 18 | L | December 22, 1940 | 1–2 | @ 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... (1940–41 1940–41 New York Americans season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
13–4–1 |
| 19 | L | December 25, 1940 | 2–3 | @ Detroit Red Wings 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... (1940–41 1940–41 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs: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; MIN = Minutes... ) |
13–5–1 |
| 20 | W | December 28, 1940 | 3–2 | 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... (1940–41 1940–41 New York Rangers season The 1940–41 New York Rangers season was the 15th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers finished in fourth place in the NHL with 50 points and qualified for the playoffs... ) |
14–5–1 |
| 21 | L | December 29, 1940 | 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... (1940–41 1940–41 New York Rangers season The 1940–41 New York Rangers season was the 15th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers finished in fourth place in the NHL with 50 points and qualified for the playoffs... ) |
14–6–1 |
| 22 | L | January 4, 1941 | 1–3 | Detroit Red Wings 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... (1940–41 1940–41 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs: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; MIN = Minutes... ) |
14–7–1 |
| 23 | W | January 7, 1941 | 4–3 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 ... (1940–41 1940–41 Montreal Canadiens season The 1940–41 Montreal Canadiens season was the 32nd season in club history. The team placed sixth in the regular season to qualify for the playoffs. The Canadiens lost in the quarter-finals against Chicago Black Hawks 2 games to 1.-Game log:... ) |
15–7–1 |
| 24 | W | January 9, 1941 | 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... (1940–41 1940–41 New York Rangers season The 1940–41 New York Rangers season was the 15th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers finished in fourth place in the NHL with 50 points and qualified for the playoffs... ) |
16–7–1 |
| 25 | W | January 11, 1941 | 9–0 | 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... (1940–41 1940–41 New York Americans season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
17–7–1 |
| 26 | L | January 18, 1941 | 0–1 | 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... (1940–41 1940–41 Boston Bruins season The 1940–41 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 17th season in the National Hockey League, and they were coming off of a successful season in 1939–40, leading the NHL in points for the third season in a row, as they finished with a 31–12–5 record, accumulating 67 points... ) |
17–8–1 |
| 27 | T | January 19, 1941 | 3–3 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... (1940–41 1940–41 New York Americans season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
17–8–2 |
| 28 | W | January 23, 1941 | 3–2 | @ 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 ... (1940–41 1940–41 Montreal Canadiens season The 1940–41 Montreal Canadiens season was the 32nd season in club history. The team placed sixth in the regular season to qualify for the playoffs. The Canadiens lost in the quarter-finals against Chicago Black Hawks 2 games to 1.-Game log:... ) |
18–8–2 |
| 29 | T | January 25, 1941 | 2–2 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 ... (1940–41 1940–41 Montreal Canadiens season The 1940–41 Montreal Canadiens season was the 32nd season in club history. The team placed sixth in the regular season to qualify for the playoffs. The Canadiens lost in the quarter-finals against Chicago Black Hawks 2 games to 1.-Game log:... ) |
18–8–3 |
| 30 | W | January 26, 1941 | 2–0 | @ Detroit Red Wings 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... (1940–41 1940–41 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs: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; MIN = Minutes... ) |
19–8–3 |
| 31 | W | January 30, 1941 | 2–1 | Detroit Red Wings 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... (1940–41 1940–41 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs: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; MIN = Minutes... ) |
20–8–3 |
| 32 | W | February 1, 1941 | 3–1 | 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... (1940–41 1940–41 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1940–41 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's 15th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a very good regular season in 1939–40, finishing above .500 for the first time in 4 seasons, however, they were quickly eliminated in 2 games by the Detroit Red Wings in the playoffs.The Black... ) |
21–8–3 |
| 33 | L | February 2, 1941 | 1–4 | @ 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... (1940–41 1940–41 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1940–41 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's 15th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a very good regular season in 1939–40, finishing above .500 for the first time in 4 seasons, however, they were quickly eliminated in 2 games by the Detroit Red Wings in the playoffs.The Black... ) |
21–9–3 |
| 34 | L | February 8, 1941 | 2–3 | 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... (1940–41 1940–41 Boston Bruins season The 1940–41 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 17th season in the National Hockey League, and they were coming off of a successful season in 1939–40, leading the NHL in points for the third season in a row, as they finished with a 31–12–5 record, accumulating 67 points... ) |
21–10–3 |
| 35 | W | February 15, 1941 | 4–3 | 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... (1940–41 1940–41 New York Rangers season The 1940–41 New York Rangers season was the 15th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers finished in fourth place in the NHL with 50 points and qualified for the playoffs... ) |
22–10–3 |
| 36 | W | February 16, 1941 | 4–1 | @ 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... (1940–41 1940–41 New York Rangers season The 1940–41 New York Rangers season was the 15th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers finished in fourth place in the NHL with 50 points and qualified for the playoffs... ) |
23–10–3 |
| 37 | T | February 18, 1941 | 2–2 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... (1940–41 1940–41 Boston Bruins season The 1940–41 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 17th season in the National Hockey League, and they were coming off of a successful season in 1939–40, leading the NHL in points for the third season in a row, as they finished with a 31–12–5 record, accumulating 67 points... ) |
23–10–4 |
| 38 | W | February 20, 1941 | 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 ... (1940–41 1940–41 Montreal Canadiens season The 1940–41 Montreal Canadiens season was the 32nd season in club history. The team placed sixth in the regular season to qualify for the playoffs. The Canadiens lost in the quarter-finals against Chicago Black Hawks 2 games to 1.-Game log:... ) |
24–10–4 |
| 39 | W | February 22, 1941 | 6–2 | Detroit Red Wings 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... (1940–41 1940–41 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs: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; MIN = Minutes... ) |
25–10–4 |
| 40 | L | February 23, 1941 | 0–3 | @ Detroit Red Wings 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... (1940–41 1940–41 Detroit Red Wings season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs: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; MIN = Minutes... ) |
25–11–4 |
| 41 | T | February 25, 1941 | 4–4 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... (1940–41 1940–41 New York Americans season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
25–11–5 |
| 42 | T | March 1, 1941 | 0–0 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... (1940–41 1940–41 Boston Bruins season The 1940–41 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 17th season in the National Hockey League, and they were coming off of a successful season in 1939–40, leading the NHL in points for the third season in a row, as they finished with a 31–12–5 record, accumulating 67 points... ) |
25–11–6 |
| 43 | L | March 6, 1941 | 3–4 | @ 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 ... (1940–41 1940–41 Montreal Canadiens season The 1940–41 Montreal Canadiens season was the 32nd season in club history. The team placed sixth in the regular season to qualify for the playoffs. The Canadiens lost in the quarter-finals against Chicago Black Hawks 2 games to 1.-Game log:... ) |
25–12–6 |
| 44 | W | March 8, 1941 | 6–1 | 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... (1940–41 1940–41 New York Americans season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
26–12–6 |
| 45 | L | March 9, 1941 | 5–8 | @ 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... (1940–41 1940–41 New York Rangers season The 1940–41 New York Rangers season was the 15th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers finished in fourth place in the NHL with 50 points and qualified for the playoffs... ) |
26–13–6 |
| 46 | L | March 11, 1941 | 2–3 | @ 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... (1940–41 1940–41 Boston Bruins season The 1940–41 Boston Bruins season was the Bruins' 17th season in the National Hockey League, and they were coming off of a successful season in 1939–40, leading the NHL in points for the third season in a row, as they finished with a 31–12–5 record, accumulating 67 points... ) |
26–14–6 |
| 47 | W | March 15, 1941 | 7–1 | 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... (1940–41 1940–41 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1940–41 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's 15th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a very good regular season in 1939–40, finishing above .500 for the first time in 4 seasons, however, they were quickly eliminated in 2 games by the Detroit Red Wings in the playoffs.The Black... ) |
27–14–6 |
| 48 | W | March 16, 1941 | 3–0 | @ 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... (1940–41 1940–41 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1940–41 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's 15th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a very good regular season in 1939–40, finishing above .500 for the first time in 4 seasons, however, they were quickly eliminated in 2 games by the Detroit Red Wings in the playoffs.The Black... ) |
28–14–6 |
Playoffs
The Maple Leafs took on the first-place Boston Bruins in the semi-finals. Boston would win the series four games to three. The Bruins would go on to win the Stanley Cup versus Detroit in four games.| Date | Home team | Score | Visiting Team | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 20 | Boston Bruins | 3 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 0 | |
| March 22 | Boston Bruins | 3 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 5 | |
| March 25 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 7 | Boston Bruins | 2 | |
| March 27 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 1 | Boston Bruins | 2 | |
| March 29 | Boston Bruins | 1 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 2 | (OT) |
| April 1 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 1 | Boston Bruins | 2 | |
| April 3 | Boston Bruins | 2 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 1 |
Regular season
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RW | 42 | 23 | 21 | 44 | 2 | |
| C | 41 | 20 | 24 | 44 | 6 | |
| LW | 48 | 24 | 14 | 38 | 6 | |
| LW | 47 | 14 | 21 | 35 | 10 | |
| C | 47 | 9 | 26 | 35 | 15 | |
| D | 47 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 35 | |
| C | 47 | 4 | 15 | 19 | 0 | |
| D | 31 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 12 | |
| LW | 26 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 9 | |
| D | 45 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 59 | |
| C | 35 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 12 | |
| RW | 31 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 6 | |
| RW | 27 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 10 | |
| LW | 37 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 39 | |
| D | 39 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 53 | |
| C/RW | 26 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 8 | |
| RW/C | 15 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
| D | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22 | |
| G | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T | GA | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2970 | 48 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 99 | 2.00 | 5 | |
| Team: | 2970 | 48 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 99 | 2.00 | 5 |
Playoffs
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LW | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 0 | |
| C | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | |
| RW | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | |
| LW | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
| D | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13 | |
| D | 7 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
| C | 7 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | |
| D | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| C | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| RW | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| LW | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | |
| C | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| C/RW | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| G | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| LW | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW/C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | GA | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 438 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 2.05 | 0 | |
| Team: | 438 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 2.05 | 0 |
Transactions
- May 10, 1940: Traded Murph Chamberlain to the Montreal CanadiensMontreal CanadiensThe 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 ...
for $7,500 - May 10, 1940: Traded Pep Kelly to the Chicago Black Hawks for cash
- June 7, 1940: Acquired Frank EddollsFrank EddollsFrank Herbert Eddolls was a defenceman in the National Hockey League who played for the Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers, and coached the Chicago Black Hawks in 1954–55...
from the Montreal CanadiensMontreal CanadiensThe 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 ...
for Joe BenoitJoe BenoitJoseph Benoit is a former National Hockey League right wing. He played for the Montreal Canadiens during the 1940s... - July 1, 1940: Acquired Chuck Shannon from the New York AmericansNew York AmericansThe 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...
for cash - October 20, 1940: Traded Chuck Shannon to the Buffalo BisonsBuffalo Bisons (AHL)The Buffalo Bisons were an American Hockey League ice hockey franchise that played from 1940 to 1970 in Buffalo, New York. They replaced the original Buffalo Bisons hockey team, which left the area in 1936 after its arena collapsed...
of the AHLAmerican Hockey LeagueThe American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
for cash - October 22, 1940: Traded Phil SteinPhil SteinPhilip J. "Phil" Stein was a professional ice hockey goaltender who played in one National Hockey League game for the Toronto Maple Leafs during the 1939–40 NHL season.-External links:...
to the New Haven EaglesNew Haven EaglesThe New Haven Eagles were a professional ice hockey team that played in New Haven, Connecticut. The Eagles were one of five inaugural franchises in the Canadian American Hockey League, and a founding member of the American Hockey League.-History:...
of the AHLAmerican Hockey LeagueThe American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
for cash - October 31, 1940: Signed Free Agent Nick KnottNick KnottWilliam Nickolas Earl Knott was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 19 games in the National Hockey League for the New York Americans. He was born in Kingston, Ontario.-References:*...
- January 17, 1941: Acquired Jack HowardJack Howard (ice hockey)Jack Howard was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played two games in the National Hockey League for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was born in London, Ontario.-External links:*...
and Loan of Peanuts O'FlahertyPeanuts O'FlahertyJohn Benedict "Peanuts" O'Flaherty was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 21 games in the National Hockey League with the New York Americans. He was born in Toronto, Ontario.-Playing career:...
from the New York AmericansNew York AmericansThe 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...
for Clarence DrouillardClarence DrouillardClarence Joseph "Clare" Drouillard was a professional ice hockey player, who played for the Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League.-External links:...