1927–28 Boston Bruins season
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The 1927–28 Boston Bruins
season
was the team's fourth
in the NHL
. The Bruins finished first in the American Division, marking its first division title in franchise history and its second playoff appearance. The team lost in the playoffs to the eventual Stanley Cup
champion New York Rangers
.
For the second straight season, Harry Oliver led the Bruins in scoring, and although the team's attack was relatively anemic - the Bruins finished with 77 goals, leading only the last-place teams in both divisions, the Chicago Black Hawks
and the New York Americans
- they cut down sharply in goals allowed, leading the division behind Hal Winkler
's goaltending. Eddie Shore was the team's great star, finishing just one point behind Oliver in scoring and leading the league in penalty minutes by a wide margin.
Winkler in his own turn had fifteen shutouts, tied with Alex Connell
for the league lead and a new NHL record; Winkler's mark remains the Bruins' single-season record for shutouts, eighty years later. Although veteran Sprague Cleghorn
was fading and missed a quarter of the season with injuries, Shore and defense partner Lionel Hitchman
were ironmen, playing most of each game.
Prominent newcomers included Dutch Gainor
and Dit Clapper
, both of whose rights were purchased from the minor leagues, and who would make a significant impact with the Bruins down the years.
With Boston's first place finish, the Bruins became the first team to win the Prince of Wales Trophy
, awarded for the first time in this season.
in the second round in a two-game, total goal series. Their scoring problems of the regular season continued, exacerbated by a flu bug going through the dressing room and various minor injuries; Shore, Clapper, Gainor and Connor were particularly affected.
Boston tied the first game 1-1 in New York, the Rangers' final home game of the playoffs - this was the first of perennial disruptions to the Rangers' playoff schedule due to Madison Square Garden
hosting the circus in the spring. The Bruins lost the second match in Boston 4-1, on three Ranger third-period goals as the weakened Brown-and-Gold folded at last, to drop the total-goal series five goals to two. Harry Oliver, who scored a goal in each game, was the sole offensive threat.
Goaltending
Goaltending
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...
season
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
was the team's fourth
Boston Bruins seasons
This is a list of seasons completed by the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the Bruins have completed in the NHL since their inception in 1924....
in the NHL
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
. The Bruins finished first in the American Division, marking its first division title in franchise history and its second playoff appearance. The team lost in the playoffs to the eventual 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...
champion 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...
.
Regular season
See also: 1927–28 NHL seasonFor the second straight season, Harry Oliver led the Bruins in scoring, and although the team's attack was relatively anemic - the Bruins finished with 77 goals, leading only the last-place teams in both divisions, the 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...
and the 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...
- they cut down sharply in goals allowed, leading the division behind Hal Winkler
Hal Winkler
Harold Lang "Hal" Winkler was a Canadian ice hockey goaltender.Winkler started his professional hockey career with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Western Canada Hockey League in 1922. He would also play with the Calgary Tigers. In 1926, he moved to the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League...
's goaltending. Eddie Shore was the team's great star, finishing just one point behind Oliver in scoring and leading the league in penalty minutes by a wide margin.
Winkler in his own turn had fifteen shutouts, tied with Alex Connell
Alex Connell
Alec Connell was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the Ottawa Senators, Detroit Falcons, New York Americans and Montreal Maroons teams in the National Hockey League...
for the league lead and a new NHL record; Winkler's mark remains the Bruins' single-season record for shutouts, eighty years later. Although veteran Sprague Cleghorn
Sprague Cleghorn
Henry William Sprague "Peg" Cleghorn, , was a Canadian professional hockey player from Westmount who played for the Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Wanderers, Ottawa Senators, Renfrew Creamery Kings and Toronto St. Patricks in the National Hockey Association and National Hockey League...
was fading and missed a quarter of the season with injuries, Shore and defense partner Lionel Hitchman
Lionel Hitchman
Frederick Lionel Hitchman was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 12 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Ottawa Senators and Boston Bruins....
were ironmen, playing most of each game.
Prominent newcomers included Dutch Gainor
Dutch Gainor
Norman "Norm, Dutch" Gainor was a Canadian ice hockey forward, most notable for playing on the Dynamite Line with Cooney Weiland and Dit Clapper, the first "named" forward line in NHL history....
and Dit Clapper
Dit Clapper
Aubrey Victor "Dit" Clapper was a Canadian Hall of Fame ice hockey player....
, both of whose rights were purchased from the minor leagues, and who would make a significant impact with the Bruins down the years.
With Boston's first place finish, the Bruins became the first team to win 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...
, awarded for the first time in this season.
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T | November 15, 1927 | 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... (1927–28 1927–28 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1927–28 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's second season of play.-Regular season:The team was coming off a 19–22–3 expansion season, however, team owner Frederic McLaughlin saw it as a disappointment, and fired head coach Pete Muldoon. He was replaced by Barney Stanley... ) |
0–0–1 |
| 2 | W | November 19, 1927 | 5–2 | 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... (1927–28 1927–28 Detroit Cougars season The 1927–28 Detroit Cougars season was the second season of the Detroit, Michigan National Hockey League franchise. The Detroit Cougars scored 44 points, finishing fourth in the American Division and failing to make the playoffs in their sophomore year.... ) |
1–0–1 |
| 3 | W | November 22, 1927 | 1–0 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1927–28 1927–28 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1927–28 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the first under the Maple Leafs name for the Toronto National Hockey League franchise. The club finished in fourth to miss the playoffs again.-Offseason:... ) |
2–0–1 |
| 4 | L | November 26, 1927 | 3–4 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... (1927–28 1927–28 New York Americans season The 1927–28 New York Americans season was the American's third season of play. The team finished in last place in the Canadian Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
2–1–1 |
| 5 | T | November 27, 1927 | 1–1 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... (1927–28 1927–28 New York Rangers season The 1927–28 New York Rangers season was the second season for the team in the National Hockey League. In the regular season, the Rangers finished in second place in the American Division with a 19–16–9 record and qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs... ) |
2–1–2 |
| 6 | W | November 29, 1927 | 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... (1927–28 1927–28 Montreal Maroons season -Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts; -External links:... ) |
3–1–2 |
| 7 | T | December 1, 1927 | 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... (1927–28 1927–28 Pittsburgh Pirates (NHL) 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... ) |
3–1–3 |
| 8 | L | December 3, 1927 | 2–3 | @ 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... (1927–28 1927–28 Ottawa Senators season The 1927–28 Ottawa Senators season was the club's 11th season in the NHL, 43rd overall. Ottawa would qualify for the playoffs to try to win their second-straight Stanley Cup, however, they would eliminated by the Montreal Maroons in a two-game total-goals series, losing by a combined score of... ) |
3–2–3 |
| 9 | T | December 6, 1927 | 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 ... (1927–28 1927–28 Montreal Canadiens season The 1927–28 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 19th season, and 11th in the National Hockey League . The team improved from its second-place finish to place firs in the Canadian Division and qualify for the playoffs... ) |
3–2–4 |
| 10 | W | December 10, 1927 | 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... (1927–28 1927–28 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1927–28 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's second season of play.-Regular season:The team was coming off a 19–22–3 expansion season, however, team owner Frederic McLaughlin saw it as a disappointment, and fired head coach Pete Muldoon. He was replaced by Barney Stanley... ) |
4–2–4 |
| 11 | W | December 11, 1927 | 2–1 OT | @ 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... (1927–28 1927–28 Detroit Cougars season The 1927–28 Detroit Cougars season was the second season of the Detroit, Michigan National Hockey League franchise. The Detroit Cougars scored 44 points, finishing fourth in the American Division and failing to make the playoffs in their sophomore year.... ) |
5–2–4 |
| 12 | L | December 13, 1927 | 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... (1927–28 1927–28 New York Rangers season The 1927–28 New York Rangers season was the second season for the team in the National Hockey League. In the regular season, the Rangers finished in second place in the American Division with a 19–16–9 record and qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs... ) |
5–3–4 |
| 13 | L | December 17, 1927 | 1–5 | @ 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 ... (1927–28 1927–28 Montreal Canadiens season The 1927–28 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 19th season, and 11th in the National Hockey League . The team improved from its second-place finish to place firs in the Canadian Division and qualify for the playoffs... ) |
5–4–4 |
| 14 | W | December 20, 1927 | 1–0 | 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... (1927–28 1927–28 Ottawa Senators season The 1927–28 Ottawa Senators season was the club's 11th season in the NHL, 43rd overall. Ottawa would qualify for the playoffs to try to win their second-straight Stanley Cup, however, they would eliminated by the Montreal Maroons in a two-game total-goals series, losing by a combined score of... ) |
6–4–4 |
| 15 | W | December 27, 1927 | 2–0 | 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... (1927–28 1927–28 New York Rangers season The 1927–28 New York Rangers season was the second season for the team in the National Hockey League. In the regular season, the Rangers finished in second place in the American Division with a 19–16–9 record and qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs... ) |
7–4–4 |
| 16 | L | December 29, 1927 | 1–2 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1927–28 1927–28 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1927–28 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the first under the Maple Leafs name for the Toronto National Hockey League franchise. The club finished in fourth to miss the playoffs again.-Offseason:... ) |
7–5–4 |
| 17 | W | January 1, 1928 | 3–2 | @ 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... (1927–28 1927–28 New York Americans season The 1927–28 New York Americans season was the American's third season of play. The team finished in last place in the Canadian Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
8–5–4 |
| 18 | T | January 3, 1928 | 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... (1927–28 1927–28 Pittsburgh Pirates (NHL) 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... ) |
8–5–5 |
| 19 | L | January 7, 1928 | 1–4 | @ 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... (1927–28 1927–28 Montreal Maroons season -Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts; -External links:... ) |
8–6–5 |
| 20 | W | January 10, 1928 | 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... (1927–28 1927–28 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1927–28 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's second season of play.-Regular season:The team was coming off a 19–22–3 expansion season, however, team owner Frederic McLaughlin saw it as a disappointment, and fired head coach Pete Muldoon. He was replaced by Barney Stanley... ) |
9–6–5 |
| 21 | T | January 12, 1928 | 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... (1927–28 1927–28 New York Rangers season The 1927–28 New York Rangers season was the second season for the team in the National Hockey League. In the regular season, the Rangers finished in second place in the American Division with a 19–16–9 record and qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs... ) |
9–6–6 |
| 22 | W | January 14, 1928 | 4–2 | @ 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... (1927–28 1927–28 Ottawa Senators season The 1927–28 Ottawa Senators season was the club's 11th season in the NHL, 43rd overall. Ottawa would qualify for the playoffs to try to win their second-straight Stanley Cup, however, they would eliminated by the Montreal Maroons in a two-game total-goals series, losing by a combined score of... ) |
10–6–6 |
| 23 | L | January 17, 1928 | 1–3 | 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 ... (1927–28 1927–28 Montreal Canadiens season The 1927–28 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 19th season, and 11th in the National Hockey League . The team improved from its second-place finish to place firs in the Canadian Division and qualify for the playoffs... ) |
10–7–6 |
| 24 | T | January 21, 1928 | 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... (1927–28 1927–28 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1927–28 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's second season of play.-Regular season:The team was coming off a 19–22–3 expansion season, however, team owner Frederic McLaughlin saw it as a disappointment, and fired head coach Pete Muldoon. He was replaced by Barney Stanley... ) |
10–7–7 |
| 25 | L | January 22, 1928 | 2–3 OT | @ 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... (1927–28 1927–28 Detroit Cougars season The 1927–28 Detroit Cougars season was the second season of the Detroit, Michigan National Hockey League franchise. The Detroit Cougars scored 44 points, finishing fourth in the American Division and failing to make the playoffs in their sophomore year.... ) |
10–8–7 |
| 26 | T | January 24, 1928 | 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... (1927–28 1927–28 Pittsburgh Pirates (NHL) 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... ) |
10–8–8 |
| 27 | L | January 28, 1928 | 0–1 | @ 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... (1927–28 1927–28 Pittsburgh Pirates (NHL) 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... ) |
10–9–8 |
| 28 | W | January 31, 1928 | 2–1 | 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... (1927–28 1927–28 New York Americans season The 1927–28 New York Americans season was the American's third season of play. The team finished in last place in the Canadian Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
11–9–8 |
| 29 | W | February 7, 1928 | 4–2 | 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... (1927–28 1927–28 Detroit Cougars season The 1927–28 Detroit Cougars season was the second season of the Detroit, Michigan National Hockey League franchise. The Detroit Cougars scored 44 points, finishing fourth in the American Division and failing to make the playoffs in their sophomore year.... ) |
12–9–8 |
| 30 | T | February 11, 1928 | 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 ... (1927–28 1927–28 Montreal Canadiens season The 1927–28 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 19th season, and 11th in the National Hockey League . The team improved from its second-place finish to place firs in the Canadian Division and qualify for the playoffs... ) |
12–9–9 |
| 31 | W | February 14, 1928 | 1–0 | 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... (1927–28 1927–28 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1927–28 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's second season of play.-Regular season:The team was coming off a 19–22–3 expansion season, however, team owner Frederic McLaughlin saw it as a disappointment, and fired head coach Pete Muldoon. He was replaced by Barney Stanley... ) |
13–9–9 |
| 32 | W | February 19, 1928 | 2–0 | @ 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... (1927–28 1927–28 New York Rangers season The 1927–28 New York Rangers season was the second season for the team in the National Hockey League. In the regular season, the Rangers finished in second place in the American Division with a 19–16–9 record and qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs... ) |
14–9–9 |
| 33 | W | February 21, 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... (1927–28 1927–28 Pittsburgh Pirates (NHL) 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... ) |
15–9–9 |
| 34 | L | February 25, 1928 | 1–3 | @ 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... (1927–28 1927–28 Montreal Maroons season -Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts; -External links:... ) |
15–10–9 |
| 35 | W | February 28, 1928 | 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... (1927–28 1927–28 Montreal Maroons season -Game log:-Player stats:Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts; -External links:... ) |
16–10–9 |
| 36 | T | March 3, 1928 | 0–0 OT | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1927–28 1927–28 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1927–28 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the first under the Maple Leafs name for the Toronto National Hockey League franchise. The club finished in fourth to miss the playoffs again.-Offseason:... ) |
16–10–10 |
| 37 | W | March 6, 1928 | 1–0 | 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... (1927–28 1927–28 Ottawa Senators season The 1927–28 Ottawa Senators season was the club's 11th season in the NHL, 43rd overall. Ottawa would qualify for the playoffs to try to win their second-straight Stanley Cup, however, they would eliminated by the Montreal Maroons in a two-game total-goals series, losing by a combined score of... ) |
17–10–10 |
| 38 | T | March 10, 1928 | 3–3 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... (1927–28 1927–28 New York Rangers season The 1927–28 New York Rangers season was the second season for the team in the National Hockey League. In the regular season, the Rangers finished in second place in the American Division with a 19–16–9 record and qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs... ) |
17–10–11 |
| 39 | W | March 11, 1928 | 1–0 | @ 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... (1927–28 1927–28 New York Americans season The 1927–28 New York Americans season was the American's third season of play. The team finished in last place in the Canadian Division and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-References:... ) |
18–10–11 |
| 40 | W | March 13, 1928 | 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... (1927–28 1927–28 Detroit Cougars season The 1927–28 Detroit Cougars season was the second season of the Detroit, Michigan National Hockey League franchise. The Detroit Cougars scored 44 points, finishing fourth in the American Division and failing to make the playoffs in their sophomore year.... ) |
19–10–11 |
| 41 | W | March 15, 1928 | 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... (1927–28 1927–28 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1927–28 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's second season of play.-Regular season:The team was coming off a 19–22–3 expansion season, however, team owner Frederic McLaughlin saw it as a disappointment, and fired head coach Pete Muldoon. He was replaced by Barney Stanley... ) |
20–10–11 |
| 42 | L | March 17, 1928 | 1–3 | @ 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... (1927–28 1927–28 Pittsburgh Pirates (NHL) 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... ) |
20–11–11 |
| 43 | L | March 20, 1928 | 2–6 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1927–28 1927–28 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1927–28 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the first under the Maple Leafs name for the Toronto National Hockey League franchise. The club finished in fourth to miss the playoffs again.-Offseason:... ) |
20–12–11 |
| 44 | L | March 24, 1928 | 2–7 | @ 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... (1927–28 1927–28 Detroit Cougars season The 1927–28 Detroit Cougars season was the second season of the Detroit, Michigan National Hockey League franchise. The Detroit Cougars scored 44 points, finishing fourth in the American Division and failing to make the playoffs in their sophomore year.... ) |
20–13–11 |
Playoffs
The Bruins gained a first-round bye by virtue of winning the division, and played the New York RangersNew 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 second round in a two-game, total goal series. Their scoring problems of the regular season continued, exacerbated by a flu bug going through the dressing room and various minor injuries; Shore, Clapper, Gainor and Connor were particularly affected.
Boston tied the first game 1-1 in New York, the Rangers' final home game of the playoffs - this was the first of perennial disruptions to the Rangers' playoff schedule due to Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden (1925)
Madison Square Garden was an indoor arena in New York City, the third of that name. It was built in 1925 and closed in 1968, and was located on Eighth Avenue between 49th and 50th Streets in Manhattan on the site of the city's trolley car barns. It was the first Garden that was not located near...
hosting the circus in the spring. The Bruins lost the second match in Boston 4-1, on three Ranger third-period goals as the weakened Brown-and-Gold folded at last, to drop the total-goal series five goals to two. Harry Oliver, who scored a goal in each game, was the sole offensive threat.
Regular season
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RW | 43 | 13 | 5 | 18 | 20 | |
| D | 43 | 11 | 6 | 17 | 165 | |
| C | 41 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 83 | |
| C | 42 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 35 | |
| C/RW | 12 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 22 | |
| LW/D | 42 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 26 | |
| LW | 42 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 36 | |
| D | 44 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 87 | |
| RW/D | 40 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 20 | |
| RW | 43 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 40 | |
| D | 37 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14 | |
| LW | 22 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | |
| D | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D/C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| G | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T | GA | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2780 | 44 | 20 | 13 | 11 | 70 | 1.51 | 15 | |
| Team: | 2780 | 44 | 20 | 13 | 11 | 70 | 1.51 | 15 |
Playoffs
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RW | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | |
| C | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
| LW/D | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | |
| RW/D | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| D | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| RW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| D | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| G | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | GA | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2.50 | 0 | |
| Team: | 120 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2.50 | 0 |
Transactions
- Acquired Dutch Gainor from Minneapolis of the American Hockey Association for Red Stuart, cash and future considerations, October 24, 1927.
- Purchased Dit Clapper from Boston of the Canadian-American League, October 25, 1927.
- Sold the rights to Duke KeatsDuke KeatsGordon Blanchard "Duke, Iron Duke" Keats was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played for the Toronto Blueshirts of the National Hockey Association , Edmonton Eskimos of the Western Canada Hockey League and the Boston Bruins, Detroit Cougars and Chicago Black Hawks of the National...
to Chicago, Carson CooperCarson CooperCarson "Shovel Shot" Cooper was a Canadian Professional Hockey right winger who played 8 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Cougars and Detroit Falcons....
to Detroit and Billy BoucherBilly BoucherWilliam Martin Boucher was a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger.Born in Ottawa, Ontario, he played in the National Hockey League for the Hamilton Tigers, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins and New York Americans. He also played for the New Haven Eagles and Bronx Tigers of the...
to the Americans. - Traded Jimmy Herbert to Toronto for the rights to Eric Pettinger and $15,000, December 21, 1927.
Roster
- #1 Sprague CleghornSprague CleghornHenry William Sprague "Peg" Cleghorn, , was a Canadian professional hockey player from Westmount who played for the Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Wanderers, Ottawa Senators, Renfrew Creamery Kings and Toronto St. Patricks in the National Hockey Association and National Hockey League...
- #2 Eddie ShoreEddie ShoreEdward William Shore was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman, principally for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League, and the longtime owner of the Springfield Indians of the American Hockey League, iconic for his toughness and defensive skill.Shore won the Hart Trophy as the...
- #3 Lionel HitchmanLionel HitchmanFrederick Lionel Hitchman was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played 12 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Ottawa Senators and Boston Bruins....
- #4 Jimmy Herbert
- #5 Frank FredricksonFrank FredricksonSigurður Franklin Fredrickson was a Canadian ice hockey centre who was significant to both the amateur and professional sport as it evolved in North America in the early 20th century...
- #6 Percy GalbraithPercy GalbraithPercival Walter "Perk" Galbraith was a Canadian ice hockey forward. He was born in Toronto, Ontario.Galbraith started his National Hockey League career with the Boston Bruins in 1926. He would also play for the Ottawa Senators. He would retire from hockey after the 1934 season. He won the Stanley...
- #7 Carson CooperCarson CooperCarson "Shovel Shot" Cooper was a Canadian Professional Hockey right winger who played 8 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Cougars and Detroit Falcons....
- #8 Dutch GainorDutch GainorNorman "Norm, Dutch" Gainor was a Canadian ice hockey forward, most notable for playing on the Dynamite Line with Cooney Weiland and Dit Clapper, the first "named" forward line in NHL history....
- #9 Harry Oliver
- #10 Fred GordonFred GordonWeldon Frederick Kenneth Gordon is a former ice hockey right winger. He played in 80 National Hockey League games for the Detroit Cougars and the Boston Bruins...
- #11 Hal WinklerHal WinklerHarold Lang "Hal" Winkler was a Canadian ice hockey goaltender.Winkler started his professional hockey career with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Western Canada Hockey League in 1922. He would also play with the Calgary Tigers. In 1926, he moved to the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League...
- #12 Dit ClapperDit ClapperAubrey Victor "Dit" Clapper was a Canadian Hall of Fame ice hockey player....
- #14 Hago HarringtonHago HarringtonLeland Kitteridge "Hago" Harrington is a retired American professional ice hockey forward who played 66 games in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins...
- #14 Martin Lauder
- #15 Nobby ClarkNobby Clark (ice hockey)Patrick J. "Nobby" Clark was a professional ice hockey defenceman, most notably for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League, for whom he played five games in the 1927–28 season. He was born in Orillia, Ontario....