1936–37 Montreal Canadiens season
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The 1936–37 Montreal Canadiens
season was the team's 28th
season
of play. After coach Cecil Hart
and Howie Morenz
returned to the club, the Canadiens placed first in the Canadian Division and qualified for the playoffs. Montreal met and lost to eventual Stanley Cup
champion Detroit Red Wings
in the semi-finals.
was obtained to shore up the defence. Cecil Hart
was rehired as coach. Hart placed a condition on his returning to the club, that former star Howie Morenz
would return to the club. After being traded to Chicago and from there to New York, Morenz had struggled and the Rangers were willing trade partners for Morenz. Goalie George Hainsworth
also returned to the Canadiens, signed as a free agent.
The Canadiens went from last to first in the Canadian Division. Morenz was just hitting his stride in January 1937, when tragedy struck. On one of his hurtling rushes, he was being checked by Earl Seibert
of Chicago when his left skate got caught in the dasher of the end boards, and Morenz suffered a badly fractured leg. After suffering a nervous breakdown worrying about if he'd be able to come back, more bad luck occurred. On March 8, 1937, X-rays revealed that Howie had blood clots in his healing leg. An operation was scheduled for the next day, but when Howie ate a light supper and told the nurse he wanted to rest, in falling asleep his pallor suddenly changed and the nurse knew something was wrong. A blood clot had stopped his heart, and attempts to revive Howie failed. News of Morenz's death shocked the hockey world, and thousands filed past his bier
, many in tears, to pay their last respects.
. Montreal lost the best-of-five series 3–1.
Goaltending
Goaltending
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 ...
season was the team's 28th
Montreal Canadiens seasons
This is a list of seasons completed by the Montreal Canadiens professional ice hockey club. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the Canadiens completed in both the National Hockey Association and the National Hockey League .-NHA :Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins,...
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...
of play. After coach Cecil Hart
Cecil Hart
Cecil Hart was a head coach of the Montreal Canadiens. He was born in Bedford, Quebec.Hart helped lead the team to three Stanley Cups, in 1924, 1930, and 1931...
and Howie Morenz
Howie Morenz
Howard William Morenz was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played centre for three National Hockey League teams: the Montreal Canadiens , the Chicago Black Hawks, and the New York Rangers...
returned to the club, the Canadiens placed first in the Canadian Division and qualified for the playoffs. Montreal met and lost to 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 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...
in the semi-finals.
Regular season
The Montreal Canadiens had hit the bottom in 1935–36, and Babe SiebertBabe Siebert
Albert Charles "Babe" Siebert was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger and defenceman who played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Maroons, New York Rangers, Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens...
was obtained to shore up the defence. Cecil Hart
Cecil Hart
Cecil Hart was a head coach of the Montreal Canadiens. He was born in Bedford, Quebec.Hart helped lead the team to three Stanley Cups, in 1924, 1930, and 1931...
was rehired as coach. Hart placed a condition on his returning to the club, that former star Howie Morenz
Howie Morenz
Howard William Morenz was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played centre for three National Hockey League teams: the Montreal Canadiens , the Chicago Black Hawks, and the New York Rangers...
would return to the club. After being traded to Chicago and from there to New York, Morenz had struggled and the Rangers were willing trade partners for Morenz. Goalie George Hainsworth
George Hainsworth
George Hainsworth was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs in the National Hockey League, and the Saskatoon Crescents in the Western Canada Hockey League....
also returned to the Canadiens, signed as a free agent.
The Canadiens went from last to first in the Canadian Division. Morenz was just hitting his stride in January 1937, when tragedy struck. On one of his hurtling rushes, he was being checked by Earl Seibert
Earl Seibert
Earl Walter Seibert was a Canadian ice hockey defenceman who played for 15 seasons for the Chicago Black Hawks, New York Rangers and Detroit Red Wings.-Playing career:...
of Chicago when his left skate got caught in the dasher of the end boards, and Morenz suffered a badly fractured leg. After suffering a nervous breakdown worrying about if he'd be able to come back, more bad luck occurred. On March 8, 1937, X-rays revealed that Howie had blood clots in his healing leg. An operation was scheduled for the next day, but when Howie ate a light supper and told the nurse he wanted to rest, in falling asleep his pallor suddenly changed and the nurse knew something was wrong. A blood clot had stopped his heart, and attempts to revive Howie failed. News of Morenz's death shocked the hockey world, and thousands filed past his bier
Bier
A bier is a stand on which a corpse, coffin or casket containing a corpse, is placed to lie in state or to be carried to the grave.In Christian burial, the bier is often placed in the centre of the nave with candles surrounding it, and remains in place during the funeral.The bier is a flat frame,...
, many in tears, to pay their last respects.
Playoffs
As champions of the Canadian division, the Canadiens proceeded directly to the semi-final against the Detroit Red WingsDetroit 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...
. Montreal lost the best-of-five series 3–1.
Regular season
| Regular season results | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
| 1 | W | November 7, 1936 | 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... (1936–37 1936–37 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Boston Bruins lost the Quarter-Finals to the Montreal Maroons 2-1 and have lost the Quarter-Finals two years in a row.-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
1–0–0 |
| 2 | W | November 12, 1936 | 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... (1936–37 1936–37 Montreal Maroons season -Regular season:On November 16, 1936, Hal Winkler made his NHL debut for the New York Rangers and gained a 1-0 shutout over the Montreal Maroons. He was the first goaltender to have a shutout in his NHL debut.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
2–0–0 |
| 3 | L | November 15, 1936 | 1–2 | @ 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... (1936–37 1936–37 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Boston Bruins lost the Quarter-Finals to the Montreal Maroons 2-1 and have lost the Quarter-Finals two years in a row.-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
2–1–0 |
| 4 | L | November 17, 1936 | 2–5 | @ 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... (1936–37 1936–37 New York Americans season The 1936–37 New York Americans season was the Americans' twelfth season of play. After qualifying for the playoffs in 1936, the Americans again placed last in the Canadian Division to miss qualifying for the playoffs. The Americans had now failed to qualify in ten of the franchise's twelve seasons... ) |
2–2–0 |
| 5 | W | November 19, 1936 | 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... (1936–37 1936–37 New York Americans season The 1936–37 New York Americans season was the Americans' twelfth season of play. After qualifying for the playoffs in 1936, the Americans again placed last in the Canadian Division to miss qualifying for the playoffs. The Americans had now failed to qualify in ten of the franchise's twelve seasons... ) |
3–2–0 |
| 6 | W | November 21, 1936 | 3–1 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... (1936–37 1936–37 New York Rangers season The 1936–37 New York Rangers season was the 11th season for the team in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Rangers posted a third-place finish in the American Division, with a 19–20–9 record. New York qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs, where the team defeated the... ) |
4–2–0 |
| 7 | T | November 24, 1936 | 2–2 OT | @ Montreal Maroons Montreal Maroons The Montreal Maroons was a professional men's ice hockey team in the National Hockey League . They played in the NHL from 1924 to 1938, winning the Stanley Cup in 1926 and 1935... (1936–37 1936–37 Montreal Maroons season -Regular season:On November 16, 1936, Hal Winkler made his NHL debut for the New York Rangers and gained a 1-0 shutout over the Montreal Maroons. He was the first goaltender to have a shutout in his NHL debut.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
4–2–1 |
| 8 | L | November 26, 1936 | 2–4 | 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... (1936–37 1936–37 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1936–37 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the twentieth season of play for the Toronto NHL franchise, tenth as the Maple Leafs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Transactions:... ) |
4–3–1 |
| 9 | L | November 28, 1936 | 2–4 | @ 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... (1936–37 1936–37 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1936–37 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the twentieth season of play for the Toronto NHL franchise, tenth as the Maple Leafs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Transactions:... ) |
4–4–1 |
| 10 | W | November 29, 1936 | 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... (1936–37 1936–37 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1936–37 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's 11th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a quick playoff exit, as the Hawks lost to the underdog New York Americans in the 1st round of the 1936 playoffs... ) |
5–4–1 |
| 11 | W | December 5, 1936 | 4–3 | 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... (1936–37 1936–37 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Boston Bruins lost the Quarter-Finals to the Montreal Maroons 2-1 and have lost the Quarter-Finals two years in a row.-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
6–4–1 |
| 12 | L | December 10, 1936 | 1–2 | @ 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... (1936–37 1936–37 Detroit Red Wings season The 1936–37 Detroit Red Wings season was the eleventh season for the Detroit NHL franchise, fifth as the Red Wings. The season involved winning the Stanley Cup.-Game log:-Finals:... ) |
6–5–1 |
| 13 | T | December 12, 1936 | 2–2 OT | @ Montreal Maroons Montreal Maroons The Montreal Maroons was a professional men's ice hockey team in the National Hockey League . They played in the NHL from 1924 to 1938, winning the Stanley Cup in 1926 and 1935... (1936–37 1936–37 Montreal Maroons season -Regular season:On November 16, 1936, Hal Winkler made his NHL debut for the New York Rangers and gained a 1-0 shutout over the Montreal Maroons. He was the first goaltender to have a shutout in his NHL debut.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
6–5–2 |
| 14 | W | December 15, 1936 | 4–3 | 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... (1936–37 1936–37 Detroit Red Wings season The 1936–37 Detroit Red Wings season was the eleventh season for the Detroit NHL franchise, fifth as the Red Wings. The season involved winning the Stanley Cup.-Game log:-Finals:... ) |
7–5–2 |
| 15 | W | December 19, 1936 | 4–2 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... (1936–37 1936–37 New York Rangers season The 1936–37 New York Rangers season was the 11th season for the team in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Rangers posted a third-place finish in the American Division, with a 19–20–9 record. New York qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs, where the team defeated the... ) |
8–5–2 |
| 16 | L | December 20, 1936 | 3–5 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... (1936–37 1936–37 New York Rangers season The 1936–37 New York Rangers season was the 11th season for the team in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Rangers posted a third-place finish in the American Division, with a 19–20–9 record. New York qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs, where the team defeated the... ) |
8–6–2 |
| 17 | W | December 22, 1936 | 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... (1936–37 1936–37 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1936–37 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's 11th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a quick playoff exit, as the Hawks lost to the underdog New York Americans in the 1st round of the 1936 playoffs... ) |
9–6–2 |
| 18 | W | December 27, 1936 | 5–2 | @ 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... (1936–37 1936–37 Detroit Red Wings season The 1936–37 Detroit Red Wings season was the eleventh season for the Detroit NHL franchise, fifth as the Red Wings. The season involved winning the Stanley Cup.-Game log:-Finals:... ) |
10–6–2 |
| 19 | L | December 29, 1936 | 1–5 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1936–37 1936–37 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1936–37 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's 11th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a quick playoff exit, as the Hawks lost to the underdog New York Americans in the 1st round of the 1936 playoffs... ) |
10–7–2 |
| 20 | W | January 2, 1937 | 5–1 | 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... (1936–37 1936–37 New York Americans season The 1936–37 New York Americans season was the Americans' twelfth season of play. After qualifying for the playoffs in 1936, the Americans again placed last in the Canadian Division to miss qualifying for the playoffs. The Americans had now failed to qualify in ten of the franchise's twelve seasons... ) |
11–7–2 |
| 21 | W | January 3, 1937 | 4–2 | @ 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... (1936–37 1936–37 New York Americans season The 1936–37 New York Americans season was the Americans' twelfth season of play. After qualifying for the playoffs in 1936, the Americans again placed last in the Canadian Division to miss qualifying for the playoffs. The Americans had now failed to qualify in ten of the franchise's twelve seasons... ) |
12–7–2 |
| 22 | L | January 5, 1937 | 2–4 | @ 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... (1936–37 1936–37 Montreal Maroons season -Regular season:On November 16, 1936, Hal Winkler made his NHL debut for the New York Rangers and gained a 1-0 shutout over the Montreal Maroons. He was the first goaltender to have a shutout in his NHL debut.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
12–8–2 |
| 23 | W | January 7, 1937 | 4–1 | 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... (1936–37 1936–37 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1936–37 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the twentieth season of play for the Toronto NHL franchise, tenth as the Maple Leafs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Transactions:... ) |
13–8–2 |
| 24 | L | January 9, 1937 | 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... (1936–37 1936–37 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1936–37 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the twentieth season of play for the Toronto NHL franchise, tenth as the Maple Leafs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Transactions:... ) |
13–9–2 |
| 25 | W | January 12, 1937 | 4–1 | 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... (1936–37 1936–37 Detroit Red Wings season The 1936–37 Detroit Red Wings season was the eleventh season for the Detroit NHL franchise, fifth as the Red Wings. The season involved winning the Stanley Cup.-Game log:-Finals:... ) |
14–9–2 |
| 26 | W | January 16, 1937 | 5–0 | 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... (1936–37 1936–37 Montreal Maroons season -Regular season:On November 16, 1936, Hal Winkler made his NHL debut for the New York Rangers and gained a 1-0 shutout over the Montreal Maroons. He was the first goaltender to have a shutout in his NHL debut.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
15–9–2 |
| 27 | T | January 19, 1937 | 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... (1936–37 1936–37 New York Rangers season The 1936–37 New York Rangers season was the 11th season for the team in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Rangers posted a third-place finish in the American Division, with a 19–20–9 record. New York qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs, where the team defeated the... ) |
15–9–3 |
| 28 | W | January 24, 1937 | 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... (1936–37 1936–37 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1936–37 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's 11th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a quick playoff exit, as the Hawks lost to the underdog New York Americans in the 1st round of the 1936 playoffs... ) |
16–9–3 |
| 29 | W | January 26, 1937 | 3–1 | @ 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... (1936–37 1936–37 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1936–37 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the twentieth season of play for the Toronto NHL franchise, tenth as the Maple Leafs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Transactions:... ) |
17–9–3 |
| 30 | W | January 28, 1937 | 6–5 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1936–37 1936–37 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1936–37 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's 11th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a quick playoff exit, as the Hawks lost to the underdog New York Americans in the 1st round of the 1936 playoffs... ) |
18–9–3 |
| 31 | L | January 30, 1937 | 0–4 | New York Americans New York Americans The New York Americans were a professional ice hockey team based in New York, New York from 1925 to 1942. They were the third expansion team in the history of the National Hockey League and the second to play in the United States. The team never won the Stanley Cup, but reached the semifinals... (1936–37 1936–37 New York Americans season The 1936–37 New York Americans season was the Americans' twelfth season of play. After qualifying for the playoffs in 1936, the Americans again placed last in the Canadian Division to miss qualifying for the playoffs. The Americans had now failed to qualify in ten of the franchise's twelve seasons... ) |
18–10–3 |
| 32 | W | January 31, 1937 | 3–2 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... (1936–37 1936–37 New York Americans season The 1936–37 New York Americans season was the Americans' twelfth season of play. After qualifying for the playoffs in 1936, the Americans again placed last in the Canadian Division to miss qualifying for the playoffs. The Americans had now failed to qualify in ten of the franchise's twelve seasons... ) |
19–10–3 |
| 33 | W | February 2, 1937 | 1–0 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1936–37 1936–37 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Boston Bruins lost the Quarter-Finals to the Montreal Maroons 2-1 and have lost the Quarter-Finals two years in a row.-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
20–10–3 |
| 34 | L | February 4, 1937 | 2–6 | 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... (1936–37 1936–37 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Boston Bruins lost the Quarter-Finals to the Montreal Maroons 2-1 and have lost the Quarter-Finals two years in a row.-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
20–11–3 |
| 35 | W | February 11, 1937 | 3–2 | 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... (1936–37 1936–37 Detroit Red Wings season The 1936–37 Detroit Red Wings season was the eleventh season for the Detroit NHL franchise, fifth as the Red Wings. The season involved winning the Stanley Cup.-Game log:-Finals:... ) |
21–11–3 |
| 36 | L | February 13, 1937 | 1–5 | 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... (1936–37 1936–37 Montreal Maroons season -Regular season:On November 16, 1936, Hal Winkler made his NHL debut for the New York Rangers and gained a 1-0 shutout over the Montreal Maroons. He was the first goaltender to have a shutout in his NHL debut.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
21–12–3 |
| 37 | W | February 16, 1937 | 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... (1936–37 1936–37 New York Americans season The 1936–37 New York Americans season was the Americans' twelfth season of play. After qualifying for the playoffs in 1936, the Americans again placed last in the Canadian Division to miss qualifying for the playoffs. The Americans had now failed to qualify in ten of the franchise's twelve seasons... ) |
22–12–3 |
| 38 | T | February 21, 1937 | 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... (1936–37 1936–37 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Playoffs:The Boston Bruins lost the Quarter-Finals to the Montreal Maroons 2-1 and have lost the Quarter-Finals two years in a row.-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
22–12–4 |
| 39 | L | February 25, 1937 | 1–3 | 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... (1936–37 1936–37 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1936–37 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the twentieth season of play for the Toronto NHL franchise, tenth as the Maple Leafs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Transactions:... ) |
22–13–4 |
| 40 | W | February 27, 1937 | 3–2 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... (1936–37 1936–37 New York Americans season The 1936–37 New York Americans season was the Americans' twelfth season of play. After qualifying for the playoffs in 1936, the Americans again placed last in the Canadian Division to miss qualifying for the playoffs. The Americans had now failed to qualify in ten of the franchise's twelve seasons... ) |
23–13–4 |
| 41 | T | February 28, 1937 | 0–0 OT | @ 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... (1936–37 1936–37 Detroit Red Wings season The 1936–37 Detroit Red Wings season was the eleventh season for the Detroit NHL franchise, fifth as the Red Wings. The season involved winning the Stanley Cup.-Game log:-Finals:... ) |
23–13–5 |
| 42 | L | March 4, 1937 | 3–5 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1936–37 1936–37 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1936–37 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's 11th season in the NHL, and they were coming off a quick playoff exit, as the Hawks lost to the underdog New York Americans in the 1st round of the 1936 playoffs... ) |
23–14–5 |
| 43 | L | March 6, 1937 | 1–3 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... (1936–37 1936–37 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1936–37 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the twentieth season of play for the Toronto NHL franchise, tenth as the Maple Leafs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Transactions:... ) |
23–15–5 |
| 44 | L | March 9, 1937 | 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... (1936–37 1936–37 Montreal Maroons season -Regular season:On November 16, 1936, Hal Winkler made his NHL debut for the New York Rangers and gained a 1-0 shutout over the Montreal Maroons. He was the first goaltender to have a shutout in his NHL debut.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
23–16–5 |
| 45 | W | March 13, 1937 | 1–0 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1936–37 1936–37 New York Rangers season The 1936–37 New York Rangers season was the 11th season for the team in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Rangers posted a third-place finish in the American Division, with a 19–20–9 record. New York qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs, where the team defeated the... ) |
24–16–5 |
| 46 | T | March 16, 1937 | 1–1 OT | @ Montreal Maroons Montreal Maroons The Montreal Maroons was a professional men's ice hockey team in the National Hockey League . They played in the NHL from 1924 to 1938, winning the Stanley Cup in 1926 and 1935... (1936–37 1936–37 Montreal Maroons season -Regular season:On November 16, 1936, Hal Winkler made his NHL debut for the New York Rangers and gained a 1-0 shutout over the Montreal Maroons. He was the first goaltender to have a shutout in his NHL debut.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
24–16–6 |
| 47 | L | March 18, 1937 | 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... (1936–37 1936–37 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1936–37 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the twentieth season of play for the Toronto NHL franchise, tenth as the Maple Leafs.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-Transactions:... ) |
24–17–6 |
| 48 | L | March 21, 1937 | 1–3 | @ 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... (1936–37 1936–37 New York Rangers season The 1936–37 New York Rangers season was the 11th season for the team in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Rangers posted a third-place finish in the American Division, with a 19–20–9 record. New York qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs, where the team defeated the... ) |
24–18–6 |
Regular season
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RW | 48 | 20 | 16 | 36 | 38 | |
| LW | 47 | 17 | 15 | 32 | 30 | |
| LW/D | 44 | 8 | 20 | 28 | 38 | |
| D/LW | 47 | 13 | 14 | 27 | 17 | |
| C | 47 | 8 | 18 | 26 | 24 | |
| LW | 43 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 12 | |
| C | 30 | 4 | 16 | 20 | 12 | |
| RW | 48 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 17 | |
| C | 34 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 15 | |
| C | 27 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 10 | |
| RW | 47 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 8 | |
| LW | 44 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 9 | |
| D | 39 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 22 | |
| C/D | 48 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12 | |
| D | 44 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 30 | |
| LW | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| C/LW | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| G | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW/D | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T | GA | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2730 | 44 | 22 | 17 | 5 | 99 | 2.18 | 5 | |
| 270 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 2.67 | 0 | |
| Team: | 3000 | 48 | 24 | 18 | 6 | 111 | 2.22 | 5 |
Playoffs
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | |
| RW | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | |
| LW/D | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |
| LW | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
| LW | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| RW | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| D | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| C | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| G | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D/LW | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C/D | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | GA | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 352 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 2.22 | 0 | |
| Team: | 352 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 2.22 | 0 |
Awards and records
- Wilf CudeWilf CudeWilfred Reginald Cude was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played ten seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Quakers, Boston Bruins, Chicago Black Hawks, Detroit Red Wings, and Montreal Canadiens.-Playing career:Born in Wales, Cude was raised and learned to...
- NHL Second All-Star team - Babe SiebertBabe SiebertAlbert Charles "Babe" Siebert was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger and defenceman who played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Maroons, New York Rangers, Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens...
- NHL First All-Star team, Hart Memorial TrophyHart Memorial TrophyThe Hart Memorial Trophy, originally known as the Hart Trophy, the "oldest and most prestigious individual award in hockey", is awarded annually to the "player adjudged most valuable to his team" in the National Hockey League . The Hart Memorial Trophy has been awarded 86 times to 53 different... - O'Brien CupO'Brien TrophyThe O'Brien Trophy, or O'Brien Cup, as labelled on the trophy itself, is a retired trophy that was awarded in the National Hockey Association and the National Hockey League ice hockey leagues of North America from 1910 to 1950. It was originally donated to the NHA by Canadian Senator M.J....
- First place in Canadian division.
Transactions
- September 1, 1936 - Howie MorenzHowie MorenzHoward William Morenz was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played centre for three National Hockey League teams: the Montreal Canadiens , the Chicago Black Hawks, and the New York Rangers...
traded to Montreal by NY Rangers for cash. - September 10, 1936 - Traded Leroy GoldsworthyLeroy GoldsworthyLeroy "Goldy" Goldsworthy was an American ice hockey forward.Goldsworthy started his National Hockey League career with the New York Rangers in 1929. He also played for the Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Black Hawks, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, and New York Americans. He retired from the NHL...
, Sammy McManusSammy McManusAndrew Samuel McManus is a former professional ice hockey player who played 26 games in the National Hockey League with the Montreal Maroons and the Boston Bruins. In 1935 McManus helped the Maroons win their last Stanley Cup.-References:...
and $10,000 to Boston for Babe SiebertBabe SiebertAlbert Charles "Babe" Siebert was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger and defenceman who played 14 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Maroons, New York Rangers, Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens...
and Roger Jenkins. - November 24, 1936 - George HainsworthGeorge HainsworthGeorge Hainsworth was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs in the National Hockey League, and the Saskatoon Crescents in the Western Canada Hockey League....
signed as a free agent.