1948–49 Montreal Canadiens season
Encyclopedia
The 1948–49 Montreal Canadiens
season was the 40th
season
in club history. The Montreal Canadiens were eliminated in the semi-finals against the Detroit Red Wings
4 games to 3.
set a long-standing modern NHL
record between February 26 and March 6, 1949, when he amassed four consecutive shutout
s, not allowing a goal over a span of 309 minutes, 21 seconds. This record was not surpassed until 2004, when Brian Boucher
, then of the Phoenix Coyotes
, broke it.
in the first round of the playoffs.
Detroit wins best-of-seven series 4 games to 3.
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 40th
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...
in club history. The Montreal Canadiens were eliminated in the semi-finals against the 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...
4 games to 3.
Regular season
Bill DurnanBill Durnan
William Ronald Durnan was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
set a long-standing modern 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...
record between February 26 and March 6, 1949, when he amassed four consecutive shutout
Shutout
In team sports, a shutout refers to a game in which one team prevents the opposing team from scoring. While possible in most major sports, they are highly improbable in some sports, such as basketball....
s, not allowing a goal over a span of 309 minutes, 21 seconds. This record was not surpassed until 2004, when Brian Boucher
Brian Boucher
Brian "Boosh" Boucher is an American professional ice hockey goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
, then of the Phoenix Coyotes
Phoenix Coyotes
The Phoenix Coyotes are a professional ice hockey team based in Glendale, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their home games at Jobing.com Arena....
, broke it.
Game log
| Regular season results | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
| 1 | T | October 14, 1948 | 1–1 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 New York Rangers season The 1948–49 New York Rangers season was the 23rd season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers compiled a 18–31–11 record, and finished with 47 points... ) |
0–0–1 |
| 2 | W | October 16, 1948 | 8–2 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1948–49 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's 23rd season in the National Hockey League, and it was coming off a last-place finish in the 1947–48 season, failing to qualify for post-season play for the 2nd straight year.... ) |
1–0–1 |
| 3 | W | October 21, 1948 | 5–0 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1948–49 Toronto Maple Leafs season involved winning the Stanley Cup. The Maple Leafs became the first team in NHL history to win three consecutive Stanley Cups.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
2–0–1 |
| 4 | T | October 23, 1948 | 0–0 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 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;... ) |
2–0–2 |
| 5 | L | October 27, 1948 | 2–3 | @ 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1948–49 Toronto Maple Leafs season involved winning the Stanley Cup. The Maple Leafs became the first team in NHL history to win three consecutive Stanley Cups.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
2–1–2 |
| 6 | T | October 30, 1948 | 3–3 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
2–1–3 |
| 7 | L | October 31, 1948 | 1–4 | @ 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... (1948–49 1948–49 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;... ) |
2–2–3 |
| 8 | W | November 6, 1948 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 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;... ) |
3–2–3 |
| 9 | W | November 11, 1948 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1948–49 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's 23rd season in the National Hockey League, and it was coming off a last-place finish in the 1947–48 season, failing to qualify for post-season play for the 2nd straight year.... ) |
4–2–3 |
| 10 | W | November 13, 1948 | 3–1 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1948–49 1948–49 New York Rangers season The 1948–49 New York Rangers season was the 23rd season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers compiled a 18–31–11 record, and finished with 47 points... ) |
5–2–3 |
| 11 | L | November 14, 1948 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
5–3–3 |
| 12 | L | November 17, 1948 | 3–4 | @ 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1948–49 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's 23rd season in the National Hockey League, and it was coming off a last-place finish in the 1947–48 season, failing to qualify for post-season play for the 2nd straight year.... ) |
5–4–3 |
| 13 | W | November 21, 1948 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 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;... ) |
6–4–3 |
| 14 | T | November 24, 1948 | 3–3 | @ 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1948–49 Toronto Maple Leafs season involved winning the Stanley Cup. The Maple Leafs became the first team in NHL history to win three consecutive Stanley Cups.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
6–4–4 |
| 15 | L | November 25, 1948 | 0–2 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1948–49 Toronto Maple Leafs season involved winning the Stanley Cup. The Maple Leafs became the first team in NHL history to win three consecutive Stanley Cups.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
6–5–4 |
| 16 | L | November 27, 1948 | 0–2 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
6–6–4 |
| 17 | W | December 4, 1948 | 3–1 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1948–49 1948–49 New York Rangers season The 1948–49 New York Rangers season was the 23rd season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers compiled a 18–31–11 record, and finished with 47 points... ) |
7–6–4 |
| 18 | L | December 5, 1948 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
7–7–4 |
| 19 | L | December 11, 1948 | 2–5 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1948–49 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's 23rd season in the National Hockey League, and it was coming off a last-place finish in the 1947–48 season, failing to qualify for post-season play for the 2nd straight year.... ) |
7–8–4 |
| 20 | T | December 12, 1948 | 4–4 | @ 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1948–49 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's 23rd season in the National Hockey League, and it was coming off a last-place finish in the 1947–48 season, failing to qualify for post-season play for the 2nd straight year.... ) |
7–8–5 |
| 21 | W | December 15, 1948 | 4–2 | @ 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
8–8–5 |
| 22 | W | December 18, 1948 | 5–3 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 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;... ) |
9–8–5 |
| 23 | L | December 19, 1948 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 New York Rangers season The 1948–49 New York Rangers season was the 23rd season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers compiled a 18–31–11 record, and finished with 47 points... ) |
9–9–5 |
| 24 | W | December 23, 1948 | 4–2 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
10–9–5 |
| 25 | L | December 25, 1948 | 0–2 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 New York Rangers season The 1948–49 New York Rangers season was the 23rd season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers compiled a 18–31–11 record, and finished with 47 points... ) |
10–10–5 |
| 26 | L | December 26, 1948 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 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;... ) |
10–11–5 |
| 27 | W | December 30, 1948 | 3–2 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1948–49 Toronto Maple Leafs season involved winning the Stanley Cup. The Maple Leafs became the first team in NHL history to win three consecutive Stanley Cups.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
11–11–5 |
| 28 | L | January 1, 1949 | 3–5 | @ 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1948–49 Toronto Maple Leafs season involved winning the Stanley Cup. The Maple Leafs became the first team in NHL history to win three consecutive Stanley Cups.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
11–12–5 |
| 29 | W | January 6, 1949 | 7–2 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1948–49 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's 23rd season in the National Hockey League, and it was coming off a last-place finish in the 1947–48 season, failing to qualify for post-season play for the 2nd straight year.... ) |
12–12–5 |
| 30 | L | January 8, 1949 | 1–4 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 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;... ) |
12–13–5 |
| 31 | T | January 9, 1949 | 1–1 | @ 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... (1948–49 1948–49 New York Rangers season The 1948–49 New York Rangers season was the 23rd season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers compiled a 18–31–11 record, and finished with 47 points... ) |
12–13–6 |
| 32 | W | January 12, 1949 | 5–3 | @ 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
13–13–6 |
| 33 | W | January 15, 1949 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1948–49 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's 23rd season in the National Hockey League, and it was coming off a last-place finish in the 1947–48 season, failing to qualify for post-season play for the 2nd straight year.... ) |
14–13–6 |
| 34 | L | January 16, 1949 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 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;... ) |
14–14–6 |
| 35 | W | January 19, 1949 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1948–49 Toronto Maple Leafs season involved winning the Stanley Cup. The Maple Leafs became the first team in NHL history to win three consecutive Stanley Cups.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
15–14–6 |
| 36 | W | January 20, 1949 | 2–1 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 New York Rangers season The 1948–49 New York Rangers season was the 23rd season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers compiled a 18–31–11 record, and finished with 47 points... ) |
16–14–6 |
| 37 | W | January 22, 1949 | 4–2 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
17–14–6 |
| 38 | L | January 23, 1949 | 0–3 | @ 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
17–15–6 |
| 39 | W | January 26, 1949 | 3–2 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1948–49 1948–49 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1948–49 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's 23rd season in the National Hockey League, and it was coming off a last-place finish in the 1947–48 season, failing to qualify for post-season play for the 2nd straight year.... ) |
18–15–6 |
| 40 | L | January 29, 1949 | 2–5 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 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;... ) |
18–16–6 |
| 41 | L | January 30, 1949 | 0–9 | @ 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... (1948–49 1948–49 New York Rangers season The 1948–49 New York Rangers season was the 23rd season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers compiled a 18–31–11 record, and finished with 47 points... ) |
18–17–6 |
| 42 | L | February 3, 1949 | 1–4 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1948–49 Toronto Maple Leafs season involved winning the Stanley Cup. The Maple Leafs became the first team in NHL history to win three consecutive Stanley Cups.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
18–18–6 |
| 43 | L | February 5, 1949 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
18–19–6 |
| 44 | L | February 6, 1949 | 0–1 | @ 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... (1948–49 1948–49 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;... ) |
18–20–6 |
| 45 | T | February 9, 1949 | 2–2 | @ 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1948–49 Toronto Maple Leafs season involved winning the Stanley Cup. The Maple Leafs became the first team in NHL history to win three consecutive Stanley Cups.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
18–20–7 |
| 46 | L | February 13, 1949 | 3–4 | @ 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1948–49 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's 23rd season in the National Hockey League, and it was coming off a last-place finish in the 1947–48 season, failing to qualify for post-season play for the 2nd straight year.... ) |
18–21–7 |
| 47 | W | February 17, 1949 | 3–0 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1948–49 Toronto Maple Leafs season involved winning the Stanley Cup. The Maple Leafs became the first team in NHL history to win three consecutive Stanley Cups.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
19–21–7 |
| 48 | W | February 19, 1949 | 3–1 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1948–49 1948–49 New York Rangers season The 1948–49 New York Rangers season was the 23rd season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers compiled a 18–31–11 record, and finished with 47 points... ) |
20–21–7 |
| 49 | L | February 20, 1949 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 New York Rangers season The 1948–49 New York Rangers season was the 23rd season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers compiled a 18–31–11 record, and finished with 47 points... ) |
20–22–7 |
| 50 | W | February 24, 1949 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1948–49 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's 23rd season in the National Hockey League, and it was coming off a last-place finish in the 1947–48 season, failing to qualify for post-season play for the 2nd straight year.... ) |
21–22–7 |
| 51 | W | February 26, 1949 | 1–0 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 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;... ) |
22–22–7 |
| 52 | W | March 2, 1949 | 2–0 | @ 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1948–49 Toronto Maple Leafs season involved winning the Stanley Cup. The Maple Leafs became the first team in NHL history to win three consecutive Stanley Cups.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
23–22–7 |
| 53 | W | March 5, 1949 | 4–0 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
24–22–7 |
| 54 | W | March 6, 1949 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Boston Bruins season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending-External links:... ) |
25–22–7 |
| 55 | T | March 9, 1949 | 2–2 | @ 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1948–49 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's 23rd season in the National Hockey League, and it was coming off a last-place finish in the 1947–48 season, failing to qualify for post-season play for the 2nd straight year.... ) |
25–22–8 |
| 56 | W | March 12, 1949 | 3–0 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 New York Rangers season The 1948–49 New York Rangers season was the 23rd season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers compiled a 18–31–11 record, and finished with 47 points... ) |
26–22–8 |
| 57 | T | March 13, 1949 | 1–1 | @ 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... (1948–49 1948–49 New York Rangers season The 1948–49 New York Rangers season was the 23rd season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers compiled a 18–31–11 record, and finished with 47 points... ) |
26–22–9 |
| 58 | W | March 17, 1949 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Toronto Maple Leafs season The 1948–49 Toronto Maple Leafs season involved winning the Stanley Cup. The Maple Leafs became the first team in NHL history to win three consecutive Stanley Cups.-Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Playoffs:ScoringGoaltending... ) |
27–22–9 |
| 59 | W | March 19, 1949 | 5–1 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1948–49 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's 23rd season in the National Hockey League, and it was coming off a last-place finish in the 1947–48 season, failing to qualify for post-season play for the 2nd straight year.... ) |
28–22–9 |
| 60 | L | March 20, 1949 | 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... (1948–49 1948–49 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;... ) |
28–23–9 |
Playoffs
The Canadiens would meet 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...
in the first round of the playoffs.
| Date | Away | Score | Home | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 22 | Montreal Canadiens | 1 | Detroit Red Wings | 2 | OT |
| March 24 | Montreal Canadiens | 4 | Detroit Red Wings | 3 | OT |
| March 26 | Detroit Red Wings | 2 | Montreal Canadiens | 3 | |
| March 29 | Detroit Red Wings | 3 | Montreal Canadiens | 1 | |
| March 31 | Montreal Canadiens | 1 | Detroit Red Wings | 3 | |
| April 2 | Detroit Red Wings | 1 | Montreal Canadiens | 3 | |
| April 5 | Montreal Canadiens | 1 | Detroit Red Wings | 3 |
Detroit wins best-of-seven series 4 games to 3.
Regular season
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 60 | 22 | 23 | 45 | 33 | |
| RW | 59 | 20 | 18 | 38 | 110 | |
| RW | 60 | 15 | 22 | 37 | 8 | |
| C | 36 | 11 | 18 | 29 | 59 | |
| C | 60 | 17 | 9 | 26 | 50 | |
| D | 59 | 8 | 12 | 20 | 44 | |
| C | 47 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 6 | |
| LW | 48 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 34 | |
| D | 55 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 87 | |
| D | 46 | 3 | 13 | 16 | 103 | |
| D | 28 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 10 | |
| LW | 54 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 111 | |
| LW | 59 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 14 | |
| LW | 27 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 8 | |
| RW | 36 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 6 | |
| C | 26 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 12 | |
| D | 51 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 31 | |
| LW/C | 30 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 6 | |
| D | 27 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 42 | |
| C/LW | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| G | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T | GA | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3600 | 60 | 28 | 23 | 9 | 126 | 2.10 | 10 | |
| Team: | 3600 | 60 | 28 | 23 | 9 | 126 | 2.10 | 10 |
Playoffs
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LW | 7 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 | |
| C | 7 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | |
| RW | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | |
| RW | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 14 | |
| D | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |
| RW/C | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| C | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |
| LW | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| RW | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | |
| LW | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
| D | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | |
| D | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | |
| D | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| D | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| RW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| G | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| D | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | GA | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 468 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 2.18 | 0 | |
| Team: | 468 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 2.18 | 0 |
Awards and records
- Bill DurnanBill DurnanWilliam Ronald Durnan was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
, Vezina TrophyVezina TrophyThe Vezina Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League's goaltender who is "adjudged to be the best at this position". At the end of each season, the 30 General Managers of the teams in the National Hockey League vote to determine the goaltender who was the most valuable to his team... - Bill Durnan, Goaltender, NHL First Team All-Star
- Glen HarmonGlen HarmonDavid Glen Harmon was a Canadian ice hockey defenceman who played for the Montreal Canadiens from 1942 to 1951...
, Defense, NHL Second Team All-Star - Ken ReardonKen ReardonKenneth Joseph "Kenny" Reardon was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played for the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1966....
, Defense, NHL Second Team All-Star - Maurice RichardMaurice RichardJoseph Henri Maurice "the Rocket" Richard, Sr., was a French-Canadian professional ice hockey player who played for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League from 1942 to 1960. The "Rocket" was the most prolific goal-scorer of his era, the first to achieve the feat of 50 goals in 50...
, Right Wing, NHL First Team All-Star