1929-30 NHL season facts for kids
The 1929–30 NHL season was the 13th season for the National Hockey League (NHL). Ten teams played 44 games each. The Montreal Canadiens surprised many by beating the strong Boston Bruins two games to none to win the Stanley Cup.
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How the Teams Stood: Regular Season Results
The regular season saw teams compete to earn a spot in the playoffs. Here's how the teams finished in their divisions:
Canadian Division Standings
This table shows how teams in the Canadian Division performed.
| Team Name | Games Played | Wins | Losses | Ties | Points | Goals For | Goals Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Maroons | 44 | 23 | 16 | 5 | 51 | 141 | 114 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 44 | 21 | 14 | 9 | 51 | 142 | 114 |
| Ottawa Senators | 44 | 21 | 15 | 8 | 50 | 138 | 118 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 44 | 17 | 21 | 6 | 40 | 116 | 124 |
| New York Americans | 44 | 14 | 25 | 5 | 33 | 113 | 161 |
American Division Standings
This table shows how teams in the American Division performed.
| Team Name | Games Played | Wins | Losses | Ties | Points | Goals For | Goals Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | 44 | 38 | 5 | 1 | 77 | 179 | 98 |
| Chicago Black Hawks | 44 | 21 | 18 | 5 | 47 | 117 | 111 |
| New York Rangers | 44 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 44 | 136 | 143 |
| Detroit Cougars | 44 | 14 | 24 | 6 | 34 | 117 | 133 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 44 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 13 | 102 | 185 |
Top Scorers of the Season
These players scored the most points during the 1929–30 NHL regular season.
| Player | Team | Games Played | Goals | Assists | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooney Weiland | Boston Bruins | 44 | 43 | 30 | 73 |
| Frank Boucher | New York Rangers | 42 | 26 | 36 | 62 |
| Dit Clapper | Boston Bruins | 44 | 41 | 20 | 61 |
| Bill Cook | New York Rangers | 44 | 29 | 30 | 59 |
| Hec Kilrea | Ottawa Senators | 44 | 36 | 22 | 58 |
The Road to the Stanley Cup: Playoffs
The Boston Bruins were very strong, having lost only one game in a row all season. They had already beaten the Montreal Maroons in the playoffs. However, the Montreal Canadiens pulled off a big upset! They defeated the Bruins two games to none in a best-of-three series. The Canadiens won the Stanley Cup with a 4–3 victory in the second game. The Canadiens had an amazing playoff run, going 5 wins, 0 losses, and 1 tie. This made them one of the few teams in history to win the Stanley Cup without losing a single game in the playoffs!
Playoff Matchups
This shows how the teams played against each other in the playoffs.
| Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Finals | |||||||||||
| C1 | Montreal Maroons | 1 | |||||||||||
| A1 | Boston Bruins | 3 | |||||||||||
| A1 | Boston Bruins | 0 | |||||||||||
| C2 | Montreal Canadiens | 2 | |||||||||||
| C2 | Montreal Canadiens | 3G | |||||||||||
| A2 | Chicago Black Hawks | 2G | |||||||||||
| C2 | Montreal Canadiens | 2 | |||||||||||
| A3 | New York Rangers | 0 | |||||||||||
| C3 | Ottawa Senators | 3G | |||||||||||
| A3 | New York Rangers | 6G | |||||||||||
NHL Awards for 1929–30
Players and teams were recognized for their great achievements during this season.
| 1929–30 NHL Awards | |
|---|---|
| O'Brien Trophy: | Montreal Maroons |
| Prince of Wales Trophy: | Boston Bruins |
| Hart Memorial Trophy: | Nels Stewart, Montreal Maroons |
| Lady Byng Trophy: | Frank Boucher, New York Rangers |
| Vezina Trophy: | Tiny Thompson, Boston Bruins |
New Faces and Farewells: Player Milestones
Some players started their NHL careers this season, while others played their final games.
Players Who Made Their NHL Debut
These are some notable players who played their very first NHL game in 1929–30:
- Tom Cook, Chicago Black Hawks
- Ebbie Goodfellow, Detroit Cougars
- Syd Howe, Ottawa Senators
- Busher Jackson, Toronto Maple Leafs
- Charlie Conacher, Toronto Maple Leafs
Players Who Played Their Last NHL Game
These are some notable players who played their final NHL game in 1929–30:
- Mickey MacKay, Boston Bruins
- Jimmy Herberts, Detroit Cougars
- Clint Benedict, Montreal Maroons
- Frank Nighbor, Toronto Maple Leafs
