1936–37 NHL season facts for kids

The 1936–37 NHL season was the 20th season for the National Hockey League (NHL). Eight teams played 48 games each. The Detroit Red Wings won the Stanley Cup, which is the championship trophy. They beat the New York Rangers in the final series, winning three games to two.

The Regular Season: How Teams Played

The regular season is when all the teams play against each other. They try to win as many games as possible. Teams earn points for winning or tying games. The teams with the most points get to go to the playoffs.

Final Standings: Who Made the Playoffs?

The NHL had two groups of teams back then: the Canadian Division and the American Division. Here's how the teams finished in each group. The teams in bold made it to the playoffs.

Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes

Top Scorers: Who Got the Most Points?

These players scored the most points during the regular season. Points are given for goals and assists.

Note: GP = Games played, G = Goals, A = Assists, PTS = Points, PIM = Penalties in minutes

Stanley Cup Playoffs: The Fight for the Championship

After the regular season, the best teams play in the Stanley Cup playoffs. This is a knockout tournament. Teams play a series of games, and the winner moves on. The last team standing wins the Stanley Cup.

Playoff Bracket: Who Played Whom?

This chart shows how the teams played against each other in the playoffs. The team that won each series moved on to the next round.

NHL Awards: Honoring the Best Players

At the end of the season, the NHL gives out awards to players and teams for their great achievements.

All-Star Teams: The Dream Teams

The NHL also picks "All-Star" teams. These teams are made up of the best players at each position from all the teams. It's like a dream team of the season's top players!