1937–38 NHL season facts for kids
The 1937–38 NHL season was the 21st year of the National Hockey League (NHL). Eight teams played 48 games each. The Chicago Black Hawks won the Stanley Cup, which is the championship trophy. They beat the Toronto Maple Leafs three games to one in the final series.
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The Regular Season: How Teams Played
This section shows how the teams did during the regular season. Each team played 48 games. Teams earned points for winning or tying games. The best teams moved on to the playoffs.
Final Standings: Who Made the Playoffs?
Here's how the teams finished. 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
| Canadian Division | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 48 | 24 | 15 | 9 | 57 | 151 | 127 | 404 |
| New York Americans | 48 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 49 | 110 | 111 | 327 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 48 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 49 | 123 | 128 | 340 |
| Montreal Maroons | 48 | 12 | 30 | 6 | 30 | 101 | 149 | 470 |
| American Division | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | 48 | 30 | 11 | 7 | 67 | 142 | 89 | 284 |
| New York Rangers | 48 | 27 | 15 | 6 | 60 | 149 | 96 | 435 |
| Chicago Black Hawks | 48 | 14 | 25 | 9 | 37 | 97 | 139 | 238 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 48 | 12 | 25 | 11 | 35 | 99 | 133 | 258 |
Top Scorers: Who Led in Points?
These players scored the most points during the season. Points come from goals and assists. Note: GP = Games played, G = Goals, A = Assists, PTS = Points, PIM = Penalties in minutes
| PLAYER | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gord Drillon | Toronto Maple Leafs | 48 | 26 | 26 | 52 | 4 |
| Syl Apps | Toronto Maple Leafs | 47 | 21 | 29 | 50 | 9 |
| Paul Thompson | Chicago Black Hawks | 48 | 22 | 22 | 44 | 14 |
| Georges Mantha | Montreal Canadiens | 47 | 23 | 19 | 42 | 12 |
| Cecil Dillon | New York Rangers | 48 | 21 | 18 | 39 | 6 |
| Bill Cowley | Boston Bruins | 48 | 17 | 22 | 39 | 8 |
Stanley Cup Playoffs: The Road to the Championship
The Stanley Cup playoffs are a special tournament. Teams play against each other to win the Stanley Cup. It's the biggest prize in hockey!
Playoff Bracket: How the Teams Faced Off
This bracket shows how the teams played in the playoffs. The Chicago Black Hawks won the final series.
| Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Finals | |||||||||||
| C1 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 3 | |||||||||||
| A1 | Boston Bruins | 0 | |||||||||||
| C1 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 1 | |||||||||||
| A3 | Chicago Black Hawks | 3 | |||||||||||
| C2 | New York Americans | 2 | |||||||||||
| A2 | New York Rangers | 1 | |||||||||||
| C2 | New York Americans | 1 | |||||||||||
| A3 | Chicago Black Hawks | 2 | |||||||||||
| C3 | Montreal Canadiens | 1 | |||||||||||
| A3 | Chicago Black Hawks | 2 | |||||||||||
NHL Awards: Recognizing Top Players
At the end of the season, the NHL gives out awards. These awards celebrate the best players and teams.
| Calder Memorial Trophy: | Cully Dahlstrom, Chicago Black Hawks (Best rookie player) |
| Hart Memorial Trophy: | Eddie Shore, Boston Bruins (Most valuable player to his team) |
| Lady Byng Memorial Trophy: | Gordie Drillon, Toronto Maple Leafs (Player with sportsmanship and high playing ability) |
| O'Brien Cup: | Toronto Maple Leafs (Awarded to the Canadian Division playoff champion) |
| Prince of Wales Trophy: | Boston Bruins (Awarded to the American Division playoff champion) |
| Vezina Trophy: | Tiny Thompson, Boston Bruins (Best goaltender) |
All-Star Teams: The Best of the Best
The All-Star teams are made up of the top players in each position. They are chosen as the best players of the season.
| First Team | Position | Second Team |
|---|---|---|
| Tiny Thompson, Boston Bruins | G | Dave Kerr, New York Rangers |
| Eddie Shore, Boston Bruins | D | Art Coulter, New York Rangers |
| Babe Siebert, Montreal Canadiens | D | Earl Seibert, Chicago Black Hawks |
| Bill Cowley, Boston Bruins | C | Syl Apps, Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Cecil Dillon, New York Rangers Gordie Drillon, Toronto Maple Leafs (tie) |
RW | |
| Paul Thompson, Chicago Black Hawks | LW | Toe Blake, Montreal Canadiens |
| Lester Patrick, New York Rangers | Coach | Art Ross, Boston Bruins |
