1940–41 NHL season facts for kids
The 1940–41 NHL season was the 24th season for the National Hockey League (NHL). Seven teams played 48 games each. The Boston Bruins won the Stanley Cup, beating the Detroit Red Wings in the final series. They won all four games!
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The Regular Season: How Teams Stacked Up
The regular season is when all the teams play against each other. They try to win as many games as possible. This helps them get a good spot for the playoffs.
Team Standings
Here's how the teams finished the regular season. 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
| National Hockey League | GP | W | L | T | Pts | GF | GA | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | 48 | 27 | 8 | 13 | 67 | 168 | 102 | 246 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 48 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 62 | 145 | 99 | 306 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 48 | 21 | 16 | 11 | 53 | 112 | 102 | 337 |
| New York Rangers | 48 | 21 | 19 | 8 | 50 | 143 | 125 | 356 |
| Chicago Black Hawks | 48 | 16 | 25 | 7 | 39 | 112 | 139 | 335 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 48 | 16 | 26 | 6 | 38 | 121 | 147 | 435 |
| New York Americans | 48 | 8 | 29 | 11 | 27 | 99 | 186 | 231 |
Top Scorers: Who Scored the Most Points?
These players were the best at scoring points. Points are given for goals and assists. An assist is when you help a teammate score a goal.
Note: GP = Games played, G = Goals, A = Assists, PTS = Points
| PLAYER | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Cowley | Boston Bruins | 46 | 17 | 45 | 62 | 16 |
| Syl Apps | Toronto Maple Leafs | 41 | 20 | 24 | 44 | 6 |
| Gord Drillon | Toronto Maple Leafs | 42 | 23 | 21 | 44 | 2 |
| Bryan Hextall | New York Rangers | 48 | 26 | 18 | 44 | 16 |
| Syd Howe | Detroit Red Wings | 48 | 20 | 24 | 44 | 8 |
| Lynn Patrick | New York Rangers | 48 | 20 | 24 | 44 | 12 |
Stanley Cup Playoffs: The Fight for the Championship
After the regular season, the best teams play in the Stanley Cup playoffs. This is a special tournament. Teams play against each other until only one champion is left.
Playoff Bracket: How the Teams Faced Off
This bracket shows how teams played against each other. The winner of each game moved on.
| Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Finals | |||||||||||
| 1 | Boston Bruins | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 3 | |||||||||||
| 1 | Boston Bruins | 4 | |||||||||||
| 3 | Detroit Red Wings | 0 | |||||||||||
| 3 | Detroit Red Wings | 2 | |||||||||||
| 4 | New York Rangers | 1 | |||||||||||
| 3 | Detroit Red Wings | 2 | |||||||||||
| 5 | Chicago Black Hawks | 0 | |||||||||||
| 5 | Chicago Black Hawks | 2 | |||||||||||
| 6 | Montreal Canadiens | 1 | |||||||||||
NHL Awards: Celebrating the Best Players
At the end of the season, special awards are given to players. These awards celebrate their amazing skills and sportsmanship.
| O'Brien Trophy: | This award went to the Detroit Red Wings. It was given to the winner of the Canadian division playoffs. |
| Prince of Wales Trophy: | The Boston Bruins won this trophy. It was given to the winner of the American division playoffs. |
| Calder Memorial Trophy: | This award is for the best new player, called a rookie. Johnny Quilty from the Montreal Canadiens won it. |
| Hart Memorial Trophy: | This trophy is for the player who is most valuable to their team. Bill Cowley from the Boston Bruins won this award. |
| Lady Byng Memorial Trophy: | This award is for the player who shows the best sportsmanship and skill. Bobby Bauer from the Boston Bruins was the winner. |
| Vezina Trophy: | This trophy is for the best goalie. Turk Broda from the Toronto Maple Leafs won it. |
All-Star Teams: The Dream Teams
The All-Star teams are like dream teams. The best players at each position are chosen. There's a First Team and a Second Team.
| First Team | Position | Second Team |
|---|---|---|
| Turk Broda, Toronto Maple Leafs | G | Frank Brimsek, Boston Bruins |
| Dit Clapper, Boston Bruins | D | Earl Seibert, Chicago Black Hawks |
| Wally Stanowski, Toronto Maple Leafs | D | Ott Heller, New York Rangers |
| Bill Cowley, Boston Bruins | C | Syl Apps, Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Bryan Hextall, New York Rangers | RW | Bobby Bauer, Boston Bruins |
| Sweeney Schriner, Toronto Maple Leafs | LW | Woody Dumart, Boston Bruins |
| Cooney Weiland, Boston Bruins | Coach | Dick Irvin, Montreal Canadiens |
