The megapower Montreal Canadiens won basically from start to finish this season powered by Elmer Lach and Maurice Richard. Both had outstanding season with Richard winning the goal scoring title with 47 goals, a huge 17 more than Bud Poile of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Habs finished top of the league with a 31-16-13 record scoring more goals (170) and alllowing less (121) than any other team.
Detroit, who came in 2nd place had a great season as well, and were close to taking over the top spot on the Canadiens a few times but just couldn't do it. They finished 7 points back of the Habs with their 27-19-14 record. The other playoff teams, Boston Bruins (28-22-10) and the Maple Leafs (23-28-9) were quite a bit back. This was for sure a 2 man race in the league.
Come playoff time however, this was a much different story. The Bruins came alive ffor sure and hit a huge hot streak punding the Red Wings then taking on the Canadiens for the Finals and beating them 4 games to 2. Billy Taylor led the Stanley cup team in the regular season with 16 goals and 36 assists int he regular season. However Maurice Richard still won the playoff MVP with his 13 goals in 15 games even though they lost.
AWARDS FOR SEASON
Goals: Maurice Richard (MON) 47
Points: Elmer Lach (MON) 68
PLUS MINUS: Elmer Lach (MON) 31
NORRIS TROPHY: Butch Bouchard (MON) 24pts, plus 16
DEFENSIVE FORWARD: Elmer Lach (MON)
VEZINA TROPHY: Bill Durnan (MON) 60 gp, .927 svpct
SAVE PCT: Bill Durnan (mon) .927
GA AWARD: Bill Durnan (MON) 121
LEAGUE MVP: Max Bentley (CHI) 67pts in 60 gp, +6
PLAyOFF MVP: Maurice Richard (MON)
GM of the Year: Evan Stevens (DET)
Standings at the end of season
Team Statistics
Post Season
Skater Leaders
Goalie Leaders
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