1939–40 Montreal Canadiens season



The 1939–40 Montreal Canadiens season was the 31st season in franchise history. The Canadiens finished 7th in the league and did not qualify for the playoffs for the first time since the 1935-36 season.

Pre-season
The Canadiens held their training camp in Montreal, Quebec.

Regular Season
The New York Rangers-Montreal Canadiens 6-2 game on February 25, 1940 was the first ice hockey game ever to be shown on TV in the USA.

Playoffs

 * The Canadiens did not qualify for the post season.

Regular Season

 * Scoring
 * Goaltending

Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes; PPG=Power-play goals; SHG=Short-handed goals; GWG=Game-winning goals

MIN=Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals Against; GAA = Goals Against Average; SO = Shutouts

Awards and Records

 * Toe Blake, Left Wing, NHL First Team All-Star