Season Almanac
| Team | Record | Roster VAL | Top player | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | 36-10 | 96.6 | Frank Brimsek | Playoffs |
| New York Rangers | 26-16 | 95.8 | Dave Kerr | Playoffs |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 19-20 | 67.8 | Turk Broda | Playoffs |
| New York Americans | 17-20 | 75.8 | Sweeney Schriner | Playoffs |
| Detroit Red Wings | 18-24 | 60.6 | Marty Barry | Playoffs |
| Montréal Canadiens | 15-24 | 71.6 | Toe Blake | Playoffs |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 12-28 | 49.7 | Johnny Gottselig |
Record basis: summed goaltender decisions (pre-2005 ties carry no decision).