1926-27 NHL season - Quarterfinals

With the infusion of new teams, the NHL was split into the Canadian and American divisions (although interestingly the New York Americans were placed in the Canadian Division), along with an altered playoff format: the top team from each division would meet the winner of a total-goals series between the second and third place teams from their divisions. The winners of those total-goals series would meet in a best-of-five Stanley Cup Finals. During the season, the Toronto St. Patricks were bought by Conn Smythe and renamed the Toronto Maple Leafs. < ...

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With the collapse of the Western Hockey League, the Stanley Cup became the new NHL champion trophy. The NHL teams now battled out amongst themselves for the coveted Cup. The new division alignment and the new playoff format also meant that an American team was guaranteed to be the first American NHL team to make the Cup Finals. All dates in 1927 1926-27 NHL season - Quarterfinals. Montreal Canadiens vs. Montreal Maroons Montreal Canadiens win total-goals series 2-1 Boston Bruins vs. Chicago Black HawksSee also:

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