1945-46 NHL season

 The 1945-46 had 6 teams and 50 game schedule. Red lights to signal goals were made obligatory starting this season.  Lester Patrick retired as GM of the Rangers, but remained president of Madison Square Garden. Frank Patrick suffered a heart attack and had to stay in hospital for several weeks to recover.  Veterans came back to their teams after WWII ended. Most lost some of their previous form.  Others regained it.  Frank Brimsek, after getting shelled his first game 8-3, bounced back and took Boston to a second place finish. Max Bentley led league in scoring. Bill Durnan tied George Hainsworths record of three Vezina trophies in a row. Playoffs: SF: Montreal beat Chicago 4-0 and Boston beat Detroit 4-1. Stanley Cup: Montreal beat Boston 4-1.

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