1949-50 NHL season

 This season had 6 teams and a 70 game schedule. Ice surface was painted white for the first time. Ted Lindsay, Sid Abel and Gordie Howe finished 1-2-3 in scoring.  February 5, Dick Irvin won his 500th game as coach.  Terry Sawchuk makes his debut here.  Bill Durnan wins Vezina, then retires due to stress.  Semi finals had Detroit beat Toronto 4-3 and New York beat Montreal. Detroit then beats New York to win the Stanley Cup. New York plays two "home" games in Toronto. The circus had taken over Madison Square Garden. Welcome to the 1950s.

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