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CaptainCrunch · 03-07-2024, 04:41 PM

1941-42

How many teams have come back from a 3-0 deficit in the playoffs, and how many teams have come back from a 3-0 deficit to win a Stanley Cup.

In the finals, once and it happened more then 60 years ago.

This is a story of tragedy and jubilation. For the Wings its a tragedy, for the Leafs its the other thing.

Lets be honest, Detroit wasn't a great regular season team finishing 6 games below .500, while the Leafs were a clear favourite with a 27-18-3 record. This should have been a almost laughter of a series.

But Wings coach Jack Adam's was nobodies fool and frustrated the Leafs in the finals, You see, Jack Adams invented modern day hockey. In the early days of the NHL teams would skate the puck over the enemy blueline and set up plays. but Adams turned the tables and ordered his players to shoot the buck over the blueline into the corners and then the speedier wing players would fetch it. That's right, Jack Adams created the modern day forechecking system. And the Leafs couldn't handle it for the first three games.

In game 1 they beat the mighty Leafs 3-2, and in game 2 4-2, and then they blew out the Leafs 5-2 in game 3 and Hap Day the coach of the Leafs had no answer.

Out of desperation, Day decided to inject some enthusiasm into his lineup and some speed. He benched Gordie Dillon his best scorer and replaced him with Dave Metz a 4th liner. Also defenseman Bucko McDonald (old school names are like the best) and dressed a rookie named Ernie Dickens.

After the Leafs fell behind 2-0 in game 4, they rallied with Metz setting up the winning goal. Then things got interesting.

Jack Adams had spent the game fuming about the penalties being called on his team, and late in the game he'd finally had enough and wasn't going to take anymore, Adams attacked referee Mel Harwood and was suspended for the rest of the series. Without Adams behind the bench the Wings sagged.

The Leafs won game 5 and Metz was the unquestioned star scoring a hat trick as the Leafs blew out the Wings 9-3. In game 6 Turk Broda stood on his head and shut out the Wings 1-0 and we headed to a game 7.

After 2 periods the Wings were up 1-0, then the wheels fell off, the Leafs tied it on a powerplay, then scored 2 minutes later to go ahead. The Wings went on a full attack and the Leafs took advantage to ice the game 3-1, make the greatest comeback in hockey history to this day, and won their 4th cup.

Trivia

The NHL adopts a split minor/major penalty on penalty shots. The minor penalty allowed a 28 foot free shot, the major allowed players to skate in on the goalie.
The league adds a second lineman, we now have 1 ref and 2 linesmen.
The New York American's change their name to the Brooklyn Americans but continue to play out of the Gardens.
Rangers goalie Dave Kerr retires.
Sugar Jim Henry is promoted from the Regina Rangers to take over the net from Kerr.
Despite the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor no NHL games are cancelled.
Milt Schmidt, Bobby Bauer and Woody Dunmart join the RCAF leaving behind a depleted Bruins team. They were stationed in Ottawa and played for the senior RCAF team and captured the Allen Cup.
Ranger's Lynn Patrick leads the league in goals with 32.
Bryan Hextall of the Rangers wins the scoring title with 24 goals and 56 points.
Pat Egan of the Americans wins the penalty crown with 124 PIM.
Frank Brimsek of the Bruins wins the GA crown with a 2.45 gaa.
Phil Esposito is born on Feb 20th in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
Boston eliminates Chicago in 3 games. The Red Wings bounced the Canadians in 3 games. Detroit sweeps Boston in their best of 3 semifinal.
Toronto beats the Rangers in 6 games in their semifinals.
The Red Wings blow a 3-0 series lead to Toronto who wins their 4th Stanley Cup.
The Brooklyn Americans fold at the end of the season.
Boston's Frank Brimsek wins the Vezina.
Toronto's Sly Apps wins the Lady Byng.
Ranger's Rookie Grant Warwick wins the Calder.
New York American's defenseman Tom Anderson wins the Hart Trophy despite a disastrous season by the Americans. However due to the folding of the American's at the end of the season, Anderson loses his job and never plays in the NHL again.

03-07-2024, 04:41 PM	#95
CaptainCrunch Norm! Join Date: Jun 2002 Exp:	1941-42 How many teams have come back from a 3-0 deficit in the playoffs, and how many teams have come back from a 3-0 deficit to win a Stanley Cup. In the finals, once and it happened more then 60 years ago. This is a story of tragedy and jubilation. For the Wings its a tragedy, for the Leafs its the other thing. Lets be honest, Detroit wasn't a great regular season team finishing 6 games below .500, while the Leafs were a clear favourite with a 27-18-3 record. This should have been a almost laughter of a series. But Wings coach Jack Adam's was nobodies fool and frustrated the Leafs in the finals, You see, Jack Adams invented modern day hockey. In the early days of the NHL teams would skate the puck over the enemy blueline and set up plays. but Adams turned the tables and ordered his players to shoot the buck over the blueline into the corners and then the speedier wing players would fetch it. That's right, Jack Adams created the modern day forechecking system. And the Leafs couldn't handle it for the first three games. In game 1 they beat the mighty Leafs 3-2, and in game 2 4-2, and then they blew out the Leafs 5-2 in game 3 and Hap Day the coach of the Leafs had no answer. Out of desperation, Day decided to inject some enthusiasm into his lineup and some speed. He benched Gordie Dillon his best scorer and replaced him with Dave Metz a 4th liner. Also defenseman Bucko McDonald (old school names are like the best) and dressed a rookie named Ernie Dickens. After the Leafs fell behind 2-0 in game 4, they rallied with Metz setting up the winning goal. Then things got interesting. Jack Adams had spent the game fuming about the penalties being called on his team, and late in the game he'd finally had enough and wasn't going to take anymore, Adams attacked referee Mel Harwood and was suspended for the rest of the series. Without Adams behind the bench the Wings sagged. The Leafs won game 5 and Metz was the unquestioned star scoring a hat trick as the Leafs blew out the Wings 9-3. In game 6 Turk Broda stood on his head and shut out the Wings 1-0 and we headed to a game 7. After 2 periods the Wings were up 1-0, then the wheels fell off, the Leafs tied it on a powerplay, then scored 2 minutes later to go ahead. The Wings went on a full attack and the Leafs took advantage to ice the game 3-1, make the greatest comeback in hockey history to this day, and won their 4th cup. Trivia The NHL adopts a split minor/major penalty on penalty shots. The minor penalty allowed a 28 foot free shot, the major allowed players to skate in on the goalie. The league adds a second lineman, we now have 1 ref and 2 linesmen. The New York American's change their name to the Brooklyn Americans but continue to play out of the Gardens. Rangers goalie Dave Kerr retires. Sugar Jim Henry is promoted from the Regina Rangers to take over the net from Kerr. Despite the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor no NHL games are cancelled. Milt Schmidt, Bobby Bauer and Woody Dunmart join the RCAF leaving behind a depleted Bruins team. They were stationed in Ottawa and played for the senior RCAF team and captured the Allen Cup. Ranger's Lynn Patrick leads the league in goals with 32. Bryan Hextall of the Rangers wins the scoring title with 24 goals and 56 points. Pat Egan of the Americans wins the penalty crown with 124 PIM. Frank Brimsek of the Bruins wins the GA crown with a 2.45 gaa. Phil Esposito is born on Feb 20th in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. Boston eliminates Chicago in 3 games. The Red Wings bounced the Canadians in 3 games. Detroit sweeps Boston in their best of 3 semifinal. Toronto beats the Rangers in 6 games in their semifinals. The Red Wings blow a 3-0 series lead to Toronto who wins their 4th Stanley Cup. The Brooklyn Americans fold at the end of the season. Boston's Frank Brimsek wins the Vezina. Toronto's Sly Apps wins the Lady Byng. Ranger's Rookie Grant Warwick wins the Calder. New York American's defenseman Tom Anderson wins the Hart Trophy despite a disastrous season by the Americans. However due to the folding of the American's at the end of the season, Anderson loses his job and never plays in the NHL again. __________________ My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings; Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!