1918–19 NHL season
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The 1918–19 NHL season was the second season of the National Hockey League (NHL). While at first it was uncertain that the NHL would operate, and the possibility that National Hockey Association (NHA) would be resumed, the unfinished business of Eddie Livingstone's Toronto and Ottawa's NHA franchise, led to the NHL owners suspending the NHA again. Livingstone would attempt to overthrow the NHA management, and failing that, attempt to operate a rival league. The pre-season was filled with legal actions, deceptions and public verbal attacks. Ultimately, the NHL operated with three teams, in Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto. However, the season ended early with Toronto suspending operations, leaving Montreal and Ottawa to play off for the championship. Montreal would win the playoff and travel to Seattle for the Stanley Cup Finals. However, the championship series was not completed due to influenza infecting the whole Montreal team and causing the eventual death of Montreal's Joe Hall.
1918–19 NHL season | |
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League | National Hockey League |
Sport | Ice hockey |
Duration | December 21, 1918 – March 6, 1919 |
Number of games | 18 |
Number of teams | 3 |
Regular season | |
Top scorer | Newsy Lalonde (Canadiens) |
League | |
Champions | Montreal Canadiens |
Runners-up | Ottawa Senators |
NHL seasons | |