The 1939–40 Detroit Red Wings season was the 14th season for the Detroit NHL franchise, eighth as the Red Wings. Offseason Regular season Final standings Record vs. opponents Schedule and results Playoffs (5) Detroit Red Wings vs. (6) New York Americans Detroit wins best-of-three series 2–1. (3) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (5) Detroit Red Wings Toronto wins best-of-three series 2–0. Player statistics Regular season Scoring Goaltending Playoffs Scoring Goaltending Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus-minus PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals; MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts; Awards and records Transactions See also 1939–40 NHL season References Bibliography External links Detroit Red Wings seasons Detroit Detroit Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings