 In November 1917 , Holmes signed as a free agent with the Montreal Wanderers . The Wanderers , in turn , loaned Holmes back to Seattle on December 12 , 1917 . On January 4 , 1918 , the Metropolitans returned Holmes under loan to the Torontos , now in the newly formed NHL . In his only full season with the Torontos / Arenas , Holmes appeared in 16 regular season games , posting a 9 – 7 record , with a 4 @.@ 73 goals @-@ against average and no shutouts . In the NHL playoffs , Holmes played two games , winning and losing one apiece . In the Stanley Cup finals , Holmes had a 3 – 2 record over five games , with a 4 @.@ 00 goals @-@ against average , en route to Holmes ' third Stanley Cup win . He is the only member of both the Blueshirts ' 1914 Stanley Cup win and the Torontos ' 1917 Stanley Cup win . After playing only two games with the Toronto Arenas the following season , surrendering nine goals in two losses , Holmes was recalled by the Metropolitans on December 27 , 1918 . 
