Boston would have a slow start to the season, going winless in their first 4 games (0-2-2), and sat with a 6-7-3 record 16 games into the season, fighting with the Chicago Black Hawks and New York Americans for 3rd place in the league.
In goal, Frank Brimsek had another outstanding season, winning 27 games, while earning 6 shutouts and posting a 2.01 GAA.