Detroit Red Wings
1939-40 Season Recap

Teams Detroit Red Wings 1939-40 Season Recap

The Red Wings continue to struggle but make the playoffs again with a 16-26-6 record. In the playoffs the Wings would once again advance beating the New York American in a 3 game series that went the distance. However, in the semifinals the Wings are beaten by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2 straight.

The Red Wings continue to struggle but make the playoffs again with a 16-26-6 record. In the playoffs the Wings would once again advance beating the New York American in a 3 game series that went the distance. However, in the semifinals the Wings are beaten by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2 straight.

1940 Detroit Red Wings season

1940 Red Wings

1939-40 Detroit Red WingsRed Wings

Lost Semifinals

16-26 (.396)

5th place in NHL

Head Coach

Jack Adams

General Manager

Jack Adams

Team Owner

James E. Norris (Sr.)
Arthur Wirtz

Arena

Detroit Olympia

Attendance

4,480 per game