The Archive · 1938

Ice Hockey Games See Upsets

Maple Leafs Snowed Under by Bruins "Montreal, Jan. 5.

Despite an overtime 5-5 tie with the New York Rangers, the New York: Americans remained in second place to-day in the International Division of the National Ice Hockey League.

Retention of second honours by the Amerks must be laid at the door of the defeat suffered by the Canadiens. The Canadiens dropped a game to the Detroit Red Wings, 3-0.

"Upsets were the order of the night, all of the leaders faring badly. The league-leading Toronto Maple Leafs were snowed under en avalanche of goals by the suddenly bristling Boston Bruins who crashed' the puck into the goal for six markers against only three replies.

There was no change in the standings, however, despite the reverse suffered by the Leafs. The Leafs were still well ahead after to-night's tuss! and their surprising outcomes.

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