Red Wings Clinch Stanley Cup Glory
On April 11, 1936 – 1936: The Detroit Red Wings become the sixth team in six years to drink from the Stanley Cup when they defeat the Maple Leafs, 3-2, in Game 4 in Toronto to clinch the best-of-five series.
Late in the first period, Joe Primeau scores from close range to give the Maple Leafs a 1-0 lead. But the well-balanced, speedy Red Wings take the lead in the second period on shots by Ebbie Goodfellow and Marty Barry that elude goalie George Hainsworth. Barry, who was acquired from Boston in a trade before the season, was Detroit’s leading scorer during the 48-game regular season with 40 points, including 21 goals.
Pete Kelly boosts Detroit’s edge to 3-1 midway in the third period before Bill Thoms scores on a breakaway a minute later to close the gap with nine minutes left. With the crowd of 14,000 urging them on, the Maple Leafs continue to apply the pressure in search of the tying goal. But Detroit goalie Norman Smith is up to the challenge and preserves the Red Wings’ first Stanley Cup.
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