History of the National Hockey League/1917–1942


 * Origins
 * Eddie Livingstone
 * Later court battles
 * Founding
 * Early years
 * Joe Malone
 * WCHL
 * Expansion in the 1920s
 * Toronto Maple Leafs
 * Maple Leafs Gardens
 * Conn Smythe
 * Ace Bailey
 * 1942 Stanley Cup Finals
 * Great Depression
 * Initial team foldings
 * Howie Morenz
 * Chicago's All-American team
 * Six-team league
 * Rules and innovations
 * Clint Benedict