In the Stanley Cup semifinals, the Wings defeated the Montreal Canadiens, three games to two.
In the 1937 Stanley Cup Finals, the Wings defeated the New York Rangers, three games to two.
The team's statistical leaders included Larry Aurie with 23 goals, Marty Barry and 27 assists and 44 points scored, and Ebbie Goodfellow with 43 penalty minutes.
Aurie's 23 goals tied for the most in the NHL during the 1936–37 season, and Barry's 27 assists were second most in the league.
Smith's 25 wins as goaltender led the NHL during the 1936–37 season, and his 2,980 minutes in goal were the second most in the league.