Irvin replaced Pit Lepine as head coach .
1940 : Dick Irvin coached his first game with the Montreal Canadiens , a 1 - 1 tie against the Boston Bruins .
Dick Irvin replaced Pit Lepine as head coach .
1940 : Dick Irvin coached his first game with the Montreal Canadiens , a 1 - 1 tie against the Boston Bruins .