1956–57 Montreal Canadiens season
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The 1956–57 Montreal Canadiens
season was the club's 48th
season
of play. The Canadiens would place second in the league to qualify for the playoffs. The Canadiens defeated the Boston Bruins
to win the Stanley Cup
for the ninth time in team history and for the second year in a row.
, winning the best-of-seven series 4–1 to advance to the final against Boston.
Montreal wins best-of-seven series 4 games to 1
Goaltending
Goaltending
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...
season was the club's 48th
Montreal Canadiens seasons
This is a list of seasons completed by the Montreal Canadiens professional ice hockey club. This list documents the records and playoff results for all seasons the Canadiens completed in both the National Hockey Association and the National Hockey League .-NHA :Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins,...
season
Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
of play. The Canadiens would place second in the league to qualify for the playoffs. The Canadiens defeated the Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...
to win the Stanley Cup
Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug...
for the ninth time in team history and for the second year in a row.
Game log
| Regular season results | |||||
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| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
| 1 | W | October 13, 1956 | 3–0 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1956–57 1956–57 Boston Bruins season The 1956-1957 Boston Bruins were one of six teams in the 40th season of the National Hockey League. The team finished with a record of 34 wins, 24 losses, and 12 ties. Their record earned them the third seed in the Stanley Cup playoffs, where they lost to the Montreal Canadiens in the final... ) |
1–0–0 |
| 2 | L | October 14, 1956 | 1–3 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1956–57 1956–57 Boston Bruins season The 1956-1957 Boston Bruins were one of six teams in the 40th season of the National Hockey League. The team finished with a record of 34 wins, 24 losses, and 12 ties. Their record earned them the third seed in the Stanley Cup playoffs, where they lost to the Montreal Canadiens in the final... ) |
1–1–0 |
| 3 | T | October 18, 1956 | 1–1 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1956–57 1956–57 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1956–57 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's thirty-first season in the NHL, and the club was coming off their third consecutive last place finish in the league in 1955–56, as they had a 19–39–12 record, earning 50 points... ) |
1–1–1 |
| 4 | W | October 20, 1956 | 5–0 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1956–57 1956–57 New York Rangers season The 1956–57 New York Rangers season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League.-Schedule and Results:The 1956–57 New York Rangers season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
2–1–1 |
| 5 | L | October 24, 1956 | 2–3 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1956–57 1956–57 New York Rangers season The 1956–57 New York Rangers season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League.-Schedule and Results:The 1956–57 New York Rangers season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
2–2–1 |
| 6 | L | October 25, 1956 | 2–3 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1956–57 1956–57 Toronto Maple Leafs season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:-External links:... ) |
2–3–1 |
| 7 | L | October 27, 1956 | 0–1 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1956–57 1956–57 Boston Bruins season The 1956-1957 Boston Bruins were one of six teams in the 40th season of the National Hockey League. The team finished with a record of 34 wins, 24 losses, and 12 ties. Their record earned them the third seed in the Stanley Cup playoffs, where they lost to the Montreal Canadiens in the final... ) |
2–4–1 |
| 8 | L | October 28, 1956 | 1–4 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1956–57 1956–57 Detroit Red Wings season The 1956-1957 Detroit Red Wings were one of six teams in the 40th season of the National Hockey League. The team finished with a record of 38 wins, 20 losses, and 12 ties, giving the Red Wings the best record in the regular season and the Prince of Wales Trophy... ) |
2–5–1 |
| 9 | W | November 1, 1956 | 4–3 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1956–57 1956–57 Detroit Red Wings season The 1956-1957 Detroit Red Wings were one of six teams in the 40th season of the National Hockey League. The team finished with a record of 38 wins, 20 losses, and 12 ties, giving the Red Wings the best record in the regular season and the Prince of Wales Trophy... ) |
3–5–1 |
| 10 | W | November 3, 1956 | 6–0 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1956–57 1956–57 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1956–57 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's thirty-first season in the NHL, and the club was coming off their third consecutive last place finish in the league in 1955–56, as they had a 19–39–12 record, earning 50 points... ) |
4–5–1 |
| 11 | W | November 4, 1956 | 1–0 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1956–57 1956–57 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1956–57 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's thirty-first season in the NHL, and the club was coming off their third consecutive last place finish in the league in 1955–56, as they had a 19–39–12 record, earning 50 points... ) |
5–5–1 |
| 12 | W | November 7, 1956 | 4–3 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1956–57 1956–57 Toronto Maple Leafs season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:-External links:... ) |
6–5–1 |
| 13 | W | November 8, 1956 | 4–2 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1956–57 1956–57 New York Rangers season The 1956–57 New York Rangers season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League.-Schedule and Results:The 1956–57 New York Rangers season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
7–5–1 |
| 14 | L | November 10, 1956 | 1–3 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1956–57 1956–57 Boston Bruins season The 1956-1957 Boston Bruins were one of six teams in the 40th season of the National Hockey League. The team finished with a record of 34 wins, 24 losses, and 12 ties. Their record earned them the third seed in the Stanley Cup playoffs, where they lost to the Montreal Canadiens in the final... ) |
7–6–1 |
| 15 | L | November 11, 1956 | 2–3 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1956–57 1956–57 Boston Bruins season The 1956-1957 Boston Bruins were one of six teams in the 40th season of the National Hockey League. The team finished with a record of 34 wins, 24 losses, and 12 ties. Their record earned them the third seed in the Stanley Cup playoffs, where they lost to the Montreal Canadiens in the final... ) |
7–7–1 |
| 16 | W | November 14, 1956 | 5–3 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1956–57 1956–57 New York Rangers season The 1956–57 New York Rangers season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League.-Schedule and Results:The 1956–57 New York Rangers season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
8–7–1 |
| 17 | W | November 17, 1956 | 6–2 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1956–57 1956–57 Detroit Red Wings season The 1956-1957 Detroit Red Wings were one of six teams in the 40th season of the National Hockey League. The team finished with a record of 38 wins, 20 losses, and 12 ties, giving the Red Wings the best record in the regular season and the Prince of Wales Trophy... ) |
9–7–1 |
| 18 | L | November 18, 1956 | 3–8 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1956–57 1956–57 Detroit Red Wings season The 1956-1957 Detroit Red Wings were one of six teams in the 40th season of the National Hockey League. The team finished with a record of 38 wins, 20 losses, and 12 ties, giving the Red Wings the best record in the regular season and the Prince of Wales Trophy... ) |
9–8–1 |
| 19 | L | November 22, 1956 | 3–5 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1956–57 1956–57 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1956–57 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's thirty-first season in the NHL, and the club was coming off their third consecutive last place finish in the league in 1955–56, as they had a 19–39–12 record, earning 50 points... ) |
9–9–1 |
| 20 | W | November 24, 1956 | 6–1 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1956–57 1956–57 New York Rangers season The 1956–57 New York Rangers season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League.-Schedule and Results:The 1956–57 New York Rangers season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
10–9–1 |
| 21 | T | November 25, 1956 | 1–1 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1956–57 1956–57 New York Rangers season The 1956–57 New York Rangers season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League.-Schedule and Results:The 1956–57 New York Rangers season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
10–9–2 |
| 22 | W | November 29, 1956 | 4–2 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1956–57 1956–57 Toronto Maple Leafs season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:-External links:... ) |
11–9–2 |
| 23 | W | December 1, 1956 | 7–0 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1956–57 1956–57 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1956–57 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's thirty-first season in the NHL, and the club was coming off their third consecutive last place finish in the league in 1955–56, as they had a 19–39–12 record, earning 50 points... ) |
12–9–2 |
| 24 | L | December 2, 1956 | 0–1 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1956–57 1956–57 Detroit Red Wings season The 1956-1957 Detroit Red Wings were one of six teams in the 40th season of the National Hockey League. The team finished with a record of 38 wins, 20 losses, and 12 ties, giving the Red Wings the best record in the regular season and the Prince of Wales Trophy... ) |
12–10–2 |
| 25 | W | December 5, 1956 | 3–1 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1956–57 1956–57 Toronto Maple Leafs season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:-External links:... ) |
13–10–2 |
| 26 | W | December 7, 1956 | 3–1 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1956–57 1956–57 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1956–57 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's thirty-first season in the NHL, and the club was coming off their third consecutive last place finish in the league in 1955–56, as they had a 19–39–12 record, earning 50 points... ) |
14–10–2 |
| 27 | T | December 9, 1956 | 1–1 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1956–57 1956–57 Boston Bruins season The 1956-1957 Boston Bruins were one of six teams in the 40th season of the National Hockey League. The team finished with a record of 34 wins, 24 losses, and 12 ties. Their record earned them the third seed in the Stanley Cup playoffs, where they lost to the Montreal Canadiens in the final... ) |
14–10–3 |
| 28 | W | December 13, 1956 | 6–2 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1956–57 1956–57 Toronto Maple Leafs season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:-External links:... ) |
15–10–3 |
| 29 | W | December 15, 1956 | 6–4 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1956–57 1956–57 Boston Bruins season The 1956-1957 Boston Bruins were one of six teams in the 40th season of the National Hockey League. The team finished with a record of 34 wins, 24 losses, and 12 ties. Their record earned them the third seed in the Stanley Cup playoffs, where they lost to the Montreal Canadiens in the final... ) |
16–10–3 |
| 30 | L | December 16, 1956 | 2–4 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1956–57 1956–57 New York Rangers season The 1956–57 New York Rangers season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League.-Schedule and Results:The 1956–57 New York Rangers season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
16–11–3 |
| 31 | W | December 20, 1956 | 4–2 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1956–57 1956–57 Toronto Maple Leafs season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:-External links:... ) |
17–11–3 |
| 32 | T | December 22, 1956 | 1–1 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1956–57 1956–57 Detroit Red Wings season The 1956-1957 Detroit Red Wings were one of six teams in the 40th season of the National Hockey League. The team finished with a record of 38 wins, 20 losses, and 12 ties, giving the Red Wings the best record in the regular season and the Prince of Wales Trophy... ) |
17–11–4 |
| 33 | T | December 23, 1956 | 3–3 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1956–57 1956–57 Detroit Red Wings season The 1956-1957 Detroit Red Wings were one of six teams in the 40th season of the National Hockey League. The team finished with a record of 38 wins, 20 losses, and 12 ties, giving the Red Wings the best record in the regular season and the Prince of Wales Trophy... ) |
17–11–5 |
| 34 | L | December 26, 1956 | 0–1 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1956–57 1956–57 Toronto Maple Leafs season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:-External links:... ) |
17–12–5 |
| 35 | W | December 29, 1956 | 6–3 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1956–57 1956–57 New York Rangers season The 1956–57 New York Rangers season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League.-Schedule and Results:The 1956–57 New York Rangers season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
18–12–5 |
| 36 | W | January 1, 1957 | 6–2 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1956–57 1956–57 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1956–57 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's thirty-first season in the NHL, and the club was coming off their third consecutive last place finish in the league in 1955–56, as they had a 19–39–12 record, earning 50 points... ) |
19–12–5 |
| 37 | T | January 3, 1957 | 3–3 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1956–57 1956–57 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1956–57 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's thirty-first season in the NHL, and the club was coming off their third consecutive last place finish in the league in 1955–56, as they had a 19–39–12 record, earning 50 points... ) |
19–12–6 |
| 38 | W | January 5, 1957 | 1–0 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1956–57 1956–57 Detroit Red Wings season The 1956-1957 Detroit Red Wings were one of six teams in the 40th season of the National Hockey League. The team finished with a record of 38 wins, 20 losses, and 12 ties, giving the Red Wings the best record in the regular season and the Prince of Wales Trophy... ) |
20–12–6 |
| 39 | W | January 6, 1957 | 3–2 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1956–57 1956–57 New York Rangers season The 1956–57 New York Rangers season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League.-Schedule and Results:The 1956–57 New York Rangers season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
21–12–6 |
| 40 | W | January 10, 1957 | 2–1 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1956–57 1956–57 Toronto Maple Leafs season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:-External links:... ) |
22–12–6 |
| 41 | W | January 12, 1957 | 4–1 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1956–57 1956–57 Boston Bruins season The 1956-1957 Boston Bruins were one of six teams in the 40th season of the National Hockey League. The team finished with a record of 34 wins, 24 losses, and 12 ties. Their record earned them the third seed in the Stanley Cup playoffs, where they lost to the Montreal Canadiens in the final... ) |
23–12–6 |
| 42 | W | January 13, 1957 | 3–1 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1956–57 1956–57 Boston Bruins season The 1956-1957 Boston Bruins were one of six teams in the 40th season of the National Hockey League. The team finished with a record of 34 wins, 24 losses, and 12 ties. Their record earned them the third seed in the Stanley Cup playoffs, where they lost to the Montreal Canadiens in the final... ) |
24–12–6 |
| 43 | W | January 16, 1957 | 3–2 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1956–57 1956–57 Toronto Maple Leafs season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:-External links:... ) |
25–12–6 |
| 44 | W | January 19, 1957 | 5–0 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1956–57 1956–57 New York Rangers season The 1956–57 New York Rangers season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League.-Schedule and Results:The 1956–57 New York Rangers season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
26–12–6 |
| 45 | L | January 20, 1957 | 2–4 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1956–57 1956–57 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1956–57 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's thirty-first season in the NHL, and the club was coming off their third consecutive last place finish in the league in 1955–56, as they had a 19–39–12 record, earning 50 points... ) |
26–13–6 |
| 46 | T | January 26, 1957 | 4–4 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1956–57 1956–57 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1956–57 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's thirty-first season in the NHL, and the club was coming off their third consecutive last place finish in the league in 1955–56, as they had a 19–39–12 record, earning 50 points... ) |
26–13–7 |
| 47 | L | January 27, 1957 | 2–5 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1956–57 1956–57 Boston Bruins season The 1956-1957 Boston Bruins were one of six teams in the 40th season of the National Hockey League. The team finished with a record of 34 wins, 24 losses, and 12 ties. Their record earned them the third seed in the Stanley Cup playoffs, where they lost to the Montreal Canadiens in the final... ) |
26–14–7 |
| 48 | W | January 31, 1957 | 5–3 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1956–57 1956–57 Detroit Red Wings season The 1956-1957 Detroit Red Wings were one of six teams in the 40th season of the National Hockey League. The team finished with a record of 38 wins, 20 losses, and 12 ties, giving the Red Wings the best record in the regular season and the Prince of Wales Trophy... ) |
27–14–7 |
| 49 | L | February 2, 1957 | 1–2 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1956–57 1956–57 Boston Bruins season The 1956-1957 Boston Bruins were one of six teams in the 40th season of the National Hockey League. The team finished with a record of 34 wins, 24 losses, and 12 ties. Their record earned them the third seed in the Stanley Cup playoffs, where they lost to the Montreal Canadiens in the final... ) |
27–15–7 |
| 50 | T | February 3, 1957 | 3–3 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1956–57 1956–57 Detroit Red Wings season The 1956-1957 Detroit Red Wings were one of six teams in the 40th season of the National Hockey League. The team finished with a record of 38 wins, 20 losses, and 12 ties, giving the Red Wings the best record in the regular season and the Prince of Wales Trophy... ) |
27–15–8 |
| 51 | T | February 6, 1957 | 1–1 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1956–57 1956–57 Toronto Maple Leafs season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:-External links:... ) |
27–15–9 |
| 52 | T | February 9, 1957 | 2–2 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1956–57 1956–57 Boston Bruins season The 1956-1957 Boston Bruins were one of six teams in the 40th season of the National Hockey League. The team finished with a record of 34 wins, 24 losses, and 12 ties. Their record earned them the third seed in the Stanley Cup playoffs, where they lost to the Montreal Canadiens in the final... ) |
27–15–10 |
| 53 | L | February 10, 1957 | 4–5 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1956–57 1956–57 New York Rangers season The 1956–57 New York Rangers season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League.-Schedule and Results:The 1956–57 New York Rangers season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
27–16–10 |
| 54 | L | February 14, 1957 | 1–2 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1956–57 1956–57 Toronto Maple Leafs season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:-External links:... ) |
27–17–10 |
| 55 | L | February 16, 1957 | 1–2 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1956–57 1956–57 New York Rangers season The 1956–57 New York Rangers season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League.-Schedule and Results:The 1956–57 New York Rangers season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
27–18–10 |
| 56 | W | February 17, 1957 | 3–2 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1956–57 1956–57 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1956–57 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's thirty-first season in the NHL, and the club was coming off their third consecutive last place finish in the league in 1955–56, as they had a 19–39–12 record, earning 50 points... ) |
28–18–10 |
| 57 | T | February 21, 1957 | 3–3 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1956–57 1956–57 Detroit Red Wings season The 1956-1957 Detroit Red Wings were one of six teams in the 40th season of the National Hockey League. The team finished with a record of 38 wins, 20 losses, and 12 ties, giving the Red Wings the best record in the regular season and the Prince of Wales Trophy... ) |
28–18–11 |
| 58 | W | February 23, 1957 | 4–1 | New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1956–57 1956–57 New York Rangers season The 1956–57 New York Rangers season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League.-Schedule and Results:The 1956–57 New York Rangers season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
29–18–11 |
| 59 | L | February 24, 1957 | 3–4 | @ New York Rangers New York Rangers The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the... (1956–57 1956–57 New York Rangers season The 1956–57 New York Rangers season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League.-Schedule and Results:The 1956–57 New York Rangers season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League.-Schedule and Results:... ) |
29–19–11 |
| 60 | W | February 28, 1957 | 3–0 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1956–57 1956–57 Detroit Red Wings season The 1956-1957 Detroit Red Wings were one of six teams in the 40th season of the National Hockey League. The team finished with a record of 38 wins, 20 losses, and 12 ties, giving the Red Wings the best record in the regular season and the Prince of Wales Trophy... ) |
30–19–11 |
| 61 | W | March 2, 1957 | 5–1 | Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1956–57 1956–57 Detroit Red Wings season The 1956-1957 Detroit Red Wings were one of six teams in the 40th season of the National Hockey League. The team finished with a record of 38 wins, 20 losses, and 12 ties, giving the Red Wings the best record in the regular season and the Prince of Wales Trophy... ) |
31–19–11 |
| 62 | L | March 3, 1957 | 2–5 | @ Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1956–57 1956–57 Boston Bruins season The 1956-1957 Boston Bruins were one of six teams in the 40th season of the National Hockey League. The team finished with a record of 34 wins, 24 losses, and 12 ties. Their record earned them the third seed in the Stanley Cup playoffs, where they lost to the Montreal Canadiens in the final... ) |
31–20–11 |
| 63 | L | March 6, 1957 | 1–3 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1956–57 1956–57 Toronto Maple Leafs season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:-External links:... ) |
31–21–11 |
| 64 | W | March 9, 1957 | 6–4 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1956–57 1956–57 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1956–57 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's thirty-first season in the NHL, and the club was coming off their third consecutive last place finish in the league in 1955–56, as they had a 19–39–12 record, earning 50 points... ) |
32–21–11 |
| 65 | L | March 10, 1957 | 1–3 | @ Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1956–57 1956–57 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1956–57 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's thirty-first season in the NHL, and the club was coming off their third consecutive last place finish in the league in 1955–56, as they had a 19–39–12 record, earning 50 points... ) |
32–22–11 |
| 66 | W | March 14, 1957 | 8–4 | Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1956–57 1956–57 Toronto Maple Leafs season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:-External links:... ) |
33–22–11 |
| 67 | T | March 16, 1957 | 2–2 | Boston Bruins Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the... (1956–57 1956–57 Boston Bruins season The 1956-1957 Boston Bruins were one of six teams in the 40th season of the National Hockey League. The team finished with a record of 34 wins, 24 losses, and 12 ties. Their record earned them the third seed in the Stanley Cup playoffs, where they lost to the Montreal Canadiens in the final... ) |
33–22–12 |
| 68 | L | March 17, 1957 | 1–2 | @ Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... (1956–57 1956–57 Detroit Red Wings season The 1956-1957 Detroit Red Wings were one of six teams in the 40th season of the National Hockey League. The team finished with a record of 38 wins, 20 losses, and 12 ties, giving the Red Wings the best record in the regular season and the Prince of Wales Trophy... ) |
33–23–12 |
| 69 | W | March 20, 1957 | 2–1 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League... (1956–57 1956–57 Toronto Maple Leafs season -Game log:-Regular season:ScoringGoaltending-Roster:-External links:... ) |
34–23–12 |
| 70 | W | March 23, 1957 | 3–0 | Chicago Black Hawks Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10... (1956–57 1956–57 Chicago Black Hawks season The 1956–57 Chicago Black Hawks season was the team's thirty-first season in the NHL, and the club was coming off their third consecutive last place finish in the league in 1955–56, as they had a 19–39–12 record, earning 50 points... ) |
35–23–12 |
Playoffs
The Canadiens qualified for the playoffs in second place. The Canadien then faced off against the New York RangersNew York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...
, winning the best-of-seven series 4–1 to advance to the final against Boston.
Stanley Cup Final
Boston Bruins vs. Montreal Canadiens| Date | Away | Score | Home | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 6 | Boston | 1 | Montreal | 5 | |
| April 9 | Boston | 0 | Montreal | 1 | |
| April 11 | Montreal | 4 | Boston | 2 | |
| April 14 | Montreal | 0 | Boston | 2 | |
| April 16 | Boston | 1 | Montreal | 5 |
Montreal wins best-of-seven series 4 games to 1
Regular season
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 69 | 33 | 51 | 84 | 105 | |
| RW | 63 | 33 | 29 | 62 | 74 | |
| LW | 70 | 29 | 29 | 58 | 56 | |
| C | 63 | 18 | 36 | 54 | 71 | |
| D | 70 | 6 | 44 | 50 | 92 | |
| LW | 64 | 15 | 33 | 48 | 74 | |
| RW | 41 | 19 | 21 | 40 | 18 | |
| RW | 67 | 16 | 14 | 30 | 24 | |
| LW | 64 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 58 | |
| LW | 70 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 6 | |
| RW | 70 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 20 | |
| D | 70 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 59 | |
| C | 47 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 14 | |
| D | 59 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 70 | |
| D | 64 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 49 | |
| C | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 0 | |
| D | 58 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 48 | |
| RW/C | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| D | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| G | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| G | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | |
| LW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T | GA | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3660 | 61 | 31 | 18 | 12 | 122 | 2.00 | 9 | |
| 540 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 31 | 3.44 | 0 | |
| Team: | 4200 | 70 | 35 | 23 | 12 | 153 | 2.19 | 9 |
Playoffs
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RW | 10 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 2 | |
| C | 10 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 15 | |
| RW | 10 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 8 | |
| LW | 10 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 4 | |
| LW | 10 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 13 | |
| C | 10 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 10 | |
| D | 10 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 10 | |
| RW | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | |
| LW | 10 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | |
| C | 10 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
| D | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 13 | |
| D | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 | |
| LW | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | |
| C | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| RW | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | |
| D | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | |
| D | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| G | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | GA | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 616 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 17 | 1.66 | 1 | |
| Team: | 616 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 17 | 1.66 | 1 |
Awards and records
- James Norris Memorial TrophyJames Norris Memorial TrophyThe James Norris Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League's top "defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position". The James Norris Memorial Trophy has been awarded 55 times to 23 different players since its beginnings in...
: || Doug Harvey - Vezina TrophyVezina TrophyThe Vezina Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League's goaltender who is "adjudged to be the best at this position". At the end of each season, the 30 General Managers of the teams in the National Hockey League vote to determine the goaltender who was the most valuable to his team...
: || Jacques PlanteJacques PlanteJoseph Jacques Omer Plante was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender. During a career lasting from 1947–1975, he was considered to be one of the most important innovators in hockey...