1956–57 NHL season
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The 1956–57 NHL season was the 40th season of the National Hockey League. Six teams each played 70 games. The Montreal Canadiens won the Stanley Cup for the second consecutive season, defeating the Boston Bruins four games to one in the best-of-seven final series. The final game was won with a clutch goal from Montreal defenceman Tom Johnson that clinched the Stanley Cup championship for the Canadiens 3–2.
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1956–57 NHL season | |
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League | National Hockey League |
Sport | Ice hockey |
Duration | October 11, 1956 – April 16, 1957 |
Number of games | 70 |
Number of teams | 6 |
TV partner(s) | CBC, SRC (Canada) CBS (United States) |
Regular season | |
Season champion | Detroit Red Wings |
Season MVP | Gordie Howe (Red Wings) |
Top scorer | Gordie Howe (Red Wings) |
Stanley Cup | |
Champions | Montreal Canadiens |
Runners-up | Boston Bruins |
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