1956–57 NHL season
The NHL season 1956/57, was the 40th season in the National Hockey League. Six teams each played 70 games. The Stanley Cup won by the Canadiens after a 4-1 victory in the final series against the Boston Bruins. Some players, led by Ted Lindsay, Doug Harvey, Jimmy Thomson and death Sloan founded the NHL Players' Association. The League bosses Conn Smythe and to Jack Adams were not enthusiastic. The overwhelming superiority of the Montreal Canadiens power play led to a rule change. After a power play goal of the penalized player may return to the game. In addition, could be played only with einkufigen skates.
- 2.1 Round 1
- 2.2 Stanley Cup final
- 2.3 Best scorer in the playoffs
Regular Season
Final Table
Abbreviations: W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, GF = Goals Scored, GA = Goals against, Pts = Points
Best Scorer
Note: GP = Games, B = Goals, A = Assists, Pts = Points
Stanley Cup Playoffs
All games were held in 1957
Round 1
Stanley Cup Final
Best scorer in the playoffs
Note: GP = Games, B = Goals, A = Assists, Pts = Points