1956–57 Boston Bruins season
Encyclopedia
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. With 21 goals and 39 assists, Center Don McKenney
was the team's leading scorer.
The Boston Bruins were seeded third in the Stanley Cup Semi-finals, where they defeated the top seeded Detroit Red Wings 4-1. In the Stanley Cup Finals, the Bruins were defeated by the Montreal Canadiens 4-1.
Goaltending
Goaltending
was awarded the Calder Memorial Trophy
as the Rookie of the Year.
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...
were one of six teams in the 40th season of the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
. 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
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 ...
in the final. With 21 goals and 39 assists, Center Don McKenney
Don McKenney
Donald Hamilton McKenney is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward...
was the team's leading scorer.
Game log
| No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T | October 11, 1956 | 4–4 | 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:... ) |
0–0–1 |
| 2 | L | October 13, 1956 | 0–3 | @ Montreal Canadiens 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 ... (1956–57 1956–57 Montreal Canadiens season 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.-Game... ) |
0–1–1 |
| 3 | W | October 14, 1956 | 3–1 | Montreal Canadiens 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 ... (1956–57 1956–57 Montreal Canadiens season 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.-Game... ) |
1–1–1 |
| 4 | L | October 17, 1956 | 0–2 | @ 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:... ) |
1–2–1 |
| 5 | T | October 20, 1956 | 2–2 | @ 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:... ) |
1–2–2 |
| 6 | T | October 21, 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... ) |
1–2–3 |
| 7 | W | October 27, 1956 | 1–0 | @ Montreal Canadiens 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 ... (1956–57 1956–57 Montreal Canadiens season 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.-Game... ) |
2–2–3 |
| 8 | L | October 30, 1956 | 0–4 | @ 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... ) |
2–3–3 |
| 9 | W | November 1, 1956 | 5–2 | 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... ) |
3–3–3 |
| 10 | W | November 4, 1956 | 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:... ) |
4–3–3 |
| 11 | W | November 7, 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:... ) |
5–3–3 |
| 12 | W | November 8, 1956 | 3–1 | 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... ) |
6–3–3 |
| 13 | W | November 10, 1956 | 3–1 | @ Montreal Canadiens 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 ... (1956–57 1956–57 Montreal Canadiens season 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.-Game... ) |
7–3–3 |
| 14 | W | November 11, 1956 | 3–2 | Montreal Canadiens 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 ... (1956–57 1956–57 Montreal Canadiens season 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.-Game... ) |
8–3–3 |
| 15 | W | November 15, 1956 | 5–3 | @ 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... ) |
9–3–3 |
| 16 | T | November 17, 1956 | 4–4 | @ 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:... ) |
9–3–4 |
| 17 | W | November 18, 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:... ) |
10–3–4 |
| 18 | L | November 22, 1956 | 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:... ) |
10–4–4 |
| 19 | W | November 24, 1956 | 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:... ) |
11–4–4 |
| 20 | W | November 25, 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:... ) |
12–4–4 |
| 21 | L | November 28, 1956 | 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:... ) |
12–5–4 |
| 22 | W | November 29, 1956 | 2–0 | @ 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... ) |
13–5–4 |
| 23 | W | December 2, 1956 | 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... ) |
14–5–4 |
| 24 | L | December 6, 1956 | 2–3 | @ 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... ) |
14–6–4 |
| 25 | W | December 8, 1956 | 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... ) |
15–6–4 |
| 26 | T | December 9, 1956 | 1–1 | Montreal Canadiens 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 ... (1956–57 1956–57 Montreal Canadiens season 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.-Game... ) |
15–6–5 |
| 27 | W | December 13, 1956 | 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... ) |
16–6–5 |
| 28 | L | December 15, 1956 | 4–6 | @ Montreal Canadiens 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 ... (1956–57 1956–57 Montreal Canadiens season 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.-Game... ) |
16–7–5 |
| 29 | W | December 16, 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:... ) |
17–7–5 |
| 30 | T | December 20, 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... ) |
17–7–6 |
| 31 | W | December 22, 1956 | 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:... ) |
18–7–6 |
| 32 | L | December 23, 1956 | 1–4 | @ 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... ) |
18–8–6 |
| 33 | L | December 25, 1956 | 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... ) |
18–9–6 |
| 34 | L | December 27, 1956 | 3–5 | 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... ) |
18–10–6 |
| 35 | W | December 30, 1956 | 4–2 | @ 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... ) |
19–10–6 |
| 36 | W | January 1, 1957 | 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:... ) |
20–10–6 |
| 37 | L | January 5, 1957 | 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:... ) |
20–11–6 |
| 38 | T | January 6, 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... ) |
20–11–7 |
| 39 | W | January 10, 1957 | 2–1 | @ 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... ) |
21–11–7 |
| 40 | L | January 12, 1957 | 1–4 | @ Montreal Canadiens 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 ... (1956–57 1956–57 Montreal Canadiens season 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.-Game... ) |
21–12–7 |
| 41 | L | January 13, 1957 | 1–3 | Montreal Canadiens 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 ... (1956–57 1956–57 Montreal Canadiens season 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.-Game... ) |
21–13–7 |
| 42 | T | January 17, 1957 | 2–2 | 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... ) |
21–13–8 |
| 43 | L | January 19, 1957 | 1–4 | @ 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:... ) |
21–14–8 |
| 44 | L | January 20, 1957 | 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:... ) |
21–15–8 |
| 45 | L | January 26, 1957 | 3–5 | 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:... ) |
21–16–8 |
| 46 | W | January 27, 1957 | 5–2 | Montreal Canadiens 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 ... (1956–57 1956–57 Montreal Canadiens season 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.-Game... ) |
22–16–8 |
| 47 | W | January 31, 1957 | 2–0 | 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... ) |
23–16–8 |
| 48 | W | February 2, 1957 | 2–1 | @ Montreal Canadiens 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 ... (1956–57 1956–57 Montreal Canadiens season 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.-Game... ) |
24–16–8 |
| 49 | W | February 3, 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:... ) |
25–16–8 |
| 50 | L | February 6, 1957 | 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:... ) |
25–17–8 |
| 51 | W | February 7, 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... ) |
26–17–8 |
| 52 | T | February 9, 1957 | 2–2 | Montreal Canadiens 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 ... (1956–57 1956–57 Montreal Canadiens season 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.-Game... ) |
26–17–9 |
| 53 | W | February 10, 1957 | 5–1 | 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:... ) |
27–17–9 |
| 54 | T | February 13, 1957 | 2–2 | @ 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 | 5–6 | @ 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... ) |
27–18–10 |
| 56 | L | February 17, 1957 | 2–6 | @ 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... ) |
27–19–10 |
| 57 | L | February 20, 1957 | 2–5 | @ 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:... ) |
27–20–10 |
| 58 | W | February 23, 1957 | 5–2 | @ 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:... ) |
28–20–10 |
| 59 | L | February 24, 1957 | 3–4 | @ 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... ) |
28–21–10 |
| 60 | W | February 28, 1957 | 4–0 | 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... ) |
29–21–10 |
| 61 | L | March 2, 1957 | 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:... ) |
29–22–10 |
| 62 | W | March 3, 1957 | 5–2 | Montreal Canadiens 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 ... (1956–57 1956–57 Montreal Canadiens season 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.-Game... ) |
30–22–10 |
| 63 | L | March 7, 1957 | 2–4 | 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... ) |
30–23–10 |
| 64 | W | March 9, 1957 | 4–2 | 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... ) |
31–23–10 |
| 65 | T | March 10, 1957 | 3–3 | 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:... ) |
31–23–11 |
| 66 | W | March 13, 1957 | 2–1 | @ 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:... ) |
32–23–11 |
| 67 | T | March 16, 1957 | 2–2 | @ Montreal Canadiens 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 ... (1956–57 1956–57 Montreal Canadiens season 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.-Game... ) |
32–23–12 |
| 68 | W | March 17, 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... ) |
33–23–12 |
| 69 | W | March 21, 1957 | 2–0 | @ 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... ) |
34–23–12 |
| 70 | L | March 23, 1957 | 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:... ) |
34–24–12 |
Playoffs
- See 1957 Stanley Cup Finals1957 Stanley Cup FinalsThe 1957 Stanley Cup Final NHL championship series was contested by the defending champion Montreal Canadiens and the Boston Bruins. The Canadiens were making their seventh consecutive Final appearance, while Boston was making their first appearance since the 1953 Final, also against Montreal...
.
The Boston Bruins were seeded third in the Stanley Cup Semi-finals, where they defeated the top seeded Detroit Red Wings 4-1. In the Stanley Cup Finals, the Bruins were defeated by the Montreal Canadiens 4-1.
Regular season
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 69 | 21 | 39 | 60 | 31 | |
| LW | 70 | 31 | 17 | 48 | 38 | |
| RW | 67 | 18 | 29 | 47 | 128 | |
| LW | 64 | 24 | 16 | 40 | 69 | |
| LW/D | 68 | 6 | 34 | 40 | 89 | |
| C | 65 | 22 | 17 | 39 | 73 | |
| RW | 68 | 13 | 26 | 39 | 41 | |
| RW | 55 | 15 | 23 | 38 | 26 | |
| RW | 69 | 14 | 19 | 33 | 29 | |
| C | 70 | 12 | 20 | 32 | 66 | |
| D | 68 | 6 | 25 | 31 | 108 | |
| D | 60 | 6 | 25 | 31 | 45 | |
| D | 57 | 1 | 15 | 16 | 79 | |
| D | 55 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 55 | |
| D | 35 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 43 | |
| C | 47 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 20 | |
| C | 18 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
| LW | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| D | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| G | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| D | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| LW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| G | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | |
| G | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| RW | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | T | GA | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2040 | 34 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 81 | 2.38 | 2 | |
| 1560 | 26 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 63 | 2.42 | 4 | |
| 600 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 30 | 3.00 | 0 | |
| Team: | 4200 | 70 | 34 | 24 | 12 | 174 | 2.49 | 6 |
Playoffs
Scoring| Player | Pos | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 10 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 4 | |
| C | 10 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | |
| RW | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 14 | |
| D | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12 | |
| LW/D | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | |
| LW | 10 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
| C | 10 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
| LW | 10 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
| D | 10 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 | |
| D | 10 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 19 | |
| RW | 10 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 12 | |
| RW | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 | |
| RW | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | |
| C | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | |
| D | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | |
| RW | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| G | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltending
| Player | MIN | GP | W | L | GA | GAA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 29 | 2.90 | 2 | |
| Team: | 600 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 29 | 2.90 | 2 |
Awards and records
26-year-old RW Larry ReganLarry Regan
Lawrence Emmett Regan , was a retired Canadian National Hockey League professional ice hockey player and hockey executive. He played for the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs after a long senior-hockey career, winning the Allan Cup in 1948...
was awarded the Calder Memorial Trophy
Calder Memorial Trophy
The Calder Memorial Trophy is an annual award given "to the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League." The Rookie of the Year trophy has been awarded 79 times since its creation for the 1936–37 NHL season...
as the Rookie of the Year.