Generated by DeepSeek V3.2| 1953–54 NHL season | |
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| Season | 1953–54 NHL season |
| League | National Hockey League |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Duration | October 8, 1953 – April 18, 1954 |
1953–54 NHL season was the 47th National Hockey League (NHL) season.
The 1953–54 NHL season was the 47th regular season of the National Hockey League. The Detroit Red Wings won the Stanley Cup by defeating the New York Rangers in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The season began on October 8, 1953, and ended on April 18, 1954.
The regular season began on October 8, 1953, and ended on March 31, 1954. The Detroit Red Wings had the best record in the league with 57 points. The Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, and New York Rangers also made the playoffs.
The Art Ross Trophy was awarded to Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings, who scored 49 goals and 46 assists for a total of 95 points.
The playoffs began on March 31, 1954, and ended on April 18, 1954. The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs in the quarterfinals, and then defeated the Montreal Canadiens in the semifinals.
The Detroit Red Wings then won the Stanley Cup by defeating the New York Rangers in the Stanley Cup Finals.
* Hart Trophy: Gordie Howe, Detroit Red Wings * Vezina Trophy: Terry Sawchuk, Detroit Red Wings * Calder Trophy: Ralph Backstrom, Montreal Canadiens
* Detroit Red Wings - 57 points * Montreal Canadiens - 54 points * Toronto Maple Leafs - 53 points * New York Rangers - 50 points * Boston Bruins - 40 points * Chicago Blackhawks - 38 points
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