1954–55 NHL season
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The 1954–55 NHL season was the 38th season of the National Hockey League. The Detroit Red Wings were the Stanley Cup champions as they defeated the Montreal Canadiens four games to three in the best-of-seven final series. The Canadiens were without star forward Maurice 'Rocket' Richard who had been suspended for the playoffs, a suspension which led to the March 17, 1955 "Richard Riot" in Montreal.
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1954–55 NHL season | |
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League | National Hockey League |
Sport | Ice hockey |
Duration | October 7, 1954 – April 14, 1955 |
Number of games | 70 |
Number of teams | 6 |
TV partner(s) | CBC, SRC (Canada) None (United States) |
Regular season | |
Season champion | Detroit Red Wings |
Season MVP | Ted Kennedy (Maple Leafs) |
Top scorer | Bernie Geoffrion (Canadiens) |
Stanley Cup | |
Champions | Detroit Red Wings |
Runners-up | Montreal Canadiens |
NHL seasons | |
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