1957–58 Montreal Canadiens season
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Stanley Cup champions
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Prince of Wales Trophy winners
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| League | 1st NHL |
| 1957–58 record | 43–17–10 |
| Goals for | 250 |
| Goals against | 158 |
| Team information | |
| General Manager | Frank J. Selke |
| Coach | Toe Blake |
| Captain | Maurice Richard |
| Arena | Montreal Forum |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Dickie Moore (36) |
| Assists | Henri Richard (52) |
| Points | Dickie Moore (84) |
| Penalties in minutes | Doug Harvey (131) |
| Wins | Jacques Plante (34) |
| Goals against average | Len Broderick (2.00) |
The 1957–58 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 49th season of play. The Canadiens won their third-straight Stanley Cup and the tenth in club history.
In the semi-finals, Montreal played third place Detroit. After Detroit traded Ted Lindsay because of his union efforts, Detroit was a team in disarray. Montreal defeated the Red Wings in four straight games to reach the finals.
Rocket Richard, was the top goal scorer during the playoffs with 11. In game five he notched his third final series overtime goal of his career and sixth playoff overtime goal of his career.
Boston Bruins vs. Montreal Canadiens
Montreal wins best-of-seven series 4 games to 2
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