Toronto defeated the Boston Bruins 3–2 in a best-of-five series to reach the Finals.
New York defeated the Montreal Canadiens 8—5 and Detroit Red Wings 6–3 to reach the Finals.
After game one, the Rangers would vacate Madison Square Garden for the circus.
Bill Cook would become the first player to score a Cup-winning goal in overtime.
The 1933 Stanley Cup was presented to Rangers captain Bill Cook by NHL President Frank Calder following the Rangers 1–0 overtime win over the Maple Leafs in game four.