The 1951 Stanley Cup Finals was contested by the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens.
Toronto defeated the Boston Bruins 4–1 to reach the Finals.
Montreal defeated the defending champion Detroit Red Wings 4–2 to reach the Finals.
The 1951 Stanley Cup was presented to Maple Leafs captain Ted Kennedy by NHL President Clarence Campbell following the Maple Leafs 3–2 overtime win over the Canadiens in game five.
The following Maple Leafs players and staff had their names engraved on the Stanley Cup 1950–51 Toronto Maple Leafs Several mistakes happened in the engraving of the names: Bill Barilko, Turk Broda, Ted Kennedy†, Joe Klukay, Howie Meeker, Gus Mortson, Jimmy Thomson, Harry Watson (8 players), Ed Bickle†, John Bickell†, Conn Smythe†, John Mordoch†, William MacBrien†, Hap Day†, Tim Daly†, George Walker, Ed Finkin, Horance McIntre (10 non-players).