The 1953 Stanley Cup Finals was contested by the Boston Bruins and the Montreal Canadiens.
Montreal defeated the Chicago Black Hawks 4–3 to reach the Finals.
Boston defeated the defending champion Detroit Red Wings 4–2 to reach the Finals.
Jacques Plante was pulled after the first two games in favour of Gerry McNeil.
The 1953 Stanley Cup was presented to Canadiens captain Emile Bouchard by NHL President Clarence Campbell following the Canadiens 1–0 overtime win over the Bruins in game five.