The Canadiens won the Stanley Cup for the first time in five seasons, and the 13th time in franchise history, by defeating the Chicago Black Hawks in the final.
[2] Like the 1955 finals, every game was won by the home team.
Gump Worsley made his first finals appearance after 12 years in the league and recorded two shutouts, including the one in game seven.
Jean Beliveau was the inaugural winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, scoring eight goals and eight assists in thirteen games.
Jean Beliveau wins first Conn Smythe Trophy.