1950–51 NHL season
| 1950–51 NHL season | |
|---|---|
| League | National Hockey League |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Duration | October 11, 1950 – April 21, 1951 |
| Number of games | 70 |
| Number of teams | 6 |
| Regular season | |
| Season champion | Detroit Red Wings |
| Season MVP | Milt Schmidt (Bruins) |
| Top scorer | Gordie Howe (Red Wings) |
| Stanley Cup | |
| Champions | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Runners-up | Montreal Canadiens |
The 1950–51 NHL season was the 34th season of the National Hockey League. Six teams played 70 games each. The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens four games to one for the Stanley Cup to win their fifth Cup in seven years.