1955–56 NHL season
| 1955–56 NHL season | |
|---|---|
| League | National Hockey League |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Duration | October 6, 1955 – April 10, 1956 |
| Number of games | 70 |
| Number of teams | 6 |
| TV partner(s) | CBC, SRC (Canada) None (United States) |
| Regular season | |
| Season champion | Montreal Canadiens |
| Season MVP | Jean Beliveau (Canadiens) |
| Top scorer | Jean Beliveau (Canadiens) |
| Stanley Cup | |
| Champions | Montreal Canadiens |
| Runners-up | Detroit Red Wings |
The 1955–56 NHL season was the 39th season of the National Hockey League. Six teams played 70 games each. The Montreal Canadiens were the Stanley Cup champions as they beat the Detroit Red Wings four games to one in the best-of-seven final series.