1961–62 NHL season

1961–62 NHL season
LeagueNational Hockey League
SportIce hockey
DurationOctober 11, 1961 – April 22, 1962
Number of games70
Number of teams6
TV partner(s)CBC, SRC (Canada)
None (United States)
Regular season
Season championMontreal Canadiens
Season MVPJacques Plante (Canadiens)
Top scorerBobby Hull (Black Hawks)
Stanley Cup
ChampionsToronto Maple Leafs
  Runners-upChicago Black Hawks

The 1961–62 NHL season was the 45th season of the National Hockey League (NHL). Six teams played 70 games each. The Toronto Maple Leafs were the Stanley Cup champions as they defeated the Chicago Black Hawks four games to two.