1961–62 NHL season
| 1961–62 NHL season | |
|---|---|
| League | National Hockey League |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Duration | October 11, 1961 – April 22, 1962 |
| 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 | Jacques Plante (Canadiens) |
| Top scorer | Bobby Hull (Black Hawks) |
| Stanley Cup | |
| Champions | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Runners-up | Chicago 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.