1964–65 NHL season
| 1964–65 NHL season | |
|---|---|
| League | National Hockey League |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Duration | October 12, 1964 – May 1, 1965 |
| Number of games | 70 |
| Number of teams | 6 |
| TV partner(s) | CBC, SRC (Canada) None (United States) |
| Draft | |
| Top draft pick | Claude Gauthier |
| Picked by | Detroit Red Wings |
| Regular season | |
| Season champion | Detroit Red Wings |
| Season MVP | Bobby Hull (Black Hawks) |
| Top scorer | Stan Mikita (Black Hawks) |
| Playoffs | |
| Playoffs MVP | Jean Beliveau (Canadiens) |
| Stanley Cup | |
| Champions | Montreal Canadiens |
| Runners-up | Chicago Black Hawks |
The 1964–65 NHL season was the 48th season of the National Hockey League. Six teams played 70 games each. Jean Beliveau was the winner of the newly introduced Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player during the playoffs. The Montreal Canadiens won their first Stanley Cup since 1960 as they were victorious over the Chicago Black Hawks in a seven-game final series.