1965–66 NHL season

1965–66 NHL season
LeagueNational Hockey League
SportIce hockey
DurationOctober 23, 1965 – May 5, 1966
Number of games70
Number of teams6
TV partner(s)CBC, CTV, SRC (Canada)
NBC, RKO General (United States)
Draft
Top draft pickAndre Veilleux
Picked byNew York Rangers
Regular season
Season championMontreal Canadiens
Season MVPBobby Hull (Black Hawks)
Top scorerBobby Hull (Black Hawks)
Playoffs
Playoffs MVPRoger Crozier (Red Wings)
Stanley Cup
ChampionsMontreal Canadiens
  Runners-upDetroit Red Wings

The 1965–66 NHL season was the 49th season of the National Hockey League. Six teams played 70 games each. The Montreal Canadiens won their second consecutive Stanley Cup as they defeated the Detroit Red Wings four games to two in the final series.