1977–78 NHL season
| 1977–78 NHL season | |
|---|---|
| League | National Hockey League |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Duration | October 12, 1977 – May 25, 1978 |
| Number of games | 80 |
| Number of teams | 18 |
| TV partner(s) | CBC, SRC (Canada) NHL Network (United States) |
| Draft | |
| Top draft pick | Dale McCourt |
| Picked by | Detroit Red Wings |
| Regular season | |
| Season champions | Montreal Canadiens |
| Season MVP | Guy Lafleur (Canadiens) |
| Top scorer | Guy Lafleur (Canadiens) |
| Playoffs | |
| Playoffs MVP | Larry Robinson (Canadiens) |
| Stanley Cup | |
| Champions | Montreal Canadiens |
| Runners-up | Boston Bruins |
The 1977–78 NHL season was the 61st season of the National Hockey League. The Montreal Canadiens won their third Stanley Cup in a row, defeating the Boston Bruins four games to two in the Stanley Cup Finals.