1961–62 Toronto Maple Leafs season



The 1961-62 Toronto Maple Leafs season was Toronto's 45th season in the NHL. The Maple Leafs finished 2nd in the league and ousted the New York Rangers in six games in the Semi-finals before defeating the defending champion Chicago Black Hawks, also in six games, to win their first Stanley Cup championship since 1951. It would be the first of three straight Stanley Cup titles for the team, and four overall during the 1960s.

Regular Season
Despite being outshot 42-28, the Boston Bruins beat the Maple Leafs on December 23, 1961 in Toronto with Murray Oliver recording the only Hat trick of the Bruins season and adding an assist.

Forwards
Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points

Defencemen
Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points

Goaltending
Note: GP= Games played; W= Wins; L= Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals Against

Awards and Records

 * Lady Byng Trophy: Dave Keon
 * Dave Keon, Center, NHL Second Team All-Star
 * Carl Brewer, Defense, NHL Second Team All-Star

Video
Game 3 of the 1962 Stanley Cup Finals between Toronto and Chicago, April 15, 1962.