1948 Stanley Cup Finals

The 1948 Stanley Cup Final was a best-of-seven series between the Detroit Red Wings and the defending champion Toronto Maple Leafs. The Maple Leafs won the series in four straight games to win their second consecutive Stanley Cup.

Paths to the Final
Detroit defeated the New York Rangers while Toronto defeated the Boston Bruins 4–1 to advance to the Finals.

The Series
This was the debut playoffs series for Detroit's Gordie Howe, and the last for Toronto's Syl Apps, who retired after the series.

Detroit Red Wings vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto wins best-of-seven series 4–0.