Season Almanac
| Team | Record | Roster VAL | Top player | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montréal Canadiens | 34-16 | 95.9 | Maurice Richard | Playoffs |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 31-19 | 104.6 | Ted Kennedy | Playoffs |
| Boston Bruins | 26-23 | 99.3 | Milt Schmidt | Playoffs |
| Detroit Red Wings | 22-27 | 89.2 | Billy Taylor | Playoffs |
| New York Rangers | 22-32 | 84.5 | Tony Leswick | |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 19-37 | 88.6 | Max Bentley |
Record basis: summed goaltender decisions (pre-2005 ties carry no decision).