The 1951 Stanley Cup playoffs, the championship of the National Hockey League (NHL), began with four teams on March 28, 1951. It concluded on April 21, with the Toronto Maple Leafs defeating the Montreal Canadiens to win the Stanley Cup.
All dates in 1951
The second seed Toronto Maple Leafs eliminated the fourth seed Boston Bruins in five games, and the third seed Montreal Canadiens upset first overall Detroit Red Wings in six, setting up a Leafs – Canadiens Stanley Cup final series, won by the Leafs 4–1.
Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
Montreal Canadiens vs. Detroit Red Wings
Montreal Canadiens vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points