The 50’s saw two teams dominate the NHL, the Montreal Canadiens and the Detroit Red Wings. The Habs would collect five Stanley Cups ® in the decade while the Red Wings claimed four. These “Original Six” TM years would see such greats as Gordie Howe and Maurice Richard lead their teams to outstanding regular seasons and onto playoff success.  Montreal Canadiens win Cup (2,042 KB)  New York Rangers @ Detroit Red Wings, Stanley Cup ® (2,185 KB)  New York Rangers @ Toronto Maple Leafs (1,027 KB)  New York Rangers vs Detroit Red Wings Dressing Rooms (4,980 KB)  Ted Lindsay Goal (867 KB)

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