The 1956–57 Boston Bruins were one of six teams in the 40th season of the National Hockey League. The team finished with a record of 34 wins, 24 losses, and 12 ties. Their record earned them the third seed in the Stanley Cup playoffs, where they lost to the Montreal Canadiens in the final. With 21 goals and 39 assists, Center Don McKenney was the team's leading scorer. Offseason Regular season Final standings Record vs. opponents Schedule and results Playoffs See 1957 Stanley Cup Finals. The Boston Bruins were seeded third in the Stanley Cup Semi-finals, where they defeated the top seeded Detroit Red Wings 4–1. In the Stanley Cup Finals, the Bruins were defeated by the Montreal Canadiens 4–1. Player statistics Regular season Scoring Goaltending Playoffs Scoring Goaltending Awards and records 26-year-old RW Larry Regan was awarded the Calder Memorial Trophy as the Rookie of the Year. Transactions Farm teams Hershey Bears Victoria Cougars Quebec Aces See also 1956–57 NHL season References External links Boston Bruins seasons Boston Bruins Boston Bruins Boston Bruins Boston Bruins 1950s in Boston