With a 4-1 series win over the Detroit Red Wings in 1955-56, the Montreal Canadiens started a consecutive championship streak that would reach five, a record to this day.
Rookie coach Toe Blake replaced Dick Irvin, and Henri Richard, brother of Maurice, started his playing career. Henri would go on to win an unprecedented 11 Stanley Cup rings. Jean Beliveau scored seven goals to set the all-time record for goals in the Stanley Cup Final, including one in each game. Montreal won the Stanley Cup at home with a 3-1 triumph in Game Five.
