1957-58 NHL season

 This season had (yeah you know) 70 games and 6 teams. NHLPA and the owners agree to a $5000 base salary.  Players allowed to decide when they are healthy enough to play.  October 19 Maurice Richard scores goal #500.  January 18 Willie O'Ree is first black player in the NHL.  Semi finals: Montreal 4 Detroit 0, Boston 4 New York 2. Stanley Cup: Montreal 4 Boston 2. Montreal wins cup #10 and 3rd in a row. 

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