1960-61 NHL Replay - Playoff SemifinalsToronto vs New York

After languishing in fifth place for much of the season, the New York Rangers ran roughshod over the League for the final month of the season, going 7-1-3 in their final eleven games (outscoring their opposition 54-23) to vault over the Black Hawks and grab the final spot in the playoffs. The Maple Leafs fell just short in their pursuit of Montréal for the top spot, despite going unbeaten in their last four and 7-3-2 in their final twelve. In their head-to-head meetings, Toronto won six games to New York's five and outscored the Rangers 51 to 43, suggesting a closer matchup than would the standings at first glance . . .