1942-43 NHL season

The 1942–43 NHL season was the 26th season of the National Hockey League (NHL) which lasted from October 31, 1942 to April 8, 1943.

It was the first season of the "Original Six" era of the NHL.

The Brooklyn Americans were dropped from the league which left six teams to play a schedule of 50 games.

The NHL's long-time president Frank Calder died due to heart disease.

The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Boston Bruins to win the Stanley Cup.