What year were the Boston Bruins founded?

The Boston Bruins were founded in 1924, by Charles Francis Adams.

When did the Boston Bruins play their first game?

They played their first game on Dec. 1, 1924, defeating the new Montreal Maroons 2-1 at Boston Arena.

Who is the current head coach of the Boston Bruins?

Jim Montgomery is the current head coach for the Boston Bruins.

Montreal Canadiens: News, Rumors, Schedule, Roster, Stats

Founded in 1909 by J. Ambrose O’Brien, the Montreal Canadiens are the longest continuously operating professional ice hockey team worldwide and the only existing NHL club to predate the founding of the NHL. Their first NHL game was played on Dec. 19, 1917, versus the Ottawa Senators, which they won 7-4. They are the most successful NHL franchise with 25 championships, 11 more than the second-place Toronto Maple Leafs. They also happen to be the most recent Canadian franchise to win the Stanley Cup, having done so in 1993. Additionally, 65 players who donned a Canadiens sweater during their careers have been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Wild, Flyers, Canucks

Jim Parsons | April 17, 2024April 17, 2024

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Montreal Canadiens have extended the contract of head coach Martin St. Louis. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild have signed Marc-Andre Fleury to a one-year contract extension. The Philadelphia Flyers missed the playoffs and sealed the fate of three other teams when they pulled their goaltender in an attempt to win, and what happens with the Vancouver Canucks and Elias Lindholm? St. Louis Extended in Montreal The Montreal Canadiens exercised an option on the contract with head coach Martin St. Louis and made the announcement they’ve extended him for two more seasons. He’ll be the Canadiens…

Top 5 Canadiens Disappointments of 2023-24

Ryan Szporer | April 17, 2024April 17, 2024

It’s hard to call 2023-24 a success as a losing Montreal Canadiens season. The first of their top disappointments explores that fact further:

Montreal Canadiens’ Plans for a Perfect 2024 Offseason

Trege Wilson | April 17, 2024April 17, 2024

With no playoffs in sight, the Montreal Canadiens’ season is almost over. But since October, they have taken steps in the right direction on both a team level and with the individual development of top players. They already surpassed last season’s total of 68 points, plus star players Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Mike Matheson, and 2022 first-overall draft pick Juraj Slafkovsky have all had career years. Now that the season is ending, Canadiens general manager (GM) Kent Hughes needs to determine where the Habs are in the rebuild and his offseason game plan to take the next step. Canadiens Need…

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Projected Lineups for the Red Wings vs Canadiens – 4/16/24

Jim Bay | April 16, 2024April 16, 2024

The Detroit Red Wings face the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. RED WINGS (40-32-9) at CANADIENS (30-36-15) 7 p.m. ET; RDS, TSN2, BSDET Red Wings projected lineup Alex DeBrincat — Dylan Larkin — Lucas Raymond David Perron…

NHL Rumors: Sabres, Canadiens, Oilers, Penguins

Jim Parsons | April 16, 2024April 16, 2024

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Buffalo Sabres are making a coaching change. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens have announced that they’ve reached an agreement with Luke Tuch. Finally, Connor McDavid became the fourth player in NHL history to reach 100 points in the regular season. Will he sit the remaining…

Canadiens Prospect Logan Mailloux to Make NHL Debut

Luc LeBlanc | April 16, 2024April 16, 2024

In the summer of 2021, former Montreal Canadiens general manager (GM) Marc Bergevin used what would be his final first-round selection with the team to draft defenceman Logan Mailloux 31st overall. After a tumultuous three seasons since, the beginning of which Mailloux played a limited amount of games due to…

Canadiens’ Lane Hutson Earns First Point in NHL Debut

Edgar Chaput | April 15, 2024April 15, 2024

There was a lot of hoopla surrounding Monday night’s match between the Montreal Canadiens and Detroit Red Wings. On Detroit’s side, it had everything to do with their push for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. For Montreal, it marked the debut of the 2022 second-round draft pick and defenceman Lane Hutson….

Projected Lineups for the Canadiens vs Red Wings – 4/15/24

Matthew Zator | April 15, 2024April 15, 2024

The Montreal Canadiens take on the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. CANADIENS (30-36-14) at RED WINGS (39-32-9) 7 pm ET; BSDETX, SN, RDS Canadiens projected lineup Cole Caufield — Nick Suzuki — Juraj Slafkovsky Brendan Gallagher…

Canadiens’ Success with Late-Season College Signees

Luc LeBlanc | April 15, 2024April 15, 2024

The Montreal Canadiens have drafted an influx of talent hailing from the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) in recent years, scattered across all seven rounds. Many fans may immediately think of Cole Caufield, Lane Hutson, or Cayden Primeau. However, these players simply highlight the team’s success with college players, as…

Ilya Kovalchuk: A Career Retrospective

Christian Thorsberg | April 15, 2024April 15, 2024

On Jan. 6, 2006, late in the second period of a regular-season Pittsburgh Penguins-Atlanta Thrashers tilt, a 22-year-old Ilya Kovalchuk is left dangerously uncovered on the near-side point of the Thrashers’ power play. As the Penguins’ defense flails hopelessly to recover, the Russian scorer, receiving a cross-slot pass, wastes no…

NHL Rumors: Senators, Oilers, Rangers, Capitals, Canadiens

Jim Parsons | April 14, 2024April 14, 2024

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, how close are the Ottawa Senators to finding their next head coach? Meanwhile, Philip Broberg might get the call from the Edmonton Oilers the play the last couple of regular season games. Did Max Pacioretty make the right decision declining a trade to the New…

Today in Hockey History: April 14

Matthew Zator | April 14, 2024April 14, 2024

Some of the greatest players to ever play in the National Hockey League had big moments on April 14. A pair of legends hoisted the Stanley Cup for the final time in their careers. Also, the longest winning streak and winningest season in league history both ended on this date….

Canadiens’ Cole Caufield Sets New Career High in Goals

Harrison Smajovits | April 13, 2024April 13, 2024

The Montreal Canadiens fell to the Ottawa Senators in the shootout, but the game was not without its bright spots for the Habs. Cole Caufield scored two goals in the second period to reach a new career high for goals in a season (27). The milestone goal was assisted by…

Projected Lineups for the Canadiens vs Senators – 4/13/24

Justin Giampietro | April 13, 2024April 13, 2024

The Canadiens take on the Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. CANADIENS (30-36-13) at SENATORS (35-40-4) 7 p.m. ET; TVAS, CITY, SNE Canadiens projected lineup Cole Caufield — Nick Suzuki — Juraj Slafkovsky Brendan Gallagher — Alex Newhook…

Canadiens Sign Lane Hutson to Entry-Level Contract

Blain Potvin | April 12, 2024April 12, 2024

The Montreal Canadiens have signed one of their top defensive prospects, defenseman Lane Hutson, to a three-year entry-level contract. Canadiens fans didn’t have to wait long, as less than 24 hours after his college season ended in a heartbreaking overtime loss to Denver University in the Frozen Four semi-finals, Hutson chose to turn pro. …

Today in Hockey History: April 12

Matthew Zator | April 12, 2024April 12, 2024

April 12 has been a very eventful date in National Hockey League history. The greatest player in the game was one of many future Hall of Famers who made his mark on this date. A second-generation Hall of Famer had a huge day and plenty of Stanley Cup Playoff history…

Montreal Canadiens’ 2023-24 Team Awards

Trege Wilson | April 12, 2024April 12, 2024

With the season winding down and the hockey world talking about the playoffs, Montreal Canadiens fans are again left out of the conversation. Another conversation Habs fans won’t be interested in is the NHL awards. With only Joel Armia being considered for the Bill Masterton Trophy — awarded for perseverance,…

Projected Lineups for the Canadiens vs Islanders – 4/11/24

Jim Bay | April 11, 2024April 11, 2024

The Montreal Canadiens take on the New York Islanders tonight at UBS Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CANADIENS (30-36-12) at ISLANDERS (36-27-15) 7:30 p.m. ET; MSGSN, TSN2, RDS Canadiens projected lineup Cole Caufield — Nick Suzuki — Juraj Slafkovsky Brendan Gallagher — Alex…

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Canadiens FAQ

What year were the Montreal Canadiens founded?

The Montreal Canadiens were founded in 1909 by J. Ambrose O’Brien.

When did the Montreal Canadiens play their first game?

The Canadiens’ first NHL game was played on Dec. 19, 1917, versus the Ottawa Senators, which they won 7-4.

Who is the current head coach of the Montreal Canadiens?

Martin St. Louis is the current head coach for the Montreal Canadiens.