Canadiens Sweet Home-and-Home Red Wings Series with 5-1 Win
The Montreal Canadiens beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-1 in the second half of a home-and-home series to win three in a row for the first time.
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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.
5 Recent Canadiens Late-Round Draft Steals
Despite their relative lack of success with first-round picks over the past decade-plus, the Montreal Canadiens have been fortunate enough to see numerous later-round draft selections develop and blossom into quality players at the NHL level, with several more following an encouraging trajectory. With the bulk of draft picks beyond the first few rounds rarely seeing any NHL action, carving out a full-time role on a big-league squad as a productive and beneficial piece is no small feat. Related: Canadiens’ Draft Busts Having Success With Other Teams The dynamic front office duo of Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton have seemingly…
Projected Lineups for the Red Wings vs Canadiens – 12/21/24
The Detroit Red Wings take on 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 (13-15-4) at CANADIENS (13-16-3) 7 p.m. ET; TVAS, CITY, SNE, NHLN, FDSNDETX Red Wings projected lineup Vladimir Tarasenko — Dylan Larkin — Lucas RaymondPatrick Kane — Andrew Copp — Alex DeBrincatTyler Motte — J.T. Compher — Michael RasmussenJoe Veleno — Marco Kasper — Christian Fischer Ben Chiarot — Moritz SeiderJustin Holl — Jeff PetryErik Gustafsson — Albert Johansson Alex LyonCam Talbot Scratched: Jonatan Berggren Injured: Simon Edvinsson (upper body) Status report Neither team held a…
Canadiens News and Notes: Trade Rumours, Draft Targets and Demidov
In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumours, general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has his work cut out for him as the rebuild continues. The Canadiens have options on how to proceed with improving the team. Rumours still swirl around the team trying to add to the roster, who…
Canadiens Face Drastically Different Situation with Dach than Barron
Despite Kirby Dach’s similar struggles at forward, the Montreal Canadiens shouldn’t trade him like they just did defenseman Justin Barron.
Laine Nets Winner as Canadiens Edge Red Wings 4-3
Friday (Dec. 20) was the first of a back-to-back series between Original Six rivals the Montreal Canadiens and Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. The teams put on a good show for the crowd, with the Canadiens skating to a 4-3 win. Marque finale: MONTRÉ4L-DE3 Four-casted a dub#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/xV0vqGxIx0…
Projected Lineups for the Canadiens vs Red Wings – 12/20/24
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 (12-16-3) at RED WINGS (13-14-4) 7 pm ET; FDSNDET, TSN2, RDS Canadiens projected lineup Cole Caufield — Nick Suzuki — Juraj SlafkovskyAlex Newhook —…
Canadiens Need to Win Measuring Stick Weekend Series vs. Red Wings
On Friday and Saturday (Dec. 20 and 21) the Montreal Canadiens will battle the Detroit Red Wings in a home-and-home series, with the first leg at Little Caesars Arena and the second at the Bell Centre. While ambitions for what the rest of campaign may hold for Montreal are tempered…
NHL Rumors: Predators, Canadiens, Flyers, Sharks, Maple Leafs
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Nashville Predators are reportedly buying, despite their place in the NHL standings. Meanwhile, why did the Montreal Canadiens add Alexandre Carrier? Were they in the market for him for a while? An NHL insider finally confirms why the Canadiens didn’t draft Matvei Michkov. Fabian…
Montreal Canadiens’ 5 Best Draft Picks of All-Time
The Montreal Canadiens are the most storied franchise in all of hockey in terms of overall success — their 24 Stanley Cups are 11 more than the second-place Toronto Maple Leafs, and they possess the most wins of any NHL team with nearly 3,600 across their century-plus of existence. During…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 20
Dec. 20 has been a very eventful and exciting date in the history of the National Hockey League. Some of the biggest names in the Hall of Fame had memorable moments on this date, especially in the “Original Six” cities of Montreal and Chicago. Let’s all climb aboard our hockey…
Canadiens Need to Balance Size and Skill to Successfully Rebuild
The Montreal Canadiens’ rebuild is still far from complete. There are several excellent young players — some on the roster and others still coming up the pipeline — but they need to be properly supported. Looking ahead, the rebuild is still in need of some key pieces. Related: Dear Santa:…
Canadiens Understandably but Disappointingly Trade Barron for Carrier
It’s almost a miracle the Montreal Canadiens were able to get Alexandre Carrier in exchange for Justin Barron from the Nashville Predators.
Montreal Acquires Carrier From Predators for Barron
The Montreal Canadiens have bolstered their blue line by acquiring defenseman Alexandre Carrier from the Nashville Predators in exchange for Justin Barron. Carrier, a Quebec City native, now gets the opportunity to play for his childhood team. Known for his defensive reliability and steady play, Carrier has been a consistent…
Canadiens’ Michael Pezzetta Deserves Better Than a Healthy Scratch
There was a time, not long ago, when Montreal Canadiens forward Michael Pezzetta’s efforts on the ice earned him the respect and admiration of the Bell Centre patrons. He’s a grinder, a tough customer, the sort of fourth liner that can give their team a good shift by way of…
3 Takeaways From Canadiens’ Resounding 6-1 Win Over Sabres
On Tuesday, the Montreal Canadiens did something they’ve rarely accomplished this season, or last season, for that matter. Martin St. Louis’ group thoroughly dominated its opponent, in this case, the Buffalo Sabres, by a score of 6-1, a tally wholly befitting how the game was played on the ice. We…
Montreal Canadiens’ 2016 Draft Class Revisited
Welcome back to another edition of the Montreal Canadiens draft class revisited, where we look at each selection and use hindsight to determine whether the team made the right choice or missed out on big-name talent. Next up is 2016, a short draft for Marc Bergevin’s regime, with six picks. The Canadiens…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 18
The Montreal Canadiens are the most storied and successful franchise in the history of the National Hockey League. Some of their biggest legends had memorable games on this date. Also, throwing your hat onto the ice has been a common occurrence on Dec. 18. So, bring your best throwing hat…
Laine Scores Hat Trick as Canadien Rout Struggling Sabres 6-1
The Canadiens beat the Sabres 6-1 on Tuesday on the strength of a Patrik Laine hat trick, as Buffalo’s losing streak hit 11.
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.