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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.

Devils Defeat Canadiens in 4-3 Overtime Victory
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On Thursday, Nov. 6, the New Jersey Devils hosted the Montreal Canadiens at Prudential Center for their first matchup of the season. The Devils were looking to bounce back from a 4-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday night, while the Canadiens fell to the Philadelphia Flyers in the shootout on Tuesday. The showdown resulted in a 4-3 victory for the Devils. Game Recap The Devils got on the board first, 1:53 into the game, courtesy of Cody Glass, who re-entered the lineup after missing seven games due to an upper-body injury. But the Canadiens were quick to respond…

Projected Lineups for Canadiens vs Devils – 11/06/25
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The Montreal Canadiens take on the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CANADIENS (9-3-1) at DEVILS (9-4-0) 7 p.m. ET; MSGSN, TSN2, RDS Canadiens projected lineup Cole Caufield — Nick Suzuki — Juraj SlafkovskyAlex Newhook — Oliver Kapanen — Ivan DemidovZach Bolduc — Kirby Dach — Brendan GallagherJosh Anderson — Jake Evans — Joe Veleno Mike Matheson — Noah DobsonJayden Struble — Lane HutsonArber Xhekaj — Alexandre Carrier Jakub DobesSam Montembeault Scratched: Marc Del Gaizo Injured: Kaiden Guhle (lower body), Patrik Laine (lower body) Status report Montreal had select players…

NHL Rumors: Kings Keeping D-Man, Stamkos Talk, Lohrei Move, Canadiens Search
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Los Angeles Kings might be getting calls on defenseman Brandt Clarke, but they aren’t interested in moving him. Meanwhile, what’s the latest on the Steven Stamkos trade chatter and who might be interested? What’s the latest on the Montreal Canadiens and their search for a center? Finally, could the Boston Bruins consider moving Mason Lohrei since they seem intent not to play him? Do Teams See Stamkos As Another Seth Jones? While appearing on the Morning Cuppa Hockey, Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman discussed the trade rumors surrounding the Nashville Predators and Steven Stamkos. There…

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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.