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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.

Projected Lineups for Senators vs Canadiens – 10/12/24
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The Ottawa Senators take on the Montreal Canadiens tonight at Centre Bell. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. SENATORS (1-0-0) at CANADIENS (1-1-0) 7 p.m. ET; TVAS, SN1, CITY, SNE Senators projected lineup Brady Tkachuk — Tim Stutzle — Claude GirouxNoah Gregor — Josh Norris — Drake BathersonDavid Perron — Shane Pinto — Michael AmadioNick Cousins — Ridly Greig — Zack MacEwen Jake Sanderson — Artem ZubThomas Chabot — Nick JensenTyler Kleven — Travis Hamonic Linus UllmarkAnton Forsberg Scratched: Adam Gaudette, Jacob Bernard-Docker Injured: Matthew Highmore (upper body) Status report– Gregor moves to left wing on the…

Canadiens’ Hopes Depend on a Better Cayden Primeau
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If the Montreal Canadiens end up making anything of their 2024-25 campaign, backup goalie Cayden Primeau may play a much larger role than anyone would have foreseen just 12 months ago. The 25-year-old got his first start in net on Thursday night (Oct. 10) versus the Boston Bruins and it didn’t go well – a 6-4 defeat. Improved goaltending on his part could go a long way in determining where the Canadiens finish in the standings this season. NHL Draft and NCAA Days Son of former NHLer Keith Primeau, Cayden is not a name on the lips of many people…

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Today in Hockey History: Oct. 8
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Oct. 8 is another extremely busy day in NHL history. One of its greatest players ever signed his first professional contract. This date has seen a little bit of everything, including some big moments in California and Montreal, a new fixation with rats, and the league’s first-ever third-generation player. So….

 

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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.