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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.

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Canadiens, Blues
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New York Rangers have made it known that they are looking to shake up their roster and have made a couple of pretty big names available. Meanwhile, Patrik Laine was practicing in a regular jersey on Monday. Does that mean he’s close to a return? Finally, Doug Armstrong met with the media on Sunday to discuss his decision to let Drew Bannister go in favor of Jim Montgomery. Did Bannister do anything wrong? Rangers Shopping Kreider and Trouba The New York Rangers made news Monday morning as NHL insider Elliotte Friedman wrote in a tweet…

Montreal Canadiens Call Up Joshua Roy from AHL’s Laval Rocket
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The Montreal Canadiens have started their week by calling up forward Joshua Roy from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Laval Rocket, on Monday (Nov. 25). Amidst trade chatter to acquire a forward with grit and plenty of line juggling, including the top line, Montreal has, for now, opted to go a simpler option with a known entity. Joshua Roy Can Bolster Offence Roy, a 2021 NHL Draft selection by the Canadiens, is something of a known entity around the Bell Centre. He suited up in a Habs uniform for 23 games during the 2023-24 campaign. Throughout his time in the big league,…

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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.