The Montreal Canadiens (French: Les Canadiens de Montréal) are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. They are members of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL) [1] and are one of the Original Six teams of the league. [2] The club is officially known as le Club de hockey Canadien. [3] Founded in 1909, they have played a total of 114 seasons, eight with the National Hockey Association (NHA) and 106 with the NHA's successor, the NHL. They are the only club to have played every season for both leagues and the only active NHL team to pre-date the founding of that league. They have won the Stanley Cup 24 times, once under the NHA and 23 times since the founding of the NHL, and have also won 11 O'Brien Cup titles, 24 division championships, and eight conference championships. Overall they have the most games played, most wins, most ties, most points, most years in the playoffs, most division championships, and most Stanley Cup championships of any team in the NHL. [4]
Color/symbol | Explanation |
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† | Stanley Cup champions |
‡ | Conference champions |
§ | O'Brien Cup champions |
↑ | Division champions |
# | Led league in points |
Term or abbreviation | Definition |
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Finish | Final position in division or league standings |
GP | Number of games played |
W | Number of wins |
L | Number of losses |
T | Number of ties |
OT | Number of losses in overtime (since the 1999–2000 season) |
Pts | Number of points |
GF | Goals for (goals scored by the Canadiens) |
GA | Goals against (goals scored by the Canadiens' opponents) |
— | Does not apply |
TG | Two-game total goals series |
From 1909–10 until 1916–17 the Canadiens played 8 seasons in the National Hockey Association (NHA). They qualified for the postseason three times and won two NHA championships as well as their first Stanley Cup title.
NHA season | Canadiens season | Regular season [5] [6] | Postseason [7] | |||||||||||||
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Finish | GP | W | L | T | PTS | GF | GA | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Result | ||
1910 | 1909–10 | 7th | 12 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 59 | 100 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
1910–11 | 1910–11 | 2nd | 16 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 66 | 62 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
1911–12 | 1911–12 | 4th | 18 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 59 | 66 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
1912–13 | 1912–13 | 5th | 20 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 83 | 81 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
1913–14 | 1913–14 | 2nd [a] | 20 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 26# | 85 | 65 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | Lost in NHA Finals, 2–6 ( TG) ( Blueshirts) |
1914–15 | 1914–15 | 6th | 20 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 65 | 81 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
1915–16 | 1915–16 | 1st§ [b] | 24 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 33# | 104 | 76 | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | 15 | 13 | Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 3–2 ( Rosebuds)† |
1916–17 [c] | 1916–17 | 1st§ | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 58 | 38 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 29 | Won in
NHA Finals, 7–6 (TG) (Senators) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 1–3 (Metropolitans) |
3rd§ | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 31 | 42 | |||||||||
Totals, 1910–1917 | 150 | 72 | 77 | 1 | 145 | 610 | 611 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 35 | 48 |
Season | Canadiens season | Conference | Division | Regular season [9] | Postseason [10] | ||||||||||||||
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Finish | GP | W | L | T [11] | OT [12] | Pts | GF | GA | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Result | ||||
1917–18 [d] | 1917–18 | — | — [e] | 1st | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 | — | 20# | 81 | 47 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 10 | Lost in NHL Finals, 7–10 ( TG) ( Arenas) [13] |
3rd | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | — | 6 | 34 | 37 | |||||||||||
1918–19 | 1918–19 | — | — | 1st§ [f] | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | — | 14# | 57 | 50 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 36 | 37 | Won in
NHL Finals, 4–1 (
Senators)
[14] Series suspended Stanley Cup Finals, 2–2–1 ( Metropolitans) [g] [7] |
2nd§ | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | — | 6 | 31 | 28 | |||||||||||
1919–20 | 1919–20 | — | — | 2nd | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | — | 16 | 62 | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
3rd | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | — | 10 | 67 | 62 | |||||||||||
1920–21 | 1920–21 | — | — | 3rd | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | — | 8 | 37 | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2nd | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | — | 18 | 75 | 48 | |||||||||||
1921–22 | 1921–22 | — | — | 3rd | 24 | 12 | 11 | 1 | — | 25 | 88 | 94 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
1922–23 | 1922–23 | — | — | 2nd | 24 | 13 | 9 | 2 | — | 28 | 73 | 61 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | Lost in NHL Finals, 2–3 (TG) (Senators) [15] |
1923–24 | 1923–24 | — | — | 2nd§ | 24 | 13 | 11 | 0 | — | 26 | 59 | 48 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 6 | Won in
NHL Finals, 5–2 (TG) (Senators)
[16] Won in Stanley Cup semifinals, 2–0 ( Van. Maroons) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 2–0 ( Tigers) [17]† |
1924–25 | 1924–25 | — | — | 3rd§ | 30 | 17 | 11 | 2 | — | 36 | 93 | 56 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 18 | Won in
NHL semifinals, 5–2 (TG) (
St. Patricks) Winner of NHL Semifinals declared league champion after Hamilton Tigers suspended due to financial dispute [h] [18] Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 1–3 ( Cougars) [17] |
1925–26 | 1925–26 | — | — | 7th | 36 | 11 | 24 | 1 | — | 23 | 79 | 108 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
1926–27 | 1926–27 | — | Canadian [i] | 2nd | 44 | 28 | 14 | 2 | — | 58 | 99 | 67 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | Won in
quarterfinals, 2–1 (TG) (
Mtl. Maroons) Lost in semifinals, 1–5 (TG) (Senators) [19] |
1927–28 | 1927–28 | — | Canadian↑ | 1st§ [j] | 44 | 26 | 11 | 7 | — | 59# | 116 | 48 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Lost in semifinals, 2–3 (TG) (Mtl. Maroons) [20] |
1928–29 | 1928–29 | — | Canadian↑ | 1st§ | 44 | 22 | 7 | 15 | — | 59# | 71 | 43 | 3 | 0 | 3 | — | 2 | 5 | Lost in semifinals, 0–3 ( Bruins) [21] |
1929–30 | 1929–30 | — | Canadian | 2nd | 44 | 21 | 14 | 9 | — | 51 | 142 | 114 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 6 | Won in
quarterfinals, 3–2 (TG) (
Black Hawks) Won in semifinals, 2–0 ( Rangers) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 2–0 (Bruins) [22]† |
1930–31 | 1930–31 | — | Canadian↑ | 1st§ | 44 | 26 | 10 | 8 | — | 60 | 129 | 89 | 10 | 6 | 4 | — | 24 | 21 | Won in
semifinals, 3–2 (Bruins) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 3–2 (Black Hawks) [23]† |
1931–32 | 1931–32 | — | Canadian↑ | 1st§ | 48 | 25 | 16 | 7 | — | 57# | 128 | 111 | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | 9 | 13 | Lost in semifinals, 1–3 (Rangers) [24] |
1932–33 | 1932–33 | — | Canadian | 3rd | 48 | 18 | 25 | 5 | — | 41 | 92 | 115 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | Lost in quarterfinals, 5–8 (TG) (Rangers) [25] |
1933–34 | 1933–34 | — | Canadian | 2nd | 48 | 22 | 20 | 6 | — | 50 | 99 | 101 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | Lost in quarterfinals, 3–4 (TG) (Black Hawks) [26] |
1934–35 | 1934–35 | — | Canadian | 3rd | 48 | 19 | 23 | 6 | — | 44 | 110 | 145 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | Lost in quarterfinals, 5–6 (TG) (Rangers) [27] |
1935–36 | 1935–36 | — | Canadian | 4th | 48 | 11 | 26 | 11 | — | 33 | 82 | 123 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
1936–37 | 1936–37 | — | Canadian↑ | 1st§ | 48 | 24 | 18 | 6 | — | 54 | 115 | 111 | 5 | 2 | 3 | — | 8 | 13 | Lost in semifinals, 2–3 ( Red Wings) [28] |
1937–38 | 1937–38 | — | Canadian | 3rd | 48 | 18 | 17 | 13 | — | 49 | 123 | 128 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 8 | 11 | Lost in quarterfinals, 1–2 (Black Hawks) [29] |
1938–39 | 1938–39 | — | — [k] | 6th | 48 | 15 | 24 | 9 | — | 39 | 115 | 146 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 5 | 8 | Lost in quarterfinals, 1–2 (Red Wings) [30] |
1939–40 | 1939–40 | — | — | 7th | 48 | 10 | 33 | 5 | — | 25 | 90 | 167 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
1940–41 | 1940–41 | — | — | 6th | 48 | 16 | 26 | 6 | — | 38 | 121 | 147 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 7 | 8 | Lost in quarterfinals, 1–2 (Black Hawks) [31] |
1941–42 | 1941–42 | — | — | 6th | 48 | 18 | 27 | 3 | — | 39 | 134 | 173 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 8 | 8 | Lost in quarterfinals, 1–2 (Red Wings) [32] |
1942–43 | 1942–43 | — | — | 4th | 50 | 19 | 19 | 12 | — | 50 | 181 | 191 | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | 17 | 18 | Lost in semifinals, 1–4 (Bruins) [33] |
1943–44 | 1943–44 | — | — | 1st | 50 | 38 | 5 | 7 | — | 83# | 234 | 109 | 9 | 8 | 1 | — | 39 | 14 | Won in
semifinals, 4–1 (
Maple Leafs) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–0 (Black Hawks) [34]† |
1944–45 | 1944–45 | — | — | 1st | 50 | 38 | 8 | 4 | — | 80# | 228 | 121 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 21 | 15 | Lost in semifinals, 2–4 (Maple Leafs) [35] |
1945–46 | 1945–46 | — | — | 1st | 50 | 28 | 17 | 5 | — | 61# | 172 | 134 | 9 | 8 | 1 | — | 45 | 20 | Won in
semifinals, 4–0 (Black Hawks) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–1 (Bruins) [36]† |
1946–47 | 1946–47 | — | — | 1st§ [l] | 60 | 34 | 16 | 10 | — | 78# | 189 | 138 | 11 | 6 | 5 | — | 29 | 23 | Won in
semifinals, 4–1 (Bruins) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 2–4 (Maple Leafs) [37] |
1947–48 | 1947–48 | — | — | 5th | 60 | 20 | 29 | 11 | — | 51 | 147 | 169 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
1948–49 | 1948–49 | — | — | 3rd | 60 | 28 | 23 | 9 | — | 65 | 152 | 126 | 7 | 3 | 4 | — | 14 | 17 | Lost in semifinals, 3–4 (Red Wings) [38] |
1949–50 | 1949–50 | — | — | 2nd | 70 | 29 | 22 | 19 | — | 77 | 172 | 150 | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | 7 | 15 | Lost in semifinals, 1–4 (Rangers) [39] |
1950–51 | 1950–51 | — | — | 3rd | 70 | 25 | 30 | 15 | — | 65 | 173 | 184 | 11 | 5 | 6 | — | 23 | 25 | Won in
semifinals, 4–2 (Red Wings) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 1–4 (Maple Leafs) [40] |
1951–52 | 1951–52 | — | — | 2nd | 70 | 34 | 26 | 10 | — | 78 | 195 | 164 | 11 | 4 | 7 | — | 20 | 23 | Won in
semifinals, 4–3 (Bruins) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 0–4 (Red Wings) [41] |
1952–53 | 1952–53 | — | — | 2nd | 70 | 28 | 23 | 19 | — | 75 | 155 | 148 | 12 | 8 | 4 | — | 34 | 23 | Won in
semifinals, 4–3 (Black Hawks) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–1 (Bruins) [42]† |
1953–54 | 1953–54 | — | — | 2nd | 70 | 35 | 24 | 11 | — | 81 | 195 | 141 | 11 | 7 | 4 | — | 28 | 18 | Won in
semifinals, 4–0 (Bruins) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 3–4 (Red Wings) [43] |
1954–55 | 1954–55 | — | — | 2nd | 70 | 41 | 18 | 11 | — | 93 | 228 | 157 | 12 | 7 | 5 | — | 36 | 36 | Won in
semifinals, 4–1 (Bruins) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 3–4 (Red Wings) [44] |
1955–56 | 1955–56 | — | — | 1st | 70 | 45 | 15 | 10 | — | 100# | 222 | 131 | 10 | 8 | 2 | — | 42 | 18 | Won in
semifinals, 4–1 (Rangers) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–1 (Red Wings) [45]† |
1956–57 | 1956–57 | — | — | 2nd | 70 | 35 | 23 | 12 | — | 82 | 210 | 155 | 10 | 8 | 2 | — | 37 | 18 | Won in
semifinals, 4–1 (Rangers) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–1 (Bruins) [46]† |
1957–58 | 1957–58 | — | — | 1st | 70 | 43 | 17 | 10 | — | 96# | 250 | 158 | 10 | 8 | 2 | — | 35 | 20 | Won in
semifinals, 4–0 (Red Wings) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–2 (Bruins) [47]† |
1958–59 | 1958–59 | — | — | 1st | 70 | 39 | 18 | 13 | — | 91# | 258 | 158 | 11 | 8 | 3 | — | 39 | 28 | Won in
semifinals, 4–2 (Black Hawks) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–1 (Maple Leafs) [48]† |
1959–60 | 1959–60 | — | — | 1st | 70 | 40 | 18 | 12 | — | 92# | 255 | 178 | 8 | 8 | 0 | — | 29 | 11 | Won in
semifinals, 4–0 (Black Hawks) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–0 (Maple Leafs) [49]† |
1960–61 | 1960–61 | — | — | 1st | 70 | 41 | 19 | 10 | — | 92# | 254 | 188 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 15 | 16 | Lost in semifinals, 2–4 (Black Hawks) [50] |
1961–62 | 1961–62 | — | — | 1st | 70 | 42 | 14 | 14 | — | 98# | 259 | 166 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 13 | 19 | Lost in semifinals, 2–4 (Black Hawks) [51] |
1962–63 | 1962–63 | — | — | 3rd | 70 | 28 | 19 | 23 | — | 79 | 225 | 183 | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | 6 | 14 | Lost in semifinals, 1–4 (Maple Leafs) [52] |
1963–64 | 1963–64 | — | — | 1st | 70 | 36 | 21 | 13 | — | 85# | 209 | 167 | 7 | 3 | 4 | — | 14 | 17 | Lost in semifinals, 3–4 (Maple Leafs) [53] |
1964–65 | 1964–65 | — | — | 2nd | 70 | 36 | 23 | 11 | — | 83 | 211 | 185 | 13 | 8 | 5 | — | 35 | 26 | Won in
semifinals, 4–2 (Maple Leafs) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–3 (Black Hawks) [54]† |
1965–66 | 1965–66 | — | — | 1st | 70 | 41 | 21 | 8 | — | 90# | 239 | 173 | 10 | 8 | 2 | — | 33 | 20 | Won in
semifinals, 4–0 (Maple Leafs) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–2 (Red Wings) [55]† |
1966–67 | 1966–67 | — | — | 2nd | 70 | 32 | 25 | 13 | — | 77 | 202 | 188 | 10 | 6 | 4 | — | 30 | 25 | Won in
semifinals, 4–0 (Rangers) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 2–4 (Maple Leafs) [56] |
1967–68 | 1967–68 | — | East↑ [m] | 1st | 74 | 42 | 22 | 10 | — | 94# | 236 | 167 | 13 | 12 | 1 | — | 48 | 25 | Won in
quarterfinals, 4–0 (Bruins) Won in semifinals, 4–1 (Black Hawks) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–0 ( Blues) [57]† |
1968–69 | 1968–69 | — | East↑ | 1st | 76 | 46 | 19 | 11 | — | 103# | 271 | 202 | 14 | 12 | 2 | — | 43 | 26 | Won in
quarterfinals, 4–0 (Rangers) Won in semifinals, 4–2 (Bruins) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–0 (Blues) [58]† |
1969–70 | 1969–70 | — | East | 5th | 76 | 38 | 22 | 16 | — | 92 | 244 | 201 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
1970–71 | 1970–71 | — | East | 3rd | 78 | 42 | 23 | 13 | — | 97 | 291 | 216 | 20 | 12 | 8 | — | 75 | 63 | Won in
quarterfinals, 4–3 (Bruins) Won in semifinals, 4–2 ( North Stars) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–3 (Black Hawks) [59]† |
1971–72 | 1971–72 | — | East | 3rd | 78 | 46 | 16 | 16 | — | 108 | 307 | 205 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 14 | 19 | Lost in quarterfinals, 2–4 (Rangers) [60] |
1972–73 | 1972–73 | — | East↑ | 1st | 78 | 52 | 10 | 16 | — | 120# | 329 | 184 | 17 | 12 | 5 | — | 73 | 52 | Won in
quarterfinals, 4–2 (
Sabres) Won in semifinals, 4–1 ( Flyers) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–2 (Black Hawks) [61]† |
1973–74 | 1973–74 | — | East | 2nd | 78 | 45 | 24 | 9 | — | 99 | 293 | 240 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 17 | 21 | Lost in quarterfinals, 2–4 (Rangers) [62] |
1974–75 | 1974–75 | Wales [n] | Norris↑ | 1st | 80 | 47 | 14 | 19 | — | 113# | 374 | 225 | 11 | 6 | 5 | — | 49 | 30 | Won in
quarterfinals, 4–1 (
Canucks) Lost in semifinals, 2–4 (Sabres) [63] |
1975–76 | 1975–76 | Wales‡ [o] | Norris↑ | 1st | 80 | 58 | 11 | 11 | — | 127# | 337 | 174 | 13 | 12 | 1 | — | 44 | 26 | Won in
quarterfinals, 4–0 (Black Hawks) Won in semifinals, 4–1 ( Islanders) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–0 (Flyers) [64]† |
1976–77 | 1976–77 | Wales‡ | Norris↑ | 1st | 80 | 60 | 8 | 12 | — | 132# | 387 | 171 | 14 | 12 | 2 | — | 54 | 23 | Won in
quarterfinals, 4–0 (Blues) Won in semifinals, 4–2 (Islanders) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–0 (Bruins) [65]† |
1977–78 | 1977–78 | Wales‡ | Norris↑ | 1st | 80 | 59 | 10 | 11 | — | 129# | 359 | 183 | 15 | 12 | 3 | — | 58 | 29 | Won in
quarterfinals, 4–1 (Red Wings) Won in semifinals, 4–0 (Maple Leafs) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–2 (Bruins) [66]† |
1978–79 | 1978–79 | Wales‡ | Norris↑ | 1st | 80 | 52 | 17 | 11 | — | 115 | 337 | 204 | 16 | 12 | 4 | — | 63 | 41 | Won in
quarterfinals, 4–0 (Maple Leafs) Won in semifinals, 4–3 (Bruins) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–1 (Rangers) [67]† |
1979–80 | 1979–80 | Wales | Norris↑ | 1st | 80 | 47 | 20 | 13 | — | 107 | 328 | 240 | 10 | 6 | 4 | — | 39 | 26 | Won in
preliminary round, 3–0 (
Whalers) Lost in quarterfinals, 3–4 (North Stars) [68] |
1980–81 | 1980–81 | Wales‡ | Norris↑ | 1st | 80 | 45 | 22 | 13 | — | 103 | 332 | 232 | 3 | 0 | 3 | — | 6 | 15 | Lost in preliminary round, 0–3 ( Oilers) [69] |
1981–82 | 1981–82 | Wales | Adams↑ [p] | 1st | 80 | 46 | 17 | 17 | — | 109 | 360 | 223 | 5 | 2 | 3 | — | 16 | 11 | Lost in division semifinals, 2–3 ( Nordiques) [70] |
1982–83 | 1982–83 | Wales | Adams | 2nd | 80 | 42 | 24 | 14 | — | 98 | 350 | 286 | 3 | 0 | 3 | — | 2 | 8 | Lost in division semifinals, 0–3 (Sabres) [71] |
1983–84 | 1983–84 | Wales | Adams | 4th | 80 | 35 | 40 | 5 | — | 75 | 286 | 295 | 15 | 9 | 6 | — | 42 | 32 | Won in
division semifinals, 3–0 (Bruins) Won in division finals, 4–2 (Nordiques) Lost in conference finals, 2–4 (Islanders) [72] |
1984–85 | 1984–85 | Wales | Adams↑ | 1st | 80 | 41 | 27 | 12 | — | 94 | 309 | 262 | 12 | 6 | 6 | — | 43 | 41 | Won in
division semifinals, 3–2 (Bruins) Lost division finals, 3–4 (Nordiques) [73] |
1985–86 | 1985–86 | Wales‡ [q] | Adams | 2nd | 80 | 40 | 33 | 7 | — | 87 | 330 | 280 | 20 | 15 | 5 | — | 56 | 41 | Won in
division semifinals, 3–0 (Bruins) Won in division finals, 4–3 (Whalers) Won in conference finals, 4–1 (Rangers) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–1 ( Flames) [74]† |
1986–87 | 1986–87 | Wales | Adams | 2nd | 80 | 41 | 29 | 10 | — | 92 | 277 | 241 | 17 | 10 | 7 | — | 67 | 54 | Won in
division semifinals, 4–0 (Bruins) Won in division finals, 4–3 (Nordiques) Lost in conference finals, 2–4 (Flyers) [75] |
1987–88 | 1987–88 | Wales | Adams↑ | 1st | 80 | 45 | 22 | 13 | — | 103 | 298 | 238 | 11 | 5 | 6 | — | 33 | 35 | Won in
division semifinals, 4–2 (Whalers) Lost in division finals, 1–4 (Bruins) [76] |
1988–89 | 1988–89 | Wales‡ | Adams↑ | 1st | 80 | 53 | 18 | 9 | — | 115 | 315 | 218 | 21 | 14 | 7 | — | 67 | 51 | Won in
division semifinals, 4–0 (Whalers) Won in division finals, 4–1 (Bruins) Won in conference finals, 4–2 (Flyers) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 2–4 (Flames) [77] |
1989–90 | 1989–90 | Wales | Adams | 3rd | 80 | 41 | 28 | 11 | — | 93 | 288 | 234 | 11 | 5 | 6 | — | 29 | 29 | Won in
division semifinals, 4–2 (Sabres) Lost in division finals, 1–4 (Bruins) [78] |
1990–91 | 1990–91 | Wales | Adams | 2nd | 80 | 39 | 30 | 11 | — | 89 | 273 | 249 | 13 | 7 | 6 | — | 47 | 42 | Won in
division semifinals, 4–2 (Sabres) Lost in division finals, 3–4 (Bruins) [79] |
1991–92 | 1991–92 | Wales | Adams↑ | 1st | 80 | 41 | 28 | 11 | — | 93 | 267 | 207 | 11 | 4 | 7 | — | 29 | 32 | Won in
division semifinals, 4–3 (Whalers) Lost division finals, 0–4 (Bruins) [80] |
1992–93 | 1992–93 | Wales‡ | Adams | 3rd | 84 | 48 | 30 | 6 | — | 102 | 326 | 280 | 20 | 16 | 4 | — | 66 | 51 | Won in
division semifinals, 4–2 (Nordiques) Won in division finals, 4–0 (Sabres) Won in conference finals, 4–1 (Islanders) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–1 ( Kings) [81]† |
1993–94 | 1993–94 | Eastern [r] | Northeast | 3rd | 84 | 41 | 29 | 14 | — | 96 | 283 | 248 | 7 | 3 | 4 | — | 20 | 22 | Lost in conference quarterfinals, 3–4 (Bruins) [82] |
1994–95 [s] | 1994–95 | Eastern | Northeast | 6th | 48 | 18 | 23 | 7 | — | 43 | 125 | 148 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
1995–96 | 1995–96 | Eastern | Northeast | 3rd | 82 | 40 | 32 | 10 | — | 90 | 265 | 248 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 17 | 19 | Lost in conference quarterfinals, 2–4 (Rangers) [83] |
1996–97 | 1996–97 | Eastern | Northeast | 4th | 82 | 31 | 36 | 15 | — | 77 | 249 | 276 | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | 11 | 22 | Lost in conference quarterfinals, 1–4 ( Devils) [84] |
1997–98 | 1997–98 | Eastern | Northeast | 4th | 82 | 37 | 32 | 13 | — | 87 | 235 | 208 | 10 | 4 | 6 | — | 28 | 32 | Won in
conference quarterfinals, 4–2 (
Penguins) Lost in conference semifinals, 0–4 (Sabres) [85] |
1998–99 | 1998–99 | Eastern | Northeast | 5th | 82 | 32 | 39 | 11 | — | 75 | 184 | 209 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
1999–2000 | 1999–2000 | Eastern | Northeast | 4th | 82 | 35 | 34 | 9 | 4 [t] | 83 | 196 | 194 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2000–01 | 2000–01 | Eastern | Northeast | 5th | 82 | 28 | 40 | 8 | 6 | 70 | 206 | 232 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2001–02 | 2001–02 | Eastern | Northeast | 4th | 82 | 36 | 31 | 12 | 3 | 87 | 207 | 209 | 12 | 6 | 6 | — | 32 | 39 | Won in
conference quarterfinals, 4–2 (Bruins) Lost in conference semifinals, 2–4 ( Hurricanes) [86] |
2002–03 | 2002–03 | Eastern | Northeast | 4th | 82 | 30 | 35 | 8 | 9 | 77 | 206 | 234 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2003–04 | 2003–04 | Eastern | Northeast | 4th | 82 | 41 | 30 | 7 | 4 | 93 | 208 | 192 | 11 | 4 | 7 | — | 24 | 28 | Won in
conference quarterfinals, 4–3 (Bruins) Lost in conference semifinals, 0–4 ( Lightning) [87] |
2004–05 [u] | 2004–05 | Season cancelled due to 2004–05 NHL lockout | |||||||||||||||||
2005–06 | 2005–06 | Eastern | Northeast | 3rd | 82 | 42 | 31 | — [v] | 9 | 93 | 243 | 247 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 17 | 15 | Lost in conference quarterfinals, 2–4 (Hurricanes) [88] |
2006–07 | 2006–07 | Eastern | Northeast | 4th | 82 | 42 | 34 | — | 6 | 90 | 245 | 256 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2007–08 | 2007–08 | Eastern | Northeast↑ | 1st | 82 | 47 | 25 | — | 10 | 104 | 262 | 222 | 12 | 5 | 7 | — | 33 | 35 | Won in
conference quarterfinals, 4–3 (Bruins) Lost in conference semifinals, 1–4 (Flyers) [89] |
2008–09 | 2008–09 | Eastern | Northeast | 2nd | 82 | 41 | 30 | — | 11 | 93 | 249 | 247 | 4 | 0 | 4 | — | 6 | 17 | Lost in conference quarterfinals, 0–4 (Bruins) [90] |
2009–10 | 2009–10 | Eastern | Northeast | 4th | 82 | 39 | 33 | — | 10 | 88 | 217 | 223 | 19 | 9 | 10 | — | 46 | 57 | Won in
conference quarterfinals, 4–3 (
Capitals) Won in conference semifinals, 4–3 (Penguins) Lost in conference finals, 1–4 (Flyers) [91] |
2010–11 | 2010–11 | Eastern | Northeast | 2nd | 82 | 44 | 30 | — | 8 | 96 | 216 | 209 | 7 | 3 | 4 | — | 17 | 17 | Lost in conference quarterfinals, 3–4 (Bruins) [92] |
2011–12 | 2011–12 | Eastern | Northeast | 5th | 82 | 31 | 35 | — | 16 | 78 | 212 | 226 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2012–13 [w] | 2012–13 | Eastern | Northeast↑ | 1st | 48 | 29 | 14 | — | 5 | 63 | 149 | 126 | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | 9 | 20 | Lost in conference quarterfinals, 1–4 ( Senators) [93] |
2013–14 | 2013–14 | Eastern | Atlantic [x] | 3rd | 82 | 46 | 28 | — | 8 | 100 | 215 | 204 | 17 | 10 | 7 | — | 51 | 46 | Won in
first round, 4–0 (Lightning) Won in second round, 4–3 (Bruins) Lost in conference finals, 2–4 (Rangers) [94] |
2014–15 | 2014–15 | Eastern | Atlantic↑ | 1st | 82 | 50 | 22 | — | 10 | 110 | 221 | 189 | 12 | 6 | 6 | — | 25 | 29 | Won in
first round, 4–2 (Senators) Lost in second round, 2–4 (Lightning) [95] |
2015–16 | 2015–16 | Eastern | Atlantic | 6th | 82 | 38 | 38 | — | 6 | 82 | 221 | 236 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2016–17 | 2016–17 | Eastern | Atlantic↑ | 1st | 82 | 47 | 26 | — | 9 | 103 | 226 | 200 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 11 | 14 | Lost in first round, 2–4 (Rangers) |
2017–18 | 2017–18 | Eastern | Atlantic | 6th | 82 | 29 | 40 | — | 13 | 71 | 209 | 264 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2018–19 | 2018–19 | Eastern | Atlantic | 4th | 82 | 44 | 30 | — | 8 | 96 | 249 | 236 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2019–20 [y] | 2019–20 | Eastern | Atlantic | 5th | 71 | 31 | 31 | — | 9 | 71 | 212 | 221 | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 23 | 19 | Won in
qualifying round, 3–1 (Penguins) Lost in first round, 2–4 (Flyers) |
2020–21 [z] | 2020–21 | — | North | 4th | 56 | 24 | 21 | — | 11 | 59 | 159 | 168 | 22 | 13 | 9 | — | 51 | 54 | Won in
first round, 4–3 (Maple Leafs) Won in second round, 4–0 ( Jets) Won in Conference Finals, 4–2 ( Golden Knights) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 1–4 (Lightning) |
2021–22 | 2021–22 | Eastern | Atlantic | 8th | 82 | 22 | 49 | — | 11 | 55 | 221 | 319 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2022–23 | 2022–23 | Eastern | Atlantic | 8th | 82 | 31 | 45 | — | 6 | 68 | 232 | 307 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2023–24 | 2023–24 | Eastern | Atlantic | 8th | 82 | 30 | 36 | — | 16 | 76 | 236 | 289 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
Totals [96] | 7,033 | 3,556 | 2,432 | 837 | 208 | 8,157 | 22,480 | 19,175 | 781 | 447 | 326 | 8 | 2,322 | 1,981 | 85 playoff appearances |
Regular season | Postseason | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GP | W | L | T | OT | PTS | GF | GA | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | |
NHA totals | 150 | 72 | 77 | 1 | — | 145 | 610 | 611 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 35 | 48 |
NHL totals | 7033 | 3556 | 2432 | 837 | 208 | 8157 | 22480 | 19175 | 781 | 447 | 326 | 8 | 2322 | 1981 |
Grand totals | 7183 | 3628 | 2509 | 838 | 208 | 8302 | 23090 | 19786 | 794 | 453 | 333 | 8 | 2357 | 2029 |
All-time NHL playoff series record: 93–60–1 |
The Montreal Canadiens (French: Les Canadiens de Montréal) are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. They are members of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL) [1] and are one of the Original Six teams of the league. [2] The club is officially known as le Club de hockey Canadien. [3] Founded in 1909, they have played a total of 114 seasons, eight with the National Hockey Association (NHA) and 106 with the NHA's successor, the NHL. They are the only club to have played every season for both leagues and the only active NHL team to pre-date the founding of that league. They have won the Stanley Cup 24 times, once under the NHA and 23 times since the founding of the NHL, and have also won 11 O'Brien Cup titles, 24 division championships, and eight conference championships. Overall they have the most games played, most wins, most ties, most points, most years in the playoffs, most division championships, and most Stanley Cup championships of any team in the NHL. [4]
Color/symbol | Explanation |
---|---|
† | Stanley Cup champions |
‡ | Conference champions |
§ | O'Brien Cup champions |
↑ | Division champions |
# | Led league in points |
Term or abbreviation | Definition |
---|---|
Finish | Final position in division or league standings |
GP | Number of games played |
W | Number of wins |
L | Number of losses |
T | Number of ties |
OT | Number of losses in overtime (since the 1999–2000 season) |
Pts | Number of points |
GF | Goals for (goals scored by the Canadiens) |
GA | Goals against (goals scored by the Canadiens' opponents) |
— | Does not apply |
TG | Two-game total goals series |
From 1909–10 until 1916–17 the Canadiens played 8 seasons in the National Hockey Association (NHA). They qualified for the postseason three times and won two NHA championships as well as their first Stanley Cup title.
NHA season | Canadiens season | Regular season [5] [6] | Postseason [7] | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Finish | GP | W | L | T | PTS | GF | GA | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Result | ||
1910 | 1909–10 | 7th | 12 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 59 | 100 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
1910–11 | 1910–11 | 2nd | 16 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 66 | 62 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
1911–12 | 1911–12 | 4th | 18 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 59 | 66 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
1912–13 | 1912–13 | 5th | 20 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 83 | 81 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
1913–14 | 1913–14 | 2nd [a] | 20 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 26# | 85 | 65 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | Lost in NHA Finals, 2–6 ( TG) ( Blueshirts) |
1914–15 | 1914–15 | 6th | 20 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 65 | 81 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
1915–16 | 1915–16 | 1st§ [b] | 24 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 33# | 104 | 76 | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | 15 | 13 | Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 3–2 ( Rosebuds)† |
1916–17 [c] | 1916–17 | 1st§ | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 58 | 38 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 29 | Won in
NHA Finals, 7–6 (TG) (Senators) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 1–3 (Metropolitans) |
3rd§ | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 31 | 42 | |||||||||
Totals, 1910–1917 | 150 | 72 | 77 | 1 | 145 | 610 | 611 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 35 | 48 |
Season | Canadiens season | Conference | Division | Regular season [9] | Postseason [10] | ||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Finish | GP | W | L | T [11] | OT [12] | Pts | GF | GA | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Result | ||||
1917–18 [d] | 1917–18 | — | — [e] | 1st | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 | — | 20# | 81 | 47 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 10 | Lost in NHL Finals, 7–10 ( TG) ( Arenas) [13] |
3rd | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | — | 6 | 34 | 37 | |||||||||||
1918–19 | 1918–19 | — | — | 1st§ [f] | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | — | 14# | 57 | 50 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 36 | 37 | Won in
NHL Finals, 4–1 (
Senators)
[14] Series suspended Stanley Cup Finals, 2–2–1 ( Metropolitans) [g] [7] |
2nd§ | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | — | 6 | 31 | 28 | |||||||||||
1919–20 | 1919–20 | — | — | 2nd | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | — | 16 | 62 | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
3rd | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | — | 10 | 67 | 62 | |||||||||||
1920–21 | 1920–21 | — | — | 3rd | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | — | 8 | 37 | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2nd | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | — | 18 | 75 | 48 | |||||||||||
1921–22 | 1921–22 | — | — | 3rd | 24 | 12 | 11 | 1 | — | 25 | 88 | 94 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
1922–23 | 1922–23 | — | — | 2nd | 24 | 13 | 9 | 2 | — | 28 | 73 | 61 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | Lost in NHL Finals, 2–3 (TG) (Senators) [15] |
1923–24 | 1923–24 | — | — | 2nd§ | 24 | 13 | 11 | 0 | — | 26 | 59 | 48 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 6 | Won in
NHL Finals, 5–2 (TG) (Senators)
[16] Won in Stanley Cup semifinals, 2–0 ( Van. Maroons) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 2–0 ( Tigers) [17]† |
1924–25 | 1924–25 | — | — | 3rd§ | 30 | 17 | 11 | 2 | — | 36 | 93 | 56 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 18 | Won in
NHL semifinals, 5–2 (TG) (
St. Patricks) Winner of NHL Semifinals declared league champion after Hamilton Tigers suspended due to financial dispute [h] [18] Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 1–3 ( Cougars) [17] |
1925–26 | 1925–26 | — | — | 7th | 36 | 11 | 24 | 1 | — | 23 | 79 | 108 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
1926–27 | 1926–27 | — | Canadian [i] | 2nd | 44 | 28 | 14 | 2 | — | 58 | 99 | 67 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | Won in
quarterfinals, 2–1 (TG) (
Mtl. Maroons) Lost in semifinals, 1–5 (TG) (Senators) [19] |
1927–28 | 1927–28 | — | Canadian↑ | 1st§ [j] | 44 | 26 | 11 | 7 | — | 59# | 116 | 48 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Lost in semifinals, 2–3 (TG) (Mtl. Maroons) [20] |
1928–29 | 1928–29 | — | Canadian↑ | 1st§ | 44 | 22 | 7 | 15 | — | 59# | 71 | 43 | 3 | 0 | 3 | — | 2 | 5 | Lost in semifinals, 0–3 ( Bruins) [21] |
1929–30 | 1929–30 | — | Canadian | 2nd | 44 | 21 | 14 | 9 | — | 51 | 142 | 114 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 6 | Won in
quarterfinals, 3–2 (TG) (
Black Hawks) Won in semifinals, 2–0 ( Rangers) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 2–0 (Bruins) [22]† |
1930–31 | 1930–31 | — | Canadian↑ | 1st§ | 44 | 26 | 10 | 8 | — | 60 | 129 | 89 | 10 | 6 | 4 | — | 24 | 21 | Won in
semifinals, 3–2 (Bruins) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 3–2 (Black Hawks) [23]† |
1931–32 | 1931–32 | — | Canadian↑ | 1st§ | 48 | 25 | 16 | 7 | — | 57# | 128 | 111 | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | 9 | 13 | Lost in semifinals, 1–3 (Rangers) [24] |
1932–33 | 1932–33 | — | Canadian | 3rd | 48 | 18 | 25 | 5 | — | 41 | 92 | 115 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | Lost in quarterfinals, 5–8 (TG) (Rangers) [25] |
1933–34 | 1933–34 | — | Canadian | 2nd | 48 | 22 | 20 | 6 | — | 50 | 99 | 101 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | Lost in quarterfinals, 3–4 (TG) (Black Hawks) [26] |
1934–35 | 1934–35 | — | Canadian | 3rd | 48 | 19 | 23 | 6 | — | 44 | 110 | 145 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | Lost in quarterfinals, 5–6 (TG) (Rangers) [27] |
1935–36 | 1935–36 | — | Canadian | 4th | 48 | 11 | 26 | 11 | — | 33 | 82 | 123 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
1936–37 | 1936–37 | — | Canadian↑ | 1st§ | 48 | 24 | 18 | 6 | — | 54 | 115 | 111 | 5 | 2 | 3 | — | 8 | 13 | Lost in semifinals, 2–3 ( Red Wings) [28] |
1937–38 | 1937–38 | — | Canadian | 3rd | 48 | 18 | 17 | 13 | — | 49 | 123 | 128 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 8 | 11 | Lost in quarterfinals, 1–2 (Black Hawks) [29] |
1938–39 | 1938–39 | — | — [k] | 6th | 48 | 15 | 24 | 9 | — | 39 | 115 | 146 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 5 | 8 | Lost in quarterfinals, 1–2 (Red Wings) [30] |
1939–40 | 1939–40 | — | — | 7th | 48 | 10 | 33 | 5 | — | 25 | 90 | 167 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
1940–41 | 1940–41 | — | — | 6th | 48 | 16 | 26 | 6 | — | 38 | 121 | 147 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 7 | 8 | Lost in quarterfinals, 1–2 (Black Hawks) [31] |
1941–42 | 1941–42 | — | — | 6th | 48 | 18 | 27 | 3 | — | 39 | 134 | 173 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 8 | 8 | Lost in quarterfinals, 1–2 (Red Wings) [32] |
1942–43 | 1942–43 | — | — | 4th | 50 | 19 | 19 | 12 | — | 50 | 181 | 191 | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | 17 | 18 | Lost in semifinals, 1–4 (Bruins) [33] |
1943–44 | 1943–44 | — | — | 1st | 50 | 38 | 5 | 7 | — | 83# | 234 | 109 | 9 | 8 | 1 | — | 39 | 14 | Won in
semifinals, 4–1 (
Maple Leafs) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–0 (Black Hawks) [34]† |
1944–45 | 1944–45 | — | — | 1st | 50 | 38 | 8 | 4 | — | 80# | 228 | 121 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 21 | 15 | Lost in semifinals, 2–4 (Maple Leafs) [35] |
1945–46 | 1945–46 | — | — | 1st | 50 | 28 | 17 | 5 | — | 61# | 172 | 134 | 9 | 8 | 1 | — | 45 | 20 | Won in
semifinals, 4–0 (Black Hawks) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–1 (Bruins) [36]† |
1946–47 | 1946–47 | — | — | 1st§ [l] | 60 | 34 | 16 | 10 | — | 78# | 189 | 138 | 11 | 6 | 5 | — | 29 | 23 | Won in
semifinals, 4–1 (Bruins) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 2–4 (Maple Leafs) [37] |
1947–48 | 1947–48 | — | — | 5th | 60 | 20 | 29 | 11 | — | 51 | 147 | 169 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
1948–49 | 1948–49 | — | — | 3rd | 60 | 28 | 23 | 9 | — | 65 | 152 | 126 | 7 | 3 | 4 | — | 14 | 17 | Lost in semifinals, 3–4 (Red Wings) [38] |
1949–50 | 1949–50 | — | — | 2nd | 70 | 29 | 22 | 19 | — | 77 | 172 | 150 | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | 7 | 15 | Lost in semifinals, 1–4 (Rangers) [39] |
1950–51 | 1950–51 | — | — | 3rd | 70 | 25 | 30 | 15 | — | 65 | 173 | 184 | 11 | 5 | 6 | — | 23 | 25 | Won in
semifinals, 4–2 (Red Wings) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 1–4 (Maple Leafs) [40] |
1951–52 | 1951–52 | — | — | 2nd | 70 | 34 | 26 | 10 | — | 78 | 195 | 164 | 11 | 4 | 7 | — | 20 | 23 | Won in
semifinals, 4–3 (Bruins) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 0–4 (Red Wings) [41] |
1952–53 | 1952–53 | — | — | 2nd | 70 | 28 | 23 | 19 | — | 75 | 155 | 148 | 12 | 8 | 4 | — | 34 | 23 | Won in
semifinals, 4–3 (Black Hawks) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–1 (Bruins) [42]† |
1953–54 | 1953–54 | — | — | 2nd | 70 | 35 | 24 | 11 | — | 81 | 195 | 141 | 11 | 7 | 4 | — | 28 | 18 | Won in
semifinals, 4–0 (Bruins) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 3–4 (Red Wings) [43] |
1954–55 | 1954–55 | — | — | 2nd | 70 | 41 | 18 | 11 | — | 93 | 228 | 157 | 12 | 7 | 5 | — | 36 | 36 | Won in
semifinals, 4–1 (Bruins) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 3–4 (Red Wings) [44] |
1955–56 | 1955–56 | — | — | 1st | 70 | 45 | 15 | 10 | — | 100# | 222 | 131 | 10 | 8 | 2 | — | 42 | 18 | Won in
semifinals, 4–1 (Rangers) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–1 (Red Wings) [45]† |
1956–57 | 1956–57 | — | — | 2nd | 70 | 35 | 23 | 12 | — | 82 | 210 | 155 | 10 | 8 | 2 | — | 37 | 18 | Won in
semifinals, 4–1 (Rangers) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–1 (Bruins) [46]† |
1957–58 | 1957–58 | — | — | 1st | 70 | 43 | 17 | 10 | — | 96# | 250 | 158 | 10 | 8 | 2 | — | 35 | 20 | Won in
semifinals, 4–0 (Red Wings) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–2 (Bruins) [47]† |
1958–59 | 1958–59 | — | — | 1st | 70 | 39 | 18 | 13 | — | 91# | 258 | 158 | 11 | 8 | 3 | — | 39 | 28 | Won in
semifinals, 4–2 (Black Hawks) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–1 (Maple Leafs) [48]† |
1959–60 | 1959–60 | — | — | 1st | 70 | 40 | 18 | 12 | — | 92# | 255 | 178 | 8 | 8 | 0 | — | 29 | 11 | Won in
semifinals, 4–0 (Black Hawks) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–0 (Maple Leafs) [49]† |
1960–61 | 1960–61 | — | — | 1st | 70 | 41 | 19 | 10 | — | 92# | 254 | 188 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 15 | 16 | Lost in semifinals, 2–4 (Black Hawks) [50] |
1961–62 | 1961–62 | — | — | 1st | 70 | 42 | 14 | 14 | — | 98# | 259 | 166 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 13 | 19 | Lost in semifinals, 2–4 (Black Hawks) [51] |
1962–63 | 1962–63 | — | — | 3rd | 70 | 28 | 19 | 23 | — | 79 | 225 | 183 | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | 6 | 14 | Lost in semifinals, 1–4 (Maple Leafs) [52] |
1963–64 | 1963–64 | — | — | 1st | 70 | 36 | 21 | 13 | — | 85# | 209 | 167 | 7 | 3 | 4 | — | 14 | 17 | Lost in semifinals, 3–4 (Maple Leafs) [53] |
1964–65 | 1964–65 | — | — | 2nd | 70 | 36 | 23 | 11 | — | 83 | 211 | 185 | 13 | 8 | 5 | — | 35 | 26 | Won in
semifinals, 4–2 (Maple Leafs) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–3 (Black Hawks) [54]† |
1965–66 | 1965–66 | — | — | 1st | 70 | 41 | 21 | 8 | — | 90# | 239 | 173 | 10 | 8 | 2 | — | 33 | 20 | Won in
semifinals, 4–0 (Maple Leafs) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–2 (Red Wings) [55]† |
1966–67 | 1966–67 | — | — | 2nd | 70 | 32 | 25 | 13 | — | 77 | 202 | 188 | 10 | 6 | 4 | — | 30 | 25 | Won in
semifinals, 4–0 (Rangers) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 2–4 (Maple Leafs) [56] |
1967–68 | 1967–68 | — | East↑ [m] | 1st | 74 | 42 | 22 | 10 | — | 94# | 236 | 167 | 13 | 12 | 1 | — | 48 | 25 | Won in
quarterfinals, 4–0 (Bruins) Won in semifinals, 4–1 (Black Hawks) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–0 ( Blues) [57]† |
1968–69 | 1968–69 | — | East↑ | 1st | 76 | 46 | 19 | 11 | — | 103# | 271 | 202 | 14 | 12 | 2 | — | 43 | 26 | Won in
quarterfinals, 4–0 (Rangers) Won in semifinals, 4–2 (Bruins) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–0 (Blues) [58]† |
1969–70 | 1969–70 | — | East | 5th | 76 | 38 | 22 | 16 | — | 92 | 244 | 201 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
1970–71 | 1970–71 | — | East | 3rd | 78 | 42 | 23 | 13 | — | 97 | 291 | 216 | 20 | 12 | 8 | — | 75 | 63 | Won in
quarterfinals, 4–3 (Bruins) Won in semifinals, 4–2 ( North Stars) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–3 (Black Hawks) [59]† |
1971–72 | 1971–72 | — | East | 3rd | 78 | 46 | 16 | 16 | — | 108 | 307 | 205 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 14 | 19 | Lost in quarterfinals, 2–4 (Rangers) [60] |
1972–73 | 1972–73 | — | East↑ | 1st | 78 | 52 | 10 | 16 | — | 120# | 329 | 184 | 17 | 12 | 5 | — | 73 | 52 | Won in
quarterfinals, 4–2 (
Sabres) Won in semifinals, 4–1 ( Flyers) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–2 (Black Hawks) [61]† |
1973–74 | 1973–74 | — | East | 2nd | 78 | 45 | 24 | 9 | — | 99 | 293 | 240 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 17 | 21 | Lost in quarterfinals, 2–4 (Rangers) [62] |
1974–75 | 1974–75 | Wales [n] | Norris↑ | 1st | 80 | 47 | 14 | 19 | — | 113# | 374 | 225 | 11 | 6 | 5 | — | 49 | 30 | Won in
quarterfinals, 4–1 (
Canucks) Lost in semifinals, 2–4 (Sabres) [63] |
1975–76 | 1975–76 | Wales‡ [o] | Norris↑ | 1st | 80 | 58 | 11 | 11 | — | 127# | 337 | 174 | 13 | 12 | 1 | — | 44 | 26 | Won in
quarterfinals, 4–0 (Black Hawks) Won in semifinals, 4–1 ( Islanders) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–0 (Flyers) [64]† |
1976–77 | 1976–77 | Wales‡ | Norris↑ | 1st | 80 | 60 | 8 | 12 | — | 132# | 387 | 171 | 14 | 12 | 2 | — | 54 | 23 | Won in
quarterfinals, 4–0 (Blues) Won in semifinals, 4–2 (Islanders) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–0 (Bruins) [65]† |
1977–78 | 1977–78 | Wales‡ | Norris↑ | 1st | 80 | 59 | 10 | 11 | — | 129# | 359 | 183 | 15 | 12 | 3 | — | 58 | 29 | Won in
quarterfinals, 4–1 (Red Wings) Won in semifinals, 4–0 (Maple Leafs) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–2 (Bruins) [66]† |
1978–79 | 1978–79 | Wales‡ | Norris↑ | 1st | 80 | 52 | 17 | 11 | — | 115 | 337 | 204 | 16 | 12 | 4 | — | 63 | 41 | Won in
quarterfinals, 4–0 (Maple Leafs) Won in semifinals, 4–3 (Bruins) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–1 (Rangers) [67]† |
1979–80 | 1979–80 | Wales | Norris↑ | 1st | 80 | 47 | 20 | 13 | — | 107 | 328 | 240 | 10 | 6 | 4 | — | 39 | 26 | Won in
preliminary round, 3–0 (
Whalers) Lost in quarterfinals, 3–4 (North Stars) [68] |
1980–81 | 1980–81 | Wales‡ | Norris↑ | 1st | 80 | 45 | 22 | 13 | — | 103 | 332 | 232 | 3 | 0 | 3 | — | 6 | 15 | Lost in preliminary round, 0–3 ( Oilers) [69] |
1981–82 | 1981–82 | Wales | Adams↑ [p] | 1st | 80 | 46 | 17 | 17 | — | 109 | 360 | 223 | 5 | 2 | 3 | — | 16 | 11 | Lost in division semifinals, 2–3 ( Nordiques) [70] |
1982–83 | 1982–83 | Wales | Adams | 2nd | 80 | 42 | 24 | 14 | — | 98 | 350 | 286 | 3 | 0 | 3 | — | 2 | 8 | Lost in division semifinals, 0–3 (Sabres) [71] |
1983–84 | 1983–84 | Wales | Adams | 4th | 80 | 35 | 40 | 5 | — | 75 | 286 | 295 | 15 | 9 | 6 | — | 42 | 32 | Won in
division semifinals, 3–0 (Bruins) Won in division finals, 4–2 (Nordiques) Lost in conference finals, 2–4 (Islanders) [72] |
1984–85 | 1984–85 | Wales | Adams↑ | 1st | 80 | 41 | 27 | 12 | — | 94 | 309 | 262 | 12 | 6 | 6 | — | 43 | 41 | Won in
division semifinals, 3–2 (Bruins) Lost division finals, 3–4 (Nordiques) [73] |
1985–86 | 1985–86 | Wales‡ [q] | Adams | 2nd | 80 | 40 | 33 | 7 | — | 87 | 330 | 280 | 20 | 15 | 5 | — | 56 | 41 | Won in
division semifinals, 3–0 (Bruins) Won in division finals, 4–3 (Whalers) Won in conference finals, 4–1 (Rangers) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–1 ( Flames) [74]† |
1986–87 | 1986–87 | Wales | Adams | 2nd | 80 | 41 | 29 | 10 | — | 92 | 277 | 241 | 17 | 10 | 7 | — | 67 | 54 | Won in
division semifinals, 4–0 (Bruins) Won in division finals, 4–3 (Nordiques) Lost in conference finals, 2–4 (Flyers) [75] |
1987–88 | 1987–88 | Wales | Adams↑ | 1st | 80 | 45 | 22 | 13 | — | 103 | 298 | 238 | 11 | 5 | 6 | — | 33 | 35 | Won in
division semifinals, 4–2 (Whalers) Lost in division finals, 1–4 (Bruins) [76] |
1988–89 | 1988–89 | Wales‡ | Adams↑ | 1st | 80 | 53 | 18 | 9 | — | 115 | 315 | 218 | 21 | 14 | 7 | — | 67 | 51 | Won in
division semifinals, 4–0 (Whalers) Won in division finals, 4–1 (Bruins) Won in conference finals, 4–2 (Flyers) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 2–4 (Flames) [77] |
1989–90 | 1989–90 | Wales | Adams | 3rd | 80 | 41 | 28 | 11 | — | 93 | 288 | 234 | 11 | 5 | 6 | — | 29 | 29 | Won in
division semifinals, 4–2 (Sabres) Lost in division finals, 1–4 (Bruins) [78] |
1990–91 | 1990–91 | Wales | Adams | 2nd | 80 | 39 | 30 | 11 | — | 89 | 273 | 249 | 13 | 7 | 6 | — | 47 | 42 | Won in
division semifinals, 4–2 (Sabres) Lost in division finals, 3–4 (Bruins) [79] |
1991–92 | 1991–92 | Wales | Adams↑ | 1st | 80 | 41 | 28 | 11 | — | 93 | 267 | 207 | 11 | 4 | 7 | — | 29 | 32 | Won in
division semifinals, 4–3 (Whalers) Lost division finals, 0–4 (Bruins) [80] |
1992–93 | 1992–93 | Wales‡ | Adams | 3rd | 84 | 48 | 30 | 6 | — | 102 | 326 | 280 | 20 | 16 | 4 | — | 66 | 51 | Won in
division semifinals, 4–2 (Nordiques) Won in division finals, 4–0 (Sabres) Won in conference finals, 4–1 (Islanders) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–1 ( Kings) [81]† |
1993–94 | 1993–94 | Eastern [r] | Northeast | 3rd | 84 | 41 | 29 | 14 | — | 96 | 283 | 248 | 7 | 3 | 4 | — | 20 | 22 | Lost in conference quarterfinals, 3–4 (Bruins) [82] |
1994–95 [s] | 1994–95 | Eastern | Northeast | 6th | 48 | 18 | 23 | 7 | — | 43 | 125 | 148 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
1995–96 | 1995–96 | Eastern | Northeast | 3rd | 82 | 40 | 32 | 10 | — | 90 | 265 | 248 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 17 | 19 | Lost in conference quarterfinals, 2–4 (Rangers) [83] |
1996–97 | 1996–97 | Eastern | Northeast | 4th | 82 | 31 | 36 | 15 | — | 77 | 249 | 276 | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | 11 | 22 | Lost in conference quarterfinals, 1–4 ( Devils) [84] |
1997–98 | 1997–98 | Eastern | Northeast | 4th | 82 | 37 | 32 | 13 | — | 87 | 235 | 208 | 10 | 4 | 6 | — | 28 | 32 | Won in
conference quarterfinals, 4–2 (
Penguins) Lost in conference semifinals, 0–4 (Sabres) [85] |
1998–99 | 1998–99 | Eastern | Northeast | 5th | 82 | 32 | 39 | 11 | — | 75 | 184 | 209 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
1999–2000 | 1999–2000 | Eastern | Northeast | 4th | 82 | 35 | 34 | 9 | 4 [t] | 83 | 196 | 194 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2000–01 | 2000–01 | Eastern | Northeast | 5th | 82 | 28 | 40 | 8 | 6 | 70 | 206 | 232 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2001–02 | 2001–02 | Eastern | Northeast | 4th | 82 | 36 | 31 | 12 | 3 | 87 | 207 | 209 | 12 | 6 | 6 | — | 32 | 39 | Won in
conference quarterfinals, 4–2 (Bruins) Lost in conference semifinals, 2–4 ( Hurricanes) [86] |
2002–03 | 2002–03 | Eastern | Northeast | 4th | 82 | 30 | 35 | 8 | 9 | 77 | 206 | 234 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2003–04 | 2003–04 | Eastern | Northeast | 4th | 82 | 41 | 30 | 7 | 4 | 93 | 208 | 192 | 11 | 4 | 7 | — | 24 | 28 | Won in
conference quarterfinals, 4–3 (Bruins) Lost in conference semifinals, 0–4 ( Lightning) [87] |
2004–05 [u] | 2004–05 | Season cancelled due to 2004–05 NHL lockout | |||||||||||||||||
2005–06 | 2005–06 | Eastern | Northeast | 3rd | 82 | 42 | 31 | — [v] | 9 | 93 | 243 | 247 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 17 | 15 | Lost in conference quarterfinals, 2–4 (Hurricanes) [88] |
2006–07 | 2006–07 | Eastern | Northeast | 4th | 82 | 42 | 34 | — | 6 | 90 | 245 | 256 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2007–08 | 2007–08 | Eastern | Northeast↑ | 1st | 82 | 47 | 25 | — | 10 | 104 | 262 | 222 | 12 | 5 | 7 | — | 33 | 35 | Won in
conference quarterfinals, 4–3 (Bruins) Lost in conference semifinals, 1–4 (Flyers) [89] |
2008–09 | 2008–09 | Eastern | Northeast | 2nd | 82 | 41 | 30 | — | 11 | 93 | 249 | 247 | 4 | 0 | 4 | — | 6 | 17 | Lost in conference quarterfinals, 0–4 (Bruins) [90] |
2009–10 | 2009–10 | Eastern | Northeast | 4th | 82 | 39 | 33 | — | 10 | 88 | 217 | 223 | 19 | 9 | 10 | — | 46 | 57 | Won in
conference quarterfinals, 4–3 (
Capitals) Won in conference semifinals, 4–3 (Penguins) Lost in conference finals, 1–4 (Flyers) [91] |
2010–11 | 2010–11 | Eastern | Northeast | 2nd | 82 | 44 | 30 | — | 8 | 96 | 216 | 209 | 7 | 3 | 4 | — | 17 | 17 | Lost in conference quarterfinals, 3–4 (Bruins) [92] |
2011–12 | 2011–12 | Eastern | Northeast | 5th | 82 | 31 | 35 | — | 16 | 78 | 212 | 226 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2012–13 [w] | 2012–13 | Eastern | Northeast↑ | 1st | 48 | 29 | 14 | — | 5 | 63 | 149 | 126 | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | 9 | 20 | Lost in conference quarterfinals, 1–4 ( Senators) [93] |
2013–14 | 2013–14 | Eastern | Atlantic [x] | 3rd | 82 | 46 | 28 | — | 8 | 100 | 215 | 204 | 17 | 10 | 7 | — | 51 | 46 | Won in
first round, 4–0 (Lightning) Won in second round, 4–3 (Bruins) Lost in conference finals, 2–4 (Rangers) [94] |
2014–15 | 2014–15 | Eastern | Atlantic↑ | 1st | 82 | 50 | 22 | — | 10 | 110 | 221 | 189 | 12 | 6 | 6 | — | 25 | 29 | Won in
first round, 4–2 (Senators) Lost in second round, 2–4 (Lightning) [95] |
2015–16 | 2015–16 | Eastern | Atlantic | 6th | 82 | 38 | 38 | — | 6 | 82 | 221 | 236 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2016–17 | 2016–17 | Eastern | Atlantic↑ | 1st | 82 | 47 | 26 | — | 9 | 103 | 226 | 200 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 11 | 14 | Lost in first round, 2–4 (Rangers) |
2017–18 | 2017–18 | Eastern | Atlantic | 6th | 82 | 29 | 40 | — | 13 | 71 | 209 | 264 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2018–19 | 2018–19 | Eastern | Atlantic | 4th | 82 | 44 | 30 | — | 8 | 96 | 249 | 236 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2019–20 [y] | 2019–20 | Eastern | Atlantic | 5th | 71 | 31 | 31 | — | 9 | 71 | 212 | 221 | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 23 | 19 | Won in
qualifying round, 3–1 (Penguins) Lost in first round, 2–4 (Flyers) |
2020–21 [z] | 2020–21 | — | North | 4th | 56 | 24 | 21 | — | 11 | 59 | 159 | 168 | 22 | 13 | 9 | — | 51 | 54 | Won in
first round, 4–3 (Maple Leafs) Won in second round, 4–0 ( Jets) Won in Conference Finals, 4–2 ( Golden Knights) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 1–4 (Lightning) |
2021–22 | 2021–22 | Eastern | Atlantic | 8th | 82 | 22 | 49 | — | 11 | 55 | 221 | 319 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2022–23 | 2022–23 | Eastern | Atlantic | 8th | 82 | 31 | 45 | — | 6 | 68 | 232 | 307 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
2023–24 | 2023–24 | Eastern | Atlantic | 8th | 82 | 30 | 36 | — | 16 | 76 | 236 | 289 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
Totals [96] | 7,033 | 3,556 | 2,432 | 837 | 208 | 8,157 | 22,480 | 19,175 | 781 | 447 | 326 | 8 | 2,322 | 1,981 | 85 playoff appearances |
Regular season | Postseason | |||||||||||||
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GP | W | L | T | OT | PTS | GF | GA | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | |
NHA totals | 150 | 72 | 77 | 1 | — | 145 | 610 | 611 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 35 | 48 |
NHL totals | 7033 | 3556 | 2432 | 837 | 208 | 8157 | 22480 | 19175 | 781 | 447 | 326 | 8 | 2322 | 1981 |
Grand totals | 7183 | 3628 | 2509 | 838 | 208 | 8302 | 23090 | 19786 | 794 | 453 | 333 | 8 | 2357 | 2029 |
All-time NHL playoff series record: 93–60–1 |