What league does Montréal Canadiens play in?

Montréal Canadiens play in the NHL.

When was Montréal Canadiens founded?

Montréal Canadiens was founded in 1909 in Montréal, QC, CAN, Canada.

Where is Montréal Canadiens based?

Montréal Canadiens is based in Montréal, QC, CAN.

Who is the head coach of Montréal Canadiens?

The head coach of Montréal Canadiens is Dick Irvin.

Who is the captain of Montréal Canadiens?

The captain of Montréal Canadiens is Bill Durnan.

What arena does Montréal Canadiens play in?

Montréal Canadiens play their home games at Centre Bell in Montréal, QC, CAN.

Who is the general manager of Montréal Canadiens?

The general manager of Montréal Canadiens is Frank J. Selke.

What are the team colors of Montréal Canadiens?

The team colors of Montréal Canadiens are Red + White + Blue.

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1947-1948 Montréal Canadiens Roster

	#	Player	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Bill Durnan (G)"C"	1916	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	R
		Gerry McNeil (G)	1926	Québec, QC, CAN	5'7"	154	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#3	Émile Bouchard (D)	1919	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'2"	205	R
		Glen Harmon (D)	1921	Holland, MB, CAN	5'9"	165	L
	#2	Doug Harvey (D)	1924	Montréal, QC, CAN	5'11"	190	L
		Tom Johnson (D)	1928	Baldur, MB, CAN	6'0"	181	L
		Hal Laycoe (D)	1922	Sutherland, SK, CAN	6'1"	174	L
		Roger Léger (D)	1919	L'Annonciation, QC, CAN	5'11"	209	R
		Ken Reardon (D)	1921	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'11"	181	L
FORWARDS
		Toe Blake (LW)"C"	1912	Victoria Mines, ON, CAN	5'10"	161	L
		Tod Campeau (C)	1923	St-Jérôme, QC, CAN	5'11"	170	L
	#20	Bob Carse (LW)	1919	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'9"	161	L
	#19	Joe Carveth (RW)	1918	Regina, SK, CAN	5'10"	174	R
	#12	Erwin Chamberlain (C)	1915	Shawville, QC, CAN	5'11"	165	L
		Floyd Curry (RW)	1925	Chapleau, ON, CAN	5'11"	174	R
		Norm Dussault (C)	1925	Springfield, MA, USA	5'8"	165	L
		Robert Fillion (LW)	1921	Thetford Mines, QC, CAN	5'10"	170	L
		Léo Gravelle (RW)	1925	Aylmer, QC, CAN	5'9"	161	R
	#16	Elmer Lach (C)	1918	Nokomis, SK, CAN	5'9"	172	L
		Jacques Locas (RW)	1926	Pointe-aux-Trembles, QC, CAN	5'11"	174	R
		Murdo MacKay (RW)	1917	Fort William, ON, CAN	5'11"	174	R
		Ken Mosdell (C)	1922	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'1"	170	L
		Jim Peters (RW)	1922	Verdun, QC, CAN	5'11"	165	R
		Gerry Plamondon (LW)	1925	Sherbrooke, QC, CAN	5'8"	170	L
		John Quilty (C)	1921	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'0"	181	L
		Billy Reay (C)	1918	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'7"	165	L
	#9	Maurice Richard (RW)	1921	Montréal, QC, CAN	5'10"	181	L
		Howard Riopelle (LW)	1922	Ottawa, ON, CAN	5'11"	165	L
	#20	George Robertson (LW)	1927	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'1"	172	L

Position: G: 1, D: 6, F: 18Av Age: 26.72 yearsAv Ht: 5'10"Av Wt: 174 lbsCompare with other teams »

1947-1948 Montréal Canadiens Staff

Head CoachDick Irvin
General ManagerFrank J. Selke
Franchise OwnerWilliam Northey
Franchise OwnerDonat Raymond
PresidentDonat Raymond

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1947-1948 Montréal Canadiens Captains

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Montréal Canadiens Facts

Plays in: National Hockey League
Team Colors: Red + White + Blue
Town: Montréal, QC, CAN Map
Founded: 1909

1947-1948 Montréal Canadiens Roster Facts

Nationalities

28 players
1 player

Experience

Montréal Canadiens: 3 790 GP
NHL: 4 607 GP
AHL: 874 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Laval Rocket (AHL)
Trois-Rivières Lions (ECHL)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Centre Bell
Location: Montréal, QC, CAN
Capacity: 21 302
Construction Year: 1996

Montréal Canadiens Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
03/01/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Montréal Canadiens	Washington Capitals	-	NHL
02/27/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Montréal Canadiens	New York Islanders	-	NHL
02/05/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Winnipeg Jets	Montréal Canadiens	1 - 5	NHL
02/03/2026 12:30 AM UTC	Minnesota Wild	Montréal Canadiens	4 - 3 (OT)	NHL
02/01/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Buffalo Sabres	Montréal Canadiens	2 - 4	NHL

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Montréal Canadiens History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	NHL	57	21	17	-	11	8	199	187	72	1.26	3	-
2024-2025	NHL	82	30	31	-	10	11	245	265	91	1.11	8	Conference QF loss
2023-2024	NHL	82	20	36	-	10	16	236	289	76	0.93	15	Did not make playoffs
2022-2023	NHL	82	21	45	-	10	6	232	307	68	0.83	15	Did not make playoffs
2021-2022	NHL	82	16	49	-	6	11	221	319	55	0.67	16	Did not make playoffs
2020-2021	NHL	56	24	21	-	-	11	159	168	59	1.05	18	Final loss
2019-2020	NHL	71	31	31	-	-	9	212	221	71	1	24	Conference QF loss
2018-2019	NHL	82	44	30	-	-	8	249	236	96	1.17	14	Did not make playoffs
2017-2018	NHL	82	29	40	-	-	13	209	264	71	0.87	28	Did not make playoffs
2016-2017	NHL	82	47	26	-	-	9	226	200	103	1.26	7	Conference QF loss
2015-2016	NHL	82	38	38	-	-	6	221	236	82	1	22	Did not make playoffs
2014-2015	NHL	82	50	22	-	-	10	221	189	110	1.34	2	Conference SF loss
2013-2014	NHL	82	46	28	-	-	8	215	204	100	1.22	9	Conference Final loss
2012-2013	NHL	48	29	14	-	-	5	149	126	63	1.31	4	Conference QF loss
2011-2012	NHL	82	31	35	-	-	16	212	226	78	0.95	28	Did not make playoffs
2010-2011	NHL	82	44	30	-	-	8	216	209	96	1.17	14	Conference QF loss
2009-2010	NHL	82	39	33	-	-	10	217	223	88	1.07	19	Conference Final loss
2008-2009	NHL	82	41	30	-	-	11	249	247	93	1.13	13	Conference QF loss
2007-2008	NHL	82	47	25	-	-	10	262	222	104	1.27	3	Conference SF loss
2006-2007	NHL	82	42	34	-	-	6	245	256	90	1.1	19	Did not make playoffs
2005-2006	NHL	82	42	31	-	-	9	243	247	93	1.13	15	Conference QF loss
2003-2004	NHL	82	41	30	7	-	4	208	192	93	1.13	13	Conference SF loss
2002-2003	NHL	82	30	35	8	-	9	206	234	77	0.94	20	Did not make playoffs
2001-2002	NHL	82	36	31	12	-	3	207	209	87	1.06	18	Conference SF loss
2000-2001	NHL	82	28	40	8	-	6	206	232	70	0.85	24	Did not make playoffs
1999-2000	NHL	82	35	34	9	-	4	196	194	83	1.01	18	Did not make playoffs
1998-1999	NHL	82	32	39	11	-	-	184	209	75	0.91	19	Did not make playoffs
1997-1998	NHL	82	37	32	13	-	-	235	208	87	1.06	12	Conference SF loss
1996-1997	NHL	82	31	36	15	-	-	249	276	77	0.94	17	Conference QF loss
1995-1996	NHL	82	40	32	10	-	-	265	248	90	1.1	9	Conference QF loss

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Player Nationalities Throughout History

Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

1993 Stanley Cup Championship Lineup
Vincent Damphousse - Kirk Muller - Brian Bellows
John LeClair - Stéphan Lebeau - Gilbert Dionne
Gary Leeman - Guy Carbonneau - Mike Keane
Benoît Brunet - Paul DiPietro - Ed Ronan/Denis Savard

Mathieu Schneider - Éric Desjardins
J.J. Daigneault - Patrice Brisebois
Kevin Haller - Lyle Odelein

Patrick Roy
(André Racicot)

1986 Stanley Cup Chamipionship Lineup
Mats Näslund - Bobby Smith - Claude Lemieux
Bob Gainey - Guy Carbonneau - Chris Nilan
Mike McPhee - Brian Skrudland - Stéphane Richer
Kjell Dahlin - Ryan Walter - Lucien Deblois

Larry Robinson - Craig Ludwig
Rick Green - Chris Chelios
Mike Lalor - Gaston Gingras/Petr Svoboda

Patrick Roy
(Doug Soetaert)

1977 Stanley Cup Chamipionship Lineup
Steve Shutt - Pete Mahovlich - Guy Lafleur
Yvon Lambert - Jacques Lemaire - Yvan Cournoyer
Doug Risebrough - Doug Jarvis - Bob Gainey
Murray Wilson, Mario Tremblay

Larry Robinson - Guy Lapointe
Serge Savard - Bill Nyrop
Jimmy Roberts - Rick Chartraw
Pierre Bouchard

Ken Dryden
(Michel Larocque)