List of Montreal Canadiens seasons explained

The Montreal Canadiens (French: link=no|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 French: 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]

Table key

Color/symbol!scope="col"

Explanation
	Stanley Cup champions
	Conference champions
§	O'Brien Cup champions
	Division champions
	Led league in points

Key of terms and abbreviations

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

NHA (1910–1917)

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.

Montreal Canadiens NHA regular season and postseason statistics and results, 1910–1917

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	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§	24	16	7	1	33	104	76	5	3	2	—	15	13	Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 3–2 (Rosebuds)
1916–17	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

Notes (1910–1917)

• The Canadiens finished the 1913–14 season tied with the Toronto Blueshirts. The Blueshirts won the playoff and so the Canadiens finished in second place.
• From the 1910 season to the 1916–17 season, the O'Brien Cup was awarded to the champion of the NHA.^[8]
• The 1916–17 NHA season was played in two half seasons. Montreal qualified for the two-game total-goal playoff by winning the first half of the schedule.

NHL

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	1917–18	—	—	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§	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)
				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^[18] Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 1–3 (Cougars)
1925–26	1925–26	—	—	7th	36	11	24	1	—	23	79	108	—	—	—	—	—	—	Did not qualify
1926–27	1926–27	—	Canadian	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§	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	—	—	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§	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	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	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	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	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	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	Northeast	3rd	84	41	29	14	—	96	283	248	7	3	4	—	20	22	Lost in conference quarterfinals, 3–4 (Bruins)^[82]
1994–95	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	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	2004–05	Season cancelled due to 2004–05 NHL lockout
2005–06	2005–06	Eastern	Northeast	3rd	82	42	31	—	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	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	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	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	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

Notes

• From the 1917–18 season to the 1920–21 season, the NHL played a split season schedule. The winners of both halves faced each other in a two-game, total-goals series for the NHL championship.^[97]
• From the 1917–18 season to the 1925–26 season, the NHL had no divisions.
• From the 1917–18 season to the 1926–27 season, the O'Brien Cup was awarded to the champion of the NHL.
• The 1919 Stanley Cup Finals were suspended due to the 1918 flu pandemic.
• The NHL declared the Canadiens to be league champions in 1925 when the Hamilton Tigers refused to play in the NHL Finals due to a dispute over player salaries.
• From the 1926–27 season to the 1937–38 season, the Canadiens played in the Canadian Division.^[98]
• From the 1927–28 season to the 1937–38 season, the O'Brien Cup was awarded to the champion of the Canadian Division.
• From the 1938–39 season to the 1966–67 season, the NHL had no divisions.
• From the 1938–39 season to the 1949–50 season, the O'Brien Cup was awarded to the NHL playoff runner-up, and was retired after the 1949–50 season.
• Before the 1967–68 season, the NHL split into East and West Divisions because of the addition of six expansion teams.^[97]
• The NHL realigned before the 1974–75 season. The Canadiens were placed in the Prince of Wales Conference's Norris Division.^[99]
• Between 1974–75 and 1980–81, Conference championships were awarded to the team that finished first overall in their respective conference in the regular season.
• Before the 1981–82 season, the NHL moved the Canadiens to the Adams Division.^[100]
• Since 1981–82, Conference championships are awarded to the team that wins the conference finals in their respective conference in the postseason.
• The NHL realigned into Eastern and Western conferences prior to the 1993–94 season. Montreal was placed in the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference.^[101]
• The season was shortened to 48 games because of the 1994–95 NHL lockout.^[102]
• Beginning with the 1999–2000 season, teams received one point for losing a regular-season game in overtime.^[103]
• The season was cancelled because of the 2004–05 NHL lockout.^[104]
• Before the 2005–06 season, the NHL instituted a penalty shootout for regular-season games that remained tied after a five-minute overtime period, which prevented ties.^[105]
• The season was shortened to 48 games because of the 2012–13 NHL lockout.^[106]
• The NHL realigned prior to the 2013–14 season. The Canadiens were placed in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference.^[107]
• The season was suspended on March 12, 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The top 24 teams in the league qualified for the playoffs.
• Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020–21 NHL season was shortened to 56 games.

Totals from all seasons

Montreal Canadiens NHA and NHL regular season and postseason statistics, 1910–present

	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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rosters, Arena Information, and Aerial Maps . August 27, 2013 . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130824122252/http://www.nhl.com/ice/teams.htm?navid=nav-tms-main . August 24, 2013 .
2. Web site: 4 of the NHL's Original 6 – Chicago, Detroit, Boston, NY Rangers – among 8 still in playoffs . May 14, 2013 . August 26, 2013 . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130927214823/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=670654 . September 27, 2013 .
3. Web site: Club de hockey Canadien, Inc. . Montreal Canadiens: Privacy Policy . canadiens.nhl.com . 2013 . May 26, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130523184808/http://canadiens.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=52586 . May 23, 2013.
4. Web site: Team Index . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . April 26, 2016 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160426201819/http://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/ . April 26, 2016 .
5. Web site: Les Canadiens Statistics and History . The Internet Hockey Database . May 26, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20131101142516/http://www.hockeydb.com/stte/les-canadiens-9924.html . November 1, 2013 .
6. Web site: Montreal Canadiens Statistics and History [NHA] ]. The Internet Hockey Database . May 26, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20131101163453/http://www.hockeydb.com/stte/montreal-canadiens-9908.html . November 1, 2013 .
7. Web site: NHL Playoff Game Scores: 1919-earlier . National Hockey League . May 26, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20131023060009/http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=31206 . October 23, 2013 .
8. Web site: Legends of Hockey - Historic Trophies - O'Brien Trophy . April 5, 2015 . Hockey Hall of Fame and Museum . LegendsofHockey.net . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170621153427/http://hhof.com/htmlSilverware/silver_splashobrien.shtml . June 21, 2017 .
9. Code explanation; GP - Games Played, W - Wins, L - Losses, OT - Overtime/Shootout losses, GF - Goals For, GA - Goals Against, Pts - Points
10. The result of the playoff series shows the Canadiens result first regardless of the outcome, followed by the opposing team in parentheses.
11. Beginning in 2005, all games have a winner. Ties were eliminated
12. Beginning in 1999, overtime (and later shootout) losses are worth one point
13. Web site: 1918 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510053910/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1918.html . May 10, 2013 .
14. Web site: 1919 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510021040/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1919.html . May 10, 2013 .
15. Web site: 1923 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510032555/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1923.html . May 10, 2013 .
16. Web site: 1924 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510094229/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1924.html . May 10, 2013 .
17. Web site: NHL Playoff Game Scores: 1920-1929 . National Hockey League . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20131023105105/http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=31198 . October 23, 2013 .
18. Web site: 1925 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510063806/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1925.html . May 10, 2013 .
19. Web site: 1927 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510051221/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1927.html . May 10, 2013 .
20. Web site: 1928 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510021228/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1928.html . May 10, 2013 .
21. Web site: 1929 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510054323/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1929.html . May 10, 2013 .
22. Web site: 1930 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510015138/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1930.html . May 10, 2013 .
23. Web site: 1931 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510060822/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1931.html . May 10, 2013 .
24. Web site: 1932 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510100617/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1932.html . May 10, 2013 .
25. Web site: 1933 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510062300/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1933.html . May 10, 2013 .
26. Web site: 1934 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510044336/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1934.html . May 10, 2013 .
27. Web site: 1935 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510024825/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1935.html . May 10, 2013 .
28. Web site: 1937 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510090527/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1937.html . May 10, 2013 .
29. Web site: 1938 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510081244/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1938.html . May 10, 2013 .
30. Web site: 1939 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510082828/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1939.html . May 10, 2013 .
31. Web site: 1941 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510032114/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1941.html . May 10, 2013 .
32. Web site: 1942 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510075219/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1942.html . May 10, 2013 .
33. Web site: 1943 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510084622/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1943.html . May 10, 2013 .
34. Web site: 1944 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510021705/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1944.html . May 10, 2013 .
35. Web site: 1945 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510052443/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1945.html . May 10, 2013 .
36. Web site: 1946 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510093630/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1946.html . May 10, 2013 .
37. Web site: 1947 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510065049/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1947.html . May 10, 2013 .
38. Web site: 1949 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510063504/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1949.html . May 10, 2013 .
39. Web site: 1950 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510101445/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1950.html . May 10, 2013 .
40. Web site: 1951 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510061632/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1951.html . May 10, 2013 .
41. Web site: 1952 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510015947/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1952.html . May 10, 2013 .
42. Web site: 1953 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510060208/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1953.html . May 10, 2013 .
43. Web site: 1954 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510071031/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1954.html . May 10, 2013 .
44. Web site: 1955 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510091415/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1955.html . May 10, 2013 .
45. Web site: 1956 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130426201941/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1956.html . April 26, 2013 .
46. Web site: 1957 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510030009/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1957.html . May 10, 2013 .
47. Web site: 1958 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510035156/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1958.html . May 10, 2013 .
48. Web site: 1959 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510034041/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1959.html . May 10, 2013 .
49. Web site: 1960 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510061329/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1960.html . May 10, 2013 .
50. Web site: 1961 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510101144/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1961.html . May 10, 2013 .
51. Web site: 1962 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510055753/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1962.html . May 10, 2013 .
52. Web site: 1963 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510015625/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1963.html . May 10, 2013 .
53. Web site: 1964 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510091725/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1964.html . May 10, 2013 .
54. Web site: 1965 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510071428/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1965.html . May 10, 2013 .
55. Web site: 1966 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510030337/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1966.html . May 10, 2013 .
56. Web site: 1967 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510044119/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1967.html . May 10, 2013 .
57. Web site: 1968 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510033506/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1968.html . May 10, 2013 .
58. Web site: 1969 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510034357/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1969.html . May 10, 2013 .
59. Web site: 1971 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510041818/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1971.html . May 10, 2013 .
60. Web site: 1972 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130424084548/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1972.html . April 24, 2013 .
61. Web site: 1973 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 .
62. Web site: 1974 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510053017/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1974.html . May 10, 2013 .
63. Web site: 1975 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510021930/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1975.html . May 10, 2013 .
64. Web site: 1976 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510065454/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1976.html . May 10, 2013 .
65. Web site: 1977 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130508112417/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1977.html . May 8, 2013 .
66. Web site: 1978 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510063054/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1978.html . May 10, 2013 .
67. Web site: 1979 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510095016/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1979.html . May 10, 2013 .
68. Web site: 1980 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510023017/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1980.html . May 10, 2013 .
69. Web site: 1981 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510050555/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1981.html . May 10, 2013 .
70. Web site: 1982 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510092210/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1982.html . May 10, 2013 .
71. Web site: 1983 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510070436/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1983.html . May 10, 2013 .
72. Web site: 1984 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130508133648/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1984.html . May 8, 2013 .
73. Web site: 1985 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510032853/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1985.html . May 10, 2013 .
74. Web site: 1986 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510080508/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1986.html . May 10, 2013 .
75. Web site: 1987 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510081850/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1987.html . May 10, 2013 .
76. Web site: 1988 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510072222/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1988.html . May 10, 2013 .
77. Web site: 1989 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510091035/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1989.html . May 10, 2013 .
78. Web site: 1990 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510072742/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1990.html . May 10, 2013 .
79. Web site: 1991 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130501050214/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1991.html . May 1, 2013 .
80. Web site: 1992 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130423171931/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1992.html . April 23, 2013 .
81. Web site: 1993 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130430235536/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1993.html . April 30, 2013 .
82. Web site: 1994 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510095845/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1994.html . May 10, 2013 .
83. Web site: 1996 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510020827/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1996.html . May 10, 2013 .
84. Web site: 1997 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510053515/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1997.html . May 10, 2013 .
85. Web site: 1998 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510022644/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_1998.html . May 10, 2013 .
86. Web site: 2002 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510070157/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_2002.html . May 10, 2013 .
87. Web site: 2004 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510033222/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_2004.html . May 10, 2013 .
88. Web site: 2006 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510082723/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_2006.html . May 10, 2013 .
89. Web site: 2008 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510090713/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_2008.html . May 10, 2013 .
90. Web site: 2009 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510071836/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_2009.html . May 10, 2013 .
91. Web site: 2010 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510085918/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_2010.html . May 10, 2013 .
92. Web site: 2011 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130510072400/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_2011.html . May 10, 2013 .
93. Web site: 2013 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130814102245/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_2013.html . August 14, 2013 .
94. Web site: 2014 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . April 4, 2015 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150325222120/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_2014.html . March 25, 2015 .
95. Web site: 2015 NHL Playoff Summary . Hockey-Reference . Sports Reference LLC . April 28, 2015 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150418221441/http://www.hockey-reference.com/playoffs/NHL_2015.html . April 18, 2015 .
96. Totals as of the completion of the 2023–24 season
97. Web site: Playoff Formats . . https://web.archive.org/web/20101217080720/http://www.nhl.com/cup/formats.html . dead . December 17, 2010 . May 24, 2013 .
98. Web site: Montreal Canadiens Statistics and History [NHL] ]. The Internet Hockey Database . June 1, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130622135211/http://www.hockeydb.com/stte/montreal-canadiens-6929.html . June 22, 2013 .
99. Book: McFarlane, Brian. 1992. Stanley Cup Fever: 100 Years of Hockey Greatness. Stoddart. 0-7737-5554-3. 174.
100. Book: McFarlane, Brian. 1992. Stanley Cup Fever: 100 Years of Hockey Greatness. Stoddart. 0-7737-5554-3. 198.
101. News: Lapointe . Joe . Hockey; N.H.L. Redraws Map In Realignment Plan . The New York Times . April 1, 1993 . May 24, 2013 .
102. Swift . E. M. . Drop Those Pucks! . . January 23, 1995 . May 24, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150410101058/http://www.si.com/vault/1995/01/23/133131/drop-those-pucks-as-the-nhl-starts-its-season-at-last-expect-tight-races-more-goals-and-a-rash-of-injuries . April 10, 2015 .
103. News: Lapointe . Joe . Hockey: Preview '99-'00; Overtime Is Now Five Minutes in Hockey Heaven . The New York Times . September 30, 1999 . May 24, 2013 .
104. Web site: Lockout over salary cap shuts down NHL . Associated Press . ESPN . February 16, 2005 . May 24, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130509194905/http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=1992793 . May 9, 2013 .
105. News: Shootouts are fan-friendly . . October 19, 2005 . May 24, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20140417015307/http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2005/oct/18/20051018-114500-9318r/ . April 17, 2014 .
106. Web site: NHL lockout ends, training camps set to open . Yahoo! News . January 12, 2013 . May 23, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130502233328/http://news.yahoo.com/nhl-lockout-ends-training-camps-set-open-034540330--nhl.html . May 2, 2013 .
107. Web site: NHL slate, division names revealed . April 10, 2015 . July 20, 2013 . ESPN . ESPN.com news services . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20141020161527/http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/_/id/9492759/nhl-releases-2013-14-schedule-new-division-names . October 20, 2014 .