Montreal Canadiens
Blackhawks win, stretch historic streak to 22 games
Mar 03, 2013 15:35 EST
It took an equalizer from Patrick Kane with 2:02 to play in regulation time but the Chicago Blackhawks stretched their record-best National Hockey League season start to 22 games on Sunday.
Blackhawks stretch record points streak to 21
Mar 02, 2013 12:01 EST
Brent Seabrook scored with 1:37 remaining in overtime as the Chicago Blackhawks extended their record points streak with a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday.
Russia's Yakupov selected first in NHL Draft
Jun 23, 2012 14:55 EDT
Right wing Nail Yakupov became only the third Russian to be selected first overall in the National Hockey League Draft when he was taken by the Edmonton Oilers on Friday.
Russia's Malkin named NHL's Most Valuable Player
Jun 21, 2012 03:12 EDT
Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin, who scored a career-high 50 goals this season, won the Hart Trophy as the National Hockey League's Most Valuable Player.
Therrien returns as Canadiens coach
Jun 05, 2012 16:49 EDT
Michel Therrien, who coached the Montreal Canadiens over parts of three seasons from 2000 to 2003, was named the National Hockey League club's new coach on Tuesday by general manager Marc Bergevin.
Canucks coach signs contract extension
May 23, 2012 17:05 EDT
Alain Vigneault has signed a contract extension to remain as coach of the Vancouver Canucks, the National Hockey League team announced on Wednesday.
Finns, Russia go through, Slovaks upset Canada
May 17, 2012 17:23 EDT
Holders Finland advanced to the semi-finals of the world ice hockey championships with a last-gasp winner against the United States on Thursday, but Olympic champions Canada were shocked by Slovakia.
Finns and Russia go through, Slovaks upset Canada
May 17, 2012 15:00 EDT
Reigning champions Finland advanced into the semi-finals of the world ice hockey championships with a last-gasp winner against the USA, but Olympic gold medallists Canada suffered a shock loss to Slovakia.
Americans blank Finland for a quarter-final spot
May 13, 2012 17:08 EDT
The United States secured their place in the world ice hockey championship's last eight with a confident 5-0 win over reigning world champions and the event's co-hosts Finland here on Sunday.
Surprising Kings oust Blues to sweep NHL series
May 06, 2012 23:38 EDT
The Los Angeles Kings continued their giant-killer run through the NHL playoffs, punching their ticket to the Western Conference finals by sweeping the St. Louis Blues in four games.
Surprising Kings oust Blues in four-game sweep
May 06, 2012 19:17 EDT
The Los Angeles Kings continued their giant-killer run through the NHL playoffs, punching their ticket to the Western Conference finals by sweeping the St. Louis Blues in four games.
Coyotes blank Blackhawks to advance to semis
Apr 24, 2012 01:42 EDT
Gilbert Brule and Kyle Chipchura each had a goal and an assist as the Phoenix Coyotes clinched their first playoff series since relocating from Winnipeg with a 4-0 victory over Chicago.
Struggling Canadiens fire GM Gauthier
Mar 29, 2012 14:47 EDT
The Montreal Canadiens fired general manager Pierre Gauthier Thursday after a dismal season which has them in last place in the National Hockey League's Eastern Conference.
Canadiens legend Beliveau hospitalised
Feb 28, 2012 14:49 EST
Montreal Canadiens hockey legend Jean Beliveau suffered a stroke overnight and was admitted to hospital, the National Hockey League team announced Tuesday.
NHL Deadline Day turns into Dud-line day as Nash stays put
Feb 27, 2012 18:07 EST
(Reuters) - The National Hockey League Deadline Day frenzy turned into Dud-line Day as the trade window closed on Monday with only a handful of mostly minor deals.
Capitals launch post-season push with weekend sweep
Feb 25, 2012 23:45 EST
TORONTO (Reuters) - Alexander Ovechkin is awakening from his scoring slumber and the Washington Capitals launched their post-season push with weekend wins over the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs.
Red Wings to host Leafs in Ann Arbor in outdoor game
Feb 09, 2012 18:24 EST
The Detroit Red Wings will host the Toronto Maple Leafs at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor in the 2013 Winter Classic outdoor game, the NHL said on Thursday.
Catholic church prays for NHL Canadiens team
Feb 09, 2012 17:55 EST
When only a miracle can save the Montreal Canadiens's dismal season, the Roman Catholic Church stepped in Thursday asking the faithful to pray for the ice hockey team.
Biggest names missing in high-scoring All Star Game
Jan 30, 2012 02:03 EST
OTTAWA (Reuters) - More trade show than sporting showcase, the National Hockey League (NHL) All Star game in the current form is designed to be a fun-filled promotional vehicle for the league and the biggest names.
Canadiens stun high-flying Red Wings in 7-2 blowout
Jan 25, 2012 22:26 EST
(Reuters) - The final game before the All-Star Break provided a shocking outcome as the struggling Montreal Canadiens crushed the NHL-leading Detroit Red Wings 7-2 to end the visitors' seven-game winning streak Wednesday.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Montreal Canadiens (Canadiens de Montréal) | |
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| Conference | Eastern |
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| Division | Northeast |
| Founded | December 4, 1909 |
| History | Montreal Canadiens 1909–1917 (NHA) 1917–present (NHL) |
| Home arena | Bell Centre (Centre Bell) |
| City | Montreal, Quebec |
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| Colours | red, white, blue |
| Media | English CJAD (800 AM) French RDS CKAC (730 AM) |
| Owner(s) |  Molson family |
| General manager | Bob Gainey |
| Head coach | Jacques Martin |
| Captain | Vacant |
| Minor league affiliates | Hamilton Bulldogs (AHL) Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) |
| Stanley Cups | 1915–16, 1923–24, 1929–30, 1930–31, 1943–44, 1945–46, 1952–53, 1955–56, 1956–57, 1957–58, 1958–59, 1959–60, 1964–65, 1965–66, 1967–68, 1968–69, 1970–71, 1972–73, 1975–76, 1976–77, 1977–78, 1978–79, 1985–86, 1992–93 |
| Conference championships | 1975–76, 1976–77, 1977–78, 1978–79, 1980–81, 1985–86, 1988–89, 1992–93 |
| Division championships | 1927–28, 1928–29, 1929–30, 1930–31, 1931–32, 1936–37, 1967–68, 1968–69, 1972–73, 1974–75, 1975–76, 1976–77, 1977–78, 1978–79, 1979–80, 1980–81, 1981–82, 1984–85, 1987–88, 1988–89, 1991–92, 2007–08 |
