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Winning streaks Overall: 12: January 1, 1968 - February 3, 1968 Home: 13: November 2, 1943 - January 8, 1944, January 30, 1977 - March 26, 1977 Away: 8
The Blueshirts won the playoff and so the Canadiens finished in second place. b From the 1910 season to the 1916–17 season, the O'Brien Cup was awarded to the champion of the NHA. [8] c 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.
In the 1976–77 season, the Canadiens set three still-standing team records – fewest losses (8) in an 80-game season, [28] the longest home unbeaten streak (34), [29] and best goal differential (+216) [30] – and one record that lasted until the 2022–23 Boston Bruins beat it, for the most points (132) in an 80-game season.
Hynes, Jim (2016), Miracle Moments in Montreal Canadiens History: The Turning Points, The Memorable Games, The Incredible Records, Skyhorse Publishing, ISBN 978-1-61321-983-6 (Numberless book pages consulted online via Google Books) Jenish, D'Arcy (2009), The Montreal Canadiens: 100 Years of Glory, Anchor Canada, ISBN 978-0-385-66325-0
The 1976–77 Montreal Canadiens season was the Canadiens' 68th season. The team is regarded to be one of the greatest NHL teams ever composed. The Canadiens won their 20th Stanley Cup in 1976–77, taking the NHL championship. Montreal set new records for most wins (60) and points (132) in a season. [1]
The 1933–34 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 25th season of play. The Canadiens again qualified for the playoffs, finishing third in their division. The Canadiens again qualified for the playoffs, finishing third in their division.
Rookie goalie Wayne Thomas left his mark in Canadiens history by becoming only the second goaltender in over 50 seasons to record a shutout (3–0) in his NHL debut against Vancouver on January 14, 1973.
The 1970–71 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 62nd season. After missing the playoffs in the previous season, the team rebounded to place third in the East Division, qualifying for the playoffs. Behind new star goalie Ken Dryden the team won their 17th Stanley Cup championship.