The Montreal Canadiens are a professional hockey team based in Montreal and play in the NHL's Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. The Bell Centre has been their home since 1996. Before that, they played at the Montreal Forum for 70 years, winning nearly all of their Stanley Cups. Founded in 1909, the Canadiens are the oldest continuously operating hockey team and the only one to exist before the NHL was formed. They are also one of the "Original Six" teams that made up the league from 1942 to 1967.
The Canadiens hold the record for the most Stanley Cup championships, winning 24 titles—23 since the NHL's creation and 22 since 1927, when the Cup became exclusive to NHL teams. Their last championship came in the 1992-93 season, making them the last Canadian team to win the Cup.
Montreal Canadiens Preseason Schedule
The Montreal Canadiens began their preseason strong with wins against the Philadelphia Flyers (5-0) on September 23 and the New Jersey Devils (3-0) on September 24, starting with a 2-0-0 record.
Upcoming games include matchups against the Toronto Maple Leafs on September 26 at Scotiabank Arena and September 28 at Bell Centre, followed by games against the Ottawa Senators on October 1 at Bell Centre and October 5 at Canadian Tire Centre.
Here’s a table summarising the Montreal Canadiens preseason schedule:
| Date | OPP | Result | Record |
| Sep 23, 2024 | Philadelphia | W 5-0 | 1-0-0 |
| Sep 24, 2024 | New Jersey | W 3-0 | 2-0-0 |
| Date | OPP | Time / TV | Venue |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Toronto | 7:00 pm | Scotiabank Arena |
| Sep 28, 2024 | Toronto | 7:00 pm | Bell Centre |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Ottawa | 7:00 pm | Bell Centre |
| Oct 5, 2024 | Ottawa | 7:00 pm | Canadian Tire Centre |
FAQs on Montreal Canadiens
A. The Montreal Canadiens were founded in 1909, making them one of the oldest professional hockey teams in the world.
A. The Canadiens are part of the Eastern Conference and play in the Atlantic Division.
A. The team plays its home games at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec.
A. The Montreal Canadiens' team colors are red, white, and blue.
A. The Canadiens have won a record 24 Stanley Cups, the most in NHL history.
