The Montreal Canadiens, also known as the Habs, is a professional ice hockey team that competes under the Eastern Conference as a member of the Atlantic Division in the National Hockey League (NHL). Established in 1909, the Canadiens are the oldest continuously operating professional ice hockey team worldwide. They are also recognized as one of the "Original Six" teams and predate the founding of the NHL.
The team is currently owned by the Molson family and plays its home games at the Ball Centre. The team used to previously play at the iconic Montreal Forum which witnessed many of their storied Stanley Cup wins. The team currently has 24 Stanley Cups to their name, making them the most dominant team in the competition's history.
Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup History-
The Montreal Canadiens have claimed the majority of the Stanley Cups in the competition’s history. They have a total of 24 Stanley Cups, making them a force to be reckoned with in the NHL.
One of their iconic moments during the 1953 Stanley Cup Finals featured the legendary Maurice "Rocket" Richard when he scored the winning goal against the Boston Bruins. Another memorable event occurred during the 1976 Stanley Cup Final where they recorded a remarkable playoff season, losing only two games and claiming the prestigious cup. The season featured stars like Guy Lafleur and Ken Dryden.
Notably, they won 17 Stanley Cups between the 1950s and the 1980s. They also claimed five consecutive Stanley Cups from 1956 to 1960. Legends like Henri Richard, Jean Beliveau, Maurice Richard and Jean-Guy-Talbot contributed a lot to the team's success in those years.
Their last Stanley Cup victory can in 1993 and it's been nearly 30 years since they last won a Stanley Cup. They will be looking forward to breaking the playoff jinx and bringing home the glory of the past. Apart from the 24 Stanley Cup victories, the Montreal Canadiens have won 24 divisional championships and eight conference championships.
How many Stanley Cups have the Montreal Canadiens won?
The Montreal Canadiens is the most successful franchise in the NHL, having won 24 Stanley Cups. Notably, they were considered the strongest team of the late 1950s and won five consecutive Stanley Cup championships between 1956-1960.
A table summarizing Montreal Canadiens’ Stanley Cup Victories’ is given below:
| Seasons | Winning team | Opponent team | Scoreline |
| 1915–16 | Montreal Canadiens | Portland Rosebuds | 3-2 |
| 1923–24 | Montreal Canadiens | Calgary Tigers | 2-0 |
| 1929–30 | Montreal Canadiens | Boston Bruins | 2-0 |
| 1930–31 | Montreal Canadiens | Chicago Blackhawks | 3-2 |
| 1943–44 | Montreal Canadiens | Chicago Blackhawks | 4-0 |
| 1945–46 | Montreal Canadiens | Boston Bruins | 4-1 |
| 1952–53 | Montreal Canadiens | Boston Bruins | 4-1 |
| 1955–56 | Montreal Canadiens | Detroit Red Wings | 4-1 |
| 1956–57 | Montreal Canadiens | Boston Bruins | 4-1 |
| 1957–58 | Montreal Canadiens | Boston Bruins | 4-2 |
| 1958–59 | Montreal Canadiens | Toronto Maple Leafs | 4-1 |
| 1959–60 | Montreal Canadiens | Toronto Maple Leafs | 4-0 |
| 1964–65 | Montreal Canadiens | Chicago Blackhawks | 4-3 |
| 1965–66 | Montreal Canadiens | Detroit Red Wings | 4-2 |
| 1967–68 | Montreal Canadiens | St. Louis Blues | 4-0 |
| 1968–69 | Montreal Canadiens | St. Louis Blues | 4-0 |
| 1970–71 | Montreal Canadiens | Chicago Blackhawks | 4-3 |
| 1972–73 | Montreal Canadiens | Chicago Blackhawks | 4-2 |
| 1975–76 | Montreal Canadiens | Philadelphia Flyers | 4-0 |
| 1976–77 | Montreal Canadiens | Boston Bruins | 4-0 |
| 1977–78 | Montreal Canadiens | Boston Bruins | 4-2 |
| 1978–79 | Montreal Canadiens | New York Rangers | 4-1 |
| 1985–86 | Montreal Canadiens | Calgary flames | 4-1 |
| 1992–93 | Montreal Canadiens | Los Angeles Kings | 4-1 |
FAQ's Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup Wins
A. The Montreal Canadiens is the most successful franchise in the NHL, having won 24 Stanley Cups.
A. Yes, the Montreal Canadiens claimed five consecutive Stanley Cups from 1956 to 1960.
A. Apart from the 24 Stanley Cup victories, the Montreal Canadiens have won 24 divisional championships and eight conference championships.
A. The Montreal Canadiens were established in 1909. The team is recognized as one of the "Original Six" teams.
A. Legendary players like Maurice Richard, Guy Lafleur and Ken Dryden contributed a lot to the success of the Montreal Canadiens.
