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A Century of Montreal Canadiens
The Hockey News has been providing the most comprehensive coverage of the world of hockey since 1947. In each issue, you'll find news, features and opinions about the NHL and leagues across North America and the world.
№ 87
The Eighty-seventh Season 1995-96 TOP STORY Dec. 2, 1995 is a day that will live in infamy for modern fans of the blue, blanc et rouge. It was on that day Patrick Roy, a godlike figure to followers of the team, gave up nine goals on 26 shots in an eventual 11-1 drubbing at the hands of the Red Wings; the worst home-ice loss in franchise history. After suffering the mock cheers of fans, Roy – on his way off the ice after finally getting the hook in the second period – told team president Ronald Corey, “It’s my last game in Montreal.” Four days later, Roy got his wish and was traded to Colorado, along with Mike Keane, for Jocelyn Thibault, Martin Rucinsky and Andrei Kovalenko. Saint Patrick, as he was known in Montreal,…
№ 66
The Sixty-sixth Season 1974-75 TOP STORY The return of Ken Dryden to the Canadiens net was a welcome sight to fans and team management, but a few more pleasant surprises – albeit, ones that didn’t include a league championship – were still ahead. One came in the form of a career offensive year from D-man Serge Savard, a steady defensive presence who prior to 1974-75 hadn’t contributed more than 12 goals or 39 points in a season. So when he put up 20 goals and 60 points, the team was relieved he had fully recovered from two broken legs in two seasons. The Habs also set a few records collectively in ’74-75: a new NHL record for consecutive road games without a loss (26), as well as a new team mark for most…
№ 91
The Ninety-first Season 1999-2000 TOP STORY May 27, 2000 is a day that lives in infamy for rabid Quebecois hockey fans. It was on this day a legion of followers lost their guiding light when Maurice ‘Rocket’ Richard passed away after a long battle with abdominal cancer. Richard was the first player to score 50 goals in 50 games – a feat not equaled for nearly 40 years – and was the NHL’s all-time goal-scoring leader with 544 until Gordie Howe surpassed that mark. The Rocket was a metaphoric ball of fire on the ice. His style and skill propelled him to iconic status. Richard was one of the earliest and most important links between hockey as a local, club game and its evolution into a North American big-league sport. His courage is…
№ 10
The Tenth Season 1918-19 TOP STORY The Habs made it back to the Stanley Cup final in 1919, but didn’t win it. In fact, nobody did. All because of one not-so-little bug. During 1918 and 1919 a pandemic known as the Spanish Flu tore its way across much of the globe, killing tens of millions worldwide and thousands in Canada. But by December of 1918, the outbreak seemed under control and the NHL season began on schedule. Led by goalie Georges Vezina and forwards Newsy Lalonde, Odie Cleghorn and Didier Pitre, the Habs advanced to the Cup final against the Pacific Coast Hockey Association’s Seattle Metropolitans. The series was a back-and-forth affair, with each team winning two of the first five games (Game 4 ended in a tie). The deciding contest was scheduled for…
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