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The number 16 has been worn by nine players for the Habs in over a 100 years of history, but only two make it to this list. Who wore it better?

The hockey world mourns the loss of Emile "Butch" Bouchard.

On this day in 1952, Canadiens center Elmer Lach emerged from the Rocket's shadow.

One of hockey's most famous lines made it's NHL debut on this day in 1943.

Which Habs HOFer scored his first NHL goal on this day in 1973?

This Day in Habs History: Oct 16

Elegant Elmer, the center of the Canadiens famed Punch Line, was a five time all-star, double Art Ross trophy winner and Hart Trophy winner during his 16 seasons with the team. Known for his...

  Montreal netminder Gerry McNeil replaced Jacques Plante after the first two games of the final between the Canadiens and Boston. Plante had won the first game of the series, but lost the...

  World War II had come to a conclusion, and the influx of 40 NHL players returning from military service changed the complexion of the National Hockey League considerably. The Montreal Canadiens...

  First place Montreal was facing the third place Toronto Maple Leafs in round one, while second place Detroit was challenged by the Chicago Blackhawks, the fourth place finishers during the...