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

The first hat-trick was recorded on this day in 1972. Find out which Hall of Famer accomplished it.

Habs history notes for Oct 21

On this day in Montreal Canadiens history: Richard's 500th goal

  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...

I will subtitle this piece, "Brushes with Hab - ness, media - ness, and wonderful day of learning about people involved in the game of hockey, while somehow losing my tour group inside the Bell...

Gerry McNeil may forever be remembered for one goal he allowed - Bill Barilko's legendary Stanley Cup winning shot in 1951. However, there was much more to McNeil's career than one goal allowed.B...

By the mid 1940's, the farm team system being set up by Canadiens GM Tommy Gorman was beginning to spread its tentacles both north and south of the border. Associations with several pro and semi -...

"Hockey is an art," explained Hall of Fame netminder Jacques Plante. "It requires speed, precision, and strength like other sports, but it also demands an extraordinary intelligence to develop a...

It is debatable whether Jacques Plante is the best goalie of all time, but there is little doubt that he is the most important. Plante will always be known as the man who introduced the art of...