1919–20 Montreal Canadiens season
| 1919–20 Montreal Canadiens | |
|---|---|
| League | 2nd (1st half), 3rd (2nd half) NHL |
| 1919–20 record | 8–4–0 (1st half), 5–7–0 (2nd half) |
| Goals for | 129 |
| Goals against | 113 |
| Team information | |
| General Manager | George Kennedy |
| Coach | Newsy Lalonde |
| Captain | Newsy Lalonde |
| Arena | Mount Royal Arena |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Newsy Lalonde (37) |
| Assists |
Didier Pitre (7) Louis Berlinquette (7) |
| Points | Newsy Lalonde (42) |
| Penalties in minutes | Bert Corbeau (59) |
| Wins | Georges Vezina (13) |
| Goals against average | Georges Vezina (4.66) |
The 1919–20 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 11th season and third as a member of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Canadiens opened their new Mount Royal Arena built to replace burnt-down Jubilee Rink.
The Toronto NHL franchise was now operated by a new group and known as the Toronto St. Patricks. A Quebec team was active this season, meaning a four-team league operated, and players from the Quebec NHA team were 'returned' to the new Quebec Bulldogs NHL team. The Canadiens lost Joe Malone and Jack McDonald to the Bulldogs.
Harry Cameron joined the Canadiens from Ottawa and Howard McNamara re-joined the Canadiens after not playing since 1917 with the Toronto 228th Battalion, and serving in the Canadian army. Don Smith, who had last played for the Canadiens in 1914–15, returned after serving in the army, last playing for the Montreal Wanderers in 1915–16.
The Mount Royal Arena was not ready for the start of the season, and the Canadiens started their season on the road. The home opener was held January 10, and Newsy Lalonde used the occasion to celebrate with six goals in a 14–7 drubbing of the Toronto St. Patricks.
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