1950–51 Montreal Canadiens | |
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League | 3rd NHL |
1950–51 record | 25–30–15 |
Goals for | 173 |
Goals against | 184 |
Team information | |
General Manager | Frank J. Selke |
Coach | Dick Irvin |
Captain | Emile Bouchard |
Arena | Montreal Forum |
Team leaders | |
Goals | Maurice Richard (42) |
Assists | Maurice Richard, Elmer Lach and Doug Harvey (24) |
Points | Maurice Richard (66) |
Penalties in minutes | Tom Johnson (128) |
Wins | Gerry McNeil (25) |
Goals against average | Gerry McNeill (2.63) |
The 1950–51 Montreal Canadiens season was the 42nd in franchise history. The team placed third in the regular season to qualify for the playoffs. The Canadiens lost in Stanley Cup final against Toronto Maple Leafs 4 games to 1. The five games were decided in overtime.
The Canadiens first played the Detroit Red Wings in the semi-finals. The first four games of the series was won by the visiting team. The Canadiens then won the last two to win the series four games to two to advance to the final against Toronto.
The Canadiens lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs four games to one.
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