1958–59 Montreal Canadiens | |
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Stanley Cup champions
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Prince of Wales Trophy winners
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League | 1st NHL |
1958–59 record | 39–18–13 |
Goals for | 258 |
Goals against | 158 |
Team information | |
General Manager | Frank J. Selke |
Coach | Toe Blake |
Captain | Maurice Richard |
Alternate captains | Doug Harvey |
Arena | Montreal Forum |
Team leaders | |
Goals | Jean Beliveau (45) |
Assists | Dickie Moore (55) |
Points | Dickie Moore (96) |
Penalties in minutes | Jean-Guy Talbot (77) |
Wins | Jacques Plante (38) |
Goals against average | Jacques Plante (2.16) |
The 1958–59 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 50th season of play. The Canadiens won the Stanley Cup for the fourth consecutive season, and the 11th time in club history.
Rocket Richard, hampered by injuries, did not score at all during the playoffs. Toronto was making its first finals appearance since 1951.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens
Montreal wins best-of-seven series 4 games to 1.
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