1961–62 Montreal Canadiens | |
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Prince of Wales Trophy winners
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League | 1st NHL |
1961–62 record | 42–14–14 |
Goals for | 259 |
Goals against | 166 |
Team information | |
General Manager | Frank J. Selke |
Coach | Toe Blake |
Captain | Jean Beliveau |
Arena | Montreal Forum |
Team leaders | |
Goals | Claude Provost (33) |
Assists | Ralph Backstrom (38) |
Points | Ralph Backstrom (65) |
Penalties in minutes | Lou Fontinato (167) |
Wins | Jacques Plante (42) |
Goals against average | Jacques Plante (2.37) |
The 1961–62 Montreal Canadiens season was the 53rd season in franchise history. The team placed first in the regular season to qualify for the playoffs. The Canadiens were eliminated in semi-finals by the Chicago Black Hawks 4 games to 2.
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