1971–72 Montreal Canadiens season
| 1971–72 Montreal Canadiens | |
|---|---|
| Division | 3rd East |
| 1971–72 record | 46–16–16 |
| Goals for | 307 |
| Goals against | 205 |
| Team information | |
| General Manager | Sam Pollock |
| Coach | Scotty Bowman |
| Captain | Henri Richard |
| Arena | Montreal Forum |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Yvan Cournoyer (47) |
| Assists | Frank Mahovlich (53) |
| Points | Frank Mahovlich (96) |
| Penalties in minutes | Pete Mahovlich (103) |
| Plus/minus | J. C. Tremblay (+52) |
| Wins | Ken Dryden (39) |
| Goals against average | Ken Dryden (2.24) |
The 1971–72 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 63rd season of play. The Canadiens qualified for the playoffs but were eliminated in the first round.
After winning the Stanley Cup the previous season, the Canadiens could not repeat. The Canadiens lost to the New York Rangers in the first round, losing four games to two.
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