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How many Stanley Cups have the Montreal Canadiens won? History of this NHL original six franchise
TL;DR
The Montreal Canadiens have won more Stanley Cups than any other NHL team. Their storied franchise continues to hold the record for the most championships in the league's history.
Key points
- Montreal Canadiens have won 24 Stanley Cups
- Most Stanley Cups in NHL history
- Franchise is one of the NHL's original six teams
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How many Stanley Cups have the Montreal Canadiens won? History of this NHL original six franchise originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Montreal Canadiens are as storied a franchise as you'll find in the National Hockey League.
They have won more Stanley Cups than any team in the history of the sport, and even though it's been a while, that's a mark they seem likely to retain.
They'd certainly like the chance to add to this record sooner rather than later.
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How many Stanley Cups have the Canadiens won?
Montreal has 24 Stanley Cup championships all time.
Technically, 23 of those came in the NHL. The first came in 1916, when they played in the NHA before this current league was founded.
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What years did the Canadiens win the Stanley Cup?
Q&A
How many Stanley Cups have the Montreal Canadiens won?
The Montreal Canadiens have won a total of 24 Stanley Cups, the most in NHL history.
When was the last time the Montreal Canadiens won the Stanley Cup?
The last time the Montreal Canadiens won the Stanley Cup was in 1993.
What makes the Montreal Canadiens a storied franchise in the NHL?
The Montreal Canadiens are considered a storied franchise due to their rich history, numerous championships, and being one of the original six teams in the NHL.
