1954–55 Montreal Canadiens season
The 1954–55 Montreal Canadiens season was the Canadiens' 46th season of play. The Canadiens finished in second place in the National Hockey League (NHL) with a record of 41 wins, 18 losses, and 11 ties for 93 points. In the playoffs, they defeated the Boston Bruins in five games in the semi-finals before falling to the Detroit Red Wings in seven games in the Stanley Cup Finals.
| 1954–55 Montreal Canadiens | |
|---|---|
| League | 2nd NHL |
| 1954–55 record | 41–18–11 |
| Goals for | 228 |
| Goals against | 157 |
| Team information | |
| General manager | Frank J. Selke |
| Coach | Dick Irvin |
| Captain | Emile Bouchard |
| Alternate captains | Maurice Richard |
| Arena | Montreal Forum |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Bernie Geoffrion and Maurice Richard (38) |
| Assists | Bert Olmstead (48) |
| Points | Bernie Geoffrion (75) |
| Penalty minutes | Maurice Richard (125) |
| Wins | Jacques Plante (33) |
| Goals against average | Jacques Plante (2.14) |
This season was notable for the suspension of Maurice "Rocket" Richard, Montreal's star player, by NHL president Clarence Campbell after a vicious fight with Boston defenceman Hal Laycoe and Richard punching an on-ice official. The suspension sparked a riot by angry Canadiens fans on March 17, 1955, during a game against the Red Wings (see below).
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