1970–71 Montreal Canadiens season
The 1970–71 Montreal Canadiens season was the club's 62nd season. After missing the playoffs in the previous season, the team rebounded to place third in the East Division, qualifying for the playoffs. Behind new star goalie Ken Dryden the team won their 17th Stanley Cup championship.
| 1970–71 Montreal Canadiens | |
|---|---|
Stanley Cup champions | |
| Division | 3rd East |
| 1970–71 record | 42–23–13 |
| Goals for | 291 |
| Goals against | 216 |
| Team information | |
| General manager | Sam Pollock |
| Coach | Claude Ruel (Oct–Dec) Al MacNeil (Dec–May) |
| Captain | Jean Beliveau |
| Alternate captains | John Ferguson Henri Richard |
| Arena | Montreal Forum |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Yvan Cournoyer (37) |
| Assists | Jean Beliveau (51) |
| Points | Jean Beliveau (76) |
| Penalty minutes | Pete Mahovlich (181) |
| Wins | Rogatien Vachon (23) |
| Goals against average | Rogatien Vachon (2.64) |
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