California Golden Seals vs Montréal Canadiens Head-to-Head

Canadiens built their historical edge pre-2005, winning 24 of 26 decided meetings (92%) (plus 6 ties). 6 historical ties live in the all-time ledger, all predating the 2005 shootout rule. Canadiens have won 11 straight in this matchup, the longest active run in the series. Games average a 2.7-goal margin, with the largest blowout coming via Canadiens' 6-goal win. Across the last 17 decided meetings Canadiens hold a 16-1 edge, suggesting the modern balance leans their way. The 1970s produced the deepest sample with 32 recorded meetings, more than any other decade in the series. Most recent result: Canadiens won 4-1 on Mar 19, 1976.