The series has stayed roughly even across eras: 40-43 since 2005.
Montréal Canadiens vs Philadelphia Flyers Head-to-Head
A virtually even rivalry in 251 all-time meetings.
At a glance
Montréal Canadiens vs Philadelphia Flyers insights
Flyers won 4-2 on Apr 14, 2026
37 playoff games between these franchises.
Canadiens built their historical edge pre-2005, winning 76 of 138 decided meetings (55%) (plus 30 ties). In the shootout era they are 40-43 against each other (48% Canadiens). 30 of their 251 meetings ended in ties, all from the pre-2005 regulation-tie era. Postseason history is deep: 37 playoff games between the two franchises. Flyers currently hold a 3-game winning streak between the teams. Games average a 2.3-goal margin, with the largest blowout coming via Canadiens' 9-goal win. The 1970s produced the deepest sample with 56 recorded meetings, more than any other decade in the series. Their first recorded meeting fell in 1967, so the rivalry has spanned 59 seasons of NHL history. Most recent result: Flyers won 4-2 on Apr 14, 2026.
Recent Games
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | PHI | MTL | 4–2 | PHI |
| Dec 16, 2025 | MTL | PHI | 1–4 | PHI |
| Nov 4, 2025 | MTL | PHI | 4–5 | PHI |
| Apr 5, 2025 | MTL | PHI | 3–2 | MTL |
| Mar 27, 2025 | PHI | MTL | 6–4 | PHI |
| Oct 27, 2024 | PHI | MTL | 3–4 | MTL |
| Apr 9, 2024 | MTL | PHI | 9–3 | MTL |
| Mar 28, 2024 | MTL | PHI | 4–1 | MTL |
| Jan 10, 2024 | PHI | MTL | 3–2 | PHI |
| Mar 28, 2023 | PHI | MTL | 3–2 | PHI |
All-Time Record
| Season ↓ | MTL ↕ | PHI ↕ | Games ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2024–25 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2023–24 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2022–23 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2021–22 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2019–20 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 2018–19 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2017–18 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2016–17 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2015–16 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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Methodology & Data Sources
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Montréal Canadiens and Philadelphia Flyers have played in the NHL since 1967.