What is the purpose of this list?
Q: What is the purpose of this list?
A: This list provides a complete record of all ice hockey players who have played for the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League (NHL) since 1917.
Q: How many players have appeared in at least one regular-season or playoff game with the Montreal Canadiens?
A: 709 players have appeared in at least one regular-season or playoff game with the Montreal Canadiens.
Q: When was the Montreal Canadiens founded?
A: The Montreal Canadiens were founded in 1909 as one of the founding members of the National Hockey Association (NHA).
Q: How many goaltenders and skaters are included on this list?
A: 71 goaltenders and 638 skaters (forwards and defencemen) are included on this list.
Q: Does this list include members of the team while they were part of NHA from 1909 to 1917?
A: No, this list does not include members of the team while they were part of NHA from 1909 to 1917.
Q: What information is provided about each player listed?
A: For each player listed, their statistics are provided through the end of 2013–14 NHL season and their first and last seasons with the team are indicated.
