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The Montreal Canadiens are one of the most storied and successful franchises in National Hockey League (NHL) history. Founded in 1909, they are an original member of the league and have won a record 24 Stanley Cup championships. The early years were marked by legends like the Cleghorn brothers Howie and Sprague, as well as Georges Vezina, the Canadiens' first great goaltender. The "Roaring Twenties" saw the first Stanley Cup triumphs in 1924 and 1930. After a brief drought in the 1930s, the most successful era began in 1944 with five consecutive title wins. Led by the "Punch Line" trio of Elmer Lach, Toe Blake and Maurice Richard, the "Habs" dominated the league. Further highlights included the dynasties of the 1950s and 1970s with icons like Jean Beliveau, Henri Richard, Guy Lafleur and Ken Dryden. Unforgettable are the battles with bitter rivals the Boston Bruins and the legendary saves of Patrick Roy. Today's young, up-and-coming core features talents like Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield. The passionate fans at the Bell Centre relentlessly spur on their Canadiens - the next big triumph seems only a matter of time.