# List of Montreal Canadiens seasons

The Montreal Canadiens (French: Les Canadiens de Montréal) are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. They are members of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL) and are one of the Original Six teams of the league. The club is officially known as le Club de hockey Canadien. Founded in 1909, they have played a total of 114 seasons, eight with the National Hockey Association (NHA) and 106 with the NHA's successor, the NHL. They are the only club to have played every season for both leagues and the only active NHL team to pre-date the founding of that league. They have won the Stanley Cup 24 times, once under the NHA and 23 times since the founding of the NHL, and have also won 11 O'Brien Cup titles, 24 division championships, and eight conference championships. Overall they have the most games played, most wins, most ties, most points, most years in the playoffs, most division championships, and most Stanley Cup championships of any team in the NHL.

## Table key

Key of colors and symbols :
| Color/symbol | Explanation |
| † | Stanley Cup champions |
| ‡ | Conference champions |
| § | O'Brien Cup champions |
| ↑ | Division champions |
| # | Led league in points |
Key of terms and abbreviations :
| Term or abbreviation | Definition |
| Finish | Final position in division or league standings |
| GP | Number of games played |
| W | Number of wins |
| L | Number of losses |
| T | Number of ties |
| OT | Number of losses in overtime (since the 1999–2000 season) |
| Pts | Number of points |
| GF | Goals for (goals scored by the Canadiens) |
| GA | Goals against (goals scored by the Canadiens' opponents) |
| — | Does not apply |
| TG | Two-game total goals series |

## NHA (1910–1917)

From 1909–10 until 1916–17 the Canadiens played 8 seasons in the National Hockey Association (NHA). They qualified for the postseason three times and won two NHA championships as well as their first Stanley Cup title.
Montreal Canadiens NHA regular season and postseason statistics and results, 1910–1917 :
| NHA season | Canadiens season | Regular season | Regular season | Regular season | Regular season | Regular season | Regular season | Regular season | Regular season | Postseason | Postseason | Postseason | Postseason | Postseason | Postseason | Postseason |
| NHA season | Canadiens season | Finish | GP | W | L | T | PTS | GF | GA | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Result |
| 1910 | 1909–10 | 7th | 12 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 59 | 100 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 1910–11 | 1910–11 | 2nd | 16 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 66 | 62 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 1911–12 | 1911–12 | 4th | 18 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 59 | 66 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 1912–13 | 1912–13 | 5th | 20 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 83 | 81 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 1913–14 | 1913–14 | 2nd | 20 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 26# | 85 | 65 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | Lost in NHA Finals, 2–6 (TG) (Blueshirts) |
| 1914–15 | 1914–15 | 6th | 20 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 65 | 81 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 1915–16 | 1915–16 | 1st§ | 24 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 33# | 104 | 76 | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | 15 | 13 | Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 3–2 (Rosebuds)† |
| 1916–17 | 1916–17 | 1st§ | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 58 | 38 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 29 | Won in NHA Finals, 7–6 (TG) (Senators) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 1–3 (Metropolitans) |
| 1916–17 | 1916–17 | 3rd§ | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 31 | 42 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 29 | Won in NHA Finals, 7–6 (TG) (Senators) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 1–3 (Metropolitans) |
| Totals, 1910–1917 | Totals, 1910–1917 | | 150 | 72 | 77 | 1 | 145 | 610 | 611 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 35 | 48 | |

### Notes (1910–1917)

* $^a$ The Canadiens finished the 1913–14 season tied with the Toronto Blueshirts. The Blueshirts won the playoff and so the Canadiens finished in second place.
* $^b$ From the 1910 season to the 1916–17 season, the O'Brien Cup was awarded to the champion of the NHA.
* $^c$ The 1916–17 NHA season was played in two half seasons. Montreal qualified for the two-game total-goal playoff by winning the first half of the schedule.

## NHL

| Season | Canadiens season | Conference | Division | Regular season | Regular season | Regular season | Regular season | Regular season | Regular season | Regular season | Regular season | Regular season | Postseason | Postseason | Postseason | Postseason | Postseason | Postseason | Postseason |
| Season | Canadiens season | Conference | Division | Finish | GP | W | L | T | OT | Pts | GF | GA | GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | Result |
| 1917–18 | 1917–18 | — | — | 1st | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 | — | 20# | 81 | 47 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 10 | Lost in NHL Finals, 7–10 (TG) (Arenas) |
| 1917–18 | 1917–18 | — | — | 3rd | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | — | 6 | 34 | 37 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 10 | Lost in NHL Finals, 7–10 (TG) (Arenas) |
| 1918–19 | 1918–19 | — | — | 1st§ | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | — | 14# | 57 | 50 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 36 | 37 | Won in NHL Finals, 4–1 (Senators) Series suspended Stanley Cup Finals, 2–2–1 (Metropolitans) |
| 1918–19 | 1918–19 | — | — | 2nd§ | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | — | 6 | 31 | 28 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 36 | 37 | Won in NHL Finals, 4–1 (Senators) Series suspended Stanley Cup Finals, 2–2–1 (Metropolitans) |
| 1919–20 | 1919–20 | — | — | 2nd | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | — | 16 | 62 | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 1919–20 | 1919–20 | — | — | 3rd | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | — | 10 | 67 | 62 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 1920–21 | 1920–21 | — | — | 3rd | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | — | 8 | 37 | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 1920–21 | 1920–21 | — | — | 2nd | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | — | 18 | 75 | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 1921–22 | 1921–22 | — | — | 3rd | 24 | 12 | 11 | 1 | — | 25 | 88 | 94 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 1922–23 | 1922–23 | — | — | 2nd | 24 | 13 | 9 | 2 | — | 28 | 73 | 61 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | Lost in NHL Finals, 2–3 (TG) (Senators) |
| 1923–24 | 1923–24 | — | — | 2nd§ | 24 | 13 | 11 | 0 | — | 26 | 59 | 48 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 6 | Won in NHL Finals, 5–2 (TG) (Senators) Won in Stanley Cup semifinals, 2–0 (Van. Maroons) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 2–0 (Tigers)† |
| 1924–25 | 1924–25 | — | — | 3rd§ | 30 | 17 | 11 | 2 | — | 36 | 93 | 56 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 18 | Won in NHL semifinals, 5–2 (TG) (St. Patricks) Winner of NHL semifinals declared league champion after Hamilton Tigers suspended due to financial dispute Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 1–3 (Cougars) |
| 1925–26 | 1925–26 | — | — | 7th | 36 | 11 | 24 | 1 | — | 23 | 79 | 108 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 1926–27 | 1926–27 | — | Canadian | 2nd | 44 | 28 | 14 | 2 | — | 58 | 99 | 67 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | Won in quarterfinals, 2–1 (TG) (Mtl. Maroons) Lost in semifinals, 1–5 (TG) (Senators) |
| 1927–28 | 1927–28 | — | Canadian↑ | 1st§ | 44 | 26 | 11 | 7 | — | 59# | 116 | 48 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Lost in semifinals, 2–3 (TG) (Mtl. Maroons) |
| 1928–29 | 1928–29 | — | Canadian↑ | 1st§ | 44 | 22 | 7 | 15 | — | 59# | 71 | 43 | 3 | 0 | 3 | — | 2 | 5 | Lost in semifinals, 0–3 (Bruins) |
| 1929–30 | 1929–30 | — | Canadian | 2nd | 44 | 21 | 14 | 9 | — | 51 | 142 | 114 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 6 | Won in quarterfinals, 3–2 (TG) (Black Hawks) Won in semifinals, 2–0 (Rangers) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 2–0 (Bruins)† |
| 1930–31 | 1930–31 | — | Canadian↑ | 1st§ | 44 | 26 | 10 | 8 | — | 60 | 129 | 89 | 10 | 6 | 4 | — | 24 | 21 | Won in semifinals, 3–2 (Bruins) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 3–2 (Black Hawks)† |
| 1931–32 | 1931–32 | — | Canadian↑ | 1st§ | 48 | 25 | 16 | 7 | — | 57# | 128 | 111 | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | 9 | 13 | Lost in semifinals, 1–3 (Rangers) |
| 1932–33 | 1932–33 | — | Canadian | 3rd | 48 | 18 | 25 | 5 | — | 41 | 92 | 115 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | Lost in quarterfinals, 5–8 (TG) (Rangers) |
| 1933–34 | 1933–34 | — | Canadian | 2nd | 48 | 22 | 20 | 6 | — | 50 | 99 | 101 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | Lost in quarterfinals, 3–4 (TG) (Black Hawks) |
| 1934–35 | 1934–35 | — | Canadian | 3rd | 48 | 19 | 23 | 6 | — | 44 | 110 | 145 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | Lost in quarterfinals, 5–6 (TG) (Rangers) |
| 1935–36 | 1935–36 | — | Canadian | 4th | 48 | 11 | 26 | 11 | — | 33 | 82 | 123 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 1936–37 | 1936–37 | — | Canadian↑ | 1st§ | 48 | 24 | 18 | 6 | — | 54 | 115 | 111 | 5 | 2 | 3 | — | 8 | 13 | Lost in semifinals, 2–3 (Red Wings) |
| 1937–38 | 1937–38 | — | Canadian | 3rd | 48 | 18 | 17 | 13 | — | 49 | 123 | 128 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 8 | 11 | Lost in quarterfinals, 1–2 (Black Hawks) |
| 1938–39 | 1938–39 | — | — | 6th | 48 | 15 | 24 | 9 | — | 39 | 115 | 146 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 5 | 8 | Lost in quarterfinals, 1–2 (Red Wings) |
| 1939–40 | 1939–40 | — | — | 7th | 48 | 10 | 33 | 5 | — | 25 | 90 | 167 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 1940–41 | 1940–41 | — | — | 6th | 48 | 16 | 26 | 6 | — | 38 | 121 | 147 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 7 | 8 | Lost in quarterfinals, 1–2 (Black Hawks) |
| 1941–42 | 1941–42 | — | — | 6th | 48 | 18 | 27 | 3 | — | 39 | 134 | 173 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 8 | 8 | Lost in quarterfinals, 1–2 (Red Wings) |
| 1942–43 | 1942–43 | — | — | 4th | 50 | 19 | 19 | 12 | — | 50 | 181 | 191 | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | 17 | 18 | Lost in semifinals, 1–4 (Bruins) |
| 1943–44 | 1943–44 | — | — | 1st | 50 | 38 | 5 | 7 | — | 83# | 234 | 109 | 9 | 8 | 1 | — | 39 | 14 | Won in semifinals, 4–1 (Maple Leafs) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–0 (Black Hawks)† |
| 1944–45 | 1944–45 | — | — | 1st | 50 | 38 | 8 | 4 | — | 80# | 228 | 121 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 21 | 15 | Lost in semifinals, 2–4 (Maple Leafs) |
| 1945–46 | 1945–46 | — | — | 1st | 50 | 28 | 17 | 5 | — | 61# | 172 | 134 | 9 | 8 | 1 | — | 45 | 20 | Won in semifinals, 4–0 (Black Hawks) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–1 (Bruins)† |
| 1946–47 | 1946–47 | — | — | 1st§ | 60 | 34 | 16 | 10 | — | 78# | 189 | 138 | 11 | 6 | 5 | — | 29 | 23 | Won in semifinals, 4–1 (Bruins) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 2–4 (Maple Leafs) |
| 1947–48 | 1947–48 | — | — | 5th | 60 | 20 | 29 | 11 | — | 51 | 147 | 169 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 1948–49 | 1948–49 | — | — | 3rd | 60 | 28 | 23 | 9 | — | 65 | 152 | 126 | 7 | 3 | 4 | — | 14 | 17 | Lost in semifinals, 3–4 (Red Wings) |
| 1949–50 | 1949–50 | — | — | 2nd | 70 | 29 | 22 | 19 | — | 77 | 172 | 150 | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | 7 | 15 | Lost in semifinals, 1–4 (Rangers) |
| 1950–51 | 1950–51 | — | — | 3rd | 70 | 25 | 30 | 15 | — | 65 | 173 | 184 | 11 | 5 | 6 | — | 23 | 25 | Won in semifinals, 4–2 (Red Wings) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 1–4 (Maple Leafs) |
| 1951–52 | 1951–52 | — | — | 2nd | 70 | 34 | 26 | 10 | — | 78 | 195 | 164 | 11 | 4 | 7 | — | 20 | 23 | Won in semifinals, 4–3 (Bruins) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 0–4 (Red Wings) |
| 1952–53 | 1952–53 | — | — | 2nd | 70 | 28 | 23 | 19 | — | 75 | 155 | 148 | 12 | 8 | 4 | — | 34 | 23 | Won in semifinals, 4–3 (Black Hawks) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–1 (Bruins)† |
| 1953–54 | 1953–54 | — | — | 2nd | 70 | 35 | 24 | 11 | — | 81 | 195 | 141 | 11 | 7 | 4 | — | 28 | 18 | Won in semifinals, 4–0 (Bruins) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 3–4 (Red Wings) |
| 1954–55 | 1954–55 | — | — | 2nd | 70 | 41 | 18 | 11 | — | 93 | 228 | 157 | 12 | 7 | 5 | — | 36 | 36 | Won in semifinals, 4–1 (Bruins) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 3–4 (Red Wings) |
| 1955–56 | 1955–56 | — | — | 1st | 70 | 45 | 15 | 10 | — | 100# | 222 | 131 | 10 | 8 | 2 | — | 42 | 18 | Won in semifinals, 4–1 (Rangers) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–1 (Red Wings)† |
| 1956–57 | 1956–57 | — | — | 2nd | 70 | 35 | 23 | 12 | — | 82 | 210 | 155 | 10 | 8 | 2 | — | 37 | 18 | Won in semifinals, 4–1 (Rangers) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–1 (Bruins)† |
| 1957–58 | 1957–58 | — | — | 1st | 70 | 43 | 17 | 10 | — | 96# | 250 | 158 | 10 | 8 | 2 | — | 35 | 20 | Won in semifinals, 4–0 (Red Wings) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–2 (Bruins)† |
| 1958–59 | 1958–59 | — | — | 1st | 70 | 39 | 18 | 13 | — | 91# | 258 | 158 | 11 | 8 | 3 | — | 39 | 28 | Won in semifinals, 4–2 (Black Hawks) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–1 (Maple Leafs)† |
| 1959–60 | 1959–60 | — | — | 1st | 70 | 40 | 18 | 12 | — | 92# | 255 | 178 | 8 | 8 | 0 | — | 29 | 11 | Won in semifinals, 4–0 (Black Hawks) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–0 (Maple Leafs)† |
| 1960–61 | 1960–61 | — | — | 1st | 70 | 41 | 19 | 10 | — | 92# | 254 | 188 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 15 | 16 | Lost in semifinals, 2–4 (Black Hawks) |
| 1961–62 | 1961–62 | — | — | 1st | 70 | 42 | 14 | 14 | — | 98# | 259 | 166 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 13 | 19 | Lost in semifinals, 2–4 (Black Hawks) |
| 1962–63 | 1962–63 | — | — | 3rd | 70 | 28 | 19 | 23 | — | 79 | 225 | 183 | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | 6 | 14 | Lost in semifinals, 1–4 (Maple Leafs) |
| 1963–64 | 1963–64 | — | — | 1st | 70 | 36 | 21 | 13 | — | 85# | 209 | 167 | 7 | 3 | 4 | — | 14 | 17 | Lost in semifinals, 3–4 (Maple Leafs) |
| 1964–65 | 1964–65 | — | — | 2nd | 70 | 36 | 23 | 11 | — | 83 | 211 | 185 | 13 | 8 | 5 | — | 35 | 26 | Won in semifinals, 4–2 (Maple Leafs) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–3 (Black Hawks)† |
| 1965–66 | 1965–66 | — | — | 1st | 70 | 41 | 21 | 8 | — | 90# | 239 | 173 | 10 | 8 | 2 | — | 33 | 20 | Won in semifinals, 4–0 (Maple Leafs) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–2 (Red Wings)† |
| 1966–67 | 1966–67 | — | — | 2nd | 70 | 32 | 25 | 13 | — | 77 | 202 | 188 | 10 | 6 | 4 | — | 30 | 25 | Won in semifinals, 4–0 (Rangers) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 2–4 (Maple Leafs) |
| 1967–68 | 1967–68 | — | East↑ | 1st | 74 | 42 | 22 | 10 | — | 94# | 236 | 167 | 13 | 12 | 1 | — | 48 | 25 | Won in quarterfinals, 4–0 (Bruins) Won in semifinals, 4–1 (Black Hawks) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–0 (Blues)† |
| 1968–69 | 1968–69 | — | East↑ | 1st | 76 | 46 | 19 | 11 | — | 103# | 271 | 202 | 14 | 12 | 2 | — | 43 | 26 | Won in quarterfinals, 4–0 (Rangers) Won in semifinals, 4–2 (Bruins) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–0 (Blues)† |
| 1969–70 | 1969–70 | — | East | 5th | 76 | 38 | 22 | 16 | — | 92 | 244 | 201 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 1970–71 | 1970–71 | — | East | 3rd | 78 | 42 | 23 | 13 | — | 97 | 291 | 216 | 20 | 12 | 8 | — | 75 | 63 | Won in quarterfinals, 4–3 (Bruins) Won in semifinals, 4–2 (North Stars) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–3 (Black Hawks)† |
| 1971–72 | 1971–72 | — | East | 3rd | 78 | 46 | 16 | 16 | — | 108 | 307 | 205 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 14 | 19 | Lost in quarterfinals, 2–4 (Rangers) |
| 1972–73 | 1972–73 | — | East↑ | 1st | 78 | 52 | 10 | 16 | — | 120# | 329 | 184 | 17 | 12 | 5 | — | 73 | 52 | Won in quarterfinals, 4–2 (Sabres) Won in semifinals, 4–1 (Flyers) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–2 (Black Hawks)† |
| 1973–74 | 1973–74 | — | East | 2nd | 78 | 45 | 24 | 9 | — | 99 | 293 | 240 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 17 | 21 | Lost in quarterfinals, 2–4 (Rangers) |
| 1974–75 | 1974–75 | Wales | Norris↑ | 1st | 80 | 47 | 14 | 19 | — | 113# | 374 | 225 | 11 | 6 | 5 | — | 49 | 30 | Won in quarterfinals, 4–1 (Canucks) Lost in semifinals, 2–4 (Sabres) |
| 1975–76 | 1975–76 | Wales‡ | Norris↑ | 1st | 80 | 58 | 11 | 11 | — | 127# | 337 | 174 | 13 | 12 | 1 | — | 44 | 26 | Won in quarterfinals, 4–0 (Black Hawks) Won in semifinals, 4–1 (Islanders) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–0 (Flyers)† |
| 1976–77 | 1976–77 | Wales‡ | Norris↑ | 1st | 80 | 60 | 8 | 12 | — | 132# | 387 | 171 | 14 | 12 | 2 | — | 54 | 23 | Won in quarterfinals, 4–0 (Blues) Won in semifinals, 4–2 (Islanders) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–0 (Bruins)† |
| 1977–78 | 1977–78 | Wales‡ | Norris↑ | 1st | 80 | 59 | 10 | 11 | — | 129# | 359 | 183 | 15 | 12 | 3 | — | 58 | 29 | Won in quarterfinals, 4–1 (Red Wings) Won in semifinals, 4–0 (Maple Leafs) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–2 (Bruins)† |
| 1978–79 | 1978–79 | Wales‡ | Norris↑ | 1st | 80 | 52 | 17 | 11 | — | 115 | 337 | 204 | 16 | 12 | 4 | — | 63 | 41 | Won in quarterfinals, 4–0 (Maple Leafs) Won in semifinals, 4–3 (Bruins) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–1 (Rangers)† |
| 1979–80 | 1979–80 | Wales | Norris↑ | 1st | 80 | 47 | 20 | 13 | — | 107 | 328 | 240 | 10 | 6 | 4 | — | 39 | 26 | Won in preliminary round, 3–0 (Whalers) Lost in quarterfinals, 3–4 (North Stars) |
| 1980–81 | 1980–81 | Wales‡ | Norris↑ | 1st | 80 | 45 | 22 | 13 | — | 103 | 332 | 232 | 3 | 0 | 3 | — | 6 | 15 | Lost in preliminary round, 0–3 (Oilers) |
| 1981–82 | 1981–82 | Wales | Adams↑ | 1st | 80 | 46 | 17 | 17 | — | 109 | 360 | 223 | 5 | 2 | 3 | — | 16 | 11 | Lost in division semifinals, 2–3 (Nordiques) |
| 1982–83 | 1982–83 | Wales | Adams | 2nd | 80 | 42 | 24 | 14 | — | 98 | 350 | 286 | 3 | 0 | 3 | — | 2 | 8 | Lost in division semifinals, 0–3 (Sabres) |
| 1983–84 | 1983–84 | Wales | Adams | 4th | 80 | 35 | 40 | 5 | — | 75 | 286 | 295 | 15 | 9 | 6 | — | 42 | 32 | Won in division semifinals, 3–0 (Bruins) Won in division finals, 4–2 (Nordiques) Lost in conference finals, 2–4 (Islanders) |
| 1984–85 | 1984–85 | Wales | Adams↑ | 1st | 80 | 41 | 27 | 12 | — | 94 | 309 | 262 | 12 | 6 | 6 | — | 43 | 41 | Won in division semifinals, 3–2 (Bruins) Lost division finals, 3–4 (Nordiques) |
| 1985–86 | 1985–86 | Wales‡ | Adams | 2nd | 80 | 40 | 33 | 7 | — | 87 | 330 | 280 | 20 | 15 | 5 | — | 56 | 41 | Won in division semifinals, 3–0 (Bruins) Won in division finals, 4–3 (Whalers) Won in conference finals, 4–1 (Rangers) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–1 (Flames)† |
| 1986–87 | 1986–87 | Wales | Adams | 2nd | 80 | 41 | 29 | 10 | — | 92 | 277 | 241 | 17 | 10 | 7 | — | 67 | 54 | Won in division semifinals, 4–0 (Bruins) Won in division finals, 4–3 (Nordiques) Lost in conference finals, 2–4 (Flyers) |
| 1987–88 | 1987–88 | Wales | Adams↑ | 1st | 80 | 45 | 22 | 13 | — | 103 | 298 | 238 | 11 | 5 | 6 | — | 33 | 35 | Won in division semifinals, 4–2 (Whalers) Lost in division finals, 1–4 (Bruins) |
| 1988–89 | 1988–89 | Wales‡ | Adams↑ | 1st | 80 | 53 | 18 | 9 | — | 115 | 315 | 218 | 21 | 14 | 7 | — | 67 | 51 | Won in division semifinals, 4–0 (Whalers) Won in division finals, 4–1 (Bruins) Won in conference finals, 4–2 (Flyers) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 2–4 (Flames) |
| 1989–90 | 1989–90 | Wales | Adams | 3rd | 80 | 41 | 28 | 11 | — | 93 | 288 | 234 | 11 | 5 | 6 | — | 29 | 29 | Won in division semifinals, 4–2 (Sabres) Lost in division finals, 1–4 (Bruins) |
| 1990–91 | 1990–91 | Wales | Adams | 2nd | 80 | 39 | 30 | 11 | — | 89 | 273 | 249 | 13 | 7 | 6 | — | 47 | 42 | Won in division semifinals, 4–2 (Sabres) Lost in division finals, 3–4 (Bruins) |
| 1991–92 | 1991–92 | Wales | Adams↑ | 1st | 80 | 41 | 28 | 11 | — | 93 | 267 | 207 | 11 | 4 | 7 | — | 29 | 32 | Won in division semifinals, 4–3 (Whalers) Lost division finals, 0–4 (Bruins) |
| 1992–93 | 1992–93 | Wales‡ | Adams | 3rd | 84 | 48 | 30 | 6 | — | 102 | 326 | 280 | 20 | 16 | 4 | — | 66 | 51 | Won in division semifinals, 4–2 (Nordiques) Won in division finals, 4–0 (Sabres) Won in conference finals, 4–1 (Islanders) Won in Stanley Cup Finals, 4–1 (Kings)† |
| 1993–94 | 1993–94 | Eastern | Northeast | 3rd | 84 | 41 | 29 | 14 | — | 96 | 283 | 248 | 7 | 3 | 4 | — | 20 | 22 | Lost in conference quarterfinals, 3–4 (Bruins) |
| 1994–95 | 1994–95 | Eastern | Northeast | 6th | 48 | 18 | 23 | 7 | — | 43 | 125 | 148 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 1995–96 | 1995–96 | Eastern | Northeast | 3rd | 82 | 40 | 32 | 10 | — | 90 | 265 | 248 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 17 | 19 | Lost in conference quarterfinals, 2–4 (Rangers) |
| 1996–97 | 1996–97 | Eastern | Northeast | 4th | 82 | 31 | 36 | 15 | — | 77 | 249 | 276 | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | 11 | 22 | Lost in conference quarterfinals, 1–4 (Devils) |
| 1997–98 | 1997–98 | Eastern | Northeast | 4th | 82 | 37 | 32 | 13 | — | 87 | 235 | 208 | 10 | 4 | 6 | — | 28 | 32 | Won in conference quarterfinals, 4–2 (Penguins) Lost in conference semifinals, 0–4 (Sabres) |
| 1998–99 | 1998–99 | Eastern | Northeast | 5th | 82 | 32 | 39 | 11 | — | 75 | 184 | 209 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 1999–2000 | 1999–2000 | Eastern | Northeast | 4th | 82 | 35 | 34 | 9 | 4 | 83 | 196 | 194 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 2000–01 | 2000–01 | Eastern | Northeast | 5th | 82 | 28 | 40 | 8 | 6 | 70 | 206 | 232 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 2001–02 | 2001–02 | Eastern | Northeast | 4th | 82 | 36 | 31 | 12 | 3 | 87 | 207 | 209 | 12 | 6 | 6 | — | 32 | 39 | Won in conference quarterfinals, 4–2 (Bruins) Lost in conference semifinals, 2–4 (Hurricanes) |
| 2002–03 | 2002–03 | Eastern | Northeast | 4th | 82 | 30 | 35 | 8 | 9 | 77 | 206 | 234 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 2003–04 | 2003–04 | Eastern | Northeast | 4th | 82 | 41 | 30 | 7 | 4 | 93 | 208 | 192 | 11 | 4 | 7 | — | 24 | 28 | Won in conference quarterfinals, 4–3 (Bruins) Lost in conference semifinals, 0–4 (Lightning) |
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| 2005–06 | 2005–06 | Eastern | Northeast | 3rd | 82 | 42 | 31 | — | 9 | 93 | 243 | 247 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 17 | 15 | Lost in conference quarterfinals, 2–4 (Hurricanes) |
| 2006–07 | 2006–07 | Eastern | Northeast | 4th | 82 | 42 | 34 | — | 6 | 90 | 245 | 256 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 2007–08 | 2007–08 | Eastern | Northeast↑ | 1st | 82 | 47 | 25 | — | 10 | 104 | 262 | 222 | 12 | 5 | 7 | — | 33 | 35 | Won in conference quarterfinals, 4–3 (Bruins) Lost in conference semifinals, 1–4 (Flyers) |
| 2008–09 | 2008–09 | Eastern | Northeast | 2nd | 82 | 41 | 30 | — | 11 | 93 | 249 | 247 | 4 | 0 | 4 | — | 6 | 17 | Lost in conference quarterfinals, 0–4 (Bruins) |
| 2009–10 | 2009–10 | Eastern | Northeast | 4th | 82 | 39 | 33 | — | 10 | 88 | 217 | 223 | 19 | 9 | 10 | — | 46 | 57 | Won in conference quarterfinals, 4–3 (Capitals) Won in conference semifinals, 4–3 (Penguins) Lost in conference finals, 1–4 (Flyers) |
| 2010–11 | 2010–11 | Eastern | Northeast | 2nd | 82 | 44 | 30 | — | 8 | 96 | 216 | 209 | 7 | 3 | 4 | — | 17 | 17 | Lost in conference quarterfinals, 3–4 (Bruins) |
| 2011–12 | 2011–12 | Eastern | Northeast | 5th | 82 | 31 | 35 | — | 16 | 78 | 212 | 226 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 2012–13 | 2012–13 | Eastern | Northeast↑ | 1st | 48 | 29 | 14 | — | 5 | 63 | 149 | 126 | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | 9 | 20 | Lost in conference quarterfinals, 1–4 (Senators) |
| 2013–14 | 2013–14 | Eastern | Atlantic | 3rd | 82 | 46 | 28 | — | 8 | 100 | 215 | 204 | 17 | 10 | 7 | — | 51 | 46 | Won in first round, 4–0 (Lightning) Won in second round, 4–3 (Bruins) Lost in conference finals, 2–4 (Rangers) |
| 2014–15 | 2014–15 | Eastern | Atlantic↑ | 1st | 82 | 50 | 22 | — | 10 | 110 | 221 | 189 | 12 | 6 | 6 | — | 25 | 29 | Won in first round, 4–2 (Senators) Lost in second round, 2–4 (Lightning) |
| 2015–16 | 2015–16 | Eastern | Atlantic | 6th | 82 | 38 | 38 | — | 6 | 82 | 221 | 236 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 2016–17 | 2016–17 | Eastern | Atlantic↑ | 1st | 82 | 47 | 26 | — | 9 | 103 | 226 | 200 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 11 | 14 | Lost in first round, 2–4 (Rangers) |
| 2017–18 | 2017–18 | Eastern | Atlantic | 6th | 82 | 29 | 40 | — | 13 | 71 | 209 | 264 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 2018–19 | 2018–19 | Eastern | Atlantic | 4th | 82 | 44 | 30 | — | 8 | 96 | 249 | 236 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 2019–20 | 2019–20 | Eastern | Atlantic | 5th | 71 | 31 | 31 | — | 9 | 71 | 212 | 221 | 10 | 5 | 5 | — | 23 | 19 | Won in qualifying round, 3–1 (Penguins) Lost in first round, 2–4 (Flyers) |
| 2020–21 | 2020–21 | — | North | 4th | 56 | 24 | 21 | — | 11 | 59 | 159 | 168 | 22 | 13 | 9 | — | 51 | 54 | Won in first round, 4–3 (Maple Leafs) Won in second round, 4–0 (Jets) Won in Conference Finals, 4–2 (Golden Knights) Lost in Stanley Cup Finals, 1–4 (Lightning) |
| 2021–22 | 2021–22 | Eastern | Atlantic | 8th | 82 | 22 | 49 | — | 11 | 55 | 221 | 319 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 2022–23 | 2022–23 | Eastern | Atlantic | 8th | 82 | 31 | 45 | — | 6 | 68 | 232 | 307 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| 2023–24 | 2023–24 | Eastern | Atlantic | 8th | 82 | 30 | 36 | — | 16 | 76 | 236 | 289 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Did not qualify |
| Totals | Totals | Totals | Totals | Totals | 7,033 | 3,556 | 2,432 | 837 | 208 | 8,157 | 22,480 | 19,175 | 781 | 447 | 326 | 8 | 2,322 | 1,981 | 85 playoff appearances |