2022–23 Montreal Canadiens season
season of play of professional ice hockey team
The 2022–23 Montreal Canadiens season was the 114th for the club that was established on December 4, 1909, and their 106th season as a franchise in the National Hockey League (NHL).
On March 28, 2023, the Canadiens were eliminated from playoff contention for the second consecutive season for the first time since the 2017–18 season and the 2018–19 season following a 3–2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.
Standings
Divisional standings
Conference standings
Schedule and results
Preseason
Regular season
The regular season schedule was released on July 6, 2022.
Player statistics
Final stats
Skaters
Goaltenders
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Canadiens. Stats reflect time with the Canadiens only.
‡Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Canadiens only.
Bold/italics denotes franchise record.
Suspensions/fines
Awards and honours
Awards
Milestones
Transactions
The Canadiens have been involved in the following transactions during the 2022–23 season.
Key
† Contract is entry-level.
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