1975-76
Returning to the Stanley Cup Final after a two-year absence, the Montreal Canadiens swept Philadelphia to end the Flyers' two-year reign as champions. Montreal's Guy Lafleur scored his first two goals in the Final and each proved to be a game-winner. With the sweep, the Canadiens captured the 19th Stanley Cup championship in team history and heralded the start of a new dynasty - the first of four consecutive championships. Montreal had staked its claim as the NHL's best during the 1975-76 regular season, compiling the League's best record (58-11-11) for a then club-record 127 points.
1976-77
The 1976-77 Canadiens were a record-setting club. They set League (and team) records for most points (132), fewest losses (8) and longest team points streak (34 games), and club records for most wins (60), most goals for (387), and they tied a team record for longest home winning streak (13). Guy Lafleur's 136 points are the most a Canadiens player has ever recorded in one campaign; Steve Shutt set the team record for most goals scored in a season with 60; and Larry Robinson collected more points (85) than any other defenseman in team history. The Canadiens swept the Bruins in the Final for their 20th Stanley Cup.
