1955–56 Montreal Canadiens season
| 1955–56 Montreal Canadiens | |
|---|---|
Stanley Cup champions | |
Prince of Wales Trophy winners | |
| League | 1st NHL |
| 1955–56 record | 45–15–10 |
| Home record | 29–5–1 |
| Road record | 16–10–9 |
| Goals for | 222 |
| Goals against | 131 |
| Team information | |
| General manager | Frank J. Selke |
| Coach | Toe Blake |
| Captain | Emile Bouchard |
| Arena | Montreal Forum |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Jean Beliveau, 47 |
| Assists | Bert Olmstead, 56 |
| Points | Jean Beliveau, 88 |
| Penalty minutes | Jean Beliveau, 143 |
| Wins | Jacques Plante (42) |
| Goals against average | Jacques Plante (1.86) |
The 1955–56 Montreal Canadiens season was the team's 47th season of play. The Canadiens placed first in the regular season standings (with their 45 wins setting an NHL record) and won the Stanley Cup for the eighth time in the club's history.