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Last full accuracy audit: 2026-08-28 · 30 entries checked · 54 flagged · 163 issues confirmed · 22 corrected · 141 still open
Bell Centre — The entry incorrectly states the Montreal Forum's first game occurred on November 29, 1924; historical records indicate the arena opened on November 2, 1924, with the Canadiens playing their first game there on November 5, 1924.
Bell Centre — [contradicted] Bell Centre is the largest indoor arena in Canada :: the source says 'it is the largest indoor arena in Canada' (this is explicitly stated in the source, so not contradicted). Actually the source says the same, so no contradiction.
Montreal Forum — The entry incorrectly claims Maurice Richard's jersey retirement was a 'first in NHL history'; Howie Morenz's #7 was retired by the Canadiens on November 2, 1937.
Montreal Forum — The entry inaccurately describes the Forum hosting the 'final game of the original NHL before expansion' as a historic moment implying an era end; the NHL expanded in 1967 and the Forum continued to host games until 1996.
Original Six Era — STATS: The entry incorrectly lists only 8 Stanley Cup titles ending in 1960 for the Original Six Era, omitting the championships won in 1965 and 1966.
Original Six Era — LORE: Referring to Jean Béliveau as a 'centennial hero' within the context of the Original Six Era is anachronistic, as the relevant centennials were celebrated decades later (2017).
Rocket Richard Era — The 'DID YOU KNOW' section incorrectly states Eddie Shore's #2 was the first NHL number ever retired; Toronto Maple Leafs legend Ace Bailey's #6 was the first NHL number retired in 1934.
Rocket Richard Era — Dick Irvin Sr.'s coaching tenure with the Canadiens is listed as 1942–1948, but he actually began his tenure in 1940.
Jean Beliveau Captaincy — The entry states Jean Beliveau retired in January 1971; he actually announced his retirement on December 28, 1970.
Jean Beliveau Captaincy — The entry claims Beliveau's retirement was in January 1971; he announced his retirement on December 28, 1970.
Five Consecutive Stanley Cups (1956–1960) — The entry incorrectly states that Montreal only defeated three Original Six rivals (Detroit, Boston, Toronto) between 1956-1960; they actually defeated all five other Original Six teams, including Chicago in the 1957 semi-finals and the New York Rangers in the
Longest Playoff Streak (25 Seasons, 1970–1995) — The entry incorrectly claims the Canadiens won the Stanley Cup in 1972 and lists 9 total Cups during the streak, whereas they won 8 Cups (the Rangers won in 1972).
Longest Playoff Streak (25 Seasons, 1970–1995) — The entry incorrectly states the playoff streak ended because the team failed to qualify for the 1995 playoffs; they qualified for the 1995 playoffs and missed the 1996 playoffs, ending the streak.
Twelve Retired Jersey Numbers — Total Retired Numbers is incorrect; the Montreal Canadiens have officially retired 15 numbers (as of current canon), not 12.
Twelve Retired Jersey Numbers — Most Recent Addition is incorrect; Dickie Moore's #5 was retired in 2019, which is after Elmer Lach's #16 (retired 2017).
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