Dallas Stars vs Montreal Canadiens
Series timeline
▼ Montreal Canadiens ahead (peak +44)
Minnesota North Stars Dallas Stars Montreal Canadiens Split season or tie Season with a postseason meeting One season per cell
Longest streaks: Minnesota North Stars 4 (1979-80–1980-81), Montreal Canadiens 10 (1974-75–1976-77). Current: Montreal Canadiens 1.
Splits
| Split | Dallas Stars record |
|---|---|
| Regular season | 44-82-21 |
| Postseason | 6-7 |
| Hosted by Dallas Stars | 26-42-12 |
| Hosted by Montreal Canadiens | 24-47-9 |
| Last 10 seasons (2015-16 to 2025-26) | 11-9 |
| Largest Dallas Stars win | 7-0 (2025-26) |
| Largest Montreal Canadiens win | 8-0 (1991-92) |
Postseason meetings
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-80 | Apr 27, 1980 | Minnesota North Stars | 3-2 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| 1979-80 | Apr 24, 1980 | Minnesota North Stars | 5-2 | at Minnesota North Stars | |
| 1979-80 | Apr 22, 1980 | Montreal Canadiens | 6-2 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| 1979-80 | Apr 20, 1980 | Montreal Canadiens | 5-1 | at Minnesota North Stars | |
| 1979-80 | Apr 19, 1980 | Montreal Canadiens | 5-0 | at Minnesota North Stars | |
| 1979-80 | Apr 17, 1980 | Minnesota North Stars | 4-1 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| 1979-80 | Apr 16, 1980 | Minnesota North Stars | 3-0 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| 1970-71 | Apr 29, 1971 | Montreal Canadiens | 3-2 | at Minnesota North Stars | |
| 1970-71 | Apr 27, 1971 | Montreal Canadiens | 6-1 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| 1970-71 | Apr 25, 1971 | Minnesota North Stars | 5-2 | at Minnesota North Stars | |
| 1970-71 | Apr 24, 1971 | Montreal Canadiens | 6-3 | at Minnesota North Stars | |
| 1970-71 | Apr 22, 1971 | Minnesota North Stars | 6-3 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| 1970-71 | Apr 20, 1971 | Montreal Canadiens | 7-2 | at Montreal Canadiens |
In the record book
- Longest winning streaks#93 in NHL
- Most lopsided series#76 in NHL
Every meeting
2020s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 (1-1) | Nov 13, 2025 | Dallas Stars | 7-0 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| Jan 4, 2026 | Montreal Canadiens | 4-3 | at Dallas Stars | ||
| 2024-25 (1-1) | Jan 11, 2025 | Dallas Stars | 2-1 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Montreal Canadiens | 3-1 | at Dallas Stars | ||
| 2023-24 (1-1) | Jan 2, 2024 | Montreal Canadiens | 4-3 | at Dallas Stars | |
| Feb 10, 2024 | Dallas Stars | 3-2 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| 2022-23 (2-0) | Oct 22, 2022 | Dallas Stars | 5-2 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dallas Stars | 4-2 | at Dallas Stars | ||
| 2021-22 (1-1) | Jan 18, 2022 | Montreal Canadiens | 5-3 | at Dallas Stars | |
| Mar 17, 2022 | Dallas Stars | 4-3 | at Montreal Canadiens |
2010s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 (2-0) | Nov 2, 2019 | Dallas Stars | 4-1 | at Dallas Stars | |
| Feb 15, 2020 | Dallas Stars | 4-3 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| 2018-19 (1-1) | Oct 30, 2018 | Dallas Stars | 4-1 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| Dec 31, 2018 | Montreal Canadiens | 3-2 | at Dallas Stars | ||
| 2017-18 (1-1) | Nov 21, 2017 | Dallas Stars | 3-1 | at Dallas Stars | |
| Mar 13, 2018 | Montreal Canadiens | 4-2 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| 2016-17 (0-2) | Jan 4, 2017 | Montreal Canadiens | 4-3 | at Dallas Stars | |
| Mar 28, 2017 | Montreal Canadiens | 4-1 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| 2015-16 (1-1) | Dec 19, 2015 | Dallas Stars | 6-2 | at Dallas Stars | |
| Mar 8, 2016 | Montreal Canadiens | 4-3 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| 2014-15 (1-1) | Dec 6, 2014 | Dallas Stars | 4-1 | at Dallas Stars | |
| Jan 27, 2015 | Montreal Canadiens | 3-2 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| 2013-14 (0-2) | Oct 29, 2013 | Montreal Canadiens | 2-1 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| Jan 2, 2014 | Montreal Canadiens | 6-4 | at Dallas Stars | ||
| 2011-12 | Feb 21, 2012 | Dallas Stars | 3-0 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| 2010-11 | Dec 21, 2010 | Dallas Stars | 5-2 | at Dallas Stars |
2000s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 | Jan 14, 2010 | Montreal Canadiens | 5-3 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| 2008-09 | Mar 8, 2009 | Montreal Canadiens | 3-1 | at Dallas Stars | |
| 2007-08 | Dec 23, 2007 | Dallas Stars | 4-1 | at Dallas Stars | |
| 2005-06 | Jan 16, 2006 | Montreal Canadiens | 4-2 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| 2003-04 | Dec 31, 2003 | Tie | 1-1 | at Dallas Stars | |
| 2002-03 (2-0) | Nov 12, 2002 | Dallas Stars | 4-2 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| Dec 4, 2002 | Dallas Stars | 5-1 | at Dallas Stars | ||
| 2001-02 | Mar 14, 2002 | Tie | 3-3 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| 2000-01 | Nov 11, 2000 | Dallas Stars | 2-0 | at Dallas Stars |
1990s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-00 | Dec 1, 1999 | Dallas Stars | 3-2 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| 1998-99 (1-0-1) | Dec 11, 1998 | Dallas Stars | 3-2 | at Dallas Stars | |
| Dec 21, 1998 | Tie | 2-2 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| 1997-98 (0-2) | Nov 3, 1997 | Montreal Canadiens | 6-4 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| Mar 4, 1998 | Montreal Canadiens | 3-1 | at Dallas Stars | ||
| 1996-97 (1-1) | Jan 1, 1997 | Montreal Canadiens | 6-4 | at Dallas Stars | |
| Jan 13, 1997 | Dallas Stars | 2-1 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| 1995-96 (0-2) | Feb 7, 1996 | Montreal Canadiens | 4-2 | at Dallas Stars | |
| Mar 11, 1996 | Montreal Canadiens | 4-1 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| 1993-94 (0-1-1) | Oct 20, 1993 | Montreal Canadiens | 5-2 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| Mar 6, 1994 | Tie | 2-2 | at Dallas Stars | ||
| 1992-93 (1-1) | Oct 17, 1992 | Montreal Canadiens | 8-1 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| Mar 6, 1993 | Dallas Stars | 4-3 | at Dallas Stars | ||
| 1991-92 (1-2) | Jan 15, 1992 | Minnesota North Stars | 5-2 | at Minnesota North Stars | |
| Feb 17, 1992 | Montreal Canadiens | 8-0 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Feb 26, 1992 | Montreal Canadiens | 4-1 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| 1990-91 (0-2-1) | Nov 4, 1990 | Tie | 2-2 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| Jan 15, 1991 | Montreal Canadiens | 5-1 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| Feb 4, 1991 | Montreal Canadiens | 5-3 | at Montreal Canadiens |
1980s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-90 (1-2) | Dec 6, 1989 | Montreal Canadiens | 4-1 | at Minnesota North Stars | |
| Jan 15, 1990 | Montreal Canadiens | 4-3 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Mar 3, 1990 | Minnesota North Stars | 3-2 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| 1988-89 (0-1-2) | Oct 8, 1988 | Montreal Canadiens | 4-3 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| Dec 7, 1988 | Tie | 2-2 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| Mar 25, 1989 | Tie | 1-1 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| 1987-88 (1-1-1) | Oct 19, 1987 | Montreal Canadiens | 5-1 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| Nov 27, 1987 | Minnesota North Stars | 4-2 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| Mar 14, 1988 | Tie | 2-2 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| 1986-87 (1-2) | Oct 13, 1986 | Montreal Canadiens | 6-4 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| Feb 23, 1987 | Minnesota North Stars | 4-3 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Mar 9, 1987 | Montreal Canadiens | 5-4 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| 1985-86 (1-1-1) | Nov 6, 1985 | Tie | 3-3 | at Minnesota North Stars | |
| Jan 23, 1986 | Montreal Canadiens | 5-2 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| Feb 10, 1986 | Minnesota North Stars | 4-3 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| 1984-85 (2-1) | Oct 20, 1984 | Montreal Canadiens | 4-2 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| Mar 4, 1985 | Minnesota North Stars | 4-3 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| Mar 16, 1985 | Minnesota North Stars | 4-2 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| 1983-84 (2-1) | Oct 20, 1983 | Montreal Canadiens | 5-4 | at Minnesota North Stars | |
| Oct 25, 1983 | Minnesota North Stars | 4-3 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Mar 12, 1984 | Minnesota North Stars | 7-6 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| 1982-83 (0-3) | Nov 4, 1982 | Montreal Canadiens | 8-3 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| Nov 9, 1982 | Montreal Canadiens | 3-2 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| Mar 24, 1983 | Montreal Canadiens | 5-3 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| 1981-82 (0-1-2) | Dec 9, 1981 | Tie | 6-6 | at Minnesota North Stars | |
| Jan 9, 1982 | Tie | 3-3 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| Mar 20, 1982 | Montreal Canadiens | 5-1 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| 1980-81 (2-1-1) | Nov 29, 1980 | Minnesota North Stars | 4-2 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| Jan 19, 1981 | Minnesota North Stars | 6-3 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| Feb 5, 1981 | Montreal Canadiens | 7-0 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Mar 9, 1981 | Tie | 1-1 | at Minnesota North Stars |
1970s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979-80 (5-6) | Nov 1, 1979 | Montreal Canadiens | 5-1 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| Dec 19, 1979 | Minnesota North Stars | 5-2 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| Feb 28, 1980 | Montreal Canadiens | 6-3 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Mar 12, 1980 | Montreal Canadiens | 4-3 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| Apr 16, 1980 | Minnesota North Stars | 3-0 | at Montreal Canadiens | Postseason | |
| Apr 17, 1980 | Minnesota North Stars | 4-1 | at Montreal Canadiens | Postseason | |
| Apr 19, 1980 | Montreal Canadiens | 5-0 | at Minnesota North Stars | Postseason | |
| Apr 20, 1980 | Montreal Canadiens | 5-1 | at Minnesota North Stars | Postseason | |
| Apr 22, 1980 | Montreal Canadiens | 6-2 | at Montreal Canadiens | Postseason | |
| Apr 24, 1980 | Minnesota North Stars | 5-2 | at Minnesota North Stars | Postseason | |
| Apr 27, 1980 | Minnesota North Stars | 3-2 | at Montreal Canadiens | Postseason | |
| 1978-79 (1-3) | Oct 11, 1978 | Montreal Canadiens | 5-2 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| Dec 13, 1978 | Montreal Canadiens | 3-2 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| Jan 8, 1979 | Montreal Canadiens | 3-1 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Mar 14, 1979 | Minnesota North Stars | 4-3 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| 1977-78 (2-2) | Oct 12, 1977 | Montreal Canadiens | 7-3 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| Nov 7, 1977 | Minnesota North Stars | 5-3 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Dec 14, 1977 | Minnesota North Stars | 3-2 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| Mar 13, 1978 | Montreal Canadiens | 5-2 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| 1976-77 (0-3-1) | Nov 3, 1976 | Montreal Canadiens | 5-2 | at Minnesota North Stars | |
| Nov 19, 1976 | Montreal Canadiens | 6-3 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Dec 30, 1976 | Tie | 5-5 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Mar 16, 1977 | Montreal Canadiens | 5-2 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| 1975-76 (0-4) | Nov 11, 1975 | Montreal Canadiens | 6-0 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| Nov 19, 1975 | Montreal Canadiens | 6-0 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| Dec 27, 1975 | Montreal Canadiens | 2-1 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Jan 7, 1976 | Montreal Canadiens | 2-1 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| 1974-75 (0-4) | Nov 4, 1974 | Montreal Canadiens | 6-1 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| Nov 18, 1974 | Montreal Canadiens | 9-4 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Dec 10, 1974 | Montreal Canadiens | 5-3 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| Jan 23, 1975 | Montreal Canadiens | 7-0 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| 1973-74 (1-4) | Oct 10, 1973 | Montreal Canadiens | 5-2 | at Minnesota North Stars | |
| Oct 27, 1973 | Montreal Canadiens | 4-2 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Nov 21, 1973 | Montreal Canadiens | 4-3 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| Jan 17, 1974 | Montreal Canadiens | 6-1 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Feb 6, 1974 | Minnesota North Stars | 4-3 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| 1972-73 (1-3-1) | Oct 7, 1972 | Montreal Canadiens | 3-0 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| Dec 6, 1972 | Montreal Canadiens | 6-3 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Dec 27, 1972 | Minnesota North Stars | 3-2 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| Jan 8, 1973 | Tie | 3-3 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Jan 10, 1973 | Montreal Canadiens | 6-0 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| 1971-72 (1-4-1) | Oct 14, 1971 | Tie | 1-1 | at Minnesota North Stars | |
| Nov 13, 1971 | Montreal Canadiens | 5-1 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| Dec 11, 1971 | Montreal Canadiens | 4-3 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Jan 27, 1972 | Minnesota North Stars | 6-5 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Feb 24, 1972 | Montreal Canadiens | 4-2 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| Mar 18, 1972 | Montreal Canadiens | 4-3 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| 1970-71 (3-7-2) | Oct 21, 1970 | Minnesota North Stars | 3-1 | at Montreal Canadiens | |
| Nov 4, 1970 | Montreal Canadiens | 4-3 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| Dec 10, 1970 | Montreal Canadiens | 6-1 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Dec 16, 1970 | Tie | 1-1 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| Jan 14, 1971 | Tie | 3-3 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| Feb 11, 1971 | Montreal Canadiens | 6-2 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Apr 20, 1971 | Montreal Canadiens | 7-2 | at Montreal Canadiens | Postseason | |
| Apr 22, 1971 | Minnesota North Stars | 6-3 | at Montreal Canadiens | Postseason | |
| Apr 24, 1971 | Montreal Canadiens | 6-3 | at Minnesota North Stars | Postseason | |
| Apr 25, 1971 | Minnesota North Stars | 5-2 | at Minnesota North Stars | Postseason | |
| Apr 27, 1971 | Montreal Canadiens | 6-1 | at Montreal Canadiens | Postseason | |
| Apr 29, 1971 | Montreal Canadiens | 3-2 | at Minnesota North Stars | Postseason |
1960s
| Season | Date | Winner | Score | Site | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-70 (2-2-2) | Oct 29, 1969 | Minnesota North Stars | 4-1 | at Minnesota North Stars | |
| Nov 5, 1969 | Tie | 2-2 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Dec 6, 1969 | Minnesota North Stars | 4-3 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Jan 22, 1970 | Montreal Canadiens | 4-2 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| Jan 28, 1970 | Montreal Canadiens | 5-4 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Feb 7, 1970 | Tie | 1-1 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| 1968-69 (0-5-1) | Oct 17, 1968 | Montreal Canadiens | 3-1 | at Minnesota North Stars | |
| Nov 23, 1968 | Montreal Canadiens | 4-3 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Jan 7, 1969 | Montreal Canadiens | 6-3 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| Jan 29, 1969 | Montreal Canadiens | 4-0 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Feb 8, 1969 | Montreal Canadiens | 6-3 | at Minnesota North Stars | ||
| Mar 13, 1969 | Tie | 4-4 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| 1967-68 (1-2-1) | Nov 15, 1967 | Montreal Canadiens | 5-1 | at Minnesota North Stars | |
| Nov 30, 1967 | Tie | 1-1 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Dec 28, 1967 | Montreal Canadiens | 6-2 | at Montreal Canadiens | ||
| Mar 2, 1968 | Minnesota North Stars | 3-2 | at Minnesota North Stars |