2010–11 Montreal Canadiens season

The 2010–11 Montreal Canadiens season is their 101st season of play and 93rd in the National Hockey League (NHL).

Off-season
In a trade that surprised many, the Canadiens traded Jaroslav Halak to the St. Louis Blues for two prospects. The trade was attributed to the fact that Halak, along with Carey Price, was to become a restricted free agent. The Canadiens did not want pay two goalies the salary of a 'number one' goalkeeper. To replace Halak, the Canadiens signed free agent Alex Auld.

Regular season
The Canadiens will open the season with a road game against long-time rival Toronto Maple Leafs on October 7. The home opener will be on October 13 against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Playoffs
The Canadiens will attempt to win the Stanley Cup for the first time since 1993. Their 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs run was their most successful since their '93 Stanley Cup, going to the Eastern Conference Final, but losing to the Philadelphia Flyers in 5 games.

Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes


 * †Player spent time with another team before joining Canadiens. Stats reflect time with Canadiens only.
 * ‡Traded from Canadiens mid-season. Stats reflect time with Canadiens only.

Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games played; TOI = Time on ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime losses; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; SA = Shots against; SV = Saves; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average

Transactions
The Canadiens have been involved in the following transactions during the 2010–11 season.

Draft picks
Montreal's picks at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles, California.

Hamilton Bulldogs
The Hamilton Bulldogs remain Montreal's top affiliate in the American Hockey League in 2010–11.

Cincinnati Cyclones
Montreal continues their affiliation alongside the Nashville Predators for the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL in 2010–11.