1980-81 Montreal Canadiens Roster
Team Record: 45-22-13 - 103 points
Finishing 1st in the NHL's Norris Division
Postseason: 0-3
Lost NHL preliminary round
Preliminary - Lost to Edmonton Oilers 3-0
Coach: Claude Ruel (45-22-13)
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
1980-81 Montreal Canadiens Results
The Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League ended the 1980-81 season with a record of 45 wins and 22 losses and 13 ties for 103 points, finishing first in the NHL's Norris Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-3.
The Canadiens paced the league with just 232 goals allowed. Montreal scored 332 goals. Steve Shutt and Mark Napier netted 35 goals for the squad each, while Guy Lafleur contributed 43 assists. Richard Sevigny topped the team with 20 wins, and Michel Larocque added 15 or more victories also. Richard Sevigny registered a 2.40 goals against average, pacing goalies with significant playing time.
Claude Ruel coached the team. The 1980-81 Montreal Canadiens lost in the NHL preliminary round.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Acton | C | April 15, 1958 | 5'8" | 170 | L | Stouffville, ON Canada |
| Bill Baker | D | November 29, 1956 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Grand Rapids, MN USA |
| Guy Carbonneau | C | March 18, 1960 | 5'11" | 186 | R | Sept-Iles, QC Canada |
| Rick Chartraw | D | July 13, 1954 | 6'2" | 210 | R | Caracas, Venezuela |
| Brian Engblom | D | January 27, 1955 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Bob Gainey | L | December 13, 1953 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Peterborough, ON Canada |
| Gaston Gingras | D | February 13, 1959 | 6'1" | 200 | L | Temiscamingue, QC Canada |
| Denis Herron | G | June 18, 1952 | 5'11" | 165 | L | Chambly, QC Canada |
| Rejean Houle | L | October 25, 1949 | 5'11" | 170 | L | Rouyn-Noranda, QC Canada |
| Doug Jarvis | C | March 24, 1955 | 5'9" | 170 | L | Brantford, ON Canada |
| Yvan Joly | R | February 6, 1960 | 5'8" | 175 | R | Hawkesbury, ON Canada |
| Guy Lafleur | R | September 20, 1951 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Thurso, QC Canada |
| Yvon Lambert | L | May 20, 1950 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Drummondville, QC Canada |
| Rod Langway | D | May 3, 1957 | 6'3" | 218 | L | Maag, Taiwan |
| Guy Lapointe | D | March 18, 1948 | 6'0" | 205 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Michel Larocque | G | April 6, 1952 | 5'10" | 200 | L | Hull, QC Canada |
| Pierre Larouche | C | November 16, 1955 | 5'11" | 175 | R | Taschereau, QC Canada |
| Pierre Mondou | C | November 27, 1955 | 5'10" | 185 | R | Sorel, QC Canada |
| Mark Napier | R | January 28, 1957 | 5'10" | 182 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Chris Nilan | R | February 9, 1958 | 6'0" | 205 | R | Boston, MA USA |
| Dave Orleski | L | December 26, 1959 | 6'4" | 210 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Robert Picard | D | May 25, 1957 | 6'2" | 207 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Doug Risebrough | C | January 29, 1954 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Guelph, ON Canada |
| Larry Robinson | D | June 2, 1951 | 6'4" | 225 | L | Winchester, ON Canada |
| Serge Savard | D | January 22, 1946 | 6'3" | 210 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Richard Sevigny | G | April 11, 1957 | 5'8" | 172 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Steve Shutt | L | July 1, 1952 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Mario Tremblay | R | February 9, 1956 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Alma, QC Canada |
| Rick Wamsley | G | May 25, 1959 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Simcoe, ON Canada |
| Doug Wickenheiser | C | March 30, 1961 | 6'1" | 200 | L | Regina, SK Canada |
