They even had a 9-6 lead in the early 50's! Then they don't win for a decade while Montreal has 12 by 1960, the Leafs then have their second 3 cup streak, bringing us to Big Phil's post.
Got a couple of my own, maybe they've already been mentioned:
-Despite only being around for 16 years the Nordiques handily beat the Habs in 100 points season, 16 to 10. In fact they are, I think, the only team to average one 100 points season per year for its existence.
-Only 5 times in the history of the Art-Ross has a player finished first or second in scoring before his 21st birthay. First four are Gretzky, Lemieux, Crosby and McDavid, wicht is as exclusive as it gets in term of right-of-the-gate phenom. Fifth one is... Ilya Kovalchuk. Big star for sure but kind of a long way from that level and there is probably a dozen or two of more obvious candidate.
-Best Oilers goal differential from the 99 era (well any of their era really), was +132 in 1983-84. The Canadiens beat that 7 times during their dynasty, including the past-its-prime edtion of 1981-82.
-The Habs had never draft a hall-of-fame center before Carboneau was inducted (I think)
And finally my favorite one:
Jesse Wallin, whose NHL career lasted all of 49 games with 2 assists; had more Hall of Fame center as teammate than Henri Richard.