
By the Numbers: The '78 Dynasty—Lafleur, Longevity, and the Montreal Machine
Why the number "78" is one of hockey’s hidden magic numbers: Lafleur’s 78-game brilliance, the dynasty year of '78, and the Canadiens at their unstoppable peak.

Why the number "78" is one of hockey’s hidden magic numbers: Lafleur’s 78-game brilliance, the dynasty year of '78, and the Canadiens at their unstoppable peak.

In hockey, number 23 isn’t flashy, but its wearers shaped hockey with clutch moments, quiet grit, and steady excellence—proof that greatness isn’t always loud.