The Montreal Canadiens announced that Andrew Shaw’s goal on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets was the 12,000th home goal in franchise history since joining the National Hockey Association on December 4, 1909.
.@shawz15er a marqué le 12 000e but dans l'histoire des Canadiens à domicile (ANH+LNH)
Shaw scored the 12,000th goal at home in Canadiens history (NHA+NHL). #GoHabsGo— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) November 28, 2017That statistic covers a lot of ground for the Montreal Canadiens, starting with their inaugural season in 1909-10 in the NHA: the precursor of the National Hockey League that would start seven years later, and whose centennial is being celebrated this year.