The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are part of the National Hockey League (NHL) and were founded in 1909, making them one of the oldest hockey teams in North America. The team is known for its rich history and has won the Stanley Cup championship more than any other team, with a total of 24 titles. The Canadiens play their home games at the Bell Centre, which is one of the largest arenas in the NHL. The team's colors are red, white, and blue, and their logo features a stylized "C" with an "H" inside, representing the team's name and its French heritage.