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‘The refs kinda took over the game there’: Canadiens call out officials after loss to Oilers

The Montreal Canadiens lost 6-5 to the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night – but all everyone can talk about was the officiating. The Canadiens seemed to be in control, taking a 5-3 lead that made it look like they’d continue to take a stranglehold as the top team in the Atlantic Division.

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Canadiens fall apart in third period, lose to Edmonton

The Canadiens continued their trip out West on Thursday, taking on the Oilers in Edmonton. Samuel Montembeault had the chance to get his season back on track after looking poor in his last few starts.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / October 23

Michael Hage played injured for most of last season

Michael Hage had quite a rookie season in the NCAA in 2024-25. His 34 points in 33 games earned him Rookie of the Year honors in the NCAA’s Big Ten division.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / October 23

Nick Suzuki well placed in the race for the Selke Trophy

Offensively, Nick Suzuki is off to an excellent start to the season, his 11 points ranking him fifth in the entire NHL. Offensively, he’s excellent. Defensively, he’s one of the best forwards in the NHL, at least that’s how Renaud Lavoie sees it.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 23

How Can the Canadiens Fix Their 2nd Periods

During Wednesday’s Post-Game Episode of the Sick Podcast following the Habs’ win in overtime against the Calgary Flames, Tony Marinaro and Pierre McGuire discussed the constant struggles the Montreal Canadiens are having with their 2nd period performances.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

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Matthew Schaefer impressed in his NHL debut with Islanders

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 23

Patrik Laine has no knee injury, says Kent Hughes

Patrik Laine’s injury arrived suddenly and what was supposed to be a day-to-day assessment quietly became more serious.No one knows exactly what the injury is, but Kent Hughes has revealed that his forward doesn’t have a knee injury like last season.This was reported by Jonathan Bernier in a Journal de Montréal text on Thursday.

Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / October 23

Mike Matheson is the NHL’s best defensive defenseman, according to Dany Dubé

Since his arrival with the Canadiens, Mike Matheson has established himself as an offensive defenseman capable of playing long minutes in a game. This season, with the arrival of Noah Dobson, his role has been called upon to change.

Ivan Demidov News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Expert Explains Why Ivan Demidov Shouldn't Be a First-Liner for the Canadiens Yet

The Montreal Canadiens are having an excellent start to the 2025-26 NHL season, with a record of 6-2-0. Martin St. Louis's team defeated the Calgary Flames (1-6-1) by a score of 2-1 in their last game on Wednesday at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 23

Samuel Montembeault and his difficulties: Kent Hughes is not worried

Samuel Montembeault’s performance is the talk of the town at the moment, and we all know why. The goalie hasn’t had a great start to the season, and that’s why goalie management is getting a lot of attention in Montreal.

Kirby Dach News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

Canadiens’ Handling of Dach Will Define the Rebuild

It’s early in the 2025-26 season, but the Montreal Canadiens are sitting near the top of the Atlantic Division and the top five of the NHL in the standings.

Kirby Dach News / Daily Faceoff / October 23

Kirby Dach returns to Canadiens lineup after three-game absence

The Montreal Canadiens have announced that center Kirby Dach will return to the lineup for Thursday’s game against the Edmonton Oilers. Dach had missed the last three games due to an upper-body injury.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 23

Here’s what it will take for Patrik Laine to talk contract with Kent Hughes

Mike Matheson is the Canadiens’ next contract priority, but would Patrik Laine like to be in that position? There’s every reason to believe so, given that he openly stated this summer that he wanted to sign a contract extension.

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NHL News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Flames Center Named 'Perfect Fit' for Canadiens' Second-Line Need

The Montreal Canadiens are off to a strong 6–2–0 start, but the front office isn’t standing still when it comes to addressing the center position. Judging

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / October 23

Canadiens Linked to Trade for $7M AAV Second-Line Center

The Montreal Canadiens are looking to add a significant piece to their roster, eyeing a second-line center in a trade. One target they might be keeping close tabs on is veteran forward Nazem Kadri, currently under a $49 million contract, and playing for a quickly sinking Calgary Flames team.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / October 23

Price Rising for Canadiens Defenseman

The Montreal Canadiens are a team on the rise. After making the postseason last year, the team improved even more with the additions of Noah Dobson and Zac Bolduc and the extension of rising star defender Lane Hutson.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / October 23

Jakub Dobes is eligible for the Calder Trophy

Ivan Demidov is a serious candidate for the Calder this year. Of course, he’s not alone in the race, buthe’s probably the best chance of succeeding Lane Hutson in Montreal.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 23

Matheson Gets The OT Winner But Dobes Stole The Show

The Montreal Canadiens won 2-1 in OT against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night, thanks to a game-winning goal by Mike Matheson. However, this would never have been possible if Jakub Dobes hadn’t stolen the show.

Mike Matheson News / Field Level Media / October 23

Habs' Mike Matheson nets OT winner, extending Flames' skid

Mike Matheson scored one minute into overtime, giving the visiting Montreal Canadiens a 2-1 victory over the slumping Calgary Flames on Wednesday. Zach Bolduc also scored for the Canadiens, who have won six of their past seven games.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 22

Why the Canadiens' links to $49M forward are good news for Montreal

In the 2023-24 season, he recorded 75 points (29 goals and 46 assists), while in the last campaign, he recorded 67 points (35 goals and 32 assists).

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Islanders' Schaefer has had a seamless transition to the NHL

Candiens' Mike Matheson nets OT winner, extending Flames' skid

What’s different about Jack Hughes’ game so far this season?

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / October 22

Are the Montreal Canadiens the next NHL juggernaut?

Windows of contention open and close seemingly every year in the NHL, and Montreal Canadiens fans have been waiting a while for theirs to open again. Outside of a surprise run to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2021, the Habs haven’t made it as far as the conference final since 2014.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / October 22

Canadiens working on possible extensions for Matheson and Laine

With the success the Montreal Canadiens have been experiencing, the team is looking to lock up a couple of key players for the foreseeable future. Canadiens defenseman Michael Matheson has been an important piece on the team’s blue line for the past few years.