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Mike Matheson won’t be playing tonight

Mike Matheson missed a few games due to a lower-body injury. He returned to the lineup but didn't see much action, and in the final minutes, the team announced that he won't play tonight.

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JiC would trade Michael Hage and Jakub Dobes

To receive, you have to give. And even though Kent Hughes has the tools to make trades, he isn't necessarily willing to give in order to receive. That's one of the reasons why Sidney Crosby, Dylan Larkin, Jason Robertson, Mason McTavish, and others aren't on the team right now.

Dylan Larkin News / Dose.ca / October 29

The Canadiens are still not on Dylan Larkin’s list

Dylan Larkin wants to be traded. But he doesn’t want to play for just any team. He has a list of ten teams he'd be willing to be traded to. Which ones are they?

Cole Caufield News / Professor Press Box / October 29

The Canadiens Didn't Just Give Caufield an 'A.' They Sent a Message

Sometimes a letter on a hockey jersey means more than the player wearing it might realize. That could be the case with Cole Caufield, who received an “A” for the Montreal Canadiens' game against St.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / October 29

'Michael Hage is wasting his time in the NCAA'

Michael Hage is off to a strong start to the season in the NCAA. An excellent start to the season, in fact. The Canadiens prospect has racked up 14 points (including three goals) in his first seven games of the season.

Kirby Dach News / A Winning Habit / October 29

Canadiens turn to Kirby Dach in latest attempt to fix struggling power play

As the Montreal Canadiens continue to search for answers to their power-play struggles, Martin St. Louis is once again making changes. Their power play was a strength last season, as Montreal finished 10th in the NHL with a 23.1% success rate.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / October 29

Jakub Dobes isn’t cut out to be a second-in-command (and his contract complicates matters)

It's game day! There's one question on everyone's mind this morning in Montreal: Will Jakub Dobes be able to get back on track? Because in his case, it's very much a matter of getting back on track.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 29

Here is the schedule for the Canadiens’ 10 Hometown Remix games

In recent years, the Canadiens haven't had much success with their alternate jerseys. Not in blue, anyway… but Martin St-Louis's team still won the Heritage Classic.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / October 29

Michael Hage and the Red Wings: Now It’s Pierre LeBrun’s Turn to Weigh In

The Red Wings are constantly keeping an eye on the Canadiens. It must be because they're a good team—nothing more. It probably has nothing to do with the fact that Dylan Larkin is on the market, that the Canadiens have a good offer on the table, and that the bosses in Detroit are hoping the center will change his mind and come play in Montreal.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 29

Cole Caufield with an 'A' after criticizing Jakub Dobes: the message is clear

Tonight, Jakub Dobes will be in goal for his team. Is this the right decision? Everyone has an opinion on the matter… including José Théodore, who doesn't understand why Jacob Fowler wasn't able to stay in net after his big game in St.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

Canadiens Are Learning to Win the Hard Way on Road Trip

When Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki was declared injured on Oct. 22, the club had just suffered yet another home defeat (4-3 in OT to the San Jose Sharks).

Jacob Fowler News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

Canadiens’ Jacob Fowler the Early Calder Trophy Favourite

The Montreal Canadiens might have found their goaltender of the future, and he is already making a massive impact in the present. Just a few weeks into the 2026-27 NHL season, Jacob Fowler has established himself as one of the league’s most impressive goaltenders, putting together performances that have helped keep Montreal competitive.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / October 28

Kickoff Against the Stars: Jakub Dobes Met with His Mental Coach

As we all know, Jakub Dobes' start to the season hasn't gone very well. The young Czech goaltender is struggling and making mistakes he wouldn't normally make.

Martin St. Louis News / A Winning Habit / October 28

Martin St. Louis made a necessary top line change despite Canadiens winning streak

The Montreal Canadiens continue to win even without their captain and top-line center, Nick Suzuki. Since it was announced that he would miss two to four weeks, the Canadiens have won three straight road games and will be looking to make it four on Thursday night against the Dallas Stars.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 28

The salary cap could skyrocket to $150 million within three years

Salary figures are skyrocketing in the NHL. Why? Because the NHL and the players are trying to get back on track after the pandemic derailed their momentum.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / October 28

Canadiens' defensive depth is proving more valuable than ever

The Montreal Canadiens' decisions to acquire Noah Dobson and extend Mike Matheson drew criticism, but the value of investing in their defensive group is becoming clear.

Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / October 28

Kirby Dach gets a ton of love from Martin St-Louis

Kirby Dach has three assists in 12 games so far this season. I know, I know… I, too, wish things were different. I, too, would have liked to see more from him.

Jacob Fowler News / NHL Trade Talk / October 28

Canadiens Jacob Fowler Is Squarely in the Calder Conversation?

Nobody had Jacob Fowler on their Calder list before the season. Everyone was talking about Gavin McKenna, Anton Frondell, Ivar Stenberg and the other shiny rookies.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 28

Bolduc breaks a window with a shot, Gally nears the end, and a new contract for McKenna

Zachary Bolduc is known as a guy with a good pitch. The proof? We saw him score a goal last night from an almost impossible angle against the St. Louis Blues.

Jakub Dobes News / The Sick Podcast / October 28

Canadiens Practice Report: Jakub Dobes To Start vs Stars; Lineup Changes

Montreal Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes will get the nod between the pipes when the Canadiens finish off their current four-game road trip tomorrow in Dallas against the Stars.

NHL News / Dose.ca / October 28

Dylan Larkin in Montreal: 'Kris Draper wouldn’t go to Habs games if it weren’t possible'

Kris Draper has attended three of the Canadiens’ last four games. He was at the Bell Centre last Tuesday against the Sharks, he was in Chicago last Friday against the Hawks… and he was (once again) there last night in St.

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / October 28

Canadiens' Fowler is showing he's invincible with remarkable start to season

Canadiens goaltender Jacob Fowler is showing he's invincible with remarkable start to season

Boasting a 6-1-0 record across seven appearances, his dominance has also been highlighted by two shutouts.

The 'Montreal Canadiens Hall of Famers' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Montreal Canadiens' Best and Worst Coaches in History

If you know your NHL history, picking the three greatest coaches in Montreal Canadiens history shouldn’t be too tough. They’re three of the greatest coaches in the history of the game.

Chris Kreider News / The Hockey Writers / October 27

Canadiens Need Kreider to Lead Even When He Isn’t Scoring

Not long ago, virtually no one in Montreal would have had kind words to say about forward Chris Kreider. Long-time supporters will recall – with a shiver – his collision with goaltender Carey Price in Game 1 of the 2014 Eastern Conference Final that turned that series on its head.