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Canadiens’ Noah Dobson Leaves Game With Injury

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson left last night’s loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets with an apparent thumb injury, reports Eric Engels of Sportsnet.

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The Montreal Canadiens unfortunately lost 5–2 last night to the Columbus Blue Jackets in their final home game of the regular season. Even though the Habs have already qualified for the playoffs, this is a painful loss, as the Habs lost the home-ice advantage they had earned over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Noah Dobson News / Daily Faceoff / April 11

Canadiens’ Noah Dobson leaves game against Blue Jackets due to injury

Certainly news that a playoff team doesn’t want to hear this close to the end of the regular season. As the third period began between the Montreal Canadiens and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night, the Canadiens announced that defenseman Noah Dobson wouldn’t be returning to the game.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 11

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Red Wings have big decisions to make as playoff drought reaches 10 years

With their 5-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, the Red Wings were officially eliminated from playoff contention for the 2025-26 season, meaning their playoff drought is now at 10 consecutive seasons, which now sits as the longest active playoff drought in the NHL.

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Michael Hage News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 11

Canadiens’ Michael Hage Expected To Return To College

The Montreal Canadiens will have to wait another season before they can entertain signing one of their top prospects. Center Michael Hage is expected to return to the University of Michigan for his junior season per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

David Reinbacher News / Dose.ca / April 12

David Reinbacher is reportedly being recalled by the CH

Tonight, the CH got roughed up by the Jackets. It happens. But worse than the loss: Noah Dobson left the game and never returned. We hope he'll be back in his spot tomorrow, but don't hold your breath—chances are he won't be.

Michael Hage News / NHL Trade Talk / April 11

Canadiens Prospect Michael Hage Returning to Michigan: Now What?

According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, “Hearing that Michael Hage, the talented Canadiens’ prospect, will return to Michigan for his junior season.

Noah Dobson News / Dose.ca / April 12

The CH lose Noah Dobson in a loss

On Thursday night, Cole Caufield reached the 50-goal mark, Juraj Slafkovsky hit the 30-goal mark, and the Habs won. We were hoping for another great night tonight as the Habs faced off against the Jackets.

Michael Hage News / Daily Faceoff / April 11

Report: Canadiens prospect Michael Hage to return to Michigan for junior year

One of the top scorers in college hockey is sticking around. Montreal Canadiens forward Michael Hage is set to challenge for a national title, with Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reporting that Hage will not sign his entry-level contract this year and will return for his junior season.

Nick Suzuki News / NHL Trade Talk / April 11

Nick Suzuki Might Be Montreal’s Most Important Player

Nick Suzuki isn’t the kind of captain who hypes the room with speeches or chases highlight reels. Quiet isn’t a flaw for him; it’s the whole point. He goes about his business the way captains used to—by doing the small, ugly things no one applauds and trusting the rest will follow.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / April 11

Why This Canadiens Trio Might Be Built for Playoff Hockey

Playoffs are a different animal: less room, less time, fewer pretty plays. But this little Montreal trio might actually be built for that kind of ugly, but good, hockey.

Mike Matheson News / The Sick Podcast / April 11

Mike Matheson Wins The Jacques Beauchamp-Molson Trophy For The 2025-26 Season

On Saturday morning, the Montreal Canadiens announced that the recipient of the Jacques Beauchamp-Molson Trophy for the 2025-26 season is defenseman Mike Matheson.

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Martin St. Louis News / The Hockey Writers / April 11

Canadiens Players Are Thriving Under Martin St. Louis

Head coach Martin St. Louis took over the Montreal Canadiens in February 2022 with eight wins in 45 games. The rebuild was already underway, and his arrival changed how it would take shape.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / April 11

Six Hot Topics as the Season Winds Down

Nothing too complicated this week. We're bringing you six takeaways on hot, hot, hot topics! Let's get started! 1. Lane Hutson: A Skater Who's Still Underrated Do you remember when many prospect analysts thought Hutson was a weird skater?

Zachary Bolduc News / Dose.ca / April 11

Brendan Gallagher and Zachary Bolduc are expected to sit out (again) tonight

Tonight, the Habs will face the Blue Jackets at the Bell Centre. Jakub Dobes is expected to start in goal. One wonders if Samuel Montembeault will be his backup, given that the team will also play tomorrow on Long Island.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / April 11

Everything points to Jakub Dobes facing the Blue Jackets tonight

Tonight, the Canadiens will take on the Blue Jackets. This will be the Habs’ final game at the Bell Centre before the start of the playoffs. The team will finish the season with two road games.

Kaiden Guhle News / Dose.ca / April 11

Morning practice: Kaiden Guhle is wearing a regular jersey

There are only three games left in the Montreal Canadiens' regular season, and of those three, there is only one remaining at home at the Bell Centre. That game takes place tonight, as the Columbus Blue Jackets are in town.

Phillip Danault News / Dose.ca / April 11

2021 Playoffs: Phillip Danault Recounts an Incredible Encounter with a Leafs Fan

The Montreal Canadiens' 2021 playoff run undoubtedly left a lasting impression on all Habs fans with their legendary run to the Stanley Cup Final. In the midst of the pandemic, the Habs gave us some intense moments, especially with their victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round.

Bryce Pickford News / Dose.ca / April 11

WHL Playoffs: Bryce Pickford Steals the Show with His 50th Save

The Montreal Canadiens are currently in a really strong position in the National Hockey League, given that they're already a competitive team even though they haven't reached their full potential.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Professor Press Box / April 10

Juraj Slafkovsky: First Overall Pick to Habs Power Forward

Remember when Montreal used the first overall pick on Juraj Slafkovsky and half the hockey world raised an eyebrow? Fair enough at the time. But the big Slovak youngster is starting to look like he’s paying back some of that draft capital.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / April 10

Micheal Hage’s College Career Likely Over — Canadiens Top Prospect Can Sign ELC

Montreal Canadiens prospect Micheal Hage’s season with the University of Michigan is officially over after the Wolverines’ elimination from the NCAA Frozen Four.

Cole Caufield News / Daily Faceoff / April 9

Cole Caufield becomes Canadiens’ first 50-goal scorer since 1989-90

Cole Caufield has etched his name among the legends who represented le bleu, blanc et rouge. The Montreal Canadiens forward scored his 50th goal of the season Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning, becoming the first Canadien to reach the 50-goal mark in a single season since Stephane Richer did in 1989-90.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 9

Canadiens’ Matheson Gets Masterton Nod for Embracing New Role

The thing that stood out the most in the Montreal Canadiens’ announcement that defenseman Mike Matheson was the team’s 2026 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy nominee was a singular stat.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 7

Canadiens’ Kirby Dach, Alexandre Texier Cleared To Play

The Canadiens will be able to get forwards Kirby Dach and Alexandre Texier back into the lineup down the stretch if they so choose, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.