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Canadiens Quick Hits: Kapanen, Danault, Dobes & Strong Game

The Montreal Canadiens keep finding ways to win, and Tuesday night was another example. Montreal beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3–1 at Bell Centre, controlling most of the game and extending its strong run to 7-1-3 in the last 11 games.

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Canadiens Recall Top Goalie Prospect

The Montreal Canadiens added some reinforcements as they try to cement their place in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Canadiens are in third place in the Atlantic Division, six points back of the Buffalo Sabres for first place.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / March 11

Key NHL matchups to Watch: Senators in Canadiens’ rearviev in all-Canadian matchup

The trade deadline has passed, which now means everyone’s rosters are set for the final stretch towards the playoffs. While we’re still far from the point of clinching scenarios, there are still some important games with plenty on the line for both teams every day.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / March 11

Dominant 1st Period For Habs Leads to 3-1 Win Over Struggling Leafs

The Montreal Canadiens came into Tuesday night’s game ready for a huge game against their rivals the Toronto Maple Leafs, which resulted in them grabbing an early lead that helped them hold on for a 3-1 victory.

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David Reinbacher News / The Hockey Writers / March 11

Canadiens Need to Give David Reinbacher His First NHL Look

David Reinbacher’s development has been closely watched ever since the Montreal Canadiens selected him fifth overall in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. After dealing with injuries earlier in his career, the young defenceman is now finding his rhythm with the Laval Rocket.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Jacob Fowler News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 11

Candiens Recall Jacob Fowler

The Canadiens announced that they’ve recalled goaltender Jacob Fowler from AHL Laval. With no corresponding moves or injuries, arguably the top goalie prospect in the world returns to Montreal’s NHL roster to potentially form a three-goalie rotation down the stretch with Jakub Dobes and Sam Montembeault.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / March 11

By the Letters: 'M'—Remembering the Montreal Maroons

Back in the NHL’s early days, Montreal was a tale of ‘two sides of a city’. While the Montreal Canadiens franchise was considered to be the team for the French-speaking side, the Montreal Maroons were founded “for the English community in Montreal”.

Jake Evans News / Field Level Media / March 11

Jake Evans, Canadiens heating up entering showdown vs. Senators

Montreal's Jake Evans will look to extend his points streak to six games on Wednesday night when the Canadiens visit the Ottawa Senators. Montreal is in third place in the Atlantic Division after a 3-1 win over the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night.

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / March 11

A virus is spreading through the CH locker room: it is not yet known whether Cole Caufield will play.

So who will play tonight? We know that Jacob Fowler, who was recently called up, will be in uniform tonight. He will be the starting goalie and will be under pressure, as the Canadiens didn’t call him up just for fun.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 11

NHL Predictions All-Canadian Edition with Montreal Canadiens at Ottawa Senators

In tonight’s edition of Sportsnet‘s Wednesday Night Hockey in Canada between the Montreal Canadiens and the Ottawa Senators, there remains lots to decide in the Atlantic Division Stanley Cup Playoff picture, as we stare out to the great capital of Canada along the Rideau Canal.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 11

Texier’s new contract: possibly one of Kent Hughes’ only mistakes

On February 4, I wrote an article titled: The strange use of Alexandre Texier is causing a stir. That was over a month ago. I reported on Alexandre Texier’s bizarre season so far.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / March 11

Jakub Dobes attends a meeting on the mentality of goalkeepers every week.

Baseball is 90% mental. The other half is physical. This quote obviously does not come from a great mathematician, but from Yogi Berra. The former New York Yankees star wanted to illustrate the mental aspect of the game.

Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / March 11

Jacob Fowler recalled by the Canadiens

Surprise for the Canadiens. While everyone expected David Reinbacher to be called up by the Canadiens, it was Jacob Fowler who received the nod from the organization instead.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 11

Cole Caufield’s health status: even Patrik Laine isn’t holding his breath

Last night at the Bell Centre, the Canadiens played an excellent hockey game against Matthew Knies’ Maple Leafs. Martin St-Louis’s men (who earned his 150th victory as the club’s coach, by the way) kept it simple and won 3-1.

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Lane Hutson News / Daily Faceoff / March 10

Canadiens' Lane Hutson sets record for most assists by NHL defenseman within first 150 games

Lane Hutson continues to make history. The Montreal Canadiens defenseman is constantly hitting milestones and records, and he’s done it again on Tuesday by recording the most assists by an NHL defenseman within their first 150 games.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 10

Canadiens hand Maple Leafs 8th straight loss

Rookie Oliver Kapanen and Philip Danault each scored in the first period to lift the host Montreal Canadiens to a 3-1 victory over the struggling Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / March 10

Canadiens Nearly Pulled Off 'Significant' Deadline Trade, Says Insider

The Montreal Canadiens didn’t make any splashy moves at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, but it sounds like they came a lot closer than people might think.

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / March 11

Cole Caufield is not injured, says Martin St-Louis

Tonight, Cole Caufield’s health was the focus of attention. The Habs’ sniper began missing shifts midway through the second period… and was only seen on the power play in the third period.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / March 10

Is It Time To Bring David Reinbacher Up From Laval?

On Monday night’s episode of the Sick Podcast with Tony Marinaro, his weekly guest Eric Engels brought up the idea that Wednesday may be the perfect time for the Montreal Canadiens to call up David Reinbacher from the Laval Rocket for his NHL debut.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / March 10

Canadiens Slafkovský Skyrocketing Towards Elite Status

If you’ve been watching the Montreal Canadiens this season, there’s one name that keeps jumping off the scoresheet: Juraj Slafkovský. The kid is 20, and yet he’s already putting up numbers that make you sit back and say that this youngster is for real.

Alexandre Texier News / The Hockey Writers / March 10