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Can The Canadiens Bounce Back Against The Bruins?

After a rough week where they got outscored 12-1 in two games against their opponents, the Montreal Canadiens (10-5-2) will be looking to turn things around against the Boston Bruins (11-8-0), who have been playing some very good hockey as of late.

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Digital disadvantage: Martin St-Louis’s new plan is not viable in the long term

Yesterday, we learned that the Canadiens would be without the services of Alex Newhook for the next four months. It’s a big loss from the point of view that he played some great hockey this season, but also from the point of view that he had established himself as an important element on the power play.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / November 15

Montreal Canadiens Recent Struggles Are a Growing Cause for Concern

The Montreal Canadiens had a dominant start to their season, reaching as high as second overall in the NHL. However, in the recent games, the struggles have been mounting.

Alex Newhook News / Dose.ca / November 15

Here are the trios in practice following Alex Newhook’s injury

The Canadiens de Montréal held a practice this morning at the Bell Centre in preparation for tonight’s game against the Boston Bruins at 7pm. It was the first full practice since Thursday’s heavy 7-0 loss to the Dallas Stars, and since Alex Newhook’s unfortunate injury.

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Zachary Bolduc News / Dose.ca / November 15

Zachary Bolduc: no shots in his last four games

Zachary Bolduc got off to a great start in his first season with the Canadiens, scoring three goals and four points in his first three games. It was a dream start for the Québécois with the Habs, and we had high hopes for him this season, as we imagined him scoring a ton of goals.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Alex Newhook News / The Hockey Writers / November 15

Canadiens’ Newhook Injury Opening the Door for a Move

The Montreal Canadiens’ promising start to the 2025–26 season has officially hit its first major roadblock. Kaiden Guhle and Alex Newhook will be sidelined for an extended period of time.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 15

'The (Habs) players aren’t capable of doing basic NHL things.'

The current week for the Montreal Canadiens is worrying in both the short and long term, for a number of reasons. Even if it’s only two losses in a row, which isn’t dramatic on paper in a season, it’s a truly frightening sequence for the future.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / November 15

Two points for Michael Hage in crushing win over Penn State

On this Friday evening, Michael Hage and the University of Michigan Wolverines were in action. For the occasion, they faced Gavin McKenna and Penn State University.

Brendan Gallagher News / Dose.ca / November 14

No goals in 17 games: it’s been (really) tough for Brendan Gallagher this year

Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about the Montreal Canadiens. Of course, there’s the two consecutive thaws the Habs have suffered. Then there are the long absences announced today for Kaiden Guhle and Alex Newhook.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / November 14

Habs Injury News Worse Than Expected

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Friday afternoon that forward Alex Newhook fractured his right ankle and will be out for the next 4 months after having surgery earlier in the day.

Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / November 14

Kent Hughes has lost quite a bit of leverage on the transaction market

Two weeks ago, we were thinking that the Canadiens were doing well. The club was relatively healthy (Patrik Laine hadn’t had a great start to the season, and Kaiden Guhle wasn’t out with a long-term injury) and in the standings, things were going well.

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Jakub Dobes News / The Sick Podcast / November 14

Could Dobes’ Reaction To The OT Loss To The Devils Is Hurting His Game?

The Montreal Canadiens are now in a situation where neither their goaltenders, Samuel Montembeault nor Jakub Dobes, can make a big save when they need it most.

Alex Newhook News / Field Level Media / November 14

Canadiens' Alex Newhook out 4 months after ankle surgery

Montreal Canadiens forward Alex Newhook underwent surgery on his fractured ankle and is expected to be sidelined four months, the team announced Friday.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / November 14

Canadiens’ Alex Newhook out four months; Kaiden Guhle out 8-10 weeks

A couple of important players in la belle province will be out for a substantial amount of time. On Friday, the Montreal Canadiens announced that forward Alex Newhook underwent surgery to repair a fractured ankle and is expected to miss four months.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 14

Canadiens News and Notes: Newhook, Trade Rumours, and Olympics

In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumours, general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has his work cut out for him as the 2025-26 season progresses

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 14

Jared Davidson recalled by the Canadiens: the club preferred him to David Kampf

Last night, Alex Newhook went down fighting in the Habs’ loss to the Stars. And with Martin St-Louis confirming that the forward would miss some time, the Habs were going to need a replacement.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 14

Canadiens announce timelines for return for Alex Newhook, Kaiden Guhle

The Canadiens will be without Alex Newhook and Kaiden Guhle for a while.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 14

Martin St-Louis confirms Alex Newhook will miss time: it comes at the wrong time

Last night, the Habs lost to the Stars. But in addition to losing the game, they also lost Alex Newhook in defeat. The forward fell heavily against the boards… and when you look at the images, it’s hard not to think that this could be a very, very serious injury.

David Kampf News / NHL Trade Talk / November 14

Canadiens Eye David Kampf After Injury Creates Urgent Need at Center

The Montreal Canadiens weren’t expected to be major players in the David Kampf sweepstakes. Then Alex Newhook went down — and everything changed. The injury, which looked troubling the moment it happened, instantly created a hole down the middle of Montreal’s lineup.

Lane Hutson News / The Hockey Writers / November 14

Canadiens’ Hutson Joins Elite Company After 100 NHL Games

Reaching 100 NHL games is an important milestone for any young player, but in Lane Hutson’s case, it feels like only the beginning of what could be a remarkable career.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / November 10