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Caufield Is The Best Habs Goal Scorer In Over 40 Years

After his 2-goal performance against the Washington Capitals on Saturday night, Cole Caufield is not only on pace to be the first Montreal Canadiens player to score 40 goals in a season since Vincent Damphousse recorded 40 in the 1993-94 season, but his current numbers are showing that the 50-goal mark is realistically within reach.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / March 1

Ivan Demidov has run out of gas

Ivan Demidov is going through a rough patch. Yes, let’s just say it like it is. The Canadiens’ offensive gem has scored only two goals in his last 21 games.

Robert Thomas News / Dose.ca / March 1

Cold shower for the Canadiens in the Robert Thomas case

The Robert Thomas rumor in Montreal has just been given a cold shower. With just a few days to go before the trade deadline on Friday at 3 p.m., Elliotte Friedman calmed things down on NHL on TNT.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / March 1

Canadiens Have the Prospects to Finish the Rebuild Internally

The Montreal Canadiens have officially shed the basement dweller label. Coming out of the Olympic break, they find themselves in the thick of a playoff

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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

Cole Caufield News / The Sick Podcast / March 1

Caufield Leads With 2 Goals The Way As Habs Beat Capitals 6-2

The Montreal Canadiens came into Saturday’s contest ready to play, and they got rewarded with a convincing 6-2 victory over the Washington Capitals. Cole Caufield got things started for the Habs with 2 goals in the first period, as “Mr.

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / March 1

'In my life, every day is Saturday' – Cole Caufield

The Montreal Canadiens gave us a magnificent Saturday night yesterday, winning a big game against the Washington Capitals in spectacular fashion. A 6-2 victory feels good, especially on a Saturday night at the Bell Centre.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / March 1

Jakub Dobes keeps winning his matches: he must remain #1 at all times.

The Montreal Canadiens picked up two huge points last night at the Bell Centre, thanks to a great win over the Washington Capitals, an opponent the Habs have struggled against recently.

Cole Caufield News / Field Level Media / February 28

Cole Caufield, Canadiens grab early lead, cool off Caps

Cole Caufield scored two first-period goals and the Canadiens went on to beat the Washington Capitals 6-2 on Saturday night in Montreal. Nick Suzuki had a goal and two assists for the Canadiens, who have points in seven straight (5-0-2).

Cole Caufield News / The Hockey Writers / February 28

Canadiens’ Caufield Breaks Lafleur Record for Most Go-Ahead Goals

Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield continued to establish himself as a perennial scoring threat in the NHL on Saturday, breaking a mark set by franchise-leading-scorer Guy Lafleur.

Alexander Zharovsky News / The Sick Podcast / February 28

Analyst Has Alexander Zharovsky As the 3rd Best NHL-Affiliated Prospect

On Friday, RDS hockey analyst Stephane Leroux revealed his list of top 40 NHL-affiliated prospects who played under 25 NHL games thus far. To the surprise of likely many, the Montreal Canadiens’ 2nd round pick in 2025, Alexander Zharovsky, landed in his 3rd spot behind only James Hagens and Konstas Helenius.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / February 28

Canadiens' Quick Hits: Pickford, Reinbacher & Blais

Some nights are quiet in the Montréal Canadiens’ system. Then you get a night like this one — goals, assists, big performances, and a few prospects showing exactly why the organization is excited about its future.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 28

Momentum Building Toward Sergei Bobrovsky to the Montreal Canadiens?

Trade rumors around Sergei Bobrovsky began as just noise—a long shot for anything to actually happen. Nobody thought the Florida Panthers would seriously consider moving their two-time Vezina, two-time Stanley Cup-winning goaltender, at least until the last week or so.

Rasmus Ristolainen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 27

Canadiens Kicking Tires On Rasmus Ristolainen

Heading for their second consecutive postseason appearance, the Montreal Canadiens are looking on all fronts for trade deadline acquisitions. Earlier today, on 32 Thoughts, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that the Canadiens have checked in on Rasmus Ristolainen‘s availability.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / February 27

Should The Habs Consider Putting Slafkovsky Back On The Top Line?

On Thursday night’s episode of the Sick Podcast Post-game Show, Tony Marinaro discussed with his guests Pierre McGuire and Brian Wilde about what the Montreal Canadiens should potentially do to improve their top line with Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki.

Noah Dobson News / The Sick Podcast / February 27

Dobson Scores 2 Goals But Habs Fall Short In OT

In their first game back from the Olympic break, the Montreal Canadiens blew a late 3-2 lead and ended up losing 4-3 in overtime against the New York Islanders.

Jesper Wallstedt News / NHL Trade Talk / February 27

Montreal Deadline: No Reason to Chase Jesper Wallstedt

Every trade deadline produces one rumor that hijacks the group chat. For the Canadiens, one of those names is Jesper Wallstedt — a young, high-upside goaltender who feels like the kind of move that could accelerate everything.

Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / February 27

Alexander Zharovsky: 3rd best prospect in the NHL (according to Stéphane Leroux)

Ranking the best prospects in the NHL is never an easy task. But Stéphane Leroux gave it a shot… and I must say that his ranking surprised me a little for a few reasons.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / February 27

NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens Exploring Trade Options for Forward

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. We’re just over a week away from the NHL trade deadline, and rumours have been picking up now that the season is back underway.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 26

Islanders' Matthew Schaefer continues special rookie season with record-setting performance

Winning the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery could turn out to be a major franchise-changing moment for the New York Islanders.

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Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / February 26

How the Olympics Can Launch Slafkovský’s Game to a New Level

When Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis started talking about the “fog” players feel when they return from the Olympics — and how the experience can still propel them forward — it was hard not to think of Juraj Slafkovsky.

Patrik Laine News / Daily Faceoff / February 26

Canadiens expected to move Patrik Laine before trade deadline

The start to Patrik Laine’s tenure as a Montreal Canadiens was an electric one, as he scored 12 goals in his first 18 games last season. But since then, he hasn’t been a great fit.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / February 25

3 Reasons the Canadiens’ Defence Is Ready for Prime Time

Playoff hockey isn’t about looking pretty. It’s about clearing rebounds, making the next play under pressure, and doing it shift after shift. The regular season lets you outskate mistakes; the postseason forces you to solve problems on the fly.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 25

Canadiens To Activate Alex Newhook From Injured Reserve

The Canadiens will activate Alex Newhook from injured reserve before tomorrow’s game versus the Islanders, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports. The speedy forward is set for his first appearance in over three months after sustaining an ankle fracture on Nov.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 24

3 Lessons the Canadiens Can Apply From Last Season’s Hot Finish to the Post-Olympic Break

If there’s one stretch that defined the Montreal Canadiens’ identity last season, it was the run that followed the 4 Nations Face-Off break. In a tight Eastern Conference race, the Habs flipped a switch and went from fringe contender to legitimate playoff team.