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Montreal Canadiens Forward Out With Lower Body Injury

The Montreal Canadiens have announced that they will be without forward Alexandre Texier for tonight’s matchup against the Minnesota Wild. Texier is dealing with a lower-body injury that is still being evaluated.

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Social Media Post Indicates Patrik Laine Trade Before the Deadline

Despite having played in just 57 games with the team, Patrik Laine’s time as a Montreal Canadien already feels like it could be nearing its end. Injuries have plagued the Finnish winger over his two seasons with the Habs, and some have even wondered whether he’ll suit up in the red, white, and blue again.

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / January 20

Here’s why Martin St-Louis was absent from practice last week

Last Friday, when the Canadiens players took to the ice in Ottawa at 1 p.m. for a practice session, Martin St-Louis was not present with his group. It was announced that a family commitment prevented him from being there.

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Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / January 19

Olympic Games: Slovakia has high prospects for Juraj Slafkovsky

As we all know, Juraj Slafkovsky is having an excellent season with the Habs, especially over the past 2 months or so. The power forward has already surpassed last season’s goal total with his 19th of the season, and has 40 points in 49 games.

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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.

Kirby Dach News / The Sick Podcast / January 19

Kirby Dach Expected To Play on Tuesday Night

Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis announced on Monday that forward Kirby Dach is expected to return to the Habs lineup on Tuesday when the team takes on the Minnesota Wild.

Logan Sawyer News / The Sick Podcast / January 19

A Strong Weekend for Underrated Habs Prospect Earns Him Player of The Week

This past weekend, Montreal Canadiens forward prospect Logan Sawyer continued his quietly strong season at Providence College by scoring goals in back-to-back games, including an overtime winning goal on Friday to help the Providence Friars beat the Boston College Eagles 4-3.

Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / January 19

Kirby Dach: it’s been two or three weeks since he got the green light from the doctors

Kirby Dach hasn’t played since November 15. That night, he blocked two shots against the Bruins at the Bell Centre. The result? Dach broke his ankle and hasn’t been able to return to action since.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / January 19

IMAGES: Nick Suzuki celebrated his baby shower over the weekend

Nick Suzuki is about to become a father. His wife announced she was pregnant with a baby girl a month ago, and the baby is due this spring. It’s all coming together rather quickly, to put it another way.

Jayden Struble News / Dose.ca / January 19

Jayden Struble has played in only one of the Canadiens’ last five games

The Habs have just eight games left before the Olympic break. This week, the Habs host the Wild (Tuesday) and the Sabres (Thursday) before playing in Boston on Saturday.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / January 19

Mock Trade Frenzy Around the Canadiens Missing Critical Point

This is going to be a stressful few weeks for teams of several NHL clubs. With the Olympic roster freeze approaching and the trade deadline around the corner, there is reason to be cautious.

Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / January 19

Kirby Dach on the first line in practice: a great showcase as his return approaches

The Canadiens were back in practice this morning. After a day off yesterday, Martin St-Louis’ men must now prepare for what’s to come. Starting tomorrow, the Minnesota Wild will be in town.

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Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / January 19

Canadiens Confronting Challenges as Youngest Team in the NHL

A young team inevitably experiences ups and downs over the course of a season, and the Montreal Canadiens are experiencing both as it fights to hold onto a playoff berth.

Joe Veleno News / Dose.ca / January 19

One assist in 17 games: Joe Veleno must sit out

The Canadiens’ players pulled off a real heist in Kanata on Saturday night; winning a game when you’re down by about half your opponent’s shots and trailing by two goals late in the third is nothing short of a miracle.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 19

The Canadiens’ division rivals are targeting circuits on the trade market

Let’s take a look at the Canadiens’ divisional standings. Looking at everything as of this morning, we can see that five teams are currently in the playoffs, as the Bruins and Sabres have draft spots.

Jacob Fowler News / Total Pro Sports / January 19

Emotional Scenes After Medical Emergency Abruptly Ends AHL Game Between Laval Rocket And Manitoba Moose

Saturday night was supposed to be a fresh start for Jacob Fowler. Making his first start since being sent down by the Montreal Canadiens, Fowler took the ice for the Laval Rocket with hopes of settling back into rhythm at the AHL.

Cole Caufield News / The Hockey Writers / January 19

Canadiens’ Cole Caufield Showing His Clutch Gene this Season

Saturday night against the Ottawa Senators offered yet another reminder of just how lethal Cole Caufield has become when the game is on the line. With the score deadlocked in overtime, the Montreal Canadiens’ sniper struck again, burying the winning goal and sealing two crucial points for Montreal.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 19

In five years, the Canadiens will have a significant advantage over most clubs

Right now, the parity we’re entitled to in the NHL is pretty crazy. Take the standings, for example. If there are worse clubs in the West, you can’t say that there are many teams in the same boat in the East.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / January 19

Why the Canadiens Are a Better Team on Home Ice than on the Road

When people size up NHL teams, they usually focus on the players. And yes, the Montreal Canadiens have talent. But lately, two other factors are making a real difference: team culture and the Bell Centre.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / The Sick Podcast / January 18

Can Slafkovsky Reach 35 Goals and 75 Points?

On Saturday night, forward Juraj Slafkovsky scored 2 goals in the Montreal Canadiens’ 6-5 overtime victory against the Ottawa Senators. Despite a slow start offensively in the team’s first 19 games, Slafkovsky now has 19 goals and 40 points in 49 games this season.

Kirby Dach News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 18

Kirby Dach Nearing Return From Injury

Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach is “very close to a return to the lineup,” and could be activated off long-term injured reserve in time for the team’s game Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild, reports Arpon Basu of The Athletic.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 18

Canadiens’ Defence Has the Potential to Be Elite for Years

For the first time in a long time, the Montreal Canadiens can look at their blue line and feel something that has been missing for years: stability. Not just short-term competence, but a long-term vision that is already taking shape at the NHL level.

Cole Caufield News / Field Level Media / January 17

Cole Caufield's OT goal propels Canadiens past Senators

Cole Caufield scored his second goal of the game, a slapshot off an assist from Lane Hutson, 33 seconds into overtime, to give the Montreal Canadiens a 6-5 victory over the host Ottawa Senators.

Jake Evans News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 17

Canadiens Activate Jake Evans Off LTIR

After opening a pair of roster spots on Friday following the demotions of goalie Jacob Fowler and center Owen Beck to AHL Laval, it seemed likely that

Lane Hutson News / The Hockey Writers / January 17

Canadiens’ Lane Hutson Reaches 100 Career Assists

Lane Hutson continues to rewrite the record books, and on Tuesday night against the Buffalo Sabres, the Montreal Canadiens’ young defenseman reached yet another remarkable milestone.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 16

Canadiens Reassign Owen Beck, Jacob Fowler

The Canadiens announced they’ve loaned center Owen Beck and goaltender Jacob Fowler to AHL Laval. They’re now left with two open roster spots – one of which could go to LTIR-bound Kirby Dach as he nears a return from a foot fracture, Eric Engels of Sportsnet speculates.