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Nikita Kucherov: The Same Contract Could Earn Him More in Montreal Than in Florida

The infamous tax rate, as we know, has been a hot topic throughout the NHL for years. Seeing Florida teams win the Stanley Cup multiple times in recent years has brought this issue to the forefront of discussions.

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Owen Beck is proving he belongs with the Montreal Canadiens

Owen Beck's start to the season with the Montreal Canadiens did not go as planned, but he has found his stride as of late. He has recorded a point in each of his last three games, making the most of his limited opportunities to prove he deserves a permanent spot with the Canadiens.

Gleb Pugachyov News / Dose.ca / November 6

Gleb Pugachyov: His season (and his physical condition) are starting to get back on track

Over the past few weeks, there's been a lot of talk about Gleb Pugachyov's struggles in Russia. The Canadiens' most recent first-round pick was struggling on the ice… and he was barely getting any playing time.

Arber Xhekaj News / Professor Press Box / November 6

For Canadiens Arber Xhekaj, the Rest of the Game Takes Time

Some hockey players seem to arrive with a pretty clear label attached. For Montreal Canadiens defenceman Arber Xhekaj, that label has been toughness. He's big, he's willing to stand up for teammates, and opponents know he's not someone to take liberties with.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Cole Caufield News / Trade Talk Sports / November 6

Cole Caufield’s Latest Record Says Something Key About His Game

There are goal scorers, and then there are players who seem to have a knack for showing up when a game is hanging in the balance. Montreal Canadiens fans are getting a pretty good look at the second kind in Cole Caufield.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 6

Dach on the ice, Montembeault gets his chance, and Dobson needs to score

The captain's presence changed everything yesterday for the Canadiens. Not only did Nick Suzuki rack up three points—which earned him the first-star of the game award—but he also rallied all his teammates toward a common goal: coming out strong against one of the best teams in the NHL.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / November 6

Cole Caufield is leaving Connor McDavid in the dust on his way to NHL overtime history

Nick Suzuki made his return to the ice after missing the last six games due to injury. While the fans were excited to have him back for the Montreal Canadiens, Cole Caufield might have been the most excited, and these two picked up right where they left off.

Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / November 6

Kent Hughes and His New Policy on Players’ Medical Updates

Yesterday at noon, my colleague Maxime Truman wrote an article about the Canadiens' injuries. His angle was this: Why are the Canadiens' player injuries being treated this season as if they were huge state secrets that need to be kept under wraps?

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / November 6

'I played like crap': Juraj Slafkovsky doesn’t mince words

Juraj Slafkovsky has come under criticism in recent days. Let’s just say his start to the season hasn’t lived up to expectations. He’s capable of giving more on the ice, and what we’ve seen over the past month isn’t enough.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

The Canadiens’ Third Jersey Curse Is Real

At this point, it might be time for the Montreal Canadiens to seriously consider getting rid of their alternate jerseys. Over the last few years, the Habs have introduced several different designs, from the dark blue Reverse Retro to the powder blue version and now the new white remix jersey.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / November 6

Nick Suzuki Returns: The Canadiens Find Their Stride Again

Would the Canadiens have won last night's game against the Mammoth without Nick Suzuki? It's a valid question, even if we'll never know the answer. After all, it's purely hypothetical: the captain was indeed back on the ice last night.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Arber Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / November 6

'Momentum': Arber Xhekaj Shares His Message on Instagram

Those 5-4 games come one after another, but no two are alike, right? On Tuesday, the Canadiens didn't control the game against the Jets at five-on-five (not at all, really), but they controlled the score for most of the game.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / November 6

Canadiens Sick Postgame: Suzuki Returns; Habs Bounce Back, Beat Mammoth 5-4 In OT

The Montreal Canadiens dug deep and bounced back after Tuesday’s historic loss to the Winnipeg Jets by beating the Utah Mammoth 5-4 in overtime on Thursday night.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 5

Cole Caufield scores OT winner as Canadiens edge Mammoth

Cole Caufield scored 30 seconds into overtime as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the visiting Utah Mammoth 5-4 on Thursday. Kirby Dach had a goal and an assist, and Jakub Dobes made 16 saves for the Canadiens, who rebounded from Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to Winnipeg.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 5

Canadiens' Cole Caufield continues to be a game-changer in OT

Canadiens' Cole Caufield continues to be a game-changer in overtime

The Montreal Canadiens erased an early two-goal deficit against the Utah Mammoth on Thursday night, earning a 5-4 overtime win. The hero in overtime was the same player it usually is for the Canadiens -- forward Cole Caufield.

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Devils blow three-goal lead, hang on for OT win over Blues

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Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / November 5

5 takeaways from the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 overtime win over the Mammoth

The Montreal Canadiens faced a pivotal game on Thursday night against the Utah Mammoth. They entered this game with their historic loss, blowing a 4-0 lead with about three minutes left in the third period to the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday still fresh in their mind.

Adam Engstrom News / Dose.ca / November 5

Adam Engstrom’s First NHL Goal

Adam Engstrom finally scored! His powerful wrist shot beat Sebastian Cossa to tie the game in the third period. Here’s the play: It took him a total of 25 games to score his first goal.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 5

When Dan Milstein pressures the CH to add a star player

On July 1, Kent Hughes settled an important matter. He offered an eight-year contract extension ($9.15 million per season) to one of his best young players, Ivan Demidov.

Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / November 5

VIDEO: Alexander Zharovsky scored a (magnificent) goal, Pavel Datsyuk-style

Alexander Zharovsky has been selected to represent Russia at the Future Cup. What is the Future Cup? It's a small tournament featuring the under-20 teams from Belarus and Kazakhstan, as well as the Russian under-18 team.

Nick Suzuki News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 5

Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki Returns From Injury

Nick Suzuki’s absence from the Montreal Canadiens will end after six games. According to a team announcement, the Canadiens confirmed that their captain had fully recovered from his upper-body injury and will return to the lineup this evening against the Utah Mammoth.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / November 5

Canadiens’ Suzuki, Dach to return from injuries against Mammoth

Some reinforcements are returning for the Montreal Canadiens. The team announced that captain Nick Suzuki and forward Kirby Dach will be back in the lineup Thursday night, when the Canadiens face off against the Utah Mammoth.

Oliver Kapanen News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

Oliver Kapanen Is Failing to Answer Canadiens’ Biggest Question

The Montreal Canadiens have enjoyed a strong start to the 2026-27 season, but that does not mean everything has gone according to plan. While several young players have taken important steps forward, others have struggled to build on their previous success.

Ivan Demidov News / Daily Faceoff / November 4

$Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov fractured ankle in preseason$

Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov fractured ankle in preseason

Fans of the Montreal Canadiens have finally received some clarity regarding an injury to one of their top players. On Wednesday’s episode of DFO Insider with Jeff Marek and David Pagnotta, Dan Milstein, the agent of Canadiens winger Ivan Demidov, revealed that Demidov suffered a fractured ankle during the preseason.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 4