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On YouTubeMontreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / December 18
Canadiens' win over Blackhawks ends home curse at Bell Centre
Very effective on the road this season, Zachary Bolduc had not yet been able to get on the scoresheet at Bell Centre Bell, but all that changed on Thursday night.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 18
Bolduc’s Pair Lifts Canadiens Over Bedard-less Blackhawks
Technically the Chicago Blackhawks had completed the toughest part of the assignment, when they killed off the first 1:48 of Frank Nazar’s tripping penalty to end the second period.
Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / December 18
Zachary Bolduc's 2-goal night carries Canadiens past Blackhawks
Zachary Bolduc scored twice and Lane Hutson registered three assists as the host Montreal Canadiens scored four unanswered goals for a 4-1 victory over the reeling Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
Alexander Zharovsky News / The Sick Podcast / December 18
Zharovsky With A Beautiful Goal On Thursday
On Thursday, Montreal Canadiens prospect Alexander Zharovsky continued to show his dominant rookie season in the KHL with a beautiful snipe for his 9th goal of the season to help Salavat UFA secure a 2-1 win over Severstal Cherepovets.
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.
Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / December 18
Canadiens defense rotation opens door for rookie Adam Engstrom
Adam Engstrom was dressed for the Montreal Canadiens' last four games, and his play augurs well for the immediate future.
Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / December 18
Montreal Canadiens Prospects at the 2026 World Juniors
We are approaching the most wonderful time of the year to be a hockey fan. The 2026 edition of the World Junior Championships is fast approaching as we head into preliminary action.
Nick Suzuki News / The Sick Podcast / December 18
Suzuki Needs To Be Much Better On Faceoffs
The Montreal Canadiens have been through a stretch where they have been really struggling in the faceoff circle as of late, especially captain Nick Suzuki, who has seemingly lost every important draw as of late.
Aaron Luchuk News / The Hockey Writers / December 18
Revisiting Spitfires’-Colts’ 2017 Aaron Luchuk Trade
The month of December marks the unofficial start to the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) trade deadline season. In 2017, it became a month the Windsor Spitfires will never forget as they said goodbye to a captain.
Samuel Montembeault News / NHL Trade Talk / December 18
Something Slipped With Sam Montembeault: Will He Return to Canadiens’ Crease?
For the Montreal Canadiens’ Sam Montembeault, December hasn’t just been unkind — it’s been clarifying. At the start of the month, Montembeault was still recognizable as the Canadiens’ steady option.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / December 18
Canadiens News and Notes: Trade Rumours, World Junior Championship & More
In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumours, general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has his work cut out for him as the team continues its battle for a playoff spot.
Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / December 17
Canadiens reap present, future benefits from surprising asset Alexandre Texier
Alexandre Texier continues to shine with the Montreal Canadiens.
Jared McCann News / Dose.ca / December 17
habs: 'Jared McCann would be a really good fit in Montreal.'
The Canadiens want to improve. To do so, Kent Hughes could turn to the trade market because he has several assets on hand to make a big move. The Canadiens’ GM has a number of draft picks on hand, as well as a number of excellent prospects.
Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / December 17
First images of Samuel Montembeault in the Laval Rocket uniform
Do you remember the time Carey Price and Brendan Gallagher played together… for the Laval Rocket? The two veterans had taken part in a match in the American League to get back into shape.
Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / December 17
NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens Looking to Acquire Veteran Centre
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. We’re inching closer to the Christmas Break, and the standings, particularly in the Eastern Conference, couldn’t be any closer.
Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / December 17
Mike Matheson was not at the Canadiens’ morning practice
This morning, the Canadiens had a practice session in Brossard. Before the other guys hit the ice, Kaiden Guhle made his presence felt. Seeing him in a tracksuit is a good thing, because it means he’s making progress.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 17
the Canadiens rights: BPM Sports plans to negotiate to obtain them
BPM Sports had been for sale since last spring. The station had been losing money since it opened, and needed a new owner with a strong backbone and a keen interest in sports.
Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / December 17
Samuel Montembeault: when people in Toronto wonder if he could be an option
Samuel Montembeault is currently with the Laval Rocket. As you probably know, he was traded to the Rocket for conditioning purposes. He will play in Cleveland on Thursday and/or Saturday before joining the Canadiens in Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / December 17
Mike Matheson: Expect a short absence
Yesterday, playing without Mike Matheson wasn’t ideal for the Canadiens. It really wasn’t. Yes, the other defensemen did well under the circumstances. Yes, Lane Hutson is capable of staying on the ice for a long time, having played 27 minutes yesterday.
Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / December 17
Jacob Fowler’s stats haven’t been good in the last two games
Last night, the Canadiens missed out. Martin St-Louis’ men were unable to beat the Flyers at home. In the 4-1 defeat, we’ll all agree that it was mainly the youngsters who sank the club at times via mistakes… er… that were avoidable.
Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / December 17
Samuel Montembeault: Martin St-Louis confirms that we should see him again in Pittsburgh
Earlier today, Samuel Montembeault was traded to the Laval Rocket. The Québécois will spend a conditioning stint in the AHL, playing two games in Cleveland.
Samuel Montembeault News / Daily Faceoff / December 16
Canadiens assign Samuel Montembeault to AHL on conditioning stint
The Montreal Canadiens announced on Tuesday that they have assigned goalie Samuel Montembeault to their AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket, for a conditioning stint.
Mike Matheson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 16
Montreal Canadiens' Mike Matheson out day-to-day
Matheson currently leads the Canadiens in average ice time per game.
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