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Strong Start Gets Unraveled Early In 3rd Period As Habs Lose

The Montreal Canadiens’ 4-game winning streak was snapped on Saturday night, as the Habs fell 4-3 to the New York Rangers. On top of their winning streak,

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'I take a lot of the blame, I have to be better' – Samuel Montembeault

The Montreal Canadiens suffered their second loss of the season last night, as the New York Rangers prevailed 4-3 at the Bell Centre.The Habs had started the game very well, scoring two quick goals in the first period, but Martin St-Louis’ team was caught out in the end.

Montreal Canadiens News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Rumors Fade on Canadiens' $39M Forward, But Questions Emerge on Two Defenders

The Montreal Canadiens are having a good start to the 2025-26 NHL season, and rumors recently emerged about the future of three of their players. The Habs have a record of 4-2-0 and have eight points after their first six games, positioning themselves second in the Atlantic Division.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 19

The Canadiens lose a rare regulation-time game at home

After four straight wins, Montreal was back in action tonight against the New York Rangers, with Samuel Montembeault back in net. Here’s the rest of the lineup: And the Rangers’: It didn’t even take five minutes for the Canadiens to score two goals.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 19

Arber Xhekaj protects Lane Hutson and throws off the gloves

Canadiens-Rangers, what does that mean? It means a duel between Arber Xhekaj and Matt Rempe. The Canadiens’ 72 threw down the gloves, but much to the disappointment of fans, it wasn’t against Rempe.

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Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / October 19

'I don’t know anyone who doesn’t see Alexander Zharovsky becoming a big shot for the Habs.'

Far from North America, Alexander Zharovsky is attracting a lot of attention. In eight KHL games, he already has seven points, and that’s with limited playing time.

Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / October 19

Mike Matheson contract: 'there’s a way to reach an agreement'

Mike Matheson is the Montreal Canadiens’ next priority in terms of a contract: we know the Canadiens want to keep him (at the right price) and we also know the player is happy in Montreal.

Kaiden Guhle News / The Sick Podcast / October 18

Can The Habs Really Continue to Be Reliant On Guhle Being a Top 4 Defenseman

Earlier today, the Montreal Canadiens announced that Kaiden Guhle will be out of the lineup with a lower-body injury for the next 4-6 weeks. Guhle has proven thus far that he can’t stay healthy and in the lineup for long periods of time.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / October 18

NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens Active On the Trade Market

It’s time for more NHL rumours with us here at Last Word On Hockey. On this edition, we explore some of the rumours surrounding the Montreal Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

Canadiens Proving to Be a Clutch Team Early in 2025-26

The Montreal Canadiens have turned heads early this season, not just because of their youthful lineup or high-end skill, but because they’ve shown a new and refreshing quality: being clutch.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 18

Florian Xhekaj avenges Josiah Didier, victim of a dirty trick last night

Last night, the Laval Rocket won their home opener. Jacob Fowler picked up a shutout, and the youngsters stood out. But unfortunately, that’s not what

Kaiden Guhle News / Dose.ca / October 18

Kaiden Guhle’s injury: the Habs’ numerical disadvantage will be put to the test

The Canadiens will be without Kaiden Guhle for the next few weeks. The defenseman’s injury was obviously more serious than initially thought… and suddenly

Kaiden Guhle News / Field Level Media / October 18

Canadiens D Kaiden Guhle (lower body) out 4-6 weeks

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle will miss four-to-six weeks with a lower-body injury, the team announced on Saturday. Guhle fell to the ice in pain midway through the third period of Montreal's 3-2 overtime win against the Nashville Predators on Thursday.

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Florian Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / October 18

Reminder: Owen Beck preferred to Florian Xhekaj in the end

This morning, the Habs needed to recall a forward from the Rocket. The club had only one forward and one defenseman to spare… and with two forwards sidelined,

Jacob Fowler News / The Sick Podcast / October 18

Fowler Gets a Shutout in Rocket Home Opener

On Friday night, the Laval Rocket had their home opener against the defending Calder Cup Champion Abbotsford Canucks, where they won their first game at Place Bell 3-0.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 18

Press briefing: Martin St-Louis (really) didn’t look happy this morning

This morning, we learned that the Habs’ infirmary is already a mess. In addition to Patrik Laine and Kirby Dach who won’t play tonight (they’re injured

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / October 18

Canadiens’ Kaiden Guhle to miss 4-6 weeks; Laine, Dach out day-to-day

It appears that the Montreal Canadiens are going to be dealing with several injuries this weekend. The Canadiens announced on Saturday that defenseman Kaiden Guhle will miss the next four-to-six weeks with a lower-body injury, while center Kirby Dach and winger Patrik Laine are out on a day-to-day basis with lower-body injuries.

Kaiden Guhle News / NHL Trade Talk / October 18

Major Blow for Canadiens as Kaiden Guhle Sidelined 4–6 Weeks

The Montreal Canadiens announced an update on several injuries affecting their roster. On Saturday morning, the team revealed the following: “Defenseman Kaiden Guhle (lower body, 4 to 6 weeks) and forwards Kirby Dach (lower body, day-to-day) and Patrik Laine (lower body, day-to-day) will not play tonight.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / October 18

Canadiens Lose Top Defender to Injury

The Montreal Canadiens received a difficult injury update regarding a top defenseman. With the organization seeking their fifth win of the season in a matchup against the New York Rangers, the Habs won’t have a crucial blue liner available.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 18

Canadiens announce multiple injuries

While the Canadiens pulled off a comeback victory on Thursday against Nashville, it came at a cost as three players are now injured.

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Mike Matheson News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

Canadiens Walk Negotiations Tightrope with Matheson in Contract Year

The narrative surrounding Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson is changing. Last season, even last offseason as the veteran was heading into his last year under contract at a bargain-bin $4.875 million cap hit, the general consensus was the Habs should trade the guy to maximize the return following a career-high 62-point season in 2023-24.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 17

Canadiens Grooming Michael Hage for Key Role to Complete the Rebuild

Montreal Canadiens general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has to find a legitimate second-line centre to add to his roster. Kirby Dach has missed most of the last three seasons with injuries, and with the uncertainty surrounding the club’s centre depth, the big question is whether Hughes will pursue a long-term solution or a stopgap measure.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / October 17

Cole Caufield Makes History With OT Heroics for Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens star Cole Caufield continues to wow NHL fans and remind Habs followers about how special a player he is. On Thursday night, Caufield scored an overtime winner with just two seconds remaining to defeat the Nashville Predators by a score of 3-2.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / October 16

NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens Looking to Extend Another Defenceman

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Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Canadiens on verge of Stanley Cup contention, but still too young

One of the hot and rising teams in the NHL is the Montreal Canadiens. Yet, despite recent success, are they quite in the realm of being considered championship material?

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Rumors / October 15

NHL Rumors: After a Few Extensions Last Week, What’s Next for the Montreal Canadiens?

The Montreal Canadiens will have salary cap space to work with going forward … Area of need, and pending UFA Mike Matheson TSN: After the Montreal Canadiens extended Lane Hutson, they have a core group of six players signed at about $47 million, which is tremendous value with the salary cap ceiling going up over $100 million.