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Carey Price Left More Than Memories with the Canadiens

Sometimes you find out what a player really meant to a franchise by listening to the people who followed him. That’s what makes the recent comments from Montreal Canadiens players and head coach Martin St.

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Alexandre Carrier: Things have been (really) bad for the past three games

I really like Alexander Carrier as a defenseman. He's versatile, he's reliable on the ice, and that explains why Martin St-Louis trusts him. Except that… Except that Carrier has a problem with his game, and it's been noticeable ever since he arrived in Montreal.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / November 9

Jake Evans' injury scare could create a big opportunity for Owen Beck

If Evans is forced to miss time, the Canadiens will need someone to step up and fill his role. During Monday’s practice, Nick Suzuki and Jake Evans were fighting for a puck along the boards.

Arber Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / November 9

'I’ll remember this': Arber Xhekaj issues a warning

Things are going well for Kirby Dach right now. I don’t know if the forward is feeling the pressure from players pushing for a spot and the competition heating up due to the large number of forwards on the team, but he’s been playing better lately.

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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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NHL News / Dose.ca / November 9

Jakub Dobeš is caught on camera during a shoot

Jakub Dobeš recently filmed a new commercial. Dobeš collaborated with Lussier, a company in the insurance industry. As seen in the commercial, the Canadiens goaltender was asked questions about insurance.

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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.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / November 9

Ivan Demidov didn’t skate this morning

This morning, the Canadiens were in Brossard for practice. First off, it's worth noting that two of the three injured players took to the ice. Samuel Montembeault skated before practice, and Mike Matheson was spotted on the other rink as the regular session was winding down.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 9

Canadiens’ Deep Prospect Pool Changes the Trade Market Math

The Montreal Canadiens are currently holding cards most general managers across the NHL would envy, and recent chatter surrounding the organization’s prospect pool has the hockey world buzzing.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 9

Canadiens look like they are taking another step toward contention

The Montreal Canadiens entered the 2026–27 season with plenty of expectations following their impressive playoff run last spring. With a young core continuing to develop and several players looking to take another step forward, the Canadiens were hoping to establish themselves as one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference.

Carey Price News / A Winning Habit / November 8

Carey Price Hockey Hall of Fame induction highlights rare loyalty to Canadiens

Another legendary goalie for the Montreal Canadiens is officially in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Carey Price was inducted over the weekend, alongside five other inductees.

Jacob Fowler News / A Winning Habit / November 8

Jacob Fowler's response to Canadiens' collapse speaks volumes about his maturity

Jacob Fowler was spectacular despite the Montreal Canadiens' collapse against the Winnipeg Jets. The Canadiens conceded four goals in the final 2:39 of the third period before losing in overtime.

Gleb Pugachyov News / Professor Press Box / November 8

Why the Canadiens Need to Be Patient with Gleb Pugachyov

Montreal Canadiens fans have plenty of reasons to watch their young prospects. The organization is trying to build something that lasts, and every first-round pick naturally gets a little extra attention.

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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.

NHL News / A Winning Habit / November 8

Kevin Bahl injury gives Kent Hughes golden chance to fix Canadiens center depth

The Calgary Flames announced on Sunday that Kevin Bahl will miss the rest of the season after suffering a ruptured Achilles. Shortly after the news broke,

NHL News / Dose.ca / November 8

Penguins’ Season Opener: Crosby in Montreal Is a Real Possibility

There have been talks about Sidney Crosby's future for a few years now. And, of course, connections have been drawn to the Montreal Canadiens—not only because it's the team he rooted for as a kid, but also because joining their talented young squad would give him another chance to win a Stanley Cup.

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Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / November 8

Future Cup: Alexander Zharovsky Named Most Valuable Player of the Tournament

Earlier this week, we shared a magnificent goal by Alexander Zharovsky from the Under-20 tournament in Russia (Future Cup). A nice little goal in the style of Pavel Datsyuk—it's always a pleasure to watch.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 8

3 Takeaways From the Canadiens’ 4-2 Win Over the Maple Leafs

On Saturday, Nov. 7, the Montreal Canadiens took the road, packing their Hometown Remix kits with them, to face their eternal rivals, the Toronto Maple Leafs, at Scotiabank Arena.

Jacob Fowler News / Daily Faceoff / November 8

Canadiens’ Jacob Fowler had apple thrown at him during game against Leafs

What have you seen thrown on the ice during a hockey game? Hats, cephalopods, rubber rats, chickens, tennis balls and bras have landed on the playing surface over the NHL’s illustrious history.

Jacob Fowler News / Yardbarker / November 7

Why NHL referee offered Canadiens goalie Jacob Fowler an apple during game

A weird scene unfolded during Saturday's Montreal Canadiens-Toronto Maple Leafs game when referee TJ Luxmore pulled a green apple out of his pocket in the second period following a whistle.

Alex Newhook scores twice; surging Canadiens hold off Maple Leafs

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Alex Newhook News / Field Level Media / November 7

Alex Newhook scores twice; surging Canadiens hold off Maple Leafs

Alex Newhook scored two goals as the visiting Montreal Canadiens held on to top the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Saturday. Trailing 3-0 after two periods, William Nylander and Gavin McKenna scored in a 55-second span to cut the gap to 3-2 with 12:46 remaining in regulation.

Brett Berard News / Professor Press Box / November 7

Brett Berard Is Scoring in Laval. But Can He Find a Way Back to Montreal?

There's something encouraging about what Brett Berard is doing in Laval. The Canadiens' new forward scored twice in Friday's 6-2 win over Cleveland, bringing his totals to six goals and three assists in 13 games with the Rocket.

Ivan Demidov News / The Hockey Writers / November 7

Demidov’s Return Could Force the Canadiens to Make Some Tough Decisions

The Montreal Canadiens have been dealing with their fair share of injuries early in the 2026-27 season, but with some players getting closer to returning, the organization could soon be facing a very different problem.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

Cole Caufield News / Larry Brown Sports / November 4

Cole Caufield had an honest quote after a brutal Canadiens meltdown

Cole Caufield and the Montreal Canadiens fell victim to complacency in one of the most stunning games of the 2026-27 NHL season. The Habs were cruising toward what looked like their 10th consecutive win when Caufield scored his second goal of Tuesday’s game against the visiting Winnipeg Jets at Bell Centre in Montreal.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 4