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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.

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Canadiens Sick Postgame: Habs Suffer Historic Loss; Lose 5-4 To Jets

The Winnipeg Jets came back from down 4-0 to beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in overtime in what was the fastest four-goal comeback in NHL history. With 2:39 left in regulation, the Canadiens were leading 4-0 before they proceeded to blow their lead in a matter of 2:06.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 4

Jets make NHL history with unfathomable comeback win over Canadiens

Well, that's one way to snap a nine-game losing streak.

Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins sets franchise record for most games played

Cutter Gauthier logs second straight hat trick as Ducks nip Canucks

NHL is doing something very strange for some Hometown Remix games

Red Wings ask Dylan Larkin to make another trade concession

6 landing spots for Nikita Kucherov after Lightning star requested trade

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / November 3

4 takeaways from the Montreal Canadiens historic collapse in 5-4 OT loss to the Jets

The Montreal Canadiens entered their game on Tuesday night hoping to extend their win streak to six games. They were playing a Winnipeg Jets team that was struggling, as they had lost nine straight, including a 2-1 loss to this same Canadiens team in the Heritage Classic.

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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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Jacob Fowler News / A Winning Habit / November 3

Jacob Fowler has his work cut out for him in the Calder Trophy race

On Tuesday, Montreal Canadiens rookie goaltender Jacob Fowler is expected to start his ninth game of the season against the slumping Winnipeg Jets. The 21-year-old Florida native has posted some of the league's best numbers to start the year, with a 7-1-0 record, 1.84 goals-against average and .932 save percentage.

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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.

Luke Mittelstadt News / Inside The Rink / November 3

AHL: Luke Mittelstadt Named AHL Rookie of the Month for October 2026

The American Hockey League named Laval Rocket defenseman Luke Mittelstadt the Upper Deck AHL Rookie of the Month for October on Tuesday, November 3. The 23-year-old recorded five goals and 11 assists for 16 points in 11 games, leading all AHL players in scoring.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / November 3

Ivan Demidov: Four weeks later, still no response

We have a pretty good idea of where things stand with most of the Canadiens' injured (or absent) players. Nick Suzuki won't play tonight, but he's getting closer to a return.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / November 3

Nick Suzuki won’t play tonight

While we were expecting Nick Suzuki to return to action as early as tonight, Martin St-Louis has just stated otherwise. The Canadiens' coach confirmed that Nick Suzuki won't be able to play in tonight's game against the Jets.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / November 3

Canadiens have an intriguing trade target emerging in Los Angeles

The Montreal Canadiens' second-line center spot has been a revolving door this season, made even more confusing thanks to Ivan Demidov's injury. The Russian's presence on the second line lets the center play less of a driving role, but with Demidov out, the Canadiens have struggled to fill that role consistently.

Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / November 3

Jacob Fowler will face the Jets tonight

This morning, the Canadiens practiced at the Bell Centre in preparation for tonight's game. What stood out was that there were quite a few players missing.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 3

The summer of 2027 is shaping up to be a real headache for the Canadiens

Many have criticized Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton for failing to make any moves last spring at the trade deadline, as well as this summer (trades and free agents).

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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.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / November 3

Finer details are what are appreciated about Canadiens Hometown Remix jerseys

To start the week, the Montreal Canadiens joined the NHL in unveiling a new look. The highly anticipated Hometown Remix jerseys have been released. As part of the release, the Canadiens revealed an all-white jersey that included a white logo across the chest.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 3

Grading the Canadiens’ Month of October

As the calendar flips to November, the Montreal Canadiens have a little over a month of hockey and 14 games in the archives. As they commence the new month with a home game on Nov.

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Michael Hage News / A Winning Habit / November 3

Canadiens top prospect Michael Hage is putting up legendary NCAA numbers

While the Montreal Canadiens are already hot, the franchise's top prospect is also playing for a red-hot club. Michael Hage, the 24th overall pick in the

Phillip Danault News / Dose.ca / November 3

'Phillip Danault is indispensable right now'

Phillip Danault has now played 800 career games in the NHL, all while playing a physically demanding style of hockey. Danault has always given his all for his team.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 2

Canadiens take winning streak into home matchup with slumping Jets

The Montreal Canadiens couldn't be hotter. Conversely, the Winnipeg Jets couldn't be colder. The Canadiens will look to extend their win streak to six games and hand the Jets a 10th straight setback on Tuesday when the teams meet in Montreal.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

Canadiens’ Looming Roster Bottleneck Demands Tough Calls

The Montreal Canadiens are no longer a group living comfortably in the protective grace period of an early rebuild. The long-range vision that executive

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

Montreal Canadiens’ 3 Stars of October

October is officially in the books, and the Montreal Canadiens have plenty of reasons to feel good about their start to the 2026-27 season. Despite some defensive struggles early on, injuries to key players and questions surrounding their goaltending situation, the Habs managed to finish the month on a high note.

Lane Hutson News / Professor Press Box / November 1

Canadiens' Lane Hutson May Have Another Gear Waiting to Kick In

There's a lot to like about watching Lane Hutson play. He's an exciting defenceman who sees opportunities that other players might miss and isn't afraid to get involved offensively.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Rumors / November 1

Running Three Goalies in Montreal? A Top 20 NHL Trade Board

The Fourth Period: Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault is expected to return sometime around mid-November. Jacob Fowler has taken his opportunity and run with it, and trade talk involving Montembeault will increase.

Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / November 1

Josh Anderson, Canadiens edge Pens for fifth straight win

Josh Anderson had two goals and an assist and the host Montreal Canadiens held on for a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night. Chris Kreider contributed a goal and an assist while Oliver Kapanen and Alexandre Texier also scored for the Canadiens, who have won five in a row.

Mike Matheson News / Daily Faceoff / October 31

Canadiens’ Mike Matheson out two weeks with lower-body injury

The Montreal Canadiens will be without an experienced defenseman once again, as Mike Matheson is expected to miss the next two weeks due to a lower-body injury.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 31

Canadiens Announce Injury Updates

The Canadiens have been among the teams that have been without several regulars for a good chunk of the season. That will be continuing for a little while longer now.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 30

Lightning star Nikita Kucherov reportedly requests trade, won't re-sign

Another NHL star is looking for a trade and a fresh start. Nikita Kucherov, the league's reigning MVP and still one of its best players, has reportedly told the Tampa Bay Lightning organization and his teammates that he does not intend to re-sign with the team and has requested a trade.

Lightning GM responds to Kucherov trade request, draws hard line

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Wild reportedly offering big return for Dylan Larkin; why Red Wings declined

Anton Lundell records first hat trick as Panthers rout Jets again

Arseny Gritsyuk, Jack Hughes score twice as Devils beat Knights