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The 2nd Line Leads Habs To 4th Straight Win

The Montreal Canadiens beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Saturday night, led by their second line of Alex Newhook, Oliver Kapanen, and Ivan Demidov, who all scored a goal in the victory that extended their winning streak to four games.

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Surging Canadiens chase second win in a week vs. Hurricanes

The Montreal Canadiens will look to extend their winning streak to five games when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday in Raleigh, N.C. The Canadiens (41-21-10, 92 points) are coming off a 4-1 victory against the Nashville Predators on Saturday to improve to 8-3-0 in their past 11 games.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / March 29

Canadiens’ Fowler Makes Strong Case to Start in Playoffs over Dobes

An odd bounce prevented Montreal Canadiens goalie Jacob Fowler from earning the shutout, as the Habs earned a critical 4-1 road victory over the Nashville Predators on Saturday, their fourth in a row.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / March 29

Samuel Montembeault ranks among the NHL’s top goalies over their last 10 games

Samuel Montembeault is no longer part of the Habs' plans. At least, he's not part of them for now. Yesterday, he took part in practice, but even though the Habs are in Carolina today, they've decided to stick with Dobes as Jacob Fowler's backup.

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Bill Daly News / Dose.ca / March 29

'We’d really like to play an away game in Montreal' — Bill Daly

The NHL plans to hold outdoor games outside North America. The French capital, Paris, has already been mentioned as a potential location, and the Canadiens have been linked to this outdoor game.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 29

CH record: Lane Hutson is in the same league as Bobby Orr and Paul Coffey

The Canadiens finally have a team brimming with talent, featuring several superstars and several potential superstars. On offense, Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield are already there, and Ivan Demidov and Juraj Slafkovsky are showing great promise and have all the tools to become superstars as well.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 29

The CH seems to have resolved its biggest problem

Since the start of the season, the Montreal Canadiens have remained among the highest-scoring teams this season. That's a great position to be in, and let's just say it's largely what's keeping the Habs well-positioned for the playoffs (97.3% according to MoneyPuck).

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 29

Impressive performance: the CH’s second line silenced the critics

The Montreal Canadiens secured another big win last night with a 4-1 victory over the Nashville Predators. This marks the Habs' fourth straight win, giving them a strong start to their five-game road trip, which continues tonight against the Carolina Hurricanes at 5 p.m.

Cole Caufield News / Field Level Media / March 28

Cole Caufield scores 45th as Canadiens begin road trip with fourth straight victory

Jacob Fowler stopped 23 of the 24 shots he faced to help the Montreal Canadiens kick off their critical five-game road trip with a 4-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Saturday.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / March 28

The Canadiens Working On Getting An Outdoor Game For 2028-29 Season

Earlier this week, TVA Sports’ Renaud Lavoie reported that the Montreal Canadiens are looking at getting an outdoor game in the city for the 2028-29 season.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / March 28

Update On Habs Prospects At NCAA Frozen Four Tournament

On Thursday and Friday, the big Frozen Four NCAA hockey tournament started, and there were seven Montreal Canadiens prospects who were expected to play.

NHL News / Dose.ca / March 29

The Canadiens beat the Predators in Nashville

The Canadiens kicked off a five-game road trip tonight. First stop: Nashville. Here are the lineups: Early in the game, Ivan Demidov showcased his talent.

Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / March 28

PHOTOS | Jacob Fowler swaps his license plate for a Quebec version

It’s official: Jacob Fowler has his Quebec driver’s license. He was able to make an appointment at the SAAQ and get hiscarlicense. The new photos of his mask are amazing.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / March 28

Jakub Dobes’ Media Break: This Was the Last Straw

Earlier this week, it was announced that Jakub Dobes would not be speaking to the media for a little while. The goaltender, who is currently the team's starting netminder, will no longer be available to answer questions.

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Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / March 28

Why Caufield Could Be Montreal’s X-Factor in the Playoffs

Cole Caufield is having one of those seasons that feels like a nonstop highlight reel. He isn’t just putting up numbers for the Montreal Canadiens; he’s deciding games.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 28

Top 15 CH Prospects | Spring Edition: The Pipeline Reflects a Well-Planned Rebuilding Effort

So, now that we've ranked Juraj Slafkovsky and Lane Hutson, as promised, we're back this week with our spring ranking of the Habs' top 15 prospects! This is our first comprehensive ranking since the fall.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / March 28

This is how little confidence the Canadiens have in Samuel Montembeault

This morning, during team practice, it became clear that Jacob Fowler is likely to be the Habs' goalie tonight. Martin St-Louis hasn't confirmed anything, of course, but the young goalie was the first to leave the ice this morning.

Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / March 28

Jacob Fowler is expected to be in goal for the Habs tonight

Today, the CH is in Nashville to face the Predators tonight. This will be the first game of a five-game road trip. And of course, as the team practiced this morning, everyone was watching for two things: Alexandre Texier's status… and the identity of the starting goaltender.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 28

First place in the Atlantic Division is well within the Habs’ reach

With 11 games left in the regular season, the Montreal Canadiens are starting to look ahead to the playoffs—and, consequently, to their potential first-round opponent.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 28

Canadiens: The Perfect Salary Structure to Remain a Cup Contender for Years to Come

The payroll is an extremely complex issue that is difficult for any team in the National Hockey League to manage effectively. And often, it is the management of this payroll that separates championship teams from those that struggle to succeed.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / March 27

Canadiens sign Owen Protz to three-year, entry-level contract

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Friday that they have signed prospect Owen Protz to a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal will begin next season and run through the 2028-29 campaign.

Lane Hutson News / NHL Trade Talk / March 27

Canadiens’ Secret Weapon: Hutson Is Redefining the Blue Line

Lane Hutson’s season with the Montreal Canadiens has that rare kind of feel to it. The young defenceman is mixing creativity, poise, and nonstop energy into something that’s actually changing games.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 27

Canadiens rumors: Inside Montreal’s push to host outdoor game at unique site

The Montreal Canadiens have played in four outdoor games, with a fifth scheduled for the 2026 Heritage Classic against the Winnipeg Jets. Despite appearing in five, the Canadiens have never hosted one of the league’s marquee events, which is surprising given their status in the league.

Nick Suzuki News / The Hockey Writers / March 27

Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki Is Putting ‘1C’ Debates to Bed

It’s become somewhat of an annual tradition for fans across the NHL to debate whether Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki is a true “1C.” In a poll of 6,278 responders conducted by JFreshHockey on Twitter/X, the splits for the question of “Is Suzuki a legit No.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / March 26

Montreal's X-Factor: How The Xhekaj Brothers Wrote NHL History

Through more than a century of NHL history, a large number of players have climbed the ranks, representing nearly every letter of the alphabet (when considering the first letter in NHL players’ surnames).