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Texier Scores Hat Trick as Canadiens Beat Panthers 6-2

One night after scoring three points for the first time, Montreal Canadiens forward Alexandre Texier was the difference-maker again, scoring his first hat trick.

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Alexandre Texier nets first career hat-trick as Canadiens tame Panthers

Alexandre Texier recorded his first career hat trick and the host Canadiens won their third straight game by a 6-2 count over the Florida Panthers. Texier has four goals and two assists in his past two games.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / January 8

Samuel Montembeault still has the upper hand over the Panthers

The Canadiens played their second game in two nights against the Florida Panthers at the Bell Centre. The defending champions were in town for the first time this season.

Mikus Vecvanags News / Dose.ca / January 8

End of the road in the QMJHL for a young Habs goalie

The development of a prospect is never a smooth ride, and the journey of Mikus Vecvanags, a goaltender drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in 2024, is a stark reminder of this.

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Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / January 8

Jacob Fowler as the starting goalie in the playoffs: An idea that is starting to gain traction

It’s hard to say how much longer the Canadiens’ ménage à trois will survive in front of the net. The problem is that none of the three goalies currently deserves to be sent to Laval.

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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.

Blake Coleman News / The Sick Podcast / January 8

Blake Coleman Emerges as Potential Trade Target for Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens are eyeing an upgrade in the physicality department as they continue their strong start to 2026. Pierre LeBrun reported this morning on RDS that the Canadiens are internally discussing a potential trade to acquire Calgary Flames forward Blake Coleman.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / January 8

Canadiens Defenseman Matching Production of NHL's Best

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Huston has been putting up numbers that have amazed critics and have placed him among the NHL's most elite D-men. A recent statistical comparison measured his career stats alongside other NHL stars like Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes, and the results are shocking.

Kaiden Guhle News / Dose.ca / January 8

Kaiden Guhle will not be in uniform tonight

We know what the plan is for tonight. For those who were wondering: no, Kaiden Guhle won’t be in uniform. The defenseman skated at the Bell Centre for a good 40 minutes this morning… but he’s obviously not 100% ready to return yet.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 8

The Flames player ‘of interest’ to Canadiens ahead of trade deadline

The Montreal Canadiens have taken another step forward in 2025-26 after returning to the playoffs last year, and they’re set to be buyers ahead of the March 6 NHL Trade Deadline.

Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / January 8

The Habs want to add a tough player who can score goals (according to NHL rumors)

Kent Hughes must be a little excited right now. He sees his club winning on the ice, and he’s got everything he needs up his sleeve to improve the lineup.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 8

'Of course we’d like him to score': Kent Hughes wants to see Phillip Danault produce

Phillip Danault has played 37 games so far this season. And he has yet to find the back of the net. He has eight assists on his record – including three since being acquired by the Habs – and he’s not the same offensive player he once was in the NHL.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 8

Blake Coleman: the Canadiens discuss possibility of acquiring him

The Canadiens are not done trying to improve. According to Pierre LeBrun, the Canadiens are currently discussing the possibility of picking up Blake Coleman in Calgary.

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Phillip Danault News / The Hockey Writers / January 8

Canadiens’ Danault Thriving in New Role During Second Habs Stint

Montreal Canadiens forward Phillip Danault clearly wanted the puck. The slapping of his stick on the ice was such a distinct noise, there was no mistaking it.

Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / January 8

Superb 'tic-tac-toe' goal for Alexander Zharovsky

Will the Canadiens have the NHL’s Rookie of the Year for the second season in a row? Last year, Lane Hutson won the Calder Trophy (ahead of the excellent Macklin Celebrini) and this year, Ivan Demidov is racking up points like I rack up differences of opinion with my two teenagers.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 8

Montreal Canadiens reassign Adam Engstrom as Kaiden Guhle nears return

The Montreal Canadiens announced that defenseman Adam Engström has been reassigned to the team’s AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket.

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Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / January 8

Injuries: Kirby Dach and Jake Evans skated this morning

What do we know about Kirby Dach’s return to fitness? We know that the guy was supposed to be back around Christmas, that he hasn’t been skating much lately

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Rumors / January 8

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Want To Add But at What Cost?

Montreal Canadiens General Manager Kent Hughes met with the media on Tuesday and discussed several topics, including the possibility of making another move after signing Alexandre Texier and trading for center Phillip Danault.

Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / January 8

Jacob Fowler sends his message: he doesn’t want to go back to Laval

Last night, the Canadiens returned to the Bell Centre following their Christmas trip. Those who watched the game saw just how out of their league the Flames were compared to the Canadiens.

Jakub Dobes News / The Hockey Writers / January 8

Canadiens’ 3-Man Crease Rotation Is Hurting Dobes’ Development

The Montreal Canadiens’ decision to roll with a three-goalie rotation has sparked plenty of debate over the past few weeks. Much of the conversation has focused on Samuel Montembeault’s struggles and confidence, or on Jacob Fowler’s impressive early performances and long-term upside.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 8

Canadiens strive for continued success in clash vs. Panthers

The Montreal Canadiens will look to beat the Florida Panthers for the second time in 10 days when the teams meet in Montreal on Thursday night. The Canadiens won 3-2 in overtime on the road vs.

Alexandre Texier News / Field Level Media / January 7

Alexandre Texier leads scoring charge as Canadiens beat Flames

Alexandre Texier scored once in his first career three-point game and Cole Caufield tallied one goal and one assist to lead the host Montreal Canadiens to a decisive 4-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday.

Lane Hutson News / NHL Trade Talk / January 7

Is the Canadiens’ Lane Hutson the Hardest Working NHL Player?

If you thought sophomore slumps were inevitable for NHL rookies, you clearly haven’t been watching Lane Hutson. The Montreal Canadiens’ young defence phenom didn’t just survive his second year — he’s thriving, and doing it in a way that makes you stop and wonder how any player avoids the trap so many stumble into.

Kaiden Guhle News / The Hockey Writers / January 8