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Canadiens’ Kirby Dach Out Two To Four Weeks

The Canadiens will be without forward Kirby Dach for two to four weeks due to an upper-body injury, the team announced. That could potentially end his regular season, which ends April 14, but he should be an option at some point during the first round in the likely event Montreal secures its second straight playoff berth.

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Kirby Dach may have played his last game in Montreal

Last night, Kirby Dach left the game after a collision that seemed perfectly routine. Old habits die hard: the Habs player seems unable to stay healthy.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 17

Brendan Gallagher Case: Zachary Bolduc 'had no room to maneuver'

The Canadiens just had a pretty awful weekend, thank you very much. Two losses in 24 hours, a defensive performance that leaves a lot to be desired, and a revolving door of forwards that's far from over.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 16

The Canadiens’ top four are struggling on the blue line

Since the start of the season, Martin St-Louis has been playing with essentially a five-man defense. Arber Xhekaj and Jayden Struble are used to fill the sixth-defenseman role, but they don't see much ice time when they're in uniform.

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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

Nazem Kadri News / Dose.ca / March 16

Nazem Kadri was ready to come play for the Canadiens

Nazem Kadri's name was mentioned frequently leading up to the trade deadline. And in Montreal, they were keeping a close eye on the situation because they knew the Canadiens were interested in the center.

Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / March 16

'Kirby Dach has never had any offensive skills'

It goes without saying that Kirby Dach is a player about whom every Canadiens fan has an opinion. The fact that he got injured yesterday means that, more than ever, there are people who have given up on him.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 16

Jeffrey Viel refused to fight Arber Xhekaj and Josh Anderson: his agent explains

Yesterday, Kirby Dach was tackled. He got injured. This is a big deal for two reasons. First, because it casts even more doubt on Kirby Dach's ability to stay healthy and make an impact with the Canadiens.

Lane Hutson News / The Hockey Writers / March 15

Canadiens’ Hutson Adds to Assist Record in Loss to Ducks

In a bittersweet performance, Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson tallied a new-record-setting 118th career assist in the team’s 4-3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday.

Kirby Dach News / Daily Faceoff / March 15

Canadiens’ Kirby Dach leaves game with upper-body injury

The Montreal Canadiens have announced that forward Kirby Dach has left Sunday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks with an upper-body injury. Dach sustained the injury early in the first period of Sunday’s game.

Cole Hutson News / Daily Faceoff / March 16

Capitals sign Cole Hutson to three-year, entry-level contract

One of the best prospects on the blue line has inked his first NHL contract. On Sunday, Washington Capitals general manager announced that the team has signed defenseman Cole Hutson to a three-year, entry-level contract.

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Jacob Fowler News / NHL Rumors / March 15

Could Jacob Fowler be the Montreal Canadiens Starting Goalie in the Playoffs?

The Montreal Canadiens are sitting in the top three of the Atlantic Division with first place in their sights. However, the biggest question for the Canadiens, if they get to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, will be who will be between the pipes for Game 1 of Round 1?

Brendan Gallagher News / The Hockey Writers / March 15

Canadiens Scratching Gallagher Fails to Help Team’s Fortunes

It’s not news per se that Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher has lost a step. That the Habs would actually sit the alternate captain as a healthy scratch kind of is, seeing as it’s the first time in his career the team has made the decision to sit him.

Brendan Gallagher News / Field Level Media / March 15

Fresh off scratch, Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher to return vs. Ducks

The Montreal Canadiens and visiting Anaheim Ducks both will be playing the second game of back-to-back sets when they face off on Sunday night. The Canadiens, who reside in third place in the Atlantic Division, saw their three-game winning streak snapped on Saturday night with a 4-2 home loss to the San Jose Sharks.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / March 14

How The Habs Should Split The Goaltending Duties

With the acquisition of Hunter Shepard, it appears that Jacob Fowler is with the Montreal Canadiens to stay regardless of whether they are playing back-to-back games.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / March 14

Habs Have Found A Great 3rd Line

Over the past two weeks, the Montreal Canadiens seem to have found a 3rd line that could do some serious damage come playoff time. While the offensive production hasn’t been there every single night, the trio of Zack Bolduc, Jake Evans, and Kirby Dach have continuously spent time in the offensive zone wearing down their opponents.

Brendan Gallagher News / NHL Trade Talk / March 14

Canadiens Sit Brendan Gallagher First Time in His Career

For the first time in his NHL career, Brendan Gallagher will find himself watching from the press box tonight against the San Jose Sharks. When Montreal Canadiens’ head coach Martin St.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / March 14

Goalie Done?: ‘Wonder if He’s Played His Last Game for Canadiens’

The Montreal Canadiens confirmed that Jakub Dobes will get the start tomorrow night against the San Jose Sharks. Tony Marinaro said to Stu Cowan on the latest episode of The Sick Podcast, “Pierre LeBrun was just with me, and he says it’s the right decision.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Rumors / March 14

The Montreal Canadiens Are Following Their Plan for Success

There is a lot of criticism of the Montreal Canadiens for not doing enough at the NHL Trade Deadline, given how wide open the Eastern Conference is. It wasn’t for the lack of effort, as General Manager Kent Hughes told the media last Friday.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / March 14

Canadiens’ Success at the Bell Centre Is Becoming a Major Advantage

The Montreal Canadiens have been one of the NHL’s most exciting teams to watch in the league, and a big part of their success has come on home ice. The Bell Centre has long been known as one of the most electric arenas in hockey, but since the start of 2026, it has truly become a major advantage for the Canadiens.