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A Playoff Contender Clash: Canadiens vs. Wild Preview for Feb. 2

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — The Montreal Canadiens head into Monday’s matchup at the Minnesota Wild aiming to keep their win streak alive, while the Wild look to protect home ice and extend a point streak of their own in what shapes up as an intriguing NHL showdown.

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Jakub Dobes will face the Wild tonight

Tonight, the Canadiens will face the Wild in Minnesota. And yesterday, I mentioned in an article that Jakub Dobes deserved the start. He’s been excellent lately, and I said that Martin St-Louis should trust his hottest goalie against the second-best team in the NHL.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / February 2

Patrik Laine file: the trade freeze is in two days

This is the last week of NHL action before the Olympics. The Montreal Canadiens have two games on the schedule before the break: tonight (7:30 p.m.) in Minnesota and Wednesday (7 p.m.) in Winnipeg.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 2

Canadiens’ Interest in Nazem Kadri Changed by Other Moves

The Montreal Canadiens explored acquiring Nazem Kadri earlier this season, but sources indicate those discussions have since gone quiet as the organization’s needs have evolved.

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Noah Dobson News / The Hockey Writers / February 2

Noah Dobson’s Impact on the Canadiens so Far This Season

When the Montreal Canadiens pulled the trigger on the Noah Dobson trade, it was one of those moves that instantly brought a lot of expectations. Big assets going out, a massive contract coming in, and expectations that were sky-high from day one.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 2

Prime Monday Night Hockey: Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild

Monday Night Hockey on Prime continues today with the final Prime matchup before the Olympics as the Montreal Canadiens take on the Minnesota Wild. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 2

Three habs players are on pace for a season of more than 82 points

Since Lane Hutson arrived, hockey has been really exciting to watch in Montreal. This season, especially with Ivan Demidov making some stunning plays, it’s even more beautiful to watch.

Jakub Dobes News / The Sick Podcast / February 2

Jakub Dobes Is The Clear Habs Starter

The Montreal Canadiens are coming off a terrific week in which they went 3-0 in 3 very challenging games and Jakub Dobes was a huge reason for the Habs winning those games.

Kaapo Kahkonen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 2

Kaapo Kahkonen Eyeing International Options For Next Season

Aside from serving as a backup in Montreal for one game this season, goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen has been exclusively in the minors with AHL Laval. It was similar in 2024-25 as despite multiple waiver claims, he only got into two NHL contests with the rest coming in the minors.

Cole Caufield News / The Sick Podcast / February 1

Why Cole Caufield Is The Most Clutch Player In The NHL

After Cole Caufield scored his 2nd goal of the night on Saturday to give the Canadiens a 3-2 lead against the Buffalo Sabres, he now has 18 go-ahead goals, which is 5 more than any other player in the NHL this season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / February 1

What the Canadiens’ Young Trio Are Teaching Fans This Season

Watching the Montreal Canadiens lately, there’s one story you can’t ignore: the emergence of their young core. Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and Juraj Slafkovsky are not just scoring points — they’re reshaping how this team looks on the ice, and giving Canadiens fans reasons to dream about a deeper postseason run.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / February 1

Jakub Dobes is scheduled to play tomorrow

Jakub Dobes is on fire. The goalie was excellent AGAIN in front of the net last night against the Sabres: that makes eight wins in his last nine starts.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / February 1

NHL Rumours: Update on Montreal Canadiens Goaltender Situation

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. We’re just days away from the Olympic break and while some players will be off to play in the games, others will enjoy a short vacation from the ice.

Alexandre Texier News / Dose.ca / February 1

Alexandre Texier did not participate in today’s practice

Last night, a few minutes before the Canadiens vs. Sabres game, the Habs announced that Alexandre Texier would miss the game. The Frenchman has a lower-body injury and will be evaluated on a day-to-day basis.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / February 1

Caufield and Dobes Lead Habs Past Sabres

The Montreal Canadiens went into Buffalo on Saturday and beat the red-hot Sabres team 4-2, thanks to 38 saves by Jakub Dobes and 2 huge goals by Cole Caufield.

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / February 1

Cole Caufield is approaching the 50-goal mark

The Montreal Canadiens managed to win an extremely important game last night against the Buffalo Sabres, winning 4-2 in what is considered a four-point game.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 31

Canadiens extend one streak, end another with win over Sabres

Cole Caufield scored two third-period goals and Jakub Dobes totaled 36 saves as the Montreal Canadiens earned a 4-2 road victory over the rival Buffalo Sabres on Saturday.

Kaiden Guhle News / The Hockey Writers / January 31

Canadiens Must Weigh Pros and Cons of Trading Guhle

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle is a good, even great player. Good, even great players get traded all the time, though. And, if a team is only

Jacob Fowler News / The Hockey Writers / January 30

Canadiens’ Jacob Fowler Should Finish the Season in Montreal After the Olympic Break

As the Montreal Canadiens are soon heading into the Olympic break, one intriguing option quietly sits on the table: bringing Jacob Fowler back to Montreal to finish the season following the break.

Martin St. Louis News / Breakaway on SI / January 30

Martin St. Louis Leaning on New Canadiens Goalie Coach

The Montreal Canadiens made a coaching change on Jan. 28 that exposed something head coach Martin St. Louis rarely discusses. When asked about the organization's decision to fire goalie coach Eric Raymond and promote Marco Marciano from Laval, St.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / January 29

What other teams can learn from the Montreal Canadiens rebuild

Not every NHL rebuild has to last multiple presidential terms. For proof, look no further than the Montreal Canadiens.

Canadiens fire goalie coach Eric Raymond

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Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / January 28

Canadiens fire goalie coach Eric Raymond

The Montreal Canadiens announced Wednesday they have fired goaltending coach Eric Raymond. The team says Marco Marciano will take over Raymond’s duties on an interim basis.

Alexandre Carrier News / Yardbarker / January 21