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Despite a comeback in third, habs escape in shootout

The Canadiens are currently running out of steam. Tonight, against the Blue Jackets, they want to put an end to a three-game losing streak. Here are the line-ups: The game got off to a bad start for Martin St-Louis’ team.

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Goalkeepers: three CH prospects among the NCAA elite this season

At the moment, the Canadiens are in a precarious situation in front of the net. Samuel Montembeault isn’t having a great season, and Jakub Dobes, who started strongly, has been struggling for the past few games.

Zachary Bolduc News / Dose.ca / November 17

Zachary Bolduc will replace Juraj Slafkovský on the first line tonight

Tonight, the Canadiens are in Columbus to take on the Blue Jackets. And with Kirby Dach now sidelined, the club has had to alter its lineup. Joshua Roy, who was in Laval, has been recalled to take Dach’s place.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / November 17

The Player That Benefits Most From The Recent Injuries

The last 4-5 days have been a nightmare when it comes to injuries to the Habs’ scoring depth in the middle of the lineup; however, for one player, it is his chance to turn his season back around.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 17

Five former Habs players who could really help out right now in Montreal

There are some former Canadiens players who are doing really well in the NHL right now. And five of them could prove really useful to the Habs at the time of writing.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

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.

NHL News / Dose.ca / November 17

John Beecher in the waivers: Kent Hughes must (absolutely) consider claiming him

The Canadiens don’t have the greatest depth at center. Alex Newhook’s injury hurt there… and Kirby Dach’s too. Even though the big right-hander had been playing mostly on the wing since the start of the season, losing him for at least four weeks isn’t ideal.

Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / November 17

Flames’ interest in Kirby Dach: clues not to be overlooked

Did the Calgary Flames have any interest in Kirby Dach before he was injured in the last few days? Let’s say the question arises, given the circumstances.

Jacob Fowler News / The Sick Podcast / November 17

Jacob Fowler Really Heating Up In The AHL

On Sunday afternoon, Montreal Canadiens top goaltender prospect Jacob Fowler recorded his 3rd shutout of the season with the Laval Rocket, after they won 2-0 against the Providence Bruins.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 17

RUMOR: four different subscriptions to watch the Canadiens next year

Next season, the new TV contract for NHL games in Canada comes into effect. It’s not yet known exactly how the Habs’ 84 games will be divided up in Quebec.

Samuel Montembeault News / NHL Trade Talk / November 17

Where the Sam Montembeault–to–Oilers Rumor Really Started

A goalie with an .858 save percentage shouldn’t be a trade target for a desperate team… and yet there was chatter this weekend about the possibility the Montreal Canadiens might consider dealing goaltender Sam Montembeault and that the Edmonton Oilers should be ready with an offer.

Marc Del Gaizo News / Dose.ca / November 17

Marc Del Gaizo recalled by the Canadiens

Since the Canadiens are going on the road, the club chose to arrive in Columbus with at least one healthy extra. The result? As on previous trips, Marc Del Gaizo has been recalled by the Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 17

Arber Xhekaj has lost his mojo

Things are going badly at ‘shop. The Canadiens are coming off five losses in their last six games, five of which were played in their fortress, the Bell Centre.

Alexandre Carrier News / Dose.ca / November 17

The Canadiens must recreate the Alexandre Carrier effect, as in 2024

The Canadiens are in a bad way. You know it, I know it, Kent Hughes knows it, Jeff Gorton knows it – everyone knows it The job of Martin St-Louis and the players, at this point, will be to organize themselves to win hockey games with the resources available to the coach.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / November 17

Nick Suzuki is right: it smells more like caramel than Cup

I was listening to the TV as I was trying to think of something to say about the Canadiens’ dream weekend. And that’s when it hit me hard. Seeing Nick Suzuki, in his Tim Hortons ad, imply that it smells like the Cup before saying that it smells like… fudge, I thought the metaphor was a good one to sum up the Habs’ start to the season.

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The 'NFL yearly tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'Men's Final Four hosts since 2000' quiz

The 'Most TD catches by NFL tight ends' quiz

The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 17

Prime Monday Night Hockey: Montreal Canadiens vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Monday Night Hockey on Prime continues today with an Eastern Conference battle featuring the Columbus Blue Jackets hosting the Montreal Canadiens. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / November 16

Canadiens HC has work to do after recent bad news

Canadiens HC Martin St. Louis has work to do after recent bad news

Bad luck continues to stalk the Montreal Canadiens. After starting the season very well, they continue to accumulate losses and injuries.

Canadiens F Kirby Dach (foot) out four to six weeks

Canadiens center Alex Newhook suffers fractured ankle

Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving needs to rethink his team-building philosophy

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

The '1976-77 Montreal Canadiens' quiz

Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / November 16

Jacob Fowler plays like a guy who wants to be called back

In Laval, we currently have a goalie who is doing everything he can to force the Canadiens’ hand. Since the start of the season, Jacob Fowler has been putting in a string of top-level performances and playing like a guy who clearly wants to be called up.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / November 16

Habs Power Play Units Changed At Practice

During the Montreal Canadiens’ practice on Sunday, head coach Martin St. Louis made changes to both his power play units. Some of his decisions could be seen as questionable, to say the least.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 16

Scuffling Canadiens face Blue Jackets seeking to halt skid

Stuck in their first slump of the season, the Montreal Canadiens look to get on track when they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday. The Canadiens have won just once (1-3-2) in their last six games, and they have been outscored 15-3 during a three-game losing streak.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 16

3 Key Takeaways From Canadiens’ Tough Stretch

After a strong and promising start, the Montreal Canadiens have suddenly been hit with their first real adversity of the 2025-26 season. They have now lost five of their last six games, a stretch that has brought them back down to earth after weeks of encouraging results.

Kirby Dach News / NHL Trade Talk / November 16