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The next week looks to be extremely difficult for the Canadiens

Are things going well for the Canadiens lately? Meh… The Montreal club has lost four of its last six games. We thought the win over the Wild this week would change things because the Canadiens played a near-perfect game, but no.

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Samuel Montembeault is simply not capable of holding onto a lead

21 shots on net. Four goals allowed. I’m not saying it’s ALL his fault… but last night in Boston, Samuel Montembeault didn’t help the Canadiens. He didn’t give his club a chance to win because he didn’t make the big saves at the right times.

Cole Caufield News / The Sick Podcast / January 25

Caufield Gets A Hat-Trick But It’s Not Enough As Habs Blow Late Lead To Bruins

The Montreal Canadiens lost 4-3 to the Boston Bruins on Saturday, dropping a 2nd 4-point game in a row against a divisional rival, thanks to 2 late goals in a matter of 15 seconds during the 3rd period.

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The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

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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 / Field Level Media / January 24

Bruins thrive on power play to overcome Canadiens, Cole Caufield

Morgan Geekie scored two of Boston's three power-play goals, including the game-winner with 5:53 left in regulation, as the Bruins beat the visiting Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Saturday night.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 24

Hat trick in less than two periods for Cole Caufield

It’s the Cole Caufield show today at TD Garden. On Saturday night, he scored a hat trick in less than two periods, 33 minutes and 29 seconds to be exact.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / January 24

David Reinbacher Leaves Rocket Game After Big Hit

On Saturday afternoon, Montreal Canadiens prospect David Reinbacher was forced to leave the Laval Rocket game after the 2nd period following a huge hit by Calgary Wranglers forward Martin Frk in the final seconds of the frame.

NHL News / Dose.ca / January 24

Bruins coach tells his team to treat Lane Hutson like Cale Makar

We once thought Lane Hutson was light years ahead of Cale Makar. That’s no longer the case. Sure, Makar is the best defenseman in the NHL, but the Habs’ protégé isn’t too far behind, at least offensively.

Artemi Panarin News / Professor Press Box / January 24

3 Reasons the Canadiens Shouldn't Sign Panarin This Offseason

The idea of Artemi Panarin in Montreal with the Canadiens might make some fans’ heads spin. The skill, the highlights, the instant respect he commands are all tempting.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / January 24

Update On Habs Goaltending Prospects

It’s been a while since I’ve talked about goaltender prospects playing outside the Montreal Canadiens organization. With that being said, now would be a great time to look at which goaltenders have been looking really good and which ones have been struggling.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 24

Transactions: 16 attractive targets for the habs between now and the Olympics

As our friend Max Truman pointed out the other day, there will indeed be two transaction “deadlines” this year because of the Olympics. That’s going to make the next 10 days very interesting before the Olympic orgy!

David Reinbacher News / Dose.ca / January 24

Injured, David Reinbacher leaves the Rocket game

Bad news for the Rocket (and the Canadiens). David Reinbacher, after scoring earlier in the game, had to leave his team’s game today. The defenseman was unable to return to finish the game.

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The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 24

The importance of Joe Veleno, Samuel Blais pushed back again, and the waivers situation

Last summer, the Canadiens agreed to terms with Joe Veleno on a one-year contract. The Québécois, who couldn’t get his career off the ground, decided to come home and join the Habs as a depth forward.

Alexandre Texier News / Daily Faceoff / January 24

Canadiens’ Alexandre Texier returns to lineup after missing two games

The Montreal Canadiens have announced that forward Alexandre Texier will be returning to the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Boston Bruins. Texier had missed the last two games due to a lower-body injury.

Artemi Panarin News / The Hockey Writers / January 24

Canadiens Should Consider the Risky Signing of Artemi Panarin This Summer

The idea may sound bold at first, but as the Montreal Canadiens continue their transition from rebuilding to legitimate contention, big names will inevitably start being linked to Montreal.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 24

Practice: Alexandre Texier on the first line | Kirby Dach on the fourth line

Tonight, the Canadiens take on the Bruins in Boston. It’ll be another big game for the club, who face a direct rival in the Atlantic. They’ll need to find a way to win a game by four points, something they haven’t been doing lately.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 24

Canadiens Still Fall Short of Matching Firepower of 2007-08 Team

There’s much more nuance to it, but, in a way, it comes down to a Montreal Canadiens fan referendum between Alexei Kovalev and Nick Suzuki. Under normal circumstances, there would be little reason to compare the two.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / January 23

Why Is Nick Suzuki the Canadiens' Perfect Cornerstone in a Rebuild

When a team is rebuilding, finding a player you can genuinely build around is rare. For the Montreal Canadiens, that player is Nick Suzuki. At 26, Suzuki is quietly putting together a season that’s proving just how reliable he can be—and he might be exactly what Montreal needs to anchor the next phase of their rebuild.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 23

Canadiens Have No Margin for Error in the Very Tight Atlantic Division

If there’s one thing that has become crystal clear this season, it’s that there is absolutely no margin for error in the Atlantic Division. Every game feels like a playoff game, and for teams like the Montreal Canadiens, the intensity isn’t something that will arrive in April, it’s already here.

Lane Hutson News / Breakaway on SI / January 23

Canadiens' Lane Hutson Snubbed Once Again by Team USA

Team USA’s roster for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, set to begin in February, has already taken a hit after defenseman Seth Jones was ruled out because of injury.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / January 22

Canadiens Want to Shake Things Up, but What Trade’s Smart?

Stu Cowan’s interview on the FAN Hockey Show gave us a lot to chew on about the Montréal Canadiens. There’s a lot going on with this team—prospects, veterans, injuries—and the question of what they need and what they’re willing to do ahead of the trade deadline came up more than once.

Oliver Kapanen News / Professor Press Box / January 22

Kapanen Changes the Canadiens Math at the Trade Deadline

Stu Cowan’s interview on the FAN Hockey Show said a lot about where the Montréal Canadiens are headed, but one theme stood out more than the rest: Oliver Kapanen has changed the conversation.