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Oliver Kapanen has more than a temporary role to play for the Canadiens

Oliver Kapanen's season has not gone according to plan. During the preseason, it looked like the Montreal Canadiens planned to reunite the “Kid Line,” with Kapanen centring the second line alongside Juraj Slafkovsky and Ivan Demidov.

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The Canadiens Sent Fowler to the AHL; He Missed The Memo

Sometimes a young player doesn't wait for the organization’s timetable. He gets an opportunity, makes the most of it, and suddenly the people running the team have a different decision to make.

Oliver Kapanen News / Dose.ca / October 26

We need to talk about Oliver Kapanen’s (very) nasty play

Last night in Winnipeg, Oliver Kapanen was the center Martin St-Louis used the least. Again. It's kind of ironic, isn't it? The guy who plays center on

Chris Kreider News / Dose.ca / October 26

No excuses: Chris Kreider needs to step up

Following the acquisition of Chris Kreider, people in Montreal felt that Kent Hughes had pulled off a good move. It was thought that the veteran would bring a different dynamic to the team's top six, and that was a need because the Canadiens' second line needed to be improved.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Dylan Larkin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 26

Canadiens Could 'Reverse Engineer' a Dylan Larkin Trade? What Does That Mean?

On the latest 32 Thoughts Podcast, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman said a Dylan Larkin trade to Montreal is possible, but the Canadiens would have to “reverse engineer” the deal.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / October 26

Expect Ivan Demidov to return soon

The Canadiens have been plagued by injuries since the start of the season. Kaiden Guhle, Mike Matheson, Florian Xhekaj, and Oliver Kapanen have all returned to action, but they've missed games since the start of the regular season.

Jacob Fowler News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

Jacob Fowler Is Making a Strong Case to Be the Canadiens’ No. 1 Goalie

The Montreal Canadiens entered the 2026-27 season with plenty of questions surrounding their goaltending situation, but few expected Jacob Fowler to become such an important part of the conversation this early.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Cole Caufield News / A Winning Habit / October 26

Cole Caufield makes a bold claim after the Canadiens' win in the Heritage Classic

On Sunday night, Montreal Canadiens star forward Cole Caufield punctuated the team's epic 2-1 victory on the road over the Winnipeg Jets in the 2026 Heritage

Oliver Kapanen News / Dose.ca / October 26

Oliver Kapanen: (once again) the least-used center last night

For the past two games, Nick Suzuki's absence hasn't been too noticeable. After all, the Canadiens have won twice. We all know this isn't sustainable in the long run, but the Habs can't do anything about it.

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The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / October 26

Jacob Fowler's hot start complicates Samuel Montembeault's future with Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens thought their goaltending situation would be different from last season. For stretches of last season, the Canadiens carried three goalies on the roster, something the organization did not plan to do this season.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / October 26

3 takeaways from the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 win in the Heritage Classic

The Montreal Canadiens were playing in the Heritage Classic for the first time in over 15 seasons and the game certainly lived up to the outdoor series with a classic game between the Canadiens and the Winnipeg Jets.

Cole Caufield News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 26

Cole Caufield’s Canadiens claim will surely divide fans across Canada

The Montreal Canadiens are having a fine start to the 2026-27 NHL season. Cole Caufield and his teammates are looking to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 25

Canadiens goalie Jacob Fowler sets NHL record in win over Jets

With the NHL taking it outside on Sunday, a young goaltender made history by leading his team to a win.

Which Connor Hellbuyck are Devils getting?

Quinn Hughes latest NHL player to get harsh reception from former team

Hurricanes sign Alexander Nikishin to one-year contract

Kraken’s Jared McCann placed on IR

Who are the best Canadian goaltenders right now?

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 25

Canadiens earn narrow victory vs. Jets in Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic

Jacob Fowler made 34 saves for the Montreal Canadiens in a 2-1 win against the Winnipeg Jets in the Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg on Sunday evening.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25

Canadiens Activate Florian Xhekaj

The Montreal Canadiens returned a fourth-line forward just before the start of the Heritage Classic. According to Sportnet’s Eric Engels, the Canadiens added Florian Xhekaj to the lineup for tonight’s game, indicating that he has been activated from injured reserve.

Patrik Laine News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25

Patrik Laine Not Seeking International Offers

We’re now more than a month into the season with a handful of veteran wingers still hoping to find a team for this season. One of those is Patrik Laine. But while no deal in North America has materialized, he’s not looking into international offers, ESPN’s Emily Kaplan relayed this week (Twitter link).