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Eight minutes in 20 days: Gleb Pugachyov (really) doesn’t play enough

In the last draft, the Canadiens selected Gleb Pugachyov in the first round. One might think the team would have preferred to trade its first-round pick for immediate reinforcements, but it was unable to do so.

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Canadiens announce mixed bag of injury updates ahead of Penguins clash

The Montreal Canadiens have been hit hard by the injury bug in 2026-27, with Nick Suzuki, Ivan Demidov and Samuel Montembeault among those missing time.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 31

CH: Just pretending to be a mature team, or are they actually mature?

There was a lot of complaining two weeks ago when the team left too many points on the table after squandering two-goal leads. Both collectively and individually,

Jacob Fowler News / The Sick Podcast / October 31

Canadiens Practice Report: Jacob Fowler To Start vs. Penguins; Injury Updates

Goaltender Jacob Fowler was named the starter for the Montreal Canadiens ahead of their Saturday night matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Fowler’s last start came this past Tuesday when he made history with 46 saves in a 2-0 shutout win over the St.

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

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Nikita Kucherov News / Dose.ca / October 31

Nikita Kucherov in Montreal: Adding Even More Fuel to the Fire

Everyone is eager to weigh in on the situation involving Nikita Kucherov, who has obviously sparked a flurry of rumors throughout the National Hockey League with his trade request.

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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.

Mike Matheson News / Daily Faceoff / October 31

Canadiens’ Mike Matheson out two weeks with lower-body injury

The Montreal Canadiens will be without an experienced defenseman once again, as Mike Matheson is expected to miss the next two weeks due to a lower-body injury.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 31

Canadiens Announce Injury Updates

The Canadiens have been among the teams that have been without several regulars for a good chunk of the season. That will be continuing for a little while longer now.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / October 31

Two more signs that Ivan Demidov is nearing a return

The Canadiens provided an update on Ivan Demidov. As reported by Eric Engels, the Canadiens player is still on schedule. Since the initial estimate was two to four weeks—and four weeks will be this coming Tuesday—it seems likely that the player is truly nearing a return.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / October 31

Nick Suzuki won’t play tonight (but he’s very close to returning)

Over the past hour, the topic of the Canadiens' lineup for tonight's game has been the focus of attention. Seeing Nick Suzuki practice with the team (and looking pretty sharp) has raised some questions.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 31

Nick Suzuki with his teammates and Samuel Montembeault wearing his full gear

The Montreal Canadiens are preparing this morning for their first home game back at the Bell Centre in front of their fans, after winning four straight road games in the regular season without their captain, Nick Suzuki.

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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.

Kirby Dach News / The Hockey Writers / October 31

Kirby Dach Is Back in the Canadiens’ Good Graces

During the second period of Thursday’s 5-2 victory for the Montreal Canadiens over the Dallas Stars, the visiting Habs drew a penalty. Probably to the surprise of a few people enjoying the contest, when Montreal’s power-play unit stepped onto the ice, it included oft-bemoaned forward Kirby Dach.

Nikita Kucherov News / A Winning Habit / October 31

What a blockbuster Nikita Kucherov trade would actually cost the Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens might finally have their chance to make a blockbuster trade after the news that Nikita Kucherov won't be re-signing with the Tampa Bay Lightning and is requesting a trade.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 31

3 Canadiens Players Closing In on Career Milestones

The Montreal Canadiens have plenty to be excited about this season, especially with their strong start to the 2026-27 campaign. While the team’s success remains the priority, several players are also approaching significant individual milestones that deserve recognition.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / October 31

Phillip Danault and Jake Evans step up when Canadiens need them most

No centre, no problem for the Montreal Canadiens. Coming into the season, the Habs could least afford an injury down the middle of the ice, especially to captain Nick Suzuki.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / October 31

Jacob Fowler is making a wild Dominik Hasek prediction look a lot less crazy

The Montreal Canadiens are returning from a four-game road trip with four straight road wins and a big reason for their success has been goalie Jacob Fowler.

NHL News / Dose.ca / October 31

The Time Nikita Kucherov Praised Martin St. Louis

I don’t know if the Lightning would be willing to trade Nikita Kucherov within their division. I know, I know: Julien BriseBois has said he has no intention of trading his player.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 30

Canadiens ride 4-game win streak back home to face Penguins

The Montreal Canadiens are riding a four-game winning streak as they prepare to host the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday night. The victories all occurred on a four-game road trip.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 30

Lightning star Nikita Kucherov reportedly requests trade, won't re-sign

Another NHL star is looking for a trade and a fresh start. Nikita Kucherov, the league's reigning MVP and still one of its best players, has reportedly told the Tampa Bay Lightning organization and his teammates that he does not intend to re-sign with the team and has requested a trade.

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Wild reportedly offering big return for Dylan Larkin; why Red Wings declined

Anton Lundell records first hat trick as Panthers rout Jets again

Arseny Gritsyuk, Jack Hughes score twice as Devils beat Knights

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 30

Lariviere: Hutson-Dobson Pairing Controls Games For Montreal Canadiens

The defensive pairing of Montreal Canadiens defensemen Lane Hutson and Noah Dobson is wrecking havoc on the NHL. The pairing of Lane Hutson and Noah Dobson has allowed the Montreal Canadiens to have one of the league’s best duos in the early stages of the season.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 30

McKenna Is Closing the Gap on Caufield in One Surprising Way

The Montreal Canadiens Cole Caufield has already shown he can be one of the NHL’s great young goal-scorers. He’s got the finish, he gets himself into dangerous spots, and the numbers in this comparison look exactly like what you’d expect from a player who can make a goalie pay: six goals and 10 points in 12 games.

Nick Suzuki News / The Hockey Writers / October 30

Canadiens Are Finding Ways to Win Without Nick Suzuki

When the Montreal Canadiens learned that captain Nick Suzuki would miss two to four weeks with an injury, there were plenty of reasons to be concerned.

Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / October 29

Cole Caufield, Alex Newhook double up as Canadiens trounce Stars

Cole Caufield and Alex Newhook both scored two goals for the Montreal Canadiens, who capped a perfect four-game road trip with a 5-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday.

Cole Caufield News / Professor Press Box / October 29

The Canadiens Didn't Just Give Caufield an 'A.' They Sent a Message

Sometimes a letter on a hockey jersey means more than the player wearing it might realize. That could be the case with Cole Caufield, who received an “A” for the Montreal Canadiens' game against St.

Jacob Fowler News / NHL Trade Talk / October 28

Canadiens Jacob Fowler Is Squarely in the Calder Conversation?

Nobody had Jacob Fowler on their Calder list before the season. Everyone was talking about Gavin McKenna, Anton Frondell, Ivar Stenberg and the other shiny rookies.