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Canadiens can do something this season they have never done against Sidney Crosby

With a win against an archrival in the books to start the season, the Montreal Canadiens will continue their season-opening road trip, taking on the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.

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Martin St-Louis’s First Challenge of the Season

Réjean Tremblay read my article from yesterday morning all the way through… and he was particularly struck by my report about Luc Gélinas. From what I've learned over the past few hours, the 2026–27 season will likely be Luc Gélinas's last at RDS.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 1

5 Canadiens Prospects to Keep an Eye on in 2026-27

The Montreal Canadiens have spent the last several years building one of the more intriguing prospect pools in the NHL. While several young players have already graduated to the NHL, there is still plenty of talent developing throughout the organization.

Alex Newhook News / A Winning Habit / October 1

Alex Newhook quietly delivered exactly what the Canadiens needed

The Montreal Canadiens were forced to shuffle their expected lineup ahead of the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, with Oliver Kapanen day-to-day with an injury.

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

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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NHL News / Dose.ca / September 30

The Predators are interested in three Canadiens defensemen

The Canadiens still have a surplus of left-handed defensemen within their organization. It's a lesser evil given the current situation with Kaiden Guhle sidelined, but it's still not ideal.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Connor McDavid News / Dose.ca / September 30

Connor McDavid in Montreal: 'It’s not entirely out of the question'

Okay. So when are we going to find out that Connor McDavid has been traded to the Montreal Canadiens? I'm asking for a friend… hehe. Seriously, we can all agree that would be absolutely huge.

Alexandre Carrier News / The Sick Podcast / September 30

Lariviere: The Importance Of Alexandre Carrier To The Montreal Canadiens

In his first game of a contract year, defenseman Alexandre Carrier once again proved his value to the Montreal Canadiens. Carrier scored the eventual game-winning goal on Tuesday night and also added an assist in the Canadiens’ 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Jakub Dobes News / A Winning Habit / September 30

Jakub Dobes joins elite Canadiens goalie royalty after Opening Night win

For the first time in his career, Jakub Dobes took the ice as the starter in the first game of the regular season. After a shaky preseason, Dobes bounced back and looked like the dominant goalie he was in the playoffs, helping Montreal secure a 3-2 win on the road over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Alexandre Texier News / Dose.ca / September 30

'I expect Alexandre Texier to sit out the next game.'

The Canadiens currently have 13 healthy forwards: the 12 players who suited up yesterday and Florian Xhekaj. And if Oliver Kapanen (whose condition is unknown) continues to improve, the Habs could have 14 healthy forwards heading into the next game.

Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / September 30

Another sign that Kent Hughes wants to make a deal quickly

Everything seems to indicate, at this point, that the Canadiens want to make a move. We know that Kent Hughes has been trying to add a piece to his core for a long time, but he hasn't necessarily been able to achieve his goals.

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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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / September 30

The Canadiens Looked Like a Team That's Played Together

What interested me most about the Montreal Canadiens’ 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs last night had very little to do with the final score. Montreal looked like a team that had been playing together for a while.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 30

Lagrange: Montreal Canadiens Rely On Depth In First Win

The Montreal Canadiens spoiled the NHL debut of Gavin McKenna and Kirill Marchenko’s debut with the Toronto Maple Leafs, with 3-2 season-opening win at Scotiabank Arena.

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Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / September 30

'Dach'—a breathtaking song by Céline Dion—and soon another retiree

Unbelievable, as Renaud Lavoie would say (whom I like, by the way). The Canadiens managed to surprise the Maple Leafs on their home ice, in front of their raucous fans, even though Toronto had opened the scoring just one minute into the game.

Kirill Marchenko News / Dose.ca / September 30

The Canadiens showed Kirill Marchenko just what he missed out on

Grab your folding chairs and head over to Sainte-Catherine right away: the Canadiens are on their way to glory. Last night, at Toronto's most popular venue, Martin St.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / September 30

Canadiens winners and losers from season-opening victory over Maple Leafs

The Montreal Canadiens went down 1-0 just 48 seconds into the game. But they rebounded. Josh Anderson tied the game midway through the first period, and Zachary Bolduc gave them the lead in the second.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 30

Montreal Canadiens Postgame: Dobes, Unsung Heroes Shine In 3-2 Win

Just as they did 25 times last season, the Montreal Canadiens opened up the 2026-27 season with comeback win beating the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2. Alexandre

NHL News / Field Level Media / September 29

Canadiens end Maple Leafs' 10-game home-opening win streak

Josh Anderson and Alexandre Carrier each had a goal and an assist for the visiting Montreal Canadiens Tuesday in their 3-2 opening-night victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

NHL News / A Winning Habit / September 29

4 takeaways from the Canadiens 3-2 Opening Night win over the Maple Leafs

The Montreal Canadiens, for the seventh straight year, opened the regular season against the Toronto Maple Leafs. However, this was a very different Maple Leafs team as new general manager John Chayka and head coach Jim Hiller were aggressive this offseason.