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Could Jacob Fowler be the Montreal Canadiens Starting Goalie in the Playoffs?

The Montreal Canadiens are sitting in the top three of the Atlantic Division with first place in their sights. However, the biggest question for the Canadiens, if they get to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, will be who will be between the pipes for Game 1 of Round 1?

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Canadiens Scratching Gallagher Fails to Help Team’s Fortunes

It’s not news per se that Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher has lost a step. That the Habs would actually sit the alternate captain as a healthy scratch kind of is, seeing as it’s the first time in his career the team has made the decision to sit him.

Brendan Gallagher News / Field Level Media / March 15

Fresh off scratch, Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher to return vs. Ducks

The Montreal Canadiens and visiting Anaheim Ducks both will be playing the second game of back-to-back sets when they face off on Sunday night. The Canadiens, who reside in third place in the Atlantic Division, saw their three-game winning streak snapped on Saturday night with a 4-2 home loss to the San Jose Sharks.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / March 14

How The Habs Should Split The Goaltending Duties

With the acquisition of Hunter Shepard, it appears that Jacob Fowler is with the Montreal Canadiens to stay regardless of whether they are playing back-to-back games.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / March 14

Habs Have Found A Great 3rd Line

Over the past two weeks, the Montreal Canadiens seem to have found a 3rd line that could do some serious damage come playoff time. While the offensive production hasn’t been there every single night, the trio of Zack Bolduc, Jake Evans, and Kirby Dach have continuously spent time in the offensive zone wearing down their opponents.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / March 14

Canadiens Sit Brendan Gallagher First Time in His Career

For the first time in his NHL career, Brendan Gallagher will find himself watching from the press box tonight against the San Jose Sharks. When Montreal Canadiens’ head coach Martin St.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / March 14

Goalie Done?: ‘Wonder if He’s Played His Last Game for Canadiens’

The Montreal Canadiens confirmed that Jakub Dobes will get the start tomorrow night against the San Jose Sharks. Tony Marinaro said to Stu Cowan on the latest episode of The Sick Podcast, “Pierre LeBrun was just with me, and he says it’s the right decision.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Rumors / March 14

The Montreal Canadiens Are Following Their Plan for Success

There is a lot of criticism of the Montreal Canadiens for not doing enough at the NHL Trade Deadline, given how wide open the Eastern Conference is. It wasn’t for the lack of effort, as General Manager Kent Hughes told the media last Friday.

Matthew Knies News / NHL Trade Talk / March 14

Insider Reveals Canadiens 'Bigger' Deadline Wasn’t Actually Matthew Knies

The Montreal Canadiens may have been connected to Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies ahead of the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, but it sounds like he wasn’t the only big-name player GM Kent Hughes kicked tires on before the deadline came and went.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / March 14

Canadiens Scratching Brendan Gallagher: A First in His NHL Career

Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis confirmed on Saturday that veteran forward Brendan Gallagher is a healthy scratch for tonight’s game against the San Jose Sharks at the Bell Centre.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / March 14

Canadiens’ Success at the Bell Centre Is Becoming a Major Advantage

The Montreal Canadiens have been one of the NHL’s most exciting teams to watch in the league, and a big part of their success has come on home ice. The Bell Centre has long been known as one of the most electric arenas in hockey, but since the start of 2026, it has truly become a major advantage for the Canadiens.

Patrik Laine News / NHL Trade Talk / March 13

The Unusual $2M Signing Bonus That Scared Off Laine Trade Suitors

The Montreal Canadiens’ trade deadline came and went with Patrik Laine still in the fold. Given how much talk there was about the team’s attempts to move him, that he didn’t go was a bit surprising.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 13

Senators Acquire Riley Kidney From Canadiens

The Ottawa Senators completed a minor-league trade with the Montreal Canadiens, acquiring center Riley Kidney in exchange for center Jake Chiasson and goaltender Hunter Shepard per PuckPedia.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / March 13

Canadiens Are Building a Contender From Within

The Montreal Canadiens’ rebuild under general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has come in waves. The 2022 NHL Entry Draft class has begun to take on pivotal roles,

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 13

Canadiens Sign Luke Mittelstadt To Entry-Level Deal

The Canadiens announced they’ve signed 23-year-old defender Luke Mittelstadt to a two-year, entry-level contract starting next season. He’ll finish out the year with AHL Laval on a minor-league contract.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / March 13

Canadiens sign Luke Mittelstadt to two-year, entry-level contract

The Montreal Canadiens have agreed to terms with defense prospect Luke Mittelstadt on a two-year, entry-level contract, the club announced Friday afternoon.

Samuel Montembeault News / The Hockey Writers / March 13

Samuel Montembeault’s Time in the Canadiens’ Net Could Be Over

Samuel Montembeault has been a familiar face in the Montreal Canadiens’ crease for the last few seasons. At times, he carried the load during the rebuild and gave the team solid performances when stability in net was hard to find.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / March 13

Michael Hage’s arrival in the NHL: 'I’d try him on the first line'

Michael Hage is one of the Canadiens' top prospects. The forward is having a stellar season in the NCAA… and he could join the Habs once his NCAA campaign comes to an end.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 13

The possible link between Texier’s contract and Zharovsky’s arrival

On Wednesday, I wondered if the two-year contract extension offered to Alexandre Texier was a mistake. Extending the contract of someone who can't break into your lineup when everyone is healthy is risky.

Matthew Knies News / Dose.ca / March 13

Mysterious Canadiens trade: not Matthew Knies, says Chris Johnston

Matthew Knies is on the Canadiens' radar. That much is clear. But according to Chris Johnston, who discussed the topic on his podcast, we shouldn't assume that the trade the Canadiens failed to complete before last Friday's deadline involved Knies.

Lane Hutson News / Breakaway on SI / March 12

Canadiens' Lane Hutson Surpasses Hall of Famer's Assists Record

Lane Hutson surpassed Hall of Famer Sergei Zubov earlier this week with a historic assist that rewrote NHL record books. The Canadiens' star now owns the mark for most assists by a D-Man in their first 150 games, reaching 116 helpers in just 147 contests to eclipse Zubov's previous record of 115.