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Canadiens Players Are Thriving Under Martin St. Louis

Head coach Martin St. Louis took over the Montreal Canadiens in February 2022 with eight wins in 45 games. The rebuild was already underway, and his arrival changed how it would take shape.

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Mike Matheson Wins The Jacques Beauchamp-Molson Trophy For The 2025-26 Season

On Saturday morning, the Montreal Canadiens announced that the recipient of the Jacques Beauchamp-Molson Trophy for the 2025-26 season is defenseman Mike Matheson.

Zachary Bolduc News / Dose.ca / April 11

Brendan Gallagher and Zachary Bolduc are expected to sit out (again) tonight

Tonight, the Habs will face the Blue Jackets at the Bell Centre. Jakub Dobes is expected to start in goal. One wonders if Samuel Montembeault will be his backup, given that the team will also play tomorrow on Long Island.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / April 11

Everything points to Jakub Dobes facing the Blue Jackets tonight

Tonight, the Canadiens will take on the Blue Jackets. This will be the Habs’ final game at the Bell Centre before the start of the playoffs. The team will finish the season with two road games.

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Kaiden Guhle News / Dose.ca / April 11

Morning practice: Kaiden Guhle is wearing a regular jersey

There are only three games left in the Montreal Canadiens' regular season, and of those three, there is only one remaining at home at the Bell Centre. That game takes place tonight, as the Columbus Blue Jackets are in town.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Phillip Danault News / Dose.ca / April 11

2021 Playoffs: Phillip Danault Recounts an Incredible Encounter with a Leafs Fan

The Montreal Canadiens' 2021 playoff run undoubtedly left a lasting impression on all Habs fans with their legendary run to the Stanley Cup Final. In the midst of the pandemic, the Habs gave us some intense moments, especially with their victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round.

Bryce Pickford News / Dose.ca / April 11

WHL Playoffs: Bryce Pickford Steals the Show with His 50th Save

The Montreal Canadiens are currently in a really strong position in the National Hockey League, given that they're already a competitive team even though they haven't reached their full potential.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / April 11

Today In Habs History: A Dynasty Is Born

The Montreal Canadiens team of the late 1950s was unstoppable as they won 5 consecutive Stanley Cups from 1956-1960. It was April 10th, 1956, that the

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Professor Press Box / April 10

Juraj Slafkovsky: First Overall Pick to Habs Power Forward

Remember when Montreal used the first overall pick on Juraj Slafkovsky and half the hockey world raised an eyebrow? Fair enough at the time. But the big Slovak youngster is starting to look like he’s paying back some of that draft capital.

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / April 11

Cole Caufield: No player has scored more goals than him over the past two seasons

When it comes to Cole Caufield, there's only one thing that stands out (or rather, one number): Little Cole's 50 goals. It really made a splash in the hockey world (especially in Montreal).

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 10

Power rankings: The Athletic ranks the CH 4th

The Montreal Canadiens are having a lot of success these days. They have won 10 of their last 11 games, and two players reached major milestones in the last game (Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky).

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / April 10

Micheal Hage’s College Career Likely Over — Canadiens Top Prospect Can Sign ELC

Montreal Canadiens prospect Micheal Hage’s season with the University of Michigan is officially over after the Wolverines’ elimination from the NCAA Frozen Four.

NHL News / Dose.ca / April 10

Physical play: 'The Canadiens are better than the Lightning'

Last night, we were treated to a memorable game at the Bell Centre. Cole Caufield scored his 50th goal of the season and Juraj Slafkovský netted his 30th… which helped the Habs secure a regulation-time victory over the Lightning.

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Alexandre Carrier News / Dose.ca / April 10

Alexandre Carrier will have to work hard to unseat a defenseman

Alexandre Carrier is still injured. The defenseman hasn't played since March 29, and on the 31st, the Canadiens announced that he would be out for two to four weeks.

Cole Caufield News / Daily Faceoff / April 10

Is Cole Caufield’s no empty-net, 50-goal season actually impressive?

Montreal Canadiens’ forward Cole Caufield scored his 50th goal of the season Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning, becoming the first Canadien to reach the 50-goal mark in a single season since Stephane Richer did in 1989-90.

Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / April 10

Alexander Zharovsky: 2:51 of ice time today

Let's talk a little about Alexander Zharovsky. The Canadiens prospect and his team played the second game of their second-round series in the KHL today.

Michael Hage News / The Hockey Writers / April 10

Canadiens’ Michael Hage Should Finish His Season in Laval

The end of the NCAA season always brings a wave of intrigue across the NHL, and this year is no different for the Montreal Canadiens. With the Michigan Wolverines now eliminated, all eyes turn to one of the organization’s most exciting prospects, Michael Hage.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / April 10

Canadiens Fans Haven’t Seen What Caufield Did in Decades

Cole Caufield reaching 50 goals feels like a little slice of Canadiens heaven — and Canadians ought to be savouring it the way you’d savour a rare vintage wine.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / April 9

Today In Habs History: Canadiens Win 6th Stanley Cup In Team History

On April 9th, 1946, the Montreal Canadiens captured their 6th Stanley Cup victory in franchise history with a 6-3 win over the Boston Bruins in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup.

Cole Caufield News / Daily Faceoff / April 9

Cole Caufield becomes Canadiens’ first 50-goal scorer since 1989-90

Cole Caufield has etched his name among the legends who represented le bleu, blanc et rouge. The Montreal Canadiens forward scored his 50th goal of the season Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning, becoming the first Canadien to reach the 50-goal mark in a single season since Stephane Richer did in 1989-90.