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Lane Hutson is the NHL’s top passer (among defensemen)

Last night, Lane Hutson had his say in the Canadiens’ victory. Not only did he play over 22 minutes, but he also maintained a positive differential while picking up two assists in the Canadiens’ 3-2 overtime win over the Panthers.

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Noah Dobson currently plays as a $9.5 million defender

You’ll have to explain to me how the Habs can go from a team that’s constantly outshot by its opponents and washed out five times in front of its fans in the space of a month… To a team with a string of comebacks that hasn’t lost in regulation time in its last six games.

Samuel Montembeault News / NHL Trade Talk / December 31

Was Mental Reset What Sam Montembeault Needed to Avoid Trade?

With questions surfacing about his future with the team, Sam Montembeault did the smart thing by embracing the idea of a mental reset — and his performance on Tuesday night may have prolonged his stay as a member of the Montreal Canadiens.

NHL News / Dose.ca / December 31

Hit to Mike Matheson’s head: Brad Marchand will not be suspended

Breaking news. Brad Marchand will not be suspended for his action against Mike Matheson last night against the Canadiens. He hit the Habs defender on the head.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / December 31

Laval’s Success Highlights Canadiens’ Organizational Depth

While much of the attention naturally goes to what is happening with the Montreal Canadiens, the Habs’ farm team in Laval quietly continues to do exactly what an American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate is supposed to do: win games, develop players, and absorb constant roster changes without losing its identity.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / December 31

Montreal Canadiens Make New Year’s Resolutions for 2026

Things look bright for the Montreal Canadiens heading into 2026, at least significantly brighter than on recent New Year’s Eves past. After years of rebuilding and just sneaking into the postseason in 2025, the Habs have built on that modest success.

Nick Suzuki News / Field Level Media / December 30

Nick Suzuki scores last two to rally Canadiens past Panthers

Nick Suzuki scored two goals, including the game-winner 3:24 into overtime, as the Montreal Canadiens rallied to defeat the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Tuesday night in Sunrise, Fla.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / December 31

Samuel Montembeault makes a successful return and the Canadiens win in overtime

The Canadiens continued their trip to Florida by facing the Panthers on Tuesday evening. For the occasion, Samuel Montembeault got his first start since his stint with the Laval Rocket.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / December 30

Michael Hage can play center in the NHL, Snake believes

Since the 2024 draft, one question keeps coming up when talking about Michael Hage. Will he really be a center in the NHL or will he end up, like many before him, being moved to the wing?

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / December 30

Why the Canadiens’ Top Line Has to Get Moving

Every NHL team has a line that sets the temperature for the rest of the team. For the Montreal Canadiens, that line includes Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield.

Zachary Bolduc News / Dose.ca / December 30

Advanced statistics: the Habs’ powerplay is better with Bolduc than with Demidov

The Habs’ powerplay is one of the club’s major strengths this season. The Habs have a 25% man-advantage efficiency rate this season, which ranks fourth in the NHL.

NHL News / Dose.ca / December 30

2026 Olympics: 'I like the idea of seeing Cole Caufield play with Auston Matthews.'

Tomorrow is the deadline for the various hockey federations to submit their final rosters for the upcoming Olympic Games. That means final decisions are being made everywhere… and the Habs have a few guys to keep an eye on.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / December 30

The Canadiens Cannot Let the Three-Goalie Rotation Drag On

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Samuel Montembeault returns between the pipes this evening against the Florida Panthers, marking his first start since Dec.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 30

Brendan Gallagher: 'When Samuel Montembeault is there, we always feel confident.'

Tonight, the Canadiens take on the Panthers in Sunrise. It’ll be an important game for the standings… but above all, it’ll be a decisive match-up for the future in front of the net.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / December 30

Suzuki and Caufield Need To Find More Consistency At Even Strength

The Montreal Canadiens’ top line, which includes Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki, has had a lot less pressure on them to score lately, thanks to the emergence of the 2nd line of Juraj Slafkovsky, Oliver Kapanen, and Ivan Demidov putting up regular offence.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / December 30

Canadiens Rookie Running Away With Calder Trophy

The Montreal Canadiens entered the season with one of the betting favorites to capture the Calder Trophy as the league's top rookie. 20-year-old forward Ivan Demidov made an impressive debut at the end of last season, and it only added excitement regarding the winger's NHL future.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 30

Oliver Kapanen: among the best second centers in the East

Juraj Slafkovsky and Ivan Demidov are enjoying arguably the best streaks of their NHL careers at the moment. Slafkovsky has eight points (including four goals) in his last four games, while Demidov has six points (including three goals) over the same period.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / December 30

5 Canadiens Forcing Their Way Into Olympic Consideration

With the Olympic hockey tournament slowly coming back into focus, discussions around national team rosters are gaining heat. While several Montreal Canadiens players may ultimately fall short of making their respective squads, a strong start to the season has at least pushed a number of them into legitimate conversations.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 30

WJC: Gavin McKenna has (finally) arrived | Michael Hage continues to dominate

It would have been crazy to expect a close match between Canada and Denmark last night. Because let’s face it: on paper, we’re talking about a duel that was really in Canada’s favor.

Samuel Montembeault News / Field Level Media / December 30

Canadiens' Sam Montembeault returns to start against Panthers

Montreal Canadiens winger Juraj Slafkovsky, the first overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, continues to improve. The 21-year-old Slovakian has 13 goals in 38 games and is on pace to eclipse his career high of 20 tallies in 2023-24.

Nick Suzuki News / NHL Trade Talk / December 29

Did Team Canada Just Reveal Nick Suzuki’s Olympic Fate?

Hockey Canada has less than 48 hours to finalize their 2026 Winter Olympic roster ahead of the big reveal on Wednesday, December 31, at 11:30 pm EST. While

Juraj Slafkovsky News / The Sick Podcast / December 29

Juraj Slafkovsky Named NHL’s 3rd Star Of The Week

On Monday afternoon, the NHL announced that Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky has been named the league’s 3rd Star of the Week. It may have been a short week, but the former 1st overall pick dominated his competition in the 2 games he and the Canadiens played this past week.

Jake Evans News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 27

Jake Evans To Miss Four To Six Weeks

Already missing four regulars, Montreal’s injured list has grown again. The team announced that center Jake Evans will miss the next four to six weeks due to a lower-body injury. The Canadiens had already placed him on injured reserve before the holiday break.

Phillip Danault News / Yardbarker / December 21