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Canadiens’ Alexandre Carrier leaves game against Penguins

The Montreal Canadiens may have lost a blueliner in just their second game of the season. During Saturday’s 6-5 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, defenseman Alexandre Carrier was forced to leave for Montreal’s dressing room with an injury.

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Montreal Canadiens Postgame: Comeback Falls Short In OT

The Montreal Canadiens lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-5 in overtime after coming back from a 5-1 deficit. Cole Caufield re-claimed his title of Mr. Saturday Night with two goals against the Penguins.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / October 3

3 takeaways from the Montreal Canadiens 6-5 overtime loss to the Penguins

The Montreal Canadiens were looking to have their first 2-0 start since the 2015-16 season and were going to have to do it on the road against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / October 3

Four points for Michael Hage tonight

Last night, Michael Hage put on a great debut performance in his first game of the season: two goals and one assist. Today: one goal and three assists.

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The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Can you name the players chosen as team captain for each NHL franchise in 2026-27?

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 3

Former Montreal Canadiens Defenseman Lyle Odelein Passes Away

Former Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lyle Odelein has passed away at the age of 58. Word trickled through the NHL on Saturday afternoon that the 1993 Stanley

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / ESPN / October 3

Odelein, defenseman who won Stanley Cup with Canadiens, dies at 58

Lyle Odelein, a defenseman who won a Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens in 1993 and played for several other NHL clubs through the 2005-06 season, has died at 58 years old, it was announced in social media posts by several of the teams he played for.

Chris Kreider News / Dose.ca / October 3

Mr. Saturday Night Is Back | Chris Kreider Scores His First Point

Cole Caufield was Mr. Saturday Night throughout the 2025–2026 season, scoring 21 goals. He's looking to defend his title heading into the 2026–2027 season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Total Apex Sports / October 3

Lyle Odelein, former Canadiens defenseman, dies at 58

Lyle Odelein, the former Montreal Canadiens defenseman who won the Stanley Cup in 1993 and later became the first captain in Columbus Blue Jackets history, died Friday.

Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / October 3

52 saves on 55 shots this weekend: Jacob Fowler is (truly) on a roll

Last night, Jacob Fowler spoke to the media after his first game of the season. And the goaltender took the opportunity to admit that he wasn't happy to learn he'd be starting the year in Laval.

Montreal Canadiens News / Viral Sports News / October 3

Former Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup Champion Has Died

Lyle Odelein, the Saskatchewan farm kid who grew up wanting only to wear the bleu, blanc et rouge, has died. The former Montreal Canadiens defenceman suffered a heart attack Friday night.

Dylan Larkin News / Dose.ca / October 3

Dylan Larkin and the Canadiens: If he still needs convincing, he’s not the one

Dylan Larkin's case is truly fascinating. The more time passes, the more we realize that the Red Wings' inaction on this issue is (unsurprisingly) causing problems.

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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.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / October 3

Patrik Laine: Here are the two teams that reportedly pushed to sign him this week

Patrik Laine is still without a contract for the 2026-27 season. The former Canadiens player, who hasn't played since October 16, 2025, is therefore still looking for a job for the season.

Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / October 3

Jacob Fowler doesn’t seem to have come to terms with his demotion to Laval

Last night, Jacob Fowler made his debut in the 2026–27 season. After finishing last season with the Canadiens, however, he began the new season with the Laval Rocket.

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Mark Scheifele News / NHL Trade Talk / October 3

4 NHL Teams Could Land Mark Scheifele, But Where Do the Canadiens Rank?

The Montreal Canadiens missed out on one of the biggest trades ahead of the regular season, which could open the door for the organization to make a different move.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 3

Oliver Kapanen and Florian Xhekaj are (once again) out of the lineup tonight

Tonight, the Canadiens will face the Penguins in Pittsburgh. This will be the final road game for Martin St-Louis's team, who will head home in preparation for their game next Tuesday.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 3

The CH will need more than just consistent depth this season

The Montreal Canadiens will play their second game of the season tonight when they visit the Pittsburgh Penguins, who will open their season at home. Martin St-Louis's squad will once again face a team celebrating its season opener, after defeating the Maple Leafs in Toronto on Tuesday.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 3

Canadiens Have Some Difficult Contract Decisions Coming in 2027

The Montreal Canadiens have done an excellent job locking up most of their young core, but that does not mean Kent Hughes will have a quiet summer following the 2026-27 season.

Josh Anderson News / A Winning Habit / October 3

How Josh Anderson could help the Canadiens overcome their Pittsburgh hurdle

Fresh off a thrilling 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in Tuesday's season opener, the Montreal Canadiens continue their road trip Saturday with a

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 3

Three points for Michael Hage and a solid performance by Jacob Fowler

On this Friday night, there were two games for Montreal Canadiens fans to watch: the season opener for the Laval Rocket and Michael Hage in Michigan. For the University of Michigan Wolverines, it was a walk in the park as they faced off against the Bowling Green Falcons.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 2

Martin St-Louis is very involved with Chris Kreider

It took a while for Canadiens fans to put the Kreider-Price incident behind them. When you see what he can bring to the team, it helps calm things down.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 2

Josh Anderson: Craig Button is reportedly willing to give him four more years

Josh Anderson is an important player for the Montreal Canadiens. When you hear Jeff Gorton say that the organization will never trade him… that's a good indication of just how much the veteran is appreciated in Montreal.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 2

5 NHL Draft Prospects for the Canadiens to Watch

The 2027 NHL Entry Draft is already generating plenty of attention, especially with hype beginning to build around some of the top names in the class. For the Montreal Canadiens, however, the interesting part of the draft will extend well beyond the players expected to go at the very top.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 1

Familiarity Helping The Montreal Canadiens As The Season Begins

While plenty of NHL teams are getting used to roster changes as the 2026-27 NHL regular season gets underway, the Montreal Canadiens feel like they’re benefitting from Familiarity.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 1

Should the Canadiens be worried they can’t get a big trade done?

The big news still reverberating around the NHL is the blockbuster trade between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets that went down on the eve of the season, with Toronto getting winger Kirill Marchenko and Columbus getting winger Matthew Knies in a six-player deal.

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.