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The Canadiens’ top four are struggling on the blue line

Since the start of the season, Martin St-Louis has been playing with essentially a five-man defense. Arber Xhekaj and Jayden Struble are used to fill the sixth-defenseman role, but they don't see much ice time when they're in uniform.

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Nazem Kadri was ready to come play for the Canadiens

Nazem Kadri's name was mentioned frequently leading up to the trade deadline. And in Montreal, they were keeping a close eye on the situation because they knew the Canadiens were interested in the center.

Kirby Dach News / Dose.ca / March 16

'Kirby Dach has never had any offensive skills'

It goes without saying that Kirby Dach is a player about whom every Canadiens fan has an opinion. The fact that he got injured yesterday means that, more than ever, there are people who have given up on him.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 16

Jeffrey Viel refused to fight Arber Xhekaj and Josh Anderson: his agent explains

Yesterday, Kirby Dach was tackled. He got injured. This is a big deal for two reasons. First, because it casts even more doubt on Kirby Dach's ability to stay healthy and make an impact with the Canadiens.

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The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

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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

Lane Hutson News / The Hockey Writers / March 15

Canadiens’ Hutson Adds to Assist Record in Loss to Ducks

In a bittersweet performance, Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson tallied a new-record-setting 118th career assist in the team’s 4-3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / March 15

Canadiens’ Kirby Dach leaves game with upper-body injury

The Montreal Canadiens have announced that forward Kirby Dach has left Sunday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks with an upper-body injury. Dach sustained the injury early in the first period of Sunday’s game.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 16

Capitals sign Cole Hutson to three-year, entry-level contract

One of the best prospects on the blue line has inked his first NHL contract. On Sunday, Washington Capitals general manager announced that the team has signed defenseman Cole Hutson to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Jacob Fowler News / NHL Rumors / March 15

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?

Brendan Gallagher News / The Hockey Writers / March 15

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.

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / March 14

Canadiens Stanley Cup Hopes Extend Beyond Locker Room

The Montreal Canadiens believe they are building something special. What began last year as a tangible step forward for the franchise has continued well into this current campaign.

Michael Hage News / The Sick Podcast / March 14

Where Should Michael Hage Start When He Arrives with the Habs?

Montreal Canadiens prospect Michael Hage will be joining the team in the near future, as it is inevitable that he will be joining the Habs as soon as he’s done his season with the Michigan Wolverines.

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.

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.

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / March 12

Jacob Fowler deserves more starts for the Canadiens

Hours after being recalled from the AHL, goaltender Jacob Fowler made an immediate impact for the Montreal Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 11

Canadiens’ Cole Caufield Out With Illness

Montreal Canadiens winger Cole Caufield will miss Wednesday night’s game against the Ottawa Senators due to illness. He will be replaced by Alexandre Texier per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.