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Cole Caufield, Canadiens grab early lead, cool off Caps

Cole Caufield scored two first-period goals and the Canadiens went on to beat the Washington Capitals 6-2 on Saturday night in Montreal. Nick Suzuki had a goal and two assists for the Canadiens, who have points in seven straight (5-0-2).

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Canadiens’ Caufield Breaks Lafleur Record for Most Go-Ahead Goals

Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield continued to establish himself as a perennial scoring threat in the NHL on Saturday, breaking a mark set by franchise-leading-scorer Guy Lafleur.

Alexander Zharovsky News / The Sick Podcast / February 28

Analyst Has Alexander Zharovsky As the 3rd Best NHL-Affiliated Prospect

On Friday, RDS hockey analyst Stephane Leroux revealed his list of top 40 NHL-affiliated prospects who played under 25 NHL games thus far. To the surprise of likely many, the Montreal Canadiens’ 2nd round pick in 2025, Alexander Zharovsky, landed in his 3rd spot behind only James Hagens and Konstas Helenius.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / February 28

Canadiens' Quick Hits: Pickford, Reinbacher & Blais

Some nights are quiet in the Montréal Canadiens’ system. Then you get a night like this one — goals, assists, big performances, and a few prospects showing exactly why the organization is excited about its future.

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Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / February 28

'If Patrik Laine were to be traded, it would already be settled.'

There is just under a week left before the trade deadline, and let’s just say that the rumors are flying, especially around the Habs. All the players are linked to the club (as usual), and Patrik Laine is one guy who could be on his way out.

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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

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 28

Momentum Building Toward Sergei Bobrovsky to the Montreal Canadiens?

Trade rumors around Sergei Bobrovsky began as just noise—a long shot for anything to actually happen. Nobody thought the Florida Panthers would seriously consider moving their two-time Vezina, two-time Stanley Cup-winning goaltender, at least until the last week or so.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / February 28

Kings: Another injury opens the door for Patrik Laine to arrive in town

What uniform will Patrik Laine be wearing in a week’s time, once the trade deadline has passed? Only a genius could predict that. We know that right now, the Habs are trying to trade him.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 28

Trade targets: Samuel Montembeault is on Frank Seravalli’s list

Samuel Montembeault, as we know, is not having an easy season. Despite his 10-8-3 record, the Quebec native has a 3.37 goals-against average and a save percentage of .874.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 28

The Canadiens are considering building a new training center.

It has been just over 17 years since the CN Sports Complex (formerly Bell Sports Complex) opened its doors in Brossard. This is where the Canadiens hold most of their training sessions.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 28

Zachary Bolduc and Jayden Struble will play tonight against the Caps.

The Montreal Canadiens held a practice this morning in preparation for tonight’s game against the Capitals in Washington. We were obviously watching to see if Martin St-Louis would make any changes to his lineup other than his starting goalie (Jakub Dobes replacing Samuel Montembeault).

Bryce Pickford News / Dose.ca / February 28

36th goal in 46 games: Bryce Pickford manages to secure his place in the CH’s plans

Even though it is no longer what it used to be, the Montreal Canadiens’ defensive prospect pool is still very well stocked. David Reinbacher and Adam Engstrom are the two names that stand out in this category of the Habs’ prospect pool.

Rasmus Ristolainen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 27

Canadiens Kicking Tires On Rasmus Ristolainen

Heading for their second consecutive postseason appearance, the Montreal Canadiens are looking on all fronts for trade deadline acquisitions. Earlier today, on 32 Thoughts, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that the Canadiens have checked in on Rasmus Ristolainen‘s availability.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / February 27

Should The Habs Consider Putting Slafkovsky Back On The Top Line?

On Thursday night’s episode of the Sick Podcast Post-game Show, Tony Marinaro discussed with his guests Pierre McGuire and Brian Wilde about what the Montreal Canadiens should potentially do to improve their top line with Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki.

Noah Dobson News / The Sick Podcast / February 27

Dobson Scores 2 Goals But Habs Fall Short In OT

In their first game back from the Olympic break, the Montreal Canadiens blew a late 3-2 lead and ended up losing 4-3 in overtime against the New York Islanders.

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Jesper Wallstedt News / NHL Trade Talk / February 27

Montreal Deadline: No Reason to Chase Jesper Wallstedt

Every trade deadline produces one rumor that hijacks the group chat. For the Canadiens, one of those names is Jesper Wallstedt — a young, high-upside goaltender who feels like the kind of move that could accelerate everything.

Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / February 27

Alexander Zharovsky: 3rd best prospect in the NHL (according to Stéphane Leroux)

Ranking the best prospects in the NHL is never an easy task. But Stéphane Leroux gave it a shot… and I must say that his ranking surprised me a little for a few reasons.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 27

Craig Button wants to see Bobrovsky in Montreal | News about Ristolainen and the Canadiens

What will Kent Hughes do before the trade deadline? Good question. Ideally, to help the club, he would need to find a few key pieces. A quality forward, a defenseman who can help solidify the blue line, a goaltender who can be consistent and solid in net at the same time… That’s a lot to ask for.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / February 27

NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens Exploring Trade Options for Forward

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. We’re just over a week away from the NHL trade deadline, and rumours have been picking up now that the season is back underway.

Alex Newhook News / Dose.ca / February 27

The Canadiens should consider bringing Alex Newhook back to center on the second line.

There is a hole in the Montreal Canadiens’ top six. You could even say there are two, in fact. On the first line, they need to find a quality player who can play with Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 26

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Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / February 26

How the Olympics Can Launch Slafkovský’s Game to a New Level

When Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis started talking about the “fog” players feel when they return from the Olympics — and how the experience can still propel them forward — it was hard not to think of Juraj Slafkovsky.

Patrik Laine News / Daily Faceoff / February 26

Canadiens expected to move Patrik Laine before trade deadline

The start to Patrik Laine’s tenure as a Montreal Canadiens was an electric one, as he scored 12 goals in his first 18 games last season. But since then, he hasn’t been a great fit.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / February 25

3 Reasons the Canadiens’ Defence Is Ready for Prime Time

Playoff hockey isn’t about looking pretty. It’s about clearing rebounds, making the next play under pressure, and doing it shift after shift. The regular season lets you outskate mistakes; the postseason forces you to solve problems on the fly.

Alex Newhook News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 25

Canadiens To Activate Alex Newhook From Injured Reserve

The Canadiens will activate Alex Newhook from injured reserve before tomorrow’s game versus the Islanders, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports. The speedy forward is set for his first appearance in over three months after sustaining an ankle fracture on Nov.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 24

3 Lessons the Canadiens Can Apply From Last Season’s Hot Finish to the Post-Olympic Break

If there’s one stretch that defined the Montreal Canadiens’ identity last season, it was the run that followed the 4 Nations Face-Off break. In a tight Eastern Conference race, the Habs flipped a switch and went from fringe contender to legitimate playoff team.