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Kirby Dach on the first line in practice: a great showcase as his return approaches

The Canadiens were back in practice this morning. After a day off yesterday, Martin St-Louis’ men must now prepare for what’s to come. Starting tomorrow, the Minnesota Wild will be in town.

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One assist in 17 games: Joe Veleno must sit out

The Canadiens’ players pulled off a real heist in Kanata on Saturday night; winning a game when you’re down by about half your opponent’s shots and trailing by two goals late in the third is nothing short of a miracle.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 19

The Canadiens’ division rivals are targeting circuits on the trade market

Let’s take a look at the Canadiens’ divisional standings. Looking at everything as of this morning, we can see that five teams are currently in the playoffs, as the Bruins and Sabres have draft spots.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 19

In five years, the Canadiens will have a significant advantage over most clubs

Right now, the parity we’re entitled to in the NHL is pretty crazy. Take the standings, for example. If there are worse clubs in the West, you can’t say that there are many teams in the same boat in the East.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / January 19

Why the Canadiens Are a Better Team on Home Ice than on the Road

When people size up NHL teams, they usually focus on the players. And yes, the Montreal Canadiens have talent. But lately, two other factors are making a real difference: team culture and the Bell Centre.

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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.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / The Sick Podcast / January 18

Can Slafkovsky Reach 35 Goals and 75 Points?

On Saturday night, forward Juraj Slafkovsky scored 2 goals in the Montreal Canadiens’ 6-5 overtime victory against the Ottawa Senators. Despite a slow start offensively in the team’s first 19 games, Slafkovsky now has 19 goals and 40 points in 49 games this season.

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / January 18

Cole Caufield makes the difference when it counts

We often talk about Cole Caufield’s spectacular goals. Shots on goal, powerplay goals that change the mood of a game and overtime goals that bring Habs fans to their feet.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / January 19

The Canadiens Trust Growth — and It’s Impacting the Trade Deadline

The Montreal Canadiens edged the Ottawa Senators 6–5 in OT, and Cole Caufield had some thoughts afterward. It wasn’t just the score that mattered — he focused on trust, getting ready, and sticking with it until the comeback happened.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 18

Lane Hutson, Kent Hughes’ greatest pride four years after his hiring

Four years ago today, the Habs were at the very bottom of the NHL. On January 18, 2022, not only were the Habs trotting along at the bottom of the overall standings, but they were in search of a new identity after losing the Stanley Cup Final in five games to the Tampa Bay Lightning the season before.

Alexandre Carrier News / The Sick Podcast / January 18

Alexandre Carrier Finding A New Gear Of Offence?

Over the past week, defenseman Alexandre Carrier has taken his offensive game to the next level for the Montreal Canadiens. Despite being a primarily defensive defenseman, Carrier is proving over the last 4 games that he could produce some key offence for his team when called upon.

Alexandre Texier News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 18

Alexandre Texier, Canadiens grades for $5 million contract extension

The Montreal Canadiens are well on their way to a second consecutive playoff berth after a lengthy rebuild. They made a big trade in the offseason for Noah Dobson, but a smaller move made in November has paid off as well.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 18

Canadiens’ 3 Stars of the Week

This past week, the Montreal Canadiens faced a full schedule. Four games in six nights, including two games on back-to-back nights and travel. For the

Josh Anderson News / Dose.ca / January 18

We gotta give Josh Anderson some love

If the Canadiens have been able to enjoy success since the start of the season, it’s partly because the support players are doing their job. There’s no passenger in the club, the top-6 players are producing, those on the third and fourth lines are able to fulfill their roles in the right way… And that makes a difference.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 18

The habs are the first team with five players scoring 40 or more points this season

The Montreal Canadiens finally have a talented team with many players capable of producing and helping the team win crucial games. As we saw last night, the Habs are able to win games even when they don’t deserve to, and that’s largely thanks to their varied and diverse talent.

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Kirby Dach News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 18

Kirby Dach Nearing Return From Injury

Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach is “very close to a return to the lineup,” and could be activated off long-term injured reserve in time for the team’s game Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild, reports Arpon Basu of The Athletic.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 18

'We didn’t deserve that game': the habs are the master of comebacks in the NHL this season

The Montreal Canadiens picked up a huge two points last night against a direct division rival, the Ottawa Senators. It was a very important game, and the Habs succeeded in fulfilling their objective.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 18

Canadiens’ Defence Has the Potential to Be Elite for Years

For the first time in a long time, the Montreal Canadiens can look at their blue line and feel something that has been missing for years: stability. Not just short-term competence, but a long-term vision that is already taking shape at the NHL level.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 18

Canadiens Keep Struggles Against Atlantic Alive Despite Win Over Senators

Don’t call it a comeback. Call it what it was… and, although the Montreal Canadiens did miraculously come back from two goals down in the last five minutes to beat the Ottawa Senators 6-5 on Saturday, “near-disaster” seems more fitting than “miracle.” Obviously, for Canadiens fans, the outcome amplified the exhilaration level.

Cole Caufield News / Field Level Media / January 17

Cole Caufield's OT goal propels Canadiens past Senators

Cole Caufield scored his second goal of the game, a slapshot off an assist from Lane Hutson, 33 seconds into overtime, to give the Montreal Canadiens a 6-5 victory over the host Ottawa Senators.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 17

Canadiens Activate Jake Evans Off LTIR

After opening a pair of roster spots on Friday following the demotions of goalie Jacob Fowler and center Owen Beck to AHL Laval, it seemed likely that

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / January 17

The Montreal Canadiens Have Two Untradeable Assets

When comparing the various assets of NHL teams, there is a tendency to focus solely on the players. In the case of Montreal, this would be a mistake. Of course, there is no argument that the players are important.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / January 19

Insider hints at Canadiens trading former fifth-overall pick

Very few teams in the NHL have perfected the rebuild as the Montreal Canadiens appear to have just done. After a surprise trip to the Stanley Cup Final in 2020–21, the Habs bottomed out one season and missed the playoffs by a sizeable margin in each of the next two.

Lane Hutson News / The Hockey Writers / January 17

Canadiens’ Lane Hutson Reaches 100 Career Assists

Lane Hutson continues to rewrite the record books, and on Tuesday night against the Buffalo Sabres, the Montreal Canadiens’ young defenseman reached yet another remarkable milestone.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 16

Canadiens Reassign Owen Beck, Jacob Fowler

The Canadiens announced they’ve loaned center Owen Beck and goaltender Jacob Fowler to AHL Laval. They’re now left with two open roster spots – one of which could go to LTIR-bound Kirby Dach as he nears a return from a foot fracture, Eric Engels of Sportsnet speculates.

Lane Hutson News / Daily Faceoff / January 15

Canadiens’ Lane Hutson becomes second-fastest defenseman to record 100 assists

Montreal Canadiens’ defenseman Lane Hutson etched his name in the record books Thursday night, becoming the second-fastest defenseman in NHL history to record 100 career assists.