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Zharovsky and Demidov named rookies of the month: the future is bright (and Russian) in Montreal

Earlier this morning, Alex Zharovsky was named KHL Rookie of the Month. A few hours later, Ivan Demidov received the same honor, but in the NHL. Needless to say, the future is bright (and Russian) in Montreal.

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Ivan Demidov Named NHL Rookie Of The Month

The NHL announced on Thursday that Montreal Canadiens rookie forward Ivan Demidov has been named the league’s Rookie of the Month for December. Demidov had his best month in the NHL yet in December, as he recorded 4 goals and 10 assists for 14 points in 15 games, just narrowly falling short of a point-per-game pace.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / January 1

Jakub Dobes will be the starting goalie tonight in Carolina

In the Canadiens’ last game, Mike Matheson took a dangerous hit from Brad Marchand in overtime. The Canadiens defenseman looked stunned as he left the ice, and ultimately, we wondered what would happen to him afterwards.

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Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / January 1

Michael Hage is too good for the WJC: He really looks ready for the NHL

Canada won last night’s match against Finland. And what do you know? Once again, Michael Hage stood out. He was one of the forwards most used by his coach because he creates things every time he steps on the ice.

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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.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / January 1

Nick Suzuki won’t get much rest in the coming months

Here we are in 2026. It’s going fast, too. What this means is that the Olympic Games are just around the corner. In a little over a month, they’ll be starting in Italy, and the eyes of the NHL will be on international hockey.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / January 1

Michael Hage finishes top of the scoring charts in the qualifying round

Canada and Finland were playing for top spot in Group B this evening. The winner will face Slovakia. Thanks to a 6-4 victory, the Canadiens will take on the Slovaks.

Noah Dobson News / Dose.ca / December 31

Team Canada is 'three injuries away from recalling Noah Dobson'

Today, Team Canada’s roster for the upcoming Olympics was unveiled. Nick Suzuki is the only Habs player who will represent Canada. Yet François Gagnon had Mike Matheson in his line-up.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 31

Cardiac Canadiens hope to get earlier jump on Hurricanes

The Montreal Canadiens are comfortable after falling behind in games because they have gained confidence with their ability to rally. That is not the preferred route to victories, so the Canadiens would not mind altering the formula when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes for Thursday night's game at Raleigh, N.C.

Nick Suzuki News / The Sick Podcast / December 31

Nick Suzuki Has Made Team Canada’s Olympic Squad

On Wednesday at noon ET, Team Canada announced their 25-man roster for the upcoming Olympics in Milan. Among the players announced was Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki, who will be playing for Canada for the first time since the 2019 World Junior Championships.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / December 31

2026 Olympics: 'It’s not even certain that Lane Hutson would be considered in the event of an injury.'

Over the past few hours, there has been a lot of talk about the 2026 Olympic Games. The announcement of Canada’s roster, which includes Nick Suzuki, has been the talk of the town for many reasons.

Nick Suzuki News / NHL Trade Talk / December 31

A Long Night, an Early Call, and a Team Canada Dream Realized for Nick Suzuki

Montreal Canadiens forward and captain Nick Suzuki got the call every Canadian hockey player dreams of — and despite a late night, he was already awake waiting for it.

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Noah Dobson News / Dose.ca / December 31

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.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 1

NHL’s ruling on Brad Marchand hit sparks online firestorm

After learning that Marchand will not be receiving any kind of hearing, the cries of injustice were even more prominent.

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Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / December 31

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 / 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.

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / December 22