Montreal Canadiens: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 2

Three habs players are on pace for a season of more than 82 points

Since Lane Hutson arrived, hockey has been really exciting to watch in Montreal. This season, especially with Ivan Demidov making some stunning plays, it’s even more beautiful to watch.

Kaapo Kahkonen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 1

Kaapo Kahkonen Eyeing International Options For Next Season

Aside from serving as a backup in Montreal for one game this season, goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen has been exclusively in the minors with AHL Laval. It was similar in 2024-25 as despite multiple waiver claims, he only got into two NHL contests with the rest coming in the minors.

Cole Caufield News / The Sick Podcast / February 1

Why Cole Caufield Is The Most Clutch Player In The NHL

After Cole Caufield scored his 2nd goal of the night on Saturday to give the Canadiens a 3-2 lead against the Buffalo Sabres, he now has 18 go-ahead goals, which is 5 more than any other player in the NHL this season.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / February 1

What the Canadiens’ Young Trio Are Teaching Fans This Season

Watching the Montreal Canadiens lately, there’s one story you can’t ignore: the emergence of their young core. Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and Juraj Slafkovsky are not just scoring points — they’re reshaping how this team looks on the ice, and giving Canadiens fans reasons to dream about a deeper postseason run.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / February 1

Jakub Dobes is scheduled to play tomorrow

Jakub Dobes is on fire. The goalie was excellent AGAIN in front of the net last night against the Sabres: that makes eight wins in his last nine starts.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / February 1

NHL Rumours: Update on Montreal Canadiens Goaltender Situation

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. We’re just days away from the Olympic break and while some players will be off to play in the games, others will enjoy a short vacation from the ice.

Alexandre Texier News / Dose.ca / February 1

Alexandre Texier did not participate in today’s practice

Last night, a few minutes before the Canadiens vs. Sabres game, the Habs announced that Alexandre Texier would miss the game. The Frenchman has a lower-body injury and will be evaluated on a day-to-day basis.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / February 1

Caufield and Dobes Lead Habs Past Sabres

The Montreal Canadiens went into Buffalo on Saturday and beat the red-hot Sabres team 4-2, thanks to 38 saves by Jakub Dobes and 2 huge goals by Cole Caufield.

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / February 1

Cole Caufield is approaching the 50-goal mark

The Montreal Canadiens managed to win an extremely important game last night against the Buffalo Sabres, winning 4-2 in what is considered a four-point game.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 31

Canadiens extend one streak, end another with win over Sabres

Cole Caufield scored two third-period goals and Jakub Dobes totaled 36 saves as the Montreal Canadiens earned a 4-2 road victory over the rival Buffalo Sabres on Saturday.

Michael Hage News / The Sick Podcast / January 31

Big 3-point Night For Michael Hage On Friday

On Friday night, Montreal Canadiens top prospect Michael Hage had one of his best playmaking nights of the season for the Michigan Wolverines, where he registered 3 assists in a 6-4 victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes.

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Joe Veleno News / Dose.ca / January 31

Joe Veleno will replace Alex Texier tonight

A few minutes before the game, the habs announced that they would be making a change to their lineup. Alex Texier will be replaced by Joe Veleno. The French player has a lower-body injury.

Kaiden Guhle News / The Sick Podcast / January 31

Should The Habs Consider Trading Guhle?

During Thursday night’s game against the Colorado Avalanche, Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle had another injury scare when he was caught with his head down in the offensive zone as defenseman Josh Manson hit him up high, causing the Habs blueliner to lie on the ice in agony for a few moments.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 31

Cole Caufield snubbed for the Olympics: Nick Suzuki criticizes Team USA’s decision

The men’s Olympic hockey tournament will begin in about ten days. And for the first time in 12 years, NHL players will be able to represent their countries.

Kaiden Guhle News / The Hockey Writers / January 31

Canadiens Must Weigh Pros and Cons of Trading Guhle

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle is a good, even great player. Good, even great players get traded all the time, though. And, if a team is only

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 30

Canadiens’ Slafkovsky’s Growth & Experience Will Accelerate Due to Olympic Participation

The Montreal Canadiens have four players participating in the 2026 Olympic Games in Milano, Italy: Nick Suzuki (Canada), Alexandre Texier (France), Oliver

Jacob Fowler News / The Hockey Writers / January 30

Canadiens’ Jacob Fowler Should Finish the Season in Montreal After the Olympic Break

As the Montreal Canadiens are soon heading into the Olympic break, one intriguing option quietly sits on the table: bringing Jacob Fowler back to Montreal to finish the season following the break.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 30

2026 NHL Draft Rankings: Midseason top 64

This is as fluid an NHL Draft as I’ve covered. The 2025 NHL Draft saw James Hagens start the season as the projected No. 1, only for Matthew Schaefer to overtake him by December.

Martin St. Louis News / Breakaway on SI / January 30

Martin St. Louis Leaning on New Canadiens Goalie Coach

The Montreal Canadiens made a coaching change on Jan. 28 that exposed something head coach Martin St. Louis rarely discusses. When asked about the organization's decision to fire goalie coach Eric Raymond and promote Marco Marciano from Laval, St.