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The Habs’ defensive brigade has the most points of any NHL club

The Canadiens’ defense has done a good job in general since the start of the season, notably by limiting the quality chances offered to their opponents five-on-five.

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The Habs Need To Fix Samuel Montembeault

There is no longer a goaltender controversy about whether the Habs’ starting goaltender right now should be Jakub Dobes or Samuel Montembeault. As of now, Dobes is the much better goaltender and is the one deserving of starting the majority of games.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / October 24

Patrik Laine and his wife finalists for Sports Personality of the Year award

Every year, the Conseil du sport de Montréal – a non-profit organization whose vision is to make Montreal a sporting metropolis – presents an award to the person who wins the title of Sports Personality of the Year.

Cole Caufield News / The Sick Podcast / October 24

Is Cole Caufield Doing Enough to Make USA’s Olympic team?

Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield is off to another fast start to the season when it comes to goal scoring. After 9 games, he is currently tied for the league lead in goals with 7.

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The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 24

Canadiens strive to shake off painful loss as they face Canucks

The Montreal Canadiens look to pick up the pieces after a disastrous third period when they visit the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night. Montreal scored four consecutive goals to seize a two-goal lead before the bottom fell out in a 6-5 setback to the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

How long is Steve Yzerman's leash with the Detroit Red Wings?

Matthew Schaefer impressed in his NHL debut with Islanders

One rookie to watch on all 32 NHL teams in 2025-26

Best hockey line nicknames of all time

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / October 24

State of play: Habs 7th on NHL roster

Things have been going well for the Canadiens so far this season. Martin St-Louis’ men have won six of their first nine games… and maybe they’d have a 7-2-0 record if the referees hadn’t taken control of the game last night in Edmonton.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / October 24

Ivan Demidov: The Habs were hoping he would score fewer points the year he was drafted

In a few years (or months?), Ivan Demidov could be the Montreal Canadiens’ best player. He has the potential – and the talent – to get there, and we’ve seen it since his arrival in North America.

Sidney Crosby News / Dose.ca / October 24

RUMOR: Without Sidney Crosby, the Canadiens could change direction

At this point, it’s clear that the Canadiens are holding out for Sidney Crosby. But the question is this: how long will the Canadiens wait for Sidney Crosby?

Jeff Gorton News / Dose.ca / October 24

Jeff Gorton: the Maple Leafs have already asked the Canadiens to talk to him

Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes recently signed their second contracts with the Canadiens. They’re in town to stay, until 2031, and Jeff Gorton has been promoted to President of Hockey Operations, from VP.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 24

Expected Fallout as Canadiens Fuming Over Officiating In Chaotic Loss to Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers’ 6–5 comeback win over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night had everything — goals, emotion, chaos, and controversy. Much of the postgame discussion, however, centered not on the players or the play, but on the referees and how they factored into the outcome.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Rumors / October 24

The Montreal Canadiens Speed and Skill Coming Together at the Right Time

Despite the Montreal Canadiens losing last night to the Edmonton Oilers, they sit at the top of the Atlantic Division standings after their 2-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night.

Martin St. Louis News / Athlon Sports / October 24

Canadiens' Martin St. Louis Puts NHL on Notice After Controversial Oilers Win

Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis said he believes the NHL should take a hard look at the officiating from his team's 6-5 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / October 24

Cole Caufield leads NHL in goals

This morning, there’s a bit of negativity surrounding the Canadiens. Refereeing and the Samuel Montembeault situation are at the heart of it, as you know.

Kaiden Guhle News / The Hockey Writers / October 24

Canadiens Probably Miss Guhle Despite Wins with Him Injured

To a degree, the Montreal Canadiens deserve the benefit of the doubt that they can withstand recent injuries to Kirby Dach, Patrik Laine and, most significantly, Kaiden Guhle.

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Patrik Laine News / The Hockey Writers / October 24

Canadiens Are a Better Team Without Patrik Laine

When the Montreal Canadiens acquired Patrik Laine, the move turned heads across the NHL. Here was a former 40-goal scorer, once among the league’s most lethal snipers, joining a young, fast-rising team still shaping its identity.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 24

Samuel Montembeault gave away as many goals yesterday as Jakub Dobes has since May

Last night, the Canadiens lost(6-5), but it wasn’t all bad news. The club played well for 60 minutes. They were resilient, overcoming a 3-1 deficit to lead 5-3 at one point.

Cole Caufield News / Athlon Sports / October 24

Frustrated Cole Caufield Takes Aim at Refs After Canadiens' Loss to Oilers

All things considered, the Montreal Canadiens are having a solid start to their 2025-26 NHL season. That's despite already picking up two losses, including

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 24

‘The refs kinda took over the game there’: Canadiens call out officials after loss to Oilers

The Montreal Canadiens lost 6-5 to the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night – but all everyone can talk about was the officiating. The Canadiens seemed to be in control, taking a 5-3 lead that made it look like they’d continue to take a stranglehold as the top team in the Atlantic Division.

NHL News / Dose.ca / October 24

Canadiens fall apart in third period, lose to Edmonton

The Canadiens continued their trip out West on Thursday, taking on the Oilers in Edmonton. Samuel Montembeault had the chance to get his season back on track after looking poor in his last few starts.

Kirby Dach News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

Canadiens’ Handling of Dach Will Define the Rebuild

It’s early in the 2025-26 season, but the Montreal Canadiens are sitting near the top of the Atlantic Division and the top five of the NHL in the standings.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / October 23

Canadiens Linked to Trade for $7M AAV Second-Line Center

The Montreal Canadiens are looking to add a significant piece to their roster, eyeing a second-line center in a trade. One target they might be keeping close tabs on is veteran forward Nazem Kadri, currently under a $49 million contract, and playing for a quickly sinking Calgary Flames team.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 22

Why the Canadiens' links to $49M forward are good news for Montreal

In the 2023-24 season, he recorded 75 points (29 goals and 46 assists), while in the last campaign, he recorded 67 points (35 goals and 32 assists).

Why recalling forward prospect is right move for Canadiens

Connor Bedard vs. Matthew Schaefer: Who is the better franchise cornerstone?

Islanders' Schaefer has had a seamless transition to the NHL

Candiens' Mike Matheson nets OT winner, extending Flames' skid

What’s different about Jack Hughes’ game so far this season?

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / October 22

Are the Montreal Canadiens the next NHL juggernaut?

Windows of contention open and close seemingly every year in the NHL, and Montreal Canadiens fans have been waiting a while for theirs to open again. Outside of a surprise run to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2021, the Habs haven’t made it as far as the conference final since 2014.

Montreal Canadiens News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Are the Montreal Canadiens Building the Next NHL Superteam?

It feels like the Montreal Canadiens are on the verge of building something great. The Habs play a blistering-fast pace and possess an exciting young core that has Montrealers thinking that a first Stanley Cup championship since 1993 could arrive sooner rather than later.

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / October 21