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Major accident in Pittsburgh: The habs game is postponed until 7:30 p.m

The Canadiens were supposed to face the Penguins tonight at 7 p.m. But the game can’t start on time. Why not? Because there’s been a major accident on a highway in Pittsburgh.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 11

State of play: The habs are falling at an impressive rate…

The last few weeks have been… difficult for the Montreal Canadiens. After a smashing start to the season, the team is no longer capable of winning on a regular basis.

Jacob Fowler News / The Sick Podcast / December 11

Jacob Fowler To Make His NHL Debut VS. Penguins Tonight

The struggling Montreal Canadiens (15-11-3) are in Pittsburgh tonight to take on the Penguins (14-7-7) in what is a game where the Habs will just be trying to find their footing again after a very tough 6-1 loss on Tuesday to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 11

The habs still have faith in Monty (and isn’t that aggressive on the market for a goalie)

Things haven’t been going well for Samuel Montembeault since the start of the season. The goalie has lost his bearings and it’s been difficult for him lately.

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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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 11

Early arrival in North America: Alexander Zharosvky’s agent denies rumors

This morning, some really… interesting information appeared on X. Basically, the Hockey News Hub account – which is well plugged in Russia – shared a tweet in which it reads: Rinat Bachirov (GM of Salavat Yulayev Ufa) says the team will release Alexander Zharovsky in a year if the player wants to play in the NHL.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 11

David Ettedgui publicly calls for Éric Raymond’s dismissal

The Canadiens have a problem in front of the net, and it’s probably the most talked-about issue in the club’s entourage right now. Jakub Dobes and Samuel Montembeault have lost their confidence and, as a result, we’ll be seeing Jacob Fowler play his first NHL game tonight.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 11

Canadiens turning to rookie vs. Penguins amid goaltending struggles

The Montreal Canadiens have been waiting for the heir apparent to Carey Price, and he will make his NHL regular season debut on Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / December 11

Canadiens Top Prospect Goalie to Make Debut vs Penguins

Top goaltending prospect Jacob Fowler will make his NHL debut in Pittsburgh as the Montreal Canadiens take on the Penguins Thursday night. This will be his first official career NHL start as the Canadiens work through some goaltending issues and test out the young netminder with a very high ceiling.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / December 11

Montreal Canadiens Add Reinforcements From Laval

As the Montreal Canadiens embark on their upcoming two-game road trip, the team adds some call-ups from Laval. Following their loss to the Lightning on Tuesday night, the Canadiens recalled forward Owen Beck, defenceman Adam Engstrom, and most notably, goaltender Jacob Fowler.

Jacob Fowler News / Daily Faceoff / December 11

Canadiens goalie Jacob Fowler to make NHL debut against Pittsburgh

As the Montreal Canadiens‘ woes between the pipes continue, the team is turning to promising rookie Jacob Fowler to make his NHL debut in Thursday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / The Sick Podcast / December 11

Why It’s Time For The Habs To Put Slafkovsky On The PK

This season, Juraj Slafkovsky has really stepped up his game, despite the point totals not necessarily reflecting that so far. One area where he has shown significant improvement is his overall defensive game.