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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.

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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 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

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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.

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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 / 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.

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.

NHL News / Dose.ca / January 18

An incredible comeback at the end of the game gives the habs the victory

On Saturday evening, the Canadiens visited the Senators in Ottawa. A few minutes before the start of the game, the Habs announced that Samuel Blais was giving up his place in the lineup to Jake Evans.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / January 17

Patrik Laine’s wife is 'mentally preparing' for the deadline

There’s a lot of talk about the Canadiens’ surplus of forwards these days. The injured players are returning to play in Montreal. That means, eventually, there’s going to be a surplus, and big decisions are going to have to be made.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 17

Samuel Blais gives up his spot to Jake Evans

With just a few minutes to go before the Montreal Canadiens face off against the Ottawa Senators, the Montreal club announced a number of changes to the line-up.

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Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / January 17

Jacob Fowler loses in his return to the AHL

This afternoon, the Laval Rocket took on the Manitoba Moose at Place Bell. The match was particularly interesting in that it featured Jacob Fowler in net.

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 / Dose.ca / January 17

David Reinbacher: Hughes and Gorton have already corrected the situation with Noah Dobson

Would the Canadiens have snapped up Dobson in the event of Reinbacher’s normal development? It’s certainly doubtful… and I’d say, even more so than last summer.

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 / Dose.ca / January 17

Jake Evans 'expected to play' tonight | Samuel Montembeault in net

Tonight, the Canadiens take on the Senators in Ottawa. The club will meet up with its division rival… and for the occasion, we also expected to see some reinforcements.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / January 17

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.