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First goal since his injury: Bryce Pickford plays the hero in overtime

After missing a month of action due to a lower-body injury, Montreal Canadiens prospect Bryce Pickford was back in action this weekend. After taking extra time on the sidelines to ensure he was fully healthy before returning to action, Pickford recorded an assist on Friday in the Medicine Hat Tigers’ 3-0 win over the Lethbridge Hurricanes.

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Kapanen and Finland Beat Slafkovsky and Slovakia for the Bronze Medal

The Olympic bronze medal game featured two Montreal Canadiens players facing off for a medal on Saturday. The game finished with Oliver Kapanen and Finland having a dominant 3rd period against Juraj Slafkovsky and Slovakia as they beat them 6-1 to capture the Bronze Medal.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / February 21

The Rocket Beat The Americans In OT

After their 7-game winning streak ended during their 4-3 shootout loss on Monday afternoon against the Toronto Marlies, the Laval Rocket bounced back on Friday night with a 3-2 overtime victory on the road against the Rochester Americans.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 21

Martin St. Louis Is the Coach the Canadiens Needed, Not the One Politics Demanded

If not for a remarkable coincidence and a remarkably modern general manager, the Montreal Canadiens might have been condemned to respectable irrelevance indefinitely.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 47 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 47 can you name in six minutes?

The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

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Sergei Bobrovsky News / Professor Press Box / February 21

Are the Canadiens Ready to Gamble Big on Bobrovsky?

The Montreal Canadiens’ goalie situation has been a mess all season, and everyone knows it. Sam Montembeault has been inconsistent, Jakub Dobeš streaky as ever, and Jacob Fowler?

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / February 21

Juraj Slafkovsky feels like he finished last: 'No medal, it’s crap.'

Juraj Slafkovsky was drafted first overall in 2022 by the Canadiens to take the team to the next level. The club felt that his character was a good fit for Montreal (hello, Shane Wright) and that his talent on the ice would make a difference for the Habs.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 21

3 Canadiens Prospects Who Could Be Trade Chips at the Trade Deadline

The Montreal Canadiens are no longer simply rebuilding; they are competing. Sitting firmly in the playoff mix and looking to return to the postseason for a second straight year, general manager Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton may find themselves in unfamiliar territory at the trade deadline: buyers.

Oliver Kapanen News / Dose.ca / February 21

Oliver Kapanen wins bronze medal with Finland

All hockey fans are eagerly awaiting tomorrow’s Olympic gold medal game between Canada and the United States at 8:00 a.m. For those who couldn’t wait, there was still the bronze medal game between Finland and Slovakia.

NHL News / Dose.ca / February 21

Bill Guerin doesn’t want to hear about Cole Caufield anymore.

Several Montreal Canadiens fans have criticized Bill Guerin’s decision to ignore Cole Caufield on the US team. So far, the Americans are doing very well and have had a great Olympic run.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / February 21

5 Canadiens Untouchables Outside of Team Core Ahead of Trade Deadline

The members of the Montreal Canadiens’ core could be up for debate. So, to simplify matters, for the purposes of this piece, the core is defined as all Habs under contract until 2030 at least… and rookie Ivan Demidov, who will presumably meet that criterion in short order.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 21

Practice: Samuel Montembeault absent | Alex Newhook in a regular jersey

After holding an outdoor practice yesterday morning, the CH was back at its training complex in Brossard for today’s session. And what we noticed was that there were some very, very interesting developments.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / February 21

Slafkovsky’s popularity: projects about him are banned in Slovakian schools

Juraj Slafkovsky is a very popular name in Montreal, and he will become even more so in the years to come. His performances with the Canadiens have made him an increasingly recognized and popular player among Montreal fans, and let’s just say that his current Olympic Games are only amplifying that popularity.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / February 20

The Habs Held Practice Outside On Friday

In honour of the 25th anniversary of the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation, the Habs held practice on the Bleu, Blanc, Rouge outdoor rink in Confederation Park in Montreal was built in connection to the foundation to commemorate the anniversary.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 21

Are Canadiens Ready to Bet Big with High-Risk Bobrovsky Trade?

The Montreal Canadiens’ crease has been a mess this season, hands down the thing holding them back from legit contender status. Sam Montembeault’s numbers are ugly, Jakub Dobeš has been hot and cold as hell, and Jacob Fowler’s got that upside, but he’s not there yet to shoulder the load on his own.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 20

Mark Messier: 'Nick Suzuki is perhaps the most underrated complete center in the NHL.'

Nick Suzuki caused some discontent at the start of the tournament, as he wasn’t the most visible player on the ice, let’s say. The CH captain wasn’t the most visible player today either, but with the game he had against the Czech Republic, we can let him be.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 20

Any Truth to Canadiens and Bobrovsky Trade Rumors?

An interesting rumor popped up this week linking the Montreal Canadiens to goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. While the Florida Panthers might not be playoff-bound and the Canadiens could potentially use an upgrade in goal, this is not the kind of blockbuster trade buzz that goes unreported if true.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / February 20

The Canadiens will practice outside this morning.

The Canadiens resumed activities earlier this week. The club practiced in Brossard on Tuesday and Wednesday. Yesterday was a day off for the players and coaching staff.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / February 20

NHL Records: A Look at Four Star Goalies With 5+ Vezina Trophies

In the long history of the NHL, the Vezina Trophy is the ultimate badge of honour for a goalie. Named after Georges Vezina, the Montreal Canadiens netminder from 1910 until 1925, the award has changed over the years from a strictly statistical honour to a prestigious vote-based accolade.

Yevgeni Volokhin News / The Sick Podcast / February 20

Habs Goalie Prospect Dominating In Russia

Montreal Canadiens prospect Yevgeni Volokhin has been one of the best goaltenders in the entire VHL all year long. He is currently supporting a .947 save percentage with a 1.52 GAA and a 20-8-5 record through 33 games.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 19

The stars have aligned for USA men's hockey team to end gold-medal drought

The USA men's Olympic hockey team has not won a gold medal since the 1980 Miracle On Ice team, and they entered the 2026 games expecting to break that drought. It's all right in front of them.

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Olympic hockey needs to scrap 3-on-3 overtime

Four years after scandal, Olympic women's figure skating delivers an utterly redemptive podium

The '2026 Team Canada men's hockey roster' quiz

Arber Xhekaj News / NHL Trade Talk / February 19

Metropolitan Division Surprise Stands Out as Fit for Arber Xhekaj

Arber Xhekaj has been a fan favorite Montreal Canadien from the day he debuted back in 2022, but a logjam on defense when healthy left him as the odd man out before the Olympic break — and could result in the writing being on the wall for his time with the team.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 18

1 player Canadiens must trade before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Montreal Canadiens are firmly in the Stanley Cup Playoff race at this time. Montreal entered the Olympic break sitting tied for second on points with the Detroit Red Wings for second in the Atlantic Division.

Arber Xhekaj News / NHL Trade Talk / February 18

Is Arber Xhekaj on His Way Out of Montreal?

Might the Montreal Canadiens move Arber Xhekaj? When a guy who normally brings energy, swagger, and a little physicality is suddenly playing just eight or nine minutes a night, that’s worth noting.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 15

Trade Deadline Primer: Montreal Canadiens

With the Olympic break upon us, the trade deadline is under a month away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? After looking at bubble teams in recent days, we now shift the focus to teams currently in a playoff spot. Next up are the Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / February 10

Canadiens' playoff destiny hinges on brutal post-Olympic schedule

The NHL's Olympic break may prove beneficial, but one could have done without it. The Montreal Canadiens are so much fun to watch that a normal continuation of play would be preferred.

Canadiens have quietly been one of the NHL's top teams

The '1976-77 Montreal Canadiens' quiz