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On YouTubeLane Hutson News / Dose.ca / December 31
2026 Olympics: 'It’s not even certain that Lane Hutson would be considered in the event of an injury.'
Over the past few hours, there has been a lot of talk about the 2026 Olympic Games. The announcement of Canada’s roster, which includes Nick Suzuki, has been the talk of the town for many reasons.
Nick Suzuki News / NHL Trade Talk / December 31
A Long Night, an Early Call, and a Team Canada Dream Realized for Nick Suzuki
Montreal Canadiens forward and captain Nick Suzuki got the call every Canadian hockey player dreams of — and despite a late night, he was already awake waiting for it.
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
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.
Noah Dobson News / Dose.ca / December 31
Noah Dobson currently plays as a $9.5 million defender
You’ll have to explain to me how the Habs can go from a team that’s constantly outshot by its opponents and washed out five times in front of its fans in the space of a month… To a team with a string of comebacks that hasn’t lost in regulation time in its last six games.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 31
NHL’s ruling on Brad Marchand hit sparks online firestorm
After learning that Marchand will not be receiving any kind of hearing, the cries of injustice were even more prominent.
Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / December 31
Lane Hutson is the NHL’s top passer (among defensemen)
Last night, Lane Hutson had his say in the Canadiens’ victory. Not only did he play over 22 minutes, but he also maintained a positive differential while picking up two assists in the Canadiens’ 3-2 overtime win over the Panthers.
Samuel Montembeault News / NHL Trade Talk / December 31
Was Mental Reset What Sam Montembeault Needed to Avoid Trade?
With questions surfacing about his future with the team, Sam Montembeault did the smart thing by embracing the idea of a mental reset — and his performance on Tuesday night may have prolonged his stay as a member of the Montreal Canadiens.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / December 31
Laval’s Success Highlights Canadiens’ Organizational Depth
While much of the attention naturally goes to what is happening with the Montreal Canadiens, the Habs’ farm team in Laval quietly continues to do exactly what an American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate is supposed to do: win games, develop players, and absorb constant roster changes without losing its identity.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / December 31
Montreal Canadiens Make New Year’s Resolutions for 2026
Things look bright for the Montreal Canadiens heading into 2026, at least significantly brighter than on recent New Year’s Eves past. After years of rebuilding and just sneaking into the postseason in 2025, the Habs have built on that modest success.
Nick Suzuki News / Field Level Media / December 30
Nick Suzuki scores last two to rally Canadiens past Panthers
Nick Suzuki scored two goals, including the game-winner 3:24 into overtime, as the Montreal Canadiens rallied to defeat the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Tuesday night in Sunrise, Fla.
Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / December 31
Samuel Montembeault makes a successful return and the Canadiens win in overtime
The Canadiens continued their trip to Florida by facing the Panthers on Tuesday evening. For the occasion, Samuel Montembeault got his first start since his stint with the Laval Rocket.
Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / December 30
Michael Hage can play center in the NHL, Snake believes
Since the 2024 draft, one question keeps coming up when talking about Michael Hage. Will he really be a center in the NHL or will he end up, like many before him, being moved to the wing?
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / December 30
Why the Canadiens’ Top Line Has to Get Moving
Every NHL team has a line that sets the temperature for the rest of the team. For the Montreal Canadiens, that line includes Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield.
Zachary Bolduc News / Dose.ca / December 30
Advanced statistics: the Habs’ powerplay is better with Bolduc than with Demidov
The Habs’ powerplay is one of the club’s major strengths this season. The Habs have a 25% man-advantage efficiency rate this season, which ranks fourth in the NHL.
2026 Olympics: 'I like the idea of seeing Cole Caufield play with Auston Matthews.'
Tomorrow is the deadline for the various hockey federations to submit their final rosters for the upcoming Olympic Games. That means final decisions are being made everywhere… and the Habs have a few guys to keep an eye on.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / December 30
The Canadiens Cannot Let the Three-Goalie Rotation Drag On
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Samuel Montembeault returns between the pipes this evening against the Florida Panthers, marking his first start since Dec.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 30
Brendan Gallagher: 'When Samuel Montembeault is there, we always feel confident.'
Tonight, the Canadiens take on the Panthers in Sunrise. It’ll be an important game for the standings… but above all, it’ll be a decisive match-up for the future in front of the net.
Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / December 30
Canadiens Rookie Running Away With Calder Trophy
The Montreal Canadiens entered the season with one of the betting favorites to capture the Calder Trophy as the league's top rookie. 20-year-old forward Ivan Demidov made an impressive debut at the end of last season, and it only added excitement regarding the winger's NHL future.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / December 30
5 Canadiens Forcing Their Way Into Olympic Consideration
With the Olympic hockey tournament slowly coming back into focus, discussions around national team rosters are gaining heat. While several Montreal Canadiens players may ultimately fall short of making their respective squads, a strong start to the season has at least pushed a number of them into legitimate conversations.
Samuel Montembeault News / Field Level Media / December 30
Canadiens' Sam Montembeault returns to start against Panthers
Montreal Canadiens winger Juraj Slafkovsky, the first overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, continues to improve. The 21-year-old Slovakian has 13 goals in 38 games and is on pace to eclipse his career high of 20 tallies in 2023-24.
Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / December 22
Why did Canadiens reverse course on goalie Samuel Montembeault?
The Canadiens' explanation raised eyebrows among some observers.
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