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Busy schedule: The Canadiens’ biggest test of the season is coming up

December is just around the corner, and for the Canadiens, it’s not just a calendar, it’s a litmus test. We’re talking about a demanding sequence, a real test of maturity, the kind of sequence that can change a season for better or for worse.

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The Quiz of the Day

Are the Habs Better Off With Slafkovsky Playing With Demidov and Kapanen?

On Thursday night, Marc Dumont of Montreal Hockey Now went on the Sick Podcast to discuss the negative impact that moving Juraj Slafkovsky down to a line with Oliver Kapanen and Ivan Demidov has had on the Canadiens’ top 6.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / November 30

Ivan Demidov needs to play more

Since the start of the season, Ivan Demidov has been playing like a guy who wants to force everyone’s hand. And frankly, he’s succeeding… despite one frankly incomprehensible detail.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 30

Montreal Canadiens Displaying the Power of Team Culture in NHL’s Salary-Cap Era

In an era where rosters are shaped by cap math, winning franchises rely less on outspending and more on culture. Because teams cannot simply outspend one another, success hinges on extracting maximum competitive value from limited cap space.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 30

A grade (A to E) for all Habs players this season

The Canadiens have played 24 games so far this season. Some players are performing up to expectations, others less so… So I thought it might be nice to give a grade to each of the Canadiens guys who have played more than 15 games so far in 25-26.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Alexandre Carrier News / The Sick Podcast / November 30

Should The Habs Consider Sitting Alexandre Carrier For a Game?

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Alexandre Carrier has been really struggling as of late and has often looked like a liability for the Habs over the past few weeks.

Jakub Dobes News / Dose.ca / November 30

I want to see Jakub Dobes face the Senators on Tuesday night at the Bell Centre

Yesterday afternoon in Colorado, Jakub Dobes allowed seven goals against the Avalanche. But you know what? It’s not necessarily his fault. The guys in front of him played like crap… and the Avalanche, who are having a monster season, really enjoyed themselves against the Canadiens.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / November 30

Overview of CH prospects: Michael Hage scores six points in two games

While the Montreal Canadiens were playing a two-game back-to-back this afternoon on American Thanksgiving Day, the Habs’ college prospects stood out. The Habs have several NCAA prospects, and two of them stood out this weekend.

Zachary Bolduc News / Dose.ca / November 30

11 points in 12 games: Zachary Bolduc only produces away from home

We all loved Zachary Bolduc’s start to the season, when the Québécois scored four points, including three goals, in his first three games with the Canadiens.

Samuel Blais News / Dose.ca / November 30

Samuel Blais scores twice in his first game with the Rocket

Tonight, the Rocket was in action against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in a game that Laval won in a shootout by a score of 5 to 4. In the win, Samuel Blais, who was called for waivers by the Habs two days ago, scored two goals in his first game with the Rocket, including the tying goal late in the third period.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 29

It’s going to take more than Florian Xhekaj and Alexandre Texier to beat the powerhouses

The Canadiens lost today 7-2 to the Avalanche, who wore retro Nordiques jerseys for the occasion. However, despite the score gap, the Habs didn’t necessarily play badly as the team started the game well and earned several scoring chances.

Jayden Struble News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 29

Canadiens defenseman Jayden Struble sidelined again due to injury

Struble is now in his third NHL season, all spent with the Canadiens.

The 25 greatest NHL enforcers of all time

The '1976-77 Montreal Canadiens' quiz

Alexandre Texier News / Dose.ca / November 29

The Snake never liked Alexandre Texier

Alexandre Texier’s name was in the rumour mill overnight, and no one would have believed that the Canadiens de Montréal would have added the Frenchman to their roster during the season, until they saw he was available.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 29

Ivan Demidov impresses Nathan MacKinnon

In Montreal, there’s no questioning Ivan Demidov’s talent. All you have to do is watch him play, and you know the Russian is brimming with talent. It’s not unusual for an opponent of the Montreal Canadiens to be impressed by Demidov.

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The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz

The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

Mike Matheson News / The Hockey Writers / November 29

How Mike Matheson’s Contract Extension Will Impact the Canadiens Long-Term

The Montreal Canadiens made a clear statement about the future of their defense when they locked up Mike Matheson to a new extension. This isn’t just about rewarding a player who is performing at a high level today, although he certainly is.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 29

Team grade at the end of the season: The Athletic gives the Habs a B-

The Montreal Canadiens started the season on a high with several big wins. After that, a five-game losing streak set in, and fans didn’t know what to make of their club, especially the goalies.

Adam Engstrom News / The Hockey Writers / November 29

Canadiens Calling up Engstrom Could Mean Trade Is Imminent

When the Montreal Canadiens set off for their midwestern road trip, they recalled an extra defenceman from the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Emil Heineman News / Dose.ca / November 29

Ten goals already for Emil Heineman: it took him 37 fewer games than in Montreal

The Montreal Canadiens are clearly more than satisfied with Noah Dobson’s performance since the start of the 2025-2026 campaign. The defenseman is playing excellent hockey with great consistency, which is greatly stabilizing the Habs’ defense, as well as producing offensively, as evidenced by his 16 points, including three goals, in 23 games.

Mike Matheson News / The Hockey Writers / November 29

Canadiens Keep Matheson in the Fold with Great Deal for Both Sides

The working theory is Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson still has a lot left in the tank going on Age 32. Whether or not it’s five more years’ worth is anyone’s guess at this point, but the Habs are clearly more than willing to bet he does, after extending the rearguard to a deal of that length worth an average of $6 million per season.

Kaiden Guhle News / Last Word On Sports / November 29

Kaiden Guhle Could be Expendable for the Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens announced a key piece of business on Friday morning. They locked up veteran defenceman Mike Matheson for five more years at $6 million annually.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 29

What are the Habs defensemen worth on the market?

This is the time of year when trade speculation is rife. The Habs’ forward needs are also well documented. A few weeks ago, I myself submitted a proposal that was very unpopular with Kaiden Guhle fans.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 28

Canadiens handle business with Mike Matheson extension

Canadiens handle important piece of business with Mike Matheson's long-term extension

Another day, another high-value pending unrestricted free agent is taken off the board.

Golden Knights host Canadiens with division lead in sight

The 25 greatest NHL enforcers of all time

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 27

Canadiens claim Sammy Blais

Sammy Blais is headed back to Montreal, as insider Elliotte Friedman has shared that the Canadiens claimed the forward this afternoon. The 29-year-old forward, signed to a one-year deal with the Habs last July, was lost on waivers to Toronto in October, before finding himself back on the wire yesterday.