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Canadiens’ Matheson Gets Masterton Nod for Embracing New Role

The thing that stood out the most in the Montreal Canadiens’ announcement that defenseman Mike Matheson was the team’s 2026 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy nominee was a singular stat.

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Canadiens Confirm They Were in on Multiple Big Trade Deadline Deals

There were rumors at the trade deadline that the Montreal Canadiens were fishing around for a big trade, but it ultimately didn’t materialize. General manager Kent Hughes said after the deadline had passed that he was looking at something big and that he could revisit those trade talks this summer.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 9

Brendan Gallagher and Kaiden Guhle may miss tonight’s game

Will Brendan Gallagher miss another game? The veteran, who doesn't want to rock the boat regarding his status, is likely set to sit out again tonight. Stu Cowan reports that he's helping Patrik Laine work with the goalies.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 9

Alain Crête announces his retirement

It's official. Alain Crête, who has been hosting the Canadiens' games (pre-game and intermission segments on RDS) for a long time, has confirmed that he is retiring.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / April 9

Making Sense of Why Mike Matheson Is The Habs Bill Masterton Nominee

On Wednesday morning, the Montreal Canadiens announced that defenseman Mike Matheson would be their nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, which goes to the player that best exemplifies determination and love for the game of hockey.

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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

Kirby Dach News / The Sick Podcast / April 8

Should The Habs Scratch Kirby Dach to Start the Playoffs?

On Tuesday night, forwards Kirby Dach and Alexandre Texier returned to the lineup from their respective injuries. Dach had previously missed 11 games after suffering an upper-body injury on March 15th, while Texier missed 7 games with a lower-body injury that he sustained against the Carolina Hurricanes on March 24th.

Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / April 9

Slaf’s development: Hughes and the CH wondered if it was a mistake

Tonight, Kent Hughes was a guest on Tony Marinaro's podcast. And let's just say the Canadiens' GM shared some really interesting insights. He seemed at ease, and you could tell from his energy that he was comfortable chatting with Tony.

Kaiden Guhle News / Dose.ca / April 9

Kaiden Guhle is out: He’ll be healthy by the first playoff game

After missing the Canadiens’ last game, Kaiden Guhle then missed Wednesday’s practice. According to the Habs, it's reportedly just a day of treatment, but it's most likely hiding an injury.

NHL News / Dose.ca / April 8

Trade Zharovsky for Eklund and Aitcheson? No, says the Snake

Alexander Zharovsky and his team were in action today in the KHL. They played their first game of the second round against Alexander Radulov's team (Lokomotiv Yaroslavl)… and lost 1-0.

Brendan Gallagher News / Dose.ca / April 8

Let’s show some love to Brendan Gallagher

Yesterday, Brendan Gallagher did not play against the Florida Panthers. The veteran was benched by Martin St-Louis because he's been struggling lately to contribute to the team's success.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 8

5 Canadiens Players Closing In on Milestones

With just four games left in the regular season, the Montreal Canadiens are not only preparing for the playoffs, they’re also on the verge of something special individually.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 8

Canadiens News & Rumours: Caufield, Atlantic Division Race, Playoff Berth & Knies

The Montreal Canadiens are going to the playoffs. After clinching their second playoff berth in a row on Sunday, they are now jockeying for where they will finish in the Atlantic Division.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / April 8

The Distraction by Michael Hage

The Michael Hage case is inevitably becoming a distraction. Is it the fault of the player himself or the Canadiens? No, absolutely not. They're all doing what they have to do—publicly—regarding the situation right now.

Kaiden Guhle News / Dose.ca / April 8

Kaiden Guhle misses practice: concerns are growing

After all the changes announced ahead of last night's game against the Canadiens, we wanted to keep an eye on today's practice. Why? Because several players were absent last night, and many of them also switched lines in preparation for the game against the Florida Panthers.

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Phillip Danault News / Dose.ca / April 8

Phillip Danault criticizes the Canadiens’ top players

Last week, I wrote that the Canadiens couldn't play for Cole Caufield. I didn't realize just how right I was. Since then, it feels like the Habs players lose their bearings when #13 is on the ice.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 8

No team in the East has lost fewer regular-season games than the Canadiens

The Canadiens found a way to win yesterday’s game against the Panthers. When you look at the standings, you see that the Habs have 102 points. Only the

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / April 8

Nick Suzuki: 'We were lackluster as a team'

Ever since the Canadiens clinched a playoff spot, things haven’t been going too well on the ice. I don't know if the guys have taken their foot off the gas or if they're just trying to get Cole Caufield to score his 50th goal of the season, but the current approach isn't ideal.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 7

Canadiens pull off comeback, shootout victory over Panthers

Cole Caufield and Alexandre Texier scored in the shootout to complete the host Montreal Canadiens' 4-3 comeback win over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / April 7

Comparing the 2026 Habs To The Last Stanley Cup Team

The Montreal Canadiens have arguably their best roster from top to bottom this year since their surprising Stanley Cup win back in 1993, thanks to many circumstances in their favour.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 7

Kent Hughes: 'We have to give Patrik Laine a lot of credit'

Patrik Laine finds himself in a rather unusual situation with the Habs this season. The Finnish forward, who played five games early in the season, underwent surgery and was expected to miss a few months… except that, in the end, he hasn't been seen in the lineup since then.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 7

Canadiens’ Kirby Dach, Alexandre Texier Cleared To Play

The Canadiens will be able to get forwards Kirby Dach and Alexandre Texier back into the lineup down the stretch if they so choose, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

Cole Caufield News / Field Level Media / April 6

Canadiens, Cole Caufield shooting for goals against Panthers

The playoff-bound Montreal Canadiens host the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night and Cole Caufield has history to chase down. The Canadiens (45-22-10, 100 points) clinched their second consecutive Stanley Cup Playoffs appearance on Sunday, despite having their eight-game winning streak snapped by a 3-0 loss to the visiting New Jersey Devils.