Montreal Canadiens: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Face-offs: Alexander Zharovsky wins more than he loses this season

Alexander Zharovsky played another good game today with Ufa’s Salavat Yulayev in a 5-0 victory. The Russian had two assists in 14:19 minutes of ice time, the fifth-highest total for a forward, including 4:56 minutes on the powerplay.

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'The Canadiens are not against the idea of getting a second band-aid center'

The famous second center is a topic of much discussion in Montreal. We’ve known for months that it’s the main need in town… except that it’s also a need elsewhere in the league.

NHL News / Dose.ca / October 31

Nick Cousins’ dirty trick: Arber Xhekaj 'will probably think about it' tomorrow

This morning, colleague Charles-Alexis Brisebois reminded us that tomorrow night, Nick Cousins will face the Canadiens again. And since he took a swing at Ivan Demidov last time out, there’s a good chance it’ll be a rough one tomorrow.

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The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 80 points in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Cole Caufield News / Field Level Media / October 31

Cole Caufield, Canadiens cruise into rivalry game with Senators

While the Montreal Canadiens are off to a strong start, the rival Ottawa Senators might finally have found a rhythm without their captain in the lineup.

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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.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / October 31

Ivan Demidov: Lane Hutson tries to get him to shoot more

Ivan Demidov has shown great promise since the start of the current campaign. The young Russian already has nine points after 11 games, including seven assists.

NHL News / Dose.ca / October 31

Olympics 2026: Bill Guerin doesn’t seem to want a guy like Cole Caufield

At the moment, no player has more goals than Cole Caufield in the NHL this season. The CH forward, who has nine goals after 11 games, is in spectacular form at the start of the season.

William Trudeau News / Dose.ca / October 31

William Trudeau unclaimed in waivers

Yesterday, the Habs placed William Trudeau in the waivers. We wondered if he’d be claimed by another national league team, even though the chances were slim… and we got the answer to our question today.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 31

Canadiens: 300,000 more people watched the Blue Jays on Tuesday (10:30 p.m./Québec)

Damn, it’s going to be a long day. It’s cold, wet, windy… and 8pm can’t come soon enough. Why 8pm? Because that’s when the game between the Dodgers and Blue Jays gets underway in Toronto.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 31

Canadiens Can Weaponize Salary Cap to Become Cup Contender

The Montreal Canadiens entered the 2025-26 season with expectations to contend for the playoffs. After an 8-3-0 start, they sit at the top of the Atlantic Division.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 31

In pictures: The Canadiens’ Halloween costumes

Every year, the Canadiens throw their famous Halloween party on Thursday night. And every year, we’re treated to some great costumes from the Habs players.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 30

David Reinbacher for Nazem Kadri: Would you?

With the Canadiens’ success in the first month of the season, the pressing idea of looking for a second center has taken a slight step back. Despite all this, the rumour mill in Montreal is still going strong, especially when it’s powered by a guy like Pierre LeBrun.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 30

NHL Power Rankings: The Canadiens in the top-5

After a few seasons of misery, the Canadiens are once again a competitive team. Since the return of the 4 Nations Confrontation last season, Montreal even ranks among the NHL’s elite.

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The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 30

Huge Defensive Reinforcements On The Way For The Rocket

On Thursday morning, the Montreal Canadiens officially assigned defenseman and top prospect David Reinbacher to the Laval Rocket, as well as put defenseman William Trudeau on waivers with the intent of his return to the AHL.

William Trudeau News / Daily Faceoff / October 30

Canadiens place William Trudeau on waivers

On Thursday, the Montreal Canadiens placed defenseman William Trudeau on waivers, making him available to the other 31 teams in the NHL. The Canadiens put Trudeau on the wire for the purpose of sending him down to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Laval Rocket.

David Reinbacher News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 30

Canadiens top defense prospect cleared to play

The Canadiens have made a pair of activations from season-opening injured reserve.

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

The '1976-77 Montreal Canadiens' quiz

Jacob Fowler News / The Sick Podcast / October 30

Fowler Gets His 2nd Shutout Of The Season As Rocket Win 3-0

The Laval Rocket won Wednesday night’s matchup against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms 3-0, led by 17 saves by goaltender Jacob Fowler. The Rocket improved

Cole Caufield News / The Hockey Writers / October 30

Canadiens’ Cole Caufield’s Top 5 Historic Overtime Goals

Not all overtime goals are built the same. Now the author of a franchise-record 11 himself, Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield probably knows that better than just about anyone.

Oliver Kapanen News / The Hockey Writers / October 30

Oliver Kapanen Is Carving Out a Role With the Canadiens

At first glance, Oliver Kapanen might look like any other 22-year-old trying to make his mark in the NHL. Born in Timrå, Sweden, standing 6-foot-2 and 194 pounds, the second-round pick of the Montreal Canadiens in 2021 has quietly threaded his way from European rinks to the bright lights of Montreal.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / October 29

NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens Looking to Add Veteran Forward

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. October is almost over, and teams have a good sense of where they stand this season.

Cole Caufield News / Breakaway on SI / October 29

Canadiens' Cole Caufield Makes Franchise History

The Montreal Canadiens are experiencing a remarkable 2025-26 campaign. They currently own an overall record of 8-3, proudly placing themselves at No. 1 in the Atlantic Division, edging out the Detroit Red Wings who are running 7-3.