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Florian Xhekaj’s presence facilitates Adam Engstrom’s arrival in Montreal

The Canadiens won yesterday’s game against the Leafs. And let’s face it: it was a good win. What’s next for the Habs? A practice session tomorrow in Brossard, followed by a trip to Utah.

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The Canadiens players spoke to each other in the whites of their eyes before winning yesterday’s game

The Montreal Canadiens had not been at their best for the past ten days. The club was going through a rough patch, unable to string together convincing games, and a number of shaky performances were beginning to take their toll on morale.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / November 23

Alexandre Texier likely to sign with Canadiens

Alexandre Texier is soon to be an unrestricted free agent, and while it appears as many as nine teams have reached out and expressed an interest in signing him, it seems he’s made his choice on where he’ll play next.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / November 23

Dobson and Anderson Each Score Twice To Help Habs Beat The Leafs 5-2

The Montreal Canadiens win 5-2 over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night, led by two goals each for Noah Dobson and Josh Anderson. With the win, the Habs finally snapped their 5-game losing streak.

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Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / November 23

Round-up of Habs prospects: Alexander Zharovsky scores a fine A.N. goal

And yes, as you’ll have gathered from my title, it’s the return of your favorite series to the world. And I’m not talking about “Squid Game” or “District 31”, but rather a roundup of the Montreal Canadiens’ prospects.

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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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 23

Florian Xhekaj: the potential for a more successful NHL career than Arber Xhekaj

Aside from the fact that the Canadiens de Montréal put a brilliant end to their five-game losing streak, what’s on everyone’s lips this morning is the name of Florian Xhekaj.

Florian Xhekaj News / Dose.ca / November 23

Florian Xhekaj: a worried mother, a lost medallion and a war wound

The Canadiens de Montréal finally got back on the winning track after five consecutive defeats with a 5-2 victory over their arch-rivals, the Toronto Maple Leafs, last night.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / November 23

Canadiens Rookie Skyrocketing Up Calder Trophy Rankings

The Montreal Canadiens are a team forcing the entire NHL to pay attention. Armed with a young and dangerous core of players, the Habs have the makings of a Stanley Cup contender on the rise.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 22

Canadiens Beat Leafs 5-2 in Battle of Struggling Teams

There is at least a sense the fortunes of the Montreal Canadiens are changing for the better, not just after they beat the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Saturday night, but because of how they won.

Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / November 22

Montreal defensemen dominate as Habs top reeling Leafs

The Montreal defense stole the show on Saturday night, as Canadiens defensemen scored three times to lead the club to a 5-2 win over the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs.

NHL News / Dose.ca / November 23

The Canadiens are favorites in the Alexandre Texier derby, according to Elliotte Friedman

Tomorrow, Frenchman Alexandre Texier will officially be free as a bird, unless he is called up for the waivers. We know that two Eastern teams are the favorites to win this derby.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 23

The Canadiens finally win and end a five-game losing streak

Tonight, against the Maple Leafs, the Habs were trying to put an end to a five-game losing streak. Jakub Dobes was back in net for the occasion. Here are the line-ups.

Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / November 22

Mike Matheson: the Canadiens refuse to negotiate in the public arena

Kent Hughes will have a few issues to deal with this off-season. The most important, however, is that of Mike Matheson, who will become an unrestricted free agent.

David Reinbacher News / Dose.ca / November 22

Rocket victory: two goals for David Reinbacher and five points for Adam Engström

This afternoon, it was the famous doggie game at Place Bell. Fans brought a ton of pooches, and when the Rocket scored their first goal, they were all thrown onto the ice.

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Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / November 22

Martin St-Louis looks (really) tired of talking about his goalies

The Habs have been racking up losses for a few weeks now. The club is having trouble winning games… and the performances of its two goaltenders are a big part of the problem.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / November 22

David Reinbacher Performs Brilliantly In Rocket’s Overtime Victory

The Laval Rocket won 4-3 in overtime against the Belleville Senators on Friday night, which was their first game of the season to reach overtime. One player who really stood out in all situations on the ice throughout the game was David Reinbacher, who easily had his best game of the season so far.

Elliotte Friedman News / The Hockey Writers / November 22

Elliotte Friedman Sees the Canadiens Ready to Make a Move

There’s an old saying that Elliotte Friedman’s grandmother used to roll out whenever life veered sideways: “You can plan all you want—God just laughs.” If you’re a Montreal Canadiens fan right now, watching this early-season slide and a goaltending carousel that looks more like a guessing game, that line probably feels a little too true.

Jake Evans News / Dose.ca / November 22

'I was bleeding from the mouth': Jake Evans didn’t appreciate Tom Wilson’s stunt

On Thursday night, Jake Evans was unable to finish the game against the Canadiens. He left the game in the second period… and never returned. The reason?

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 22

Canadiens Reach 2025-26 Quarter Mark on Injury-Fuelled Low Note

It’s only the quarter mark of the Montreal Canadiens’ 2025-26 season, but it might make sense to split the campaign up into eighths instead. After all, there are two distinct halves, give or take, to these first 20 games.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / November 22

Montreal Canadiens Options in Net, Right Now

The Montreal Canadiens are currently in freefall. After a hot start to their year that saw them in second place overall, the Canadiens are now outside the playoff picture.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 21

Canadiens recall Florian Xhekaj, reassign Joshua Roy

The Montreal Canadiens have recalled one of the toughest-nosed players, having yet to play in the NHL.

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Jake Evans News / Daily Faceoff / November 20

Canadiens’ Jake Evans did not return to game vs. Capitals

Montreal Canadiens center Jake Evans did not return to Thursday’s 8-4 loss to the Washington Capitals. The Canadiens did not confirm the reason for Evans’ departure, particularly if it was injury-related.

Montreal Canadiens News / Athlon Sports / November 20

Canadiens' Trade Update Emerges Amid Roster Crisis

The Montreal Canadiens continue to search for forward help, but their approach has changed of late. While the longstanding pursuit of a No. 2 center remains in play, management is now also considering potential winger upgrades as well in an effort to bolster the forward corps without regard of position.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / November 19

NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens Looking for a Stopgap at Centre

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. We’re at the quarter mark of the season, and teams are starting to get a glimpse of where they stand in the league.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / November 19

Canadiens’ two-way play a concern amidst current slump

After a scorching hot start to the season, things have cooled off considerably for the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs have dropped their past four games, including close losses to Boston and Columbus which were preceded by a 7-0 loss to Dallas and a 5-1 romp against Los Angeles.

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / November 16