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No excuses: Chris Kreider needs to step up

No excuses: Chris Kreider needs to step up

Following the acquisition of Chris Kreider, people in Montreal felt that Kent Hughes had pulled off a good move. It was thought that the veteran would bring a different dynamic to the team's top six, and that was a need because the Canadiens' second line needed to be improved.

Dylan Larkin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 26
Canadiens Could 'Reverse Engineer' a Dylan Larkin Trade? What Does That Mean?

Canadiens Could 'Reverse Engineer' a Dylan Larkin Trade? What Does That Mean?

On the latest 32 Thoughts Podcast, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman said a Dylan Larkin trade to Montreal is possible, but the Canadiens would have to “reverse engineer” the deal.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Ivan Demidov News / Dose.ca / October 26
Expect Ivan Demidov to return soon

Expect Ivan Demidov to return soon

The Canadiens have been plagued by injuries since the start of the season. Kaiden Guhle, Mike Matheson, Florian Xhekaj, and Oliver Kapanen have all returned to action, but they've missed games since the start of the regular season.

Jacob Fowler News / The Hockey Writers / October 26
Jacob Fowler Is Making a Strong Case to Be the Canadiens’ No. 1 Goalie

Jacob Fowler Is Making a Strong Case to Be the Canadiens’ No. 1 Goalie

The Montreal Canadiens entered the 2026-27 season with plenty of questions surrounding their goaltending situation, but few expected Jacob Fowler to become such an important part of the conversation this early.

Cole Caufield News / A Winning Habit / October 26
Cole Caufield makes a bold claim after the Canadiens' win in the Heritage Classic

Cole Caufield makes a bold claim after the Canadiens' win in the Heritage Classic

On Sunday night, Montreal Canadiens star forward Cole Caufield punctuated the team's epic 2-1 victory on the road over the Winnipeg Jets in the 2026 Heritage

Oliver Kapanen News / Dose.ca / October 26
Oliver Kapanen: (once again) the least-used center last night

Oliver Kapanen: (once again) the least-used center last night

For the past two games, Nick Suzuki's absence hasn't been too noticeable. After all, the Canadiens have won twice. We all know this isn't sustainable in the long run, but the Habs can't do anything about it.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / October 26
Jacob Fowler's hot start complicates Samuel Montembeault's future with Canadiens

Jacob Fowler's hot start complicates Samuel Montembeault's future with Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens thought their goaltending situation would be different from last season. For stretches of last season, the Canadiens carried three goalies on the roster, something the organization did not plan to do this season.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / October 26
3 takeaways from the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 win in the Heritage Classic

3 takeaways from the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 win in the Heritage Classic

The Montreal Canadiens were playing in the Heritage Classic for the first time in over 15 seasons and the game certainly lived up to the outdoor series with a classic game between the Canadiens and the Winnipeg Jets.

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The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz
 The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz
The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz
 The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz
The 'World Series managers' quiz
 The 'World Series managers' quiz
The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz
 The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz
Cole Caufield News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 26
Cole Caufield’s Canadiens claim will surely divide fans across Canada

Cole Caufield’s Canadiens claim will surely divide fans across Canada

The Montreal Canadiens are having a fine start to the 2026-27 NHL season. Cole Caufield and his teammates are looking to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 25
Canadiens goalie Jacob Fowler sets NHL record in win over Jets

Canadiens goalie Jacob Fowler sets NHL record in win over Jets

With the NHL taking it outside on Sunday, a young goaltender made history by leading his team to a win. 

Which Connor Hellbuyck are Devils getting?
Quinn Hughes latest NHL player to get harsh reception from former team
Hurricanes sign Alexander Nikishin to one-year contract
Kraken’s Jared McCann placed on IR
Who are the best Canadian goaltenders right now?
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 25
Canadiens earn narrow victory vs. Jets in Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic

Canadiens earn narrow victory vs. Jets in Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic

Jacob Fowler made 34 saves for the Montreal Canadiens in a 2-1 win against the Winnipeg Jets in the Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg on Sunday evening.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25
Canadiens Activate Florian Xhekaj

Canadiens Activate Florian Xhekaj

The Montreal Canadiens returned a fourth-line forward just before the start of the Heritage Classic. According to Sportnet’s Eric Engels, the Canadiens added Florian Xhekaj to the lineup for tonight’s game, indicating that he has been activated from injured reserve.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / October 25
Samuel Montembeault is expected to return in two weeks, according to Renaud Lavoie

Samuel Montembeault is expected to return in two weeks, according to Renaud Lavoie

An away game isn't something every player will have the chance to play in during their career. Nick Suzuki, Ivan Demidov, and Samuel Montembeault were surely dreaming of this moment, but unfortunately, they're injured.

Gary Bettman News / Dose.ca / October 25
Gary Bettman would like to see an outdoor game in Montreal

Gary Bettman would like to see an outdoor game in Montreal

Have you heard of Ashkan Karbasfrooshan? If you've been following the story of the Expos' return to MLB, you're probably familiar with this entrepreneur who's campaigning for the return of our beloved team.

Patrik Laine News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25
Patrik Laine Not Seeking International Offers

Patrik Laine Not Seeking International Offers

We’re now more than a month into the season with a handful of veteran wingers still hoping to find a team for this season.  One of those is Patrik Laine.  But while no deal in North America has materialized, he’s not looking into international offers, ESPN’s Emily Kaplan relayed this week (Twitter link).

Jake Evans News / The Hockey Writers / October 25
Canadiens Have Tried Tapping into Evans’ Offensive Potential Before

Canadiens Have Tried Tapping into Evans’ Offensive Potential Before

Time for a cold, hard truth: Montreal Canadiens forward Jake Evans is not a top-six forward. However, with No. 1 centre Nick Suzuki injured, desperate times may call for desperate measures.

Nick Suzuki News / The Sick Podcast / October 24
Lariviere: It’s Going To Take A Village For The Canadiens With No Nick Suzuki

Lariviere: It’s Going To Take A Village For The Canadiens With No Nick Suzuki

For the first time in 546 games, the Montreal Canadiens took to the ice without Nick Suzuki and played a game that resembled the trademark 200-foot game

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 24
3 Centres the Canadiens Should Target to Overcome Suzuki’s Injury

3 Centres the Canadiens Should Target to Overcome Suzuki’s Injury

The Montreal Canadiens have been searching for a legitimate second-line centre for quite some time, but Nick Suzuki’s recent injury has made that need more pressing than ever.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / October 23
Nick Suzuki’s Injury Opens the Door for Oliver Kapanen to Take Over

Nick Suzuki’s Injury Opens the Door for Oliver Kapanen to Take Over

The Montreal Canadiens are off to an interesting start. Viewed by many as a trendy playoff pick and even a dark horse contender in the Atlantic Division, Montreal has stumbled out of the gate.

Nick Suzuki News / Daily Faceoff / October 22
Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki out 2-4 weeks with upper-body injury

Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki out 2-4 weeks with upper-body injury

Well, this isn’t the best news if you’re a Montreal Canadiens fan. On Thursday, the team announced that captain Nick Suzuki will be out 2-4 weeks with an upper-body injury.

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