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A Look at the CH’s Up-and-Comers: Michael Hage Records His 100th Career Point in the NCAA

With so many prospects in the Montreal Canadiens' organization, it's getting hard to keep track of each one's performance across all the different leagues.

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'Slafkovsky on the Fourth Line': Antoine Roussel Faces Harsh Criticism

Juraj Slafkovsky has faced a lot of criticism since the start of the season, as he hasn't been performing anywhere near as well as the Slafkovsky we saw last season.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / October 18

Brett Hull reveals how close he came to a shocking Montreal Canadiens move

Montreal Canadiens fans could have seen a very different team in the 2000s if Brett Hull had decided to sign with them instead of the Detroit Red Wings.

NHL News / Dose.ca / October 18

Mr. Saturday Night: It was about time he gave the CH two points

For the second time this week, the Montreal Canadiens got the better of the Buffalo Sabres, earning four points out of a possible four. However, once again last night, the Habs let a lead slip away and allowed the Sabres to pick up a point in each of the two games this week.

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

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David Reinbacher News / A Winning Habit / October 18

One moment won't make or break outlook for Canadiens rookie David Reinbacher

David Reinbach touched the ice for the Montreal Canadiens for the first time this season in the 4-3 overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night. The expectation is that maybe he'll be able to help a team that's been inconsistent to start.

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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.

Cole Caufield News / The Sick Podcast / October 18

Montreal Canadiens Sick Postgame: Mr. Saturday Night, Cole Caufield Wins it In OT

Cole Caufield, aka Mr. Saturday Night, did it again in a 4-3 overtime win for the Montreal Canadiens over the Buffalo Sabres. Caufield scored his second goal of the game 54 seconds into the extra frame to seal the win for the Canadiens.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 17

Cole Caufield scores in regulation, OT as Canadiens nip Sabres

Cole Caufield scored his second goal of the game 54 seconds into overtime, lifting the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-3 win against the visiting Buffalo Sabres on Saturday.

NHL News / Dose.ca / October 18

The Canadiens Win (Again) in Overtime Against Buffalo

The Canadiens defeated the Sabres on Tuesday at the Bell Centre. Both teams were back in action tonight, still in Montreal. Here are the lineups: The Sabres scored first.

Josh Anderson News / Dose.ca / October 17

Anderson and Carrier: Renaud Lavoie says they’ll remain with the CH 'as a matter of course'

Alex Carrier has always had a big impact on the Canadiens ever since he joined the team. But over the past few weeks, it's become even clearer just how important his contribution is.

NHL News / Dose.ca / October 17

The Explanation for Kapanen; McKenna Defends Hiller and Fowler’s Workload

Oliver Kapanen will play his first game of the 2026-27 season tonight. The Finnish player, who was expected to be the club's second-line center heading into the season, has not yet been able to play.

Samuel Montembeault News / Professor Press Box / October 17

Will the Canadiens Turn Sam Montembeault Into a Trade Asset?

Sometimes, a team has to make a difficult decision before it becomes obvious. The Montreal Canadiens might be getting close to that point with goaltender Sam Montembeault.

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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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 17

Canadiens Activate Oliver Kapanen, Place Florian Xhekaj On IR

The Canadiens have made a pair of roster moves in advance of their game tonight against Buffalo. The team announced that center Oliver Kapanen will make his season debut, meaning he has been activated off injured reserve. To make room for him on the roster, winger Florian Xhekaj has been placed on IR.

Oliver Kapanen News / Daily Faceoff / October 17

Canadiens’ Oliver Kapanen to make season debut against Sabres

The Montreal Canadiens will get a boost to their lineup. The team announced on social media that forward Oliver Kapanen and defenseman David Reinbacher will make their 2026-27 regular-season debuts Saturday night when they host the Buffalo Sabres at the Bell Centre.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 17

Fowler To Start; Reinbacher and Kapanen Draw In For Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens goalie Jacob Fowler will start on Saturday night when the Canadiens host the Buffalo Sabres at the Bell Centre for the second time in five days.

Alexander Zharovsky News / Dose.ca / October 17

Alexander Zharovsky: A Big Game to End a (Major) Slump

Alexander Zharovsky isn't having a great season in Russia. The Canadiens' prospect, who showed a lot of promise in 2025–26 (even though he eventually hit a wall), has been slow to regain last year's form.

Cole Caufield News / Dose.ca / October 17

'Cole Caufield has been invisible since the start of the season'

The Montreal Canadiens are off to a rather disappointing start to the season with a 3-3-1 record, when, obviously, we expect more from this team than a .500 record.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 17

Canadiens Can’t Blame Slow 2026-27 Start on Copious Injuries

When Montreal Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov is injured and the headlines are instead about him speeding, it kind of encapsulates the problem. And, clearly, with the team a mediocre 3-3-1 when many analysts had them safely in the playoffs and potentially contending for the Stanley Cup, things could be better.

Josh Anderson News / The Hockey Writers / October 17

Josh Anderson Is Proving Why the Canadiens Need to Extend Him

The Montreal Canadiens have plenty of exciting young players who are expected to play major roles in the team’s success over the coming years. However, while much of the attention has understandably been directed toward the younger core, veteran forward Josh Anderson is once again reminding everyone just how valuable he can be to this organization.

Luke Mittelstadt News / Dose.ca / October 17

AHL’s Top Scorer: Luke Mittelstadt Deserves a Chance in Montreal

The Laval Rocket is once again off to a very strong start to the season, as has been the case for several seasons now. Daniel Jacob's team currently has four wins in five games, which is an excellent record—the second-best in the entire American Hockey League.

Owen Beck News / The Hockey Writers / October 17

Evaluating Owen Beck’s True Value to the Canadiens

Look closely at the construction of a modern Stanley Cup contender, and you’ll notice a distinct pattern. It isn’t just about the highlight-reel superstars who trigger light shows and sell out jersey racks.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / October 17

Canadiens face tough lineup decisions with Kapanen and Demidov nearing return

The Montreal Canadiens have not had their full forward group on the ice in a single game this season. Oliver Kapanen has yet to play after suffering an injury during the preseason, while Ivan Demidov played just two games before going down with a lower-body injury.

Josh Anderson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 16

Josh Anderson Wants To Extend With Canadiens

Veteran winger Josh Anderson hopes the 2026-27 season won’t be his last with the Montreal Canadiens. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, Anderson wants to sign an extension with the Canadiens sooner rather than later.

Florian Xhekaj News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

Canadiens’ Florian Xhekaj out two weeks with lower-body injury

Tough news for one of Montreal’s young depth pieces. On Friday, the Montreal Canadiens announced that forward Florian Xhekaj is going to be out for the next two weeks with a lower-body injury.

Josh Anderson News / NHL Trade Talk / October 15

Josh Anderson’s Future in Montreal Dependent on Big Trade

Montreal Canadiens forward Josh Anderson is off to a nice start this season, scoring his third and fourth goals against the Washington Capitals. In the final season of his contract, talk about what the Canadiens plan to do with his extension have started to surface.

Jakub Dobes News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Jakub Dobes off to slow start for Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens had sky-high hopes for this season after making a run to the 2026 Eastern Conference Final, and the new year has proven to be a bit of a mixed bag to this point.