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Martin St. Louis is playing with fire with Canadiens’ goaltending decision

It's becoming rare for goaltenders to start three games in a row in the NHL now, as tandems replace workhorse starters. With that in mind, Martin St. Louis' decision to start Jacob Fowler for a third consecutive game was even more surprising on Tuesday night.

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Stop thinking that Kirby Dach can change

Kirby Dach has been in the NHL since 2019. He's entering his eighth season in the league and his fifth in Montreal. At this point, if he had wanted to change and become a player who's tough to play against—as they say—he would have done so.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / October 14

3 factors that propelled Montreal Canadiens to dramatic shootout victory over Sabres

The Montreal Canadiens were able to get the win over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night by a final score of 4-3. However, it wasn't easy, as they needed all of regulation, overtime, and a shootout to get the two points.

Owen Beck News / A Winning Habit / October 14

Owen Beck's season debut does little to change Canadiens' plans

Owen Beck was likely disappointed to learn he did not make the team out of training camp, but it only took five games before the Montreal Canadiens recalled him.

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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

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 14

Canadiens look to take advantage of Caps' late-game struggles

The Washington Capitals look to snap a two-game slide when they host the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday in the second game of a back-to-back for both sides.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 14

Canadiens Sick Postgame: Another Shootout Win For The Habs

The Montreal Canadiens blew a 3-1 lead but came through in the shootout for a second-straight game and beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 on Tuesday night at the Bell Centre.

Zachary Bolduc News / Dose.ca / October 14

Zachary Bolduc is becoming indispensable

It didn't take Zachary Bolduc long to make his presence felt this season. After just six games, the Quebec native already has four points, including two goals.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / October 13

Canadiens' penalty kill streak could be a sign that a turnaround is near

The Montreal Canadiens held off the Buffalo Sabres in a playoff rematch to pick up a win in the shootout, 4-3. After holding a 3-1 lead, the Sabres rallied, but the Canadiens were able to regroup and come out on top. Regardless of how the game went down, it’s hard to ignore how a part of their game is starting to come together.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 13

Canadiens relinquish two-goal lead, sink Sabres in shootout

Cole Caufield and Lane Hutson each had a goal and an assist and the Montreal Canadiens recovered for a 4-3 shootout win against the visiting Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday.

Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / October 13

A Rangers goaltending scout is keeping an eye on Jacob Fowler tonight in Montreal

The New York Rangers have a serious problem in goal, and they’ll need to find a solution. Apparently, they might look to Montreal. Tonight, as the Canadiens host the Buffalo Sabres at the Bell Centre, a Rangers scout specializing in goaltenders is in the stands at the Bell Centre.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Dylan Larkin News / Dose.ca / October 13

'Dylan Larkin wants to play for the Canadiens'

The Dylan Larkin saga continues to be the talk of Montreal. Recently, it was reported that the friendship between Julie Petry and Kenzy Larkin could complicate Dylan Larkin's potential move to the Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 13

It’s going to be a long season for you… if the CH doesn’t fix these three issues

The Canadiens have a record of two wins, two losses, and one overtime loss since the start of the season (2-2-1). Let's be clear: that's not exactly a disaster.

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Dylan Larkin News / Dose.ca / October 13

Now it’s Pierre LeBrun’s turn to weigh in on Dylan Larkin and the Canadiens

Dylan Larkin… and the Montreal Canadiens. We've seen those words appear together in the same sentence quite often over the past few days. The topic is generating a lot of buzz, and it's entertaining on many levels.

Owen Beck News / Inside The Rink / October 13

Montreal Canadiens Recall Owen Beck from Laval

The Montreal Canadiens face the Buffalo Sabres tonight with puck drop at 6:30 PM EST. The Canadiens ahead of tonight’s game recalled forward Owen Beck from Laval in the AHL.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 13

Matheson Out, Beck In; Fowler Starts For Montreal Canadiens vs. Sabres

As it has for most NHL teams early on in the season, the injury bug continues to take a bite out of the roster of the Montreal Canadiens. Late Tuesday morning team announced that they will be without defenseman Mike Matheson when they host the Buffalo Sabres at 6:30 pm ET on Tuesday night at the Bell Centre.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 13

David Reinbacher Is Close to Making the Leap, Earning His Spot, and How to Replace Mike Matheson

At the start of the season, the Canadiens had eight healthy defensemen vying for a spot on the team. Lane Hutson, Mike Matheson, Noah Dobson, Alexandre Carrier, Arber Xhekaj, Jayden Struble, and Adam Engstrom made the cut.

Mike Matheson News / Daily Faceoff / October 13

Canadiens’ Mike Matheson out against Sabres with lower-body injury

The Montreal Canadiens are going to be missing a key piece on their blue line on Tuesday night. The team announced that defenseman Mike Matheson will not be in the lineup against the Buffalo Sabres and is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

Oliver Kapanen News / Dose.ca / October 13

Oliver Kapanen Still Absent from Practice

As long as the Canadiens don't give us any details about Oliver Kapanen, the situation will continue to be strange and keep people talking. That's to be expected.

Dylan Larkin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 13

Canadiens reportedly prepare massive trade package for Dylan Larkin

The Montreal Canadiens are hunting for a second-line center to play behind Nick Suzuki, and Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin is believed to be at the top of their wish list.

Owen Beck News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 12

Canadiens Recall Owen Beck

The Montreal Canadiens shared earlier today that forward Owen Beck has been recalled from AHL Laval. No corresponding transaction was made, although the move is a result of Florian Xhehaj’s day-to-day status while Oliver Kapanen is on injured reserve.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 12

Canadiens’ Special Teams Need Plenty of Work

The Montreal Canadiens got a small monkey off their back on Saturday night with a narrow 1-0 victory over the visiting Detroit Red Wings, earned through a myriad of peculiar circumstances, most notably three disallowed goals.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 11

Who should back up Rangers' Garand following Shesterkin injury?

Who should back up Rangers goalie Dylan Garand following Igor Shesterkin injury?

The Rangers desperately need at least one more veteran netminder in the bullpen.

Shesterkin's season-ending injury is brutal blow to Rangers' playoff chances

Rangers could turn to retired goalie after Shesterkin’s season-ending injury

Rangers rout Canucks and remain undefeated at home in October

William Nylander's dominance has helped spark Maple Leafs offense

NHL disciplines Devils' Evan Rodrigues, Blackhawks' Frank Nazar

Hurricanes troll current state of Philadelphia sports after latest win

Kaiden Guhle News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 10

Kaiden Guhle Will Make His Season Debut On Saturday

The Canadiens will get defenseman Kaiden Guhle back for tonight’s home game against the Red Wings, the team reported. Guhle has been sidelined since undergoing minor surgery on his adductor muscle over the summer, and Saturday will mark his first appearance of the 2026-27 season.

Zachary Bolduc News / The Hockey Writers / October 10

Zachary Bolduc Proving His Value as Canadiens Struggle

Suffice it to say, the Montreal Canadiens have started their 2026-27 campaign slowly. Through the first four contests this season, Martin St. Louis’ ensemble has mustered a 1-2-1 tally.

Samuel Montembeault News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 9

Canadiens’ Sam Montembeault Out Two Weeks With Injury

Earlier today, head coach Martin St. Louis (via Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports) announced that netminder Sam Montembeault would miss the next 10 to 14 days with a lower-body injury.