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Three goals in two games: Joshua Roy gets his season off to a flying start

Cut from the Canadiens a few days ago, it didn’t take long for Joshua Roy to remind us why his name is still in the conversation in Montreal. The Québécois forward is off to a fine start with the Laval Rocket, scoring twice this afternoon in his team’s opening 5-2 win over the Manitoba Moose.

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Here’s what the Xhekaj brothers’ lunch looks like after practice

Seeing a pair of brothers on the same NHL team is always fun. Florian Xhekaj isn’t playing for the Montreal Canadiens this season (unlike his brother Arber), but rather for the CH’s club-school.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 12

Kaiden Guhle hit Frank Nazar to avenge Ivan Demidov

After three games played in the 2025-26 season, we’re hoping to see more from some of the Montreal Canadiens’ players. We can’t fault Zachary Bolduc, who’s doing very well, unlike Logan Mailloux.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / October 12

It’s Time To Talk About the Habs Power Play

The Montreal Canadiens may have gone 2-1-0 in their first 3 games on the road this season, but on Saturday, there was a glaring issue that arose during the team’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Athlon Sports / October 12

Canadiens' Strategy In Lane Hutson Contract Talks Revealed By Elliotte Friedman

Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman offered an update Saturday on the ongoing contract situation between the Montreal Canadiens and defenseman Lane Hutson. Friedman explained why there’s been little public movement despite growing speculation earlier in the week about an "imminent deal" being close to an agreement.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

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Matthew Schaefer impressed in his NHL debut with Islanders

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Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / October 12

We’re not seeing the best version of Patrik Laine yet

If you take Samuel Montembeault and Jakub Dobes out of the equation, only three Canadiens players have yet to pick up a point so far this season. Can you name them?

Zachary Bolduc News / Dose.ca / October 12

Zachary Bolduc: 45 goals in 82 games since the 4 Nations

The Montreal Canadiens may not have played a great game last night, but they still managed to come away with the win, thanks in part to a goal from Zachary Bolduc.

Kaiden Guhle News / Dose.ca / October 12

Excellent performance by Kaiden Guhle: he saved the Habs from disaster

With last night’s 3-2 victory over the Blackhawks in Chicago, the Montreal Canadiens return home with a 2-1-0 record after their first road trip, which was a success, but things could have been very different last night if it hadn’t been for Kaiden Guhle’s clutch goal.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / October 12

Habs Score in Final Minute to Steal 2 Points

The Montreal Canadiens narrowly escaped Chicago with a 3-2 win over the Blackhawks, after Kaiden Guhle scored with a seeing eye shot that looked to be tipped by Juraj Slafkovsky, but it was later deemed to be tipped off a Blackhawks stick and in.

Kaiden Guhle News / Field Level Media / October 11

Canadiens' Kaiden Guhle scores in final seconds to beat Blackhawks

Kaiden Guhle scored the go-ahead goal with 15.7 seconds remaining and Cole Caulfield and Zack Bolduck had a goal and assist each to lift the visiting Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night.

Kaiden Guhle News / Dose.ca / October 11

Ivan Demidov and Kaiden Guhle throw down the gloves on the same sequence

The Habs didn’t draft Ivan Demidov at #5 for his fighting skills. But today, it’s his fire that’s doing the talking. In the second period, he threw down the gloves against none other than Tyler Bertuzzi.

Lane Hutson News / Dose.ca / October 11

Lane Hutson’s contract: Arpon Basu surprised that the matter will be settled this season

Is the signing of Lane Hutson imminent? Some say yes, some say no. Arpon Basu is on the pessimistic side. On The Basu & Godin notebook podcast, the journalist doesn’t think the matter will be settled this season.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / October 11

Juraj Slafkovsky to 30 goals this season: one of Arpon Basu’s bold predictions

One goal (on the powerplay, on a throw-in) in two games is nothing to write home about, but if you’ve been watching the Habs games this season, you’ll have noticed that Juraj Slafkovsky wants to start off on the right foot.

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Mike Matheson News / The Sick Podcast / October 11

Matheson Has Been The Best Defenseman for the Habs to Start the Year

It may only be two games into the regular season, but the defensive pairing of Mike Matheson and newcomer Noah Dobson has looked very good together. Matheson has especially been a great player for the Canadiens to start the season.

Patrik Laine News / Dose.ca / October 11

'Patrik Laine is sure to end up being a baboon'

Patrik Laine is in his second season with the Canadiens. The forward, acquired in the summer of 2024 to add some offensive punch to the lineup, showed

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 11

Canadiens and Bell Media Sign Landmark Extension

Montreal Canadiens fans can rejoice that they will have a place to watch the Canadiens for the foreseeable future in both French and English. With television

Zachary Bolduc News / The Hockey Writers / October 11

Canadiens’ Bolduc Where He Belongs… in Middle Six

As of Saturday morning, defenseman Alexandre Carrier still had official credit for the Montreal Canadiens’ fourth goal against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, despite forward Zachary Bolduc having seemingly deflected it in instead.

Oliver Kapanen News / The Hockey Writers / October 11

Canadiens Reward Kapanen While Leaving a Roster Spot Open

The Montreal Canadiens will start the 2025-26 season with a couple of rookies on the roster. The Calder Trophy favourite, Ivan Demidov and Finnish forward Oliver Kapanen.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / October 11

Montreal Canadiens Very Early Season Takeaways

The Montreal Canadiens are only two games into the 2025-26 NHL season. However, we are already beginning to learn some things about the team and what the future may hold for the rest of the year.

NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / October 10

Canadiens Bounce Past Red Wings for a 5-1 Win

The Montreal Canadiens made it look easy on Tuesday night, handling Detroit 5-1 with a mix of skill, smarts, and some physical play. The box score tells part of the story, but watching the game shows just how well this team moves together.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 8