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Montreal Canadiens Injury to Defencemen Will Put Their Depth to the Test

Not the news you want going into the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, but the Montreal Canadiens will be without one of their top defencemen. Today it is announced that Noah Dobson has an upper-body injury, and is out for at least two weeks.

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Canadiens’ Noah Dobson suffers upper-body injury, will be re-evaluated in two weeks

The Montreal Canadiens will be without one of their top defensemen for the remainder of the regular season and at least a sizable portion of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 12

NHL Predictions: Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders, April 12

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Mike Matheson News / The Hockey Writers / April 12

Matheson Adds to Surprising Honours with Jacques Beauchamp-Molson Trophy

If not Mike Matheson, than who? That’s how the media must have approached voting for the Montreal Canadiens’ Jacques Beauchamp-Molson Trophy, which Matheson officially claimed this weekend, capping off an honour-filled past few days for the defenseman, during which he was also named the team’s nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.

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Noah Dobson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12

Canadiens’ Noah Dobson Leaves Game With Injury

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson left last night’s loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets with an apparent thumb injury, reports Eric Engels of Sportsnet.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12

Noah Dobson Out Week-To-Week, Canadiens Recall David Reinbacher

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson left last night’s loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets with an apparent thumb injury, reports Eric Engels of Sportsnet.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / April 12

Michael Hage: A Much Higher Salary in the NCAA Than in the AHL

As soon as the University of Michigan's season ended Friday night in the Frozen Four semifinals, all Montreal Canadiens fans were eager to see Michael Hage sign with the Habs.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 12

The Canadiens have shot themselves in the foot: winning their division will be tough

Last night, the Montreal Canadiens lost to the Blue Jackets. They played poorly, Noah Dobson got injured, and Ivan Demidov took a hard hit at one point… In short, it wasn't a great night at the office, on the heels of the last home game of the regular season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 12

Maurice Richard Trophy: Cole Caufield is one goal behind Nathan MacKinnon

The Montreal Canadiens unfortunately lost 5–2 last night to the Columbus Blue Jackets in their final home game of the regular season. Even though the Habs have already qualified for the playoffs, this is a painful loss, as the Habs lost the home-ice advantage they had earned over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Noah Dobson News / Daily Faceoff / April 11

Canadiens’ Noah Dobson leaves game against Blue Jackets due to injury

Certainly news that a playoff team doesn’t want to hear this close to the end of the regular season. As the third period began between the Montreal Canadiens and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night, the Canadiens announced that defenseman Noah Dobson wouldn’t be returning to the game.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 11

Red Wings have big decisions to make as playoff drought extends

Red Wings have big decisions to make as playoff drought reaches 10 years

With their 5-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, the Red Wings were officially eliminated from playoff contention for the 2025-26 season, meaning their playoff drought is now at 10 consecutive seasons, which now sits as the longest active playoff drought in the NHL.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 11

Canadiens’ Michael Hage Expected To Return To College

The Montreal Canadiens will have to wait another season before they can entertain signing one of their top prospects. Center Michael Hage is expected to return to the University of Michigan for his junior season per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

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David Reinbacher News / Dose.ca / April 12

David Reinbacher is reportedly being recalled by the CH

Tonight, the CH got roughed up by the Jackets. It happens. But worse than the loss: Noah Dobson left the game and never returned. We hope he'll be back in his spot tomorrow, but don't hold your breath—chances are he won't be.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / April 11

Canadiens Prospect Michael Hage Returning to Michigan: Now What?

According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, “Hearing that Michael Hage, the talented Canadiens’ prospect, will return to Michigan for his junior season.

Noah Dobson News / Dose.ca / April 12

The CH lose Noah Dobson in a loss

On Thursday night, Cole Caufield reached the 50-goal mark, Juraj Slafkovsky hit the 30-goal mark, and the Habs won. We were hoping for another great night tonight as the Habs faced off against the Jackets.

Michael Hage News / Daily Faceoff / April 11

Report: Canadiens prospect Michael Hage to return to Michigan for junior year

One of the top scorers in college hockey is sticking around. Montreal Canadiens forward Michael Hage is set to challenge for a national title, with Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reporting that Hage will not sign his entry-level contract this year and will return for his junior season.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / April 11

Nick Suzuki Might Be Montreal’s Most Important Player

Nick Suzuki isn’t the kind of captain who hypes the room with speeches or chases highlight reels. Quiet isn’t a flaw for him; it’s the whole point. He goes about his business the way captains used to—by doing the small, ugly things no one applauds and trusting the rest will follow.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / April 11

Why This Canadiens Trio Might Be Built for Playoff Hockey

Playoffs are a different animal: less room, less time, fewer pretty plays. But this little Montreal trio might actually be built for that kind of ugly, but good, hockey.

Mike Matheson News / The Sick Podcast / April 11

Mike Matheson Wins The Jacques Beauchamp-Molson Trophy For The 2025-26 Season

On Saturday morning, the Montreal Canadiens announced that the recipient of the Jacques Beauchamp-Molson Trophy for the 2025-26 season is defenseman Mike Matheson.

Martin St. Louis News / The Hockey Writers / April 11

Canadiens Players Are Thriving Under Martin St. Louis

Head coach Martin St. Louis took over the Montreal Canadiens in February 2022 with eight wins in 45 games. The rebuild was already underway, and his arrival changed how it would take shape.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Professor Press Box / April 10

Juraj Slafkovsky: First Overall Pick to Habs Power Forward

Remember when Montreal used the first overall pick on Juraj Slafkovsky and half the hockey world raised an eyebrow? Fair enough at the time. But the big Slovak youngster is starting to look like he’s paying back some of that draft capital.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / April 10

Micheal Hage’s College Career Likely Over — Canadiens Top Prospect Can Sign ELC

Montreal Canadiens prospect Micheal Hage’s season with the University of Michigan is officially over after the Wolverines’ elimination from the NCAA Frozen Four.

Cole Caufield News / Daily Faceoff / April 9

Cole Caufield becomes Canadiens’ first 50-goal scorer since 1989-90

Cole Caufield has etched his name among the legends who represented le bleu, blanc et rouge. The Montreal Canadiens forward scored his 50th goal of the season Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning, becoming the first Canadien to reach the 50-goal mark in a single season since Stephane Richer did in 1989-90.