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Canadiens goaltender Samuel Montembeault emerges as ideal trade target for Rangers

While much of the attention in the Montreal Canadiens organization has turned to the battle for the crease between Jakub Dobeš and Jacob Fowler, their

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Jakub Dobes To Start, Adam Engstrom In For Canadiens vs. Sharks

Montreal Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes will make his first start since October 14 when he and his teammates welcome superstar Macklin Celebrini and the San Jose Sharks to the Bell Centre on Tuesday night at 7 pm ET.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / October 20

Can Dobes Turn Things Around Before Fowler Takes Over in Montreal?

Sometimes, a hockey player doesn't need a big speech or a major change to get back on track. He needs another chance to show what he can do. That's where Jakub Dobes finds himself with the Montreal Canadiens.

Samuel Montembeault News / Dose.ca / October 20

Samuel Montembeault and the Rangers: Three Obstacles to a Trade

It's only natural to link Samuel Montembeault to the Rangers. I know, I know: Monty is currently injured. But it's highly likely that the Canadiens will try to trade him once he's healthy again—even if that would leave only two young goalies to guard the net in Montreal.

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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?

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David Reinbacher News / Dose.ca / October 20

David Reinbacher won’t be playing tonight

This morning, we learned that Jakub Dobes would be playing against the Sharks. But now there will be another lineup change: David Reinbacher will sit this game out.

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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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 20

Jakub Dobes will play tonight | Mike Matheson is practicing with the regulars

Yesterday, Mike Matheson practiced with Florian Xhekaj. So he was (pretty much) on his own. It was the first time he'd been on the ice (as far as we know, at least) since his injury was announced.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 20

The Canadiens are (once again) one of the smallest teams in the NHL

The size of NHL players will always be a topic of conversation. Even though there's more room for smaller players than before, the fact remains that a smaller player will always have to prove 150 times over that he can get the job done to earn his place in the sun.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 20

From Price-Halak to Fowler-Dobes: Canadiens Facing Familiar Dilemma

The Montreal Canadiens have an interesting situation developing between the pipes, and for longtime fans, it might bring back memories of a familiar goaltending debate.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 20

Tiebreaker: The CH has already put itself at a major disadvantage in the standings

The Canadiens have played eight games since the start of the 2026–27 season. So far, the team has a record of 4–3–1, which isn't bad. It's still extremely early in the season, of course.

Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / October 19

'The worst-case scenario for Mike Matheson was a six-month absence.'

The Canadiens are currently without Mike Matheson. The defenseman, who is a key part of the team's blue-line, is being evaluated on a daily basis. The fact that he skated this morning (even though he did so separately from his teammates on a different rink) is a pretty clear sign that he's making progress.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 19

Injuries: Here’s the Latest on the CH’s Injured Players

The Canadiens currently have several players on the injured list. In particular, the team is without Ivan Demidov, Samuel Montembeault, Mike Matheson, and Florian Xhekaj.

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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 / Dose.ca / October 19

Team Roster: The CH ranks… 23rd in The Athletic’s rankings

Since the start of the season, the Canadiens have a record of 4-3-1. Four wins, three losses in regulation… and another overtime loss. Is that great? The answer is no.

Owen Tippett News / The Sick Podcast / October 19

Canadiens NHL Trade Target: Owen Tippett

After not landing a big fish on the NHL trade market in the off-season, the Montreal Canadiens continue to search for a top six forward that is in his prime to place alongside the current core group.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 19

Pugachyov is struggling, Hellebuyck is giving up (a lot) of goals, and Kreider doesn’t like outdoor games

Gleb Pugachyov played his first game of the season in the KHL today. He was dressed for his team's last game… but the Torpedo coach simply decided not to put him in for even a single second.

Michael Hage News / Dose.ca / October 19

Michael Hage: Second-leading scorer in the NCAA

Michael Hage clearly has no intention of slowing down this season. Why do I say that? Because the Montreal Canadiens prospect is off to an absolutely red-hot start to the NCAA season.

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / October 19

Martin St-Louis is (once again) refusing to comment on who will be in goal tomorrow

Since taking the job, Martin St-Louis has often said that managing goalies isn't his specialty. He often turned to Éric Raymond during his early years in Montreal.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 19

Practice: New Uniform, Same Absences

This morning at practice, the Canadiens surprised their fans. How? By having the players wear new uniforms. That's the big topic of conversation this morning in Brossard, one day before their matchup against the Sharks.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

Top 3 Canadiens Performers So Far This Season

The Montreal Canadiens have had an interesting start to the 2026-27 season. While there have been some encouraging performances, the team has also experienced its fair share of struggles, particularly defensively and between the pipes.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

Canadiens Need to Start Playing Full 60 Minutes

The Montreal Canadiens survived another thrilling match on Saturday, vanquishing the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in overtime thanks to Cole Caufield’s heroics. The victory improved Montreal to 4-3-1.

Cole Caufield News / Professor Press Box / October 18

Cole Caufield Is the Kind of Scorer the Canadiens Can Count On

Some players score goals; others seem to have a knack for scoring when their team needs it most. Cole Caufield is making a pretty good case that he belongs in the second group.

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.

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.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 16